Panasonic Dmc Fx150 Operating Instructions Manual
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21VQT1S88 Preparation •The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. •The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again. •If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or another...
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•Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].•[POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode.•[POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].•The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the
LCD monitor again.
•[AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom.
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•Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].•[POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode.•[POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].•The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the
LCD monitor again.
•[AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom.
•The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting...")
VQT1S8822 Preparation •Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].•[POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode.•[POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].•The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again. •[AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom. •The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting...
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•When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is
also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
•When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,
[ROTATE DISP.] (P87) is set to [ON], and [FAVORITE] (P88) is set to [OFF] in [PLAYBACK]
mode menu.
–The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P51) and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65642/w300_dmc-fx150_en_om_d-22.png "Page 23
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•When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is
also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
•When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,
[ROTATE DISP.] (P87) is set to [ON], and [FAVORITE] (P88) is set to [OFF] in [PLAYBACK]
mode menu.
–The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P51) and...")
23VQT1S88 Preparation •When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. •When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition, [ROTATE DISP.] (P87) is set to [ON], and [FAVORITE] (P88) is set to [OFF] in [PLAYBACK] mode menu. –The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P51) and...
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VQT1S8824 Preparation •Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. •If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card. •If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.•It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.•If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest...
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the scene mode whic h enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.
∫ List of [REC] modes
Turn the camera on.
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B Mode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [ !]....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65642/w300_dmc-fx150_en_om_d-24.png "Page 25
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the scene mode whic h enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.
∫ List of [REC] modes
Turn the camera on.
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B Mode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [ !]....")
25VQT1S88 Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode whic h enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. ∫ List of [REC] modes Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B Mode dial Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !]....
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[REC] mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
•
The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/
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[REC] mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
•
The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/
[I.EXPOSURE]/ Digital Red-eye...")
VQT1S8826 Basic [REC] mode: ñ BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/ Digital Red-eye...
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∫When taking pictures using the flash (P38)
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P31)
Note
•
Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.•Do not touch the front of the lens.
When the camera identifies the optimum sce ne, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65642/w300_dmc-fx150_en_om_d-26.png "Page 27
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∫When taking pictures using the flash (P38)
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P31)
Note
•
Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.•Do not touch the front of the lens.
When the camera identifies the optimum sce ne, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are...")
27VQT1S88 Basic ∫When taking pictures using the flash (P38) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P31) Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.•Do not touch the front of the lens. When the camera identifies the optimum sce ne, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are...
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•When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and
brightness.
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, digital red-eye correction (P39) is enabled, and the flash is
activated twice.
•Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] mode menu
–[PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P61)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P62)/[BURST] (P69)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P72)/[AF TRACKING]
¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
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•When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and
brightness.
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, digital red-eye correction (P39) is enabled, and the flash is
activated twice.
•Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] mode menu
–[PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P61)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P62)/[BURST] (P69)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P72)/[AF TRACKING]
¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
–[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD...")
VQT1S8828 Basic •When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. •When [ ] or [ ] is set, digital red-eye correction (P39) is enabled, and the flash is activated twice. •Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu –[PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P61)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P62)/[BURST] (P69)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P72)/[AF TRACKING] ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used. [SETUP] menu –[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD...
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Basic
[REC] mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
(³ : Program AE mode)
Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than
when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P26).
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P43)
∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P64)
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
Slide the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65642/w300_dmc-fx150_en_om_d-28.png "Page 29
29VQT1S88
Basic
[REC] mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
(³ : Program AE mode)
Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than
when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P26).
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P43)
∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P64)
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
Slide the...")
29VQT1S88 Basic [REC] mode: ³ Taking pictures with your favorite settings (³ : Program AE mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P26). ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P43) ∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P64) Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. Slide the...
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VQT1S8830 Basic AFocus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range E Aperture value ¢ FShutter speed¢ GISO sensitivity ¢ If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red. (However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.) 1Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure. 2Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose...