Panasonic Dmc Fz2 Operating Instructions Manual

Preparation
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Attaching the Strap
1To remove the cover, gently squeeze 
both sides of the cover as shown in 
picture 1.
2Rotate the plastic part of the metal 
fitting in the direction of the arrow.
 Please attach the plastic part to the 
metal fitting again if it is detached.
3Pass the metal fitting through the 
eyelet of the camera.
4Rotate the plastic part of the metal 
fitting to the opposite direction until it 
is locked.
5Move the cover in the direction of the 
arrow, and attach it firmly.
 Be...

Preparation
22
Attaching the Lens Cap
When you turn the camera [OFF] or draw 
back the lens, attach the supplied lens cap to 
protect the surface of the lens.
1Pass the top of the string through the 
lens cap.
2Pass the opposite side of the string 
through the circular part of the string.
3Pull in the direction of the arrow.
4Pass the top of the lens cap string 
through the strap eyelet as shown in 
the picture.
5Attach the lens cap.
 Remove the lens cap before turning on the 
camera in the recording...

Preparation
23
Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button, 
the display of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder 
changes as shown below.
[Menu display] [In multi/zoom playback]A LCD monitor
B Viewfinder
[In recording]
[In playback]
 When the LCD monitor is displayed, the Viewfinder turns off. (and vice versa)
DISPLAY
1600PICT.SIZEQUALITY
REC1
/
4
W.BALANCE 
SETUP
SELECT SET
EXITMENU
AE MODEPAUTOAE1600PICT.SIZEQUALITY
REC1
/
4
W.BALANCE 
SETUP
SELECT SET
EXITMENU
AE MODEPAUTOAE...

Preparation
24
The Shutter Button 
(Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)
The shutter button is activated in 2 steps: 
“pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”.
Pressing halfway 1
 Focus and exposure are locked.
Pressing fully 2
 The picture is captured. In motion image 
mode, the recording starts.
 You can adjust volume of the operational sound in the menu. (P83)
 If you press the shutter button fully in a single stroke, the captured picture may 
appear shaken or unfocused. (The camera may be moved during...

Preparation
25
The Mode Dial
You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial.
: Playback (P64)
Playback recorded images.
: Simple mode (P31)
Menu options are minimized and many settings are preset. This is a fast and easy 
way for beginners to start using the camera and become familiar with its many 
features.
P/A/S 
: Program AE (P29)
The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted. In addition, 
more settings can be adjusted.
: Aperture-priority AE (P45)
The shutter speed is adjusted...

Preparation
26
: Sports mode (P49)
When taking pictures of outdoor sports, this mode lets you capture still action 
photos easily.
: Panning mode (P50)
Panning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion.
Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject, you can sharply photograph 
a subject in motion while blurring the background.
: Night portrait mode (P51)
When you take pictures of your friends in front of beautiful night illumination 
scenery, this mode allows you to get the...

Preparation
27
Operating the Menu
By operating the menu, you can set the 
settings of REC or playback mode. You can 
also set the date and time, the operational 
sound and various other settings. Follow 
these instructions.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial to the recording mode 
(except for [ ]) or the playback mode.
1Press the [MENU] button.
 If you set the mode dial to the recording 
mode, the REC menu is displayed; if 
you set it to the playback mode, the 
playback menu is displayed.
2Press 1....

Preparation
28
Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)
If the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] 
appears, set the date and time.
You can go to the setup menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button while the message is 
displayed.
You can set the year from 2003 to 2099. The 
24-hour system is used.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 1 to make the setup menu 
appear.
 In simple mode, skip this step.
3Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET], 
and then press 1.
4Press 3/4/2/1 to set date and time, 
and then press 1.
5Press 3/4 to...

Recording images (basic)
29
Recording images (basic)
Taking Pictures
By only pressing the shutter button, the 
exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) 
will be automatically adjusted and the picture 
will be taken. (Refer to P45 for 
aperture-priority. Refer to P46 for 
shutter-priority.)
[Preparation]
 Insert the card. (P15)
 Set the power switch to [ON]. (P17)
1Set the mode dial to [P/A/S]. (P25)
2Press the [MENU] button.
3Press 3/4 to select [AE MODE].
4Press 2/1 to set to [P].
5Press the [MENU]...

Recording images (basic)
30
 If the shutter button is pressed all the way, at once, the camera may not focus 
properly. An alternative to first pressing halfway is to enable Continuous AF.
 Even when the focus indication is displayed and the focus is properly adjusted, it 
will be cancelled if you release the shutter button.
Press the button halfway again.
 When power saving time is set, if you do not operate the camera for a while, it is 
automatically turned off at the set time. To operate the...