User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ2

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Instructions Model No. DMC-FZ2PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic. com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www. panasonic. ca VQT0E58 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. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. [. . . ] To avoid noise, we recommend setting the picture adjustment to [NATURAL]. (P57) 51 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures using Spot Mode 6 When this mode is selected, both the focus and the exposure will be adjusted to spot on a limited area. This is suitable when you take pictures in delicate light conditions and intend to take a picture of a specific area. (P25) ]/[ ]/ 1, 4 2, 3 2, 3 REC 2/4 SPOT MODE OFF SENSITIVITY AUDIO REC. · The spot AF area 1 and spot metering target 2 appear. ON AUTO OFF OFF EXIT MENU 5 6 Center the subject in the spot AF area. Take a picture. 4 P 1600 · When the subject is dark, the focus may not be adjusted properly. · Background may become dark or whitish depending on the subject which is being set to the appropriate exposure in the spot AF area. · If the subject is out of the spot AF area, use the AF/AE lock. (P55) 52 Recording images (advanced) Compensating the Exposure 4 In some situations the illumination of the background and your subject may differ. Auto exposure systems may not always calculate the exposure correctly. (P25) ]/[ ]/ 1, 2, 3 2 EXPOSURE 1 2 Press 3 until [ selected. EXPOSURE] is Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure. (EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, and it is the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed) SELECT EXIT 3 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. · The exposure compensation indication 1 will appear. 3 P 1600 4 Take a picture. +1/3 · Depending on brightness of the subject, the range for which it is possible to compensate the exposure will be limited. 53 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. (P25) ]/[ ]/ 1 1, 2, 3 2 AUTO BRACKET Press 3 until [ is selected. AUTO BRACKET] 2 Press 1, then press 2/1 to set the exposure compensation range. · · · · OFF n1/3EV n2/3EV n1EV 3 SELECT EXIT Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. · The auto bracket indication 1 appears. 4 Take a picture. 3 P 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. · Depending on the brightness of the subject, the range for which it is possible to compensate the exposure pictures using auto bracket will be limited. 54 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 P 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). [. . . ] A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service. 106 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. 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. [. . . ]