Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Ts25 Owners Manual

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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures  are taken, the pictures may take on a 
reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a mult iple number of light sources 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...

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Applicable modes: 
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
¢1[Ø] will be used during recording motion pictures or using [Time Lapse Shot].
¢ 2[
Ø] will be used during recording motion pictures.
•[AF Mode] is fixed to [ Ø] in the following cases.–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)
•It will be fixed to [ š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].•It is not possible to set [ š] in the following...

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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. Ot her faces that are the same distance away 
as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
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Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection function may 
fail...

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∫Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])
Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press  4 to 
lock onto the subject.
A AF tracking frame
•AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognized, and focus 
will automatically adjust continuously  following the subject’s movement 
(Dynamic tracking).
•AF tracking is canceled when 4 is pressed again.
•Dynamic tracking function may  not work in the following cases:
–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is...

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Applicable modes: 
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes 
focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end 
of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[MEMORY]
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The following functions will also work with the Face Recognition 
function.
In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered face¢ (if 
name has...

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You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. 
(up to 3 pictures/registration)
1Select [Face Recog.] on the [Rec] menu and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press  3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select the Face Recognition frame that is 
not registered, and then press [MENU/SET].
4Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide....

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5Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].
•
Exit the menu after it is set.
ItemDescription of settings
[Name]
1 Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Enter the name.
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For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on P77 .
[Age]1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Press  2/1  to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and then 
press  3/4 to set and then press [MENU/SET].
[Focus Icon]Change the displayed focus icon...

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You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete 
the information of the registered person.
1Press 4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET].
2Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select the face image to edit or delete and then press [MENU/
SET].
3Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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Exit the menu after it is set.
∫ Point of recording when registering the face images
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Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the...

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Applicable modes: 
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.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[ ] in the screen turns yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.
•Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [100] if the picture is 
taken with [i.Exposure].
•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
Applicable...

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Applicable modes: 
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
[Burst]
SettingsDescription of settings
[˜ ]
([Burst On]) Burst speed
approx. 1.3 pictures/second
•You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is 
full.
•The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends 
on the type of card and the Picture Size.
•The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.•The exposure and White Balance are adjusted each...