Panasonic Dmc Fx75 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: ¿
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.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press 
[MODE].
Touch [SCENE MODE].
Select the Scene Mode.
•Menu screen can be switched by touching [ 3]/[4].•The menu screen is switched to the recording screen 
in the selected Scene Mode.
∫ About the information 
•[ ] is displayed when [ ] is touched, and a description of 
the selected Scene Mode is displayed when touched in 
step
3.
∫ Changing Scene Mode
•Touch [ ] on the Scene Mode recording screen to return to 
the above-described step3.
Note
•The Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.•When you take a picture with a Scene Mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the 
picture may differ from the actual scene.
•The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts 
them to the optimal setting.
–[SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[I.RESOLUTION]/
[COLOR MODE]
•Shutter speed for Scene Modes, except [PANORAMA ASSIST], [SPORTS], 
[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], 
[FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [SNOW] and [HIGH DYNAMIC], will be from 
1/4th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.
•You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function  (P43).•It is possible to adjust focus or exposure using the touch AF/AE function if the touch shutter 
function is set to [ ].
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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve 
the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier.
∫ Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
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The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
Subject can be recorded either  slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be 
recorded smoothly.
1Select the level of transform, and then touch 
[SET].
2Take pictures.
Note
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[PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are fixed as given 
below:
–[ ] for [X ], [ ] for [Y], [ ] for [ W] and [ ] for [ ]•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].•When [SLIM HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH] is set, Face Recognition may not function fully.•It cannot be used without notifying the copyright owner, except for personal use.•Do not use the material against the public order and morals, or to offend someone.•Do not use the material against the object’s interest.
 [PORTRAIT]
 [TRANSFORM] 
						

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Select this to take pictures of yourself.
∫Technique for Self Portrait Mode
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Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator 
lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold 
the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
•The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is 
blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to 
focus.
•The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor 
for reviewing.
•If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we 
recommend using the 2 second self-timer.
Note
•The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Wide).•You can record yourself with audio  (P118). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will light up 
while recording the audio.
•The Zoom Magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1 k).•The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 sec onds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will 
remain until the camera is turned off, the Scene Mode is c hanged or [REC] Mode or 
[PLAYBACK] Mode is selected.
•The Stabilizer Function Mode is fixed to [MODE2].  (P117)•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
Note
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The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.
 [SELF PORTRAIT]
 [SCENERY] 
						

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You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.
∫Setting the recording direction
1Touch the direction to take picture.
•The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.
2Take the picture.
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You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
3Touch [NEXT].
•You can also enter [NEXT] by pressing the shutter button halfway.•Part of the recorded image is displayed as a transparent image.
4Take picture after moving the camera horizontally 
or vertically so the transparent image overlaps.
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When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 3 
and 4.•You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
5Touch [EXIT].
Note
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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•We recommend using a tripod. When it is dark, we recommend using 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.
•The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” on the CD-ROM (supplied).
 [PANORAMA ASSIST]
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Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.Note
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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•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.
•This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.•Intelligent ISO is activated, and maximum  ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.
Note
•During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide 
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
•The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Tele) to 5 m (16.4 feet).•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.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
Note
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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  ¶.•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.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
 [SPORTS]
 [NIGHT PORTRAIT]
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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].
 [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]  (P135).
∫ 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 5.0 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 P121 . 
						

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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] (P135).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P77 .
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 is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Touch [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY].
2Touch 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.3Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
•The Burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.•The number of Burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type 
and/or status of the card used.
•The number of Burst recording pictures  increases immediately after formatting.
Note
•It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•[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  ¶.•The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. Note , however, that the ISO sensitivity is set high 
to achieve a high shutter speed.
•Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat 
taking a picture.
 [HI-SPEED BURST]
Maximum Burst speed approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)
Number of recordable 
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Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still 
pictures in dark places.
∫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 shutter speed becomes 1/60th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.•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