Panasonic DMC-FX30, DMCFX30K Recording guide line, Histogram, Examples of histogram

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫Recording guide line

When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

A[]:This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking

pictures with a well-balanced

composition.

B[ ]:This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact

center of the screen.

∫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 you to easily check a picture’s exposure.

•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 allows you to get the maximum performance from your camera. A When the values are concentrated on

the left, the picture is under exposed. B When the values are distributed evenly,

the exposure is proper and the brightness is well-balanced.

C When the values are concentrated on the right, the picture is overexposed.

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Examples of histogram

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AUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Overexposed ¢Histogram

•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 is an approximation in recording mode.

•The histogram of a picture may not match in recording mode and playback mode.

•The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc.

•The histogram does not appear in simple

mode [] or motion picture mode [] and during multi playback or calendar

playback and playback zoom.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A FCC NoteFollowing Applies only in Canada About the battery packDeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No About the battery charger Battery chargerCare of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera Places with a lot of sand or dustContents Focusing in low light conditions Setting a color effect and pictureSetting the picture to print Digital Camera Accessory Order FormStandard Accessories Names ComponentsDE-A39B Card is optionalPreparation Charge the battery. P10 Insert the battery and the card. P12Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take picturesAbout the Battery Detach the battery after charging is completedBattery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged Charging/number of recordable PicturesInserting Removing the Card Optional/the Battery When the Charge indicator flashesPlayback time ChargingWe recommend using a Panasonic card About the Built-in Memory/the Card optionalInitial setting MENU/SET button Cursor buttons Mode dialPress MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csPress MENU/SET to set About the Mode DialChanging the clock setting Setting the Menu Press MENU/SETPress 3/4 to select the setting Press 4 to select the Setup menu iconPress 3/4 to select the menu item PressAbout the Setup Menu Volume NO.RESETMonitor Guide LineReset Video OUTScene Menu Dial DisplayLCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD 3 4 5 6Flash AF assist lamp When holding the camera vertically Using the flashTaking Pictures Focus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶Focusing P23 Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P58Exposure P39 LockTaking Pictures in Simple Mode PICT.MODEEnlarge MailOther Settings in Simple mode Auto Review OFFRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Further extending the zoom Menu operationChecking the Recorded Picture Review Press 4 REVPress 2/1 to select the picture Rotate the zoom lever towards TWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Playing back picturesTo delete a single picture Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to setTo delete Multi Delete ALL DeleteSimple mode Recording modePlayback mode About the LCD MonitorExamples of histogram Recording guide lineHistogram Power LCD/High angle mode Press LCD Mode for 1 secondPress 3/4 to select a mode Press Press 3/4 to select a mode Canceling Power LCD or High angle ModeSwitching to the appropriate flash Setting Photo flashAvailable flash settings by recording mode AutoAUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 Forced onAuto ISOShutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Red-eye ReductionTaking Pictures with the Self-timer You can also press 2 to selectCompensating the Exposure Press MENU/SET to finishUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positiveTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket When auto bracket is activated, Audio REC. cannot be usedPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET SettingsPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then press Focus range Taking Close-up PicturesYou cannot use the following functions Zoom Refer to P37 for information about the shutter speed Press 4 at a to switch to the next menu screenAbout the information Technique for Portrait mode PortraitTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Night scenery modeRed-eye reduction or Forced on White balance cannot be set Technique for Party mode Use the flashTechnique for Candle light mode Age display setting Birthday settingTake pictures Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Turn the camera off when taking off or landing Technique for Fireworks modeTechnique for Aerial photo mode Adjusting the white balance WB Adjust Press 2 again to cancel AF lockMotion Picture Mode Press the shutter button fully to stop recordingIf you selected on the screen shown in step If you selected On the screen Shown in stepPress MENU/SET to close the menu Select the desired item Set the year, month and date Setting the departure/return dateNumber of days that have passed since the departure date Canceling the travel date Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a pictureSetting the home area Home Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World TimeFinishing setting the home area Setting the travel destination areaSetting the home area HOME. P55 World Time setting also affects simple modeUsing the REC Mode Menu Press and hold Func when recordingUsing the quick setting You can also close the menu by pressing FuncAWB Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureBalance Finely adjusting the white balance About the white balance fine adjustmentWhite balance icon on the screen turns red or blue About the white balanceSetting the light sensitivity Setting the aspect ratio of picturesSensitivity Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY AF Mode Setting the focus methodAudio REC Recording still pictures with audioStabilizer About orDetecting jitter and compensating for it MODE1Burst Taking Pictures using BurstFocus is fixed when the first picture is taken If the AF assist lamp is set to ON, an AF area Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierAF Assist Lamp Recording bright pictures in dark places Slow ShutterCOL.MODE Displaying Multiple Displaying Pictures by Recording DateRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Press 3/4/2/1 to select a pictureUsing the Playback Zoom Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played backPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/SET Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picturePlaying Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion picturesTo pause Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewindingAudio DUB. Motion pictures only Press 3 to pause motion picture playbackPictures with audio When a motion picture with Or was selected To stop using the 9 screens playback screenPress the shutter button Picture sizeUsing the Play mode menu Slide ShowPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Playing back pictures in order for a fixed durationPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finishALL EffectSetting your favorite pictures FavoriteRotate DISP./ROTATE Deleting all favoritesPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuDate Stamp Rotate Picture is rotated manuallyPress 2/1 to select the picture Press MENU/SET Then pressPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Shooting Date TimeMulti setting Print with Date setting for Dpof printSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Dpof PrintTo cancel all settings Number of prints icon B appearsTo print the date Date print icon Date C appearsFollowing functions cannot be used with protected pictures ProtectPreventing accidental erasure of pictures Audio DUB ResizePress 4 to stop recording Press 2/1 to select the size and then pressAspect ratio setting Picture size TrimmingMessage Delete Original PICTURE? appears Enlarging a picture and trimming itAspect Conv Press 3/4 to select or and then press MENU/SETPress 2/1 to select a picture and then press Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 pictureOnly when selecting CopyPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Copying the picture dataFormat Initializing the built-in memory or a cardConnecting to a PC Set the camera to a mode other than modeWindows MacintoshAbout motion picture playback on a Folder CompositionFolder number File number JPG pictures MOV motion pictures Conditions under which a different Folder number is usedConnected, change the mode to a mode Printing the Pictures Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SETDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SETPrint with Date OFF NUM. of PrintsPaper Size PostcardSetting the date printing with Dpof print in advance When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperPlaying back pictures using the AV cable supplied Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera onSet the TV ASPECT. P20 Turn this unit and the TV off SD Memory Card slotRecording in normal picture mode Initial setting Recording after settingsScreen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode PlaybackAudio playback P69 Bring charged spare batteries when going out Dispose of unusable batteryAbout the Lens ChargerMessage Display This Memory Card is LockedNo Valid Picture to Play This Picture is ProtectedBUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY? Memory Card Error Format this CARD?Memory Card Parameter Error Memory Card Error Please Check the CardPlease RE-CONNECT the Printer TroubleshootingUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable 100 Motion picture recording stops in the middleLCD monitor LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment101 Noise appears on the LCD monitorFlash Flash is not activated Flash is activated 2 times102 103 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 104Number of recordable pictures Approx MB105 Available recording time when recording motion pictures 106Specifications 107108 109 AV OUT/DIGITALLocal dealer Digital Camera Accessory System110 For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form111 Request for Service Notice For USA Only 112113 Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service 114Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory Service CenterPanasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 115Précautions à prendre 116Pour le Canada AvertissementPropos du chargeur de batterie 117Propos du bloc-batterie Index 118119 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3