Taking Pictures | Panasonic DMC-FZ15P instruction

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures

∫The Mode Dial

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

Rotate the mode dial slowly and securely.

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: Program AE mode (P32)

The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera.

: Aperture-priority AE (P51) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

: Shutter-priority AE (P52) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

: Manual exposure (P53)

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

: Macro mode (P56)

This mode allows you to take a picture closely focusing on to the subject.

: Motion image mode (P56) This mode allows you to record motion images without audio.

	SCN	1
	SCN	SCN
	2	SCN

SCN1 : Scene mode 1

SCN2 : Scene mode 2 (P58)

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

This mode also allows you to set [SCENE MENU] (P27) on the [SETUP] menu to [OFF] and set the scene modes which are frequently used to [ SCN1 ] and [ SCN2 ] on the mode dial.

It is convenient because you can select the scene mode quickly and minimize the operation.

: Playback mode (P46)

This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.

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Panasonic DMC-FZ15P operating instructions Taking Pictures

Contents

Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your Safety DMC-FZ15 FCC Note U.S. only About the Lens If you will not be using the camera for Long time About illustrations in these operating instructions About These Operating InstructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor button Contents Slide Show Dpof PrintTrimming Video Cable K1HA08CD0003 USB Connection Cable K1HA08CD0001 Standard AccessoriesBattery Pack CGA-S002A SD Memory Card 8 MB RP-SD008B Preparation 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 Names of the Components 19 20 24 25 Turn the camera on to take pictures Charge the battery. P13Insert the battery and the card. P15 Quick Guide Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging the Battery with the ChargerAttach the battery to the charger Detach the battery About the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open it Inserting/Removing the Battery Inserting/Removing the Card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optional Access to the cardAbout the Card About handling a card Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Lens Cap Strap Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Attaching the Lens Hood Temporarily storing the lens hood Set date and time Setting Date/Time Clock SetSetup menu. P24 Select Clock SET from Preparation Setup Menu 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MIN Menu Functions MF Assist NO.RESETReset USB Mode OFF Scene MenuLanguage Playback mode P46 Recording mode P32About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Recording guide line Diopter adjustmentAdjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial Out-of-frame display Example of histogram Histogram Taking Pictures Program AE Take a picture Correct posture for taking good pictures AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposurePosition of feet Jitter camera shake FocusingExposure Program shift Example of Program shift Press Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewEnlarge and shift the picture To make subjects appear closer use Tele Using the Optical ZoomTo make subjects appear further away use Wide To close the flash Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting To open the flash ISO64 Available flash settings by recording modeShutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode AUTO¢ Adjusting flash output Switch the self-timer setting Taking Pictures with the Self-timerFocus on the subject to take the picture Under exposed Compensating the ExposureProperly Exposed Over exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Switch the burst mode setting to record pictures Taking Pictures using Burst ModeNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Select the picture Playing Back Pictures To return to the normal playback Switch to multi screenPictures Multi Playback Select the pictures To delete a picture during the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomEnlarge the picture Shift the picture Select the pictures to be deleted Deleting PicturesSelect the picture to be deleted Select Multi Delete To delete all pictures Delete the picturesSelect ALL Delete Delete all of the pictures Aperture-priority AE Using the Mode DialSet the aperture value and take the picture Set the shutter speed and take the picture Shutter-priority AE Manual Exposure Assistance Manual exposure Take the pictureSet the aperture value Press the shutter button halfway Recording pictures advanced Shutter Speed Sec Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AEManual exposure Select Motion Rate Macro mode Motion image modeFocus range Available recording time seconds Press the shutter button fully to start the recording Night Scenery P60 Night Portrait P61 SCN1 SCN2 Scene mode Technique for Sports mode Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Technique for Night scenery mode Scenery mode Technique for Panning mode Technique for Night portrait mode Fireworks mode Technique for Party mode Party mode Snow mode MF assistance appears on the center of the screen Taking Pictures with Manual Focus One shot AF Prefocus Metering Mode P72 Using the REC mode menuConversion P79 Auto White Balance White Balance W.BALANCE About the white balance fine adjustment Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance Hdtv ISO Sensitivity SensitivityPicture Size PICT.SIZE ISO sensitivity 400 Rotate Resize Trimming Quality Quality Metering Mode Metering Mode Continuous AF CONT.AF Digital Zoom D.ZOOM AF Assist LampOFF Color Effect COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ MODE2 Optical Image StabilizerFlip Animation Flip Anim MODE1 Select Create Motion Image Select Flip AnimSelect Image Capture Capture images for flip animation Select Create Motion Image and create a flip animation Select Frame Rate and set the number of framesDeleting all still images used to create flip animation Turn the camera on and select Conversion LensRemove the lens cap and the lens ring Attach the tele conversion lens 1 or wide conversion lens When using the conversion lens Recordable range when using the conversion lens To pause Playing Back Motion ImagesMotion images Images Select Rotate Using the Play mode menuRotating the Picture Rotate Select the picture to be rotated and set it Select Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number To print the date To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings SET Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelCancel Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect ALL Playing Back with Slide ShowSelect Slide SHOW, then select ALL or Dpof Set the items of the Slide Show By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stops Select StartSD Slide Show Select the size and set it Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect Resize Select the picture and set it Trimming the Pictures Select YES or no and set itSelect Trimming Enlarge or decrease the picture Select Format Initializing the Card FormatSelect YES to format Playing back pictures with video cable supplied Playing Back Pictures with a TV ScreenPlayback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot Select PC or PictBridge PTP Before Connecting with USB Connection CableUSB Mode Select USB Mode Message When using Windows 98/98 SE Connecting to a PC PictBridge PTP Windows About PictBridge PTP settingPC Windows Macintosh PICTURE. P99 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterPICTURE. P98 Select a picture to be printed Set the print settingsSingle picture Select Dpof Picture Select Print Start and then print out the pictureDpof picture When printing with PictBridge Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance MCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density Using the MC Protector/ND Filter Recording Screen Display Playback 1000 DEC Optimal Use of the Camera 104 Charger BatteryWhen you go out, bring charged spare batteries Dispose of an unusable battery To print pictures with ends Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeCard Folder Composition Message Display Mode Dial is not in the Proper Position Troubleshooting Internal mechanical Movement when it is Shaken Lens clicks Conditions Causes When connecting to aClock setting is Reset Not around the subject Picture size to Hdtv1920k1080 pixels are Cut out Specifications Battery Charger Panasonic DE-993B DimensionsWeight Operating Temperature Accessory# Description Digital Camera Accessory System For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Request for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA Only Carry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services Directory For USA Only Brightness of the LCD Index 120 Inserte la batería y la tarjeta Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolCargue la batería Encienda la cámara para sacar las imágenes Memo 123 VQT0N03