Panasonic DMC-FZ2A operating instructions Using the AF/AE Lock, Set the AF/AE lock again and again

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Recording images (advanced)

Using the AF/AE Lock

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If the subject is out of the AF area and you press the shutter button, the subject’s focus is not adjusted. After locking focus and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear picture with adjusted focus.

AF: Auto focus

AE: Auto exposure

[Preparation]

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25)

1Aim the camera at the subject on which you want to adjust the focus to enter the AF area 2 on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and then keep pressing the shutter button halfway (AF/AE lock).

•When the focus is adjusted, the focus indication 1 [¥] appears.

2Move the camera keeping the chosen composition and press the shutter button all the way.

2										• Before pressing the shutter button, you can
										set the AF/AE lock again and again.
	P				1600					set the AF/AE lock again and again.

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Contents Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyContents Others Standard Accessories Back View Names of the ComponentsFront View Up ViewBottom View Battery Charger/AC AdaptorLeft View Right ViewRecording LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder DisplayInternet Recording in Simple mode PlaybackQuick Guide Charge the battery # 2 P11Preparation Remove the battery from the AC adaptor Charging the BatteryAttach the battery to the AC adaptor # When the Charge indicator B turns off, charging is finishedRemoving the battery Inserting the BatteryCharging environment and charging error Battery indicatorCharging time and available recording time Using the AC Adaptor Inserting the Card Open the Memory Card/battery doorRemoving the card MultiMediaCard Access to the cardSD Memory Card supplied and MultiMediaCard optional SD Memory CardSet the power switch to OFF Turning Power on/offPower indicator Lighting Set the power switch to onAdjustment dial Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentRemove the lens ring Attach the lens hood adaptor Supplied Attaching the Lens HoodAttach the lens hood 2 supplied Remove the lens hood Reverse the lens hood and attach it Temporarily storing the lens hoodAttach the lens cap Attaching the Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Menu display In multi/zoom playback Using the LCD Monitor/ViewfinderShutter Button Pressing halfway/Pressing fully Mode Dial Preparation Press the Menu button Operating the MenuPress the Menu button Press 1 to make the setup menu appear Setting the Date/Time Clock SetViewfinder, press the shutter button halfway Taking PicturesPress the shutter button fully to take the picture About the shutter jiggle Taking Pictures in Simple Mode Erasing the captured picture during the review Checking the Captured Picture ReviewAfter taking a picture, press the 4/REVIEW/SET button By pressing the shutter button fully Recording starts Recording Motion ImagesBy pressing the shutter button fully again, recording stops Using the Optical Zoom Using the Digital Zoom Press Open button to open the Flash Taking Pictures with the Built-in FlashPress to the direction of the arrow until it clicks To close the flashPress 2/1 to select ON/OFF Using the Optical Image StabilizerUsing the Focus button to prefocus the camera Using the AF TriggerUsing the Continuous AF Press Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress the shutter button fully Press the shutter button fully and take a picture Taking Pictures with AudioChanging the Picture Size Changing the Quality Data Compression Ratio 6,7,8 Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AETaking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE Set the mode dial to Macro mode Take a picture Taking Pictures with Macro ModeSet the mode dial to Portrait mode Taking Pictures with the Portrait ModeTaking Pictures with the Sports Mode Set the mode dial to Panning mode Taking Pictures with the Panning ModeWhen taking picture of only a Landscape at night Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait Mode Center the subject in the spot AF area Take a picture Taking Pictures with the Spot ModeCompensating the Exposure Taking Pictures with Auto AE Bracket Set the AF/AE lock again and again Using the AF/AE LockCannot adjust the white balance Using the Color Effect2,3 Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast Picture AdjustmentSetting the White Balance To set manually White set Finely Adjusting the White Balance Setting ISO Sensitivity OFF Using the MC Protector/ND Filter Playing Back Still Pictures Set the mode dial to playbackFast forwarding/Fast rewinding 2,3 To adjust the sound volume aDuring playback, rotate the zoom lever towards Images Multi PlaybackPress 3/4/2/1 to select images To delete a picture during the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomTo pause Playing Back Motion ImagesPress 2 to select YES Deleting ImagesDelete single image DeletedDelete all images Delete multi imagesSingle copy setting Writing the Print Information in the Card Dpof SettingTo cancel Multi copy setting Index setting/to cancel To cancel all settingsMulti setting/To cancel all settings Single setting/to cancelProtecting Images on the Card Select Start and then press Press 3/4/2/1 for setting belowPlaying Back with Slide Show Automatic Playback Press 3/4 to select ALL/DPOF and then pressTechnical use Press the 4/REVIEW/SET button to stop audio recording Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures Audio Dubbing4,5,6,7 Resizing Recorded Pictures5,7,8 Trimming Recorded PicturesFormatting the Card Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness Using the Auto Review Monitor Setting up the Power Save Mode Resetting the File Number Initializing the settings Viewing images in other countries Playing Back Images with a TV MonitorConnecting to a PC USB DIRECT-PRINT Press 2 to select YES Press the 4/REVIEW/SET button USB DIRECT-PRINT Single PicturePress 1 to select Dpof Picture USB DIRECT-PRINT Dpof PictureAfter Use Turn the power switch to OFF. P17Menu Items REC mode menuPlayback mode menu Simple mode menuOthers Optimal Use of the Battery Be sure to detach the battery after useDispose of an unusable battery Always keep the terminals of the battery cleanAC adaptor BatteryDigital camera CardSD Slide Show LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Ring LCD monitorViewfinder Lens ringThis Memory Card is Protected Troubleshooting Image is not displayed on Television When connecting to PC, images Cannot be transferredClock setting is reset This camera chatters when it is ShakenDigital Camera SpecificationsBattery Pack lithium-ion Panasonic CGA-S002E Battery Charger/AC Adaptor Panasonic DE-928BVQT0E74