Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts6 Owners Manual Advanced Features

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You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting 
the White Balance.
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Fine adjustment is possible only when the White Balance is set to [ V]/[Ð ]/[î ]/[Ñ ]/[Ò ].
1Select the White Balance to finely adjust and then press [DISP.] to display 
[WB Adjust.].
2Press  2/1  to adjust the White Balance.
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Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.
3Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
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The White Balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.
•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The White Balance fine adjustment level in [ Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the White Balance 
using [ Ó].
•In the Beach & Snorkeling Mode or Advanced Underwater Mode, the White Balance is fixed at 
[AWB], but it can be finely adjusted.
•White Balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B&W] and [SEPIA] in [Color Mode].
Finely adjusting the White Balance
2 [Red]: Press when the hue is bluish.
1 [Blue]: Press when the hue is reddish. 
						

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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.–[Soft Focus] (Creative Control Mode)
–Advanced Underwater Mode–Panorama Shot Mode–[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Food] (Scene Mode)
•It is not possible to set [ ] in the following cases.–[Sepia]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[High Dynamic]/[Toy Effect]/[Soft Focus] (Creative Control Mode)–Panorama Shot Mode
–[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)
[]
([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 faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
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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 other than 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 [ š]. 
						

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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.
Applicable modes: 
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus 
adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not 
want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
•It does not operate during AF tracking.•[Quick AF] cannot be set in the following cases.
–[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)
[Quick AF]
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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]
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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 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  (P108), 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] 
(P171) .
•[Face Recog.] cannot be used in the following cases.–Recording Modes which do not allow setting to [ š] of [AF Mode]–[3D Photo Mode] (Scene 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.
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For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on P94 .
[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
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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 
registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)
(Good example for  registering)
∫ When it is not recognizing during recording
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Register the face of same person indoors and outd oors, or with different expressions or angles. 
(P107)
•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 to 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] set to valid.
•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
Applicable modes: 
You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting [Min. Shtr Speed] slower. Also, you can 
set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.
Settings: [AUTO], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]
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This should usually be set to [AUTO] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed 
other than [AUTO], [ ] appears on the screen.)
•Depending on the [Sensitivity] setting, the shutter speed may be limited to the fast ones.•When [AUTO] is selected, shutter speed may be set up to 1 second when there is not much jitter to 
adjust with the [Stabilizer], or when [Stabilizer] is set to [OFF].
•Setting [Min. Shtr Speed]  to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we recommend 
using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
•Setting [Min. Shtr Speed]  to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend 
recording the picture in well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in red 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
[i.Exposure]
[Min. Shtr Speed]
Minimum shutter speed setting[1/125] [ 1 ]
Brightness DarkerBrighter
Jitter LessMore 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilizing the Intelligent Resolution 
Technology.
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Refer to P65 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]
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Refer to P65 for details.
•The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode.
[i.Resolution]
SettingsDescription of settings
[ON][i.Resolution] is activated.
[i.ZOOM][i.Resolution] is activated,  and zoom magnification increased to 
approx. 2 times while limiting deterioration of the picture.
[OFF] j
[Digital Zoom]