Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts20 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Note
•The zoom position is fixed to Wide.•The focus, white balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As 
a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama 
picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness.
•When multiple pictures are combined to create  a single panorama picture, the subject may 
appear distorted or the connection points may be noticeable in some cases.
•The number of...

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This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.
Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.•Shutter speed may slow down for up to 8 seconds.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•Noise may...

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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can select 
to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded 
image using [Text Stamp]  (P103).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1Press  3/4  to select [Age] or [Name] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press  3/4  to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Enter the...

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Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name.
For information about [Age] or [Name], refer to [Baby1]/[Baby2] on P73.
Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects , and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms.
∫ Picture Size
Select the picture size of 3M (4:3),...

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Applicable modes: 
RecordingTaking a Picture with Face Recognition Function
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.
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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...

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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)
Face Settings
∫ Point of recording when registering the face images
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Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the 
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered 
with the hair when registering.
•Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when...

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Select [Face Recog.] on the [Rec] menu and then press [MENU/SET].  
(P42)
Press 3
/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select the Face 
Recognition frame that is not registered, 
and then press [MENU/SET].
Take the picture adjusting the face with the 
guide.
•The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) 
cannot be registered.
•When [DISPLAY] is pressed, an explanation appears 
for taking face images.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed...

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Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can register up to 3 face images.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
ItemDescription of settings
[Name]
It is possible to register names.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Enter the name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering 
Te x t” section on  P80.
[Age]
It is possible to register the birthday.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press  2/1 to select the items...

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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.
1Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu, and then press [MENU/SET].  (P42)2Press 4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4 /2 /1 to select the face image to edit or delete and then press 
[MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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Exit the menu after it is set.
Change or delete the information for a...

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Entering Text
It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the locations when recording. (Only 
alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
Display the entry screen.
•You can display the entry screen via the following operations.–[Name] of [Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode–[Name] in [Face Recog.]–[Location] in [Travel Date]
Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select text and then press 
[MENU/SET] to register.
•Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch 
text between...