About the Mode Dial | Panasonic VQT0Y69 instruction

Before Use

About the Mode Dial

Adjust part A to the desired mode. Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode.

: Normal picture mode (P24)

Use this mode for normal recording.

: Macro mode (P48)

This mode allows you to take a close-up picture of a subject.

: Motion picture mode (P63)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures.

: Scene mode (P49)

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

: Simple mode (P27)

This mode is recommended for beginners.

: Playback mode (P33)

This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.

∫About indications in these operating instructions

The modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or settings shown on the page. Set the mode dial to any of the modes indicated to use the functions or settings.

Convenient or helpful information for use the camera is described.

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∫About illustrations in these operating

instructions

The appearance of the product, the illustrations and menu screens etc. will differ slightly from those in actual use.

The procedure is described for DMC-FX07 as an example.

∫About illustrations of the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button

In these operating instructions, operations using the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button are described with illustrations.

The illustrations in these operating instructions show DMC-FX07.

e.g.: When you press the 4 button and then press [MENU/SET] button

	DMC-FX07	DMC-FX3
	MENU	MENU
	MENU	SET
	SET	SET
	SET
	REV	REV
	MENU	MENU
	MENU	SET
	SET	SET
	REV	REV

MENU /SET

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Panasonic VQT0Y69 operating instructions About the Mode Dial

Contents

DMC-FX3 Information for Your Safety Dear Customer FCC Note U.S. only About the Lens About Condensation When the lens Is fogged up When not using the camera for a long Period of timeHumid places About the Mode Dial Contents Setting a picture size and quality Using the REC Mode MenuAdjusting the hue for a more natural Focusing in low light conditions VFC4090 Standard AccessoriesK1HA08CD0008 SD Memory Cards are optional Names Components 10 11 Quick Guide Charge the battery. P12Insert the battery and the card. P14 Turn the camera on to take pictures Charging the Battery with the Charger Detach the battery after charging is completed About the Battery Charging/number of recordable Pictures Inserting/Removing the Battery Inserting/Removing the Card About handling a card Access to the cardAbout the Card Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs About the Built-in Memory DMC-FX3 Icons displayed on the screen Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Initial settingChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu Press MENU/SET and then press About the Setup MenuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon and then press Press 3/4 to select the menu item Monitor Clock SETWorld Time Guide Line Economy Power SaveVolume Beep Level Reset Select on ConnectionVideo OUT Deutsch LanguageEnglish Français Take a picture Turn the camera on Select normal picture modeTaking Pictures Press the shutter button fully to take the picture Focus indication lights when the subject is focused Tips for taking good picturesPress the shutter button fully Preventing jitter camera shake Party P52Exposure Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple ModeBasic menu settings 10k15cm DMC-FX07/AUTO DMC-FX3 Other Settings in Simple modeYou cannot set the following items in simple mode Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele To make subjects appear closer use Tele ± Available, Not available Extended optical zoom mechanismPicture size and maximum zoom magnification ¢ DMC-FX07 Press MENU/SET Further extending the zoomMenu operation Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position Playing Back Pictures Press 2/1 to select the picture Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET Deleting PicturesSelect the picture with 2/1 ALL Delete Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Only when selecting Multi DeleteScreen when selecting Multi Delete Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Playback mode Simple modeRecording mode About the LCD Monitor Recording guide line HistogramExamples of histogram Press LCD Mode for 1 second Press 3/4 to select a modePower LCD/High angle mode Switching to the appropriate flash Setting Press Press 3/4 to select a modeCanceling High angle mode or Power LCD AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 Available flash settings by recording modeAuto Forced on Auto Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Red-eye Reduction Taking Pictures with the Self-timer You can also press 2 to select Under exposed Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Compensate the exposure towards positive Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket This mode detects jitter and compensates for it Optical Image Stabilizer Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeYou can also press the burst mode button to select When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited When burst mode is set to Taking Close-up PicturesFocus range Scene Mode Press 3/4 to select the scene modeThere are 6 menu screens 1/6, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6 and 6/6 Technique for Portrait mode Portrait Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Night scenery mode Self Portrait Technique for Party mode Technique for Candle light modeTechnique for Fireworks mode Setting the shutter speed Technique for Starry sky modeTake pictures Technique for Aerial photo mode Turn the camera off when taking off or landing Age display setting Birthday setting Adjusting the white balance WB Adjust Press 2 again to cancel AF lock Setting the travel date Press 3/4 to select Travel Date and then pressPress 4 to select SET and then press MENU/SET Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Take a picture Canceling the travel datePress 3/4/2/1 to select the date Select the desired item Set the year, month and date Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Press 3/4 to select World Time and then pressPress 4 to select Home and then press MENU/SET to set Finishing setting the home area Setting the travel destination area Location candidates for World Time settings Press 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to stop recording If you selected On the screen Shown in step SD Memory Built-in Displaying Multiple Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screensPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET To return to the 1 screen playback screen To stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback Zoom1k2k4k8k16k When you rotate the zoom lever Rotate the zoom lever towards W or press MENU/SET Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioMotion pictures To pause Using the REC Mode Menu Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu itemThere are 3 menu screens 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Balance About the white balance fine adjustment Setting the white balance manuallyFinely adjusting the white balance White balance icon on the screen turns red or blue Setting the light sensitivity Sensitivity Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Aspect Ratio PICT.SIZE/QUALITY DMC-FX3 Audio REC Recording still pictures with audio AF Mode Setting the focus method Slow Shutter Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierAF Assist Lamp Recording bright pictures in dark places COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJClock SET Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Using the Play mode menuSlide Show Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finish Setting the audio, duration and effectSetting your favorite pictures Favorite Deleting all favorites Rotate DISP./ROTATEPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press To display the picture rotated Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Example When rotating clockwiseSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Dpof Print To cancel all settings Single settingMulti setting Number of prints icon B appears Protect Preventing accidental erasure of pictures Audio DUB Press 4 to stop recordingAdding audio after taking pictures Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET ResizePress 2/1 to select the size and then press Making the picture smaller Trimming Press the shutter button Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press Aspect ConvPress 3/4 to select or and then press Menu Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 picture Copy DMC-FX3 Copying the picture data Format Initializing the card USB connection cable supplied AC adaptor DMW-AC5 optional Connecting to a PCPress 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SET This message appears during data transfer Dcim Misc Conditions under which a different Folder number is used Printing the Pictures Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/ SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Print with Date Press 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SET Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera onPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Screen Display Recording Recording in simple mode 100 Picture In motion picture mode P68 Favorites P80 101Playback 102 Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth 103 Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable battery Do not bend or drop the card Message Display 104 105 Troubleshooting 106 107 Flash is activated 2 times 108Flash Flash is not activated You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P81 Ends of the pictures are cut at printing 109Motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV Picture is not displayed fully on the TV 110 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 111Number of recordable pictures 112 113 Available recording time Specifications 114 115 116 DIGITAL/AV OUT Digital Camera Accessory System 117 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 118For USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only 119 Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage120 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 121 122 Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Servicenter Personal Checks Index 123 USB Mode 22, 91 Picture Quality Setting Motion PicturePicture Quality Setting Simple Mode 124 Cargue la batería Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español125 Reproduzca las imágenes Memo 126 127 Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3