Panasonic DC-GX9 Basic Operating Manual - Page 33

Recording Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment. 1 Set mode dial to [ ] • At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. 2 Point the camera at the subject • When the camera identifies the optimal scene, the icon for each scene turns blue for 2 seconds and then changes to the normal red indication. (Automatic Scene Detection) ●When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a single picture. ●When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation. ■ Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode Select [Intelligent Auto Mode] in [Intelligent Auto] menu Press to select [ ] or [ ] and press [MENU/SET] • [ ] allows you to adjust some settings such as the brightness and color tone while also using [ ] for other settings so that you can record pictures more suited to your preferences. (→34) ■ Auto Focus (Face/Eye Detection) [AF Mode] is automatically set to [ ]. If you touch the subject, the camera switches to [ ] and the AF tracking function starts operating. • You can also switch to [ ] by pressing the cursor button . Align the AF tracking area with the subject and press the shutter button halfway to operate the AF tracking function. 33 DVQX1379 (ENG)