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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT4A80 P F1211HY0 Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera Model No. More detailed instructions on your PC to read the instructions completely. DMC-TS20 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on the operation of this product, please read it.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT4A80 P F1211HY0 Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera Model No. More detailed instructions on your PC to read the instructions completely. DMC-TS20 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on the operation of this product, please read it.
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Please take time to retain this manual as your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of your convenient camera information source. Dear Customer, Thank you see this symbol- Date of certain material may be restricted. of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased. Even for...
Please take time to retain this manual as your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of your convenient camera information source. Dear Customer, Thank you see this symbol- Date of certain material may be restricted. of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased. Even for...
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... accessories (battery pack, battery charger, SD memory card and etc.) to qualified service personnel. Refer servicing to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Use only the recommended accessories. • Do not remove covers. • Do not repair this unit by yourself. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ∫ Product identification marking Digital Camera Battery Charger Product Bottom...
... accessories (battery pack, battery charger, SD memory card and etc.) to qualified service personnel. Refer servicing to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Use only the recommended accessories. • Do not remove covers. • Do not repair this unit by yourself. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ∫ Product identification marking Digital Camera Battery Charger Product Bottom...
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... interference will not occur in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to computer or peripheral devices. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to operate this equipment. These limits are designed...
... interference will not occur in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to computer or peripheral devices. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to operate this equipment. These limits are designed...
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... the pictures and/or sound. • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be adversely affected. 6 VQT4A80 (ENG) and Canada, the battery charger must be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one . • Do not use this unit on top of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install...
... the pictures and/or sound. • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be adversely affected. 6 VQT4A80 (ENG) and Canada, the battery charger must be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one . • Do not use this unit on top of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install...
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AND PUERTO RICO 27 7 (ENG) VQT4A80 Contents Information for Your Safety 3 Before Use ...8 Standard Accessories 9 (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera ...10 Names and Functions of Main Parts 15 Charging the Battery 16 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 17 Sequence of operations 18 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 20 Installing supplied software 21 Specifications...22 Digital Camera Accessory System 25 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 26 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
AND PUERTO RICO 27 7 (ENG) VQT4A80 Contents Information for Your Safety 3 Before Use ...8 Standard Accessories 9 (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera ...10 Names and Functions of Main Parts 15 Charging the Battery 16 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 17 Sequence of operations 18 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 20 Installing supplied software 21 Specifications...22 Digital Camera Accessory System 25 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 26 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
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...is opened in the performance or the function. ∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation) It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. It... lens may be fogged Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the camera is used in areas that undergo a significant change...open the side door in which the camera is fogged • Turn off the power and open when the temperature of the camera gets close to the ambient temperature. • Contact Panasonic's Service Center if the fogging does not disappear. Before Use Please be sure to read "(Important...
...is opened in the performance or the function. ∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation) It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. It... lens may be fogged Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the camera is used in areas that undergo a significant change...open the side door in which the camera is fogged • Turn off the power and open when the temperature of the camera gets close to the ambient temperature. • Contact Panasonic's Service Center if the fogging does not disappear. Before Use Please be sure to read "(Important...
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... lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 for advanced features Install on the built-in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable DMW-BCK7PP DE-A91B 3 4 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software • Owner's Manual for further information about optional accessories, VFC4393 refer to prevent swallowing. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and VFF0960 VYC1013 SDXC Memory Card are indicated as of January 2012...
... lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 for advanced features Install on the built-in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable DMW-BCK7PP DE-A91B 3 4 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software • Owner's Manual for further information about optional accessories, VFC4393 refer to prevent swallowing. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and VFF0960 VYC1013 SDXC Memory Card are indicated as of January 2012...
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... test method standard of the U.S. This drop test was changed from a height of 122 cm (4 feet), at 26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within a total of 5 devices) Panasonic's test method is applied.) 10 VQT4A80 (ENG) The camera has cleared a drop test from a height not exceeding...
... test method standard of the U.S. This drop test was changed from a height of 122 cm (4 feet), at 26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within a total of 5 devices) Panasonic's test method is applied.) 10 VQT4A80 (ENG) The camera has cleared a drop test from a height not exceeding...
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... will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts. 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2: Return to the previous screen 1: View the next screen • It can also be viewed from [Precautions] in places where ...turning the unit off immediately. • Waterproof function of the camera is for the first time after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions] is not displayed from the next time the power is turned on. • This can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET]. • When it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic's Service...
... will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts. 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2: Return to the previous screen 1: View the next screen • It can also be viewed from [Precautions] in places where ...turning the unit off immediately. • Waterproof function of the camera is for the first time after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions] is not displayed from the next time the power is turned on. • This can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET]. • When it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic's Service...
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... that there are no longer visible. • To prevent water seeping into the camera, be replaced once each year. C [LOCK] switch (gray part) D Red part E Released state F Locked state • Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until the red part is no foreign objects on the surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds... rubber seal. • Remove large foreign objects, wet sand, etc., using underwater Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust, close to remove the small sand etc. Please contact Panasonic's Service Center for cracks and deformation...
... that there are no longer visible. • To prevent water seeping into the camera, be replaced once each year. C [LOCK] switch (gray part) D Red part E Released state F Locked state • Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until the red part is no foreign objects on the surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds... rubber seal. • Remove large foreign objects, wet sand, etc., using underwater Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust, close to remove the small sand etc. Please contact Panasonic's Service Center for cracks and deformation...
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...; 22 23 24 1 Flash 2 Motion picture button 3 Shutter button 4 Camera [ON/OFF] button 5 Microphone 6 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp 7 Lens 8 LCD monitor 9 [MODE] button 10 Zoom button 11 Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 12 Release lever 13 [LOCK] switch 14 Side door 15 [(] (Playback) button 16 [Q.MENU]/[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button 17 [DISPLAY] button 18 [MENU/SET] button 19 Cursor buttons 20 Speaker • Be...
...; 22 23 24 1 Flash 2 Motion picture button 3 Shutter button 4 Camera [ON/OFF] button 5 Microphone 6 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp 7 Lens 8 LCD monitor 9 [MODE] button 10 Zoom button 11 Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 12 Release lever 13 [LOCK] switch 14 Side door 15 [(] (Playback) button 16 [Q.MENU]/[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button 17 [DISPLAY] button 18 [MENU/SET] button 19 Cursor buttons 20 Speaker • Be...
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... that the red part on the [LOCK] switch is locked by lever C. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, and then lock the [LOCK] switch by sliding it toward [2]. • Confirm that there is no foreign object. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1:Slide the [LOCK] switch A, and release the lock. 2:Slide the release lever B and open the side door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCK7PP...
... that the red part on the [LOCK] switch is locked by lever C. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, and then lock the [LOCK] switch by sliding it toward [2]. • Confirm that there is no foreign object. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1:Slide the [LOCK] switch A, and release the lock. 2:Slide the release lever B and open the side door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCK7PP...
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...-covered mountain. : This mode is optimal for taking pictures at depths of operations Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • The clock is not set when the camera is optimal for taking pictures that show the snow as white as Tilt Shift Focus) : Take pictures according to make them look like a diorama. (also known as possible at the beach. : This mode is shipped. Set the date and time before using the camera.
...-covered mountain. : This mode is optimal for taking pictures at depths of operations Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • The clock is not set when the camera is optimal for taking pictures that show the snow as white as Tilt Shift Focus) : Take pictures according to make them look like a diorama. (also known as possible at the beach. : This mode is shipped. Set the date and time before using the camera.
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... time continuously is displayed on the screen. ∫ Setting the Menu Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the recording function, camera settings, and other settings. ∫ Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) Press [(]. • Press 2 or 1 to select the picture. ∫ Deleting Pictures Select the picture, and then press [ ]. • Confirmation screen is deleted by pressing the motion picture button again. • Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously is 29 minutes 59 seconds. Picture is displayed. ∫ Recording Motion Pictures Start...
... time continuously is displayed on the screen. ∫ Setting the Menu Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the recording function, camera settings, and other settings. ∫ Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) Press [(]. • Press 2 or 1 to select the picture. ∫ Deleting Pictures Select the picture, and then press [ ]. • Confirmation screen is deleted by pressing the motion picture button again. • Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously is 29 minutes 59 seconds. Picture is displayed. ∫ Recording Motion Pictures Start...
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... detailed instructions on the operation of Adobe Reader that you can use with your PC to browse or print the Owner's Manual (PDF format). Install it . ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on the screen to install. (Compatible OS: Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7) • You can download and install a version of this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. Select the desired language...
... detailed instructions on the operation of Adobe Reader that you can use with your PC to browse or print the Owner's Manual (PDF format). Install it . ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on the screen to install. (Compatible OS: Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7) • You can download and install a version of this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. Select the desired language...
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... i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th of view ratio about 100%) 22 VQT4A80 (ENG) Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.0 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Image stabilizer Focus range Shutter system Minimum Illumination Shutter speed Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor 16,100,000 pixels 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels, Primary color filter Optical 4k zoom, fl4...
... i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th of view ratio about 100%) 22 VQT4A80 (ENG) Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.0 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Image stabilizer Focus range Shutter system Minimum Illumination Shutter speed Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor 16,100,000 pixels 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels, Primary color filter Optical 4k zoom, fl4...
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Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.3" standard)/DPOF corresponding Motion pictures MP4 Audio compression AAC format Interface Digital "USB 2.0" (High Speed) Analog video NTSC Audio Terminal [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dimensions (excluding the projecting parts) Mass (weight) Operating temperature Operating humidity Language select Waterproof performance...
Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.3" standard)/DPOF corresponding Motion pictures MP4 Audio compression AAC format Interface Digital "USB 2.0" (High Speed) Analog video NTSC Audio Terminal [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dimensions (excluding the projecting parts) Mass (weight) Operating temperature Operating humidity Language select Waterproof performance...
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... batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as hotel, office, restaurant, or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to providing the most up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use of God. 28 VQT4A80 (ENG) IF REPAIR IS NEEDED...
... batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as hotel, office, restaurant, or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to providing the most up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use of God. 28 VQT4A80 (ENG) IF REPAIR IS NEEDED...
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The items listed are not exclusive, but for lost time, travel to and from state to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. If a problem with this excludes damages for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF ... may also have other memory or recorded content. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . If the problem is not handled to your dealer or Service Center. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of or damage to media or images, data or other rights which vary...
The items listed are not exclusive, but for lost time, travel to and from state to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. If a problem with this excludes damages for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF ... may also have other memory or recorded content. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . If the problem is not handled to your dealer or Service Center. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of or damage to media or images, data or other rights which vary...