Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 User manual

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Owner's Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
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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.
[Face Recog.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
[Face Recog.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered.
"The following functions will also work with the Face Recognition
function.
In Recording Mode
-Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered
face I (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 pictures registered with Face Recognition
([Category Selection] (P98) 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 (P79}, 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] (PI12).
• [Face Recog.] cannot be used in the following cases.
-Recording Modes which do not allow setting to [.'_.'] of [AF Mode]
-When recording motion pictures
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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)
•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. (P79)
• 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.
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_Select [Face Recog.] on [Rec] menu press [MENU/SET].
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(P42)
_Press &IT to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
_ress A/I'/<I/I_ 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 when
[Yes] is selected.
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_Select item to edit with All', and then press [MENU/SET].
You can register up to 3 face images.
It is possible to register names.
]Press • to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
[Name] 2 Enter the name.
• For details on how to enter characters, refer to "Entering
Text" section on P80.
It is possible to register the birthday.
1Press •to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
[Age] 2Press ,/1_ to select the items (Year/Month/Day),
and then press A/• to set and then press [MENU/
SET].
Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is
focused.
[Focus Icon] Press A/• to select the focus icon, and then press
[MENU/SET].
To add additional face images.
(Add Images)
1 Select the unregistered face recognition frame, and
then press [MENU/SET].
2Perform steps 4 in "Face Settings".
[Add Images] To delete one of the face images.
(Delete)
Press ,/1_ to select the face image to delete, and then
press [MENU/SET].
• If there is only one image registered, it cannot be deleted.
• Exit the menu after is set.
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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 • to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET].
3Press 4,1•1"_11_ to select the face image to edit or delete and then press
[MENU/SET].
4. Press 4,/• to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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[Info Edit] Changing the information of an already registered person.
Perform step 5in "Pace Settings".
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for
[Priority] higher-priority faces.
Press 4,1•1,11_ to select the priority and then press
[MENU/SET].
[Delete] Deleting information of a registered person.
Exit the menu after it is set.
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It is possible to enter babies' and pets' names and the locations when recording. (Only
alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
_Display entry screen.
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• You can display the entry screen via the following operations.
-[Name] of [Babyl]/[Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode
-[Name] in [Face Recog.]
-[Location] in [Travel Date]
_Press AI,I<III_ to select text and then press
[MENU/SET] to register.
• Move the cursor to [_a] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch
text between [A] (capitals), [a] (lower case), [1] (numbers) and
[&] (special characters).
• To continuously enter the same character, move the cursor by
pressing [T] on the zoom button.
• The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor to the item and
pressing [MENU/SET]:
-[_]: Enter a blank
-[Delete]: Delete a character
-[_]: Move the entry position cursor to the left
-[_]: Move the entry position cursor to the right
• The following characters and numbers can be entered.
-A maximum of 30 characters can be entered (Maximum of 9 characters when setting
names in [Face Recog.]).
A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [\], [ [ ], [ J ], [ o ] and [--]
(Maximum of 6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.]).
_Press AITI<III_ to the to and then
move cursor [Set] press
[MENU/SET] to end text input.
• Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.
• It is displayed in order of location, [Name] ([Babyl]/[Baby2], [Pet]), [Name] ([Face Recog.]).
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For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P42.
Applicable modes: _/O/_1_,i_i_i_1_
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
[ Le_ 16M] 4608 × 3456
[88 s._]
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3648×2736
2560×1920
2048×1536
640x480
4608×3072
4608×2592
3456×3456
Thisitem cannotbe setinthelntelligent Auto Mode.
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Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV
Aspect ratio of a 35 mm film camera
Aspect ratio of a high-definition TV, etc.
Square aspect ratio
•In specific modes, Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [[_] is not
displayed. For details regarding modes in which Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, refer
to P56.
• Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
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Applicable modes:
This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the
[DIS0] ([i.ISO]) subject and the brightness.
• Maximum [1600]
[100]
[200]
[400] The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
[800]
[1600]
Recording location
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less increased
Jitter of the subject increased Less
•About [BIS0](Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO
sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the
scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
• The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway, it is continuously
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.
• For the focus range of flash when [MIS0]is set, refer to Pd0.
• The ISO sensitivity is automatically set under the following conditions.
-When recording motion pictures
-When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [E_H] or [_]
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Applicable modes: _
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
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[AWB] Automatic adjustment
([Auto White Balance])
[_] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
([Daylight])
[_.] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
([Cloudy])
It),.] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
([Shade])
[_,_] When taking pictures under incandescent lights
([Incandescent])
[_] Value set by using [_SET]
([White Set])
[_SET] Set manually
([White Set Setting])
• Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [_SET].
• The White Balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
• White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.
-[Scenery]/[Night Partrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Foad]/[Sunset] in Scene Mode
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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 multiple 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 T0000
2 Blue sky 9000___)3)¢_S_
3 Cloudy sky (Rain) _ .....
4 Shade | 7000_j_4)1_
5 Sunlight 1) G°°°_-- 5)_
6 White fluorescent light 5ooo_
7 Incandescent light bulb 4ooo_
8 Sunrise and sunset 3ooo_ 7) ;.)
9 Candlelight _ooo__ 8)_
K Kelvin Color Temperature --9)
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1
2Select [_SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
Aim 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: _11_l _
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
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The camera automatically detects the person's face. (max.
[:_:] 15 areas)
([Face Detection]) The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face
no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
[rr_] Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep
([AF Tracking]) _ on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is
[[]] effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
([23-Areal) (AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)
[_] The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the
([1-Area]) center of the screen.
[EZ_]] The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.
([Spot]) ....
[[_] will be used during motion picture recording,
• The focus setting is fixed to [E_]] in Miniature Effect Mode.
• It will be fixed to [r_,'] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].
• It is not possible to set [r_,'] in the following cases.
- [Underwater]
- In [Panorama Shot], [Night Scenery] and [Food] in Scene Mode
• It is not possible to set [%_] in the following cases.
- In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode
- In [B&W] or [SEPIA] in [Color Mode]
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•About [Le_:]([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. Other faces that are the same distance
away as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
• 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 [[_]
([[_]] 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 [Le_:].
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• Setting up [%_] ([AF Tracking])
Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press •
to lock onto the subject.
(_ 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 • 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 • again.
• The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [[_]] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not
working.
• Refer to P75 for details.
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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]
•[i(])] 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.
[ON] [i.Resolution] is activated.
[i.ZOOM] [i.Resolution] is activated, and zoom magnification increased to
2 times while limiting deterioration of the picture.
[OFF]
• Refer to P54 for information about the Intelligent Zoom.
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Applicablemodes: ....._ _1 _
This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom, or
[i.ZOOM].
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
• Refer to P54 for details.
• The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode.
Applicablemodes: _1_ "_ ::
Picturesare taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Burst speed approx. 1.3 pictures/second
[rn_]
([Burst On])
• 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 (pictureslsecond) may become slower depending on
the recording environment, such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is
high etc.
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Burst speed approx. 8 pictures/second
[_H]
([Hi-Speed Burst])
[[]]u]
([Flash Burst])
Number of recordable
)ictures max. 80 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 pictures 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.
• Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next
picture if you repeat taking a picture.
Number of recordable
)ictures 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.
• Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 5 pictures when the
self-timer is used.
• The flash setting is fixed to [_.].
[OFF]
• Burst Mode is not canceled when the camera is turned off.
• If you take pictures in Burst Mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture
data.
• The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode.
• Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 3 pictures when the self-timer is used (except for
[_]).
• The flash setting is fixed to [(_] (except for [_]).
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Sets various color effects, including making the picture sharper, brighter, or applying a
sepia tone.
[STANDARD] This is the standard setting.
[Happy] I1 Image with enhanced brightness and vividness.
[VIVID] 12 The picture becomes sharper.
[B&W] The picture becomes black and white.
[SEPIA] The picture becomes sepia.
il This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
i2 This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode.
Applicable modes: __ _
AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed halfway,
making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF
area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
• The effective distance of the AF Assist Lamp is a maximum of
approximately 1.5 m (4.9 feet).
• When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp _) (e.g. when taking
pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF Assist Lamp] to [OFF]. In
this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.
• [AF Assist Lamp] is fixed to [OFF] in [Scenery], [Night Scenery], [Sunset],
and [Glass Through] in Scene Mode.
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Applicable modes:
When Red-Eye Reduction ([_], [_-S_]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is
performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and
corrects the picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
• Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [r_,'] and Face Detection is active.
• Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
Applicable modes: _1_ __ _
Using this mode, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically
compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
When recording motion pictures, "Active Mode" (stabilizer for motion pictures) will
automatically function. This decreases the jitter of the image when recording motion
pictures while walking, etc.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
• Stabilizer is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode.
• During motion picture recording, this setting is fixed to [ON] and "Active Mode" is enabled.
Note that "Active Mode" is disabled when [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA].
• In "Active Mode", stronger effect of the correction can be achieved at the wide end.
• The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
-When there is a lot of jitter.
-When the zoom magnification is high.
- In Digital Zoom range.
-When taking pictures while following a moving subject.
-When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.
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Applicable _ _] _I_] _
You can take a picturewith date and time of recording.
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[W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month, and day.
[WITH TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes.
[OFF]
•Date information for pictures recorded with the [Date Stamp] set cannot be deleted.
• When printing pictures with [Date Stamp] at a shop or with a printer, the date will be
printed on top of the other if you choose to print with the date.
• If the time has not been set, you cannot stamp with the date information
• The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases
-When using Auto Bracket
- In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode
-When using [Burst]
-When recording motion pictures
• [Text Stamp], [Resize], and [Cropping] cannot be set for pictures recorded with [Date Stamp]
set
• Even if you take a picture with [Date Stamp] set to [OFF], it is possible to stamp dates onto the
recorded pictures using [Text Stamp] (PI03) or setup the Date print (PI10, 125)
• Refer to P24 for details
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