Panasonic Dmc - Fx580 Operating Instructions 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]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65592/w300_dmc-fx580_en_om_d-20.png "Page 21
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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]...")
21VQT1Y62 Preparation 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]...
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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.
• Advanced settings for the following items can be performed by pressing [DISPLAY].– [WHITE BALANCE] (P76)/[STABILIZER] (P82)
Press 3/ 4 to select [AF MODE].
• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to
move to the second screen.
Press 1.
• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65592/w300_dmc-fx580_en_om_d-21.png "Page 22
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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.
• Advanced settings for the following items can be performed by pressing [DISPLAY].– [WHITE BALANCE] (P76)/[STABILIZER] (P82)
Press 3/ 4 to select [AF MODE].
• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to
move to the second screen.
Press 1.
• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in...")
VQT1Y6222 Preparation 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. • Advanced settings for the following items can be performed by pressing [DISPLAY].– [WHITE BALANCE] (P76)/[STABILIZER] (P82) Press 3/ 4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in...
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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], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21.
• Refer to P19 for details.
• Refer to P72 for details.
• Refer to P70 for details.
• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65592/w300_dmc-fx580_en_om_d-22.png "Page 23
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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], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21.
• Refer to P19 for details.
• Refer to P72 for details.
• Refer to P70 for details.
• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does...")
23VQT1Y62 Preparation 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], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. • Refer to P19 for details. • Refer to P72 for details. • Refer to P70 for details. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does...
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VQT1Y6224 Preparation • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear different 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...
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• 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.
• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or
touch zoom.
• [POWER SAVE] cannot be used in the following cases. – When...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65592/w300_dmc-fx580_en_om_d-24.png "Page 25
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• 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.
• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or
touch zoom.
• [POWER SAVE] cannot be used in the following cases. – When...")
25VQT1Y62 Preparation • 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. • [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or touch zoom. • [POWER SAVE] cannot be used in the following cases. – When...
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• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P105)
• 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 (P27) 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65592/w300_dmc-fx580_en_om_d-25.png "Page 26
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• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P105)
• 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 (P27) 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...")
VQT1Y6226 Preparation • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P105) • 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 (P27) 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...
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27VQT1Y62 Preparation • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; 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...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65592/w300_dmc-fx580_en_om_d-27.png "Page 28
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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...")
VQT1Y6228 Preparation 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...
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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]/ Digital Red-eye Co...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65592/w300_dmc-fx580_en_om_d-28.png "Page 29
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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]/ Digital Red-eye Co...")
29VQT1Y62 Basic [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]/ Digital Red-eye Co...
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VQT1Y6230 Basic ∫When taking pictures using the flash (P43) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P34) ∫ When taking pictures using Touch AF/AE (P48) 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...