Panasonic DMC-FX2GN, DMC-FX7GN 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 in image editing software used with a PC, etc.

AUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed ¢Histogram

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Contents Model No.DMC-FX7GN DMC-FX2GN Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyAbout the Lens If you will not be using the camera for Long timeAbout illustrations of the cursor button About These Operating InstructionsContents Slide Show Dpof PrintTrimming Standard Accessories 3 2 Lens Names of the Components1011 12 Quick Guide Charge the battery. P11Play back the pictures Charging the Battery with the Charger About the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open it Inserting/Removing the BatteryInserting/Removing the Card About the Card Access to the cardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optionalDMC-FX7 DMC-FX2 Approximate number of recordable pictures and the sizeHdtv Select Clock SET from the Setup menu. P19 Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Set date and timePreparation Setup Menu Menu Functions Power SaveMonitor Auto ReviewOFF On the next recording. The folder number is updated,No operational sound Soft operational soundPAL Video OUTScene Menu LanguagePlayback mode P44 Simple mode P31About the LCD Monitor Recording guide line Example of histogram HistogramTaking Pictures Mode DialTake a picture Turn the camera on Set the mode dial to Normal picture modeTaking pictures Correct posture for taking good pictures AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposureJitter camera shake FocusingExposure Recording pictures basic Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSelect the desired item and set the desired value MailEconomy OFF Other Settings in Simple modeMODE2 EnlargePICT.SIZE Quality Audio REC. DMC-FX7 NO.RESET Reset USB Mode Video OUT Language EconomySlow Shutter COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ Flip Anim Press Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewEnlarge and shift the picture To make subjects appear closer use Tele Using the Optical ZoomTo make subjects appear further away use Wide Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashPhoto flash AUTO¢ Available flash settings by recording modeISO80 DMC-FX7 ISO64 DMC-FX2When using the photo flash Switch the self-timer setting Taking Pictures with the Self-timerFocus on the subject to take the picture Under exposed Compensating the ExposureProperly Exposed Over exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket MODE1 Optical Image Stabilizer StabilizerNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeSelect the picture Playing Back PicturesPictures Multi Playback Switch to multi screenSelect the pictures To return to the normal playbackEnlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomShift the picture To delete a picture during the playback zoomSelect the picture to be deleted Deleting PicturesSelect Multi Delete Select the pictures to be deletedSelect ALL Delete Delete the picturesDelete all of the pictures To delete all picturesMacro mode Using the Mode DialMotion image mode Select Motion RatePress the shutter button fully to start the recording Press the shutter button halfwayAvailable recording time seconds You cannot record audio on DMC-FX2Scene mode Self Portrait P56 Night Scenery P54 Night Portrait P54Technique for Sports mode Sports modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Technique for Night scenery modeTechnique for Party mode Technique for Fireworks modeTechnique for Self-portrait mode Snow mode Self portrait modeRecording pictures advanced Slow Shutter P64 Using the REC mode menuAuto White Balance White Balance W.BALANCEAbout the white balance fine adjustment Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance ISO sensitivity 400 ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZEQuality Quality Audio Recording Audio RECAF Mode AF Mode AF Assist Lamp Slow shutter SettingSlow Shutter Slow Shutter Digital Zoom D.ZOOM Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJSelect Flip Anim Flip Animation Flip AnimSelect Image Capture REC PICT.ADJSelect Create Motion Image Capture images for flip animationSelect Frame Rate and set the number of frames 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 ImagesRotating the Picture Rotate Using the Play mode menuSelect the picture to be rotated and set it Select RotateSelect Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel Setting the Picture to be Printed and the NumberTo print the date To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settingsCancel Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect SETSelect Slide SHOW, then select ALL or Dpof Playing Back with Slide ShowSet the items of the Slide Show ALLBy pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stops Select StartSD Slide Show DMC-FX7 only Adding Audio to RecordedSelect the picture and start audio recording Select Resize Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect the size and set it 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 pictureSelect YES or no and set it Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to setInitializing the Card Format Select FormatPlayback advanced Turn the TV on and select external input Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPlaying back pictures with the supplied cable USB Mode Before Connecting with USB Connection CableSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPMessage When using Windows 98/98 SEConnecting to a PC PC Windows About PictBridge PTP settingMacintosh PictBridge PTP WindowsPICTURE. P88 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterPICTURE. P87 Select a picture to be printed Set the print settingsSingle picture Select Dpof Picture Select Print Start and then print out the pictureDpof picture Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Recording Screen DisplayDEC.2004 1000 Recording in simple modePlayback DEC.2004Others When you go out, bring charged spare batteries BatteryDispose of an unusable battery ChargerFolder Composition Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeExport Misc PRIVATE1 Message Display Mode Dial is not in the Proper PositionTroubleshooting Clock setting is Monochrome When connecting to aReset BlurredOr always lit on the LCD Conditions Causes/Remedies Lens clicksMonitor Noise appears on LCD monitorSpecifications Weight DimensionsOperating Temperature FlashBattery Pack lithium-ion Battery Charger Panasonic DE-992AInput OutputMemo VQT0M35