Panasonic DMC-F5 owner manual Taking pictures with self-timer

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Taking pictures with self-timer

Recording mode:

We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.

Press to display [Selftimer]

Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/ SET]

Take a picture

Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.

Self-timer indicator (Flashes for set duration)

• To cancel while in operation → Press [MENU/SET]

●You cannot use the self-timer for motion picture recording.

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Contents Customers only Register online atContents Application Record ContentsApplication View Connecting with other devicesContents Recording modeCamera handling Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upBefore use 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 →22Camera status Charge Charging batteryAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging battery Inserting the batteryTo remove 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 compositionPress the motion picture button again to end recording Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording Selected scene Scenes for motion picture Recording motion picturesRecording motion pictures Press again to enter Viewing your pictures Normal PlayViewing your pictures Normal Play Zooming in and viewing Playback ZoomViewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Searching pictures by their recording date Calendar Operations during motion picture playback Viewing motion picturesSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Press to delete displayed picture Deleting picturesDeleting pictures Use to select Delete Multi/Delete All and press MENU/SETDelete Multi 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 isTaking pictures with flash Shutter speeds for each flash modeScene Mode Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode Tips Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot ModePress the shutter button fully again to end recording 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 SceneryFood Night PortraitNight Scenery High Sens BabySunset Picture Size Using the Rec menuRecording mode Settings Setting guideSensitivity 100 1600 Using the Rec menuSensitivity White Balance Setting White Balance manuallyUsing the Rec menu AWB operational range AF ModeBurst Recording mode Settings on / OFFSetting Description Digital ZoomRed-Eye Removal Color ModeRecording mode Settings Standard / B&W / Sepia Clock Set Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFDate Stamp 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 softwareGetting Ready Copying still pictures and motion picturesConnect camera to computer 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