Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts20 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Basic
•When the [Rec] menu settings are reset during recording, the operation that resets the lens is 
also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is 
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
•When the [Rec] menu settings are reset, data registered with [Face Recog.] will be also reset.•When [Setup] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.–The birthday and name settings for [Baby1]/[Baby2] and [Pet] in Scene Mode.–The [Travel Date] setting. (Departure date, return date, destination)–The [World Time] setting.•The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
•This will work when the AV cable (supplied) is connected.
•Refer to P37  for information about how to play back pictures.•When you play back pictures on a PC, they canno t be displayed in the rotated direction unless 
the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif  is a file format for still pictures which allows 
recording information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and 
Information Technology Industries Association)”.
•It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment.•The display is not rotated during Multi Playback.
w  [Reset]The [Rec] or [Setup] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.
Set to match the type of TV.
[ ] ([TV Aspect]):
|  [Output][W ]:
When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X ]:
When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
M  [Rotate Disp.]
This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were 
recorded holding the camera vertically.
[]  ([On]):
Rotate pictures on a TV and the LCD display so that they are 
displayed vertically.
[]  ([External Only]) :
Rotate only the picture on a TV so that it is displayed vertically.
[OFF] 
						

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•Use a battery with sufficient battery power 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 Center.
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
•The Stabilizer function is switched between [On] and [Off] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed 
during the [Stabilizer Demo.].
•[Stabilizer Demo.] is an approximation.•[Auto Demo] is not output to the television.
 [Version Disp.]It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera.
 [Format]The built-in memory or card is formatted.  Formatting 
irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully 
before formatting.
~  [Language]Set the language displayed on the screen.
 [Demo Mode]
Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected. ([Stabilizer 
Demo.])
The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows. 
([Auto Demo])
[Stabilizer Demo.]:
A Amount of jitter
B Amount of jitter after correction
[Auto Demo]:
[ON]
[OFF]
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Recording
RecordingAbout the LCD Monitor
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
1LCD monitor
•
When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not 
activated. During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion 
pictures and during a slide show, you can only select  E or G.
¢1 If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [ON], Histogram will be displayed.
¢ 2 Name of the registered person in [Face Rec og.] is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed.
In Recording Mode
ANormal display¢1
B Normal display¢1
CNo display
D No display (Recording guide line)¢1
2 Number of recordable pictures
3 Available recording time AB
DC
In Playback Mode
E Normal display
F Display with recording information¢1
G No display¢2
EF
G
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Applicable modes: 
Using the Zoom
You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record 
landscapes in wide angle.
Setting the number of pixels to 10M or less will operate the Extended Optical Zoom to take 
zoomed pictures without affecting quality.
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)
Press [W] on the zoom button.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Press [T] on the zoom button. 
						

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Recording
∫Types of zooms
¢1 This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on 
[Picture Size] setting.
The zoom functions below can also be used  to further increase the zoom magnification.
¢2 This is 2 k magnification when [i.Resolution] in [Rec] menu is set to [i.ZOOM].
∫ Screen display
•
When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in 
conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) – ¶]
FeatureOptical ZoomExtended Optical Zoom (EZ)
Maximum 
magnification 4
k 9k
¢ 1
Picture 
quality No deterioration No deterioration
Conditions None [Picture Size] with   
(P81) is 
selected.
FeatureIntelligent ZoomDigital Zoom
Maximum 
magnification 2
k  4k
¢ 2
Picture 
quality Zoom in while limiting deterioration The higher the magnification level, the 
greater the deterioration.
Conditions [i.Resolution] 
(P88) on the [Rec] menu 
is set to [i.ZOOM]. [Digital Zoom] 
(P89) on the [Rec] menu 
is set to [ON].
A Extended Optical Zoom indication
B Optical Zoom range
C Intelligent Zoom range
D Digital Zoom range
E Zoom magnification 
						

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Note
•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified 
pictures with the optical zoom.
•When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer  (P62) for taking 
pictures.
•For details about using the zoom while recording motion pictures, refer to  P36.•The Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:–In Macro Zoom Mode–In [High Sens.] in Scene Mode–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]–When recording motion pictures•The Intelligent Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:–In Macro Zoom Mode–In [High Sens.] in Scene Mode–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]•[Digital Zoom] cannot be used in the following cases:–In Intelligent Auto Mode–In Miniature Effect Mode–In [High Sens.] in Scene Mode–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ] 
						

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Set the flash to match the recording.
Press 1 [‰].
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
A Photo flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting 
						

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¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
¢ 2 The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.
[Red-Eye Removal]  (P92) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash 
icon.
ItemDescription of settings
[ ‡ ] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording 
conditions make it necessary.
[] ([iAuto])
¢1
[]
([Auto/Red-Eye])¢2
The flash is automatically activated when the recording 
conditions make it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the 
red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in 
the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low 
lighting conditions.
[ ‰ ]
([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording 
conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under 
fluorescent light.
[]
([Slow Sync./Red-Eye])
¢ 2
If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this 
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated 
so that the dark background will become bright. 
Simultaneously, it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a 
dark background.
[ Π]
([Forced Flash Off]
)
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use 
of flash is not permitted. 
						

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Recording
∫Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)
¢ [ ] is displayed.•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash 
setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
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∫The available flash range
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1The shutter speed changes depending on the [Stabilizer] setting.¢2 When [ ] in [Sensitivity] is set.•¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.–When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].–When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image 
Stabilizer is set to [ON].
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.•The shutter speed for [Sports], [Snow], [Beach & Surf], [Underwater] and Scene Modes will be 
different from above table.
Note
•If you bring the Flash too close to an object, th e object may be distorted or discolored by the 
heat or lighting from the Flash.
•Recording a subject from too close, or without  sufficient flash will not provide the appropriate 
level of exposure, and may result in a picture that is too white or dark.
•When the Flash is being charged, the Flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even 
when you press the shutter button fully.
•If recording a subject without sufficient flash, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted.•The effects of the flash may not be adequately achieved under the following conditions.–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ]–When the shutter speed is too fast•It may take time to charge the Flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the 
access indication disappears.
•The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between peopl e. Also, if the subject is far away from the 
camera or was not looking at the first Flash, the effect may not be evident.
WideTe l e
In [ ] in 
[Sensitivity] 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 4.4 m (14 feet) 1 m (3.3 feet) to 3 m (9.8 feet)
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡ 1/60 to 1/1300 1 or 1/8 to 1/1300
¢
1
1 or 1/4 to 1/1300¢2
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