User manual PANASONIC DMC-L10K

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit Model No. DMC-L10K Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www. panasonic-europe. com EB VQT1G39 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. · USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. · DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. [. . . ] If you finely adjust the white balance to B (blue), the white balance icon on the LCD monitor will change to blue. · If you finely adjust the white balance to G_ (green) or M` (magenta), [_] (green) or [`] (magenta) appears beside the white balance icon on the LCD monitor. · Press [FUNC] to return to the centre point. · Select the centre point if you are not finely adjusting the white balance. 1 Select the white balance with step 2 on P73 and then press 4. 75 VQT1G39 Advanced · You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item. · The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash. · The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. · The white balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (centre point) in the following cases. ­ When you reset the white balance in [ ] or [ ] (P74) ­ When you reset the colour temperature manually in [ ] (P74) · You cannot finely adjust the white balance in the following cases. ­ In auto mode [ ] ­ In [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT] and [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT] mode ­ In [SCENERY] mode ­ In [OUTDOOR SPORTS] and [INDOOR SPORTS] in [SPORTS] mode ­ In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] mode ­ In [SUNSET] and [FOOD] in scene mode Setting the Light Sensitivity ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. The higher the sensitivity is set, the less light is needed to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. 1 Press 3( ). A ISO B A Viewfinder Display B When taking pictures with Live View 2 Press 2/1 to select the ISO sensitivity and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. MENU /SET · You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to select items. · You can also press the shutter button halfway to set. 76 VQT1G39 Advanced ISO sensitivity Use in bright places (e. g. outdoors) Use in dark places Shutter speed Noise ISO sensitivity AUTO 100 Suitable Not suitable Slow Less 1600 Not suitable Suitable Fast Increased ¢ (Intelligent) 100 200 400 800 1600 Settings The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness. The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness. The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings. About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control) (When taking pictures with Live View only) The camera detects the movement of the subject near the centre of the screen and then sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the movement and the brightness of the subject. · Jitter is avoided when taking pictures indoors of a moving subject by increasing the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter speed faster. 1/125 ISO800 · Noise is avoided when taking pictures indoors of a subject with no movement by decreasing the ISO sensitivity. When taking pictures with Live View only · You can set [ISO LIMIT SET]. (P78) · When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically increased between [ISO100] and [ISO400] according to the brightness. (It can only increase up to [ISO200] when [ISO LIMIT SET] is set to [ISO200]. ) · The ISO sensitivity automatically increases up to [ISO800] if you select [ ]. ¢ 1/30 ISO200 · The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Confirm the actual shutter speed on the information display for the picture being played back. · You can also use [FUNC] to set. (P89) · If you select [ ], digital zoom cannot be used. · Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided even if [ ] is selected. 77 VQT1G39 Advanced · The camera may not be able to detect the movement of the subject in the following cases. ­ When the moving subject is small ­ When the moving subject is at the edge of the screen ­ When the subject starts moving the instant the shutter button is pressed fully ­ While AF is activated · The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases. [. . . ] This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera. · If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. (P23) · When you take a picture before setting the clock, [0:00 0. [. . . ]