Panasonic DMC-ZS15, DMC-TZ25 operating instructions 104, Resize, Motion pictures 3D still pictures

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Using the [Playback] menu

[Resize]

••For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→39).

Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.)

■■[SINGLE]

Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [MENU/ SET]

Use cursor button to select size and press [MENU/SET]

Current size

Size after change

••Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.

■■[MULTI]

Select [MULTI] in step above

Use cursor button to select size and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [DISP.] button (up to 100 pictures)

Number of pixels before/after resizing

Resize setting

••To cancel

→Press [DISP.] button again.

••To execute

→Press [MENU/SET].

••Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.

●●Picture quality is reduced after resizing. ●●Cannot resize the following pictures.

••Motion pictures • 3D still pictures

••Still pictures that date or other texts had already been stamped ••Still pictures recorded in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode

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Contents Operating Instructions for advanced features Contents Application Record Others Connecting with other devicesApplication View Camera handling Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upBefore use Always take a test shot first No compensation for missed shotsCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →137Standard Accessories Optional accessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts REC/PLAY switch →18 LCD monitorCharging lamp DISP. button Exposure buttonCamera status Charge Charging batteryAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Inserting the battery Slide to the Open position and open the card/battery doorInsert the battery all the way Close the card/battery doorCharging the battery Charging the battery through the computerRemaining battery Charging lamp indicationsRecording still pictures Recording motion picturesRecording conditions Viewing picturesInsert the card all the way To remove cardPicture save destination cards and built-in memory Inserting and removing the card optionalBuilt-in memory approx MB CardWhen in operation When the MP4 recording mode is usedMemory capacity Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeSetting the clock Turn on the powerTo cancel → Press / button Press MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SETSetting the clock To change time settingSelect Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu →39 Turn on the power Set to Set to the desired recording mode Sequence of operationsSet to View pictures →32 Turn off the powerAim the camera and shoot Take a picture Changing recording information displayHow to adjust focus First adjust focus according to subjectUseful when subject is not in centre of picture Return to desired compositionTaking pictures with automatic settings About flashAbout the Happy colour setting SettingsAutomatic Scene Detection Motion DeblurRecording IHandheld Nite ShotIHDR Press to set AF Mode to AF Tracking Intelligent Auto Mode restrictionsTo cancel AF Tracking → Press again To cancel AF Lock → PressPress the motion picture button again to end recording Taking motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording About the recording format for recording motion pictures About the compatibility of the recorded motion picturesTaking motion pictures MP4Motion picture recording in other recording modes Burst function Motion picture recording continues unchangedPicture Size MP4 Picture SizeViewing your pictures Normal Play View picturesHold down to quickly scroll forwards/ backwards DISP. buttonViewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and pressOperations during motion picture playback Viewing your pictures Normal PlayCapturing still pictures from motion pictures Save a scene from a motion picture as a still pictureZooming in and viewing Playback Zoom Viewing a list of pictures Multi PlaybackViewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback Deleting pictures Press to delete displayed pictureTo delete multiple up to 100/To delete all pictures Deleting picturesSetting the menu Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SETExample Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE Mode Press / button several timesMotion Picture menu REC/PLAY switch Playback Mode menu REC/PLAY switchUsing Quick menu Using the Setup menu Settings, notesShutter Vol Shutter ToneSettings, notes Volume 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 LCD Mode Auto Power LCDPower LCD Cust.Set Mem C1 / C2-1 / C2-2 / C2-3Guide Line Rec. Info PatternHistogram On / OFF Video Rec Area On / OFFEconomy Sleep Mode LCD Power Save2MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF Auto Review 1SEC / 2SECNo.Reset Reset Reset Rec. settings?Reset setup parameters? USB Mode Select on connectionOutput Video Out Ntsc / PALViera Link 3D Playback 3D / 2DWhen a card/built-in Restored. CheckRotate Disp Version DispLanguage Using the Setup menuDemo Mode Stabilizer Demo Zoom In/Out Using ZoomYou can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom Zoom types and use Optical ZoomExtra Optical Zoom ZoomAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Auto Taking pictures with flashShutter speeds for each flash mode Default settingScene Mode Taking pictures with flashChanges to Taking close-up picturesMacro Zoom Zoom Macro Mode Focus rangeShortest recording distance∗ Taking close-up picturesTaking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Aperture-Priority Mode Shutter-Priority ModeSet mode dial to Shutter-Priority Mode Press Exposure buttonManual Exposure Mode Manual exposure assist estimateDetermine aperture and shutter speed and record Aperture value/shutter speedSetting Effect Taking Pictures with different picture effectsRecording motion pictures When the scene menu is not displayed →39 Selected scene Scenes for motion pictureTaking pictures according to the scene Scene Mode PortraitSoft Skin SceneryPanorama Shot Sports Night PortraitNight Scenery HandheldPet FoodBaby Sunset High SensGlass ThroughTips for recording pictures Taking 3D pictures 3D Photo ModeSet mode dial to Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered Cust.Set MemSet mode dial to / Custom mode Press MENU/SET to enter the settingsWhen changing the menu settings CustomSetting Speed Description Burst functionBurst function Burst function cannot be used in the following casesRecording tips when registering face pictures When AF Mode is Face DetectionHow the Face Recognition function works During recording During playbackRecording with the Face Recognition function Face Recog Registering face picturesRecord the face picture Editing or deleting information about registered persons To set the Face Recognition function to OFFUseful features for travel Recording mode ∗Travel Date To record LocationSelect World Time from the Setup menu Useful features for travelWorld Time To set summer timeEditing text Entering Text→ Select , and press MENU/SET Using the Rec menu Recording mode SettingsSetting guide Aspect RatioUsing the Rec menu For Rec menu setting procedures →39 Set quality of pictureRecording mode Settings QualityWhite Balance fine adjustment excluding AWB White BalanceUsing the Rec menu Setting White Balance manually AWB operational rangeAF Mode Recording mode Settings on / OFF Quick AFMetering Mode For Rec menu setting procedures →39 For details →74Recording mode Settings LOW / Standard / High / OFF Face RecogResolution Recording mode Settings on / i.ZOOM / OFFMin. Shtr Speed About i.ZOOM →51Color Mode Digital ZoomBurst AF Assist LampThis setting will work only when AF Mode is Face Detection Pictures When Rec Quality is set to VGA in MP4Red-Eye Removal StabilizerClock Set Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFDate Stamp Using the Motion Picture menu Rec ModeFor details →29 Recording format EffectUsing the Motion Picture menu Avchd in Rec ModeMP4 in Rec Mode What is bit rateWind Cut Recording mode Settings onContinuous AF Press while the representative picture is being displayed Representative picture displayDisplay within each burst group Re-acquiring the burst group informationDifferent playback methods Playback Mode 2D/3D SettingsSlide Show Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of waysDifferent playback methods Playback Mode SetupSelect Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Operations during Slide ShowVideo Only Filtering PlayCalendar Retouching pictures Auto RetouchCreative Retouch Retouching picturesUpload Set Using the Playback menu100 Using the Playback menu Uploading to image-sharing websites 101Title Edit To clear allText Stamp Using the Playback menu102 Items that can be stamped 103Video Divide Motion pictures 3D still pictures 104Resize 105 CroppingTo cancel → Press MENU/SET again Select Cancel in step and select Yes106 FavoriteRepeat steps and when using Multi up to 999 pictures 107Print Set Date print setTo cancel while releasing all 108Protect Face Rec Edit109 CopyTurn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch to Viewing on TV screen110 Connect camera to TVWhen TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot 111Viewing on TV screen Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD card slotViera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control What is Viera Link HDMI?112 Other related operations Power OFF When operating, refer to the Viera Link operating panel113 Preparation Set Viera Link to on →47Setup menu Playback menu Playback Zoom Delete 114Viewing 3D still pictures To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D115 Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures 116Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables optionalFor connection procedures →119 117Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy to your computer Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computer118 Using with your PCComputer specifications 119 Copying still pictures and motion picturesConnect camera to computer Operate with your computer120 Folder and file names on computerWindows Drives are displayed in My Computer or Computer folder121 Uploading pictures to image-sharing websitesDouble-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it Select the upload destinationConnect camera to printer Printing122 123 Printing multiple picturesMaking print settings on the camera Use cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SETMake settings before selecting Print start 124Printing date without Text Stamp 125Print with date and text Recording List of LCD monitor displays126 List of LCD monitor displays 127Playback Message displays 128129 Message displaysCharging lamp turns off before the battery is fully charged Camera does not work even if power is turned on130 This unit is turned off automaticallyTroubleshooting 131132 Pictures have been rotated 133Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen 134 Blacken red areas of recorded picturesTV screen display different to LCD monitor Cannot play motion pictures on TV. Card is inserted into TVEdges of pictures are cut off when printing 135Viera Link Hdmi is not working Computer does not recognise card only reads built-in memory136 Usage cautions and notes 137138 Usage cautions and notes139 About AC adaptor supplied140 Personal Information
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