Panasonic DMC TZ1 Digital Still Camera - English/ Spanish - Page 25

SCN1 SCN2 Basic Taking Pictures The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. • Remove the lens cap. 1 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Select normal picture mode [ ]. OFF ON Basic ∫ Focus range Wide Tele In normal picture mode 40 cm (1.31 feet) to ¶ 2m (6.56 feet) to ¶ • Refer to P49 for the focus range in macro mode. Focus indication AF area Sound When the When the subject is not subject is focused focused Blinks (green) On (green) Turns white to Turns white to red or no AF green area Beeps 4 times Beeps 2 times 3 Take a picture. 2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focus on and then press the shutter button halfway. F2.8 1/25 • B: Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. F2.8 1/25 • A: Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication 2 lights and then the aperture value 3 and the shutter speed 4 are displayed. • If 9-area-focusing or 3-area-focusing (High speed) is used in AF mode, the AF area does not appear until the subject is brought into focus. (P75) • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures in dark places. (P75) • We recommend checking that the clock is set properly before taking pictures. (P18) • When you press the shutter button, the screen may become bright or dark for a moment. This function allows easy adjustment of focus and the recorded picture will not be affected. • When a time is set for power save (P21), the camera automatically turns off if you do not operate it within the set time. To operate the camera again, press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on. 25 VQT0V40