Panasonic Dmc Fx700 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This mode allows you to record multiple pictures of night scenes at high speed, which are 
all combined to make a single picture. It will reduce the jitter and noise from the picture 
even when recording with the camera in your hand.
Note
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10 pictures are recorded continuously, and all will be combined to make a single picture.•During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide 
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.•[I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [ON].•The Stabilizer Function Mode is fixed to [MODE1].•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
This mode allows you to take pictures of  food with a natural hue without being affected by 
the ambient light in restaurants etc.
Note
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The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party 
etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Party Mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.•We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject when taking pictures.
Note
•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫Technique for Candle Light Mode
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This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.
Note
•The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.•When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set 
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
 [HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT]
 [FOOD]
 [PARTY]
 [CANDLE LIGHT] 
						

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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can 
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the 
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP]  (P146).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1Touch [SET] of [AGE] or [NAME].
2Enter the birthday or name.
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When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].•If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen 
appears automatically.
3Touch [EXIT] to finish.
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
1.
Note
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During motion picture recording, settings for [PORTRAIT] are used.•The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition” bundled 
software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or 
name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].
•The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set 
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
•Intelligent ISO is activated, and maximum  ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].•If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed on the 
screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
•If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.•The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
 [BABY1]/[BABY2]
Birthday: Touch [ 3]/[4 ] for each item to set 
year/month/day, and touch [SET].
Name: For details on how to enter characters,  refer to “Entering Text” on P128 . 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time 
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P146).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P82 .
Note
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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The initial setting for the AF Assist Lamp is [OFF].•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].•Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.
Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a sunset view. This allows you to take 
vivid pictures of the red color of the sun.
Note
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The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects , and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this fo r high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity 
automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select.
•3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
Note
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[I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [ON].•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
 [PET]
 [SUNSET]
 [HIGH SENS.] 
						

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This will take pictures in burst with the flash. It is useful for when taking pictures 
continuously in a dark area. Pictures recor ded will be recorded together as a single burst 
picture group.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1Touch the picture size and aspect ratio.
•3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•[I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•Intelligent ISO is activated, and maximum  ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO3200].•See the Note on P60 when using the flash.
 [FLASH BURST]
Number of recordable 
pictures max. 5 pictures 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫ Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1Touch the number of seconds you wish to set.2Take pictures.
•Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. 
Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When 
countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same 
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.
•Touch [CANCEL] to stop taking the picture while the countdown 
screen is displayed.
∫ Technique for Starry Sky Mode
•The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend 
taking pictures with the self-timer.
Note
•During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide 
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The Optical Image Stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫Technique for Fireworks Mode
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Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note
•It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•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: 2 seconds–When [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the Optical Image Stabilizer function: 1/4th of a 
second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has 
determined that there is very little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
–You can change the shutter speed by compensating for the exposure.•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
 [STARRY SKY]
 [FIREWORKS] 
						

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This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also 
prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight.
Note
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The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].•Do not touch the camera with wet hands.•Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfun ction. Make sure that sand or seawater does 
not get into the lens or the terminals.
•Problems caused by sand, seawater and fresh water are not covered by the product warranty.
This allows you to take pictures that show t he snow as white as possible at a ski resort or 
a snow-covered mountain.
This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.
∫ Technique for Aerial Photo Mode
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We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. 
Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the 
focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the 
picture.
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.•Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.•When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.•Be careful about the reflection from the window.
Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects.
Note
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[I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].•The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•Face Detection (P117)  may not operate normally in the dark areas 
around the edges of the screen.
 [BEACH]
 [SNOW]
 [AERIAL PHOTO]
 [PIN HOLE] 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand.Note
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ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600].•The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
You can use this mode to easily record pictur es in which bright and dark regions of the 
scene are expressed with suitable brightness w hen looking into the sun, at night, or in 
similar circumstances.
∫ Setting the effect
1Touch the effect you wish to set.
2Take pictures.
Note
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ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO400].•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.•The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•When it is dark, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.•When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set 
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•LCD screen noise may be more visible than during normal recording due to brightness 
compensation of the darker areas.
Record the image with a frame around it.
∫ Setting the frame
1Touch the frame you wish to use.
•The number of pixels is fixed to 2M (4:3).2Take pictures.
Note
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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
Frame will not be displayed.
•[AUTO REVIEW] is fixed to [2SEC.].•The color of the frame displayed on the screen and the color of the frame around the actual 
image may differ, but this is not a malfunction.
 [FILM GRAIN]
 [HIGH DYNAMIC]
[] : Natural color effect
[] : Eye-catching effect which emphasises contrast and color
[] : Black and white effect
 [PHOTO FRAME] 
						

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[REC] Mode: 
Advanced (Recording pictures)Recording Motion Pictures
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or 
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.Note
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It will be recorded in following categories for certain Scene Modes.
• A motion picture recording matching each scene will be performed for the ones not listed 
above.  (P76 to  87)
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ !], and then press [MODE].
A Motion picture button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C [MODE] button
Touch the mode.
∫Modes that can be recorded for motion picture
ItemSettings/Note
ñ[INTELLIGENT AUTO] The camera will set the most appropriate settings to 
match the subject and the recording conditions, so you 
can leave the settings to the camera and take motion 
pictures easily.
³/±/´/² Mode
Record motion pictures by automatically setting 
aperture and shutter speed.
¿[SCENE MODE]
Scene motion picture
Selected Scene ModeScene Mode while recording motion picture
[BABY1]/[BABY2] Portrait Mode
[NIGHT PORTRAIT], 
[NIGHT SCENERY], [HANDHELD 
NIGHT SHOT], [STARRY SKY] Low Light Mode
[PANORAMA ASSIST], 
[SPORTS], [PET], 
[FLASH BURST], [FIREWORKS], 
[PHOTO FRAME] Normal motion picture 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫About focusing
When [CONTINUOUS AF]  (P127) is set to [ON], and you focus on a subject, the camera 
will maintain focus on that subject. To fix the focus position when beginning to record a 
motion picture, set to [OFF].
Note
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The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps 3 and 4.
¢ 1 Touch [ ] to display the available recordin g time before recording motion pictures.
¢ 2 The screen that is displayed during Motion Picture Mode setting is different depending on the 
setting of the 
[REC MODE].
Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A  Available recording time
B  Elapsed recording time
•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.•The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the 
built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures 
cannot be recorded without audio.)
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while 
recording motion pictures.
•The screen will become dark momentarily, and 
recording will start after adjusting the display.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
•Sound will go off when pressing the motion picture button indicating start/stop of motion 
picture recording.
Sound volume can be set in [BEEP LEVEL]  (P26).
•If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera 
stops recording automatically.
A Still picture recording 
screen
¢1
B Motion Picture Mode 
setting¢2
C Motion picture 
recording screen
D Still Picture Mode 
setting
B
A
C
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•Refer to P126 for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•Refer to P206 for information about the available recording time.•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static 
electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture 
recording.
•When recording a motion picture, the screen may go dark after a certain period to reduce 
battery consumption, but this will not affect the recorded motion picture.
•When operating the zoom in recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
•Zoom speed may be slower than normal in recording motion pictures.•If the Extended Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, recordable 
area will be changed drastically since these settings are canceled.
•Even if the aspect ratio setting is the same in still and motion pictures, 
the angle of view may change at the start of the motion picture 
recording. When [ REC AREA]  (P27) is set to [ON], angle of view 
during motion picture recording is displayed.
•[STABILIZER] is fixed to [MODE1] in recording motion pictures.•When recording motion pictures, the following functions cannot be used.–[], [ƒ], [Ù] in the AF Mode 
(It will switch to [Ø].)–Direction Detection function–Extended Optical Zoom–[FACE RECOG.]–[ISO LIMIT SET]•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) when recording 
motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) the power supply is cut off 
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnected etc., the motion picture 
being recorded will not be recorded.
A
Example 
image: When [REC MODE] is set to [AVCHD(1080i)] and the 
[ASPECT RATIO] is set to [W
].
B : This section is not recorded in motion pictures.
A
B