Panasonic Dmc Fx75 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P23.
You can display the local times at the travel  destinations and record them on the pictures 
you take.
•
Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.  (P20)
Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)
Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] 
menu.
•When first using the camera after purchasing it, the 
[PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. 
Touch [SET], and set the home area on the screen in 
step 
3.
To u c h  [ H O M E ] .
 Select the region in which you live using 
[2]/[ 1], and then touch [SET].
A Current time
B  Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
•If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home 
area, touch [ ]. Touch [ ] again to return to the 
original time.
•The daylight saving time setting for the home area 
does not advance the current time. Advance the clock 
setting by one hour.B
A 
						

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Note
•Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3.•If [HOME] is already set, change  only the travel destination, and use.•If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time 
difference from the home area.
•The travel destination icon [“] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel 
destination.
Touch [DESTINATION].
C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel 
destination area or the home area is displayed.
Select the destination area of your trip 
using [ 2]/[1], and then touch [SET].
DCurrent time of the destination area
E Time difference
•If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel 
destination, touch [ ]. (The time advances by one 
hour.) Touch [ ] again to return to the original time.
Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
C
E
D 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Using the [REC] Mode Menu
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of  the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
Applicable modes: 
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Note
•The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.  (P187)
 [ASPECT RATIO]
[X ]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV
[Y ]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera
[W ]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[] : Square aspect ratio
[X ][ Y][ W][ ] 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Set the number of pixels. The higher the nu mbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the 
pictures will appear even when they  are printed onto large sheets.
Applicable modes:
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∫ When the aspect ratio is [ X].¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
∫When the aspect ratio is [ Y].
∫ When the aspect ratio is [ W].
∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ].
 [PICTURE SIZE]
 (14M) 4320k3240 pixels
 (10M )¢3648k 2736 pixels
 (7M )¢3072k 2304 pixels
 (5M ) 2560k1920 pixels
 (3M )
¢2048k 1536 pixels
 (0.3M ) 640k480 pixels
 (12.5M) 4320k2880 pixels
 (9M )
¢3648k 2432 pixels
 (6M )¢3072k 2048 pixels
 (4.5M )¢2560k 1712 pixels
 (2.5M )¢2048k 1360 pixels
 (0.3M )¢640 k424 pixels
 (10.5M) 4320k2432 pixels
 (7.5M )
¢3648k 2056 pixels
 (5.5M )¢3072k 1728 pixels
 (3.5M )¢2560k 1440 pixels
 (2M )¢1920k 1080 pixels
 (0.2M )¢640 k360 pixels
 (10.5M) 3232k3232 pixels
 (7.5M )
¢2736k 2736 pixels
 (5.5M )¢2304k 2304 pixels
 (3.5M )¢1920k 1920 pixels
 (2.5M )¢1536k 1536 pixels
 (0.2M )¢480 k480 pixels 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
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“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.•A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The 
higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be 
when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a 
PC monitor.
A Many pixels (Fine)
B Few pixels (Rough)
¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect.
•If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.•The Extended Optical Zoom does not work when Macro Zoom is set or in [TRANSFORM], 
[HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] and [PHOTO FRAME] in 
Scene Mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.
•Pictures may appear in mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.•Refer to P189 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to  P23.
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Applicable modes:
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Note
•Refer to P189 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
 [QUALITY]
[A ]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)
[› ]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of 
pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sens itivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
Applicable modes: 
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[AUTO]/[]/[80]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the 
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
•
The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously 
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Confirm 
the actual shutter speed on the information display for the picture being played back.
Note
•When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] 
according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1600] when using the 
flash.)
•When setting to [ ], ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness within 
the maximum setting of [ISO1600].
•The ISO sensitivity will be set to [AUTO]  when recording motion pictures. Also, 
[ISO LIMIT SET] will not work.
•The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the 
amount of picture noise.
•Refer to P59  for the flash range.•Depending on the brightness and how fast the su bject is moving, jitter may not be avoided even 
if [ ] is selected.
•Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at 
the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter 
button was pressed fully.
•The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.–In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET] and [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode•To avoid picture noise, we recommend that you either reduce the ISO sensitivity level or set 
[COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL], and then take pictures. (P116)
  [SENSITIVITY]
ISO sensitivity80 1600
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
ISO sensitivitySettings
AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatica
lly adjusted according to the 
brightness.
(Intelligent) The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of 
the subject and the brightness.
80/100/200/400/800/1600 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings. 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of 
the subject.
Applicable modes: 
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[AUTO]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
Note
•
The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the 
amount of picture noise.
•It will work when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to  P23.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in ot her such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Applicable modes: 
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Note
•The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded 
under so use [ ] or [ ].
•The White Balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White 
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
•In the Scene Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].–[SCENERY]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/[FOOD]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/
[SUNSET]/[FLASH BURST]/[STARRY SKY]/[FIREWORKS]/[BEACH]/[SNOW]/
[AERIAL PHOTO]/[FILM GRAIN]
 [ISO LIMIT SET]
  [WHITE BALANCE]
[] : Automatic adjustment
[] : When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[] : When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[] : When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[] : When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[] : Value set by using [ ]AW B
SET
AW BSET 
						

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∫Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ ], and then touch [ ].
2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so 
that the frame in the center is filled by the white 
object only and then touch [SET].
•
If the subject is overly bright or overly dark, you may 
not be able to set the white balance. If this is the case, 
adjust to an appropriate brightness and then set the 
white balance again.
∫ Finely adjusting the White Balance
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the White Balance.
1Select [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] from the White 
Balance, and touch [ ].
2Touch the slide bar to make fine adjustments.
•
Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.
3Touch [SET].4Touch [SET] to return to the menu screen.
•Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
Note
•The White Balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The White Balance fine adjustment level in [ ] returns to [0] when you reset the White 
Balance using [ ].
•White Balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] and [WARM] in 
[COLOR MODE].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
[RED]: Touch when the hue is bluish.
[BLUE]: Touch when the hue is reddish.
SET
SET 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures  are taken, the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function 
properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
K lKelvin Color Temperature
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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Specify a person’s face and use the Face Recognition functions.
Applicable modes: 
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[OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET]
Note
•
Refer to P91  for details.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to  P23.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
Applicable modes:
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¢ [Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.
 [FACE RECOG.]
 [AF MODE]
[š ]: Face Detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus 
and exposure can then be adjusted to fit the face no matter 
what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[] : AF Tracking Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep 
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
[] : 11-area-focusing
¢The camera focuses on any of 11 focus areas. This is effective 
when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
[ƒ ]: 1-area-focusing 
(High speed)
¢The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on 
the center of the screen.
[Ø ]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
center of the screen.
[Ù ]: Spot-focusing
¢The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.