Panasonic DMC-FX01 Aspect Ratio, Pict.Size/Quality, Setting the aspect ratio of pictures

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Menu Settings

ISO sensitivity is automatically set to the optimal value between [ISO800] and [ISO1600] in [HIGH SENS.] (P52) scene mode.

To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity or setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P69)

ISO sensitivity cannot be set in scene mode, motion picture mode [ ] and simple mode [ ].

[ASPECT RATIO]

Setting the aspect ratio of pictures

Press [ MENU/SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P62) By changing the aspect ratio, you can select an angle of view that matches the subject.

Select to take pictures with the same aspect ratio as a 4:3 TV or a PC monitor.

Select to take pictures with the same 3:2 aspect ratio as 35 mm film.

This is suitable for landscapes etc. where a wide view is preferable. This is also suitable for playing back pictures on a wide-screen TV, high-definition TV etc.

In motion picture mode [ ], you can

select [ ] or [ ].

The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing. (P97)

[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY]

Setting a picture size and quality that matches your use of the pictures

Press [ MENU/SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P62)

A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the difference on the camera’s screen, the more pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. Picture quality refers to the compression rate when saving digital pictures.

AMany pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough)

¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect.

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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 Focusing in low light conditions Setting a picture size and quality thatSetting color effects for the recorded Adjusting the picture quality forNames Components Standard AccessoriesK1HA08CD0008 VFC409010 11 Quick Guide Charge the battery. P12Play back the pictures Set the clock. P16Charging/number of recordable Pictures About the BatteryDetach the battery after charging is complete When the Charge indicator flashes Inserting/Removing the BatteryPlayback time ChargingInserting/Removing the Card About the Card Access to the cardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optionalPress MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Initial settingPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu SD Memory CardPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon and then press About the Setup MenuChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET and then pressPress MENU/SET to close the menu Beep Level Auto ReviewReset VolumeShutter Shutter VOLLanguage Video OUTEnglish DeutschTaking Pictures Turn the camera on Select normal picture modeTake a picture Press the shutter button fully to take the pictureFocusing Focus indication lights when the subject is focusedTips for taking good pictures This case Aim the AF area at the subjectSlow sync./Red-eye reduction P36 Preventing jitter camera shakeParty P49 ExposureBeep Taking Pictures in Simple ModePICT.MODE This case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark Burst speed P44 Low speed 2 frames/second Balance P63 AutoZoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide To make subjects appear closer use TelePicture size and maximum zoom Magnification Press MENU/SETExtended optical zoom mechanism Further extending the zoomChecking the Recorded Picture Review You can check the recorded pictures while still in REC modePress 4 REV Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picturePress 3/4/2/1 to move the position Playing Back PicturesPress 2/1 to select the picture Deleting the recorded picture during Review Quick deletionSelect the picture with 2/1 Deleting PicturesPress Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET ALL DeleteScreen when selecting Multi Delete Only when selecting Multi DeletePress 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to setRecording mode Simple modePlayback mode About the LCD MonitorExample of histogram Recording guide lineHistogram Power LCD/High angle mode Press LCD Mode for one secondPress 3/4 to select a mode LCD Press 1 to switch the flash settingForced on Available flash settings by recording ModeForced OFF Flash is not activated in any recording conditionsISO80 AutoAdvanced Self-timer cannot be used in Under Water P53 in scene mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress 2 to select the self-timer mode Press MENU/SET to finish Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positiveTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer This mode detects jitter and compensates for itStabilizer operates During photo compositionNumber of pictures recorded in burst Mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeWhen the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited Focus is fixed when the first picture is takenFocus range Taking Close-up PicturesThere are 5 menu screens 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5 and 5/5 Scene ModePress 3/4 to select the scene mode Technique for Portrait mode Portrait modeTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Sports modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Party mode Self portrait modeTechnique for Fireworks mode Technique for Candle light modeTake pictures Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Birthday setting Age display settingExtended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used Adjusting the white balance WB AdjustFixing the focus underwater AF LockRecording which day of the vacation you take the picture Setting the travel datePress 3/4 to select Travel Date and then press Press 4 to select SET and then press MENU/SETNumber of days that have passed since the departure date Canceling the travel datePress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Take a picture Changing the picture quality setting Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to stop recording Press 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SETPress MENU/SET to close the menu Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Displaying MultiplePress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture To return to normal playbackScreen Displaying pictures by recording datePress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back1k2k4k8k16k When you rotate the zoom lever Using the Playback ZoomTo stop using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards W or press MENU/SETMotion pictures Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioFast forwarding/Fast rewinding To pauseThere are 3 menu screens 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 Using the REC Mode MenuPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu item Balance Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureSensitivity Setting the light sensitivityPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Setting the aspect ratio of picturesAspect Ratio Recording still pictures with audio Audio RECSetting the focus method AF ModeAF Assist Lamp Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierSlow Shutter If the AF assist lamp is set to ON, an AF areaAdjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures Setting color effects for the recorded picturesCOL.EFFECT PICT.ADJPress Using the Play mode menuSlide Show Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Setting your favorite picturesPress 4 to finish FavoriteRotate DISP./ROTATE Press 2/1 to select the picture then pressPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press To display the picture rotatedSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Example When rotating clockwisePress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Dpof PrintMulti setting Single settingTo cancel all settings To print the datePreventing accidental erasure of pictures ProtectPress 4 to stop recording Audio DUBResize Press 2/1 to select the size and then pressTrimming Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETPress shutter button Enlarging a picture and trimming itPress 3/4 to select or and then press MENU/ SET Aspect ConvPress 2/1 to select a picture and then press Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 pictureInitializing the card FormatPress 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SET Connecting to a PCUSB connection cable supplied AC adaptor DMW-AC5 optional This message appears during data transferMacintosh WindowsFolder Composition Conditions under which a different folder number is usedPrinting the Pictures Press 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/ SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printingPrint with Date Press 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SETNUM. of Prints Paper SizeSetting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Recording Screen DisplayPlayback Recording in simple modePicture In motion picture mode P61 Favorites P71 Others Dispose of unusable battery Bring charged spare batteries when going outCard Do not bend or drop the cardMessage Display Folder Cannot be Created Troubleshooting LCD monitor Motion picture recording stops in the middleLCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment LCD monitor flickers indoorsPicture is not played back You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P72Is the clock in the camera set properly? P18 Motion pictures cannot be played back on a TVClock is reset Setting for the auto review function is disabledCard is not recognized by the PC Ends of the pictures are cut at printingPicture is displayed in black File numbers are not recorded consecutivelyFile numbers are recorded in ascending order 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 Cargue la batería Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolReproduzca las imágenes Ajuste el relojMemo 114 115 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3