Taking pictures with self-timer

Recording mode:

We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.

Press to display [Selftimer]

Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/ SET]

Take a picture

Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.

Self-timer indicator (Flashes for set duration)

• To cancel while in operation → Press [MENU/SET]

●You cannot use the self-timer for motion picture recording.

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Panasonic DMC-F5 owner manual Taking pictures with self-timer

Contents

Customers only Register online at Contents Application Record Contents Application View Connecting with other devicesContents Recording mode Camera handling Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upBefore use Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →90 Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright laws Optional accessories Standard Accessories Speaker →39 Names and Functions of Main PartsLens Microphone →22 Tripod Mount →92 Card/Battery door →121213 Hand strap eyelet Cursor button →below Mode button →21Zoom button →43 Motion picture button →22 Camera status Charge Charging batteryAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging battery Inserting the batteryTo remove battery Charging the battery through the computer Charging the battery Charging lamp indications Remaining battery To remove card Inserting and removing the card optional Type of Card Capacity About built-in memory/cardsSaving your pictures cards and built-in memory Compatible memory cards optional Recording time capacity motion pictures Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeAbout built-in memory/cards Recording picture capacity still pictures Press MENU/SET to set Setting the clockPress the Camera ON/OFF button Press MENU/SET while the message is displayed Display order or time display format, and press To set Changing time settingSelect Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu →37 Press Setting the clock Take pictures with your own settings. →27 Auto Scene ModeNormal Picture Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. →24 Holding the camera Aim the camera and shootTaking still pictures Recording motion pictures →29 Taking pictures once again Press the Playback buttonView pictures →31, 34 Turn off the camera Press the Camera ON/OFF button Focus display Recording motion pictures in →29 About Backlight Compensation Using flashTaking pictures with automatic settings Auto Scene Mode Automatic Scene Detection Auto Scene Mode restrictions Taking pictures with your own settings Shortest recording distance Adjusting focusAdjust focus according to subject Return to desired composition Press the motion picture button again to end recording Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording Selected scene Scenes for motion picture Recording motion picturesRecording motion pictures Press again to enter Viewing your pictures Normal Play Viewing your pictures Normal Play Zooming in and viewing Playback ZoomViewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Searching pictures by their recording date Calendar Operations during motion picture playback Viewing motion picturesSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Press to delete displayed picture Deleting pictures Deleting pictures Use to select Delete Multi/Delete All and press MENU/SETDelete Multi Press MENU/SET Setting the menuPress To select AF Mode and press Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Motion Picture menu Setup menuMenu type Rec menu Using the Setup menu Auto Review Reset Reset Rec. settings?Reset setup parameters? Light Freq 50Hz / 60Hz Format When a card/built-inRestored. Check Content of the card Built-in memory Press to change display Recording ModePlayback Mode Changing recording information display Zoom In/Out Using Zoom Extended Optical Zoom Using ZoomZoom types and use Optical Zoom Taking pictures with flash Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is Taking pictures with flash Shutter speeds for each flash modeScene Mode Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode Tips Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot ModePress the shutter button fully again to end recording About panorama playback Taking pictures according to the scene Changing the selected scene mode Scene Mode menu Sports Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModePortrait Scenery Food Night PortraitNight Scenery High Sens BabySunset Picture Size Using the Rec menuRecording mode Settings Setting guide Sensitivity 100 1600 Using the Rec menuSensitivity White Balance Setting White Balance manually Using the Rec menu AWB operational range AF Mode Burst Recording mode Settings on / OFFSetting Description Digital Zoom Red-Eye Removal Color ModeRecording mode Settings Standard / B&W / Sepia Clock Set Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFDate Stamp 1280x720 pixels Using the Motion Picture menuRec Quality 169 Different playback methods Playback Mode Operations during Slide Show Different playback methods Playback ModeSlide Show Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Recording information such as Scene Modes Category SelectionSelect category with cursor button and press MENU/SET Calendar Resize Using the Playback menu Using the Playback menu To clear all Protect Copy Computer specifications Using with your PC LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP / Vista / 7 Using the supplied softwareUsing with your PC PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Windows XP / Vista / 7 Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIOCheck the environment of your PC Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software Getting Ready Copying still pictures and motion picturesConnect camera to computer Mac To cancel connectionFolder and file names on computer Windows Connect camera to printer Printing Select All Printing multiple picturesPrinting Multi Select Use cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SET Making print settings on the cameraUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET Settings Printing in store Using computerUsing printer Printing with date and text Recording quality →63 Recording Mode →21List of LCD monitor displays Recording List of LCD monitor displays Playback Message displays Insert SD card again Try another card Memory card parameter errorRead Error / Write Error Please check the card Message displays Recorded pictures look white Charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully chargedCamera does not work even if the camera is turned on Cannot record pictures Troubleshooting Multiple flashes are emitted Brightness is unstableMonitor flickers indoors No flash emitted Red areas in pictures appear blackened Playback volume and beep volume are lowIncorrect date displayed in Calendar Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen Computer does not recognize card only reads built-in memory Cannot print when connecting to printerEdges of pictures are cut off when printing Cannot communicate with the computer Lens makes a clicking noise Menu not displayed in desired languageCamera rattles if shaken Camera is hot Usage cautions and notes When in use Usage cautions and notes Memory cards About AC adaptor supplied Disclaimer Personal Information