Panasonic DMCFX01P Setting the shutter speed, Take pictures, Technique for Starry sky mode

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Starry sky mode

Press [ MENU/SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This mode allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject that you could not take in [NIGHT SCENERY] by making the shutter speed slower.

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∫Setting the shutter speed

• Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].

1Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].

STARRY SKY

15SEC.

30SEC.

60SEC.

CANCEL SELECT SET MENU

2Take pictures.

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CANCEL MENU

•Press the shutter button to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.

•Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown screen is displayed.

∫Technique for Starry sky mode

• The shutter opens for 15, 30 or

60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend taking pictures with the self-timer. (P40)

•Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P34)

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

•The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].

•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].

•You cannot compensate the exposure or set [AUDIO REC.], auto bracket, burst mode, set the slow shutter.

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2 Baby mode 2

Press [ MENU/SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This mode takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When the flash is used, the light from it is weaker than usual. You can set the birthdays of two babies by using [BABY1] and [BABY2].

•The baby’s age can be displayed when playing back pictures.

•The age can also be printed on each picture by using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in the CD-ROM (supplied). (For information about printing, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection.)

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Contents Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFCC Note U.S. only About the Lens About The Mode Dial About illustrations of the cursor button About illustrations in these operating instructionsContents Adjusting the picture quality for Setting a picture size and quality thatFocusing in low light conditions Setting color effects for the recordedVFC4090 Standard AccessoriesNames Components K1HA08CD000810 11 Set the clock. P16 Charge the battery. P12Quick Guide Play back the picturesAbout the Battery Detach the battery after charging is completeCharging/number of recordable Pictures Charging Inserting/Removing the BatteryWhen the Charge indicator flashes Playback timeInserting/Removing the Card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optional Access to the cardAbout the Card About handling a cardSD Memory Card Initial settingPress MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Press MENU/SET several times to close the menuPress MENU/SET and then press About the Setup MenuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon and then press Changing the clock settingPress MENU/SET to close the menu Beep Level Auto ReviewShutter VOL VolumeReset ShutterDeutsch Video OUTLanguage EnglishPress the shutter button fully to take the picture Turn the camera on Select normal picture modeTaking Pictures Take a pictureThis case Aim the AF area at the subject Focus indication lights when the subject is focusedFocusing Tips for taking good picturesExposure Preventing jitter camera shakeSlow sync./Red-eye reduction P36 Party P49Taking Pictures in Simple Mode PICT.MODEBeep Burst speed P44 Low speed 2 frames/second Balance P63 Auto ZoomThis case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark To make subjects appear closer use Tele Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Rotate the zoom lever towards WideFurther extending the zoom Press MENU/SETPicture size and maximum zoom Magnification Extended optical zoom mechanismRotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture You can check the recorded pictures while still in REC modeChecking the Recorded Picture Review Press 4 REVDeleting the recorded picture during Review Quick deletion Playing Back PicturesPress 3/4/2/1 to move the position Press 2/1 to select the pictureALL Delete Deleting PicturesSelect the picture with 2/1 Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SETPress Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Only when selecting Multi DeleteScreen when selecting Multi Delete Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to setAbout the LCD Monitor Simple modeRecording mode Playback modeRecording guide line HistogramExample of histogram Press LCD Mode for one second Press 3/4 to select a modePower LCD/High angle mode LCD Press 1 to switch the flash settingFlash is not activated in any recording conditions Available flash settings by recording ModeForced on Forced OFFISO80 AutoAdvanced Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 to select the self-timer modeSelf-timer cannot be used in Under Water P53 in scene mode Compensate the exposure towards positive Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Under exposedTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket During photo composition This mode detects jitter and compensates for itOptical Image Stabilizer Stabilizer operatesFocus is fixed when the first picture is taken Taking Pictures using Burst ModeNumber of pictures recorded in burst Mode When the burst mode setting is set to UnlimitedFocus range Taking Close-up PicturesScene Mode Press 3/4 to select the scene modeThere are 5 menu screens 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5 and 5/5 Technique for Portrait mode Portrait modeTechnique for Sports mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Party mode Self portrait modeTechnique for Fireworks mode Technique for Candle light modeSetting the shutter speed Technique for Starry sky modeTake pictures Birthday setting Age display settingAF Lock Adjusting the white balance WB AdjustExtended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used Fixing the focus underwaterPress 4 to select SET and then press MENU/SET Setting the travel dateRecording which day of the vacation you take the picture Press 3/4 to select Travel Date and then pressCanceling the travel date Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Take a pictureNumber of days that have passed since the departure date Press 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Motion Picture ModeChanging the picture quality setting Press the shutter button fully to stop recordingPress MENU/SET to close the menu To return to normal playback Displaying MultipleRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picturePress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Displaying pictures by recording dateScreen Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SETRotate the zoom lever towards W or press MENU/SET Using the Playback Zoom1k2k4k8k16k When you rotate the zoom lever To stop using the playback zoomTo pause Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioMotion pictures Fast forwarding/Fast rewindingUsing the REC Mode Menu Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu itemThere are 3 menu screens 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 Balance Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureSensitivity Setting the light sensitivitySetting the aspect ratio of pictures Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Recording still pictures with audio Audio RECSetting the focus method AF ModeIf the AF assist lamp is set to ON, an AF area Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierAF Assist Lamp Slow ShutterPICT.ADJ Setting color effects for the recorded picturesAdjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures COL.EFFECTPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Using the Play mode menuPress Slide ShowFavorite Setting your favorite picturesPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finishTo display the picture rotated Press 2/1 to select the picture then pressRotate DISP./ROTATE Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressDpof Print Example When rotating clockwiseSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuTo print the date Single settingMulti setting To cancel all settingsPreventing accidental erasure of pictures ProtectPress 2/1 to select the size and then press Audio DUBPress 4 to stop recording ResizeEnlarging a picture and trimming it Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETTrimming Press shutter buttonChanging the aspect ratio of a 169 picture Aspect ConvPress 3/4 to select or and then press MENU/ SET Press 2/1 to select a picture and then pressInitializing the card FormatThis message appears during data transfer Connecting to a PCPress 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SET USB connection cable supplied AC adaptor DMW-AC5 optionalConditions under which a different folder number is used WindowsMacintosh Folder CompositionPrinting the Pictures Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/ SETPress 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SETPaper Size Press 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SETPrint with Date NUM. of PrintsSetting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera onPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Recording Screen DisplayPlayback Recording in simple modePicture In motion picture mode P61 Favorites P71 Others Do not bend or drop the card Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable battery CardMessage Display Folder Cannot be Created Troubleshooting LCD monitor flickers indoors Motion picture recording stops in the middleLCD monitor LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a momentMotion pictures cannot be played back on a TV You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P72Picture is not played back Is the clock in the camera set properly? P18Ends of the pictures are cut at printing Setting for the auto review function is disabledClock is reset Card is not recognized by the PCFile numbers are not recorded consecutively File numbers are recorded in ascending orderPicture is displayed in black Number of recordable pictures Number of recordable pictures and available recording time100 VGA Qvga Available recording timeSpecifications DIGITAL/AV OUT Accessory# Digital Camera Accessory SystemFor USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA OnlyCarry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyIndex Numerics Ajuste el reloj Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolCargue la batería Reproduzca las imágenesMemo 114 115 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc