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Panasonic DMC-FX5GN, DMC-FX1GN Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode, Technique for Portrait mode

Models: DMC-FX1GN DMC-FX5GN

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode

This mode allows you to make the subject stand out from the unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P27)

ªTechnique for Portrait mode

To make this mode more effective, rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible to be close to the subject, and then select the background which is far from the camera.

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¬Suggestions/Tips ¬

•This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime.

•[AUTO] setting in white balance works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. When using indoors, the hue may change.

•You can change the white balance setting. (P56)

•When you want to change the exposure or the hue, compensate the exposure or adjust the picture quality.

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Panasonic DMC-FX5GN, DMC-FX1GN operating instructions Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode, Technique for Portrait mode

Contents

Model No.DMC-FX5GN DMC-FX1GN Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerContents Playback advanced Standard Accessories Names of the Components 15 1413Battery Charger/AC Adaptor P10 Open the card/battery door Insert the battery. P12 Quick GuideTake a picture. P28 Connect the AC cable Charging the BatteryAttach the battery to the AC adaptor Detach the battery Charging environment and charging error About the BatteryBattery indication Charging time and available recording timeInserting the Battery PreparationRemoving the Battery Open the terminal door Using the AC AdaptorConnect the AC cable Connect the DC cable MultiMediaCard optional Access to the card SD Memory Card suppliedAbout the Card SD Memory CardInserting the Card Open the card/battery door Removing the CardStrap eyelet Attaching the StrapPass the top of the strap through Initial setting Select Clock SET from Set date and timeSelect M/D/Y, D/M/Y or Y/M/D Date PrintingPress the Menu button Setup MenuSelect the Setup Menu Select the desired itemAuto Menu FunctionsMonitor REVIEW1USB Mode NO.RESET1RESET1 ECONOMY1English VOLUME2Language EspañolSelecting the screen to be used Using the LCD MonitorRecording mode Playback mode Recording guide lineAbout the Histogram Example of histogramMode Dial Taking Pictures Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focusPosture to take good pictures Status indicator a LightingFlash/Access Indicator B Lighting BlinkingJitter camera shake FocusingExposure Care for the cameraAF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Select Enlarge 4qt6q/10t15cm or E-MAIL Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSelect PICT.MODE Auto ReviewOther settings in Simple mode Power Save P22Enlarge and shift the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress Deleting the recorded picture during the reviewUsing the Optical Zoom To make subjects appear further away WideAvailable flash settings Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching the flash setting Shutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode Available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivityRecording pictures basic Compensating the Exposure PreparationTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket TimesFocus on the subject to take Picture Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSwitch the self-timer setting Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeSwitch the burst mode setting Take picturesFast forwarding/Fast rewinding Playing Back PicturesSelect the picture To return to the normal playback Switch to multi screen Select the picturesPictures Multi Playback To delete a picture during the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomEnlarge the picture Shift the pictureSelect the picture to be deleted Delete the picture Deleting PicturesTo delete single picture Delete the pictures To delete multi pictures Select Multi DeleteSelect the pictures to be deleted To delete all pictures Select ALL Delete Delete all of the picturesTaking Pictures using Macro Mode PreparationTaking Pictures using Portrait Mode Technique for Portrait modeTaking Pictures using Landscape Mode Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode Shutter speed in Night portrait modeTaking Pictures using Self-portrait Mode Technique for Self-portrait modeStart the recording Recording Motion ImagesSelect Motion Rate Available recording time SD Memory Motion rate Card Capacity Setting the White Balance Select W.BALANCE and set the desirable modeSetting the White Balance manually White set Select W.BALANCE and set toPress 3 until Finely Adjusting the White BalanceAdjust the white balance AppearsChanging the Picture Size Select PICT.SIZE and set the picture sizeChanging the Quality Select Quality and set the qualityPicture fixing the focus on Taking Pictures using Spot ModeSelect Spot Mode and set it to Subject and take the pictureSelect Sensitivity and set the ISO sensitivity Setting ISO SensitivityISO sensitivity DMC-FX5 DMC-FX1 Take the picture Taking Pictures with AudioSelect Audio REC. and set it to on Using the AF Trigger Press the Focus buttonAF Focus Select D.ZOOM and set it to on Using the Digital ZoomEntering the digital zoom range Using the Colour Effect Select COL.EFFECT and set the colourAdjusting the Quality of the Picture Picture Adjustment Select PICT.ADJ. and set itUsing the Optical Image Stabilizer Select Stabilizer and set itSelect Image Capture Creating Flip AnimationCapturing images Select Flip Anim Check the image Select Frame Rate and set Playing back a created flip animation Deleting all of still images used for flip animationPlaying Back Pictures with Audio Play back the audioTo pause Playing Back Motion ImagesSelect the picture with the motion image icon Play back the motion imagesSelect Rotate Example When rotating clockwiseRotating the Picture Select the direction to rotate the pictureSelect Single Single setting/cancelSelect Dpof Print Select the picture and set Number of prints Multi setting/cancelSelect Dpof Print Select the pictures and set Select MultiSelect Cancel To cancel all settings Select Dpof PrintSelect YES to cancel all settings Select Index Index setting/cancel Select Dpof PrintSelect YES to index setting When the index is already set To print the dateSelect Protect CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Multi setting/To cancel all settings Select the type of pictures to play back Playing Back with Slide ShowSelect Slide Show Select the following items DurationSelect Start Stop audio recording Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures Audio DubbingSelect Audio DUB Select the picture and start audio recordingSelect the size and set it Resizing the PicturesSelect Resize Select the picture and set itSelect YES or no and set it Select the picture to trim Trimming the PicturesSelect Trimming Enlarge or decrease the picture100 Select YES to format Formatting the CardSelect Format Viewing pictures in other countries Playing Back Pictures with a TV ScreenPlaying back pictures with AV cable supplied Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slotUSB mode PC to be connected Printer to be Connected Before Connecting with USB Connection CableSelect USB MODE. In the recording mode Select Mass Storage or PTPMessage Connecting to a PC Mass Storage Windows Drive appears on the My Computer folderConnecting to a PC PTP ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ Connecting to a Printer Select the picture to print Using a Printer PictBridgeSingle picture Select Single Picture Select YES and print Dpof picture Select Dpof Picture Select Single Picture Select YES and print Using a Printer USB Direct-PrintSingle picture 101 Turn the camera off Remove the card and the battery. P13After Use Screen Display RecordingRecording in Simple mode 1000 1. JAN.20041000 1.JAN EnlargeREC mode menu Menu ItemsDpof Print P76 Slide Show P83 Simple mode menuPlay mode menu Trimming P88When carrying this camera, take care not to drop or hit it 108Dispose of an unusable battery Optimal Use of the BatteryBe sure to remove the battery after use BatteryAC adaptor Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeCard LCD monitorHdtv Approximate number of recordable pictures and the sizeDMC-FX5 DMC-FX1 Mode Dial is not in the Proper Position Message DisplayTroubleshooting Some pixels are inactive or Always lit on the LCD monitor Clock setting is resetPicture does not appear on the television Pictures cannot be printedDigital Camera DMC-FX5DIGITAL/AV OUT Battery Charger/AC Adaptor Panasonic DE-929BBattery Pack lithium-ion Panasonic CGA-S001E DC IN/EXTMemo 118 119 VQT0G32