Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts20 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P113)•Memory size: Approx. 70 MB•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following operations can be performed using this unit:
When a card has not been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the built-in 
memory and played back.
When a card has been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the card and 
played back.
•When using the built-in memory:
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The following cards, which conform to the SD video standard, can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on 
the card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This site is English only.)
Note
•Do not turn this unit off or remove its battery or card during access (when pictures are 
being written,...

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∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time•You can confirm the number of recordable pictures and available recording time by pressing 
[DISPLAY] several times. (P53)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. 
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the 
subjects.
∫Number of...

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Press camera [ON/OFF] button.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, 
proceed to [Requirements for Underwater use] below.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET].
[Requirements for Underwater use]
Be sure to check this so that you can maintain the waterproof performance.
[Please set the clock] is displayed after viewing the last screen.
For...

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Press 2/1 to select the items (year, 
month, day, hour, minute, display 
sequence or time display format), and 
press  3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
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You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing 
[].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P42)
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The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in...

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Tips for taking good pictures
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side 
and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P14)•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF assist lamp, microphone, speaker or lens etc.
ASt ra p
B Speaker
C Flash
D Microphone
E AF assist lamp
∫Direction Detection Function...

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BasicSelecting the Recording Mode
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select the Recording 
Mode.
Press [MENU/SET]. 

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∫List of Recording Modes
Note
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When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, the previously set 
Recording Mode will be set.
Intelligent Auto Mode  (P29)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
Normal Picture Mode (P32)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
Sports Mode (P65)
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
Snow Mode  (P65)
This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as...

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Recording Mode: 
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the 
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene Detection /Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Auto White 
Balance/ Face...

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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is 
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
When taking pictures
When recording motion pictures
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it 
will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera...