Panasonic Dmc Fx700 Operating Instructions Manual

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Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
•It is possible to adjust focus or exposure using the touch AF/AE function if the touch shutter 
function is set to [ ]. (P43)
A Focus indication
B AF area (normal)
C AF area (when using the Digital Zoom or when it is dark)
D Focus range
E ISO sensitivity
F Aperture value
¢1
G Shutter speed¢1
¢1 If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red. 
(However, it will not be displayed  in red when the...

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When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P124), a tripod or the self-timer 
(P63) .
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Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend 
using a tripod.
–Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], 
[CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] or [HIGH DYNAMIC] in Scene Mode 
(P76)
–When the...

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[REC] Mode: 
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture 
automatically.
Touch [ ] in recording mode.
•Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with 
the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
Touch the subject you wish to focus on, 
and then take a picture.
AThe area that can be focused with the Touch 
Shutter.
•AF area with same function as [ Ø] in AF Mode is 
displayed at the position you...

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[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on 
Subject
 (Touch AF/AE)
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel.
When [AF MODE]  (P116) is set to [ ] (Tracking AF), it is possible to continue to adjust 
the focus and exposure of the subject automatically even when the subject moves.
Set [AF MODE]  (P116) from the recording menu.
•The AF area can be set freely at a position on the screen. (Cannot be set at the edge of 
the screen)...

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[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record 
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 10.5k ), do 
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio ( X/Y /W /).
The zoom magnification can be in creased by approximately 1.3k without noticeable 
deterioration in the picture by the Intelligent Resolution Technology when the Intelligent 
Zoom is used.
Even higher...

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∫Types of zooms
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When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in 
conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) – ¶]
¢ The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
∫Extended Optical Zoom mechanism
As an example, if you set to [ ] (3 million pixels worth), it will take pictures with the 3M 
(3 million pixels worth) in the center of t he 14M (14.1 million pixels worth) of the MOS 
sensor allowing you to...

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Note
•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.•“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.•The Optical Zoom is set to Wide (1 k) when the camera is turned on.•If you use the Zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.•The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt 
the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
•When using the Digital Zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.•When...

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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
Note
•This camera complies with the DCF standard “D esign rule for Camera File system” established 
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif 
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot 
be played back.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch  A to [(].
•Normal playback is set automatically in the following 
cases.
–When the mode is...

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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Touch [ ] to change to the 12 screen display.
A Slide bar
B Burst icon [˜ ]
•It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the 
following icons.
–[]>1 screen–[] >12 screens–[] >30 screens
–[] >Calendar screen display•You can also switch the playback screen by rotating the 
zoom lever towards [ L](W).
–1 screen >12 screens >30 screens >Calendar screen 
display  (P136)
•Rotate the zoom lever towards [ Z] (T) to return to the 
previous...

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Note
•The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] Mode to [PLAYBACK] Mode.•If you want to save the enlarged pi cture, use the Cropping function. (P151)•The Playback Zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.•The zoom magnification and the zoom position are canceled when the camera is turned off 
(including Sleep Mode).
•Playback Zoom cannot be used during Motion Picture Playback or pictures with Audio Playback.
Using the Playback Zoom...