Panasonic Lumix DMC FH27 User Manual

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[Rec] Mode: ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(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.
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The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene Detection /[Stabilizer] / Face Detection/Motion Detection/[i.Exposure]/
Backlight Compensation/[Red-Eye...

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•Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to 
ensure that you will not drop it.
•Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at 
your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•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.
ASt ra p
B Flash
C AF assist lamp
∫Direction Detection Function
Pictures recorded with the camera...

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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 red.
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will 
adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when 
the Scene...

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[Rec] Mode: ·
Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(Normal Picture Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] 
menu.
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer]  (P83), a tripod or the Self-timer (P69) .
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Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the...

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Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
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AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or when it is dark.
∫About focus range
The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.
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The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing 
the shutter button halfway.
The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom 
position.
e.g.: Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode
FocusWhen the subject is...

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∫When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the 
composition of the picture you want to take)
1Aim the AF area at the subject, 
and then press the shutter 
button halfway  to fix the focus 
and exposure.
2Press and hold the shutter 
button halfway  while moving the 
camera as you compose the picture.
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You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.
∫ Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in...

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[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture 
automatically.
To u c h  [ ] .
•Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with 
the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.
•AF area with same function as [Ø] in AF Mode is displayed at the position you touch, 
and a picture is taken when it is focused. (It cannot be...

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[Playback] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
To u c h  [ ] .
•The display switches to normal playback.
Note
•This camera complies with the DCF standard “D esign rule for Camera File system” established 
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif 
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot 
be played back.
•Pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this...

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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Touch [ ].
ASlide bar•It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the 
following icons.
–[ ]: 1 screen–[ ]: 12 screens
–[ ]: 30 screens–[ ]: Calendar screen display•Switch the screen by touching [ 3]/[4] if these are displayed 
on the slide bar.
•The screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up or 
down  (P8).
•The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the 
screen up or down  (P8).
•Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be...

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[Rec] Mode: n
Motion Picture Mode
Note
•Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures.•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•Following functions operate automatically in the Motion Picture Mode.–[ ] in [AF Mode]/[Stabilizer]•[Digital Zoom] or [AF Assist Lamp]...