User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ2B

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Instructions Model No. DMC-FZ2B Before use, please read these instructions completely and retain for future reference. Web Site: http://www. panasonic-europe. com VQT0E71 Safety Safety 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. · Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. [. . . ] · White balance is set to [AUTO] in the default position. (P60) · The shutter may be kept closed (Max: about 8 seconds) after taking a picture with slow shutter speed, but it is not a malfunction. · When taking a picture in a dark place, the noise may appear. To avoid the noise, we recommend you to set the picture adjustment to [NATURAL]. (P59) 53 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Spot Mode 6 When this mode is selected, both the focus and the exposure will be adjusted to spot on a limited area. This is suitable when you take pictures in delicate light conditions and intend to take a picture of a specific area. [Preparation] · Set the mode dial to any position except [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P27) 1, 4 2, 3 2, 3 REC 2/4 SPOT MODE OFF SENSITIVITY AUDIO REC. C-AF CONT. AF SELECT SET SETUP 1 2 3 4 ON AUTO OFF OFF EXIT MENU Press the [MENU] button. · The spot AF area 1 and spot metering target 2 appear. 5 6 Centre the subject in the spot AF area. Take a picture. 4 P 1600 · When the subject is dark, the focus may not be adjusted properly. · Surroundings become dark or whitish depending on the subject to set to appropriate exposure in the spot AF area. · If the subject is out of the spot AF area, use the AF/AE lock. (P57) 54 Recording images (advanced) Compensating the Exposure 4 In some situations the illumination of the background and your subject may differ. Auto exposure systems may not always calculate the proper exposure correctly. This feature allows you to manually compensate the exposure. [Preparation] · Set the mode dial to any position except [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P27) 1, 2, 3 2 EXPOSURE 1 2 Press 3 until [ selected. EXPOSURE] is Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure. · You can compensate from j2 EV to i2 EV with 1/3 EV step. (EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, and it is the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed) SELECT EXIT 3 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. · The adjustment display will disappear. · The exposure compensation indication 1 will appear. 3 P 1600 4 Take a picture. +1/3 · Depending on brightness of the subject, the range for which it is possible to compensate the exposure will be limited. 55 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Auto (AE) Bracket 4 Pressing the shutter button once, the camera will automatically take 3 pictures changing exposure according to the set exposure compensation value. [. . . ] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. Press the [ OPEN] button to open the flash. The display or images on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder are not focused. Set the mode dial to the mode corresponding to the distance to the subject. [. . . ]