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 properly focused even if the focus indication lights up.
•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. 
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
•Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between 
the camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may 
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
•[Macro Zoom] cannot be set in the following cases.–In Miniature Effect Mode–When [AF Mode] is set to [ ]–When [Burst] is set to [ ] or [ ]
ItemDescription of settings
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([AF Macro])
You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm 
(0.16 feet) from the lens by  pressing the zoom button 
upmost to Wide (1 k).
[]
([Macro Zoom])
Use this setting to get close to the subject and then further 
enlarge when taking the picture.
You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3 k while 
maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide 
position [5 cm (0.16 feet)].
•
The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.•Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (Digital zoom range)
[OFF]
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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 when recording motion pictures.
ItemDescription of settings
[] ([10 sec.])
Picture is taken 10 seconds 
after shutter is pressed.
[]([2 sec.])Picture is taken 2 seconds  after shutter is pressed.
•When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to 
avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
[OFF]
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Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
•The self-timer indicator  A blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). 
						

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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
•
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 brightness of the 
subject.
Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
Press 3 [È] until [Exposure] appears.
Press  2/1 to compensate the exposure and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•The exposure compensation value appears on the screen.•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure. 
						

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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
•
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 compensation value appears on the lower 
left of the screen.
•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] in Scene Mode–When recording motion pictures  
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d 0EV j1EV i1EV
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 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
•
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 pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
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.
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”  (P6)  before using the 
camera.
[Sports]
[Snow] 
						

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This mode is optimal for taking pictures to 3 m (10 feet) underwater and at the beach.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”  (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 the water off with a soft, dry cloth.  (P9)
This mode is optimal for taking pictures at depths of 3 m (10 feet) to 5 m (16 feet).¢This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to “IP68”. It is possible to take 
pictures in 5 m (16 feet) depth for 60 minutes.
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 [ ].
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”  (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 the water off with a soft, dry cloth.  (P9)
•If there is a substantial amount of matter in the water, set flash to [ Œ].
[Beach & Surf]
[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]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Mode] 
						

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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]. (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
Trace a half-circle with the camera, taking about 
4 seconds.
•
Move the camera at a constant speed.
Pictures may not be able to be recorded 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 be recor ded, 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)