Panasonic Lumix DMC FX500 User Manual

							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 effective 
when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
[]: 3-area-focusing 
(High speed)The camera quickly focuses on any of 3 focus areas points – 
left, right or center. This is effective when the subject is not in 
the center of the screen.
[ƒ]: 1-area-focusing 
(High speed)The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on 
the center of the screen.
[Ø]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
center of the screen.
[Ù]: Spot-focusing The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.
AF
DMC-FX500P_mst.book  71 ページ  ２００８年２月２５日　月曜日　午後５時５４分
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals 
						

							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 face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking–When digital zoom is used
About [ ] or [ƒ]
You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes.The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the 
shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.
Note
The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the 
same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to 
[ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù].
If the AF mode is set to [•] or [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought 
into focus.
Switch the AF mode to [ƒ] or [Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [Ù].The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the AF 
mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.
The AF mode cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in scene mode.It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.–In [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRYSKY] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode.–In motion picture mode.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and 
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful at times 
when, for instance, you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Applicable modes: 
³±´²¿
[OFF]/[ON]
Note

When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.It does not operate during Touch AF/AE.
 [QUICK AF]
DMC-FX500P_mst.book  72 ページ  ２００８年２月２５日　月曜日　午後５時５４分
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals 
						

							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 Unlimited–The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of 
card, the picture size and the quality.
–You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.When the burst speed is set to [˜], the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings 
used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to 
[
ò], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3.If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, 
outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time 
until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.
The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording 
environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high, etc.
Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off.If you take pictures in burst mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture 
data.
[Œ] is set for the flash when burst is set.Auto bracket is canceled when burst is set.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in 
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see.
Applicable modes: 
³±´²
[OFF]/[ON]
Note

When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.[SENSITIVITY] is changed to [AUTO] when [I.EXPOSURE] is set to [ON] while [SENSITIVITY] 
is set at [ISO100].
[I.EXPOSURE] cannot be set when [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO100] during manual exposure.Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
˜ [BURST]
[OFF]˜ ò 
Burst speed (pictures/
second)—2.5
¢approx. 2
Number of 
recordable 
picturesA
 —max. 3
Depends on the 
remaining capacity of the 
built-in memory/card.
›
 —max. 5
[I.EXPOSURE]
DMC-FX500P_mst.book  73 ページ  ２００８年２月２５日　月曜日　午後５時５４分
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals 
						

							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 Intelligent auto mode, only [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be selected.The Intelligent auto mode is set separately from the other recording modes.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes: 
³±´²
) [DIGITAL ZOOM]
H [COLOR EFFECT]
[OFF]: This is the standard setting.
[B/W]: The picture becomes black and white.
[SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia.
[COOL]: The picture becomes bluish.
[WARM]: The picture becomes reddish.
I [PICT.ADJ.]
[CONTRAST]:
[r]:Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.
[s]:Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.
[SHARPNESS]:
[r]:The picture is sharply defined.
[s]:The picture is softly focused.
[ S AT U R AT I O N ] :
[r]:The colors in the picture become vivid.
[s]:The colors in the picture become natural.
[NOISE REDUCTION]:
[r]:The noise reduction effect is enhanced.
Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly.
[s]:The noise reduction effect is reduced.
You can obtain pictures with higher resolution.
DMC-FX500P_mst.book  74 ページ  ２００８年２月２５日　月曜日　午後５時５４分
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals 
						

							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 jitter-free images to be taken.
Applicable modes: 
ñ³±´²¿n
Note
The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.–In digital zoom range.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
The setting is fixed to [MODE2] with [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode and to [OFF] in 
[STARRY SKY] in scene mode.
It cannot be set to [OFF] in the Intelligent auto mode.In motion picture mode, [MODE2] cannot be set.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, 
you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.
Applicable modes: 
³
[1/250]/[1/125]/[1/60]/[1/30]/[1/15]/[1/8]/[1/4]/[1/2]/[1]
Note

This should usually be set to [1/8 ] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed 
other than [1/8 ], [ ] appears on the screen.)
Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED]  to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we 
recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED]  to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend 
recording the picture in well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in 
red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
 [STABILIZER]
[OFF]
[MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.
[MODE2]: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.
 [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
Minimum shutter speed setting1/250         1
Brightness
Darker Brighter
JitterLess More
DMC-FX500P_mst.book  75 ページ  ２００８年２月２５日　月曜日　午後５時５４分
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals 
						

							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 camera to focus when recording in low light 
conditions that make focusing difficult.
Applicable modes: 
³±´²¿n
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
To set the year, month, day and time.
It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu.
B [AUDIO REC.]
[OFF]: Audio will not be recorded.
[ON]:[B] is displayed on the screen.
Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded.
(It will stop in 5 seconds.)
F [AF ASSIST LAMP]
[OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
[ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter 
button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.)
Note

The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking 
pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In 
this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.
U [CLOCK SET]
A
DMC-FX500P_mst.book  76 ページ  ２００８年２月２５日　月曜日　午後５時５４分
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals 
						

							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 to a TV set to 
view the pictures you have taken.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press 
[MODE].
Touch [SLIDE SHOW].
Touch the item.
[ALL]: Every picture is played back as a 
slide show.
[FAVORITE]: Pictures with [Ü]  are played back as 
a slide show.
It can be selected only if there are 
pictures already set as [FAVORITE].
[CATEGORY]:Touch the category to playback.
Selected category will be played 
back as a slide show.
Touch [START].
Touch [EXIT] to finish the slide show.
1
2
3
4
5
DMC-FX500P_mst.book  77 ページ  ２００８年２月２５日　月曜日　午後５時５４分
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals 
						

							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] after 
selecting [EFFECT].
[SET]
[DURATION] or [REPEAT] etc. can be set.

[DURATION] can be set only when [EFFECT] is set to [OFF].[AUDIO] will be displayed only when the [MUSIC] is set to [OFF]. Audio will be played along 
with the still picture with audio by setting the [AUDIO] to [ON].
Note
Motion pictures cannot be played back as a slide show.It is not possible to add new music effects.
1Display control panel by touching screen.
If no operation is done for 2 seconds, it will return to original status.
2Operate control panel by touching.
ABack to previous picture¢
BPlay/Pause
CAhead to next picture¢
DReturn to slide show set screen
EReduce volume level
FIncrease volume level
GExit slide show
¢These operations can be performed only in the 
pause mode.
∫Changing the slide show settings
You can change the settings for [EFFECT] and  [MUSIC]. 
during the slide show playback on the slide show set screen.
[EFFECT]
This allows you to select the screen effect when switching 
from one picture to the next.
[NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF]

When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black 
and white as a screen effect.
Slide show set screen
ItemSettings
[DURATION]1SEC/2SEC/3SEC/5SEC
[REPEAT]ON/OFF
[AUDIO]ON/OFF
AA: Control panel
EXIT
CANCEL
t ju i
E
CDAB
FG
DMC-FX500P_mst.book  78 ページ  ２００８年２月２５日　月曜日　午後５時５４分
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals 
						

							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 switched by touching [3]/[4] or dragging 
the slide bar up or down (P12).
1
2
3
B
A
DMC-FX500P_mst.book  79 ページ  ２００８年２月２５日　月曜日　午後５時５４分
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals 
						

							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, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2008.If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are 
displayed by the dates at the travel destination in calendar playback.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press 
[MODE].
Touch [CALENDAR].
You can also turn the zoom lever for several times toward [L] (W) to switch to calendar 
screen.
Touch the date to play back.
A: Previous month
B:Next month

If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is 
not displayed.
Touch the picture to select.
C: Slide bar
It will return to calendar screen by touching [CANCEL].Screen can be switched by touching [3]/[4] or dragging the 
slide bar up or down (P12).
1
2
3
AB
4C
DMC-FX500P_mst.book  80 ページ  ２００８年２月２５日　月曜日　午後５時５４分
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals