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Panasonic DMC-FZ15P Optical Image Stabilizer, Flip Animation Flip Anim, MODE1, MODE2

Models: DMC-FZ15P

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Optical Image Stabilizer

[STABILIZER]

SCN1 SCN2

OFF

When image stabilization is not

(

)

desired or when using the

camera with a tripod.

MODE1

The stabilizer operates

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)

continuously and can assist

during photo composition.

MODE2

The stabilizer function is in

(

)

standby and activates at the

moment the shutter captures the

image. This mode offers a

greater degree of stabilization.

•The stabilizer function may not work sufficiently in the following cases.

–When too much jitter occurs

–In digital zoom range

–When taking pictures while following subjects in motion.

–When the shutter speed is extremely slow due to dark conditions or other reasons.

•In motion image mode [ ], [MODE2] cannot be set.

Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.]

SCN1 SCN2

This camera allows you to create motion picture files up to 20 seconds long by connecting images recorded in flip animation mode.

Example:

When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving the camera little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks as if it is moving.

•You can play back created flip animations with the same method used to play back motion images. (P81)

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Panasonic DMC-FZ15P operating instructions Optical Image Stabilizer, Flip Animation Flip Anim, MODE1, MODE2

Contents

Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFCC Note U.S. only DMC-FZ15If you will not be using the camera for Long time About the LensAbout illustrations in these operating instructions About These Operating InstructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor button Contents Slide Show Dpof PrintTrimming Standard Accessories Battery Pack CGA-S002ASD Memory Card 8 MB RP-SD008B Video Cable K1HA08CD0003 USB Connection Cable K1HA08CD0001Preparation Names of the Components 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 1519 20 24 25 Charge the battery. P13 Insert the battery and the card. P15Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take picturesCharging the Battery with the Charger Attach the battery to the chargerDetach the battery Connect the charger to the electrical outletAbout the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open itInserting/Removing the Card Access to the card About the CardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optionalApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Lens Cap StrapAttaching the Lens Hood Temporarily storing the lens hood Setting Date/Time Clock Set Setup menu. P24Select Clock SET from Set date and timePreparation Setup Menu Menu Functions 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MINNO.RESET ResetUSB Mode MF AssistOFF Scene MenuLanguage Playback mode P46 Recording mode P32About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dialOut-of-frame display Recording guide lineHistogram Example of histogramTaking Pictures Take a picture Program AECorrect 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 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash settingTo open the flash To close the flashAvailable flash settings by recording mode Shutter speed for each flash mode Flash modeAUTO¢ ISO64Adjusting 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 Playing Back Pictures Select the pictureSwitch to multi screen Pictures Multi PlaybackSelect the pictures To return to the normal playbackUsing the Playback Zoom Enlarge the pictureShift the picture To delete a picture during the playback zoomDeleting Pictures Select the picture to be deletedSelect Multi Delete Select the pictures to be deletedDelete the pictures Select ALL DeleteDelete all of the pictures To delete all picturesAperture-priority AE Using the Mode DialSet the aperture value and take the picture Shutter-priority AE Set the shutter speed and take the pictureManual exposure Take the picture Set the aperture valuePress the shutter button halfway Manual Exposure AssistanceRecording pictures advanced Shutter Speed Sec Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AEManual exposure Select Motion Rate Macro mode Motion image modeFocus range Press the shutter button fully to start the recording Available recording time secondsSCN1 SCN2 Scene mode Night Scenery P60 Night Portrait P61Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Technique for Sports modeScenery mode Technique for Night scenery modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Technique for Panning modeFireworks mode Party mode Technique for Party modeSnow mode Taking Pictures with Manual Focus MF assistance appears on the center of the screenPrefocus One shot AFMetering Mode P72 Using the REC mode menuConversion P79 White Balance W.BALANCE Auto White BalanceAbout the white balance fine adjustment Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZEISO sensitivity 400 HdtvQuality Quality Rotate Resize TrimmingMetering Mode Metering ModeContinuous AF CONT.AF Digital Zoom D.ZOOM AF Assist LampOFF Color Effect COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Optical Image Stabilizer Flip Animation Flip AnimMODE1 MODE2Select Flip Anim Select Image CaptureCapture images for flip animation Select Create Motion ImageSelect 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 Conversion Lens Remove the lens cap and the lens ringAttach the tele conversion lens 1 or wide conversion lens Turn the camera on and selectRecordable range when using the conversion lens When using the conversion lensPlaying Back Motion Images Motion imagesImages To pauseUsing the Play mode menu Rotating the Picture RotateSelect the picture to be rotated and set it 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 dateSelect PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect SETPlaying Back with Slide Show Select Slide SHOW, then select ALL or DpofSet the items of the Slide Show ALLBy pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stops Select StartSD Slide Show Resizing the Pictures Resize Select ResizeSelect the picture and set it Select the size and set itTrimming 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 Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable USB ModeSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPWhen using Windows 98/98 SE MessageConnecting to a PC About PictBridge PTP setting PC WindowsMacintosh PictBridge PTP WindowsPICTURE. 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 Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance When printing with PictBridgeUsing the MC Protector/ND Filter MCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral DensityScreen Display Recording1000 DEC Playback104 Optimal Use of the CameraBattery When you go out, bring charged spare batteriesDispose of an unusable battery ChargerPrinting pictures recorded with Hdtv mode CardFolder Composition To print pictures with endsMode Dial is not in the Proper Position Message DisplayTroubleshooting Conditions Causes When connecting to a Clock setting isReset Internal mechanical Movement when it is Shaken Lens clicksPicture size to Hdtv 1920k1080 pixels areCut out Not around the subjectSpecifications Dimensions WeightOperating Temperature Battery Charger Panasonic DE-993BDigital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DescriptionDigital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty CoverageCarry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory ServicenterIndex Brightness of the LCD120 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Cargue la bateríaEncienda la cámara para sacar las imágenes Inserte la batería y la tarjetaMemo 123 VQT0N03