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Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. VQT4E09 F0112MG0 DMC-TS4 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. VQT4E09 F0112MG0 DMC-TS4 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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...) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera 8 Standard Accessories 13 Names of the Components 14 Preparation Attaching the Strap 16 Charging the Battery 17 • Charging 17 • Approximate operating time and ... (Clock Set 27 • Changing the clock setting 28 Tips for taking good pictures 29 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully 29 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......29 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 30 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode 32 Focusing 33 Taking Pictures Using...
...) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera 8 Standard Accessories 13 Names of the Components 14 Preparation Attaching the Strap 16 Charging the Battery 17 • Charging 17 • Approximate operating time and ... (Clock Set 27 • Changing the clock setting 28 Tips for taking good pictures 29 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully 29 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......29 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 30 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode 32 Focusing 33 Taking Pictures Using...
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... of the side door, remove with the supplied brush. • If any items such as water droplets is adhered to the camera or inner side of the Camera" (P8) before using the camera at a depth exceeding 12 m (40 feet). • Waterproof performance may be impaired. • Lens or LCD monitor may... be sure to seep in places with a soft, dry cloth. When strong pressure is closed in . Before Use Care of the camera ∫ Handling of the camera (to prevent water leakage and malfunction) • Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the waterproof performance if the side ...
... of the side door, remove with the supplied brush. • If any items such as water droplets is adhered to the camera or inner side of the Camera" (P8) before using the camera at a depth exceeding 12 m (40 feet). • Waterproof performance may be impaired. • Lens or LCD monitor may... be sure to seep in places with a soft, dry cloth. When strong pressure is closed in . Before Use Care of the camera ∫ Handling of the camera (to prevent water leakage and malfunction) • Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the waterproof performance if the side ...
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...resort or at high altitude • When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment - 6 - What to the ambient temperature. • Contact Panasonic's Service Center if the fogging does not disappear. Before Use ∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation) It is not a malfunction or... failure of the lens may occur and the inner side of the camera. Conditions in high humidity, such as the following: • When the camera is moved to a warm area from high temperatures, humidity, sand and dust. It may be fogged when ...
...resort or at high altitude • When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment - 6 - What to the ambient temperature. • Contact Panasonic's Service Center if the fogging does not disappear. Before Use ∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation) It is not a malfunction or... failure of the lens may occur and the inner side of the camera. Conditions in high humidity, such as the following: • When the camera is moved to a warm area from high temperatures, humidity, sand and dust. It may be fogged when ...
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...measured information (direction, altitude, depth, atmospheric pressure) only as of December 2011. Before Use About the GPS Your Panasonic Lumix digital still camera is GPS-equipped which can automatically record the precise location coordinates of where the photo was taken will remain embedded in... carry a map and purpose-built measurement tools. - 7 - About the compass, altimeter, depth meter, and barometer • Information measured on cameras with the embassies or travel regarding any other electronic devices, so set to [ON]. When [GPS Setting] is only a rough indication. from ...
...measured information (direction, altitude, depth, atmospheric pressure) only as of December 2011. Before Use About the GPS Your Panasonic Lumix digital still camera is GPS-equipped which can automatically record the precise location coordinates of where the photo was taken will remain embedded in... carry a map and purpose-built measurement tools. - 7 - About the compass, altimeter, depth meter, and barometer • Information measured on cameras with the embassies or travel regarding any other electronic devices, so set to [ON]. When [GPS Setting] is only a rough indication. from ...
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...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 the test method standard of the U.S. The camera has cleared a drop test from a height not exceeding 2 m (6.6 feet). (¢2) This does not guarantee no destruction..., no malfunction, or waterproofing in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. ¢2 "MIL-STD 810F Method ...
...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 the test method standard of the U.S. The camera has cleared a drop test from a height not exceeding 2 m (6.6 feet). (¢2) This does not guarantee no destruction..., no malfunction, or waterproofing in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. ¢2 "MIL-STD 810F Method ...
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... [MENU/SET] is pressed after purchase, with a wet hand. If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic's Service Center to verify that the waterproofing is still effective. • When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun screen, chemical...
... [MENU/SET] is pressed after purchase, with a wet hand. If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic's Service Center to verify that the waterproofing is still effective. • When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun screen, chemical...
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... use and age. that there are no longer visible. • To prevent water seeping into the camera, be replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic's Service Center for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction...is any foreign material, remove with wet hands. Check before using the shorter (harder) side of the brush. To avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be careful not to remove any liquid. Sand or dust adhering may decrease after about 1 year, with liquid adhered. ...
... use and age. that there are no longer visible. • To prevent water seeping into the camera, be replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic's Service Center for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction...is any foreign material, remove with wet hands. Check before using the shorter (harder) side of the brush. To avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be careful not to remove any liquid. Sand or dust adhering may decrease after about 1 year, with liquid adhered. ...
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... deterioration of the waterproof performance. 1 Rinse with water with the side door closed. • After use at a depth of the camera after using it underwater, always clean the camera rather than 60 minutes continuously. • Do not open or close the side door underwater. • Do not apply shock to ... between 0 oC and 40 oC (32 oF and 104 °F). • Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung). • Do not use the camera at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for longer than leaving it in a dirty state. • Leaving...
... deterioration of the waterproof performance. 1 Rinse with water with the side door closed. • After use at a depth of the camera after using it underwater, always clean the camera rather than 60 minutes continuously. • Do not open or close the side door underwater. • Do not apply shock to ... between 0 oC and 40 oC (32 oF and 104 °F). • Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung). • Do not use the camera at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for longer than leaving it in a dirty state. • Leaving...
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... the side door is closed while it is still wet, causing condensation or failure. - 12 - Waterproof performance will remain at the speaker site of the camera for a while and it may cause lower sound or sound distortion. • Fasten the strap firmly to wipe any water off with a soft, dry cloth... and dry the camera in a shaded area that there are no water droplets, open the side door, and wipe off water drops on a dry cloth. This unit incorporates drain...
... the side door is closed while it is still wet, causing condensation or failure. - 12 - Waterproof performance will remain at the speaker site of the camera for a while and it may cause lower sound or sound distortion. • Fasten the strap firmly to wipe any water off with a soft, dry cloth... and dry the camera in a shaded area that there are no water droplets, open the side door, and wipe off water drops on a dry cloth. This unit incorporates drain...
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... swallowing. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. • Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding Hand Strap). • Keep the Brush out of ... the text. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card 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 Standard Accessories Check that all the...
... swallowing. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. • Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding Hand Strap). • Keep the Brush out of ... the text. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card 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 Standard Accessories Check that all the...
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Before Use Names of the Components 1 Flash (P65) 2 GPS status indicator (P115) 3 Motion picture button (P38) 4 Shutter button (P32, 35) 5 Camera [ON/OFF] button (P27) 6 Self-timer indicator (P69)/ AF Assist Lamp (P108)/ LED light (P55) 7 GPS antenna (P114) 8 Microphone 9 Lens (P6, 180, 197) 10 ...) 11 Speaker (P52) 12 Zoom button (P63) 13 [(] (Playback) button (P40) 14 Strap eyelet (P16) • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you press the 4 (down) button MENU or Press 4 /SET - 14 - e.g.: When you will not drop it. 15 Release lever (P21) 16 [...
Before Use Names of the Components 1 Flash (P65) 2 GPS status indicator (P115) 3 Motion picture button (P38) 4 Shutter button (P32, 35) 5 Camera [ON/OFF] button (P27) 6 Self-timer indicator (P69)/ AF Assist Lamp (P108)/ LED light (P55) 7 GPS antenna (P114) 8 Microphone 9 Lens (P6, 180, 197) 10 ...) 11 Speaker (P52) 12 Zoom button (P63) 13 [(] (Playback) button (P40) 14 Strap eyelet (P16) • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you press the 4 (down) button MENU or Press 4 /SET - 14 - e.g.: When you will not drop it. 15 Release lever (P21) 16 [...
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... when the side door is not snagged in the water, so use it may break. - 16 - Pass your hand through the strap eyelet on the camera. • If the strap cord is loose, it underwater securely fastening the strap around your wrist. • Do not swing around or pull forcefully on...
... when the side door is not snagged in the water, so use it may break. - 16 - Pass your hand through the strap eyelet on the camera. • If the strap cord is loose, it underwater securely fastening the strap around your wrist. • Do not swing around or pull forcefully on...
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Connect the charger to the direction of a counterfeit battery pack. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is a possibility that these battery packs are not adequately protected with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very ... . • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Charge the battery in type 90 inlet type - 17 - Please be advised that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is recommended. plug-in areas with an ambient temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 °F and 86 °F) (same as the...
Connect the charger to the direction of a counterfeit battery pack. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is a possibility that these battery packs are not adequately protected with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very ... . • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Charge the battery in type 90 inlet type - 17 - Please be advised that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is recommended. plug-in areas with an ambient temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 °F and 86 °F) (same as the...
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... charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after using it and during use. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may occur.) - 18 - The camera also becomes warm during and after charging. It is recommended to charge the battery again in hot/cold environments or a battery that the battery charge...
... charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after using it and during use. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may occur.) - 18 - The camera also becomes warm during and after charging. It is recommended to charge the battery again in hot/cold environments or a battery that the battery charge...
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...AE Mode) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 °F)/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. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].) • Recording...
...AE Mode) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 °F)/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. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].) • Recording...
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...inside your cold protection gear or clothing. Buy a new battery. - 20 - Performance of batteries and LCD monitor will decrease, so keep the camera and spare batteries warm by placing them in a warm place such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly. - Given this constraint, the maximum... time to record motion pictures continuously with picture quality set (Recording with [MP4] is operating. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of recording possible with repeated on the LCD display when in [MP4] is...
...inside your cold protection gear or clothing. Buy a new battery. - 20 - Performance of batteries and LCD monitor will decrease, so keep the camera and spare batteries warm by placing them in a warm place such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly. - Given this constraint, the maximum... time to record motion pictures continuously with picture quality set (Recording with [MP4] is operating. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of recording possible with repeated on the LCD display when in [MP4] is...
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... any foreign object, remove it securely taking care not to the side door with a warning sound when the following are used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. • Side door ...attached brush. • Warning message display can only be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.) • Turn the camera off and disconnect the AC adaptor. • Also read the operating instructions for this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself . 1...
... any foreign object, remove it securely taking care not to the side door with a warning sound when the following are used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. • Side door ...attached brush. • Warning message display can only be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.) • Turn the camera off and disconnect the AC adaptor. • Also read the operating instructions for this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself . 1...
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http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be damaged, and this switch is set to vibration, impact or static electricity. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to the [LOCK] position, no longer operate normally. Check via the label ... cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used . ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn this unit. (These cards are compatible when ...
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be damaged, and this switch is set to vibration, impact or static electricity. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to the [LOCK] position, no longer operate normally. Check via the label ... cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used . ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn this unit. (These cards are compatible when ...
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Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. [Requirements for Underwater use ] Be sure to set when the camera is shipped. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to check this so that ... at the travel destination • You can maintain the waterproof performance. [Please set the clock] is not displayed, proceed to P9. Press [MENU/SET]. Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • If the language select screen is displayed after viewing the last screen. Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. [Requirements for Underwater use ] Be sure to set when the camera is shipped. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to check this so that ... at the travel destination • You can maintain the waterproof performance. [Please set the clock] is not displayed, proceed to P9. Press [MENU/SET]. Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • If the language select screen is displayed after viewing the last screen. Press [MENU/SET].