Panasonic DMCTS1S User Manual

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VQT1Z45
Basic
[REC] mode: 
·
Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(
·
: Normal Picture Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P55)
∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P83)
∫ When recording motion pictures (P68)
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
A Focus indication
B AF area (normal)
C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
D Focus range
E Aperture value
¢
F Shutter speed
¢
G ISO sensitivity
¢ If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red. 
(However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.)
Set the mode dial to [·].
A Mode dial
To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to 
Using the [REC] Mode Menu
  (P81).
Aim the AF area at the point you want to 
focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is focused.
The focus range is 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 
¶.
If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range, 
refer to 
Taking Close-up Pictures
 (P52).
Press the halfway pressed shutter button 
fully to take a picture.
The access indication lights (P21) red when pictures are 
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
Focusing
Focus
When the subject is 
focused
When the subject 
is not focused
Focus indication
On
Blinks
AF area
White
>Green
White
>Red
Sound
Beeps 2 times
Beeps 4 times
A
B
C
G
F
E
D
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