Panasonic 1438M user manual Balance, Metering, Color

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OPTIMA 1438m

W. Balance

This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured approaching the conditions that are seen by the human eye.

*[Blank] Auto

*[ ] Incand.

*[ ] Fluoresc.1

*[ ] Fluoresc.2

*[ ] Daylight

*[ ] Cloudy

*[ ] Manual WB

ISO

This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the image will appear more pixelated (grainier).

*[Blank] Auto

*[ ] ISO 64

*[ ] ISO 100

*[ ] ISO 200

*[ ] ISO 400

*[ ] ISO 800

*[ ] ISO 1600

Metering

This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.

*Center: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.

*Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured to calculate the correct exposure.

*Average: The exposure is measured over all the image area.

Color

This sets the color of the image that will be captured.

* Standard / Vivid / Sepia / B&W / Blue / Red / Green / Yellow / Purple

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Contents Optima 1438m FCC Statement Product Information Trademark InformationOnly use a battery with intact external seals Keep the battery out of the reach of childrenDo not disassemble, change or repair the camera Do not use the camera in areas near waterDo not cover the camera or wrap it in cloths or blankets Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyesDo not subject the LCD monitor to impact EN-5 Contents Overview Package ContentsIntroduction Front View Getting to Know Your CameraRear View Function Capture Mode Video Mode Playback ModeLCD Monitor Display Capture modePlayback mode Video playback Playback mode Still image playbackPreparation Getting StartedCharging the Battery Setting the Date and Time Initial SettingsFormatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory Choosing the LanguageCapturing Images Capture ModeSetting the Panorama Mode Setting the Scene ModeTaking Images When the Smile Feature Is On Recording Shots into Multiple Image Layout Recording Shots using Face Detection TechnologyPlaying Back Video Clips Video ModeRecording Video Clips Playing Back Still Images Playback ModeRemoving Red-eye Playback DisplayPlaying back voice memos Attaching Voice MemosProtecting Images Canceling the ProtectionDpof Settings Erasing Images Erasing in Photography Mode Quick Delete FunctionCapture Menu Menu OptionsColor BalanceMetering Quick Shot Capture MdDigi. Zoom PreviewAudio Video MenuPlayback Menu Copy to Card Qual. ChangeSetup Menu Sys. Reset Fr. No. ResetLight Freq LCD BrightSystem Requirement Windows Macintosh Transferring Files to Your ComputerDownloading Your Files Using the Camera AS a PC Camera There are 3 types of software included on the CD-ROM Editing Software InstallationDescription SpecificationsPossible Number of Shots AppendixPossible number of shots still image Possible recording time / sec video clipSymptom Cause TroubleshootingPrinting images Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant PrinterConnecting the camera to the printer EN-42 Customer care