Panasonic Lumix DMC FX500 User 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] selector...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-20.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] selector...")
21VQT1Q36 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] selector...
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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.When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P75) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE
DEMO.] can be displayed.
Move 3/4 to select [AF MODE].
Select the item at the very bottom, and move 4 to
move to the second screen.
Move 1.
Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it
may be displayed in a different way.
Move 3/4...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-21.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.When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P75) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE
DEMO.] can be displayed.
Move 3/4 to select [AF MODE].
Select the item at the very bottom, and move 4 to
move to the second screen.
Move 1.
Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it
may be displayed in a different way.
Move 3/4...")
VQT1Q3622 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.When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P75) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] can be displayed. Move 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. Select the item at the very bottom, and move 4 to move to the second screen. Move 1. Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Move 3/4...
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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], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and
[LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21.
Refer to P18 for details.
Refer to P64 for details.
High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-22.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], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and
[LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21.
Refer to P18 for details.
Refer to P64 for details.
High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is...")
23VQT1Q36 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], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. Refer to P18 for details. Refer to P64 for details. High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is...
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When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.
Refer to P63 for details.
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-23.png "Page 24
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When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.
Refer to P63 for details.
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...")
VQT1Q3624 Preparation When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode. Refer to P63 for details. 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...
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The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P53),
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P59) in scene mode, burst mode (P73) and when recording still pictures
with audio (P76). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.)
In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].
The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P101)A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-24.png "Page 25
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The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P53),
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P59) in scene mode, burst mode (P73) and when recording still pictures
with audio (P76). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.)
In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].
The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P101)A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number...")
25VQT1Q36 Preparation The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P53), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P59) in scene mode, burst mode (P73) and when recording still pictures with audio (P76). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.) In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.]. The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P101)A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number...
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VQT1Q3626 Preparation This will work when the AV cable is connected. This will work when the AV cable is connected. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 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...
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Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched. Touch the [i] mark again.
If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
AJitter detection demonstration
BMovement detection demonstration
In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be
displayed.
Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.].
Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].
[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.[AUTO DEMO] has no TV...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-26.png "Page 27
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Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched. Touch the [i] mark again.
If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
AJitter detection demonstration
BMovement detection demonstration
In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be
displayed.
Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.].
Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].
[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.[AUTO DEMO] has no TV...")
27VQT1Q36 Preparation Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched. Touch the [i] mark again. If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. AJitter detection demonstration BMovement detection demonstration In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be displayed. Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]. Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO]. [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.[AUTO DEMO] has no TV...
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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/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-27.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...")
VQT1Q3628 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] (Intelligent Exposure)/ Digital...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-28.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] (Intelligent Exposure)/ Digital...")
29VQT1Q36 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] (Intelligent Exposure)/ Digital...
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∫When taking pictures using the flash (P42)
∫When taking pictures using the zoom (P34)
∫When taking pictures using Touch AF/AE (P47)
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 red.
[¦] is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-29.png "Page 30
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∫When taking pictures using the flash (P42)
∫When taking pictures using the zoom (P34)
∫When taking pictures using Touch AF/AE (P47)
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 red.
[¦] is...")
VQT1Q3630 Basic ∫When taking pictures using the flash (P42) ∫When taking pictures using the zoom (P34) ∫When taking pictures using Touch AF/AE (P47) 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 red. [¦] is...