Panasonic DMC-F5 owner manual Taking pictures with your own settings

Page 27

Taking pictures with your own settings

[Normal Picture] Mode

Recording mode:

Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

Press [MODE] button to display the recording mode selection screen

Use cursor button to select [Normal Picture] Mode and press [MENU/SET]

Take a picture

Press halfway	Press fully
(press lightly to focus)	(press the button all the
	way to record)

■Recording motion pictures in (→29)

●If a warning is displayed about jitter, use a tripod or [Selftimer].

●If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do not have appropriate exposure. You should either use the flash or change [Sensitivity] settings.

Jitter alert display

Aperture value	Shutter speed
- 27 -	VQT4W38

Image 27

Contents Customers only Register online atContents Application Record ContentsApplication View Connecting with other devicesContents Recording modeCondensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Before useCamera handling Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →90 Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright lawsOptional accessories Standard AccessoriesSpeaker →39 Names and Functions of Main PartsLens Microphone →22Tripod Mount →92 Card/Battery door →121213 Hand strap eyeletCursor button →below Mode button →21Zoom button →43 Motion picture button →22Charging battery About batteries that you can use with this unitCamera status Charge Inserting the battery To remove batteryCharging battery Charging the battery through the computer Charging the batteryCharging lamp indications Remaining battery To remove card Inserting and removing the card optionalType of Card Capacity About built-in memory/cardsSaving your pictures cards and built-in memory Compatible memory cards optionalRecording time capacity motion pictures Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeAbout built-in memory/cards Recording picture capacity still picturesPress MENU/SET to set Setting the clockPress the Camera ON/OFF button Press MENU/SET while the message is displayedDisplay order or time display format, and press To set Changing time settingSelect Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu →37 Press Setting the clockTake pictures with your own settings. →27 Auto Scene ModeNormal Picture Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. →24Holding the camera Aim the camera and shootTaking still pictures Recording motion pictures →29Taking pictures once again Press the Playback buttonView pictures →31, 34 Turn off the camera Press the Camera ON/OFF buttonFocus display Recording motion pictures in →29About Backlight Compensation Using flashTaking pictures with automatic settings Auto Scene Mode Automatic Scene DetectionAuto Scene Mode restrictions Taking pictures with your own settings Shortest recording distance Adjusting focusAdjust focus according to subject Return to desired compositionRecording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recordingPress the motion picture button again to end recording Recording motion pictures Recording motion picturesSelected scene Scenes for motion picture Press again to enter Viewing your pictures Normal PlayZooming in and viewing Playback Zoom Viewing a list of pictures Multi PlaybackViewing your pictures Normal Play Searching pictures by their recording date Calendar Viewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and pressOperations during motion picture playback Press to delete displayed picture Deleting picturesUse to select Delete Multi/Delete All and press MENU/SET Delete MultiDeleting pictures Press MENU/SET Setting the menuPress To select AF Mode and press Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SETMotion Picture menu Setup menuMenu type Rec menuUsing the Setup menu Auto Review Reset Reset Rec. settings?Reset setup parameters? Light Freq 50Hz / 60HzFormat When a card/built-inRestored. Check Content of the card Built-in memoryPress to change display Recording ModePlayback Mode Changing recording information displayZoom In/Out Using ZoomExtended Optical Zoom Using ZoomZoom types and use Optical ZoomTaking pictures with flash Available flash range when Sensitivity setting isShutter speeds for each flash mode Scene ModeTaking pictures with flash Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode Press the shutter button fully again to end recordingTips About panorama playback Taking pictures according to the scene Changing the selected scene mode Scene Mode menuSports Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModePortrait SceneryNight Portrait Night SceneryFood Baby SunsetHigh Sens Picture Size Using the Rec menuRecording mode Settings Setting guideUsing the Rec menu SensitivitySensitivity 100 1600 White Balance Setting White Balance manuallyUsing the Rec menu AWB operational range AF ModeBurst Recording mode Settings on / OFFSetting Description Digital ZoomColor Mode Recording mode Settings Standard / B&W / SepiaRed-Eye Removal Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF Date StampClock Set 1280x720 pixels Using the Motion Picture menuRec Quality 169Different playback methods Playback Mode Operations during Slide Show Different playback methods Playback ModeSlide Show Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SETRecording information such as Scene Modes Category SelectionSelect category with cursor button and press MENU/SET CalendarResize Using the Playback menuUsing the Playback menu To clear all ProtectCopy Computer specifications Using with your PCLoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP / Vista / 7 Using the supplied softwareUsing with your PC PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Windows XP / Vista / 7Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIOCheck the environment of your PC Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied softwareCopying still pictures and motion pictures Connect camera to computerGetting Ready Mac To cancel connectionFolder and file names on computer WindowsConnect camera to printer PrintingSelect All Printing multiple picturesPrinting Multi SelectUse cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SET Making print settings on the cameraUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET SettingsPrinting in store Using computerUsing printer Printing with date and textRecording quality →63 Recording Mode →21List of LCD monitor displays RecordingList of LCD monitor displays PlaybackMessage displays Insert SD card again Try another card Memory card parameter errorRead Error / Write Error Please check the card Message displaysRecorded pictures look white Charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully chargedCamera does not work even if the camera is turned on Cannot record picturesTroubleshooting Multiple flashes are emitted Brightness is unstableMonitor flickers indoors No flash emittedRed areas in pictures appear blackened Playback volume and beep volume are lowIncorrect date displayed in Calendar Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screenComputer does not recognize card only reads built-in memory Cannot print when connecting to printerEdges of pictures are cut off when printing Cannot communicate with the computerLens makes a clicking noise Menu not displayed in desired languageCamera rattles if shaken Camera is hotUsage cautions and notes When in useUsage cautions and notes Memory cardsAbout AC adaptor supplied Disclaimer Personal Information