Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts4 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure 
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed.
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Note
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When setting Auto Bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the Exposure Compensation value appears on the 
screen.
•In Manual Exposure Mode, if the shutter speed is set to more than 1 second, Auto Bracket is 
canceled.
•The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•[ Œ ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.•You cannot use the Auto Bracket in following conditions.–In [Panorama Shot] and [Handheld Night Shot] in Scene Mode–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When recording motion pictures  
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
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Press 3 [È] several times until [Auto Bracket] 
appears.
Press  2/1 to set the compensation range of the 
exposure and then press [MENU/SET].
•When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] ( d0). 
						

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Recording Mode: 
Taking picture by setting the exposure manually 
(Manual Exposure Mode)
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate 
the exposure.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Manual Exposure], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press  3.
•Press [DISP.] to select between the aperture value setting and the shutter speed setting.
Press 2/1 to adjust, and then press [MENU/SET].
A Aperture Value
B Shutter Speed
C Manual Exposure Assistance
•Depending on the zoom magnification,  available aperture values change.
∫Manual Exposure Assistance
•
The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures 
on the playback screen.
Note
•The brightness of the LCD monitor and the record ed pictures may differ. Check the pictures on 
the playback screen.
•The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the exposure 
is not adequate.
•Display of the shutter speed will count down when the shutter speed is set slow and the shutter 
button is pressed all the way.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•The [Sensitivity] is automatically set to [100] when you change the Recording Mode to Manual 
Exposure Mode while the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
Available Aperture Value (Wide)Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV)
F3.3 60 to 1/1300
F10
The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
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Recording Mode: 
Taking Outdoor Pictures Using Specific Recording 
Modes
By setting the Recording Mode to [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ], pictures can be taken more 
effectively, matching conditions such as sports, snow, beach & snorkeling.Note
•
Tone of the color of the image may change when picture is taken with unmatched usage.•The following cannot be set as the camera adjusts automatically.–[Sensitivity]/[i.Exposure]/[Min. Shtr Speed]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Mode]/[Red-Eye Removal]
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Press [MODE].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select [Sports], and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•Shutter speed may slow down for up to 1 second.•This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16 feet) or more.
This allows you to take pictures that show t he snow as white as possible at a ski resort or 
a snow-covered mountain.
Press [MODE].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select [Snow], and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust, 
etc., clamped and close the side door all the way until it clicks. Also, read “(Important) About 
the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera”  (P8)  before using the 
camera.
[Sports]
[Snow] 
						

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This is optimal for taking pictures underwater and at the beach. Depth meter will 
automatically operate. It can be a rough indication of how deep you have gone 
underwater.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select [Beach & Snorkeling], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
∫ About the [Depth indicator]
Make sure to perform [Depth indicator] in [GPS/Sensor] menu to set the depth meter 
before you dive underwater.
1Press [MENU/SET].2Press  3/4 /2 /1 to select [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4  to select [Depth indicator], and then press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Depth meter will be set to 0 m (0 feet) when [Yes] is 
selected. Exit the menu once completed.
∫ About the screen display underwater
When [DISP.] is pressed several times, the environment information 
screen for the depth meter, etc. is displayed.
A Depth meter
•Depth meter will display the depth to 12 m (40 feet) in 3 levels.
•Camera will automatically set to the optimal picture quality for underwater from the depth 
information. Icons showing the picture  quality will switch in such a case.
∫About the white balance
You can adjust the hue to your pref erred setting using [WB Adjust.] (P97) .
[Beach & Snorkeling]
When the third level is flashingYou are approaching a depth of 12 m (40 feet), which is the 
diving limit of this unit. Please be aware.
Entire depth meter is flashing There is risk that depth has exceeded 12 m (40 feet).
[] It is adjusted to optimal picture quality for underwater up to a depth of 3 m (10 feet) 
when [ ] is displayed.
[] It is adjusted to optimal picture quality for underwater for a depth of 3 m (10 feet) to 
12 m (40 feet) when [ ] is displayed.
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Note
•Measured depth may not be accurate when pressure is applied to front or rear of this unit by 
pressing with your hands, etc. In such a case, it is recommended to perform [Depth indicator] 
again when you get back to the surface.
•The display may differ significantly dependi ng on the weather conditions (atmospheric 
pressure, air temperature), or seawater temperature.
•For more accurate depth measurements, we recommend that you perform [Depth indicator] 
before you dive underwater.
•When the unit is wet immediately after coming out of the water, etc., it may not be able to 
measure atmospheric pressure accurately. For details, read “About the measured altitude and 
atmospheric pressure”  (P128) .•To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust, 
etc., clamped and close the side door all the way until it clicks. Also, read “(Important) About 
the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera”  (P8)  before using the 
camera.
•Dip the camera in fresh water in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less after using it, then 
wipe the water off with a soft, dry cloth.  (P11) 
						

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This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 12 m (40 feet) by the use of the 
marine case (DMW-MCFT3: optional).
¢ This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to “IP68”. It is possible to take 
pictures in 12 m (40 feet) depth for 60 minutes.
Press [MODE].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select [Underwater], and then press [MENU/SET].
∫Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)
You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF  lock. This is useful if you want to take 
pictures of a fast moving subject, etc.
1Aim the AF area at the subject.
2Press  2 to fix the focus.
•
The AF lock icon appears when the subject is focused.•Press  2 again to cancel AF lock.•When you press the zoom button, the AF lock is canceled. In this case, focus on the subject 
and fix the focus again.
•You cannot set to AF lock when [AF Mode] is set to [ ].
∫ About the white balance
You can adjust the hue to your pref erred setting using [WB Adjust.] (P97) .
Note
•
To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust, 
etc., clamped and close the side door all the way until it clicks. Also, read “(Important) About 
the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera”  (P8)  before using the 
camera.
•Dip the camera in fresh water in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less after using it, then 
wipe the water off with a soft, dry cloth.  (P11)
•Positioning is not possible underwater, because the GPS signals cannot reach the 
camera.
•When there is a significant amount of matter floating in the water, set the flash to [ Œ].
[Underwater] 
						

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Recording Mode: 
Record pictures that look like dioramas (Miniature 
Effect Mode)
By creating areas that are blurred and areas that are not, the picture will look like that of a 
miniature model. Motion pictures can also be recorded with diorama effects that appear to 
be played back in fast forward.
Press [MODE].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select [Miniature Effect], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Note
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed mo re than usual and the screen will look as if 
frames are dropping.
•No sound is recorded in motion pictures.•Approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting 
motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long.)
The displayed available recording time is approximately 10 times. When switching to Recording 
Mode, please check the available recording time.
•When taking pictures of a large size, the screen may turn black after taking the picture because 
of signal processing. This is not a malfunction. 
						

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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being 
Recorded
 (Scene Mode)
When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera 
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select [Scene Mode], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Note
•To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [Scene Mode] using  3/4/2/1, and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•The following cannot be set in Scene Mode as the camera adjusts automatically.–[Sensitivity]/[i.Exposure]/[Min. Shtr Speed]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Mode] 
						

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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve 
the appearance of the persons and make their skin tones look healthier.
∫ Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Press and hold down the zoom button as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
When taking pictures of people outdoors during  the day, this mode enables the texture of 
their skin to appear even softer than with [Portrait]. (It is effective when taking pictures of 
people from the chest up.)
∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Press and hold down the zoom button as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
•
If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.•This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
[Portrait]
[Soft Skin]
[Scenery] 
						

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Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and 
are combined to make a single panorama picture.
1Press  3/4  to select the recording direction and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2After confirming the recording direction, press [MENU/SET].
•A horizontal/vertical guide is displayed. 3Press the shutter button halfway to focus.4Press the shutter button fully and record a picture while moving the camera in a 
small circle in the direction selected in Step 1.
∫ Technique for Panorama Shot Mode
5Press the shutter button once again to end the still picture recording.
•Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording.
[Panorama Shot]
Recording from left to right
Move the camera in a single panning motion of 
about 8 seconds.
•
Move the camera at a constant speed.
Pictures may not be able to record properly if the 
camera is moved too fast or slow.
A 1 second
B 2 seconds
C 3 seconds
D Move the camera in the recording direction without shaking it. If the camera shakes too 
much, pictures may not be able to record, or the recorded panorama picture may become 
narrower (smaller).
E Move the camera towards the edge of the range you wish to record. (The edge of the 
range will not be recorded in the last frame)