Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts4 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
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.
Settings: [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.
[Min. Shtr Speed]
Minimum shutter speed setting[1/125] [ 1 ]
Brightness DarkerBrighter
Jitter LessMore 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilizing the Intelligent 
Resolution Technology.Note
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Refer to P63  for information about the Intelligent Zoom.
Applicable modes: 
This can enlarge subjects even more than t he Optical Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom, or 
[i.ZOOM].
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
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Refer to P63  for details.•The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode.
[i.Resolution]
SettingsDescription of settings
[ON]
[i.Resolution] is activated.
[i.ZOOM][i.Resolution] is activated,  and zoom magnification increased 
to approx. 2 times while limiting deterioration of the picture.
[OFF]j
[Digital Zoom] 
						

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
[Burst]
SettingsDescription of settings
[ ˜ ]
([Burst On]) Burst speed
approx. 3.7 pictures/second
Number of recordable 
pictures max. 6 pictures
•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.
•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.
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([Hi-Speed Burst]) Burst speed
approx. 10 pictures/second
Number of recordable 
pictures max. 100 pictures
•This can be set only during Program AE Mode.•The picture size is fixed to 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).•The Burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.•The number of Burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking 
conditions and the type and/or status of the card used.
•The number of Burst recording pictures may increase when you use a 
card with fast writing speed or card is formatted.
•The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO 
sensitivity are fixed to the settings for the first picture.
•The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, the ISO 
sensitivity is increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed.
•Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next 
picture if you repeat taking a picture.
[]
([Flash Burst]) Number of recordable 
pictures
max. 5 pictures
•Still pictures are taken continuously with flash.•This can be set only during Program AE Mode.•The picture size is fixed to 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).•Settings for focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, flash 
output are fixed to the first picture.
•Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 5 pictures when the 
self-timer is used.
•The flash setting is fixed to [‰].
[OFF]
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Note
•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.
•You cannot use the Burst in following conditions.–In [Panorama Shot] or [Handheld Night Shot] in Scene Mode–When using [Time Lapse Shot]•Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 3 pi ctures when the self-timer is used (except for 
[]).
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] (except for [ ]). 
						

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
You can set the recording start time, the recording interval and the number of pictures, and 
automatically record subjects such as animals and plants as time elapses.
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Set the date and time settings in advance. (P27)•It cannot be recorded into the built-in memory. Please use a card.
∫ Set the recording time/interval/number of pictures
Press  2/1 to select the settings and press  3/4 to 
set.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press the shutter button fully.
•When the recording time arrives, the recording starts automatically.•If the current time has already passed the set start time, the recording starts when the 
shutter button is pressed.
•During recording standby, the power will turn off automatically if no operation is 
performed for a certain period. The Time Lapse Shot is continued even with the power 
turned off. When the recording start time arrives, the power turns on automatically. To 
turn on the power manually, press the camera [ON/OFF] button or press and hold [ (].
•To stop the Time Lapse Shooting partway through, press [MENU/SET] or [ (] and end 
the recording on the displayed confirmation screen.
[Time Lapse Shot]
SettingsDescription of settings
Start time  A
You can set the time to start recording. Any time up to 
12 hours ahead can be set.
Recording interval  B
An interval of up to 30 minutes can be set in units of 
1 minute.
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For certain shutter speed settings, the minimum interval is 
5 minutes.
Number of pictures  C
10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60
Recording warning D
[u]: The user is notified that recording is to start by a 
warning sound and flashing AF assist lamp.
[s ]: There is no warning sound. Also, the AF assist 
lamp doesn’t flash.
A
BDC 
						

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Note
•This function is not for use in a security camera.•If you leave the unit somewhere to perform [Time Lapse Shot], please be careful of theft.•We do not recommend using [Time Lapse Shot] while underwater.•Recording for long periods in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude, 
or in warm, wet environments may cause a malfunction, so please be careful.
•When the recording warning is set to [ u], a warning sound will be emi tted. Check this setting 
is suitable for the recording environment.
•The unit is fixed to the zoom position prior to the start of recording.•It cannot be used in [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode.•When using [Time Lapse Shot], the GPS positioning cannot be worked.•We recommend to use a fully charged battery.•[Time Lapse Shot] will be canceled partway through in the following cases.–When the charge on the battery runs out–When the number of recordable pictures drops to none 
						

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Recording
Pictures taken in [Time Lapse Shot] are stored in groups, each 
containing the series of pictures recorded in a single Time Lapse 
Shot. The [ ] icon is displayed for the group.
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Deleting and editing in a group unit is possible. (For example, if you 
delete a picture group with [ ], all the pictures in that group are 
deleted.)
∫Continuously playing back
Press  2/1  to select a picture with the [ ] icon, and then press  3.
¢ These operations can be performed only in the Pause Mode.
∫Playing back each picture1Press  2/1  to select a picture with the [ ] icon, and then press  4.
2Press 2/1  to select the picture.
•Press 4 again to return to the normal playback screen.•[Playback] menu cannot be used.•Operations similar to those for Normal Play can be used on the pictures in the group. 
(Multi playback, playback zoom, deleting the pictures, etc.)
Note
•If you delete all pictures except  one in the group, that picture will be saved as a single picture.
Playing back pictures taken in [Time Lapse Shot]
3
Play/Pause
4Stop
2Fast rewind, Previous picture¢
1Fast forward, Next picture¢ 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Sets various color effects, including making the picture sharper, brighter, or applying a 
sepia tone.
¢ 1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
¢ 2 This can be set only during Program AE Mode or Manual Exposure Mode.
Applicable modes: 
AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed halfway 
making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF 
area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
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The effective distance of the AF Assist Lamp is a maximum of 
approximately 1.5 m (4.9 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.
•[AF Assist Lamp] is fixed to [OFF] in [Scenery], [Night Scenery], [Handheld 
Night Shot], [Sunset] and [Glass Through] in Scene Mode.
[Color Mode]
SettingsDescription of settings
[STANDARD] This is the standard setting.
[Happy]
¢ 1Image with enhanced brightness and vividness.
[VIVID]¢ 2The picture becomes sharper.
[B&W] The picture becomes black and white.
[SEPIA] The picture becomes sepia.
[AF Assist Lamp] 
						

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is 
performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and 
corrects the picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
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Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [ š] and Face Detection is active.•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
Applicable modes: 
Using this mode, jitter during picture taking  is detected, and the camera automatically 
compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
When recording motion pictures, “Active Mode” (stabilizer for motion pictures) will 
automatically function. This decreases the jitter of the image when recording motion 
pictures while walking, etc.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
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Stabilizer is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode.•The setting is fixed to [ON] in [Handheld Night Shot] in Scene Mode.•During motion picture recording, this setting is fixed to [ON] and “Active Mode” works. 
Note that “Active Mode” does not work when [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA] in [MP4].
•In “Active Mode”, stronger effect of the correction can be achieved at the wide end.•The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
–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.
[Red-Eye Removal]
[Stabilizer] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
You can take a picture with date and time of recording.Note
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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.
•If the time has not been set, you cannot stamp with the date information.•The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases.–When using Auto Bracket–In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode–When using [Burst]–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]  (P143) or setup the Date print  (P150, 171) .
•Refer to P27  for details.
[Date Stamp]
SettingsDescription of settings
[W/O TIME]Stamp the year, month, and day.
[WITH TIME]Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes.
[OFF] —
[Clock Set]