Panasonic DMC-FZ20GN Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Portrait mode

This mode allows you to make the subject stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue to achieve a healthy complexion on the subject.

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∫Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective:

1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible.

2 Be close to the subject.

3 Select a background which is far from the camera.

•This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime.

•White balance works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. When using indoors, the hue may change.

•The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

•When you want to change the exposure or the hue, compensate the exposure (P41).

Sports mode

This mode allows you to take pictures of a fast moving subject. (e.g. When taking pictures of outdoor sports.)

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∫Technique for Sports mode

To record actions of the subject as if it were still, the shutter speed becomes faster than usual. This mode is more effective when taking pictures in the daytime on a clear day.

•This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime, keeping 5 m or more away from the subject.

•White balance works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. When using indoors, the hue may change.

•The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

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Contents Model No.DMC-FZ20GN Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyAbout the Lens If you will not be using the camera for a long timeAbout These Operating Instructions About illustrations in these operating instructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor button Contents Slide Show Dpof PrintAudio DUB TrimmingBattery Pack CGA-S002E Standard AccessoriesSD Memory Card 16 MB RP-SD016B Lens Cap VYK0W96 Strap VFC4078 Lens Hood VYQ32347 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 Names of the Components20 21 22 Insert the battery and the card. P13 Charge the battery. P11Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take picturesCharging the Battery with the Charger Detach the batteryAttach the battery to the charger Connect the AC cable About the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open it Inserting/Removing the BatteryInserting/Removing the Card About the Card Access to the cardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optionalApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size Lens Cap Strap Attaching the Lens Cap/StrapAttaching the Lens Hood Temporarily storing the lens hood Setup menu. P22 Setting Date/Time Clock SetSelect Clock SET from Set date and timePreparation Setup Menu 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MIN Menu FunctionsNO.RESET VolumeReset USB ModeScene Menu OFFLanguage Recording mode P30 Playback mode P44About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial Diopter adjustmentOut-of-frame display Recording guide lineExample of histogram HistogramTaking Pictures Programme AE Take a pictureAF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure When recording with LCD Monitor ViewfinderCorrect posture for taking good pictures Position of feetFocusing Jitter camera shakeExposure Programme shift Example of Programme shift Checking the Recorded Picture Review PressEnlarge and shift the picture Using the Optical Zoom To make subjects appear closer use TeleTo make subjects appear further away use Wide Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashTo open the flash To close the flashShutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode Available flash settings by recording modeAUTO¢ ISO80Adjusting flash output Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Switch the self-timer settingFocus on the subject to take the picture Compensating the Exposure Under exposedProperly Exposed Over exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Switch the burst mode setting to record picturesNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Select the picture Playing Back PicturesPictures Multi Playback Switch to multi screenSelect the pictures To return to the normal playbackEnlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomShift the picture To delete a picture during the playback zoomSelect the picture to be deleted Deleting PicturesDelete the picture Select Multi DeleteSelect ALL Delete Delete the picturesDelete all of the pictures To delete all picturesUsing the Mode Dial Aperture-priority AESet the aperture value and take the picture Set the shutter speed and take the picture Shutter-priority AESet the aperture value and the shutter speed Manual exposure Take the picturePress the shutter button halfway Manual Exposure AssistanceRecording pictures advanced Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Shutter Speed SecManual exposure Macro mode Macro mode Motion image modeSelect Motion Rate Focus rangeAvailable recording time seconds Press the shutter button fully to start the recordingNight Scenery P58 Night Portrait P59 SCN1 SCN2 Scene modeTechnique for Sports mode Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effectiveTechnique for Night scenery mode Scenery modeTechnique for Panning mode Technique for Night portrait modeFireworks mode Technique for Party mode Party modeSnow mode MF assistance appears on the centre of the screen Taking Pictures with Manual FocusOne shot AF PrefocusUsing the REC mode menu Metering Mode P70Conversion P77 Auto White Balance White Balance W.BALANCESetting the White Balance manually White set About the white balance fine adjustmentAbout the white balance Picture Size PICT.SIZE ISO Sensitivity SensitivityISO sensitivity 400 HdtvAudio REC Rotate Audio DUB Resize Trimming Audio Recording Audio RECMetering Mode Metering ModeContinuous AF CONT.AF AF Assist Lamp Digital Zoom D.ZOOMOFF Colour Effect COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Flip Animation Flip Anim Optical Image StabilizerMODE1 MODE2Select Image Capture Select Flip AnimCapture images for flip animation Select Create Motion ImageSelect Frame Rate and set the number of frames Select Create Motion Image and create a flip animationDeleting all still images used to create flip animation Conversion Conversion LensWhen using the conversion lens Recordable range when using the conversion lensExternal Flash EXT.FLASH Switch the external flash setting Icon SettingSettings on the external flash External Flash Burst Mode EX.FLASH BurstPreset ManualTo pause Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion ImagesRotating the Picture Rotate Using the Play mode menuSelect the picture to be rotated and set it Select RotateSelect Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel Setting the Picture to be Printed and the NumberTo print the date To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settingsCancel Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect SETSelect Slide SHOW, then select ALL or Dpof Playing Back with Slide ShowSet the items of the Slide Show ALLSelect Start By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stopsSD Slide Show Adding Audio to Recorded Stop audio recording Select Audio DUBSelect the picture and start audio recording Select Resize Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect the picture and set it Select the size and set itSelect YES or no and set it Trimming the PicturesSelect Trimming Enlarge or decrease the picture Initializing the Card Format Select FormatSelect YES to format Playing back pictures with AV cable supplied Playing Back Pictures with a TV ScreenUSB Mode Before Connecting with USB Connection CableSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPMessage When using Windows 98/98 SEConnecting to a PC PC Windows About PictBridge PTP settingMacintosh PictBridge PTP WindowsPICTURE. P99 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterSet the print settings Select a picture to be printedSingle picture Select Print Start and then print out the picture Select Dpof PictureDpof picture When printing with PictBridge Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advanceMCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density Using the MC Protector/ND FilterFocus on the subject and take a picture Using the Remote ShutterRecording Screen DisplayPlayback 1000 1.DECOptimal Use of the Camera 106When you go out, bring charged spare batteries BatteryDispose of an unusable battery ChargerCard Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeFolder Composition To print pictures with endsMessage Display Mode Dial is not in the Proper PositionTroubleshooting Clock setting is Conditions Causes When connecting to aReset Internal mechanical Movement when it is Shaken Lens clicks1920k1080 pixels are Picture size to HdtvCut out Colours that wereSpecifications Weight DimensionsOperating Temperature Battery Charger Panasonic DE-994AMemo VQT0M54