User manual PANASONIC DMC-FT25GF

[. . . ] Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FT25 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. VQT4N80 F1112YS0 until 2012/12/31 Contents Before Use Care of the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Standard Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Names and Functions of Main Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] When countdown finishes, [Please wait. . . ] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing. ∫ Technique for Starry Sky Mode • The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. We also recommend taking pictures with the self-timer. [Glass Through] Objects in the distance are prioritised for focus. This mode is ideal for taking pictures of scenery and other landscapes through clear glass, such as in vehicles or buildings. • The camera may focus on the glass if it is dirty or has dust on it. • The pictures taken may not look natural if the glass is coloured. When this happens, change the white balance settings. (P80) - 76 - Recording Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the locations when recording. When a screen that looks like the one on the right is displayed, you can enter characters. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered. ) Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register. • Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (lower case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special characters). • To continuously enter the same character, move the cursor by pressing [T] on the zoom button. • The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor to the item and pressing [MENU/SET]: – []]: – [Delete]: – [ ]: – [ ]: Enter a blank Delete a character Move the entry position cursor to the left Move the entry position cursor to the right • The following characters and numbers can be entered. – A maximum of 30 characters can be entered (Maximum of 9 characters when setting names in [Face Recog. ]). A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] (Maximum of 6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog. ]). Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then press [MENU/SET] to end text input. • Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen. • It is displayed in order of location, [Name] ([Baby1]/[Baby2], [Pet]), [Name] ([Face Recog. ]). - 77 - Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P40. [Picture Size] Applicable modes: 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. Settings [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ ] ]¢ ] ]¢ ]¢ ] ] ] ] Picture Size 4608k3456 3648k2736 2560k1920 2048k1536 1280k960 640k480 4608k3072 4608k2592 3456k3456 ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode. X: Y: W: : Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV Aspect ratio of a 35 mm film camera Aspect ratio of a high-definition TV, etc. Square aspect ratio • In specific modes, Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [ ] is not displayed. For details regarding modes in which Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used, refer to P53. • Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions. - 78 - Recording [Sensitivity] Applicable modes: 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. Settings Description of settings The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness. • Maximum [1600] • The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. [ ] ([i. ISO]) [100] [200] [400] [800] [1600] [100] Recording location (recommended) Shutter speed Noise Jitter of the subject When it is light (outdoors) Slow Less Increased [1600] When it is dark Fast Increased Less The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings. ] is set, refer to P57. • For the focus range of flash when [ • The ISO sensitivity is automatically set under the following conditions. [. . . ] Wipe off with a dry, lint-free cloth or rinse with fresh water. - 153 - Others The camera makes a rattling sound or you can feel some vibration. • Below cases are not malfunctions, so you can use the camera as normal. > You hear a “rattling” sound when the camera is shaken while this unit is turned off or during Playback Mode (this is the sound of the lens moving). > When this unit is turned on or off, or when switching from recording to Playback Mode, there is a rattling noise (this is the sound of the lens moving). > When zooming, you can feel some vibration (this is caused by the lens moving). The clock is reset. [. . . ]