User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FS15

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FS15 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico 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 P PC VQT1W26 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. [. . . ] Applicable modes: [A]: [>]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality) Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) Note Refer to P103 for information about the number of recordable pictures. ?[ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Applicable modes: 60 VQT1W26 Advanced (Recording pictures) [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] [W] Note The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P101) [INTELLIGENT ISO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ ISOMAX ]/[ ISOMAX ]/[ ISOMAX ] 400 800 1600 The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set. The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the amount of picture noise. Note Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided. Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter button was pressed fully. To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing maximum ISO sensitivity level or setting [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P66) > [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. 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. Applicable modes: [AUTO]/[80]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600] ISO sensitivity Recording location (recommended) Shutter speed Noise 80 When it is light (outdoors) Slow Less 1600 When it is dark Fast Increased VQT1W26 61 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1000] when using the flash. ) The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed. ) To avoid picture noise, we recommend that you either reduce the maximum ISO sensitivity level or set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL], and then take pictures. (P66) = [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source. Applicable modes: n [AWB]: Automatic adjustment [V]: []: []: []: []: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky When taking pictures outdoors in the shade When taking pictures under incandescent lights Value set by using [] []: Set manually The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under so use [AWB] or []. Auto white balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a color close to white, auto white balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB]. 1 Auto white balance will work within this range. [. . . ] 74 Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Title Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Transform Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Travel Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]