Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts20 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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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...

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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.
With Auto Bracket  d1EV
Note
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When Auto Bracket is set, [ ] is displayed 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...

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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 the conditions such as sports, snow, beach & surf.Note
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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]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Mode]/[Red-Eye Removal]
Set here when you want to take...

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This mode is optimal for taking pictures to 3 m (10 feet) underwater and at the beach.Note
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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”  (P6)  before using the 
camera.
•Dip the camera in fresh water in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less after using it, then 
wipe...

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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...

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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...

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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to 
improve the appearance 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 t he daytime, this mode enables the texture 
of their skin to appear even softer than with [Portrait]....

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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...