User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ15

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ15P Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic. com VQT0N03 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. Carefully observe copyright laws. [. . . ] · Panning function does not work well in the following situations. ­ Very bright scenes such as daytime in summer. We recommend using an ND filter (DMW-LND72; optional). (P101) ­ When the shutter speed is faster than 1/100th. ­ When the subject moves slowly and the tracking speed is too slow. (The background cannot be recorded dynamically. ) · The stabilizer function is fixed to [MODE1]. In Panning mode, only vertical jitters can be compensated. · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO64]. · The settings on the AF assist lamp and the continuous AF are disabled. Fireworks mode This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. The shutter speed or the exposure is automatically adjusted for taking pictures of fireworks. 2304 19 Technique for Fireworks mode We recommend following the prefocus procedure below to ensure that you do not miss the chance to take pictures. (P65) 2 Aim the camera at an object (such as illumination on a building), which is roughly the same distance as the point of fireworks. (P66) 4 When the focus indication (P32) lights, aim the camera at the direction where the fireworks will be exploding. 5 Press the shutter button fully when fireworks are exploding. · When you zoom out or in on the subject, repeat steps 2 ­ 5 since the focus position becomes misaligned. · We recommend using a tripod. 62 Recording pictures (advanced) · When the auto focus is activated, the available recording range is 16. 4 feet (5 m) ­ ¶. (We recommend following steps 1 to 5 on the previous page to take pictures with prefocus. ) · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. · The settings on the AF assist lamp and the continuous AF are disabled. · The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. Party mode This mode allows you to take a picture in a dim room (e. g. a wedding reception, a party, a banquet in a bar, etc. ) clearly. The shutter speed or the exposure is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the room. 2304 19 Technique for Party mode · The shutter speed is slowed down. Hold the camera firmly to take a picture. · The flash mode of the built-in flash can be set to Forced ON/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync. /Red-eye reduction [ ]. · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. 63 Recording pictures (advanced) Snow mode This mode allows you to take a picture in locations such as skiing resorts and locations near snowy mountains. [. . . ] 71 Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 U USB Connection Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 USB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 93 V Video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]