Panasonic DMC-TZ8, DMC-ZS5 About Happy colours, Face Detection and Face Recognition, AF Tracking

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode (Continued)

Recording Mode:

About Happy colours

If [COLOR EFFECT] is set to[Happy], both still and motion pictures are clearer, with more vivid colouring.

• [Happy] can only be set in [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode.

When setting [Happy]

Face Detection and Face Recognition

If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people appear as subjects in the picture ( or ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognised faces. (→99)

■Face Recognition

The faces of people who are taken frequently can be registered together with their names, ages, and other information.

If pictures are taken with [FACE RECOG.] (→78) set to [ON], priority is given to the focus and exposure adjustments of the faces close to those that have been registered. Also, the camera memorises detected faces during Face Detection, automatically recognises faces which are taken frequently, and displays them on the face registration screen.

AF Tracking

Even if a subject, where the focus was locked (AF Lock) moves, the camera can continue to keep it in focus.

Set [AF MODE] to AF Tracking

• To cancel AF Tracking → Press ▲ again.

AF Tracking frame

Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then lock.

•To cancel AF Lock → Press ▲.

•The optimum scene is detected for the subject

where the focus was locked (AF Lock).

AF Lock successful: Yellow

AF Lock failed: Red (flash)

●Face Recognition will be inactive while using AF Tracking. ●If AF Lock is not successful for certain objects (→100).

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Contents DMC-TZ8/DMC-ZS5 Quick start guide To play back the picturesContents Contents Connecting with other devices Playback ModeApplication View OthersRead first To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults Camera ON/OFF switchWhen using a tripod or unipod LensStandard Accessories Before useAbout GPS Names of parts Camera ON/OFF switch Card/Battery door →14 AF Assist Lamp →106Zoom lever Lens barrel Hand strap eyelet Lens →7 Microphone →76Charging battery Detach the battery after charging is completedConnect the charger to the electrical outlet About batteries that you can use with this unitRecording still pictures Recording motion picturesRecording conditions Viewing picturesVQT2R48 Inserting and removing the card optional/ the battery Completely insert battery and cardSlide to the Open position and open the lid Close lidUsing the DC coupler optional instead of battery Insert DC coupler instead of battery previousOpen DC coupler cover Inserting and removing the card optional Battery Remaining battery and memory capacityWhen in operation Picture save destination cards and built-in memorySetting the Clock Turn on the powerREC/PLAY switch Press MENU/SETTo change time setting Select Clock SET from the REC menu or Setup menu →22If automatically correcting time of day, select YES About automatic time correctionPress MENU/SET Confirm the setting and press MENU/SET Select Clock SET from the Setup menu →22, performSetting the menu Motion Picture menu REC/PLAY switch Travel Mode menu REC/PLAY switchPlayback Mode menu REC/PLAY switch Using the Setup menu LCD Mode Auto Power LCDPower LCD Display Size STANDARD/LARGEEconomy Sleep Mode LCD Power Save OFF/ONREC Area OFF/2 MIN./5 MIN./10 MINNO.RESET Auto ReviewZoom Resume YES/NOReset Reset REC. SETTINGS? Reset Setup PARAMETERS?USB Mode Select on Connection Video OUT NTSC/PALHdmi Mode Interlaced and Progressive FormatsViera Link Version Disp FormatLanguage Demo Mode Stabilizer DEMO. Only during recordingFunctions Basic shooting operation Taking still pictures Press the shutter buttonRecording motion pictures Press the motion picture button Mode Program AE Mode Mode Custom ModeClipboard Mode ModeTaking still pictures Recording motion pictures Press the shutter buttonFinish recording Motion Picture Mode Clipboard Mode Please set the Clock before shooting →19→10 Taking pictures with automatic settings Recording ModeSet to Intelligent Auto Mode Take a pictureTo use flash Set AF Mode to AF Tracking About Happy coloursFace Detection and Face Recognition AF TrackingTaking pictures with your own settings Set to Program AE ModeTo take motion pictures →72Return to desired composition Use the focus range displayed in red as a referenceTaking pictures with zoom Zoom In/OutZoom types What is Extra Optical Zoom EZ? Maximum zoom ratios by picture sizeZoom Easy Zoom For zooming rapidly to maximum ratio Press to change zoom ratioChange of zoom ratio Digital Zoom Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extra Optical ZoomViewing your pictures Normal Play Set to Scroll through picturesDeleting pictures To delete multiple up to 50 or all picturesChanging recording information display Press to change displayHistogram Guide linesTaking pictures with flash Display Flash Select the desired typeType, operations Uses Focus range according to ISO Sensitivity and zoom Display Macro Mode Select AF Macro Taking close-up picturesTurn to max. T Digital Zoom may also be usedDisplay Macro Mode Select Macro Zoom Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom leverTaking pictures at even closer range Macro Zoom Digital Zoom magnification 1 x to 3Available recording range in Program AE Mode Focus rangeZoom ratio ∗1 Taking pictures with self-timer Display Selftimer Select time durationTaking pictures with Exposure Compensation Display ExposureSelect a value Recording while exposure is changed Display Auto BracketTaking pictures by automatically changing Display Multi AspectPicture Size combinations Determine aperture and record Determine aperture valueAperture values that can be set Determine shutter speed and record Determine shutter speedShutter speeds that can be set Set to Set toManual Exposure Mode Aperture valueRegister your own settings and record CUST.SET MEM. Registering your own settingsUp to 3 current camera settings can be registered Following menus and functions are saved in the custom setCustom Switch to your own settings and record Select custom setTaking pictures according to the scene Set to Select and set the sceneRegistering commonly used scenes Scene Uses, Tips SoftSkin SelfHow to select a scene →61 Using flash in Scene Modes →48 SceneryAssist SportsNight FoodParty Candle LightBaby PETHigh SensHI-SPEED BurstFlash StarrySKY Beach SnowAerial PhotoFilm GrainDynamic Frame Frame is superimposed over the imageRegistering commonly used scenes Set to Set to / forTaking pictures in registered Scene Modes Changing registered Scene ModesChanging motion picture settings Taking motion picturesPress the motion picture button again to end recording About the motion picture recording screenMotion picture recording format REC Mode FeaturesRecording motion pictures Following functions are fixedREC Mode REC Quality Recordable time on 2 GB SD memory cardRecording may end while in progress Taking motion pictures Motion Picture Mode Set to Set the mode dial to Start recordingEnd recording Do not cover with your finger∗2 Qvga is fixed when recording to built-in memory REC QualityPlaying back motion pictures →115 RatioRecording with the Face Recognition function How the Face Recognition function works During recordingDuring playback Recording tips when registering face pictures Registering face picturesSelect the item to edit and make the setting About settingsRecord the face picture Press the shutter button halfway to close the menuEditing or deleting information about registered persons To set the Face Recognition function to OFFSelect the item to edit and make the setting Step →80 Automatically register face picturesSelect YES from the registration confirmation screen Select NEW Person or Additional ImageSetting recognition sensitivity What is GPS? Receiving signals from GPS satellitesUsing in locations such as airplanes or hospitals Recording the place of recording with GPSGPS Setting Using GPS Select GPS Setting fromTravel Mode menu →20 When checking GPS receptionWhen GPS Setting is set to on or Information recorded on recorded picturesPositioning is not performed in the following situations Icon StatusChange the recorded place name information Changing the display of location name information If you do not wish to record place names and landmarksUsing GPS to set the Clock Useful features for travel Travel Mode Select Travel Date from the Travel Mode menu →20Recording Mode ∗ ∗ Travel Date∗ Recording only. Cannot set Useful features for travel Travel Mode LocationTo clear Step , select OFF and press MENU/SETSelect World Time from the Travel Mode menu →20 World TimeSelect Home Select Destination Set destination area To set summer timeUsing GPS to make automatic settings Using the REC menu Picture SizeREC Quality Recording Mode Settings OFF Setting guide QualityAspect Ratio Intelligent ISOFor REC menu setting procedures →20 Slow-moving subject Sensitivity1600 White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWB Setting White Balance manuallyWhite Balance AF Mode For REC menu setting procedures →20Face Recog For details →78Setting, switch to another setting Aerial PHOTO, Underwater Scene ModesMetering Mode PRE AFScene Modes Night PORTRAIT, Night SCENERY, Starry SKY or AF will not work while AF Tracking is operatingRecording Mode Settings OFF/LOW/STANDARD/HIGH ExposureMIN. Shtr Speed Resolution Recording Mode Settings OFF/ON/i.ZOOMBurst No burstRecording Mode Settings OFF/ON This is fixed to on when Macro Zoom is setContinuous AF Color EffectPICT.ADJ StabilizerAutomatically detects and prevents jitter Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment Disabled when AF Mode is other than Face DetectionAudio REC AF Assist LampSet the Clock. Same function as that in Setup menu →22 Clock SETUsing the Motion Picture menu REC ModeFor Motion Picture menu setting procedures →20 Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recordedRecording Mode Settings OFF/ON appears on the screen Continuous AFWind CUT Set REC/PLAY switch to Set mode dial to Taking/viewing clipboard picturesTaking clipboard pictures Set to Take a clipboard pictureREC on Clipboard menu REC/PLAY switch Zoom MarkClipboard menu To register zoom enlarged size and positionUsing Quick menu Select item and settingSet to Display Quick menu GPS function operationsEntering Text MENU/SET repeatText is inserted at the cursor position To change the character typeTo restore Set to multiple screen displaySelect picture with and press MENU/SET Watching motion pictures/still pictures with audio Operations during motion picture playbackDeleting →45 CorrectlyCapturing still pictures from motion pictures Capture still picture Select YESSave a scene from a motion picture as a still picture Splitting up motion pictures Decide the point to split the motion picture Select YESOriginal motion picture that was split does not remain Different playback methods Playback Mode Mode PlaySlide Show Select the playback methodSet playback effects Select Start with and press MENU/SETDifferent playback methods Playback Mode Mode PlaySelect the type of data View pictures Operations during Slide ShowFor switching Playback Mode procedure →118 GPS Area PlayTo delete picture →Press delete Travel Play Select Travel DateSelect the date to play back Select the pictureSelect the item View pictures Play back by destinationCategory Play Select the CategoryTo delete pictures → Press Category Recording information such as Scene ModesFavorite Play Using the Playback menu CalendarTitle Edit PLACE-NAME Edit Select the picture Enter characters Entering textVideo Divide To delete a location name or landmark nameSelect items and make settings for each Text StampSet-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select Text Stamp SingleItems that can be stamped To check stamped textResize Select Single Select sizeSelect still picture Select YES Select Multi in step above Select sizeCropping LevelingSet-up Press MENU/SET→ Playback menu → Select Cropping Set-up Press MENU/SET→ Playback menu → Select LevelingAspect Conv Rotate DispSet-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select Aspect Conv Set-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select Rotate DispFavorite Set-up Press MENU/SET→ Playback menu → Select FavoriteTo clear all Print SET Select Single or Multi Select pictureSet number of pictures Set-up Press MENU/SET→ Playback menu → Select Print SETSelect Single or Multi Select picture and make setting To cancel while releasing all Press MENU/SETProtect Set-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select ProtectFace REC Edit Select Replace orFor another Select the picture Select YES Select a personCopy Select the copy method directionSelect picture with and press MENU/SET for Select YES Set-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select CopyKeep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures Dubbing playback pictures via AV cablesCorrect method for your device Only Available file types Motion Avchd Lite∗, Motion JpegFor connection procedures →141 Use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to copy to your computerUse ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to copy pictures to your computer Using with your PC Computer specificationsTo cancel connection Copying still pictures and motion picturesSelect PC on the camera Operate with your computerWhen using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS Folder and file names on computerPrivate VQT2R48 To cancel print Press MENU/SET PrintingSelect PictBridge PTP on the camera Printing multiple pictures Print with date and textWith Text Stamp Printing date without Text StampMake settings before selecting Print Start Select itemTurn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch to When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slotViewing on TV screen Connect camera to TV Turn on TVWhat is HDMI? Viewing on a TV with Hdmi SocketPreparation Set to Hdmi inputWhat is Viera Link HDMI? Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi ControlSwitching Playback Mode When operating, refer to the Viera Link operating panelYou can press Option to switch between Playback Modes Select a picture with , and press OKOther related operations If Viera Link Hdmi does not function correctly →161List of LCD monitor displays RecordingPlayback Press the Display button to change display →46Message displays No Additional Selections can be MadeNo Battery Power Remains Battery, power Try checking these items →156 162 first MIN. Shtr Speed is set to fast speeds, e.g /250 →102LCD monitor Flash TV, computer, printer Cannot print when connecting to printer Others When in use Usage cautions and notesMemory cards User License Agreement for Location Name Data Personal Use OnlyRestrictions No Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyDisclaimer of Liability Export Control Entire AgreementAbout the geographical coordinate system About copyrightUsage cautions and notes Screen display Country or area Switzerland Countries and regions with no landmark information Vanuatu Landmark types Recording picture/time capacity 11.5 M 10.5 M 9580Varies according to REC Quality →77 setting REC Quality Wvga VGA Qvga210 310 250 340 110 195 170 320 For DMC-TZ10/DMC-ZS7 users

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