Panasonic DMC-FX10, DMC-FX12, DMCFX12S 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.

∫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 over exposed.

Examples of histogram

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AUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed ¢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 DMC-FX10 Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A FCC NoteFollowing Applies only in Canada About the battery pack About the battery chargerBattery charger Places with a lot of sand or dust Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the cameraContents Setting a picture size Quality that match your use Setting the aspect ratio of picturesTaking Pictures using Burst Focusing in low light conditionsNames Components Standard AccessoriesDE-A41B K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014 VFC409010 11 Insert the battery and the card P13 Charge the battery. P11Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take picturesBattery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged Detach the battery after charging is completedCharging/number of recordable Pictures About the BatteryInserting Removing the Battery Card optional We recommend using a Panasonic cardCheck that this unit is turned off Prepare a card. optional About the Built-in Memory/the Card optional Card optionalHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Initial setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and timeAbout the Mode Dial Press 3/4 to select the setting Setting the MenuPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu itemAbout the Setup Menu Press 4 to select the Setup menu iconPress 2 on a menu screen Monitor EconomyTravel Date P54 Beep LevelNO.RESET VolumeReset Video OUTSwitching the screen display LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCDTaking pictures Using the flashPress the shutter button fully to take a picture Focus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶Focusing P23 Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P59Exposure P40 Basic menu settings Taking Pictures in Simple ModePreventing jitter camera shake Party P47Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Other Settings in Simple mode10k15cm Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide To make subjects appear closer use Tele± Available, Not available Picture size and maximum zoom Magnification¢ DMC-FX12 ¢ DMC-FX10Menu operation Further extending the zoomPress 4 REV Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 2/1 to select the picture Rotate the zoom lever towards TPlaying back pictures To delete a single pictureWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to setTo delete Multi Delete ALL DeleteRecording mode Simple modePlayback mode About the LCD MonitorHistogram Recording guide lineIt allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure Examples of histogramPress LCD Mode for 1 second Press 3/4 to select a modePower LCD/High angle mode Canceling Power LCD or High angle Mode Press Press 3/4 to select a modeSwitching to the appropriate flash Setting Photo flashAUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 Candle Light P48 in scene mode Forced OFFForced on Flash is not activated in any recording conditionsISO AutoShutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Red-eye ReductionForced on Red-eye Reduction Slow sync You can also press 2 to select Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress MENU/SET to finish Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positiveOptical Image Stabilizer This mode detects jitter and compensates for itMODE1 During photo compositionSettings Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then pressPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Focus range Taking Close-up PicturesPress 4 at a to switch to the next menu screen Technique for Portrait mode About the informationRefer to P38 for information about the shutter speed Self Portrait Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashTechnique for Party mode Use the flash Technique for Night scenery modeTechnique for Candle light mode Age display settingBirthday setting PET Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Technique for Fireworks modeTake pictures Turn the camera off when taking off or landing Technique for Aerial photo modeAdjusting the white balance WB AdjustPress the shutter button fully to stop recording Motion Picture ModeIf you selected on the screen shown in step If you selected On the screen Shown in stepPress MENU/SET to close the menu Setting the departure/return date Number of days that have passed since the departure dateSelect the desired item Set the year, month and date Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a picture Canceling the travel dateDisplaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Setting the home area HomeSetting the travel destination area Finishing setting the home areaWorld Time setting also affects simple mode Travel destinationPress and hold Func when recording Using the REC Mode MenuUsing the quick setting You can also close the menu by pressing FuncAdjusting the hue for a more natural picture BalanceAWB Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Setting the light sensitivitySensitivity Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Setting the focus method AF ModeArea-focusing Area-focusing High speedFocusing in low light conditions becomes easier Taking Pictures using BurstBurst AF Assist LampClock SET COL.MODEVivid SepiaDisplaying Multiple Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screensPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back To return to the 1 screen playback screenTo stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture To delete a picture during Playback zoomTo pause Playing Back Motion PicturesUsing the Play mode menu Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Slide ShowPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finishRotate DISP./ROTATE Deleting all favoritesTo display the picture rotated Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressDate Stamp Rotate Picture is rotated manuallyPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET TimeWith Time Print with Date setting for Dpof print Multi settingSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Dpof PrintTo cancel all settings Number of prints icon B appearsTo print the date Preventing accidental erasure of pictures ProtectResize Press 2/1 to select the size and then pressMaking the picture smaller Press the shutter button TrimmingCopy Only when selectingPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Copying the picture dataFormat Initializing the cardDo not turn the camera off during formatting Set the camera to a mode other than mode Connecting to a PCThis message appears during data transfer WindowsFolder number File number JPG pictures MOV motion pictures Folder CompositionConditions under which a different Folder number is used About the PTP conectionPrinting the Pictures Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing Selecting a single picture and printing itPress Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SET FAVORITE¢Print with Date OFF Paper Size NUM. of PrintsPostcard Card SizeTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedSet the TV ASPECT. P20 Turn this unit and the TV off Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slotRecording after settings Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingScreen Display RecordingPlayback Recording in simple modeOthers About the Lens Dispose of unusable batteryThis Memory Card is Protected Message DisplayNo Valid Picture to Play This Picture is ProtectedMemory Card Error Format this CARD? BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Parameter Error Memory Card Error Please Check the CardTroubleshooting USB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB CablePlease RE-CONNECT the Printer Subject is not focused properly Or 3 pictures are taken at one timeMotion picture recording stops in the middle LCD monitorNoise appears on the LCD monitor LCD monitor flickers indoorsFlash Flash is not activated Flash is activated 2 timesMotion pictures cannot be played back on a TV Setting for the auto review function is disabledEnds of the pictures are cut at printing Picture is not displayed fully on the TVAF assist lamp does not turn on Clock is resetCamera becomes warm Lens clicksNumber of recordable pictures Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time100 101 Available recording time when recording motion pictures102 SpecificationsDIGITAL/AV OUT 103104 105 Digital Camera Accessory SystemDigital Camera Accessory Order Form 106For USA Customers 107 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage108 109 Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCentralized Factory Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA Only110 Personal Checks111 Précautions à prendrePour le Canada Avertissement112 Propos du bloc-batteriePropos du chargeur de batterie 113 IndexSoft Skin Mode Speaker Sports Mode Standard Rotate Rotate Display Scene ModeStatus Indicator 114115 MemoPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
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