Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts25 Owners Maual For Advanced Features Manual

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About the LCD Monitor
Press [DISP.] to change.
1LCD monitor
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When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not 
activated. During Playback Zoom, while playing back 
Motion Pictures and during a Slide Show, you can only 
select  E or  G.
¢1 If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [ON], Histogram will be displayed.
¢ 2 Name of the registered person in [Face Recog.] is displayed when [DISP.] is pressed.
In Recording Mode
A Normal display¢1
B Normal display¢1
C No display
D No display (Recording guide line)¢1
2 Number of recordable pictures
3 Available recording time AB
DC
In Playback Mode
E Normal display
F Display with recording information¢1
G No display¢2
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Using the Zoom
Applicable modes: 
You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes 
in wide angle.
∫ Screen display
Example of display when Extended Optical Zoom (EZ), Intelligent Zoom and Digital Zoom are 
used together.
•
When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction 
with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) – ¶)
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 4k To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)
Press [W] of the zoom button.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Press [T] of the zoom button.
A Extended Optical Zoom indication
B Optical Zoom range
C Intelligent Zoom range
D Digital Zoom range
E Zoom magnification (approximation)
Optical Zoom 
						

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This function works when any of the picture sizes (P78) indicated with   is selected. You can 
zoom in further than you can with the Optica l Zoom without deteriorating the image quality. 
Maximum magnification: 9k
(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on 
[Picture Size] setting.)
•
“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.•This function is not available in the following cases:
–In Macro Zoom Mode–[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)
–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]–When recording motion pictures
This function works when [i.Resolution]  (P89) in the [Rec] menu is set to [i.ZOOM]. You can 
zoom in up to twice the original zoom magnification while minimizing the deterioration of the 
image quality.
•
This will work automatically in Intelligent Auto Mode.
•This function is not available in the following cases:–In Macro Zoom Mode–[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
–[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]
This function works when [Digital Zoom]  (P89) in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON]. Although the 
image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to four times the 
original zoom magnification. 
•
When using the [i.ZOOM], the maximum magnifica tion of the Digital Zoom is limited to 2k.
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer  (P59) for taking pictures.•This function is not available in the following cases:–Intelligent Auto Mode
–[Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
Intelligent Zoom
Digital Zoom 
						

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Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
Press 1 [‰].
Press 3/ 4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
APhoto flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting 
						

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¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. The icon changes depending on the type 
of subject and brightness.  (P31)
¢ 2 The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.
[Red-Eye Removal]  (P96) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon.
ItemDescription of settings
[ ‡ ] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions 
make it necessary.
[] ([iAuto])
¢1
[]
([Auto/Red-Eye])¢2
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions 
make it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the 
red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the 
picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting 
conditions.
[ ‰ ]
([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording 
conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent 
light.
[]
([Slow Sync./Red-Eye])
¢ 2
If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this 
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so 
that the dark background will become bright. Simultaneously, it 
reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
[ Π]
([Forced Flash Off]
)
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of 
flash is not permitted. 
						

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∫Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)
¢[ ] is displayed.
•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash 
setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
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∫The available flash range
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1The shutter speed changes depending on the [Stabilizer] setting.¢2 When [ ] in [Sensitivity] is set.
•¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.–When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].–When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image Stabilizer is 
set to [ON].
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.•The shutter speed for [Sports], [Snow], [Beach & Surf], [Advanced Underwater] and Scene Modes 
will be different from above table.
•If you bring the Flash too close to an object, the obj ect may be distorted or discolored by the heat or 
lighting from the Flash.
•Recording a subject from too close, or without sufficient flash will not provide the appropriate level of 
exposure, and may result in a picture that is too white or dark.
•When the Flash is being charged, the Flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even 
when you press the shutter button fully.
•If recording a subject without sufficient flash, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted.•The effects of the flash may not be adequately achieved under the following conditions.–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ]
–When the shutter speed is too fast•It may take time to charge the Flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the access 
indication disappears.
•The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject is far away from the 
camera or was not looking at the first Flash, the effect may not be evident.
WideTe l e
In [ ] in 
[Sensitivity] 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 4.4 m (14 feet) 1 m (3.3 feet) to 3 m (9.8 feet)
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡ 1/60 to 1/1300 1 or 1/8 to 1/1300
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Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])
Applicable modes: 
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].
•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.
•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 resolu tion of the periphery of the picture may decrease 
slightly. This is not a malfunction.
•[ ] cannot be set in the following cases.–[Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–When [AF Mode] is set to [ ]
–When [Burst] is set to [ ] or [ ]
ItemDescription of settings
[]
([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 3k  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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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes: 
Press 2 [ë].
Press 3/ 4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before 
recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indicator 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.•Self-timer is disabled in the following cases.
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When recording motion pictures
ItemDescription of settings
[] ([10sec.])
Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.
[]
([2sec.])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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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes: 
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background.
Press 3 [ È] until [Exposure] appears.
•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.•You cannot use the Exposure Compensation in following condition.
–[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)
Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
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.