Panasonic DMC-FZ1PP operating instructions Compensating the Exposure

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Recording images (advanced)

Compensating the Exposure

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EXPOSURE

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In some situations the illumination of the background and your subject may differ. Auto exposure systems may not always calculate the exposure correctly. This is a normal situation. This feature allows you to manually compensate the exposure.

[Preparation]

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

1Press the [] button.

2Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure.

•You can compensate from j2 EV to i2 EV with 1/3 EV step.

(EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, and it is the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed)

•The compensation state is not reflected by the brightness of the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder.

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3Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.

•The compensation window will close.

•The exposure compensation indication 1 will appear.

4Take a picture.

•The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures”. (P28)

•Depending on the shutter speed and aperture value, the range which is possible to compensate the exposure will be limited.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFCC Note U.S. only Contents Standard Accessories OthersTop View Names of the ComponentsFront View Back ViewBottom View Left ViewRight View LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display RecordingRecording in Simple mode PlaybackQuick Guide PreparationWhen the Charge indicator B turns off, charging is finished Charging the BatteryAttach the battery to the AC adaptor # Remove the battery from the AC adaptorRemoving the battery Inserting the BatteryInserting the battery Open the Memory Card/battery doorBattery indicator Connecting to an Electrical Outlet Removing the card Inserting the CardInserting the card SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardSet the power switch to OFF Turning Power on/offSet the power switch to on LightingAdjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dialAttach the lens hood 2 supplied Attaching the Lens HoodRemove the lens ring Attach the lens hood adaptor Supplied Remove the lens hood Reverse the lens hood and attach it Attach the lens capAttaching the Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Pass the top of the string through the lens capRecording Playback Using the LCD Monitor/ViewfinderMenu display In multi/zoom playback Shutter Button Pressing halfway/Pressing fully Mode Dial Operating the Menu Press the Menu buttonSetting the Date/Time Clock Set Press the Menu button Press 1 to make the setup menu appearViewfinder, press the shutter button halfway Set the mode dial to normal picture modeTaking Pictures Press the shutter button fully to take the pictureAbout shutter jiggle Taking Pictures in Simple Mode Checking the Captured Picture Review After taking a picture, press the 4/ REVIEW/SET buttonRecording Motion Images Using the Optical Zoom Using the Digital Zoom Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Press Open button to open FlashTo close the flash Press in the direction of the arrow Until it clicksUsing the Optical Image Stabilizer Using the AF Trigger Using the Focus button to prefocus the cameraUsing the Continuous AF Press the shutter button fully Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress the button Taking Pictures with Audio Press the shutter button fully and take a pictureChanging the Picture Size Changing the Quality Data Compression Ratio Taking Pictures using Macro Mode Set the mode dial to Macro mode Take a pictureTaking Pictures using Portrait Mode Taking Pictures using Sports Mode Set the mode dial to Sports modeTaking Pictures using Panning Mode Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode Taking Pictures using Spot Mode Center the subject in the spot AF area Take a pictureCompensating the Exposure Press the button Press 2/1 to compensate the exposureTaking Pictures using Auto Exposure AE Bracket Press the button twice to Select Auto BracketUsing the AF/AE Lock Set the AF/AE lock again and againPress 2/1 to select OFF, COOL, Warm or B/W Using the Color EffectPress 3/ 4 to select COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment Natural/Standard/Vivid Setting the White Balance Press 2/1 to set to white set PressSetting ISO Sensitivity Taking Pictures using Burst Mode OFFUsing the MC Protector/ND Filter Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Set the mode dial to playbackPlaying Back Still Pictures Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio 2,3Press 3/4/2/1 to select images Images Multi PlaybackDuring playback, rotate the zoom lever towards Using the Playback Zoom To delete a picture during the playback zoomPlaying Back Motion Images To pauseDeleting Images Delete single imageDelete multi images Delete all imagesTo cancel Writing the Print Information to the Card Dpof SettingSingle copy setting Multi copy setting To cancel all settings Index setting/to cancelProtecting Images on the Card Single setting/to cancelMulti setting/to cancel, To cancel all settings Press 3/4 to select Slide Show Press 3/4/2/1 for setting belowPlaying Back with Slide Show Automatic Playback Technical use Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures Audio Dubbing Press the 4/REVIEW/SET button to stop audio recordingResizing Recorded Pictures 4,5,6,7Trimming Recorded Pictures Press the 4/REVIEW/SET button Press the Menu buttonFormatting the Card Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness Using the Auto Review Setting up the Operational Sound Press the Menu button Press 1 to open the setup menuSetting up the Power Save Mode Resetting the File Number Initializing the settings Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor Connect the A/V cable to the A/V OUT socket of the cameraConnecting to a PC USB DIRECT-PRINT USB DIRECT-PRINT Single Picture USB DIRECT-PRINT Dpof Press 2/1 to select DpofTurn the power switch to OFF. P17 After UseREC mode menu Menu ItemsSimple mode menu Playback mode menuOthers Be sure to detach the battery after use Optimal Use of the BatteryAlways keep the terminals of the battery clean Dispose of an unusable batteryCard BatteryDigital camera AC adaptorSD Slide Show ViewfinderLens ring Folder CompositionThis Memory Card is Protected Troubleshooting Specifications Digital CameraBattery Pack lithium-ion Panasonic CGA-S002A Panasonic DE-928ADigital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DescriptionDigital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty CoverageCarry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Accessory PurchasesIndex DpofGrabación Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápidoPreparaciones ReproducciónMemo Panasonic Canada Inc