User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ1

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Instructions Model No. DMC-FZ1PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic. com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www. panasonic. ca VQT0A99 Safety Safety 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. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. [. . . ] · The compensation window will close. · The exposure compensation indication 1 will appear. 4 1/3 Take a picture. · The recording method is the same as in "Taking Pictures". (P28) · Depending on the shutter speed and aperture value, the range which is possible to compensate the exposure will be limited. 50 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure (AE) Bracket 4 Pressing the shutter button once, the camera will automatically take 3 pictures changing exposure according to the set exposure compensation value. [Preparation] · Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. (P25) Press the [ select [ ] button twice to AUTO BRACKET]. ]/[ ]/ 1 1, 2, 3 2 AUTO BRACKET 2 Press 2/1 to set the exposure compensation range. · OFF · j1 EV -- i1 EV (1/3 EV step) 3 SELECT SET Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. · The compensation window will close. · The auto bracket indication 1 appears. 4 Take a picture. · The recording method is the same as in "Taking Pictures". (P28) 3 1600 · · · · · Once you take a picture, auto bracket will be cancelled automatically. When flash fires, you can take only 1 picture. The digital zoom magnification is limited to 2 times. When setting auto bracket, you cannot take a still picture with audio. When setting auto bracket and the burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed. 51 Recording images (advanced) Using the AF/AE Lock 1, 2 If the subject is out of the AF area and you press the shutter button, the subject's focus is not adjusted. After locking focus and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear picture with adjusted focus. AF: Auto focus AE: Auto exposure [Preparation] · Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) 1 1 1600 Aim the camera at the subject on which you want to adjust the focus to enter the AF area 2 on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and then keep pressing the shutter button halfway (AF/AE lock). · When the focus is adjusted, the focus indication 1 [¥] appears. 2 Move the camera keeping the chosen composition and press the shutter button all the way. 2 1600 · Before pressing the shutter button, you can set the AF/AE lock again and again. 52 Recording images (advanced) Using the Color Effect This function enables use of color effect such as bluish, reddish, and black and white. [Preparation] · Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. Press 2/1 to select [OFF], [COOL], [WARM] or [B/W]. [. . . ] This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. [. . . ]