Panasonic DMC-F2 Scene detection, „ Face detection, „ The backlight compensation

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Scene detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.

; 3[i-PORTRAIT] 4[i-SCENERY] 2[i-MACRO]

5[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

1[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

• Only when [q] is selected

[;] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

„Face detection

When [3] or [5] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure.

Note

Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject.

Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the subject, The distance to the subject, The contrast of the subject, When the subject is moving, When zoom is used

Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is shaken

To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording Mode.

„The backlight compensation

Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject.

In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture automatically.

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Contents Basic Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFCC Note DMC-F2„ About the battery pack „ About the battery chargerBattery charger „ Cautions for Use „ About Condensation When the lens is fogged up „ About cards that can be used in this unit„ About illustrations in these operating instructions Contents Standard Accessories CD-ROMNames of the Components Battery Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging the BatteryAttach the battery paying attention to the direction Detach the battery after charging is completed„ When the Charge indicator flashes Recording conditions by Cipa standardBattery Insert it fully being careful about Inserting/Removing the Battery/Card OptionalArrow and open the card/battery door Slide the release lever in the directionTurn the camera on Setting Date/Time Clock SetClock is not set when the camera is shipped Press MENU/SETAbout the Mode and Menu Operation Mode switchingAbout the menu operation Press MENU/SET to display the menuPress e/r to select a menu item Press q Press e/r to select a settingSetting Press MENU/SET to confirm yourTaking Pictures Using the Automatic Function Scene detection „ Face detection„ The backlight compensation Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings FocusingPlaying Back Pictures Normal Playback Mode Slide the recording/playback switch a toPress w/ q to select the picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press Deleting PicturesTo delete a single picture Press w to select YES and then pressWith the desired language inside the folder To return to the install menuInstructions supplied WindowsSpecifications Shutter speed Metering modeISO sensitivity White balancePicture size Still picture DimensionsMass Weight Motion picturesEquipment mobility Movable Battery Pack lithium-ion 65 aVoltage/capacity Minimum Digital Camera Accessory System SD Memory CardSdhc Memory Card Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total PriceLimited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico Only Product or Part Name Parts LaborMail-In Service Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsPanasonic Exchange Center George McVay Drive Suite B ENG VQT2T42 Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto Rico ENG VQT2T42