Panasonic Dmc Fz18 Operating Instructions Manual

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pictures with audio (P77). (The pictures 
are not enlarged.)
 When the quality is set to [RAW] or 
[RAWiJPEG], the auto review function 
works until the end of recording onto the 
card. (The picture is not enlarged.)
 The auto review setting is disabled when 
using auto bracket or burst mode, in 
motion picture mode [ ], when 
[AUDIO REC.] is set to [ON] or when the 
quality is set to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG].
 In intelligent auto mode [ ], the auto 
review function is fixed to [1SEC.]....

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[ZOOM RESUME]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P19)
The zoom position is stored when this unit 
is turned off. When this unit is turned on 
again, the zoom automatically returns to 
the position it was at when this unit was 
turned off. (P30)
[ON], [OFF]
[MF ASSIST] (P52)
(Recording mode only)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P19)
In manual focus, the assistance screen 
appears on the center of the screen to...

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– The birthday and name settings for 
[BABY1]/[BABY2] (P61) and [PET] 
(P62) in scene mode.
– The number of days that have passed 
since the departure date in 
[TRAVEL DATE]. (P67)
– The [WORLD TIME] (P69) setting.
– [ZOOM RESUME] (P30)
 The folder number and the clock setting 
are not changed.
[VIDEO OUT]
(Playback mode only)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P19)
Set to match the color television system in 
each country.
[TV ASPECT]
(Playback mode...

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2 Flash mode (P40)
3 AF area (P25)
 The AF area displayed is bigger than 
usual when taking pictures in dark 
places.
4 Focus (P25)
5 Picture size (P76)
6 Quality (P76)
: Jitter alert (P27)
7 Battery indication
 The indication turns red and blinks if 
the remaining battery power is 
exhausted. Recharge the battery or 
replace it with a fully charged battery.
 It does not appear when you use the 
camera with the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC7PP; optional) connected.
8 Number of recordable...

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Basic
Taking Pictures
The camera automatically sets the shutter 
speed and the aperture value according to 
the brightness of the subject.
 The power lamp 3 lights when you turn 
this unit on 2. 
(1: Shutter button)
1Hold this unit gently with both 
hands, keep your arms still at 
your side and stand with your feet 
slightly apart.
AAF assist lamp
BWhen holding the camera vertically
2Aim the AF area at the point you 
want to focus on.
3Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus.
 The...

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In this case, compensate the exposure. 
This allows you to take bright pictures.
∫Focusing (P26, 48, 54)
 The picture is automatically focused on 
this unit (AF=Auto Focus). However, the 
picture may not be properly focused in the 
following cases. The focus range is 30 cm 
(0.98 feet) to ¶ (Wide), 2 m (6.56 feet) to 
¶ (Tele).
– When there are both near and distant 
subjects in a scene.
– When there is dirt or dust on glass 
between the lens and the subject.
– When there are illuminated...

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∫Preventing jitter (camera shake)
 Be careful of jittering when pressing the 
shutter button.
 If jitter could occur because of slow 
shutter speed, the jitter alert A appears.
 When the jitter alert appears, we 
recommend using a tripod. If you cannot 
use a tripod, be careful how you hold the 
camera. The use of the self-timer prevents 
jittering caused by pressing the shutter 
button when you are using a tripod (P44).
 Shutter speed will be slower particularly in 
the following cases....

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 Program shift is canceled and the camera 
returns to normal program AE mode if 
more than 10 seconds pass after program 
shift is activated. However, the program 
shift setting is memorized.
 Depending on the brightness of the 
subject, program shift may not be 
activated.
Taking pictures using 
the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate 
settings to match the subject and the 
recording conditions so we recommend this 
mode for beginners or...

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 The settings for [CLOCK SET], 
[WORLD TIME], [MONITOR/
VIEWFINDER], [TRAVEL DATE], 
[ZOOM RESUME], [BEEP], [AF BEEP], 
[SHUTTER], [NO.RESET], [DIAL 
DISPLAY], and [LANGUAGE] in the 
[SETUP] menu (P20) will also be reflected 
in the intelligent auto mode [ ].
∫Other settings in intelligent auto 
mode [ ]
In intelligent auto mode [ ], other 
settings are fixed as follows. For more 
information about each setting, refer to the 
page indicated.
 [AUTO REVIEW] (P20):
[1SEC.]
 [POWER SAVE]...

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 It is possible to select either AUTO 
[ ] or Forced OFF [ ] depending 
upon whether the flash is open or closed. 
When AUTO [ ] is selected, AUTO 
[ ], AUTO/Red-eye reduction 
[ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction 
[ ] is set depending on the type of 
subject and brightness.
 When AUTO [ ] is selected, 
[i-NIGHT SCENERY] scene mode is not 
identified.
 When Forced OFF [ ] is selected, 
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] scene mode is not 
identified.
 If a tripod is used, for instance, and the 
camera has...