Panasonic DMC-ZS15, DMC-TZ25 operating instructions AF Mode

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Using the [Rec] menu

[AF Mode]

••For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)

Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects.

■■Recording mode:

■■Settings: / / / /

Taking front-on

Recognises faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus

pictures of people

accordingly.

(Face Detection)

AF area

 

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 faces within the yellow

 

AF area are also focused.

 

 

Automatically locking

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

the focus on a

 

moving subject

AF Tracking frame

(AF Tracking)

When the subject is recognised, the AF Tracking frame changes

from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in focus.

 

If AF Lock fails, a red frame lights up.

 

••To clear AF Lock, press .

 

••Focus (same as macro recording) (→55)

 

 

Subject not centred in

Focuses on up to 23 points in each AF area.

picture

 

(23-area-focusing)

 

 

 

Determined position

1-area-focusing: Focuses on AF area in centre of picture.

for focus

(Recommended when focus is difficult to align)

(1-area-focusing)

Spot-focusing: Focuses on smaller, limited area.

 

(Spot-focusing)

 

 

 

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Contents Operating Instructions for advanced features Contents Application Record Connecting with other devices Application ViewOthers Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Before useCamera handling 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 buttonCharging battery About batteries that you can use with this unitCamera status Charge 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/SETTo change time setting Select Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu →39Setting the clock Turn on the power Set to Set to the desired recording mode Sequence of operationsTurn off the power Aim the camera and shootSet to View pictures →32 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 DeblurIHandheld Nite Shot IHDRRecording Press to set AF Mode to AF Tracking Intelligent Auto Mode restrictionsTo cancel AF Tracking → Press again To cancel AF Lock → PressTaking motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recordingPress the motion picture button again to end 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 DispUsing the Setup menu Demo Mode Stabilizer DemoLanguage Using Zoom You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoomZoom In/Out 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 flashTaking close-up pictures Macro ZoomChanges to 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 HandheldFood BabyPet Sunset High SensGlass ThroughTaking 3D pictures 3D Photo Mode Set mode dial toTips for recording pictures 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 playbackRegistering face pictures Record the face pictureRecording with the Face Recognition function Face Recog 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 timeEntering Text → Select , and press MENU/SETEditing text 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 StabilizerRecording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF Date StampClock Set 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 rateRecording mode Settings on Continuous AFWind Cut 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 ShowFiltering Play CalendarVideo Only Retouching pictures Auto RetouchCreative Retouch Retouching picturesUsing the Playback menu 100Upload Set Using the Playback menu Uploading to image-sharing websites 101Title Edit To clear allUsing the Playback menu 102Text Stamp 103 Video DivideItems that can be stamped 104 ResizeMotion pictures 3D still pictures 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 slotWhat is Viera Link HDMI? 112Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control 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 computerUsing with your PC Computer specifications118 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 destinationPrinting 122Connect camera to printer 123 Printing multiple picturesMaking print settings on the camera Use cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SETMake settings before selecting Print start 124125 Print with date and textPrinting date without Text Stamp List of LCD monitor displays 126Recording 127 PlaybackList of LCD monitor displays 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 133 Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screenPictures have been rotated 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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