User manual PANASONIC DM-CFZ1

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Instructions Model No. DMC-FZ1PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic. com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www. panasonic. ca VQT0A99 Safety Safety Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. [. . . ] · The exposure compensation indication 1 will appear. 4 1/3 Take a picture. · The recording method is the same as in "Taking Pictures". (P28) · Depending on the shutter speed and aperture value, the range which is possible to compensate the exposure will be limited. 50 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure (AE) Bracket 4 Pressing the shutter button once, the camera will automatically take 3 pictures changing exposure according to the set exposure compensation value. ]/[ ]/ 1 1, 2, 3 2 AUTO BRACKET 2 Press 2/1 to set the exposure compensation range. · OFF · j1 EV -- i1 EV (1/3 EV step) 3 SELECT SET Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. · The auto bracket indication 1 appears. 4 Take a picture. · The recording method is the same as in "Taking Pictures". (P28) 3 1600 · · · · · Once you take a picture, auto bracket will be cancelled automatically. When setting auto bracket, you cannot take a still picture with audio. When setting auto bracket and the burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed. 51 Recording images (advanced) Using the AF/AE Lock 1, 2 If the subject is out of the AF area and you press the shutter button, the subject's focus is not adjusted. After locking focus and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear picture with adjusted focus. AF: Auto focus AE: Auto exposure [Preparation] · Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) 1 1 1600 Aim the camera at the subject on which you want to adjust the focus to enter the AF area 2 on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and then keep pressing the shutter button halfway (AF/AE lock). · When the focus is adjusted, the focus indication 1 [¥] appears. 2 Move the camera keeping the chosen composition and press the shutter button all the way. 2 1600 · Before pressing the shutter button, you can set the AF/AE lock again and again. 52 Recording images (advanced) Using the Color Effect This function enables use of color effect such as bluish, reddish, and black and white. ]/[ ]/ 1 1, 4 2, 3 2, 3 REC3/3 SETUP D. ZOOM OFF COL. EFFECT OFF COOL WARM B/W PICT. ADJ. STABILIZER SELECT SET STANDARD ON EXIT MENU 2 3 4 Press the [MENU] button. · The indication [ COOL / WARM / B/W ] 1 will appear. 4 COOL 53 Recording images (advanced) Picture Adjustment (Natural/Standard/Vivid) [Preparation] · Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. ]/[ ]/ 1 2 3 1, 4 2, 3 4 2, 3 REC3/3 D. ZOOM COL. EFFECT PICT. ADJ. NATURAL STABILIZER SELECT SET SETUP OFF OFF STANDARD ON EXIT MENU Press the [MENU] button. · The menu will disappear. · When taking a picture in a dark place, noise may appear. To avoid noise, we recommend setting the picture adjustment to [NATURAL]. 54 Recording images (advanced) Setting the White Balance Auto White Balance is designed to automatically adjust the camera to produce natural flesh tones. In some situations where several different types of lighting are present, enhanced performance can be achieved by setting the white balance manually. [. . . ] The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE". THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. [. . . ]