Panasonic Lumix DMC FX37 User Manual
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Preparation
Note
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read
or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P23)]. Furthermore, do
not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be
damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38327/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX37-15.png "Page 16
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Note
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read
or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P23)]. Furthermore, do
not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be
damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to...")
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Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P18)
•It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)
Note
•The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.•You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.•If the clock is not set, the correct date...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38327/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX37-16.png "Page 17
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Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P18)
•It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)
Note
•The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.•You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.•If the clock is not set, the correct date...")
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∫Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or
some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
For details, refer to P103.
This section describes how to select the normal picture mode settings, and the same
setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [
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∫Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or
some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
For details, refer to P103.
This section describes how to select the normal picture mode settings, and the same
setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [
Ø] to [š] in the normal...")
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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.•When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P65) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE
DEMO.] can be displayed.
Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].
•Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to
move to the second screen.
Press 1.
•Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it
may be displayed in a different way....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38327/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX37-18.png "Page 19
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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.•When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P65) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE
DEMO.] can be displayed.
Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].
•Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to
move to the second screen.
Press 1.
•Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it
may be displayed in a different way....")
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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
•
In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and
[LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P18.
•
Refer to P16 for details.
•Refer to P56 for details.
•Refer to P55 for details.
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VQT1R8720
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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
•
In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and
[LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P18.
•
Refer to P16 for details.
•Refer to P56 for details.
•Refer to P55 for details.
•When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV...")
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•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P89)•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting
the card (P23) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
•To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this
function to reset the file number.
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VQT1R8722
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•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P89)•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting
the card (P23) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
•To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this
function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset...")
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.
∫List of [REC] modes
Turn the camera on.
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B Mode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [ !].
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.
∫List of [REC] modes
Turn the camera on.
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B Mode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [ !].
Switching...")
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[REC] mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function
(ñ: 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 those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
•
The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/
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[REC] mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function
(ñ: 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 those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
•
The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/
[I.EXPOSURE]/ Digital Red-eye...")
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∫When taking pictures using the flash (P37)
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P30)
Note
•
Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.•Do not touch the front of the lens.
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
•
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∫When taking pictures using the flash (P37)
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P30)
Note
•
Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.•Do not touch the front of the lens.
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are...")
21VQT1R87 Preparation •The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. •The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again. •If the screen is difficult to see because of sunlight etc. shining on it, use your hand or another object to block the light. •The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD mode. •The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode and the clipboard mode. •Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].•[POWER SAVE] is set to [5 MIN. ] in the Intelligent auto mode and the clipboard mode.•[POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].•The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again. •[AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom. •The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P43), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P49) and [FLASH BURST] (P49) in scene mode, burst mode (P63) and when recording still pictures with audio (P66). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.) •In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.]. [GUIDE LINE] Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P35) [REC. INFO.]: [OFF]/[ON][PATTERN]: []/[ ] [HISTOGRAM] This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. (P36) [OFF]/[ON] q [ECONOMY] You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery. p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] [AUTO LCD OFF]: The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second. VQT1R87.book 21 ページ ２００８年６月２３日 月曜日 午前１１時１７分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT1R8722
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•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P89)•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting
the card (P23) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
•To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this
function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.
•When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is
also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
•When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,
[ROTATE DISP.] (P83) is set to [ON], and [FAVORITE] (P83) is set to [OFF] in [PLAYBACK]
mode menu.
–The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P47) and [PET] (P48) in scene mode.–The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P55) (departure date, return date, location)–The [WORLD TIME] (P56) setting.•The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
•When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication
system.
•When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer
Protocol)” communication system.
•This will work when the AV cable is connected.
¢ PAL video out is not available on the version DMC-FX37P sold in the U.S.
•This will work when the AV cable is connected.
v [NO.RESET]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
w [RESET]The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial
settings.
x [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
| [VIDEO OUT]*
Set to match the color television system in each country.
(Playback mode only)
[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.
[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.
[TV ASPECT]
Set to match the type of TV.
(Playback mode only)
[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X ]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
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23VQT1R87 Preparation •Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. •If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card. •If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.•It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.•If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. •If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. A Jitter detection demonstration B Movement detection demonstration •In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be displayed. •Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]. Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO]. •[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.•[AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability. } [SCENE MENU] Set the screen that will appear when a scene mode has been selected. [OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene mode appears. [AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears. [FORMAT]The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. ~ [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen. [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/ [繁體中文 ] ¢/[¢ ]¢Not available on the version DMC-FX37P sold in the U.S. [DEMO MODE] Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera’s features. [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] [AUTO DEMO]: The camera’s features are displayed as a slide show. For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: [email protected] USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo A B DMC-FX37-Body1_mst.fm 23 ページ ２００８年７月２日 水曜日 午前１１時４７分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT1R8724 Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. ∫List of [REC] modes Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B Mode dial Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part C. •Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The part where there is no mode will not turn.) ¦ Intelligent auto mode (P25) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Normal picture mode (P28) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Û Scene mode (P44) This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. $ Motion picture mode (P53) This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio. ìClipboard mode (P67) Record as a memo. 1 2 3 ONOFF SCN VQT1R87.book 24 ページ ２００８年６月３０日 月曜日 午後４時５０分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
25VQT1R87 Basic [REC] mode: ñ BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: 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 those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/ Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [ ñ]. •The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) ( 1: Shutter button) Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. A Flash B AF assist lamp Press the shutter button halfway to focus. •The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is focused. •The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face by the face detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus. •The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ . Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. •The access indication (P15) lights red when pict ures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). ONOFF 1 2 3 4 5 VQT1R87.book 25 ページ ２００８年６月２３日 月曜日 午前１１時１７分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT1R8726 Basic ∫When taking pictures using the flash (P37) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P30) Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.•Do not touch the front of the lens. When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures. •An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking (P63).∫ Face detection When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure (P62). Note • Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject.–Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark/The size of the subject/The distance to the subject/The contrast of the subjectWhen the subject is moving/When zoom is used –Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise/Under low brightness conditions/When the camera is shaken•To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate recording mode. ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture automatically. It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Refer to P63 for details. • Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON]. ([ ] is displayed on the screen.) Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press 4 to lock the subject. •AF tracking frame will turn yellow.•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen. •Press 4 again to release. Scene detection ¦ >[i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [ ‡] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] •Only when [ Œ] is selected AF Tracking Function VQT1R87.book 26 ページ ２００８年６月２８日 土曜日 午後４時８分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
27VQT1R87 Basic •When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. •When [ ] or [ ] is set, digital red-eye correction (P38) is enabled, and the flash is activated twice. •Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mo de menu –[PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P58)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P59)/[BURST] (P63)/[COLOR MODE]¢ (P65)/ [AF TRACKING] ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used. [SETUP] menu –[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]•The settings of the following items are fixed. •The following functions cannot be used.–[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/ [AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[HISTOGRAM] •The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the normal picture mode. What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode. About the flash Settings in Intelligent auto mode ItemSettings [GUIDE LINE] (P21) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF]) [ECONOMY] ([POWER SAVE]) (P21) [5MIN.] [AUTO REVIEW] (P21) [2SEC.] Focus range The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶] (P40) • The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnification. Self-timer (P41) 10 seconds [QUALITY] (P59) A (Set to [ ›] when picture size is [ ] (0.3M )) [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P59) [WHITE BALANCE] (P60) [AWB] [AF MODE] (P62) š (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected) [QUICK AF] (P63) [ON] [I.EXPOSURE] (P64) [ON] [STABILIZER] (P65) [AUTO] [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P66) [ON] ISOMAX800 VQT1R87.book 27 ページ ２００８年６月２３日 月曜日 午前１１時１７分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT1R8728 Basic [REC] mode: · Taking pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P25). ∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P42) ∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P60) Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. A Focus indication B AF area (normal) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !]. A Mode dial B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Set the mode dial to [ ·]. •To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P58). Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. •The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is focused. •The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.•If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range, refer to “Taking Close-up Pictures” (P40). Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture. •The access indication lights (P15) red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). Focusing FocusWhen the subject is focusedWhen the subject is not focused Focus indication On Blinks AF area White>Green White >Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times 1 2 3 4 5 DMC-FX37-Body1_mst.fm 28 ページ ２００８年７月２日 水曜日 午前１１時４９分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
29VQT1R87 Basic CAF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range E Aperture value ¢ FShutter speed¢ GISO sensitivity ¢ If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red. (However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.) 1Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure. 2Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully. We recommend that you use the face detection function when taking pictures of people. (P62) ∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus • Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast•When the recordable range display has appeared in red.•When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects•When it is dark or when jitter occurs•When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P65), a tripod or the self-timer (P41). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. –Slow sync./Red-eye reduction–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P44) –When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED] Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P83) is set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically. When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take) Preventing jitter (camera shake) Direction detection function 1/1251/125F2.8F2.8ISOISO 100 1001/125 F2.8ISO 1001/1251/125F2.8F2.8ISOISO 100 1001/125 F2.8ISO 100 VQT1R87.book 29 ページ ２００８年６月２６日 木曜日 午前９時３５分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT1R8730 Basic [REC] mode: ñ·¿n¨ Taking Pictures with the Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 8.9k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio ( X/Y /W ). Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu. ∫ Types of zooms • When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –¶ ) ¢ 1 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ¢ 2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele again. Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended optical zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. FeatureOptical zoomExtended optical zoom (EZ)Digital zoom Maximum magnification 5 k 8.9k ¢1 20 k [including optical zoom 5 k ] 35.6 k [including extended optical zoom 8.9 k] Picture quality No deterioration No deterioration The higher the magnification level, the greater the deterioration. Conditions None [PICTURE SIZE] with (P58) is selected.[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P64) on the [REC] menu is set to [ON]. Screen display A [ ] is displayed.B The digital zoom range is displayed. The AF area becomes larger when the shutter button is pressed halfway in the digital zoom range ¢ 2. TWTWTWTW DMC-FX37-Body1_mst.fm 30 ページ ２００８年７月２日 水曜日 午後８時２２分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals