Panasonic Lumix DMC FX37 User Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Setting the white balance manually 1Select [ Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].
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 
press [MENU/SET].
∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ]
You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the white balance.
•
Set the white balance to [ V]/[Ð ]/[î]/[Ñ ]/[Ò ].1Press 3 [È] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears 
and then press 2/1 to adjust the white balance.
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Select [0] to return to the original white balance.2Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.•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 [ Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the white 
balance using [ Ó].
•In the [UNDERWATER] in scene mode, the white balance is fixed at [AWB], but it can be 
finely adjusted.
∫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 a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
2Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 TV screen
6 Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
Kl Kelvin color Temperature2
 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish.
1  [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.
Applicable modes: ·¿n
Note
•The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the 
same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF 
mode to [ ƒ], [Ø ] or [ Ù].
•If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.•Switch the AF mode to [ ƒ] or [ Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [ Ù].•The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the 
AF mode to any modes other than [ š] and then take a picture.
•The AF mode cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in scene mode.•It is not possible to set [ š] in the following cases.–In [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY], [AERIAL PHOTO] and [UNDERWATER] in 
scene mode.
–In motion picture mode.
∫About [ š]
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera 
detects the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green 
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
•
Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition 
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ].
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking–When digital zoom is used
  [AF MODE]
[š ]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The 
focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that 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.
AF
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫About [ ƒ]
•You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes.•The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the 
shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.
∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
Note
•
Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF tracking, or track different 
subject depending on the recording conditions such as the ones below.
–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject.–When jitter is occurring–When using the zoom•If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Press  4 again.•AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed 
to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [ Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case. 
•[QUICK AF] will not operate during AF tracking.•It is not possible to set [ ] in [STARRY SKY], [F IREWORKS], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], or 
in the motion picture mode. 
•It is not possible to set [ ] in [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], or [WARM] in [COLOR MODE].•The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) 
(Tele) to  ¶]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and 
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful at times 
when, for instance, you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Applicable modes: 
·¿
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
•
When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.•It does not operate during AF tracking.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.
Applicable modes: 
ñ·¿
1Bring the subject to the AF tracking 
frame, and press 4 to lock the subject
•
AF tracking frame will continuously focus on 
the subjects movement once the subject is 
recognized.
•AF tracking is turned off when  4 is pressed 
again.  Before locking Locked
2Take the picture
 [QUICK AF]
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 [BURST]
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
¢The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.
•The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when the 
flash is not activated.
Note•When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited–The burst speed becomes slower halfway.  The exact timing of this depends on the type of 
card, the picture size and the quality.
–You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.•The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.•When the burst speed is set to [ ˜], the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings used 
for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to [ ò], they 
are adjusted each time you take a picture.
•When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3.•If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, outdoors 
etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time until the 
exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.
•The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording environment 
such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.
•Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off.•If you take pictures in burst mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data.•[Œ] is set for the flash when burst is set.•Auto bracket is canceled when burst is set.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in 
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see.
Applicable modes: 
·[OFF]/[ON]
Note
•When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.•Even when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO100], [SENSITIVITY] may be set higher than [ISO100] 
if the picture is taken with [I.EXPOSURE] set to valid.
•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.•[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [I.EXPOSURE] is in effect.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom.
Applicable modes: 
·¿n
[OFF]/[ON]Note
•Refer to P30 for details.•If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set 
to [AUTO] or [MODE 1].
[OFF]˜ ò  
Burst speed (pictures/ second) —2.5
¢approx. 2
Number of 
recordable picturesA —m ax. 3
Depends on the remaining 
capacity of the built-in 
memory/card.
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 —m ax. 5
[I.EXPOSURE]
)  [DIGITAL ZOOM]
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.
Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colors of the pictures 
can be turned into sepia colors or other color effects can be achieved.
Applicable modes: 
ñ·n
Note
•When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. To avoid noise, we 
recommend setting to [NATURAL].
•You cannot set [COOL] or [WARM] in Intelligent auto mode. Also, you cannot set [NATURAL] or 
[VIVID] in motion picture mode.
•Different color modes can be set in different [REC] modes.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera 
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
Applicable modes: 
·¿n
Note
•The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.–In digital zoom range.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
•The setting is fixed to [MODE2] with [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode and to [OFF ] in 
[STARRY SKY] in scene mode.
•In motion picture mode, [AUTO] or [MODE2] cannot be set.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.
You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, 
you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.
H  [COLOR MODE]
[STANDARD] : This is the standard setting.
[NATURAL] : The picture becomes softer.
[VIVID]: The picture becomes sharper.
[B/W] : The picture becomes black and white.
[SEPIA] : The picture becomes sepia.
[COOL] : The picture becomes bluish.
[WARM] : The picture becomes reddish.
 [STABILIZER]
[OFF]
[AUTO] : The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition.
[MODE1] : Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.
[MODE2] : The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.
 [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
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Applicable modes: ·[1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]Note
•This should usually be set to [1/8 ] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed other 
than [1/8 ], [ ] appears on the screen.)
•Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED]  to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we recommend 
using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
•Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED]  to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend 
recording the picture in well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in red 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during 
the shooting or the situation as a memo.
Applicable modes: 
·¿
•If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is canceled.
Note•The sound is set separately from [AUDIO REC.] (P67) in the clipboard mode.•Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.•Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light 
conditions that make focusing difficult.
Applicable modes: 
·¿n
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.To set the year, month, day and time.
It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu.
Minimum shutter speed setting1/250– 1 –
Brightness DarkerBrighter
Jitter LessMore
B [AUDIO REC.]
[OFF]: Audio will not be recorded.
[ON]:  [B ] is displayed on the screen.
Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded.
(It will stop in 5 seconds)
F  [AF ASSIST LAMP]
[OFF]:The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
[ON]
:When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter 
button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.)
Note
•The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).•When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp  A (e.g. when taking pictures of 
animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will 
become more difficult to focus on the subject.
U  [CLOCK SET]
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Mode dial: ¨
Taking and viewing clipboard pictures 
(¨: Clipboard mode)
This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information 
instead of taking notes. Regardless of whether a card is present or not, the data is 
stored in the dedicated clipboard folder of the built-in memory  so it can be 
differentiated from the regular taken pictures and made available for immediate viewing.
Clipboard pictures can be recorded, played back and deleted only when the mode dial is 
set to [ ¨].
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !].
Set the mode dial to  [ ¨].
Take the pictures.
•Number of recordable pictures when using the built-in memory solely for clipboard 
pictures
–If the built-in memory contains pictures recorded in another recording mode, fewer 
pictures can be recorded than the figures given above.
The menu screen appears when [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard picture 
recording.
Press  3/4 to select the menu item and then press 
1 .
Taking clipboard pictures
Picture size 2M 1M
Number of recordable pictures 97 146
Clipboard recording menu
ItemDescription of setting
[PICTURE SIZE] Used to change the picture size.
2M : initial setting (Prefer quality)
1M : prefer quantity
[AUDIO REC.] Used to record sound (5 seconds) together with the pictures.
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This setting is not reflected in [AUDIO REC.] (P66) in the [REC] 
mode menu.
[LCD MODE] This has same function as the [LCD MODE]  in the [SETUP] menu. 
(P20)
[CLOCK SET] Used to set the clock.
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Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ (].
Press  2/1  to move the picture.
•When the zoom lever is turned to [ L] (W), a screen showing 12 pictures appears. To 
return to the full-screen display, turn the zoom lever to [ Z] (T).
∫ Deleting clipboard pictures
The steps taken are the same as for normal deletion. Refer to P33.
•
When a picture with a zoom mark is deleted, it will no longer be possible to view the picture 
prior to zooming either.
•Zoomed pictures can also be deleted.
This function is useful for enlarging parts of maps, for instance, and storing them in the 
memory. For details on how to enlarge pictures, refer to “Using the Playback Zoom” on 
P32.
Viewing clipboard pictures
Set the mode dial to  [ ¨].
2: Play back the previous picture.
1: Play back the next picture.
Enlarging clipboard pictures and storing them in the memory (zoom marks)
Select the position to record by zoom lever and  3/4/2/1.
Press [MENU/SET].
•The zoom mark [ ]   A now appears on the picture stored in the 
memory.
•To change the zoom magnification or position, repeat the steps 
above.
•To exit the zoom mark setting, return the zoom magnification to 
[ L ] (W) (1 k).
∫ Viewing pictures stored in the memory1Press  2/1 to display the picture with the zoom mark [ ].
2Rotate the zoom lever to [ Z] (T).
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
•Following functions are fixed.
•In the clipboard mode, the following functions cannot be used.–[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/[QUICK AF]/
[BURST]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[COLOR MODE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/
[HISTOGRAM]/[SLIDE SHOW]/[CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]
•The [STABILIZER] (P65) setting in [REC] mode is also reflected in clipboard mode.•Other items in the [SETUP] menu can be set in the normal picture mode, etc. Setting will be 
reflected to the clipboard mode.
Note
•Please bear copyrights and other such matters in mind. (P2)•The [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P75) function cannot be used.•When the pictures recorded in another recording mode have been rotated (P83) and copied  
(P87) as clipboard pictures, the pictures prior to rotation will be shown.
•You cannot print while playing clipboard. (Clipboard image copied to card can be printed.)
Clipboard playback menu
When [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard playback, the menu 
screen appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the “Clipboard 
recording menu” (P67).)
ItemDescription of setting
[CANCEL  MARK] Used to release the zoom position.
1Press 
2/1  to select a clipboard pictures with zoom mark [ ].2Press [MENU/SET] to cancel.
[AUDIO DUB.] Used to add sound after the clipboard pictures are recorded.
1Press 
2/1  to select the picture.2Press [MENU/SET] to start/stop recording.
[COPY] Used to copy clipboard pictures onto a card one at a time.
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Zoom marks are not copied.
1Press  2/1  to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
[LCD MODE]
This has same function as the [LCD MODE]  in the [SETUP] menu. (P20)
Settings During Clipboard
ItemDescription  of settingsItemDescription of settings
[GUIDE LINE] 
([REC. INFO.]) [OFF]
[ASPECT RATIO] X 
[GUIDE LINE] ([PATTERN]) [SENSITIVITY] [AUTO]
[ECONOMY] 
([POWER SAVE]) 5 minutes
[WHITE BALANCE] [AWB]
[ECONOMY] 
([AUTO LCD OFF])  [OFF]
[AF MODE] Ø 
[SELFTIMER] 2 seconds[AF ASSIST LAMP] [ON]
[QUALITY] › 
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
A dvanced ( Playback)Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)
You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can 
do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures.
Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back 
only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show.
This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set 
to view the pictures you have taken.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to 
[( ], and then press [MENU/SET].
•Set the mode dial to anything except  [ ¨].
Press  1.
Press  3/4 to select [SLIDE SHOW], and then press [MENU/SET].
When [ALL] or [FAVORITE] has been selected in step 4
When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step 4
Press 
3/4 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•[FAVORITE] can be selected only when [FAVORITE] on the 
[PLAYBACK] menu (P83) is at [ON] and there are pictures 
already set as favorites.
Press  3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press  4 to finish the slide show.
•Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes.
Press  3/4/2 /1  to select the category to play back 
and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
•For details on categories, refer to P72.
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