Panasonic DMCXS3EB Operating Guide

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About [š] ([Face Detection])

The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the 
faces.
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 the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.

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Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection function may 
fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [

].

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When the face is not facing the camera

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When the face is at an angle

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When the face is extremely bright or dark

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When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.

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When the face appears small on the screen

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When there is little contrast on the faces

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When there is rapid movement

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When the subject is not a human being

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When the camera is shaking

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When Digital Zoom is used

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If the camera is registering something other than someone’s face, change the settings to something 
other than [

š

].

As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus 
adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not 
want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.

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The battery will be consumed faster than usual.

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Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.

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This function is not available in the following cases:

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[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)