Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts3 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P44.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in ot her such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Applicable modes: 
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Note
•The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of fluorescent lamp being recorded 
under so use [AWB] or [ Ó].
•The White Balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White 
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
•White balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions:–[Snow]–[Beach & Snorkeling]–[Underwater]–In [Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], [Party], 
[Candle Light], [Sunset], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Aerial Photo] or [Film Grain] 
in Scene Mode
∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish 
or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sour ces are being used or 
there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. 
In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
K lKelvin color temperature
[White Balance]
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V ] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[Ò ] Value set by using [ Ó]
[Ó ]Set manually 
						

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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the 
frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then 
press [MENU/SET].
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If the subject is overly bright or overly dark, you may not be able to 
set the White Balance. If this is the case, adjust to an appropriate 
brightness and then set the White Balance again.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
You can finely adjust the White Balance  when you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the White Balance.
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Fine adjustment is possible only when the White Balance is set to [ V]/[Ð ]/[î ]/[Ñ ]/[Ò ].
1Select the White Balance to finely adjust and then press [DISP.] to display 
[WB Adjust.].
2Press 2/1 to adjust the White Balance.
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Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.
3Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
Note
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The White Balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The White Balance fine adjustment level in [ Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the White 
Balance using [ Ó].
•In the [Beach & Snorkeling] or [Underwater] Mode, the White Balance is fixed at [AWB], but it 
can be finely adjusted.
•White Balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] and [WARM] in 
[Color Mode].
Setting the White Balance manually
Finely adjusting the White Balance
2 [Red]: Press when the hue is bluish.
1 [Blue]: Press when the hue is reddish. 
						

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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P44.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
Applicable modes: 
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¢ [Ø] will be used during Motion Picture Recording.
Note
•It will be fixed to [ š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].•The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø ] in [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.•It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.–[Underwater]–In [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food] and [Aerial Photo] in 
Scene Mode.
[AF Mode]
[š ]: Face Detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus 
and exposure can then be adjusted to fit the face no matter 
what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[] : AF Tracking Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep 
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic Tracking)
[ ]: 23-area-focusing
¢Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is 
effective when the subject is not  in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)
[Ø ]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
center of the screen.
[Ù ]: Spot-focusing
¢The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen. 
						

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∫About [ š] (Face Detection)
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects 
the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green 
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
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Under certain picture-taking conditions, including the following cases, the facial recognition 
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ] 
([ Ø ] while motion pictures are taken).
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking–When Digital Zoom is used–Taking pictures underwater
∫Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press  4.
AAF tracking frame•AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognized, and 
focus will automatically adjust continuously followi ng the subject’s 
movement (Dynamic tracking).
•AF tracking is turned off when  4 is pressed again.
Note
•Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF 
tracking, or track different subject depending on the recording 
conditions such as the ones below.
–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject–When jitter is occurring–When using the zoom–Taking picture underwater•If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Press  4 again.•AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is  not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed 
to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø ] in [AF Mode] in that case. 
•It cannot be set to [ ] in the following conditions.–In [Panorama Assist], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain] and [High Dynamic] in 
Scene Mode
–In [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], or [WARM] in [Color Mode]
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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P44.
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and 
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shut ter is pressed. This is useful when you 
do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Applicable modes: 
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[ON]/[OFF]
Note
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The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•It does not operate during AF tracking.•[Quick AF] cannot be set when in [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], 
[Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.
Note
•Refer to P78  for details.
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to  P44.
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in 
brightness between the background and subject,  to bring the image close to real life.
Applicable modes: 
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[ON]/[OFF]
Note
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Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [ISO100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [ISO100] if 
the picture is taken with [i.Exposure] set to valid.
•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.•[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.
[Quick AF]
[Face Recog.]
[i.Exposure] 
						

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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P44.
You can take bright pictures in dark places  by setting [Min. Shtr Speed] slower. Also, you 
can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.
Applicable modes: 
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[AUTO], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]
Note
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This should usually be set to [AUTO] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter 
speed other than [AUTO], [ ] appears on the screen.)
•When [AUTO] is selected, shutter speed may be set up to 1 second when there is not much 
jitter to adjust with the [Stabilizer], or when [Stabilizer] is set to [OFF].
•Setting [Min. Shtr Speed]  to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we 
recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
•Setting [Min. Shtr Speed]  to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend 
recording the picture in well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in 
red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to  P44.
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent 
Resolution Technology.
Applicable modes: 
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Note
•Refer to P55  for information about the Intelligent Zoom.
[Min. Shtr Speed]
Minimum shutter speed setting1/125 1
Brightness DarkerBrighter
Jitter LessMore
[i.Resolution]
[ON][i.Resolution] is activated.
[i.ZOOM] [i.Resolution] is activated, and the zoom magnification is increased by 
approximately 1.3
k without noticeable deterioration in the picture.
[OFF]
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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P44.
This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom or 
[i.ZOOM].
Applicable modes: 
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[ON]/[OFF]
Note
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Refer to P55  for details.•The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode.
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to  P44.
Pictures are taken continuously wh ile the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from  among the pictures you have taken.
Applicable modes: 
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[˜ ]/[OFF]
Note
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Focus, Exposure, and White Balance will be fixed to the settings for the first picture. Depending 
on changes in the brightness of the subject, the recording may be brighter or darker from the 
second picture.
•When the Self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is fixed to 3.•The Burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording 
environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.
•Burst Mode is not canceled when the camera is turned off.•If you take pictures in Burst Mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture 
data.
•[ Œ ] is set for the flash when Burst is set.•You cannot use Burst Mode in following conditions.–In [Panorama Assist], [Han dheld Night Shot], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], 
[Fireworks], [Pin Hole] and [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode
–When recording motion pictures
[Digital Zoom]
[Burst]
Burst speed (pictures/second) approx. 3.7
Number of recordable pictures max. 7 pictures 
						

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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P44.
Using these modes, the pictures can be made shar per or softer, the colors of the pictures 
can be turned into sepia colors or  other color effects can be achieved.
Applicable modes: 
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¢ 1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
¢ 2 This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode.
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to  P44.
AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way 
making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF 
area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.)
Applicable modes: 
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[ON]/[OFF]
[Color Mode]
[STANDARD] This is the standard setting.
[Happy]¢ 1Image with enhanced brightness and vividness.
[NATURAL]¢ 2The picture becomes softer.
[VIVID]
¢ 2The picture becomes sharper.
[B/W] The picture becomes black and white.
[SEPIA] The picture becomes sepia.
[COOL]
¢ 2The picture becomes bluish.
[WARM]¢ 2The picture becomes reddish.
[AF Assist Lamp]
Note
•The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is 1.5 m (5 feet).•When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp  A (e.g. when taking 
pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF Assist Lamp] to [OFF]. In this 
case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.
•The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases.–[Underwater]–In [Self Portrait], [Scenery], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], 
[Sunset], [Fireworks] and [Aerial Photo] in Scene Mode 
						

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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P44.
Applicable modes: 
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[ON]/[OFF]
Note
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Refer to P59  for details.
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to  P44.
Using this mode, jitter during picture taking  is detected, and the camera automatically 
compensates for the jitter, enabli ng jitter-free images to be taken.
Applicable modes: 
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[ON]/[OFF]
Note
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The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.–In Digital Zoom range.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When the shutter speed becomes slower to ta ke pictures indoors or in dark places.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
•The setting is fixed to [ON] in [Self Portrait] or [Handheld Night Shot] in Scene Mode or in 
recording motion pictures.
•The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Starry Sky] in Scene Mode.
[Red-Eye Removal]
[Stabilizer] 
						

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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P44.
You can take a picture with date and time of recording.
Applicable modes: 
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Note
•Date information for pictures recorded with the [Date Stamp] set cannot be deleted.•When printing pictures with [Date Stamp] at a shop or with a printer, the date will be 
printed on top of the other if you choose to print with the date.
•Date information cannot be stamped into the pictures recorded without setting the clock.•The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases.–In [Panorama Assist], [Hi-Speed Burst] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode–Auto Bracket–[Burst] in [Rec] Mode menu–When recording motion pictures•[Text Stamp], [Resize] and [Cropping] cannot  be set for pictures recorded with [Date Stamp] 
set.
•Even if you take a picture with [Date Stamp] set to [OFF], it is possible to stamp dates into the 
recorded pictures using [Text Stamp]  (P127) or setup the Date print  (P134, 155) .
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to  P44.
Note
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Refer to P27  for details.
[Date Stamp]
[W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month, and day.
[WITH TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes.
[OFF]
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[Clock Set]