Panasonic Lumix DMC FX500 User Manual

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This section describes how to select the program AE 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 program AE mode
Setting menu items
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
B[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C[MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].
When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu 
settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to 
[(], and proceed to step
4.
Touch [PROGRAM AE].
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Menu item cannot be set with touch operation. Set 
with the joystick.
You can switch menu screens from any menu item by 
rotating the zoom lever.
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
Move 2.
Move 4 to select the [SETUP] menu 
icon [ ].
Move 1.
Select a menu item next and set it.
1
2
ON OFF
C B
A
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4
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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] (P75) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE 
DEMO.] can be displayed.
Move 3/4 to select [AF MODE].
Select the item at the very bottom, and move 4 to 
move to the second screen.
Move 1.
Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it 
may be displayed in a different way.
Move 3/4 to select [š].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Using the quick menu
Press and hold [Q.MENU] when 
recording.
Move 3
/4/2/1 to select the menu item 
and the setting and then press [MENU/
SET] to close the menu.
AThe items to be set and the settings are displayed.
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
Q.MENU
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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] 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 P21.

Refer to P18 for details.
Refer to P64 for details.
High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.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 light from the sun 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, Power LCD mode and 
High angle mode.
U [CLOCK SET]Setting Date/Time.
 [WORLD TIME]
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
“ [DESTINATION]:
Travel destination area
– [HOME]:
Your home area
 [MONITOR]Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.
 [LCD MODE]
These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when 
you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high 
above your head.
[OFF]
„ [AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright 
it is around the camera.
… [POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when 
taking pictures outdoors.
Å [HIGH ANGLE]:
The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the 
camera held high above your head.
LCD
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When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.
Refer to P63 for details.
Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].[POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto 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.
r [BEEP]
This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.
r [BEEP LEVEL]: 
[s] (Muted)
[t] (Low)
[u] (High) [SHUTTER VOL.]: 
[] (Muted)
[] (Low)
[ ] (High)
 [BEEP TONE]:
[]/[]/[] [SHUTTER TONE]:
[]/[]/[]
u [VOLUME]Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.
 [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. (P40)
[REC. INFO.]: 
[OFF]/[ON][PATTERN]: 
[]/[ ]
 [HISTOGRAM]
This allows you to set either to display or not display the 
histogram. (P41)
[OFF]/[ON]
— [TRAVEL DATE]Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.
[OFF]/[SET]
q [ECONOMY]
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
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]:
When taking pictures, the LCD monitor is automatically turned off 
if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the 
setting.
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]
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The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P53), 
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P59) in scene mode, burst mode (P73) and when recording still pictures 
with audio (P76). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.)
In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].
The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P101)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 (P26) 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.] (P95) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to [ON].
–The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P57) and [PET] (P58) in scene mode.–The number of days that have passed since the departure date in [TRAVEL DATE]. (P63)–The [WORLD TIME] (P64) 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.
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.
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.
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This will work when the AV cable is connected. 
This will work when the AV cable is connected. 
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.
| [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.
 [m/ft]
Change the unit displayed for the distance at which pictures can 
be taken.
[m]:The distance is displayed in meters.
[ft]:The distance is displayed in feet.
 [TOUCH GUIDE]
Set the guide screen including Touch AF/AE or Touch Zoom to 
display on the LCD or not.
[OFF]/[ON]
 [FORMAT]The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting 
irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully 
before formatting.
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         
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Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched. Touch the [i] mark again.
If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
AJitter detection demonstration
BMovement 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.
[CALIBRATION]
Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets 
selected from what you touched or touch operation does not 
respond.
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Touch the orange [r] mark 
displayed on the screen in 
order with the stylus pen 
(supplied) (5 places).

A message is displayed once the 
position is set.
3Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
~ [LA NGUAG E]
Set the language displayed on the screen.
[ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/
[繁體中文]
¢/[¢]¢Not displayed on DMC-FX500P
 [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.
DEMO
A
B
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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
Note

When the mode has been switched from [PLAYBACK] mode to [REC] mode, the previously set 
[REC] mode will be set.
Turn the camera on.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B[MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [¦/!].
Press [MODE].
Touch the recording mode to select.
¦ Intelligent auto mode (P29)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
 »Program AE mode (P32)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
 ¹Aperture-priority AE mode (P48)
The subjects are recorded with set aperture.
 ¼Shutter-priority AE mode (P49)
The subjects are recorded with set shutter speed.
 ºManual exposure mode (P50)
The subjects are recorded with set aperture and shutter speed.
ÛScene mode (P54)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
$Motion picture mode (P61)
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
1
2
3
ON OFF
A
B
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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] (Intelligent Exposure)/ Digital Red-eye Correction
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then 
press [MODE].
The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this 
unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) 
(1: Shutter button)
Touch [INTELLIGENT AUTO].
Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep 
your arms still at your side and stand with 
your feet slightly apart.
AFlash
BAF 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 ¶ (infinity).
Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
The access indication (P17) lights red when pictures 
are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the 
card).
3 2
ON OFF
1
1
2
3A
B
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2
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∫When taking pictures using the flash (P42)
∫When taking pictures using the zoom (P34)
∫When taking pictures using Touch AF/AE (P47)
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.
Most appropriate scene is selected for the touched subject during Touch AF/AE (P47).
∫Face detection
When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will 
adjust the focus and exposure (P72).
Under backlight conditions, the lighting is automatically corrected so 
that the brightness of the faces will be optimal.
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 subject, 
When 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.
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.
Move 3.
Backlight can also be compensated by touching 
[BACKLIGHT].
When the backlight compensation function is activated, [ ] 
appears. 
Move 3 again to cancel this function.
Scene detection
¦
 >[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]
Only when [‡] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]Only when [Œ] is selected
The Backlight Compensation
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