Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts25 Owners Maual For Advanced Features Manual

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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures  are taken, the pictures may take on a 
reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a mult iple number of light sources are being used or 
there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In 
this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
K lKelvin Color Temperature
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the 
center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].
•White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. 
Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
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Applicable modes: 
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
¢1[Ø] will be used during recording motion pictures or using [Time Lapse Shot].
¢ 2[
Ø] will be used during recording motion pictures.
•[AF Mode] is fixed to [ Ø] in the following cases.–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)
•It will be fixed to [ š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].•It is not possible to set [ š] in the following cases.–[Advanced Underwater]
–[Panorama Shot]–[Night Scenery]/[Food] (Scene Mode)•It is not possible to set [ ] in the following cases.
–[Sepia]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[High Dynamic]/[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[Panorama Shot]–[B&W]/[SEPIA] ([Color Mode])
[AF Mode]
SettingsDescription of settings
[š ]
([Face Detection])The camera automatically detects the person’s face. (max. 
15 areas)
The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no 
matter what portion of the picture it is in.
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([AF Tracking])¢ 1Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep on 
following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
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([23-Area])¢2
Up to 23 points for each AF area c an be focused. This is effective 
when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)
[ Ø ]
([1-Area])The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center 
of the screen.
[ Ù ]
([Spot])¢ 2The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen. 
						

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∫About [ š] ([Face Detection])
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the 
faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when 
the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Ot her faces that are the same distance away 
as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
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Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection function may 
fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ] ([ Ø] while motion 
pictures are taken).
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark
–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen
–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is not a human being–When the camera is shaking
–When Digital Zoom is used–Taking pictures underwater•If the camera is registering something other than someone’s face, change the settings to something 
other than [
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∫Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])
Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press  4 to 
lock onto the subject.
A AF tracking frame
•AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognized, and focus 
will automatically adjust continuously  following the subject’s movement 
(Dynamic tracking).
•AF tracking is canceled when 4 is pressed again.
•Dynamic tracking function may  not work in the following cases:
–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright
–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject–When jitter is occurring
–When using the zoom–Taking picture underwater•When the lock fails, the AF tracking frame will turn red and then disappear. Press  4 again.
•The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [Ø] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not 
working.
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Applicable modes: 
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.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[MEMORY]
•
The following functions will also work with the Face Recognition 
function.
In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered face¢ (if 
name has been set for the registered face)
In Playback Mode
–Display of name and age (if information has been registered)
–Selective playback of pictures chosen from pict ures registered with Face Recognition ([Category 
Selection] in [Filtering Play]).
¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking 
pictures is determined according to the order of registration.
•During the Burst Mode, [Face Recog.] picture information can be attached to only the first picture.•[Face Recog.] does not guarantee secure recognition of a person.
•Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than regular 
face detection.
•Even when Face Recognition information has been registered, pictures taken with [Name] set to 
[OFF] will not be categorized by Face Recognition in [Category Selection] ([Filtering Play]).
•Even when Face Recognition information is changed  (P88), Face Recognition information for 
the pictures already taken will not be changed.
For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be categorized by 
Face Recognition in [Category Selection] ([Filtering Play]).
•To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [REPLACE] in [Face Rec Edit]  (P118).
•[Face Recog.] cannot be used in the following cases.–Recording Modes which do not allow setting to [ š] of [AF Mode]–When recording motion pictures
[Face Recog.]
[Face Recog.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
[Face Recog.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered.
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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)
1Select [Face Recog.] on the [Rec] menu and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press  3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select the Face Recognition frame that is 
not registered, and then press [MENU/SET].
4Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.•The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be 
registered.
•When [DISP.] is pressed, an explanation appears for taking face 
images.
Face Settings
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5Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].
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Exit the menu after it is set.
ItemDescription of settings
[Name]
1 Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Enter the name.
•
For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on P77 .
[Age]1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Press  2/1  to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and then 
press  3/4 to set and then press [MENU/SET].
[Focus Icon]Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused.
Press  3/4 to select the focus icon, and then press [MENU/
SET].
[Add Images]
To add additional face images.
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Add Images)
1 Select the unregistered face recognition frame, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2 Perform step 
4 in “Face Settings”.
To delete one of the face images.
(Delete)
Press  2/1 to select the face image to delete, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
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If there is only one image registered, it cannot be deleted.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. 
						

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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.
1Press 4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET].
2Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select the face image to edit or delete and then press [MENU/
SET].
3Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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Exit the menu after it is set.
∫ Point of recording when registering the face images
•
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 
registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)
(Good example for  registering)
∫ When it is not recognizing during recording
•
Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or angles.  (P87)•Additionally register at the location of recording.•When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by re-registering.
•Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize faces correctly even for registered 
faces, depending on the facial expression and environment.
Change or delete the information for a registered person
ItemDescription of settings
[Info Edit]Changing the information of an already registered person.
Perform step 5 in “Face Settings”.
[Priority]
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for 
higher-priority faces.
Press 3/4 /2 /1  to select the priority and then press  [MENU/
SET].
[Delete]Deleting information of a registered person.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in 
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[ ] in the screen turns yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.
•Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [100] if the picture is 
taken with [i.Exposure].
•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
Applicable modes: 
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution 
Technology.
•
Refer to P53 for information about the Intelligent Zoom.
Applicable modes: 
This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom, or 
[i.ZOOM].
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
Refer to P53 for details.•The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode.
[i.Exposure]
[i.Resolution]
SettingsDescription of settings
[ON][i.Resolution] is activated.
[i.ZOOM][i.Resolution] is activated, and zoom magnification increased to 2 times 
while limiting deterioration of the picture.
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[Digital Zoom] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
[Burst]
SettingsDescription of settings
[˜ ]
([Burst On]) Burst speed
approx. 1.3 pictures/second
•You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is 
full.
•The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends 
on the type of card and the Picture Size.
•The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.•The exposure and White Balance are adjusted each time you take a picture.
•The Burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the 
recording environment, such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.
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([Hi-Speed Burst])Burst speed
approx. 8 pictures/second
Number of recordable 
pictures max. 100 pictures
•This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode.•The picture size is fixed to 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).•The Burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.
•The number of Burst recording pictur
es are limited by the picture-taking 
conditions and the type and/or status of the card used.
•The number of Burst recording pictures may increase when you use a card 
with fast writing speed or card is formatted.
•The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity 
are fixed to the settings for the first picture.
•The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, the ISO sensitivity is 
increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed.
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([Flash Burst]) Number of recordable 
pictures
max. 5 pictures•Still pictures are taken continuously with flash.
•This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode.•The picture size is fixed to 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).•Settings for focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, flash output 
are fixed to the first picture.
•The flash setting is fixed to [‰].
[OFF]
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