Panasonic DMCTZ19EP Operating Guide

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Using flash in Scene Modes (
Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode] 
(Continued)
Recording Mode: 
 
 
Scene
Uses, Tips
Notes
 
[Party]
Brighten subjects and background in 
pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.
  Tips  
 
• Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
 
• Zoom: Wide (W side)
 
• Use flash.
 
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
 
 [Candle 
Light]
Brings out the atmosphere of a candlelit 
room.
  Tips  
 
• Do not use flash.
 
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
 
• Shutter speed may slow down up 
to 1 second.
 
 [Baby]
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours.
 
• To record age and name
([Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.)
  Select [Age] or [Name] with 
▲▼, press 
[MENU/SET], select [SET], and press 
[MENU/SET].
  Set the birthday and name.
 Age: 
 
Set birthday with 
▲▼◄►, and press 
[MENU/SET].
  Name: (See “Entering Text”: (
  Select [Exit] with 
▲▼, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
  Tips  
 
• Make sure [Age] and [Name] are [ON] before 
taking a picture.
 
• Age display format depends on 
[Language] setting.
 
• [Age] and [Name] print setting 
can be made on your computer 
using the supplied CD-ROM 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”. Text may 
also be stamped onto the still 
picture using [Text Stamp].
 
[Pet]
Records pet’s age and name when taking 
pictures.
  Tips  
 
• Same as for [Baby] 
 
• Refer to [Baby] for other tips and 
notes.
 
[Sunset]
Takes clear pictures of scenes such as 
sunsets.
 
 [High 
Sens.]
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor 
conditions.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with 
▲▼ and press [MENU/SET].
Scene
Uses, Tips
Notes
 
 [Hi-Speed 
Burst]
Takes pictures of rapid movement or a 
decisive moment.
 
  Use 
▲▼ to select [Speed Priority] or [Image 
Priority], and press [MENU/SET] to set.
  Select the aspect ratio and the picture size 
with 
▲▼and press [MENU/SET].
  Take pictures. (Hold shutter button)
Still pictures are taken continuously while the 
shutter button is pressed fully.
Maximum 
speed
[Speed 
Priority]
Approx. 10 pictures/
sec.
[Image 
Priority]
Approx. 5.5 pictures/
sec.
Number of 
recordable 
pictures
Approx. 15 to 100
  The burst speed and number of recordable 
pictures change according to the recording 
conditions or types of cards.
 
• The number of burst recording 
pictures increases immediately 
after formatting.
 
• The focus, zoom, exposure, 
White Balance, shutter speed 
and ISO Sensitivity are fixed to 
the settings for the first picture.
 
• If recording is repeated, 
depending on the usage 
conditions, there may be a delay 
before the camera takes pictures 
again.
 
 [Flash 
Burst]
Enables continuous recording in dim 
locations.
  Use 
▲▼to select the picture size and aspect 
ratio, and press [MENU/SET] to set.
  Take pictures (Hold shutter button).
Still pictures are taken continuously while the 
shutter button is held down.
Number of continuous shots: Max. 5
 
• The focus, zoom, Exposure 
Compensation, shutter speed, 
and ISO Sensitivity are all fixed at 
the setting for the first picture.
 
• When [Selftimer] is set, 5 pictures 
are taken.
 
[Starry 
Sky]
Takes clear pictures of starry skies or dark 
subjects.
 
• Shutter speed settings
  Select with 
▲▼, and press [MENU/SET].
 Press shutter button.
Countdown begins.
  Tips  
 
• Always use a tripod.
 
• Self-timer recommended.
 
• Do not move the camera until the countdown 
has ended.
(Countdown for processing is redisplayed 
afterwards)