User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FX520

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX500/DMC-FX520 Before use, please read these instructions completely. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. , used under license therefrom. VQT1Q72 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, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. [. . . ] Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions. Refer to P163 for information about the number of recordable pictures. [QUALITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. 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 P163 for information about the number of recordable pictures. - 88 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Applicable modes: 񳱴n [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] (still pictures only) [W] Note The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P160) [INTELLIGENT ISO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. 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: [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. If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the maximum ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under [PICT. ADJ. ], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P98) - 89 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. 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]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600] ISO sensitivity Recording location (recommended) Shutter speed Noise 100 When it is light (outdoors) Slow Less 1600 When it is dark Fast Increased 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 sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] in [HIGH SENS. ] in scene mode. The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO] in Manual exposure. The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed. ) [I. EXPOSURE] is turned off when it is set to [ISO100]. If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the maximum ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under [PICT. ADJ. ], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P98) - 90 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. [. . . ] The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAYBACK] mode. A different thing gets selected from what you touched. > Perform the calibration (P34). - 162 - Others 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 Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB (2M ): (1600k1200) A 51 13 29 61 125 240 480 970 1920 3770 7670 15440 > 97 26 56 115 230 460 910 1830 3610 7090 14440 29070 (10M): (3648k2736) A 9 2 5 11 24 48 97 195 390 770 1580 3180 > 20 5 11 24 49 97 190 380 770 1520 3100 6250 X (0. 3M ): (640k480) A 240 68 145 290 600 1170 2320 4640 8780 17240 35080 70590 > 400 110 230 480 970 1900 3770 7550 12290 24130 49120 98840 (7M ): (3072k2304) A 14 3 7 16 35 68 135 270 550 1090 2230 4490 > 28 7 16 34 69 135 270 540 1090 2150 4380 8820 X (5M ): (2560k1920) A 20 5 11 24 50 98 195 390 790 1560 3180 6410 > 40 10 23 48 99 190 380 770 1530 3010 6130 12350 (3M ): (2048k1536) A 32 8 18 38 78 150 300 600 1220 2410 4910 9880 > 62 16 36 75 150 290 590 1180 2360 4640 9440 19000 - 163 - Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 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