Panasonic LUMIX DMC FX580 User Manual
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Preparation
•When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication
system.
•When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer
Protocol)” communication system.
•This will work when the AV cable is connected.
•This will work when the AV cable is connected.
x [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-30.png "Page 31
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Preparation
•When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication
system.
•When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer
Protocol)” communication system.
•This will work when the AV cable is connected.
•This will work when the AV cable is connected.
x [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT...")
- 31 - Preparation •When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication system. •When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)” communication system. •This will work when the AV cable is connected. •This will work when the AV cable is connected. x [USB MODE] Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [SELECT...
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Preparation - 32 - •Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (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 than the card.•If you cannot format, contact the dealer or your nearest Service...
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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.
Turn the camera on.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B[MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [¦/!].
Press [MODE].
Touch the mode....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-32.png "Page 33
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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.
Turn the camera on.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B[MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [¦/!].
Press [MODE].
Touch the mode....")
- 33 - 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. Turn the camera on. A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B[MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!]. Press [MODE]. Touch the mode....
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∫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.
¦ Intelligent auto mode (P35)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
»Programme AE mode (P40)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
¹Aperture-priority AE mode (P63)
The subjects are recorded with set aperture.
¼Shutter-priority AE mode (P64)
The subjects are recorded with set shutter speed....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-33.png "Page 34
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∫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.
¦ Intelligent auto mode (P35)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
»Programme AE mode (P40)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
¹Aperture-priority AE mode (P63)
The subjects are recorded with set aperture.
¼Shutter-priority AE mode (P64)
The subjects are recorded with set shutter speed....")
Preparation - 34 - ∫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. ¦ Intelligent auto mode (P35) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. »Programme AE mode (P40) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ¹Aperture-priority AE mode (P63) The subjects are recorded with set aperture. ¼Shutter-priority AE mode (P64) The subjects are recorded with set shutter speed....
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Basic
[REC] mode: ñ
BasicTaking 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.
•
The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/
[I.EXPOSURE]/ Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-34.png "Page 35
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Basic
[REC] mode: ñ
BasicTaking 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.
•
The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/
[I.EXPOSURE]/ Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight...")
- 35 - Basic [REC] mode: ñ BasicTaking 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. • The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/ Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight...
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Basic - 36 - ∫When taking pictures using the flash (P54) ∫When taking pictures using the zoom (P43) ∫When taking pictures using Touch AF/AE (P62) 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. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. •The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is focused. •The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face by...
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Basic
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of
8 seconds. Take care not to move the camera while taking...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-36.png "Page 37
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Basic
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of
8 seconds. Take care not to move the camera while taking...")
- 37 - Basic When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds. Take care not to move the camera while taking...
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Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with
information such as name and birthday.
When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will
search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus
and exposure preferentially. The camera will also remember the face
during the face recognition, and detect the face that the picture is
taken for many times automatically, displaying the face recognition
registration screen. (P86)
Note
•
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Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with
information such as name and birthday.
When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will
search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus
and exposure preferentially. The camera will also remember the face
during the face recognition, and detect the face that the picture is
taken for many times automatically, displaying the face recognition
registration screen. (P86)
Note
•
[FACE...")
Basic - 38 - Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with information such as name and birthday. When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially. The camera will also remember the face during the face recognition, and detect the face that the picture is taken for many times automatically, displaying the face recognition registration screen. (P86) Note • [FACE...
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Basic
•Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] mode menu
–[PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P95)/[BURST] (P105)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P107)/[FACE RECOG.] (P86)
¢The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
–[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]•The settings of the following items are fixed.
•The following functions cannot be used.–[AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[COLOR BRACKET]/flash output
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Basic
•Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] mode menu
–[PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P95)/[BURST] (P105)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P107)/[FACE RECOG.] (P86)
¢The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
–[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]•The settings of the following items are fixed.
•The following functions cannot be used.–[AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[COLOR BRACKET]/flash output
adjustment/White balance fine...")
- 39 - Basic •Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu –[PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P95)/[BURST] (P105)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P107)/[FACE RECOG.] (P86) ¢The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used. [SETUP] menu –[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]•The settings of the following items are fixed. •The following functions cannot be used.–[AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[COLOR BRACKET]/flash output adjustment/White balance fine...
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[REC] mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favourite settings
(Programme AE 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 [REC] menu.
∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P67)
∫To adjust the colours and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P99)
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-39.png "Page 40
Basic
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[REC] mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favourite settings
(Programme AE 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 [REC] menu.
∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P67)
∫To adjust the colours and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P99)
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector...")
Basic - 40 - [REC] mode: ³ Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Programme AE 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 [REC] menu. ∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P67) ∫To adjust the colours and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P99) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector...