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customers only) VQT4N69 F1112YS0 Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. Owner's Manual for future use. DMC-TS25 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No.
customers only) VQT4N69 F1112YS0 Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. Owner's Manual for future use. DMC-TS25 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No.
DMCTS25 User Guide
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...) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera...8 Standard Accessories 13 Names and Functions of Main Parts 14 Preparation Charging the Battery 16 • Charging ...16 • Approximate operating time and number of ... (Clock Set 25 • Changing the Clock Setting 26 Tips for taking good pictures 27 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully 27 • Preventing jitter (camera shake 27 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 28 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode 29 • Changing the settings 31...
...) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera...8 Standard Accessories 13 Names and Functions of Main Parts 14 Preparation Charging the Battery 16 • Charging ...16 • Approximate operating time and number of ... (Clock Set 25 • Changing the Clock Setting 26 Tips for taking good pictures 27 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully 27 • Preventing jitter (camera shake 27 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 28 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode 29 • Changing the settings 31...
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... Use Please be damaged. • It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function. - 6 - When strong pressure is applied using the camera at a depth exceeding 7 m (23 feet). • Waterproof performance may be impaired. • Lens or LCD monitor may adhere to read "(Important) About the Waterproof..., using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may result in the impairment of the side door, wipe off with the camera in malfunction etc. • In case foreign objects adhere to the inner side of the side door, wipe them off with a dry, lint-...
... Use Please be damaged. • It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function. - 6 - When strong pressure is applied using the camera at a depth exceeding 7 m (23 feet). • Waterproof performance may be impaired. • Lens or LCD monitor may adhere to read "(Important) About the Waterproof..., using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may result in the impairment of the side door, wipe off with the camera in malfunction etc. • In case foreign objects adhere to the inner side of the side door, wipe them off with a dry, lint-...
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...the side door open the side door in a high-humidity environment - 7 - The fog will disappear naturally in 10 minutes to the ambient temperature. • Contact Panasonic if the fogging does not disappear. Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged Condensation may occur and the inner side of...is used. It may be caused by the environment in high humidity, such as the following: • When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach etc. • When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a ski resort or at high altitude ...
...the side door open the side door in a high-humidity environment - 7 - The fog will disappear naturally in 10 minutes to the ambient temperature. • Contact Panasonic if the fogging does not disappear. Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged Condensation may occur and the inner side of...is used. It may be caused by the environment in high humidity, such as the following: • When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach etc. • When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a ski resort or at high altitude ...
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...) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within a total of 5 devices) Panasonic's test method is the test method standard of the U.S. In most cases this camera can be used to pass the drop orientation test within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test...Shock". Before Use (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera Waterproof/Dustproof Performance This camera's waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the handling method established by Panasonic. ¢2 "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" is based on the above "...
...) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within a total of 5 devices) Panasonic's test method is the test method standard of the U.S. In most cases this camera can be used to pass the drop orientation test within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test...Shock". Before Use (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera Waterproof/Dustproof Performance This camera's waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the handling method established by Panasonic. ¢2 "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" is based on the above "...
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... on for sea water and fresh water only. • Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be inspected (subject to a fee) by Panasonic to an impact as inside of this unit is turned on. • This can also be viewed from the next time this unit is not.../SET]. • It will cause malfunction. • Supplied accessories are not waterproof. • Card and battery are not waterproof. Before Use ∫ Handling of the camera • Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to verify that the waterproofing is still effective. • When the...
... on for sea water and fresh water only. • Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be inspected (subject to a fee) by Panasonic to an impact as inside of this unit is turned on. • This can also be viewed from the next time this unit is not.../SET]. • It will cause malfunction. • Supplied accessories are not waterproof. • Card and battery are not waterproof. Before Use ∫ Handling of the camera • Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to verify that the waterproofing is still effective. • When the...
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To avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be careful not to catch foreign objects such as liquids, sand, hair, dust, or the strap cord. Please contact Panasonic for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side door. • The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease... after about 1 year, with use the camera with liquid adhered. • If foreign objects are no longer ...
To avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be careful not to catch foreign objects such as liquids, sand, hair, dust, or the strap cord. Please contact Panasonic for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side door. • The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease... after about 1 year, with use the camera with liquid adhered. • If foreign objects are no longer ...
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... off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on it may be maintained, and there is not a malfunction. - 11 - Before Use Using the camera underwater • Use the camera underwater to 7 m (23 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and 40 oC (32 oF and 104 oF). • Do not use for... of the waterproof performance. 1 Rinse with water with the side door closed. • After use at a depth of foreign objects. Make sure to clean the camera indoors, avoiding places where water spray or sand may not be caused by an adhesion of over 7 m (23 feet). • Do not use it in...
... off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on it may be maintained, and there is not a malfunction. - 11 - Before Use Using the camera underwater • Use the camera underwater to 7 m (23 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and 40 oC (32 oF and 104 oF). • Do not use for... of the waterproof performance. 1 Rinse with water with the side door closed. • After use at a depth of foreign objects. Make sure to clean the camera indoors, avoiding places where water spray or sand may not be caused by an adhesion of over 7 m (23 feet). • Do not use it in...
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... a few times. • After using a soft dry cloth. (P137) • Water droplets may adhere to wipe any water droplets or sand left inside using the camera at the beach or in volume or sound distortion. • Make sure to put your hand through the strap to deformation. • Do not use... cleanser, soap or detergents. 4 Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the side door, and wipe off any water off water drops on the camera with hot air from dryer or similar. Be sure to the card or battery when the side door is still wet, causing condensation or failure...
... a few times. • After using a soft dry cloth. (P137) • Water droplets may adhere to wipe any water droplets or sand left inside using the camera at the beach or in volume or sound distortion. • Make sure to put your hand through the strap to deformation. • Do not use... cleanser, soap or detergents. 4 Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the side door, and wipe off any water off water drops on the camera with hot air from dryer or similar. Be sure to the card or battery when the side door is still wet, causing condensation or failure...
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... about obtaining replacement parts. - 13 - For details on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. • Supplied accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is optional. Before Use... using a card. • If any accessories are not waterproof. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased.
... about obtaining replacement parts. - 13 - For details on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. • Supplied accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is optional. Before Use... using a card. • If any accessories are not waterproof. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased.
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... in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Flash (P54) 2 Motion picture button (P35) 3 Shutter button (P29, 32) 4 Camera [ON/OFF] button (P25) 5 Microphone 6 Self-timer indicator (P59)/ AF Assist Lamp (P95)/ LED light (P47) 7 Lens (P7, 138, 148) 8 LCD monitor (P51, 132, 137...) 9 [MODE] button (P28, 99) 10 Zoom button (P52) 11 Strap eyelet (P27) • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you press the 4 (down) button or Press 4 - 14 -
... in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Flash (P54) 2 Motion picture button (P35) 3 Shutter button (P29, 32) 4 Camera [ON/OFF] button (P25) 5 Microphone 6 Self-timer indicator (P59)/ AF Assist Lamp (P95)/ LED light (P47) 7 Lens (P7, 138, 148) 8 LCD monitor (P51, 132, 137...) 9 [MODE] button (P28, 99) 10 Zoom button (P52) 11 Strap eyelet (P27) • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you press the 4 (down) button or Press 4 - 14 -
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Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is used . plug-in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), ... attention to fire or explosion. There is recommended. To ensure that safe products are not liable for purchase in some markets. We recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is shipped. Connect the charger to the genuine product are made available for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use . •...
Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is used . plug-in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), ... attention to fire or explosion. There is recommended. To ensure that safe products are not liable for purchase in some markets. We recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is shipped. Connect the charger to the genuine product are made available for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use . •...
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... hot/cold environments or a battery that the battery charge be recharged even when it still has some power left, but it and during use. The camera also becomes warm during and after charging. This is not a malfunction. • The battery can be frequently topped up while the battery is not recommended...
... hot/cold environments or a battery that the battery charge be recharged even when it still has some power left, but it and during use. The camera also becomes warm during and after charging. This is not a malfunction. • The battery can be frequently topped up while the battery is not recommended...
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...Normal Picture Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • ...Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on and off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery...
...Normal Picture Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • ...Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on and off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery...
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... altitude¢ ¢ Residual image may have expired. When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of recordable pictures is reduced: - When using [Monitor Luminance]. - For example, in the following...
... altitude¢ ¢ Residual image may have expired. When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of recordable pictures is reduced: - When using [Monitor Luminance]. - For example, in the following...
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... Do not apply any force to the side door with a dry, lint-free cloth. • Warning message display can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of this unit, a message prompting to check for any foreign... for this unit if a cable is pulled when connecting the AC adaptor, so take caution. • Before removing the DC coupler, turn the camera off and disconnect the AC adaptor. • Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler. • Waterproof/dustproof function does...
... Do not apply any force to the side door with a dry, lint-free cloth. • Warning message display can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of this unit, a message prompting to check for any foreign... for this unit if a cable is pulled when connecting the AC adaptor, so take caution. • Before removing the DC coupler, turn the camera off and disconnect the AC adaptor. • Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler. • Waterproof/dustproof function does...
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... ensure proper operation. (P50) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. The card or the data on the built-in memory or the card is being written, read or deleted, or the built-... format data is restored when the switch is possible. We 2 recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • Do not format the card on the camera only to vibration, impact or static electricity. If operation fails due to its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access...
... ensure proper operation. (P50) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. The card or the data on the built-in memory or the card is being written, read or deleted, or the built-... format data is restored when the switch is possible. We 2 recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • Do not format the card on the camera only to vibration, impact or static electricity. If operation fails due to its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access...
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For details, refer to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. [Requirements for Underwater use ] Be sure to check this so that you can maintain the waterproof performance. [Please set when the camera is displayed after viewing the last screen. Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to [Requirements for Underwater use ] below. Press 3/4 to P9. Press [MENU/SET]. - 25 - Press [MENU/SET]. Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set the clock] is shipped.
For details, refer to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. [Requirements for Underwater use ] Be sure to check this so that you can maintain the waterproof performance. [Please set when the camera is displayed after viewing the last screen. Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to [Requirements for Underwater use ] below. Press 3/4 to P9. Press [MENU/SET]. - 25 - Press [MENU/SET]. Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set the clock] is shipped.
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... sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set , the correct date can be printed when you stamp the date on the screen of the camera. - 26 - Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P40) • The clock can cancel without...
... sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set , the correct date can be printed when you stamp the date on the screen of the camera. - 26 - Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P40) • The clock can cancel without...
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...still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • To prevent dropping, be slower particularly in the following cases. Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P96), a tripod or the Self-timer (P59). • Shutter speed will... - A Strap B Speaker C Flash D Microphone E AF Assist Lamp/LED light ∫ Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.]) Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically and tilted up and down to your fingers on the screen. The strap may not work correctly. • Motion pictures taken with the...
...still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • To prevent dropping, be slower particularly in the following cases. Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P96), a tripod or the Self-timer (P59). • Shutter speed will... - A Strap B Speaker C Flash D Microphone E AF Assist Lamp/LED light ∫ Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.]) Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically and tilted up and down to your fingers on the screen. The strap may not work correctly. • Motion pictures taken with the...