Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FS12 DMC-FS62 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Contents Before Use Quick Guide ..............................................4 Standard Accessories ...............................6 Names of the Components .......................7 Preparation Charging the Battery .................................9 • About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ......................12 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery...............................14 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........16 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)...........
Using the [REC] Mode Menu ..................81 • [PICTURE SIZE] ...............................81 • [QUALITY].........................................82 • [ASPECT RATIO]..............................83 • [INTELLIGENT ISO]..........................84 • [SENSITIVITY] ..................................85 • [WHITE BALANCE]...........................86 • [AF MODE]........................................88 • [BURST] ............................................90 • [DIGITAL ZOOM] ..............................
Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P9) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 90 inlet type Insert the battery and the card. (P14) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P16) Refer to P17 when you use a card.
Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view.
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Cable USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. • Operating Instructions Hand Strap Battery Case • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased.
Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 Flash (P48) Lens (P129) Self-timer indicator (P55) AF assist lamp (P93) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LCD monitor (P46, 125) Status indicator (P15, 26, 32) [MENU/SET] button (P18) [DISPLAY] button (P46) [Q.
Before Use 12 13 14 15 16 17 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) Zoom lever (P39) Speaker (P99) Microphone (P73) Shutter button (P32, 73) Intelligent auto button (P32) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Hand strap eyelet 18 19 • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 19 Lens barrel 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P114, 117, 123) 21 Tripod receptacle 20 21 • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.
Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.
Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. • Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after approx. 130 min). 90 inlet type Detach the battery after charging is completed.
Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed. • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after use and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use.
Preparation About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. ∫ The battery life Number of recordable pictures Approx.
Preparation Playback time Approx. 360 min (DMC-FS12) Approx. 450 min (DMC-FS62) The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the same as above. The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the conditions in the charging environment.
Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful about the direction you insert it.
Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied). • Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off completely.
Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back. • When using the built-in memory k>ð (access indication¢) • When using the card † (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
Preparation Card The following types of cards can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. OFF ON A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) Press [MENU/SET].
Preparation Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. : : A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P79) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock. • Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format. • AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected. • When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00.
Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Normal picture mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Normal picture mode Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button OFF ON Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].
Preparation Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [š]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P92) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] can be displayed. Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording. Q.MENU Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.
Preparation About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P18 for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
Preparation u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. [MONITOR] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. LCD [LCD MODE] [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.
Preparation [FOCUS ICON] Change the focus icon. [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] [AUTO LCD OFF]: The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.
Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. o [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second. • [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting when using Auto bracket (P57), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P67), [FLASH BURST] (P68) and [PHOTO FRAME] (P72) in Scene mode and [BURST] (P90).
Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). x [USB MODE] y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge. z [PC]: Set after or before connecting to a PC.
Preparation [FORMAT] The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card.
Preparation Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the Scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Turn the camera on. OFF A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Press [MODE].
Preparation ∫ List of [REC] modes ¦ Intelligent auto mode (P32) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Normal picture mode (P36) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. My scene mode (P58) Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes. Û Scene mode (P58) This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. $ Motion picture mode (P73) This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
Basic [REC] mode: ñ Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically.
Basic Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. B Flash C AF assist lamp Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face by the face detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus. • The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
Basic Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. ¦ > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [‡] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] • Only when [Œ] is selected • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
Basic About the flash • When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice. Settings in Intelligent auto mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu – [PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P81)/[BURST] (P90)/[COLOR MODE]¢ (P91) ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
Basic [REC] mode: · Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Normal picture mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. A [MODE] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Press 3/4 to select [NORMAL PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET].
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. A B C DE A B C D E F G ¢ When the subject is When the subject focused is not focused Focus Focus indication On Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times F G Focus indication AF area (normal) AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) Focus range Aperture value¢ Shutter speed¢ ISO sensitivity If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red.
Basic ∫ Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in • Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast • When the recordable range display has appeared in red • When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects • When it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ (P55).
Basic [REC] mode: ñ· ¿n Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 7.8k (DMC-FS12)/7.1k (DMC-FS62)], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W). Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu.
Basic ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 12M (12.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS12)/10M (10.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS62) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note • The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.
Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK] – When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback.
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). A 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P100) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen. • Pictures are not rotated for display. ∫ To return to normal playback 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture. 2 • An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings.
Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode 1 2 Press [MODE] during playback. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P41) All the pictures are played back. [SLIDE SHOW] (P94) The pictures are played back in sequence. [CATEGORY PLAY] (P97) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back. [FAVORITE PLAY] (P98)¢ Your favourite pictures are played back. ¢ [FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] has not been set.
Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A [DISPLAY] button B [‚] button Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] > step 5. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) • [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is pressed again, the setting is cancelled. DISPLAY Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P42), while playing back motion pictures (P99) and during a slide show (P94), you can only select “Normal display F” or “No display H”.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guideline When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ· ¿ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 1 [‰] to select. • For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by Recording mode”. (P50) Press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it ‡: AUTO necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye AUTO/Red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then reduction¢ activated again for the actual recording.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by Recording mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ Œ ñ · ±¢ — — — — ± ± ± ± — — ± * + ± ¥ ± — — ± ± ¥ ± — — ± ± ¥ ± — — ± 0 , .
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele AUTO 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 6.3 m (20.7 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet) ISO80 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.7 m (5.58 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 80 cm (2.62 feet) ISO100 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 2.0 m (6.56 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 90 cm (2.96 feet) ISO200 40 cm (1.32 feet) to 2.8 m (9.18 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 1.3 m (4.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ 1 or 1/8 to 1/2000¢1 1 or 1/4 to 1/2000¢2 1/30 to 1/2000 ‰ Œ ¢1 The shutter speed changes depending on the [STABILIZER] (P92) setting. ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P84) • ¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. – When the Optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ·n Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). (AF macro mode) You can take a picture with the digital zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [5 cm (0.17 feet)]. (Macro zoom mode) Press 4 [#].
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Focus range in AF macro mode ¢ The focus range changes in steps. T W 50 cm (1.64 feet) 5 cm (0.17 feet) • Focus range will be 5 cm (0.17 feet) to ¶ during Macro zoom mode regardless of the zoom position. Note • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ· ¿ Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 2 [ë] to select. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: · ¿n Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Underexposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative. Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: · ¿ Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. With Auto bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0 EV j1 EV i1 EV Press 3 [È] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ¿ Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) When you select a Scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Registering scenes in Scene mode (My scene mode) In [MY SCENE MODE], you can register the Scene mode you use most frequently as one of the Recording modes. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Changing My scene mode 1 Press [MODE], select the third item from the top and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen. 3 Press 3 to select [¿], switch menus and press 1. 4 5 • For details on switching menus, refer to P21. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene mode. Press [MENU/SET] to set. ∫ About the information • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a Scene mode, explanations about each Scene mode are displayed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. Note • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [TRANSFORM] Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be recorded smoothly. 1 2 Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/ SET]. • It can be set from the quick menu (P23). Take pictures. Note • [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are fixed as given below. –[ ] for [X], [ ] for [Y] and [ ] for [W] • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶. [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT SCENERY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. We recommend using the tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶. • The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].) • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P103). ∫ Birthday/Name setting 1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P103). For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P65. Note • The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF]. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [Ø].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. 2 • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures. • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Maximum Burst speed DMC-FS12: approx. 5 pictures/second DMC-FS62: approx.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. 2 • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures. • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Number of recordable pictures max.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. 1 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 • It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P23) Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FIREWORKS] This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AERIAL PHOTO] This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window. ∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode • We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • The focus range is 5 m (16.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FILM GRAIN] Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. 2 • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures. Note • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600]. • The focus range is 5 cm (0.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: n Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A A Audio recording • The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the recording quality • When you set the recording quality to [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item ¢ ¢ Picture size fps Aspect ratio 848k480 pixels 30 16:9 640k480 pixels 30 320k240 pixels 30 ¢Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • Refer to P147 for information about the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. • Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ· ¿n Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date is recorded when you take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P101. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. Take a picture. • The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the Travel date or when the Travel date is set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the Travel date The Travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the Travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step 3 or 7 and then press [MENU/SET] twice. If the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to [OFF] in step 3, [LOCATION] will be also set to [OFF]. Note • The Travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P18) Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3. • If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use. • If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area. • The travel destination icon [“] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel destination.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. ¿ Applicable modes: ñ· ∫ When the aspect ratio is [X]. ¢1 DMC-FS12 ¢2 DMC-FS62 ¢3 This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect. • If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. ¿ Applicable modes: · [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc. [X] [Y] Note [W] • The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [INTELLIGENT ISO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimise the jitter of the subject. Applicable modes: · ISOMAX ISOMAX [OFF]/[ ISOMAX 400 ]/[ 800 ]/[ 1600 ] • The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • The white balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white balance setting for a Scene mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene mode is changed.) • In the Scene modes listed below, white balance is fixed to [AWB].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows the appropriate focusing method to be selected. ¿ Applicable modes: · [š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas) [ The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is effective when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus. • Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition function may fail to work.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. ¿ Applicable modes: ñ· [OFF] ˜ ò Burst speed (pictures/ second) — 1.8¢(DMC-FS12) ¢(DMC-FS62) approx. 1.7 A — max. 3 › — max. 5 Number of recordable pictures 2.3 Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extra optical zoom. ¿n Applicable modes: · [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P39 for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [AUTO] or [MODE1]. • The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro zoom mode. [COLOR MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. ¿ Applicable modes: · [OFF] [AUTO]: The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition. [MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode. [MODE2]: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. ¿ Applicable modes: · [OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on. [ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.) Note • The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show.
Advanced (Playback) When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • For details on categories, refer to P97. Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO] • When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. • [AUTO] can be used only when [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select [CATEGORY PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P109) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET] or [PROTECT] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Motion Pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back. B C A A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon C Motion picture playback icon • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper right of the screen. For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in Playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE] or [TRIMMING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture. [CALENDAR] You can display pictures by recording date.
Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P103). (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene mode or [LOCATION] in Travel date are also recorded as the titles. Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [‚]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. [MULTI] setting 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen.
Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting ], the picture Picture size ¢1/ X Y W • The picture becomes slightly rougher. ¢1 DMC-FS12 ¢2 DMC-FS62 ¢2/ ¢1/ ¢2/ > ¢1/ ¢2/ ¢1/ ¢2/ > ¢1/ ¢2/ ¢1/ ¢2/ > Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. • The message [SAVE NEW PICTURES?] appears if the picture was recorded with a picture size [ ] or less.
Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size. Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) Note • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI]. • The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment. • Motion pictures and pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] cannot be resized.
Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed. Reduction Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move Enlargement () Move the position () Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF]. • Refer to P41 for information about how to play back pictures. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. • Delete all the pictures not set as favourites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ]) Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • You cannot set pictures as favourites if [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF].
Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P113) and then set the print setting.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Cancelling all the [PRINT SET] settings 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing. ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY].
Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. [MULTI] When [MULTI] has been selected • Repeat these steps for each picture. • The settings are cancelled when [MENU/ SET] is pressed again. Press 2/1 to select the picture. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures.
Advanced (Playback) [COPY] You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory. Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. : All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time. > step 4. : One picture at a time is copied from the card to the built-in memory. > step 3. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or e-mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of doing this. • Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it.
Connecting to other equipment Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause a malfunction. Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If [USB MODE] (P28) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) ≥Built-in memory ≥Card 1 Folder number DCIM 100_PANA 1 2 File number 3 JPG: 100_PANA MOV: P1000001.JPG MISC: 2 3 Pictures Motion pictures DPOF print Favourite P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG 101_PANA 999_PANA MISC A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations. • After [NO.
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures from the built-in memory. Check print quality and other settings on the printer before printing the pictures.
Connecting to other equipment Note • This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When operating it on a flat surface, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional).
Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3. Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures. PictBridge MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL PRINT SET(DPOF) FAVORITE CANCEL SELECT Item SET Description of settings [MULTI SELECT] Multiple pictures are printed at one time. • Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures, and then when [DISPLAY] is pressed, [é] appears on the pictures to be printed.
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.
Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item { Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.
Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings { Settings on the printer are prioritised. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã 2 pictures on 1 page ä 4 pictures on 1 page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
Connecting to other equipment [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (DMC-FS12PU/DMC-FS12PR/DMC-FS12GC) (DMC-FS62GC) • Please use the supplied AV cable. (DMC-FS12P/DMC-FS12PC/DMC-FS12EG/DMC-FS12EP/DMC-FS12EB/DMC-FS12EE/ DMC-FS12GN) (DMC-FS62EG/DMC-FS62EP/DMC-FS62EF/DMC-FS62EB/DMC-FS62EE/ DMC-FS62GN) • Please use the optional AV cable (DMW-AVC1). Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P28) Turn this unit and the TV off.
Connecting to other equipment Note • Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. (DMC-FS12PU/DMC-FS12PR/DMC-FS12GC/DMC-FS62GC) • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional).
Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Normal picture mode [!] (Initial setting) 1 2 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P48) 3 AF area (P37) 14 4 Focus (P37) 5 Picture size (P81) 6 Quality (P82) 7 Battery indication (P12) 8 Number of recordable pictures (P144) 9 Built-in memory (P16) : Card (P16) (displayed only during recording) 10 Recording state 11 ISO sensitivity (P85) 12 Shutter speed (P37) 13 Aperture value (P37) 14 Optical image stabilizer (P92)/ : Jitter alert (P38) - 125 - 3 4 5
Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 15 AF macro mode (P53) 15 16 17 18 19 : Macro zoom mode (P53) ISO 16 White balance (P86) NATURAL 100 NATURAL 17 ISO sensitivity (P85) 3 maximum ISO sensitivity level (P84) 31 18 Colour mode (P91) 30 19 Recording quality (P74) 29 20 Available recording time (P73): R8m30s 28 27 21 Name¢1 (P65) 22 Age¢1 (P65) 3s Location¢2 (P76) 23 Travel date (P76) 26 24 Elapsed recording time (P73) : Intelligent ISO (P84) 25 Current date and time/“: Travel destination setting¢2 (P79) Z
Others ∫ In playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Playback mode (P41) Protected picture (P112) Favourites (P109) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Stamped with text indication (P103) Picture size (P81) Motion picture icon (P99) 19 100_0001 Quality (P82) 1/7 18 1 Battery indication (P12) 9s Folder/File number (P116) 17 Built-in memory (P16) 1ST DAY 16 Elapsed playback time (P99): 8m30s 15 Picture number/Total pictures 14 10:00 1.DEC.
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor. • Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. Always remove the battery after use. • Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
Others About the personal information Personal information is included in the recorded image when the name or birthday is set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] in Scene mode. Disclaimer • Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
Others Message Display Confirmation or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P17) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it. [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after cancelling the protect setting.
Others [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] • The following pictures cannot be copied. – When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.) – Files not based on the DCF standard. • Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied. [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] • This message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory on a PC.
Others [MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD] • When you set the recording quality to [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. • In the event that it stops even after using a “10MB/s” card or higher, the data writing speed has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format (P29).
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P135–143). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P27) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • The battery is not inserted correctly. (P14) • The battery is exhausted. The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P30) • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P44) The recorded picture is whitish. • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
Others Taking pictures using Auto bracket is not possible. • Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less? The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P85) > Set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P91) > Take pictures in bright places. • Has [HIGH SENS.
Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P26) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer. The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment.
Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P48) • Flash mode is not available when Auto bracket (P57) or [BURST] (P90) in [REC] mode menu has been set. Flash is activated several times. • The flash is activated twice when red-eye reduction (P49) has been set. • Has [FLASH BURST] (P68) in Scene mode been set? Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P108) is set to [ON].
Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another maker of digital cameras? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above.
Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to External input mode. The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different. • Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be elongated horizontally or vertically or they may be displayed with their edges cut off. The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.
Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ the desired language. (P29) ] and then select the [~] icon to set A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P93) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. The AF assist lamp does not turn on. • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P93) • The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.
Others Zooming stops instantaneously. • When using the extra optical zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily near [W]. This is not a malfunction. Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification. • Is the camera set to Macro zoom mode? (P53) Maximum zoom during Macro zoom mode is 3k digital zoom. The file numbers are not recorded consecutively.
Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects. ∫ Number of recordable pictures (¢1: DMC-FS12, ¢2: DMC-FS62) Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio Picture size Y ( W ) ( ¢1 ) ¢2 Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx.
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