User manual PANASONIC DMXFZ7

[. . . ] Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. · Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. · Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] (However, motion pictures recorded on previous models can be played back on this camera. ) · In Motion Picture Mode [6] the following functions cannot be used. ­ [3]/[2] in [AF MODE] · In Motion Picture Mode, the angle of view may become narrower than in Normal Picture Mode. · If the power supply from the outlet is cut off while recording motion pictures using the DC coupler, the pictures being shot will not be recorded. Securing stable power supply or using the battery is recommended. Note - - Advanced-Shooting Recording Mode: ; 1 5 6 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which day of the vacation you take the picture If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P87). · The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). · Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P18) 1 Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press q. (P25) 2 Press e to select [TRAVEL SETUP] and then press q. 3 Press r to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 4 Press e/r/w/q to set the departure date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET]. - - Advanced-Shooting 5 Press e/r/w/q to set the return date (year/month/ day), and then press [MENU/SET]. · If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed. 6 7 Press r to select [LOCATION] and then press q. Press r to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 8 9 10 Enter the location. · For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P85. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. Take a picture. · The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set. · If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area. · Now when you play photographs taken while on holiday, the travel icon [w] appears. Note - - Advanced-Shooting Using the [REC] Menu g [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21. Applicable modes: ; 1 5 Settings 4:3 [10M] 4:3 [5M P] 4:3 [3M P] 3:2 [9M] 3:2 [2. 5M P] 16:9 [7. 5M] 16:9 [2M P] Set the number of pixels and aspect ratio of the pictures. Select a higher number of pixels for clearer pictures. Select a lower number of pixels to store more pictures. Number of pixels 3648 × 2736 pixels 2560 × 1920 pixels 2048 × 1536 pixels 3648 × 2432 pixels 2048 × 1360 pixels 3648 × 2056 pixels 1920 × 1080 pixels Cannot be set in Auto Scene Mode [;] [+]: aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV or PC [*]: aspect ratio of a 35 mm film camera [}]: aspect ratio of a high-definition TV, etc. · A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The A higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. B A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) These pictures are examples to show the effect. · [EZ] is an abbreviation of "Extended Optical Zoom". · The Extended Optical Zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS. ], [HI-SPEED BURST] and [FLASH BURST] mode, so the picture size for [EZ] is not displayed. · Pictures may have a mosaic-like appearance depending on the subject or the recording condition. [. . . ] The sound is caused by automatic adjustment of the aperture. · If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock setting may be reset. " When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. (P18) When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colors which are not actually present. [. . . ]