User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FX7

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX7PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic. com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www. panasonic. ca VQT0M16 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. [. . . ] When taking pictures of outdoor sports. ) 1600 19 19 Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible. 3 Select a background which is far from the camera. Technique for Sports mode To record actions of the subject as if it were still, the shutter speed becomes faster than usual. This mode is more effective when taking pictures in the daytime on a clear day. · This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime. · White balance works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. · When you want to change the exposure or the hue, compensate the exposure (P41). · This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime, keeping 16. 4 feet (5 m) or more away from the subject. · White balance works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. When using indoors, the hue may change. 54 Recording pictures (advanced) Scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. This mode is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is 16. 4 feet (5 m) or more in the open air. You can take pictures of a far landscape even through a windowpane. 1600 Night scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a nightscape. The landscape can be recorded vividly by using the slow shutter speed. 1600 19 19 Technique for Night scenery mode · Since the shutter speed becomes slow (max. about 8 sec. ) after taking a picture with slow shutter speed, but it is not a malfunction. · When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. · The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. 55 Recording pictures (advanced) Night portrait mode This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and the slow shutter speed. 1600 Fireworks mode This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. The shutter speed or the exposure is automatically adjusted for taking pictures of fireworks. 1600 19 19 Technique for Night portrait mode · When you take pictures holding the camera in your hands, hold it firmly and use the stabilizer function (P43). · Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking a picture. · We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide. Technique for Fireworks mode · We recommend using a tripod. · The available recording range is 32. 8 feet (10 m) ­ ¶. · The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. · The focus range is 3. 94 feet (1. 2 m) ­ 9. 84 feet (3 m). about 1 sec. ) after taking a picture with slow shutter speed, but this is not a malfunction. · When you take pictures in dark places, noises may become visible. · Flash setting is fixed to Slow sync. / Red-eye reduction [ ]. 56 Recording pictures (advanced) Party mode This mode allows you to take a picture in a dim room (e. g. [. . . ] The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only. ) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. [. . . ]