Panasonic Dmc Fx01 Operating Instructions Manual

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Compensating the 
Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve 
appropriate exposure due to the difference 
in brightness between the subject and the 
background. Look at the following 
examples.
Under exposed
Compensate the exposure towards 
positive.
Properly exposed
Over exposed
Compensate the exposure towards
negative.
1Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] 
appears, compensate the 
exposure with 2/1.
 You can compensate from [j2 EV] to 
[i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
 Select [0 EV] to return to the original 
exposure.
2Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
 You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to finish.
 EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. 
It refers to the amount of light given to the 
CCD by the aperture value and the shutter 
speed.
 The exposure compensation value 
appears on the lower left of the screen.
 The set exposure value is memorized 
even if the camera is turned off.
 The compensation range of the exposure 
will be limited depending on the 
brightness of the subject.
 Exposure cannot be compensated when 
using [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.
EXPOSURE
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Taking Pictures using 
Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically 
recorded in the selected exposure 
compensation range each time the shutter 
button is pressed. You can select the 
picture with the desired exposure from the 
3 pictures with different exposures.
1Press 3 [ ] several times until 
[AUTO BRACKET] appears, set 
the compensation range of the 
exposure with 2/1.
 You can select [OFF] (0), [d1/3 EV], 
[d2/3 EV] or [d1EV].
 When you do not use auto bracket, 
select [OFF] (0).
2Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
 You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to finish.
 When setting auto bracket, the auto 
bracket icon [ ] appears on the lower 
left of the screen.
 When taking pictures using auto bracket 
after setting the exposure compensation 
range, the pictures taken are based on the 
selected exposure compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the 
exposure compensation value appears on 
the lower left of the screen. The auto bracket setting is canceled if you 
turn the camera off or power save mode is 
activated.
 When setting auto bracket and burst mode 
simultaneously, auto bracket will be 
performed.
 When auto bracket is set, the auto review 
function is activated regardless of the auto 
review setting. (The picture is not 
enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review 
function in the [SETUP] menu.
 When auto bracket is activated, 
[AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. 
 The exposure may not be compensated 
with auto bracket depending on the 
brightness of the subject.
 When the flash is activated or 
[STARRY SKY] in scene mode is 
selected, you can take only 1 picture.
 If the number of recordable pictures is 2 or 
less, you cannot take pictures by setting 
auto bracket.
AUTO BRACKET
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Optical Image 
Stabilizer
This mode detects jitter and compensates 
for it.
1Press and hold the optical image 
stabilizer button A until 
[STABILIZER] appears.
2Press 34 to select the 
stabilizer function mode and then 
press [MENU/SET].
∫Demonstration of the optical image 
stabilizer (Demonstration Mode)
Press 1 to display the demonstration. After 
the demonstration ends, the screen returns 
to the stabilizer function mode selection 
menu. Press 1 again if you want to exit the 
demonstration before it ends. While the 
demonstration is displayed, the optical 
zoom is fixed to Wide (1k) and the zoom 
function cannot be activated. You also 
cannot take pictures.
 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.
 In simple mode [ ] or 
[SELF PORTRAIT] (P49) in scene mode, 
the setting is fixed to [MODE2] and in 
[STARRY SKY] (P51) it is fixed to [OFF]. 
The stabilizer function mode selection 
menu does not appear.
 In motion picture mode [ ], [MODE2] 
cannot be set. MODE1
()The stabilizer operates 
continuously and can assist 
during photo composition.
MODE2
()The jitter is compensated for 
when the shutter button is 
pressed. There is a greater 
stabilizing effect.
OFF
()When you want to take a picture 
with jitter.
/SETMENU
STABILIZEROFF
MODE2
DEMO. SELECT
MODE1
SET
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Taking Pictures using 
Burst Mode
1Press the burst mode button to 
switch the burst mode setting.
: High speed
;
: Low speed
;
:Unlimited
¢1
;
No display: canceled
¢1 Depends on the memory size, 
battery power, picture size and 
quality (compression).
2Take a picture.
 Hold down the shutter button fully to 
activate the burst mode.
∫Number of pictures recorded in burst 
mode
¢2 The burst speed is constant regardless 
of the transfer speed of the card. The number of pictures indicated is when 
the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and 
the flash is not activated.
 In simple mode [ ], the settings become 
as follows. [ ] appears on the left of the 
screen. (P25)
– [ ENLARGE]:
/Max. 6 pictures
–[ 4qk6q/10k15cm]/[ E-MAIL]:
/Max. 8 pictures
 When the burst mode setting is set to 
Unlimited
– You can take pictures until the capacity 
of the card is full.
– The burst speed will become slower halfway. 
The burst speed of a MultiMediaCard 
becomes even slower than that of an SD 
Memory Card. However, the exact timing of 
this depends on the number of recordable 
pictures and the card.
 The focus is fixed when the first picture is 
taken.
 When the self-timer is used, the number of 
recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3.
 Burst mode is not canceled when the 
camera is switched off.
 When auto bracket and burst mode are set 
simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed.
 The exposure and the white balance vary 
depending on the burst mode setting. When 
burst mode is set to [ ] or [ ], they are 
fixed to the values set for the first picture.
When the burst speed is set to [ ], they are 
adjusted each time you take a picture.
 When burst mode is set, the auto review 
function is activated regardless of the auto 
review setting. (The picture is not 
enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review 
function in the [SETUP] menu.
 When burst mode is activated, 
[AUDIO REC.] cannot be used.
 When the flash is activated or 
[STARRY SKY] in scene mode is 
selected, you can take only 1 picture.
Burst speed 
(pictures/
second)Number of recordable 
pictures (pictures)
3¢2max. 6 max. 8
2¢2
approx. 1.5Depends on the 
remaining capacity of the 
card.
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Taking Close-up 
Pictures 
This mode allows you to take close-up 
pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking 
pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of 
a subject as close as 5 cm (0.16 feet) from 
the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost 
to Wide (1k).
∫Focus range
 We recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P40) in macro mode.
 When a subject is close to the camera, the 
effective focus range (depth of field) is 
significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the 
distance between the camera and the 
subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on 
it again.
 If the distance between the camera and 
the subject is beyond the focus range of 
the camera, the picture may not be 
properly focused even if the focus 
indication lights.
 Macro mode gives priority to a subject 
close to the camera. Therefore, if the 
distance between the camera and the 
subject is more than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it 
takes longer to focus on it in macro mode 
than normal picture mode.
 The available flash range is about 60 cm 
(1.97 feet) to 4.0 m (13.1 feet) (Wide). 
(When the ISO sensitivity is set to 
[AUTO].) We recommend setting the flash to 
Forced OFF [ ] when you take pictures 
at close range.
 When you take pictures at close range, 
the resolution of the periphery of the 
picture may decrease slightly. This is not a 
malfunction.
T
W5 cm
(0.16 feet)
30 cm
(0.98 feet)
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Scene Mode
When you select a scene mode to 
matchthe subject and recording situation, 
the camera sets the optimal exposure and 
hue to obtain the desired picture.
 Refer to P47  to 53 for each scene menu.
1Press 3/4 to select the scene 
mode.
 Press 4 at A to switch to the next 
menu screen.
 If [SCENE MODE] menu does not 
appear, press [MENU/SET] to display 
the [SCENE MODE] menu.
 When you press 1, explanations about 
each scene mode are displayed. (When 
you press 2, the screen returns to the 
[SCENE MODE] menu.)
2Press [MENU/SET].
∫About the menu screen items
 There are 5 menu screens (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 
4/5 and 5/5).
 You can switch menu screens from any 
menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
 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.
 When you want to change the brightness 
of the picture to be recorded, compensate 
the exposure (P41). (However, the 
exposure cannot be compensated in 
[STARRY SKY].)
Press 2 and then press 3/4 in the 
[SCENE MODE] menu to select either the 
[REC] menu icon [ ] (P62) or the 
[SETUP] menu icon [ ] (P17) and set the 
desired items.
 The following cannot be set in scene 
mode because the camera automatically 
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
– [W.BALANCE]
– [SENSITIVITY]
– [COL.EFFECT]
–[PICT.ADJ.]
SCN
SETMENUSELECT
SELF PORTRAITFOOD
NIGHT SCENERY NIGHT PORTRAIT
SCENE MODE  2/
5
SCN
SETMENUSELECT
SCENERY SOFT SKIN PORTRAIT
SCENE MODE  1
/
5
SPORTS
SCN
SETMENUSELECT
SCENERY
SPORTSSOFT SKIN PORTRAIT
SCENE MODE 1
/
5
SCN
SETMENUSELECT
BABY2 BABY1
SCENE MODE 4/
51
2
SCN
SETMENUSELECT
SELF PORTRAITFOOD
NIGHT SCENERY NIGHT PORTRAIT
SCENE MODE 2/
5
SCN
SETMENUSELECT
SCENE MODE 5/
5
HIGH SENS.
UNDERWATER
SNOW
SCN
SETMENUSELECTSTARRY SKY FIREWORKS
CANDLE LIGHT
SCENE MODE 3/
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
The person stands out from the 
background and has a healthier 
complexion.
∫Technique for Portrait mode
To increase the effective of this mode:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible 
to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective.
 This mode is only suitable when taking 
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
The camera detects the face or skin area to 
achieve a smoother appearance of the skin 
than portrait mode.
∫ Technique for Soft skin mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible 
to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective.
 This mode is only suitable when taking 
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
 If a part of the background etc. is a color 
close to skin color, this part is also 
smoothed.
 This mode may not be effective when 
there is insufficient brightness.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
The camera focuses preferentially on a 
distant subject. This allows you to take 
pictures of a wide landscape.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF  [].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This mode allows you to take pictures of a 
fast moving subject e.g. when taking 
pictures of outdoor sports.
Portrait mode
Soft skin mode
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3
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3
Scenery mode
Sports mode
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∫Technique for Sports mode
 This mode is effective when taking  pictures during the day in good weather.
 This mode is suitable for taking pictures outdoors in the daytime when you are 5 m 
(16.4 feet) or more away from the subject.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This mode allows you to take pictures of a 
subject and a landscape with near real-life 
brightness by using the flash and slowing 
down the shutter speed.
∫ Technique for Night portrait mode
 Use the flash.
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower,  we recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P40) for taking pictures.
 Keep the subject still for about 1 second  after taking the picture.
 We recommend rotating the zoom lever to 
Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m 
(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking a 
picture.
 The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 
5 m (16.4 feet). (Refer to P38 for the 
available flash range to take pictures.)
 The shutter may remain closed (max. 
about 1 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.  When using the flash, Slow sync./Red-eye 
reduction [ ] is selected and the 
flash is activated every time.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This modes allows you to record the 
nightscape vividly by reducing the shutter 
speed.
∫ Technique for Night scenery mode
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower  (up to about 8 sec.) use a tripod. We also 
recommend using the self-timer (P40) for 
taking pictures.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) 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.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF  [].
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is  disabled.
 You cannot set the slow shutter.
Night portrait mode
/SETMENU
3
Night scenery mode
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This mode allows you to take pictures of 
yourself.
∫Technique for Self portrait mode
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. 
Refer to P29 for information about using 
the review function.
 If the picture is blurry due to the slow  shutter speed, we recommend using the 
2 second self-timer. (P40)
 The available focus range is about 30 cm 
(0.98 feet) to 70 cm (2.30 feet).
 You can take a picture of yourself with  audio (P66). If you do this, the self-timer 
indicator will light up while recording the 
audio. (P40)
 When you select [SELF PORTRAIT], the 
zoom magnification is automatically 
moved to Wide (1 k).
 The self-timer can only be set to off or 
2 seconds (P40). If it is set to 2 seconds, 
this setting will remain until the camera is 
turned off or the mode dial is rotated.  The stabilizer function mode is fixed to 
[MODE2]. (P43)
 The AF mode is fixed to 5-area-focusing.  (P67)
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is  disabled.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This mode allows you to take pictures of 
food with a natural hue without being 
affected by the ambient light in restaurants 
etc.
 The focus range becomes the same as  macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to  ¶]
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
Select this mode when you want to take 
pictures at a wedding reception, indoor 
party etc. By using the flash and slowing 
down the shutter speed, both people and 
the background can be recorded with a 
brightness close to real life.
∫ Technique for Party mode
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower,  we recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P40) for taking pictures.
Self portrait mode
/SETMENU
Food mode
Par ty mode
/SETMENU
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 We recommend rotating the zoom lever to 
Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m 
(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking 
pictures.
 The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This mode allows you to take pictures with 
a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫Technique for Candle light mode
 If you make the most of the candle light, 
you can take successful pictures without 
using the flash.
 We recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P40) for taking pictures.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶]
 The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This mode allows you to take beautiful 
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night 
sky.
∫Technique for Fireworks mode
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower, 
we recommend using a tripod.
 This mode is most effective when the 
subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.
 The shutter speed becomes the following.
– When [OFF] is set on the optical image 
stabilizer function: Fixed to 1 second
– When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on 
the optical image stabilizer function:
1/4th or 1 second (The shutter speed 
becomes 1 second only when the 
camera has determined that there is 
little jitter such as when using a tripod 
etc.)
 Histograms are always displayed in 
orange. (P34)
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 You cannot set the AF mode.
 The AF area is not displayed.
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 You cannot set the slow shutter.
Candle light mode
/SETMENU
3
Fireworks mode
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