User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FX8

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX8EB Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www. panasonic-europe. com VQT0R45 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. [. . . ] · If the card becomes full during recording, the camera stops automatically. 52 VQT0R45 Recording pictures (advanced) · The motion images cannot be recorded without audio. · The settings of auto focus/zoom/aperture values are fixed to what they are when recording starts (in the first frame). · Depending on the type of card, the card access indication appears for a while after recording motion images. · When you set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA] or depending on the type of card, recording may stop while you are recording motion images. We recommend using a high-speed SD memory card indicated with "20 MB/s" or above on its package. · If you use a card in which pictures have been recorded and deleted repeatedly, recording may stop in the middle while you are recording motion images. We recommend you to clean up the card in advance. (P82) · We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo. ) · When motion images recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of pictures and sounds may be deteriorated or it may not be possible to play them back. · Motion images recorded with setting to [30fpsVGA], [30fpsQVGA] or [10fpsVGA] on this camera cannot be played back on equipment which does not support these settings. · In motion image mode [ ], you cannot use the direction detection function and the review function. · You cannot set [MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer function. 53 VQT0R45 Recording pictures (advanced) Scene mode : [PORTRAIT] (P55) : [SPORTS] (P55) Set the mode dial to the scene mode to display the scene menu. When [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP] menu (P20) is set to [OFF], press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu. Menu items : [FOOD] (P56) : [SCENERY] (P56) : [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P57) : [NIGHT SCENERY] (P57) SCENE MODE PORTRAIT 1/4 : [BABY] (P58) : [SOFT SKIN] (P59) SPORTS FOOD SELECT MENU : [PARTY] (P59) MENUMENU SET : [FIREWORKS] (P60) : [SNOW] (P60) · When you press 2, the explanations for each scene mode are displayed. (When you press 1, the screen returns to the scene menu. ) · When rotating the zoom lever toward T or W, the page of the menu screen can be forwarded or reversed. · If you press the [MENU] button while the scene menu is displayed, you can set the [REC] mode menu (P62) and the [SETUP] menu (P20). : [SELF PORTRAIT] (P61) · 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. (P41) · The following functions cannot be set in scene mode. ­ White balance (P63) ­ ISO sensitivity (P65) ­ Colour effect (P70) ­ Picture adjustment (P70) 54 VQT0R45 Recording pictures (advanced) 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. ) 3 3 Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever 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. [. . . ] · Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]?· Are you taking pictures in dark places?­ The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places. · The AF assist lamp does not turn on when [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [FIREWORKS], or [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode (P54) is selected. [. . . ]