Panasonic Dmc Fx55 Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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 When setting auto bracket and burst mode 
simultaneously, auto bracket will be 
performed.
 When auto bracket is set, the auto review 
function is activated regardless of the auto 
review setting. (The picture is not 
enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review 
function in the [SETUP] menu.
 When auto bracket is activated, 
[AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. 
 The exposure may not be compensated 
with auto bracket depending on the 
brightness of the subject.
 When the...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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Taking pictures that 
match the scene being 
recorded 
(Scene mode)
When you select a scene mode to match 
the subject and recording situation, the 
camera sets the optimal exposure and hue 
to obtain the desired picture.
• Refer to P43 to 49 and “About the information ” for details about each 
scene mode.
1 Move  3/4 /2 /1  to select the 
scene mode.
 4 at  A to switch to the next 
menu screen.
 You can switch menu screens from any  menu item by rotating the zoom...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P42)
The person stands out from the 
background and has a healthier 
complexion.
∫Technique for Portrait mode
To increase the effectiveness of this mode:
1Rotate the zoom lever as far as 
possible to Tele.
2Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective.
 This mode is only suitable when taking 
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
 The initial...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P42)
This allows you to take pictures of a wide 
landscape.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P42)
Set here when you want to take pictures of 
sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
 This...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P42)
This mode allows you to take pictures of 
food with a natural hue without being 
affected by the ambient light in restaurants 
etc.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶]
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P42)
Select this when you want to take pictures 
at...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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1Move 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] 
and then move 1.2Move 3/4 to select [SET] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
3Enter the birthday or name.
– Birthday:
2/1: Select the items (year/month/
day).
3/4: Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
– Name:
For details on how to enter 
characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] 
section on P79.
 When the birthday or name is set, 
[AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set 
to [ON].
∫Display the age/name
1Move 3/4
 to select [AGE] or [NAME] 
and then move...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P42)
Select this when you want to take pictures 
of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P42)
Select this for...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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 The recorded picture becomes slightly 
rougher. This is not a malfunction.
 You can take pictures suitable for 4
qk6q/
10k15 cm printing.
 The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a 
second to 1/2000th of a second.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to 
¶]
 The focus, zoom, exposure, white 
balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity 
are fixed to the settings for the first picture.
 The flash setting is...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P42)
This mode allows you to take beautiful 
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night 
sky.
∫Technique for Fireworks mode
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower, 
we recommend using a tripod.
 This mode is most effective when the 
subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.
 The shutter speed becomes the following.
– When [OFF] is set on the optical image 
stabilizer function: Fixed to 2...

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Motion Picture Mode
1Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus and then press it fully to 
start recording.
A Audio recording
 The available recording time  B is 
displayed on the top right and the 
elapsed recording time  C is displayed 
on the bottom right of the screen.
 When the subject is focused, the focus  indication lights.
 The focus, zoom and aperture value are  fixed to the setting when recording 
starts (the first frame).
 The audio is also recorded...