User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ20

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ20PP 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 VQT0M38 Before Use Before Use 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. [. . . ] · We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide. Technique for Panning mode To achieve good pictures in panning mode, pick a horizontal plane ­ and then pan as you fire shots. · The focus range is 6. 56 feet (2 m) ­ 16. 4 feet (5 m). about 1 sec. ) after taking a picture with slow shutter speed, but this is not a malfunction. · When you take pictures in dark places, noises may become visible. · The setting on the continuous AF is disabled. 1 Move the camera smoothly while tracking a subject in motion. Select the best picture from the pictures taken. 61 Recording pictures (advanced) · In panning mode, the shutter speed becomes slower than usual to achieve the panning effect. · Panning function does not work well in the following situations. ­ When the subject moves slowly and the tracking speed is too slow. (The background cannot be recorded dynamically. ) · The stabilizer function is fixed to [MODE1]. · The settings on the AF assist lamp and the continuous AF are disabled. Fireworks mode This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. The shutter speed or the exposure is automatically adjusted for taking pictures of fireworks. 2560 19 Technique for Fireworks mode We recommend following the prefocus procedure below to ensure that you do not miss the chance to take pictures. (P65) 2 Aim the camera at an object (such as illumination on a building), which is roughly the same distance as the point of fireworks. (P66) 4 When the focus indication (P32) lights, aim the camera at the direction where the fireworks will be exploding. · When you zoom out or in on the subject, repeat steps 2 ­ 5 since the focus position becomes misaligned. · We recommend using a tripod. 62 Recording pictures (advanced) · When the auto focus is activated, the available recording range is 16. 4 feet (5 m) ­ ¶. (We recommend following steps 1 to 5 on the previous page to take pictures with prefocus. ) · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. · The settings on the AF assist lamp and the continuous AF are disabled. · The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. Party mode This mode allows you to take a picture in a dim room (e. g. The shutter speed or the exposure is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the room. 2560 19 Technique for Party mode · The shutter speed is slowed down. Hold the camera firmly to take a picture. · The flash mode of the built-in flash can be set to Forced ON/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync. /Red-eye reduction [ ]. · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. 63 Recording pictures (advanced) Snow mode This mode allows you to take a picture in locations such as skiing resorts and locations near snowy mountains. The exposure and the white balance are adjusted to make the white color of the snow stand out. 2560 19 · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. 64 Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures with Manual Focus SCN1 SCN2 Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate the auto focus. 2 Slide the focus switch to [MF] and rotate the MF ring 1 to focus on the subject. 1 Select [MF ASSIST] from the [SETUP] menu (in the recording mode) (P24) and set it to [ON]. SETUP MONITOR AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE MF ASSIST SELECT SET MENU 1/4 FOCUS AF MF n0 OFF OFF 2MIN. OFF ON EXIT MENU · AF: Auto focus · MF: Manual focus · 4: One shot AF 3 The MF assistance appears on the center of the screen. P 2560 19 · Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. · You can also set [MF ASSIST] to [OFF] on the [SETUP] menu (in the recording mode). [. . . ] This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 121 Others Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. [. . . ]