Panasonic DMCZS10K User Manual

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How to select a scene (
Using flash in Scene Modes (
Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode] 
(Continued)
Recording Mode: 
 
 
 [My Scene Mode]
You can register a commonly used Scene Mode in 
 
 on the mode dial.
After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset Scene Mode by simply 
setting the mode dial to 
 
.
Set mode dial to 
/
Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET]
(If scene menu is not displayed 
 
Changing registered Scene Modes
Perform the registration operation again.
 
Recording motion pictures in 
 
Records motion pictures in registered Recording Mode.
 
 and 
Both represent the same function. Frequently-used scenes can be preset to each 
position so that you can quickly and easily switch to the desired Scene Mode.
 
If recording settings are reset by [Reset] in the [Setup] menu, the preset Scene Modes 
are cleared.
[Portrait]
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright 
daylight conditions.
Tips
 
• The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the 
camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.
 
[Soft Skin]
Smoothes skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from 
chest upwards).
Tips
 
• The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the 
camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.
[Transform]
Changes the appearance of the subject by stretching the length or width, 
and at the same time, improves the skin appearances.
  Select the Transform level.
Notes
 
• [Picture Size] will be fixed according to the [Aspect Ratio] setting, as detailed 
below.
 : 3 M    
 
 : 2.5 M    
 : 2 M
 
[Self Portrait]
Take pictures of yourself.
Tips
 
• Press shutter button halfway 
→ self-timer indicator illuminates → press 
shutter button fully
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not correctly aligned)
 
• Use of the 2-second self-timer is recommended when the shutter speed is 
slow or jitter occurs easily.
 
[Scenery]
Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
[Panorama 
Assist]
Use the supplied software to join multiple pictures into a single panorama 
picture.
  Use cursor button to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to 
set.
Special panorama guidelines will be displayed.
  Take the picture.
  Select [Next], and press [MENU/SET] to set.
 
• Alternatively, press the shutter button halfway.
 
• You can take pictures again by selecting [Retake].
  Change the composition and take the picture so that a part of the picture 
overlaps with the previous picture.
 
• To take more pictures, select [Next] and repeat steps 
 and 
.
Section of picture that was taken last time
  After you finish taking pictures, select [Exit], and press [MENU/SET] to set.
Tips
 
• Use a tripod.
 
• When it is dark, use the self-timer to record pictures.
Notes
 
• The focus, zoom, Exposure Compensation, White Balance, shutter speed, 
and ISO Sensitivity are all fixed at the setting for the first picture.
 
• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
 
• After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the 
signal. This is not a malfunction.
 
• Panorama picture stitching cannot be performed by this camera. Use the 
software on the supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to make the pictures 
you record into a panorama still picture with your computer.