User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ30GN

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ30GN Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT0S12 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 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. [. . . ] · When you set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA], we recommend using a high speed SD Memory Card with "10MB/s" or greater displayed on the package. · Depending on the type of SD Memory Card and how many times it has been recorded onto or deleted, recording may stop in the middle. If something like this happens, clean-up may be effective. We recommend you clean up the card using the camera in advance. (P111) 68 VQT0S12 Recording pictures (advanced) Scene mode SCN1 SCN2 : [PORTRAIT] (P70) : [SPORTS] (P70) : [FOOD] (P71) : [SCENERY] (P71) : [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P71) : [NIGHT SCENERY] (P72) : [BABY] (P72) : [SOFT SKIN] (P73) : [CANDLE LIGHT] (P74) 1/5 Press the [MENU] button to display the [SCENE MODE] menu. When [AUTO] is setting for [SCENE MENU] (P23) on the [SETUP] menu, setting the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] will display to menu automatically. Menu items SCENE MODE PORTRAIT SPORTS FOOD SELECT MENU : [PARTY] (P74) : [FIREWORKS] (P75) : [SNOW] (P75) : [STARRY SKY] (P76) : [PANNING] (P77) SET MENUMENU · When you press 2, the explanations for each scene mode are displayed. (When you press 1, the screen returns to the [SCENE MODE] menu. ) · Rotate the front dial to switch between pages 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5 and 5/5. · If you press the [MENU] button while the [SCENE MODE] menu is displayed, you can set the [REC] mode menu (P78) and the [SETUP] menu (P20). · This mode also allows you to set [SCENE MENU] (P23) on the [SETUP] menu to [OFF] and set the scene mode which are frequently used to [ ] and [ ] on the mode dial. It is convenient because you can select the scene mode quickly and minimise the operation. · The camera automatically determines the appropriate focus in each scene mode and this is not affected by the focus switch setting. (Even if the focus switch is set to [AF MACRO], the AF MACRO icon does not appear. ) Depending on the scene, the camera may not focus properly when you take close-up pictures. Select the appropriate scene for the recording situation. · 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 (P53). (However, the exposure cannot be compensated in [STARRY SKY]. ) · When you use a flash in scene mode, use the built-in flash. · The following functions cannot be set in scene mode. ­ White balance (P79) ­ ISO sensitivity (P81) ­ Colour effect (P88) ­ Picture adjustment (P89) 69 VQT0S12 Recording pictures (advanced) [SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P69 for information about how to select the menu. ) 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. ) Set the focus switch to [AF]. 5 5 Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom ring 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 in the daytime, keeping 5 m or more away from the subject. [. . . ] · The surface of the camera may get warmer during use. This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the camera. 8: When the zoom ring is rotated, the camera makes a noise. · When the zoom function is activated, you may hear some sound from the camera or the camera may shake. [. . . ]