Panasonic Lumix DMC FX500 User Manual
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When [‡] is selected, digital red-eye correction (P43) will turn on depending on the type and
brightness of the subject, so it will become [ ], [ ], or [ ].
When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice.
Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] mode menu
–[PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P66)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P67)/[BURST] (P73)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P74)/
[STABILIZER]¢ (P75)
¢The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
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When [‡] is selected, digital red-eye correction (P43) will turn on depending on the type and
brightness of the subject, so it will become [ ], [ ], or [ ].
When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice.
Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] mode menu
–[PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P66)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P67)/[BURST] (P73)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P74)/
[STABILIZER]¢ (P75)
¢The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
–[CLOCK...")
31VQT1Q36 Basic When [‡] is selected, digital red-eye correction (P43) will turn on depending on the type and brightness of the subject, so it will become [ ], [ ], or [ ]. When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice. Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu –[PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P66)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P67)/[BURST] (P73)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P74)/ [STABILIZER]¢ (P75) ¢The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used. [SETUP] menu –[CLOCK...
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[REC] mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
(³: Program AE mode)
Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than
when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P29).
∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P52)
∫
To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P68)
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].
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[REC] mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
(³: Program AE mode)
Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than
when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P29).
∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P52)
∫
To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P68)
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].
A[MODE] button...")
VQT1Q3632 Basic [REC] mode: ³ Taking pictures with your favorite settings (³: Program AE mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P29). ∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P52) ∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P68) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. A[MODE] button...
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33VQT1Q36 Basic Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. AFocus indication BAF area (normal) CAF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) DAperture value ¢ EShutter speed¢ FISO sensitivity ¢If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red. (However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.) 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...
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[REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿n
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 8.9k], do
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in
[REC] menu.
∫Types of zooms
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[REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿n
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 8.9k], do
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in
[REC] menu.
∫Types of zooms
When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in...")
VQT1Q3634 Basic [REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿n Taking Pictures with the Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 8.9k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W). Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu. ∫Types of zooms When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in...
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∫Extended optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD
area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher
zoom effect.
Note
The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected.The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.If you use the zoom function...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-34.png "Page 35
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∫Extended optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD
area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher
zoom effect.
Note
The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected.The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.If you use the zoom function...")
35VQT1Q36 Basic ∫Extended optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected.The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.If you use the zoom function...
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
∫Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
Touch and hold [2]/[1] in left and right of the screen during playback.
The file number and the picture number only change one by one. To play back the picture
release [2]/[1] when the number of the desired picture appears.If you keep touching, the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
∫Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
Touch and hold [2]/[1] in left and right of the screen during playback.
The file number and the picture number only change one by one. To play back the picture
release [2]/[1] when the number of the desired picture appears.If you keep touching, the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch A to [(].B[MODE] buttonNormal playback is set automatically...")
VQT1Q3636 Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ∫Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Touch and hold [2]/[1] in left and right of the screen during playback. The file number and the picture number only change one by one. To play back the picture release [2]/[1] when the number of the desired picture appears.If you keep touching, the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(].B[MODE] buttonNormal playback is set automatically...
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Note
This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design 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.
The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAYBACK]
mode.
If you want to save the enlarged...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-36.png "Page 37
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Note
This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design 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.
The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAYBACK]
mode.
If you want to save the enlarged...")
37VQT1Q36 Basic Note This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design 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. The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAYBACK] mode. If you want to save the enlarged...
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
Pictures on the built-in memory or the card which are being played back will be deleted.
To delete a single picture
Select the picture to be deleted, and then
press [‚].
A[DISPLAY] button
B[‚] button
Move 2 to select [YES] and then press
[MENU/SET].
To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures
Press [‚].
Move 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then
press [MENU/SET].
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
Pictures on the built-in memory or the card which are being played back will be deleted.
To delete a single picture
Select the picture to be deleted, and then
press [‚].
A[DISPLAY] button
B[‚] button
Move 2 to select [YES] and then press
[MENU/SET].
To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures
Press [‚].
Move 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then
press [MENU/SET].
[DELETE...")
VQT1Q3638 Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Pictures on the built-in memory or the card which are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A[DISPLAY] button B[‚] button Move 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Move 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. [DELETE...
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∫When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P85) setting
The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ ALL DELETE
EXCEPTÜ], move 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures.
Note
Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient
power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or
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∫When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P85) setting
The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ ALL DELETE
EXCEPTÜ], move 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures.
Note
Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient
power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or
[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], the deleting will stop...")
39VQT1Q36 Basic ∫When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P85) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], move 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. Note Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], the deleting will stop...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Advanced (Recording pictures)About the LCD Monitor
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
ALCD monitor
B[DISPLAY] button
When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not
activated.
In recording mode
In playback mode
¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed.
¢2 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You
can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-39.png "Page 40
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Advanced (Recording pictures)About the LCD Monitor
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
ALCD monitor
B[DISPLAY] button
When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not
activated.
In recording mode
In playback mode
¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed.
¢2 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You
can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when...")
VQT1Q3640 Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures)About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. ALCD monitor B[DISPLAY] button When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. In recording mode In playback mode ¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed. ¢2 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when...