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Panasonic DMC-FX7GN, DMC-FX2GN operating instructions Taking Pictures, Mode Dial

Models: DMC-FX2GN DMC-FX7GN

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Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures

∫The Mode Dial

This camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds of scenes. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording.

Rotate the mode dial slowly and securely.

: Normal picture mode (P27)

Use this mode for usual recording.

: Simple mode (P31)

This is the recommended mode for beginners.

: Macro mode (P49)

This mode allows you to take a picture getting closer to the subject.

: Scene mode (P51)

This mode allows you to take pictures depending on the recording scenes.

: Motion image mode (P49)

This mode allows you to record motion images.

: Playback mode (P44)

This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.

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Panasonic DMC-FX7GN, DMC-FX2GN operating instructions Taking Pictures, Mode Dial

Contents

Model No.DMC-FX7GN DMC-FX2GN Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerIf you will not be using the camera for Long time About the LensAbout These Operating Instructions About illustrations of the cursor buttonContents Trimming Dpof PrintSlide Show Standard Accessories Names of the Components 3 2 Lens1011 12 Play back the pictures Charge the battery. P11Quick Guide Charging the Battery with the Charger About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open itInserting/Removing the Card About handling a card Access to the cardAbout the Card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optionalHdtv Approximate number of recordable pictures and the sizeDMC-FX7 DMC-FX2 Initial setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetSelect Clock SET from the Setup menu. P19 Set date and timePreparation Setup Menu Monitor Power SaveMenu Functions Auto ReviewNo operational sound On the next recording. The folder number is updated,OFF Soft operational soundScene Menu Video OUTPAL LanguageAbout the LCD Monitor Simple mode P31Playback mode P44 Recording guide line Histogram Example of histogramMode Dial Taking PicturesTaking pictures Turn the camera on Set the mode dial to Normal picture modeTake a picture AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Correct posture for taking good picturesExposure FocusingJitter camera shake Recording pictures basic Select the desired item and set the desired value Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSettings in Simple mode PICT.MODE MailMODE2 Other Settings in Simple modeEconomy OFF EnlargeSlow Shutter COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ Flip Anim NO.RESET Reset USB Mode Video OUT Language EconomyPICT.SIZE Quality Audio REC. DMC-FX7 Enlarge and shift the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress To make subjects appear further away use Wide Using the Optical ZoomTo make subjects appear closer use Tele Photo flash Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting ISO80 DMC-FX7 Available flash settings by recording modeAUTO¢ ISO64 DMC-FX2When using the photo flash Focus on the subject to take the picture Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSwitch the self-timer setting Properly Exposed Over exposed Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer Stabilizer MODE1Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Number of pictures recorded in burst modePlaying Back Pictures Select the pictureSelect the pictures Switch to multi screenPictures Multi Playback To return to the normal playbackShift the picture Using the Playback ZoomEnlarge the picture To delete a picture during the playback zoomSelect Multi Delete Deleting PicturesSelect the picture to be deleted Select the pictures to be deletedDelete all of the pictures Delete the picturesSelect ALL Delete To delete all picturesMotion image mode Using the Mode DialMacro mode Select Motion RateAvailable recording time seconds Press the shutter button halfwayPress the shutter button fully to start the recording You cannot record audio on DMC-FX2Scene mode Night Scenery P54 Night Portrait P54 Self Portrait P56Sports mode Technique for Sports modeTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait modeTechnique for Fireworks mode Technique for Party modeSnow mode Self portrait mode Technique for Self-portrait modeRecording pictures advanced Using the REC mode menu Slow Shutter P64White Balance W.BALANCE Auto White BalanceAbout the white balance Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance fine adjustment ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZE ISO sensitivity 400Audio Recording Audio REC Quality QualityAF Mode AF Mode Slow Shutter Slow Shutter Slow shutter SettingAF Assist Lamp Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Digital Zoom D.ZOOMSelect Image Capture Flip Animation Flip AnimSelect Flip Anim REC PICT.ADJSelect Frame Rate and set the number of frames Capture images for flip animationSelect Create Motion Image Select Create Motion Image and create a flip animationDeleting all still images used to create flip animation Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images To pauseSelect the picture to be rotated and set it Using the Play mode menuRotating the Picture Rotate Select RotateSetting the Picture to be Printed and the Number Select Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelTo cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings To print the datePreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelCancel SETSet the items of the Slide Show Playing Back with Slide ShowSelect Slide SHOW, then select ALL or Dpof ALLSD Slide Show Select StartBy pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stops Select the picture and start audio recording Adding Audio to RecordedDMC-FX7 only Select the size and set it Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect Resize Select YES or no and set it Select the picture and set itSelect Trimming Trimming the PicturesSelect the picture to trim and set it Enlarge or decrease the pictureInitializing the Card Format Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to setSelect YES or no and set it Select FormatPlayback advanced Playing back pictures with the supplied cable Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenTurn the TV on and select external input Select USB Mode Before Connecting with USB Connection CableUSB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPWhen using Windows 98/98 SE MessageConnecting to a PC Macintosh About PictBridge PTP settingPC Windows PictBridge PTP WindowsPICTURE. P87 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterPICTURE. P88 Single picture Set the print settingsSelect a picture to be printed Dpof picture Select Print Start and then print out the pictureSelect Dpof Picture Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Screen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode DEC.2004 1000DEC.2004 PlaybackOthers Dispose of an unusable battery BatteryWhen you go out, bring charged spare batteries ChargerExport Misc PRIVATE1 Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeFolder Composition Mode Dial is not in the Proper Position Message DisplayTroubleshooting Reset Monochrome When connecting to aClock setting is BlurredMonitor Noise appears on Conditions Causes/Remedies Lens clicksOr always lit on the LCD LCD monitorSpecifications Operating Temperature DimensionsWeight FlashInput Battery Charger Panasonic DE-992ABattery Pack lithium-ion OutputMemo VQT0M35