Panasonic DMCTZ31EP Operating Guide

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode] 
[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]
Smooths skin colours 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.
 
[Scenery]
Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
[Panorama 
Shot]
Creates a single panorama picture by stitching multiple still pictures taken 
in rapid succession.
  Use cursor button to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to 
set.
  Check the recording direction and press [MENU/SET]
 •Special panorama guidelines will be displayed during recording.
  Press the shutter button halfway to focus
  Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion in 
the selected direction to start recording
 •Taking pictures from left to right
1 sec.
2 sec.
3 sec.
Recording direction and 
progress status (approximate)
 •Pan the camera so that you make a complete circuit in approx. 8 seconds
- Pan the camera at a constant speed. 
-  You may not be able to take pictures successfully if you move the camera too 
quickly or too slowly.
- Pan the camera in a small circular motion.
  Press the shutter button fully again to end recording
 •You can also end recording if you stop panning the camera while taking 
pictures.