Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Owner's Manual page 74

Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Applicable modes: [_'_r_
(10 seconds)
[Q2]
(2 seconds)
[OFF]
Pictures are taken in 10 seconds.
• Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [Self Portrait] in Scene Mode.
Pictures are taken in 2 seconds.
• When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
• Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to
take the picture. The self-timer indicator blinks and the shutter is
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is
automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the
self-timer indicator (_ will blink and then may turn on brightly operating
as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.
• Setting of the self-timer cannot be performed in following conditions.
- In [Hi-Speed Burst] in Scene Mode
-When recording motion pictures
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback
method.
Applicable modes: r__
[L_I_I] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV
[1_!_1] [Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera
[1i_1_] [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[IWI] Square aspect ratio
• The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P153)
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