Panasonic DMC-FX7GN Technique for Night scenery mode, Technique for Night portrait mode

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			Recording pictures (advanced)

		Night scenery mode		Night portrait mode

This mode allows you to take a picture of a nightscape. The landscape can be recorded vividly by using the slow shutter speed.

This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and the slow shutter speed.

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∫Technique for Night scenery mode

• Since the shutter speed becomes slow (max. about 8 sec.), use a tripod.

•The focus range is 5 m– ¶.

•The shutter may be kept closed (max. about 8 seconds) after taking a picture with slow shutter speed, but it is not a malfunction.

•When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible.

•The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [].

•The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

∫Technique for Night portrait mode

• When you take pictures holding the camera in your hands, hold it firmly and use the stabilizer function (P42).

The shutter speed becomes slow in this mode. We recommend using a tripod.

• Keep the subject still for about 1 second when taking a picture.

• Take a picture within the available flash range [max. 2.0 m] of the subject.

• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide.

•The focus range is 120 cm– 3 m.

•The shutter may be kept closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking a picture with slow shutter speed, but this is not a malfunction.

•When you take pictures in dark places, noises may become visible.

•Flash setting is fixed to Slow sync./

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Contents Model No.DMC-FX7GN DMC-FX2GN Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerIf you will not be using the camera for Long time About the LensAbout These Operating Instructions About illustrations of the cursor buttonContents Dpof Print Slide ShowTrimming Standard Accessories Names of the Components 3 2 Lens1011 12 Charge the battery. P11 Quick GuidePlay back the pictures Charging the Battery with the Charger About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open itInserting/Removing the Card About handling a card Access to the cardAbout the Card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optionalApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size DMC-FX7 DMC-FX2Hdtv Initial setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetSelect Clock SET from the Setup menu. P19 Set date and timePreparation Setup Menu Monitor Power SaveMenu Functions Auto ReviewNo operational sound On the next recording. The folder number is updated,OFF Soft operational soundScene Menu Video OUTPAL LanguageSimple mode P31 Playback mode P44About the LCD Monitor Recording guide line Histogram Example of histogramMode Dial Taking PicturesTurn the camera on Set the mode dial to Normal picture mode Take a pictureTaking pictures AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Correct posture for taking good picturesFocusing Jitter camera shakeExposure 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 EnlargeNO.RESET Reset USB Mode Video OUT Language Economy PICT.SIZE Quality Audio REC. DMC-FX7Slow Shutter COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ Flip Anim Checking the Recorded Picture Review PressEnlarge and shift the picture Using the Optical Zoom To make subjects appear closer use TeleTo make subjects appear further away use Wide Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash settingPhoto flash ISO80 DMC-FX7 Available flash settings by recording modeAUTO¢ ISO64 DMC-FX2When using the photo flash Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Switch the self-timer settingFocus on the subject to take the picture Compensating the Exposure Under exposedProperly Exposed Over exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer Stabilizer MODE1Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Number of pictures recorded in burst modePlaying 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 To delete a picture during the playback zoomSelect Multi Delete Deleting PicturesSelect the picture to be deleted Select the pictures to be deletedDelete all of the pictures Delete the picturesSelect ALL Delete To delete all picturesMotion image mode Using the Mode DialMacro mode Select Motion RateAvailable recording time seconds Press the shutter button halfwayPress the shutter button fully to start the recording You cannot record audio on DMC-FX2Scene mode Night Scenery P54 Night Portrait P54 Self Portrait P56Sports mode Technique for Sports modeTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait modeTechnique for Fireworks mode Technique for Party modeSnow mode Self portrait mode Technique for Self-portrait modeRecording pictures advanced Using the REC mode menu Slow Shutter P64White Balance W.BALANCE Auto White BalanceSetting the White Balance manually White set About the white balance fine adjustmentAbout the white balance ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZE ISO sensitivity 400Audio Recording Audio REC Quality QualityAF Mode AF Mode Slow shutter Setting AF Assist LampSlow Shutter Slow Shutter Picture 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 Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images To pauseSelect 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 ALLSelect Start By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stopsSD Slide Show Adding Audio to Recorded DMC-FX7 onlySelect the picture and start audio recording Select the size and set it Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect Resize Select YES or no and set it Select the picture and set itSelect Trimming Trimming the PicturesSelect the picture to trim and set it 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 FormatPlayback advanced Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Turn the TV on and select external inputPlaying back pictures with the supplied cable Select 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 WindowsConnecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer PICTURE. P88PICTURE. P87 Set the print settings Select a picture to be printedSingle picture Select Print Start and then print out the picture Select Dpof PictureDpof picture Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Screen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode DEC.2004 1000DEC.2004 PlaybackOthers Dispose of an unusable battery BatteryWhen you go out, bring charged spare batteries ChargerPrinting pictures recorded with Hdtv mode Folder CompositionExport Misc PRIVATE1 Mode Dial is not in the Proper Position Message DisplayTroubleshooting Reset Monochrome When connecting to aClock setting is BlurredMonitor Noise appears on Conditions Causes/Remedies Lens clicksOr always lit on the LCD LCD monitorSpecifications Operating Temperature DimensionsWeight FlashInput Battery Charger Panasonic DE-992ABattery Pack lithium-ion OutputMemo VQT0M35