Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

••How to select a scene (→49) ••Using flash in Scene Modes (→45)

Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours. ([Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.)

Use cursor button to select [Age] and press [MENU/SET].

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

Set birthday with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET]. Use cursor button to select [Exit] and press [MENU/SET].

 

Tips

[Baby]

••Make sure [Age] is [ON] before taking a picture.

 

Notes

••Age display format depends on [Language] setting.

••Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

••[Age] print setting can be made on your computer using the supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.

Records pet’s age when taking pictures.

 

[Pet]

••Refer to [Baby] for other tips and notes.

 

 

 

Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sunset]

 

 

 

 

Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.

[High Sens.]

Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and press [MENU/

SET].

 

 

 

Most suitable for taking pictures such as a landscapes through the

 

 

 

transparent glass of a train/vehicle or building.

 

 

 

Notes

[Glass

••If there are stains such as dust or a reflection on the glass, the camera may

Through]

focus on the glass instead of a subject.

••The colour of pictures may appear unnatural due to the colour of the glass.

 

 

 

(You may be able to reproduce the appropriate colour by adjusting the White

 

 

 

Balance.)

 

 

 

A frame is superimposed over the image.

 

 

 

Use cursor button to select the frame, and then press [MENU/SET].

[Photo Frame]

Notes

 

).

 

••The recording pixel level is 5 M (

 

 

••Guide lines cannot be displayed.

 

 

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DMC-S5, DMC-S2, DMC-FH4, DMC-FH6 specifications

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