Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts4 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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RecordingAbout the LCD Monitor
Press [DISP.] to change.
1LCD monitor
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When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not 
activated. During Playback Zoom, while playing back Motion 
Pictures and during a Slide Show, you can only select G or K .
¢1 If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [ON], Histogram will be displayed.
¢ 2 If the [Sensor Settings] in [GPS/Sensor] menu is set to [ON], the environment information 
measured by the compass, altimeter, and barometer is displayed....

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¢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 [DISP.] is pressed.
In Playback Mode
GHI
KJ
GNormal display
H Display with recording information¢1
I Environment information
J Altimeter log
K No display
¢2 

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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 8 M or less will operate the Extended Optical Zoom to take 
zoomed pictures without affecting quality.
∫ 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...

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∫Screen display
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When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in 
conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.3 m (0.98 ft.) – ¶]
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  (P69) for taking 
pictures.
•For details about using the zoom...

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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].
¢ 1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. The icon changes depending on the 
type of subject and brightness.  (P37)
¢ 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...

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∫Available flash settings by 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...

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Note
•If you bring the flash too close to an object, the 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...

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers.
Press  4 [# ].
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, 
the picture may not be...

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Press 2 [ë].
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before 
recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indi cator 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.•The self-timer cannot be set...

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Applicable modes: 
Using Exposure Compensation
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background.
Note
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EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value], a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV 
changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the...