Panasonic DMC-FX5GN, DMC-FX1GN Taking Pictures in Simple Mode, Select PICT.MODE, Auto Review

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Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode

We recommend you use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture.

•Offering simplified menu for ease of use.

•The picture size is easy to select.

•The icons on the display are larger.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P27)

1Select [PICT.MODE].

PICT.MODE

 

ENLARGE

 

 

4"

t

6"/10

t

15cm

 

E-MAIL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO REVIEW

 

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEEP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

 

CLOCK SET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

SET

EXIT

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

WB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2Select [ENLARGE],

[4qt6q/10t15cm] or [E-MAIL].

PICT.MODE

 

ENLARGE

 

 

4"

t

6"/10

t

15cm

 

E-MAIL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO REVIEW

 

 

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEEP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

 

CLOCK SET

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

SET

EXIT

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WB

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

E

V

IEW

SET

R

E

V

IEW

•[AUTO REVIEW]

[ON]: The recorded picture automatically appears on

the screen for about 1 second.

[OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear.

•[BEEP]

[ON]: The operational sound turns on.

[OFF]: The operational sound turns off.

•[CLOCK SET] (P19)

SET

•[ENLARGE]:

This selection is intended for situations when large printing is desired. The camera is preset to [2304a1728] (DMC-FX5)/

[2048a1536] (DMC-FX1) in [Fine] picture mode.

•[4qa6q/10a15cm]:

This selection will offer an easy way to produce small “general purpose” prints.

•[E-MAIL]:

This selection favors smaller file size, optimized for home page and e-mail use.

•Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

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Contents Model No.DMC-FX5GN DMC-FX1GN Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerContents Playback advanced Standard Accessories Names of the Components 15 1413Battery Charger/AC Adaptor P10 Open the card/battery door Insert the battery. P12 Quick GuideTake a picture. P28 Connect the AC cable Charging the BatteryAttach the battery to the AC adaptor Detach the battery About the Battery Battery indicationCharging environment and charging error Charging time and available recording timeInserting the Battery PreparationRemoving the Battery Open the terminal door Using the AC AdaptorConnect the AC cable Connect the DC cable Access to the card SD Memory Card supplied About the CardMultiMediaCard optional SD Memory CardInserting the Card Open the card/battery door Removing the CardStrap eyelet Attaching the StrapPass the top of the strap through Initial setting Select Clock SET from Set date and timeSelect M/D/Y, D/M/Y or Y/M/D Date PrintingSetup Menu Select the Setup MenuPress the Menu button Select the desired itemMenu Functions MonitorAuto REVIEW1NO.RESET1 RESET1USB Mode ECONOMY1VOLUME2 LanguageEnglish EspañolUsing the LCD Monitor Recording mode Playback modeSelecting the screen to be used Recording guide lineAbout the Histogram Example of histogramMode Dial Taking Pictures Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focusStatus indicator a Lighting Flash/Access Indicator B LightingPosture to take good pictures BlinkingFocusing ExposureJitter camera shake Care for the cameraAF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Taking Pictures in Simple Mode Select PICT.MODESelect Enlarge 4qt6q/10t15cm or E-MAIL Auto ReviewOther settings in Simple mode Power Save P22Checking the Recorded Picture Review PressEnlarge and shift the picture Deleting the recorded picture during the reviewUsing the Optical Zoom To make subjects appear further away WideAvailable flash settings Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching the flash setting Shutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode Available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivityRecording pictures basic Compensating the Exposure Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket TimesFocus on the subject to take Picture Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSwitch the self-timer setting Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Switch the burst mode settingNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Take picturesFast forwarding/Fast rewinding Playing Back PicturesSelect the picture To return to the normal playback Switch to multi screen Select the picturesPictures Multi Playback Using the Playback Zoom Enlarge the pictureTo delete a picture during the playback zoom Shift the pictureSelect the picture to be deleted Delete the picture Deleting PicturesTo delete single picture Delete the pictures To delete multi pictures Select Multi DeleteSelect the pictures to be deleted To delete all pictures Select ALL Delete Delete all of the picturesTaking Pictures using Macro Mode Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode Technique for Portrait modeTaking Pictures using Landscape Mode Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode Shutter speed in Night portrait modeTaking Pictures using Self-portrait Mode Technique for Self-portrait modeStart the recording Recording Motion ImagesSelect Motion Rate Available recording time SD Memory Motion rate Card Capacity Setting the White Balance Select W.BALANCE and set the desirable modeSetting the White Balance manually White set Select W.BALANCE and set toFinely Adjusting the White Balance Adjust the white balancePress 3 until AppearsChanging the Picture Size Select PICT.SIZE and set the picture sizeChanging the Quality Select Quality and set the qualityTaking Pictures using Spot Mode Select Spot Mode and set it toPicture fixing the focus on Subject and take the pictureSelect Sensitivity and set the ISO sensitivity Setting ISO SensitivityISO sensitivity DMC-FX5 DMC-FX1 Take the picture Taking Pictures with AudioSelect Audio REC. and set it to on Using the AF Trigger Press the Focus buttonAF Focus Select D.ZOOM and set it to on Using the Digital ZoomEntering the digital zoom range Using the Colour Effect Select COL.EFFECT and set the colourAdjusting the Quality of the Picture Picture Adjustment Select PICT.ADJ. and set itUsing the Optical Image Stabilizer Select Stabilizer and set itSelect Image Capture Creating Flip AnimationCapturing images Select Flip Anim Check the image Select Frame Rate and set Playing back a created flip animation Deleting all of still images used for flip animationPlaying Back Pictures with Audio Play back the audioPlaying Back Motion Images Select the picture with the motion image iconTo pause Play back the motion imagesExample When rotating clockwise Rotating the PictureSelect Rotate Select the direction to rotate the pictureSelect Single Single setting/cancelSelect Dpof Print Select the picture and set Multi setting/cancel Select Dpof Print Select the pictures and setNumber of prints Select MultiSelect Cancel To cancel all settings Select Dpof PrintSelect YES to cancel all settings Select Index Index setting/cancel Select Dpof PrintSelect YES to index setting When the index is already set To print the dateSelect Protect CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Multi setting/To cancel all settings Playing Back with Slide Show Select Slide Show Select the following itemsSelect the type of pictures to play back DurationSelect Start Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures Audio Dubbing Select Audio DUBStop audio recording Select the picture and start audio recordingResizing the Pictures Select ResizeSelect the size and set it Select the picture and set itSelect YES or no and set it Trimming the Pictures Select TrimmingSelect the picture to trim Enlarge or decrease the picture100 Select YES to format Formatting the CardSelect Format Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen Playing back pictures with AV cable suppliedViewing pictures in other countries Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slotBefore Connecting with USB Connection Cable Select USB MODE. In the recording modeUSB mode PC to be connected Printer to be Connected Select Mass Storage or PTPMessage Connecting to a PC Mass Storage Windows Drive appears on the My Computer folderConnecting to a PC PTP ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ Connecting to a Printer Select the picture to print Using a Printer PictBridgeSingle picture Select Single Picture Select YES and print Dpof picture Select Dpof Picture Select Single Picture Select YES and print Using a Printer USB Direct-PrintSingle picture 101 Turn the camera off Remove the card and the battery. P13After Use Screen Display RecordingRecording in Simple mode 1000 1. JAN.20041000 1.JAN EnlargeREC mode menu Menu ItemsSimple mode menu Play mode menuDpof Print P76 Slide Show P83 Trimming P88When carrying this camera, take care not to drop or hit it 108Optimal Use of the Battery Be sure to remove the battery after useDispose of an unusable battery BatteryPrinting pictures recorded with Hdtv mode CardAC adaptor LCD monitorHdtv Approximate number of recordable pictures and the sizeDMC-FX5 DMC-FX1 Mode Dial is not in the Proper Position Message DisplayTroubleshooting Clock setting is reset Picture does not appear on the televisionSome pixels are inactive or Always lit on the LCD monitor Pictures cannot be printedDigital Camera DMC-FX5Battery Charger/AC Adaptor Panasonic DE-929B Battery Pack lithium-ion Panasonic CGA-S001EDIGITAL/AV OUT DC IN/EXTMemo 118 119 VQT0G32

DMC-FX1GN, DMC-FX5GN specifications

The Panasonic DMC-FX5GN and DMC-FX1GN are compact digital cameras designed to cater to photography enthusiasts seeking versatility and performance in a portable form factor. Both models were released in the mid-2000s, showcasing innovative features that set them apart in the market.

The DMC-FX5GN boasts a 5.0-megapixel sensor, while the DMC-FX1GN features a slightly lower resolution of 5.0 megapixels, providing sharp and clear images for everyday photography. With their compact design, both cameras are easy to carry, making them perfect for capturing spontaneous moments on the go. The slim profile is coupled with an ergonomic grip, which enhances usability, ensuring that users can hold the camera comfortably during extended shooting sessions.

One of the key highlights of these models is the advanced image stabilization technology known as MEGA O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilizer). This feature effectively minimizes the effects of hand-shake, allowing users to capture clearer images in low-light conditions or while using telephoto settings. Coupled with the bright Leica DC lens, which offers a focal length equivalent to 35mm to 105mm, the DMC-FX5GN and DMC-FX1GN provide excellent optical performance, producing vibrant colors and sharp detail.

Both models offer various shooting modes, including Intelligent Auto and Scene modes, enabling users to adapt quickly to different shooting environments. The user-friendly interface ensures that even novice photographers can navigate settings without difficulty. Additionally, the cameras provide up to 3x optical zoom, making them suitable for capturing distant subjects without sacrificing image quality.

The DMC-FX5GN and DMC-FX1GN are equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD screen, offering clear visibility for composing shots and reviewing images. This display is particularly beneficial for outdoor shooting, where lighting conditions can often affect visibility.

In terms of video capabilities, both models support VGA video recording at 30 frames per second, adding versatility for capturing moving moments. Furthermore, they support a range of storage options, including SD and SDHC memory cards, allowing users to expand their storage capacity based on their needs.

Overall, the Panasonic DMC-FX5GN and DMC-FX1GN provide a solid mix of performance, portability, and user-friendly features, making them ideal choices for anyone looking to enhance their photography skills while enjoying the convenience of a compact camera.
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