User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FX8GC

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX8GC DMC-FX8SG Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0R47 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. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION 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. [. . . ] · You cannot set [MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer function. 52 VQT0R47 Recording pictures (advanced) Scene mode : [PORTRAIT] (P54) : [SPORTS] (P54) Set the mode dial to the scene mode to display the scene menu. When [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP] menu (P19) is set to [OFF], press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu. Menu items : [FOOD] (P55) : [SCENERY] (P55) : [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P56) : [NIGHT SCENERY] (P56) SCENE MODE PORTRAIT 1/4 : [BABY] (P57) : [SOFT SKIN] (P58) SPORTS FOOD SELECT MENU : [PARTY] (P58) MENUMENU SET : [FIREWORKS] (P59) : [SNOW] (P59) · When you press 2, the explanations for each scene mode are displayed. (When you press 1, the screen returns to the scene menu. ) · When rotating the zoom lever toward T or W, the page of the menu screen can be forwarded or reversed. · If you press the [MENU] button while the scene menu is displayed, you can set the [REC] mode menu (P61) and the [SETUP] menu (P19). : [SELF PORTRAIT] (P60) · When you take pictures with a scene mode which is not adequate for the purpose, the hue may differ from the actual scene. · When you want to change the brightness of the picture to be recorded, compensate the exposure. (P40) · The following functions cannot be set in scene mode. ­ White balance (P62) ­ ISO sensitivity (P64) ­ Colour effect (P69) ­ Picture adjustment (P69) 53 VQT0R47 Recording pictures (advanced) Portrait mode Select this mode when you want to take pictures of people. This mode allows you to make the subject stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue to achieve a healthy complexion on the subject. Sports mode This mode allows you to take pictures of a fast moving subject. When taking pictures of outdoor sports. ) 3 3 Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible. 2 To maximise the effect, select a background as far as possible from the camera, and get closer to the subject. Technique for Sports mode To take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, the shutter speed becomes faster than usual. This mode is more effective when taking pictures in the daytime on a clear day. · This mode is suitable for outdoors only in the daytime, keeping 5 m or more away from the subject. · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. · This mode is only suitable for outdoors in the daytime. · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. 54 VQT0R47 Recording pictures (advanced) Food mode Select this mode when you want to take pictures of food without being affected by the ambient light, such as at restaurants. This mode allows you to take pictures of food in a natural hue. Scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. The camera focuses on a distant subject preferentially. 3 3 · The focus range becomes the same as that in the macro mode. · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. · The focus range is 5 m to ¶. · The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. · The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. 55 VQT0R47 Recording pictures (advanced) Night portrait mode This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and slowing down the shutter speed. Night scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a nightscape. The landscape can be recorded vividly by slowing down the shutter speed. 3 3 Technique for Night portrait mode · Use the flash. [. . . ] · Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]?· Are you taking pictures in dark places?­ The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places. · The AF assist lamp does not turn on when [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [FIREWORKS], or [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode (P53) is selected. [. . . ]