Panasonic LUMIX DMC FX580 User Manual

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In [SCENE MODE], you can select the scene mode each time you make a recording.
1In step 2 above, touch [SCENE MODE].2Touch the scene mode.
•The recording screen for the selected scene mode will be displayed.•Touching the [SCN] in the recording screen of the scene mode will return to the menu 
screen of the scene modes.
Note
•The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.•When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the 
picture may differ from the actual scene.
•The following items cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts 
them to the optimal setting.
–[INTELLIGENT ISO]/[SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/
[COLOR EFFECT]/[PICT.ADJ.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[COLOR BRACKET]
•Touch AF/AE can be used except for following scene modes.–[PANORAMA ASSIST]/[STARRY SKY]/[FIREWORKS]/[PIN HOLE]/[FILM GRAIN]•[I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically except for following scene modes.–[PANORAMA ASSIST]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/[FOOD]/[PET]/[HI-SPEED BURST]/
[STARRY SKY]/[FIREWORKS]/[SNOW]/[AERIAL PHOTO]/[PIN HOLE]/[FILM GRAIN]
•Shutter speed for scene modes, except [PANORAMA ASSIST], [SPORTS], 
[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], 
[FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS], will be from 1/8th of a second to 
1/2000th of a second.
Selecting the scene mode for each recording (Scene mode) 
						

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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to 
improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look 
healthier.
∫Technique for Portrait mode
To make this mode more effective:
1Rotate the zoom lever to maximum Tele position.
2Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
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The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture 
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking 
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫Technique for Soft skin mode
To make this mode more effective:
1Rotate the zoom lever to maximum Tele position.
2Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
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If a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed.•This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
[PORTRAIT]
[SOFT SKIN] 
						

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Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be 
recorded smoothly.
1Touch the level of transform.
•It can be set from the quick menu  (P25).2Take pictures.
Note
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[PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are fixed as given below.–[ ] for [ X], [ ] for [ Y] and [ ] for [ W]•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].•It cannot be used without notifying the copyright owner, except when enjoying in private.•Do not use the material against the public order and morals, or to offend someone.•Do not use the material against the object’s interest.
Select this to take pictures of yourself.
∫Technique for Self portrait mode
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Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator 
lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold 
the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
•The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is 
blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to 
focus.
•The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor 
for reviewing.
•If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we 
recommend using the 2 second self-timer.
Note
•The focus range is about 30 cm to 1.2 m (Wide).•You can take a picture of yourself with audio  (P109). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will 
light up while recording the audio.
•The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1 k).•The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 sec onds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will 
remain until the camera is turned off, the scene mode is changed or [REC] mode or 
[PLAYBACK] mode is selected.
•The stabilizer function mode  is fixed to [MODE2]. (P108)•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
[TRANSFORM]
[SELF PORTRAIT] 
						

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This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
Note
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The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].•The focus range is 5 m to ¶.
You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.
∫Setting the recording direction
1Touch the direction to take picture.
•The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.
2Take the picture.
•You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
3Touch [NEXT]. 
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set the menu.•Part of the recorded image is displayed as transparent image.
4Take picture after moving the camera horizontally 
or vertically so the transparent image overlaps
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When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 3 
and 4.•You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
5Touch [EXIT].
Note
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The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].•The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•We recommend using a tripod.•The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software “ArcSoft 
Panorama Maker” on the CD-ROM (supplied).
[SCENERY]
[PANORAMA ASSIST] 
						

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Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
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This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m or more.•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Night portrait mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for 
taking pictures.
•Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.•We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m from the subject 
when taking a picture.
Note
•The focus range is 80 cm (Wide)/1.2 m (Tele) to 5 m.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
∫Technique for Night scenery mode
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When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to 
[OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. We recommend using the tripod and the 
self-timer for taking a picture.
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].•The focus range is 5 m to ¶.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by 
the ambient light in restaurants, etc.
Note
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The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶.
[SPORTS]
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
[NIGHT SCENERY]
[FOOD]  
						

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Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. 
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Party mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.•We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m from the subject 
when taking pictures.
Note
•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫Technique for Candle Light mode
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This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Note
•The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
[PARTY]
[CANDLE LIGHT] 
						

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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can 
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the 
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P125).
∫Birthday/Name setting
1Touch [SET] of [AGE] or [NAME].2Enter the birthday / name
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When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].•If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen 
appears automatically.
3Touch [SET] to finish.
∫To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
1 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.
Note
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The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the 
CD-ROM (supplied).
•If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or 
name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].
•The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶.•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].•If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the 
lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
•If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.•The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
[BABY1]/[BABY2]
Birthday: Touch [3]/[4] for each item to set 
year/month/day, and touch [SET].
Name: For details on how to enter 
characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] 
section on P123. 
						

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Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time 
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P125).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P77.
Note
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The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [Ø].•Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.
This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity 
automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select.
•3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
2Take pictures.
Note
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[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶.
[PET]
[HIGH SENS.] 
						

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This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Touch [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY].2Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select.
•3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
3Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
•The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.•The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type 
and/or status of the card used.
•The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting.
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶.•The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. Note, however, that the ISO sensitivity is set high 
to achieve a high shutter speed.
•Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat 
taking a picture.
[HI-SPEED BURST]
Maximum Burst speedapprox. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)
Number of recordable 
picturesapprox. 15 to 100 
						

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Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still 
pictures in dark places.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select.
•3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.•The shutter speed becomes 1/30th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.•The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶.•The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO3200].•See the Note on P58 when using the flash.
This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1Touch the number of seconds to select.
•It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P25)
2Take pictures.
•Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown 
screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is 
displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] 
is displayed for the same length of time as the set 
shutter speed for signal processing.
•Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the 
countdown screen is displayed.
∫Technique for Starry sky mode
•The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend 
taking pictures with the self-timer.
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].•The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
[FLASH BURST]
Number of recordable 
picturesmax. 5 pictures
[STARRY SKY]