User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ5GC

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ5GC DMC-FZ5SG Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0Q30 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. [. . . ] For a soft focus background, set the aperture value to a lower number which corresponds to a larger aperture opening. 1 Set the aperture value and take the picture. ISO100 2560 19 F2. 8 EXPOSURE 54 VQT0Q30 Recording pictures (advanced) Shutter-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. 1 Set the shutter speed and take the picture. 2560 19 1/30 EXPOSURE · Refer to P58 for the available range of the aperture value and the shutter speed. · The focus range is 5 cm ­ ¶ (Wide), 2 m ­ ¶ (Tele). · The brightness of the screen may differ from that of the actual pictures. Check it using review function or setting to the playback mode. · You cannot set the following items in Shutter-priority AE. ­ Slow sync. /Red-eye reduction [ ] (P39) ­ [AUTO] in ISO sensitivity (P72) (When the recording mode is switched to Shutter-priority AE, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set to [ISO100] even though it was set to [AUTO] beforehand. You can also change ISO setting from [ISO80], [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the menu. ) · When the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed on the screen turn red. · When the shutter speed is slow, we recommend using a tripod. 55 VQT0Q30 Recording pictures (advanced) Manual exposure 3 Take the picture. Decide the exposure by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. 1 Set the aperture value and the shutter speed. 2560 F5. 6 1/125 19 Manual Exposure Assistance F2. 8 EXPOSURE 1/30 The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. · The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend taking pictures and then checking them using the review function. · 3/4: Aperture value · 2/1: Shutter speed 2 Press the shutter button halfway. F4. 0 1/125 · Indication for the condition of exposure 1 (manual exposure assistance) appears for about 10 seconds. · When the exposure is not adequate, set the aperture value and the shutter speed again. 56 VQT0Q30 Recording pictures (advanced) · Refer to P58 for the available range of the aperture value and the shutter speed. · The focus range is 5 cm ­ ¶ (Wide), 2 m ­ ¶ (Tele). · The brightness of the screen may differ from that of the actual pictures. Check it using review function or setting to the playback mode. · If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when pressing the shutter button halfway. · You cannot set the following items in manual exposure. ­ Slow sync. /Red-eye reduction [ ] (P39) ­ [AUTO] in ISO sensitivity (P72) (When the recording mode is switched to Manual exposure, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set to [ISO100] even though it was set to [AUTO] beforehand. You can also change ISO setting from [ISO80], [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the menu. ) ­ Exposure compensation (P44) · Please set [HIGHLIGHT] to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P22) while the auto review or review function is activated. Any white saturated area on the picture will appear blinking in black and white. [. . . ] · The sound arises when the lens moves. 6: When the zoom lever 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. However, it is not a malfunction. 7: The lens clicks. [. . . ]