Panasonic DMC-FX7PP, DMCFX7K operating instructions Histogram, Example of histogram

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Preparation

∫Histogram

•A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.

•It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed.

•It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in those situations where automatic exposure may be difficult due to uneven lighting. Using the histogram feature will allow you to get the best performance from the camera.

•When the values are concentrated to the left A, the picture is under exposed.

•When the values in the histogram are distributed evenly B, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is well-balanced.

•When the values are concentrated to the right C, the picture is over exposed.

Example of histogram

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•When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.

•The histogram does not appear when in motion image mode [ ], during multi playback and playback zoom.

•The histogram in the recording mode is an approximation.

•The histogram in recording and playback may not match each other.

•The histogram in this camera does not match the one displayed on image editing software used with a PC, etc.

AUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed ¢Histogram

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFCC Note U.S. only DMC-FX7About the Lens If you will not be using the camera for a long timeCare for the camera About illustrations of the cursor button When you press the 4 buttonAbout These Operating Instructions Contents Audio DUB Dpof PrintSlide Show TrimmingStandard Accessories Flash P37 Self-timer Indicator P40Names of the Components Lens partCard/Battery Door P14 Camera Switch P20Mode Dial P27 Speaker for Operational SoundPlay back the pictures Charge the battery. P12Quick Guide Set the clock. P18Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging the Battery with the ChargerDetach the battery About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open it Inserting/Removing the CardAbout handling a card Access to the cardAbout the Card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optional223 256 MB 390 709 1200 1950 Approximate number of recordable pictures and the sizeHdtv 445 512 MB 785 1429 2418 3929Initial setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetSelect Clock SET from the Setup menu. P20 Set date and timePreparation Be sure to press 1 at the end to determine the setting Setup MenuTurn the camera on Select the Setup Menu Select the desired item Press the Menu buttonMonitor Power SaveMenu Functions Auto ReviewOFF NO.RESETECO Economy BeepVideo OUT ResetUSB Mode Scene MenuAbout the LCD Monitor Playback mode P45Simple mode P32 Selecting the screen to be usedRecording guide line Histogram Example of histogramMode Dial Taking PicturesTaking pictures Turn the camera on Set the mode dial to Normal picture modeTake a picture AF/AE Lock AF Auto Focus AE Auto Exposure Correct posture for taking good picturesExposure FocusingJitter camera shake Recording pictures basic Select the desired item and set the desired value Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSettings in Simple mode PICT.MODE MailMODE2 Other Settings in Simple modeEconomy OFF EnlargePICT.SIZE Quality Audio REC You cannot set the following items in the Simple modeNO.RESET Reset USB Mode Video OUT Language Economy ZoomEnlarge and shift the picture When the mode dial is in a recording mode, pressChecking the Recorded Picture Review 1k4k8k 8k4k1kTo make subjects appear further away use Wide Using the Optical ZoomTo make subjects appear closer use Tele Photo flash Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting Do not cover it with your finger or any other itemsISO80 Available flash settings by recording modeAUTO¢ 60 1/2000 Focus on the subject to take the picture Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSwitch the self-timer setting Compensate the exposure toward positive Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Properly Exposed Over exposedTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer Stabilizer MODE1Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeHigh speed Low speed No limit No display canceled Playing Back Pictures Select the pictureSelect the pictures Switch to multi screenPictures Multi Playback To return to the normal playbackShift the picture Using the Playback ZoomEnlarge the picture 1k2k4k8k16k 16k8k4k2k1kSelect Multi Delete Deleting PicturesSelect the picture to be deleted Select the pictures to be deletedDelete all of the pictures Delete the picturesSelect ALL Delete It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at onceFocus range Using the Mode DialMacro mode Select Motion Rate Motion image modeWhen the subject is focused, the focus indication 1 lights Press the shutter button fully to start the recordingAvailable recording time seconds SD Memory Card Motion rate sec CapacityFireworks P56 Party P57 Snow P57 Scene modeNight Scenery P55 Night Portrait P56 Self Portrait P58Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Technique for Sports modeScenery mode Technique for Night scenery modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Technique for Fireworks modeParty mode Snow mode Technique for Party modeThis mode allows you to take a picture of yourself Technique for Self-portrait modeZoom P66 COL.EFFECT P66 PICT.ADJ. P66 Flip ANIM. P67 Using the REC mode menuSlow Shutter P65 Daylight For auto setting autoWhite Balance W.BALANCE On a bright dayAbout the white balance fine adjustment Setting the White Balance manually White setAdjusted when the photo flash is insufficient About the white balance1920k1080 pixels ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZEISO sensitivity 400 Quality Quality Audio Recording Audio REC AF Mode AF Mode Area-focusing Camera focuses on anySlow Shutter Slow Shutter Slow shutter SettingAF Assist Lamp AF assist lamp does not turnPicture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Digital Zoom D.ZOOMSelect Image Capture Flip Animation Flip AnimSelect Flip Anim REC PICT.ADJSelect Frame Rate and set the number of frames Capture images for flip animationSelect Create Motion Image Select Create Motion Image and create a flip animationDeleting all still images used to create flip animation To pause Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion ImagesCursor displayed during playback corresponds to 3/4/ 2/1 Picture with audio cannot be resized P78 or trimmed P79Select the picture to be rotated and set it Using the Play mode menuRotating the Picture Rotate Select RotateSetting the Picture to be Printed and the Number Select Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelTo cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings To print the datePreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelCancel SETSet the items of the Slide Show Playing Back with Slide ShowSelect Slide SHOW, then select ALL or Dpof SD Slide Show Select StartBy pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stops Adding Audio to Recorded Stop audio recording Select the picture and start audio recordingSelect the size and set it Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect Resize Select YES or no and set it Select the picture and set itSelect the picture to trim and set it Trimming the PicturesSelect Trimming Enlarge or decrease the pictureInitializing the Card Format Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to setSelect YES or no and set it Select FormatDuring formatting, do not turn the camera off Turn the camera and the TV off Playing Back Pictures with a TV ScreenPlaying back pictures with the supplied cable Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slotSelect USB Mode Before Connecting with USB Connection CableUSB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPWhen using Windows 98/98 SE MessageConnecting to a PC Macintosh About PictBridge PTP settingPC Windows PictBridge PTP WindowsUSB connection cable supplied AC adaptor DMW-CAC2 optional Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterWhen the Dpof Select Single Print is not set PICTURE. P89Single picture Set the print settingsSelect a picture to be printed Dpof picture Select Print Start and then print out the pictureSelect Dpof Picture Set the Dpof print with this camera in advance. P72Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Recording Screen Display17 16 Recording in simple mode 1000 DECPlayback Flip animation P67Others When you go out, bring charged spare batteries BatteryStore the removed battery in the battery carrying case Dispose of an unusable batteryCard100PANA Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeFolder Composition Export Misc PRIVATE1Message Display Troubleshooting Reset Monochrome When connecting to aClock setting is BlurredLCD monitor Or always lit on the LCDMonitor Noise appears on Appears on the LCDSpecifications Operating Temperature DimensionsWeight Battery Charger Panasonic DE-991BDigital Camera Accessory System Accessory#Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Electric of Puerto RICO, INC. 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