User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-G1

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit Model No. DMC-G1K Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca. panasonic. com PP VQT1U32 Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic!You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. [. . . ] [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Uses when taking photographs of people with night scenery as a background. (You can set to [ ]. ) The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [s]. [NIGHT SCENERY] Night scenery is vividly photographed with a slow shutter. [ILLUMINATIONS] Illuminations are photographed beautifully. [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] The aperture value (P84) can be changed in the [NIGHT SCENERY] setting. Technique for Night portrait mode Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture. When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, we recommend rotating the zoom ring to Wide (1k) and being about 1. 5 m (4. 92 feet) from the subject when taking a picture. Note Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction. VQT1U32 91 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. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press 2/1 to select the scene mode. You can also use the front dial to select. Press [MENU/SET] to set. The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected scene mode. About the information If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step 2, explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the scene mode menu. ) Note To change the scene mode, press [MENU/SET], and return to above step 2 by pressing 1, while selecting the scene mode menu [ then used. ] by pressing 3/4/2/1. The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed and When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the picture may differ from the actual scene. The following items cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. [SENSITIVITY]/Items other than [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in film mode/ [METERING MODE]/[FLASH SYNCHRO]/[I. EXPOSURE]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[ISO LIMIT SET] [SUNSET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset view. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color of the sun. 92 VQT1U32 Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [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 Open the flash. (You can set to [ ]. ) We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. We recommend rotating the zoom ring to Wide (1k) and being about 1. 5 m (4. 92 feet) from the subject when taking pictures. Note The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [s]. : [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. You can set different birthdays in [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can then display the ages when playing back the pictures. Age display setting To have the age displayed, first set the birthday and then be sure to set [WITH AGE] before taking the pictures. Birthday setting 1 Press 3/4 to select [BIRTHDAY SET. ] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 2/1 to select items (Year/Month/Day) and then press 3/4 to set them. If [WITH AGE] is set when the birthday has not been registered, the setting screen appears automatically. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. [. . . ] 51 Portrait Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Power LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Pre AF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]