User manual PANASONIC SJMD150

[. . . ] CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. [. . . ] Clock settings (P. 16) will not be changed even if home summer time is set. Pictures recorded when set to destination will be displayed with in PLAYBACK mode. VQT1B74 48 49 Applications (Record) 11 1 /3 AWB AUTO Using REC menu Detailed settings can be made for recording, such as colouring, sensitivity, aspect ratio, and picture size. ` ', ` ', ` ', ` ', and ` ' can be adjusted independently. Settings are remembered even if power is turned off. Settings remain applied when using flash photography. Even though the `AWB' setting is fixed in `UNDERWATER' scene mode (P. 44), fine adjustments may still be made. Fine adjustments cannot be made when `COL. MODE' (P. 57) is set to `COOL', `WARM', `B/W', or `SEPIA'. REC W. BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT. SIZE QUALITY REC menu settings (P. 18) Default setting outlined: `Quick setting' (P. 57) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. SELECT EXIT W. BALANCE The same colour may appear more blue or more red depending on the light source (sun, lamps, etc). Colours can be adjusted to their natural appearance by adjusting the white balance. SENSITIVITY Set sensitivity to lighting. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. Applicable modes: Settings: AWB (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy (outdoor, shade) / (incandescent lighting) / (uses sky) / )/ (set manually) value set in `AWB' operational range: 10000K 9000K 8000K 7000K 6000K 5000K 4000K 3000K 2000K 1000K Applicable modes: Settings: AUTO (automatic) /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1250 mode: `ISO LIMIT' 400 / 800 / 1250) (if AUTO: Automatically set with range up to 200 (640 when using flash) according to brightness. Maximum ISO sensitivity (`ISO LIMIT') can be set when using mode. Setting guide SENSITIVITY 100 1250 Bright Location (recommended) Dark (outdoors) Shutter speed Slow Fast Interference Low High Blue sky Cloudy sky (rain) Shade TV screen Sunlight White fluorescent lighting Incandescent lighting Sunset/sunrise Candlelight (`AWB' sets the optimum white balance automatically. ) `AWB' may not function normally in certain conditions, such as under red (e. g. 2 pictures/sec , 4 (Free) Until card/built-in memory is full AF area Determined position for focus 1-area-focusing (High speed) 1-area-focusing Focuses on AF area in centre of picture. (Recommended for when focus is difficult to align) AF area AF area Spot-focusing Focuses on smaller, limited area. Spot AF area. When using or , picture may freeze momentarily before focus is aligned. AF area becomes larger in dark locations or when using digital zoom, etc. AF area F4. 9 1/15 : Depends on shutter speed and `SENSITIVITY' settings. : When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures 3 4 : SJMD150 only. 5 : SJMD150: Becomes progressively slower. (Delayed timing depends on card type, picture size, and QUALITY. ) DMC-TZ2: Depends on type of card, `PICT. SIZE' (P. 52), and `QUALITY' (P. 53). Burst speed may be reduced if using SENSITIVITY (P. 51) of `ISO400' or greater, or if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations. This feature cannot be used with the flash (flash mark turns red, P. 36) or with `AUTO BRACKET' (P. 38, SJMD150 only). Settings will be stored even if power is turned off. [. . . ] Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. Elmar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Caring for your camera Disconnect battery/AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional). Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, kitchen detergent, or chemically treated cloth (can cause surface damage or coating to peel). [. . . ]