Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 Operating Instructions Manual

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21(ENG) VQT2E88Basic[REC] Mode: ñTaking pictures using the automatic function(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recordingconditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave thesettings 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 Red-eye Correction/Backlight CompensationSlide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].Set the mode dial to [ñ].• Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor(DMW-AC7E; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are beingwritten, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted].Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longeroperate normally.If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform theoperation again.Press the shutter button halfway to focus.• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subjectis focused.• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s faceby the face detection function. In other cases, it isdisplayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.• The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m(3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distanceat which the subject can be taken) differs depending onthe zoom magnification.Press the shutter button fully (push it infurther), and take the picture.• The access indication lights red when pictures are beingrecorded on the built-in memory (or the card).12