Panasonic Dmc Fx33 Operating Instructions Manual

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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...

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∫About the information   
• If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a  scene mode in step 
1, explanations about 
each scene mode are displayed. (If you 
press [DISPLAY] again, the screen 
returns to the [SCENE MODE] menu.)
 Refer to P37 for information about the  shutter speed.
 The flash setting is memorized even if the  camera is turned off. However, the scene 
mode flash setting is reset to the initial 
setting when the scene mode is changed.
 When you take a...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
Select this 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...

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(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 P36 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...

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∫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 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 [ ].
 The white balance cannot be set.
 The initial...

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displayed at the lower left of the screen for 
about 5  seconds, along with the current 
date and time.
 The age display style differs depending on 
the language setting in the recording 
mode.
 If the age is not properly displayed, check 
the clock and birthday settings.
 The birthday setting and name setting can 
be reset with [RESET].
 You cannot use the following functions.
– [D.ZOOM]
– [SLOW SHUTTER]
 The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
Press [ ] to...

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 You can set the flash to AUTO [ ] or 
Forced ON [ ].
 The extended optical zoom and digital 
zoom cannot be used.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
This is a convenient mode for shooting 
rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press 
3/4 to select the picture size 
and aspect ratio and then press 
[MENU/SET] to set.
 2M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is 
selected as the picture size.
2Take...

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It is also possible to change the number of 
seconds using the quick setting. (P56)
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...

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 Problems caused by sand or seawater are 
not covered by the product warranty.
 The white balance cannot be set.
 The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
This allows you to take pictures that show 
the snow as white as possible at a ski 
resort or a snow-covered mountain.
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
This mode...

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 Press 2 again to cancel AF lock.
 When you rotate the zoom lever, the AF 
lock is canceled. In this case, focus on 
the subject and fix the focus again.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶]
 The self-timer cannot be set.
 The white balance cannot be set.
Motion Picture Mode
1Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus and then press it fully to 
start recording.
AAudio recording
 The available...