User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FX9

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX9PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic. com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www. panasonic. ca VQT0S57 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. [. . . ] · This mode is most effective when the distance to the subject is 10 m (32. 8 feet) or longer. · The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. · The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to the optimal value. · The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. · You cannot set the slow shutter. · The flash setting can be set to Slow sync. / Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction [ ]. · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. 62 VQT0S57 Recording pictures (advanced) [SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P56 for information about how to select the menu. ) Snow mode This mode allows you to take a picture in locations such as skiing resorts and locations near snowy mountains. The exposure and the white balance are adjusted to make the white color of the snow stand out. Starry sky mode This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject that you could not take in [NIGHT SCENERY]. It is possible to take clear pictures of stars in the night sky by making the shutter speed slower. Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC. ], [30 SEC. ] or [60 SEC. ]. 3 3 15 · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. Setting the shutter speed Press 3/4 to select the exposure time and press 1. STARRY SKY 15 SEC. SELECT SET MENUMENU 63 VQT0S57 Recording pictures (advanced) [SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P56 for information about how to select the menu. ) Self portrait mode 15 CANCEL MENU This mode allows you to take a picture of yourself. Technique for Self portrait mode When you are focused by pressing the shutter button halfway, the self-timer indicator lights up. Make sure to hold the camera still, and fully press the shutter button. · Press the shutter button until the countdown screen is displayed. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT. . . ] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing. · If you press the [MENU] button while the picture is being taken, the picture will stop being taken. Technique for Starry sky mode · The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. We also recommend taking pictures with the self-timer (P41). · The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. · The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. · You cannot compensate the exposure or set auto bracket, burst mode or [AUDIO REC. ]. · Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P27) · The camera is not focused when the self-timer indicator is blinking. [. . . ] 88 U USB Connection Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 96 USB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 93, 94, 96 V Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Volume of Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]