Panasonic Lumix DMC FX500 User Manual
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Applicable modes:
³±´²¿n
[AF MODE]
[š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus
and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter
what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[•]: 9-area-focusing The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-70.png "Page 71
71VQT1Q36
Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Applicable modes:
³±´²¿n
[AF MODE]
[š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus
and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter
what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[•]: 9-area-focusing The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is...")
71VQT1Q36 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: ³±´²¿n [AF MODE] [š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas) [•]: 9-area-focusing The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
About [š]
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is
focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [•].
–When the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-71.png "Page 72
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
About [š]
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is
focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [•].
–When the...")
VQT1Q3672 Advanced (Recording pictures) About [š] Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused. Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [•]. –When the...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.
Applicable modes:
ñ³±´²¿
¢The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when
the flash is not activated.
Note
When the burst mode setting is set to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-72.png "Page 73
73VQT1Q36
Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.
Applicable modes:
ñ³±´²¿
¢The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when
the flash is not activated.
Note
When the burst mode setting is set to...")
73VQT1Q36 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Applicable modes: ñ³±´²¿ ¢The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when the flash is not activated. Note When the burst mode setting is set to...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom.
Applicable modes:
³±´²¿n
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
Refer to P34 for details.If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be
set to [MODE1].
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Setting color effects for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes:
ñ³±´²n
Note
When in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-73.png "Page 74
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom.
Applicable modes:
³±´²¿n
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
Refer to P34 for details.If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be
set to [MODE1].
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Setting color effects for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes:
ñ³±´²n
Note
When in...")
VQT1Q3674 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom. Applicable modes: ³±´²¿n [OFF]/[ON] Note Refer to P34 for details.If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [MODE1]. For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Setting color effects for the recorded pictures. Applicable modes: ñ³±´²n Note When in...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
When you take pictures in dark places, picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise
becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for
[NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the setting for each of the items other than
[NOISE REDUCTION].
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-74.png "Page 75
75VQT1Q36
Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
When you take pictures in dark places, picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise
becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for
[NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the setting for each of the items other than
[NOISE REDUCTION].
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling...")
75VQT1Q36 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note When you take pictures in dark places, picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation
during the shooting or the situation as a memo.
Applicable modes:
³±´²¿
If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is canceled.
Note
Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-75.png "Page 76
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation
during the shooting or the situation as a memo.
Applicable modes:
³±´²¿
If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is canceled.
Note
Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the...")
VQT1Q3676 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo. Applicable modes: ³±´²¿ If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is canceled. Note Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera. For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the...
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Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)
You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this
in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures.
Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only
those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show.
This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-76.png "Page 77
77VQT1Q36
Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)
You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this
in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures.
Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only
those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show.
This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera...")
77VQT1Q36 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show. This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera...
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Advanced (Playback)
∫Operations performed during slide show
[MUSIC]
Following music can be selected to play during slide show playback.
[NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF]
[ ] ([AUTO]) can be used only if [CATEGORY] is selected. It will be played back with
[EFFECT] and [MUSIC] set for each category automatically.
Preview screen is displayed when [PREVIEW] is touched. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the
preview.
[MUSIC] with the same name will be set for the selected [EFFECT]. Select [MUSIC]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-77.png "Page 78
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Advanced (Playback)
∫Operations performed during slide show
[MUSIC]
Following music can be selected to play during slide show playback.
[NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF]
[ ] ([AUTO]) can be used only if [CATEGORY] is selected. It will be played back with
[EFFECT] and [MUSIC] set for each category automatically.
Preview screen is displayed when [PREVIEW] is touched. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the
preview.
[MUSIC] with the same name will be set for the selected [EFFECT]. Select [MUSIC]...")
VQT1Q3678 Advanced (Playback) ∫Operations performed during slide show [MUSIC] Following music can be selected to play during slide show playback. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF] [ ] ([AUTO]) can be used only if [CATEGORY] is selected. It will be played back with [EFFECT] and [MUSIC] set for each category automatically. Preview screen is displayed when [PREVIEW] is touched. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the preview. [MUSIC] with the same name will be set for the selected [EFFECT]. Select [MUSIC]...
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Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Displaying Multiple Pictures ([MULTI PLAYBACK])
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press
[MODE].
Touch [MULTI PLAYBACK].
ANumber of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures
BSlide bar
You can also turn the zoom lever several times toward [L] (W) to switch to multiple
screen.
Touch the picture to select.
The screen can be switched to 12 screens by touching []
and to 30 screens by touching [ ].
Screen can be...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-78.png "Page 79
79VQT1Q36
Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Displaying Multiple Pictures ([MULTI PLAYBACK])
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press
[MODE].
Touch [MULTI PLAYBACK].
ANumber of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures
BSlide bar
You can also turn the zoom lever several times toward [L] (W) to switch to multiple
screen.
Touch the picture to select.
The screen can be switched to 12 screens by touching []
and to 30 screens by touching [ ].
Screen can be...")
79VQT1Q36 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Displaying Multiple Pictures ([MULTI PLAYBACK]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MULTI PLAYBACK]. ANumber of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures BSlide bar You can also turn the zoom lever several times toward [L] (W) to switch to multiple screen. Touch the picture to select. The screen can be switched to 12 screens by touching [] and to 30 screens by touching [ ]. Screen can be...
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Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date
([CALENDAR])
You can display pictures by recording date.
Note
The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected
when the calendar screen is first displayed.
If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day
is displayed.
You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.If the date is not set in the camera,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-79.png "Page 80
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Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date
([CALENDAR])
You can display pictures by recording date.
Note
The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected
when the calendar screen is first displayed.
If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day
is displayed.
You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.If the date is not set in the camera,...")
VQT1Q3680 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Displaying Pictures by Recording Date ([CALENDAR]) You can display pictures by recording date. Note The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed. If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day is displayed. You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.If the date is not set in the camera,...