Panasonic DMC-FX38 Selecting the REC Mode, Switching the mode by rotating the mode, Dial

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Preparation

Mode switching

Selecting the [REC] Mode

When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

1 Turn the camera on.

OFF ON

A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

B Mode dial

2	Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
	switch to [!].
	switch to [!].
3	Switching the mode by rotating the mode
	dial.

Align a desired mode with part C.

•Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The part where there is no mode will not turn.)

SCN

∫List of [REC] modes

¦Intelligent auto mode (P25)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

!Normal picture mode (P28)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

ÛScene mode (P44)

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

$Motion picture mode (P53)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.

ìClipboard mode (P68)

Record as a memo.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerCarefully observe copyright laws This symbol is only valid in the European Union About the battery chargerAbout the battery pack About Condensation When the lens is fogged up Care of the cameraRead together with the Cautions for Use. P100 Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etcContents Taking and viewing clipboard pictures ¨ Clipboard mode Using the Playback mode menuPlaying back pictures using the AV ˜ BurstQuick Guide Standard Accessories Strap Battery Carrying CaseDE-A40A K2CJ2DA00008 K1HA08CD0019 K1HA08CD0020 VFC4297 VYQ3914Names of the Components PressCard/Battery door P13 Release lever P13 Tripod receptacleCharging the Battery To the direction of the batteryConnect the AC cable Charging is completedBattery indication Battery lifeOperating conditions and storing condition of the battery Recording conditions by Cipa standardInserting and Removing the Card optional/the Battery Arrow and open the card/battery doorBattery Insert it fully being careful about Slide the release lever in the directionAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in MemoryCard Sdhc Memory Card 4 GB, 8 GBPreparation Setting Date/Time Clock Set Clock is not set when the camera is shippedTurn the camera on Press MENU/SET to setSetting the Menu Changing the clock settingSelect Clock SET in the REC or Setup menu, and press 1. P18 Setting menu items Using the quick menu About the Setup Menu Travel Setup Location OFF/SETDestination Shutter VOLOFF „ Auto Power LCD … Power LCDREC. Info Pattern Auto LCD OFFReset the file number of the next recording to OFF1SEC 2SEC Select on ConnectionSet the language displayed on the screen ENGLISH/DEUTSCH/FRANÇAIS/ESPAÑOL/ITALIANO/ ¢JITTER, SUBJ. Move Demo Selecting the REC Mode Switching the mode by rotating the modeDial Taking pictures using the automatic function REC mode ñPress the shutter button halfway to focus Press the shutter button fully push itScene detection AF Tracking FunctionPortrait Scenery Macro Night Portrait Night Scenery Face detectionSettings in Intelligent auto mode About the flashTaking pictures with your favourite settings FocusingREC mode · Press the halfway pressed shutter buttonPreventing jitter camera shake Direction detection functionCompose the picture Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Switch a to Playing back Pictures Normal PlayPress 2/1 to select the picture Extra optical zoom mechanismUsing the Playback Zoom Displaying Multiple Screens Multi PlaybackRotate the zoom lever towards L W Rotate the zoom lever towards Z TSwitching the Playback mode Deleting PicturesTo delete a single picture To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture,Then press Display to set. Repeat this Recording mode Playback modeAbout the LCD Monitor Press Display to changeAbout the Histogram Examples of histogramProperly Exposed Under Exposed Overexposed Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash settingPress 1 ‰ Press 3/4 to select a mode Press MENU/SETAvailable flash settings by recording mode About the digital red-eye correctionAvailable flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide TeleShutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed SecREC mode ·n Taking Close-up PicturesPress 4 # Take the picturesTaking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 3/ 4 to select a modePress 2 ë Then press it fully to take the pictureCompensating the Exposure Press 3 È until Exposure appearsCompensate the exposure with 2 Press MENU/SET to finishTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket REC mode ·¿REC mode ¿ Technique for Portrait modeTaking pictures that match the scene being Portrait+ Soft Skin TransformSelf Portrait SETScenery SportsNight Portrait Night SceneryFood PartyCandle Light BABY1/ BABY2Press MENU/SET to finish To cancel AGE and Name PETSunset High SensHI-SPEED Burst Flash BurstStarry SKY FireworksBeach Technique for Aerial photo mode SnowAerial Photo PIN HoleFilm Grain UnderwaterMotion Picture Mode REC mode nPress the shutter button fully to stop recording Changing the settings for the picture quality Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the PictureCancelling the travel date Enter the locationPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Take a picture Select World Time from the Setup menu, and then press Press 3 to select Destination and thenPress 2/1 to select the area the travel Destination is in and then press MENU/SET toUsing the REC Mode Menu @ Picture SizeQuality ? Aspect RatioIntelligent ISO Sensitivity = White BalanceApplicable modes · AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600 Applicable modes ·¿n AWBPress MENU/SET to finish Auto white balanceAF AF Mode Applicable modes ·¿nAbout š Quick AF ˜ Burst ExposureApplicable modes · OFF/ON Note NumberColor Mode Digital ZoomStabilizer Applicable modes ·¿n OFF/ON NoteMIN. Shtr Speed Audio RECAF Assist Lamp Clock SET Taking and viewing clipboard pictures Taking clipboard picturesPress 3/4 to select the menu item and then press Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SET Viewing clipboard picturesDeleting clipboard pictures Cancel MarkCopy Playing Back Pictures in Sequence Slide Show Changing the slide show settings SetupOperations performed during slide show EffectSelecting Pictures and Playing them Back Category PlayRecording information Scene modesPlaying Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Favorite PlayMotion pictures Creating still pictures from a motion picture Pictures with audioPress 3 to pause motion picture playback Press MENU/SET to display the 9 screensUsing the Playback mode menu Select Calendar on the Playback mode menu. P18CAL Calendar Press 3/ 4/ 2/ 1 to select the date to be playedTitle Edit Text Stamp Press 3/4/2/1 to select Shooting DATE, AGE, Travel Date Or Title and then press MENU/SET to set each itemPress 3 to select YES and then press Menu Select Resize on the Playback mode menu. P18 Press ‚ to return to the menu screen.¢Resize Reducing the picture size number of pixels Press MENU/SET Select the picture and sizeTrimming 2/1 to select the partsTo be trimmed Press MENU/SET Press 3 to select YES and then press MenuLeveling ? Aspect ConvROTATE/M Rotate Disp Favorite Dpof Print To setWhen Multi has been selected ProtectTo print the date Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picturesAudio DUB Press MENU/SET to stop recordingYou can add the audio after taking a picture Copy Press 2/ 1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select YES, and then press Menu Connecting to a PC Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable aSupplied Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely Press 3/4 to select PC, and then press MenuDouble-click on Removable Disk in My Computer Folder number File number Motion picturesDpof print FavouritePrinting the Pictures Press 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and thenSelecting a single picture and printing it Press 3 to select Print Start and then pressSelecting multiple pictures and printing them Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MenuPrint Settings Print with DateNUM. of Prints You can set the number of prints up toWhen printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unitPlaying back pictures using the AV cable supplied Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Playing back on the TV with component socket  RRecording after settings Screen DisplayPlayback 100 VQT1S07 Battery Always remove the battery after useBring charged spare batteries when going out Dispose of unusable batteryWhen not using the camera for a long period of time ChargerDo not bend or drop the card About the picture dataMessage Display Memory Card Error Format this CARD? Please Turn Camera OFF and then on AGAIN/SYSTEM ErrorMemory Card Parameter Error Memory Card Error Please Check the CardAuto Power LCD Power Save P21Selftimer P41 Auto LCD OFF P21Intelligent ISO P59 Scene Mode Color Mode P65Sensitivity P60 Exposure P64Troubleshooting Battery and power sourceAspect CONV. P82 Rotate DISP. P83Recording Lens LCD monitorMotion picture recording stops in the middle Subject cannot be locked. AF track failsFlash PlaybackPicture is not played back Recorded pictures are not displayedThumbnail is Displayed appears on the screen Clicking sound is recorded in the motion picturesTV, PC and printer OthersClock is reset AF assist lamp does not turn onCamera becomes warm Lens clicksNumber of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time Number of recordable pictures32 MB 64 MB Available recording time when recording motion pictures Specifications Component OUT AV OUT/DIGITALCharge 4.2 F0708MG0 2000 