Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS19 Owner's Manual page 28

How to adjust focus
When [AF Mode] is set to [] (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the center of the
picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the center, follow the steps below.
_ First adjust focus according to subject
Atign the AF area
with the subject Focus display
(When focus is aligned: illuminated
When focus is not aligned: flashing)
Hold down halfway
area
(When focus is aligned: green
When focus is not aligned: red)
_ Return to desired composition
Press fully
AF area
®Subjects/environments which may
make focusing difficult:
• Fast-moving or extremely bright
objects, or objects with no color
contrast.
• Taking pictures through glass or
near objects emitting light, in dark,
or with significant jitter.
• When too close to object or when
taking pictures of both distant and
close objects together in the same
picture.
®The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not
aligned.
Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.
Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring
the subject into focus if it is out of range.
®The AF area display may be larger depending on recording
conditions such as dark locations or zoom ratio.
Focus display
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Focusrange