User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ2

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Instructions Model No. DMC-FZ2PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic. com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www. panasonic. ca VQT0E58 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. 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. [. . . ] (P58) · The shutter may be kept closed (Max: about 8 seconds) after taking a picture with slow shutter speed, but it is not a malfunction. · When taking a picture in a dark place, noise may appear. To avoid noise, we recommend setting the picture adjustment to [NATURAL]. (P57) 51 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures using Spot Mode 6 When this mode is selected, both the focus and the exposure will be adjusted to spot on a limited area. This is suitable when you take pictures in delicate light conditions and intend to take a picture of a specific area. [Preparation] · Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. (P25) ]/[ ]/ 1, 4 2, 3 2, 3 REC 2/4 SPOT MODE OFF SENSITIVITY AUDIO REC. C-AF CONT. AF SELECT SET SETUP 1 2 3 4 Press the [MENU] button. · The spot AF area 1 and spot metering target 2 appear. ON AUTO OFF OFF EXIT MENU 5 6 Center the subject in the spot AF area. Take a picture. 4 P 1600 · When the subject is dark, the focus may not be adjusted properly. · Background may become dark or whitish depending on the subject which is being set to the appropriate exposure in the spot AF area. · If the subject is out of the spot AF area, use the AF/AE lock. (P55) 52 Recording images (advanced) Compensating the Exposure 4 In some situations the illumination of the background and your subject may differ. Auto exposure systems may not always calculate the exposure correctly. This feature allows you to manually compensate the exposure. [Preparation] · Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. (P25) ]/[ ]/ 1, 2, 3 2 EXPOSURE 1 2 Press 3 until [ selected. EXPOSURE] is Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure. · You can compensate from j2 EV to i2 EV with 1/3 EV step. (EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, and it is the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed) SELECT EXIT 3 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. · The adjustment display will disappear. · The exposure compensation indication 1 will appear. 3 P 1600 4 Take a picture. +1/3 · Depending on brightness of the subject, the range for which it is possible to compensate the exposure will be limited. 53 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 [ [ ]. [. . . ] (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only. ) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. [. . . ]