Panasonic DMC-FX40/DMC-FX48 Scene detection, Face Recognition, AF Tracking Function

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Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted].

Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.

If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

Scene detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.

¦> [i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-MACRO]

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

[i-BABY]¢

Only when [] is selected

Only when [Œ] is selected

[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].

¢When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.

Face Recognition

Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with information such as name and birthday.

When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially. The camera will also remember the face during the face recognition, and detect the face that the picture is taken for many times automatically, displaying the face recognition registration screen.

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AF Tracking Function

It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.

1Press 3.

[

] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.

AF Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of the

screen.

Press 3 again to cancel.

2Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and

press 4 to lock the subject.

AF tracking frame will turn yellow.

An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen.

Press 3 to cancel.

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Contents Model No. DMC-FX40/DMC-FX48 Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyAbout the battery pack Carefully observe copyright lawsAbout the battery charger Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover How to replace the FuseAbout Condensation When the lens is fogged up Care of the cameraAbout cards that can be used in this unit Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csThis Site is English only Contents Standard Accessories Names of the Components PressCard/Battery door Release lever DC coupler cover Charging the Battery Detach the battery after charging is completedBattery life Recording conditions by Cipa standardInserting and Removing the Card optional/the Battery Do not touch the connection terminals of the cardTurn the camera on Setting Date/Time Clock SetChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SETSlide the REC/PLAYBACK selector switch to Setting the MenuSetting menu items Set the mode dial to · Press MENU/SET to display the menuPress Press Press 4 to select the Setup menu iconPress 3/4 to select AF Mode Press 3/4 to select š Press MENU/SET to setSelecting the REC Mode Taking pictures using the automatic function REC mode ñPress the shutter button halfway to focus AF Tracking Function Scene detectionFace Recognition Portrait Scenery Macro Night Portrait Night Scenery BABY¢Taking pictures with your favourite settings FocusingREC mode · Slide the REC/PLAYBACK selector switch a to Playing back Pictures Normal PlayPress 2/1 to select the picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press ‚ Deleting PicturesTo delete a single picture Press 2 to select YES and then press MENU/SETExample When an English language OS For WindowsFor Macintosh Specifications Shutter speed Metering modeISO sensitivity White balanceBattery Pack Lithium-ion Panasonic DimensionsBattery Charger Panasonic DE-A60EDMC-FX40SG MassPanasonic Corporation