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DMC-FT4&TS4P-VQT4D89_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後２時５５分
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TS4
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the
operation of this camera are
contained in “Owner’s Manual for
advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web
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DMC-FT4&TS4P-VQT4D89_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後２時５５分 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Date of
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DMC-FT4&TS4P-VQT4D89_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後２時５５分 Information for Your Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit. • Do not expose accessories (battery pack, battery charger, AC adaptor, SD memory card and etc.) to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Use only the recommended accessories. • Do not remove covers. • Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
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DMC-FT4&TS4P-VQT4D89_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後２時５５分 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
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DMC-FT4&TS4P-VQT4D89_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後２時５５分 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. • Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and j) with metal objects. • Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into co
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VQT4D89~Safety_eng.fm 6 ページ ２０１２年１月１８日 水曜日 午後４時４７分 ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supp
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DMC-FT4&TS4P-VQT4D89_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後２時５５分 Contents Information for Your Safety......................................................................................... 3 Before Use .................................................................................................................... 8 Standard Accessories ................................................................................................. 9 (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Pe
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DMC-FT4&TS4P-VQT4D89_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後２時５５分 Before Use Please be sure to read “(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera” (P10) before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in. • Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking the camera. Also, do not apply strong pressure to the camera. – Waterproof performance may be impaired. – Lens or LCD monitor may be d
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DMC-FT4&TS4P-VQT4D89_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後２時５５分 Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of January 2012. These may be subject to change. 1 Battery Pack 12 (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or DMW-BCF10PP DE-A59B charger in the text) 3 4 3 USB Connection Cable 4AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software • Owner’s Manual for a
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DMC-FT4&TS4P-VQT4D89_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後２時５５分 (Important) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera Waterproof/Dustproof Performance This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IPX8” and “IP6X” ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 12 m (40 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. ( ¢1) Anti-shock Perf
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DMC-FT4&TS4P-VQT4D89_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後２時５５分 ∫ Handling of the camera • Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped etc. 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, etc., wipe it off immediate
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VQT4D89~Body1_eng.fm 12 ページ ２０１２年１月１８日 水曜日 午前９時２５分 Check before using underwater Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust, close to water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks. 1 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door. A Brush (supplied) B Side door • If there is any foreign object, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds, causing malfunction. • Wipe it o
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DMC-FT4&TS4P-VQT4D89_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後２時５５分 Using the camera underwater • Use the camera underwater to 12 m (40 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and 40 oC (32 oF and 104 oF). • Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung). • Do not use the camera at a depth of over 12 m (40 feet). • Do not use it in the hot water over 40 oC (104 oF) (in the bath or hot spring). • Do not use the camera underwater longer than 60 minutes continuously. • Do not open or close the side door u
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DMC-FT4&TS4P-VQT4D89_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後２時５５分 2 Drain water by holding the camera upside down and shaking it lightly a few times. • After using the camera at the seaside or under water, or after washing it, water 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 prevent the camera from dropping. 3 Wipe off water drops on the camera with a soft, dry cloth and dry the camera in a shaded a
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VQT4D89~Body1_eng.fm 15 ページ ２０１２年１月２３日 月曜日 午前９時５９分 Names and Functions of Main Parts 1234 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 24 25 23 27 22 212019 18 26 1Flash 20 [DISP.] button 2 GPS status indicator 21 [MENU/SET] button 3 Motion picture button 22 Cursor buttons 4 Shutter button 23 Tripod receptacle 5 Camera [ON/OFF] button 24 [HDMI] socket 6 Self-timer indicator/ • Do not connect with any cable other than an HDMI micro cable AF Assist Lamp/ (RP-CHEU15: optional). Doing so LED light may cause
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DMC-FT4&TS4P-VQT4D89_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後２時５５分 Charging the Battery Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors [10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF)]. Attach the battery, paying attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins. ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator O
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DMC-FT4&TS4P-VQT4D89_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後２時５５分 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • 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-BCF10PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Being caref
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VQT4D89~Body1_eng.fm 18 ページ ２０１２年１月１８日 水曜日 午前９時２５分 Sequence of operations Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set the date and time before using the camera. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. ∫ Selecting the Recording Mode Press [MODE] to select the Recording Mode. : Take pictures with automatic settings. : Take pictures with your own settings. : The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value a
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DMC-FT4&TS4P-VQT4D89_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１２年１月１７日 火曜日 午後２時５５分 ∫ Recording Motion Pictures Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. • Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. • Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [GFS]/[FSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. • Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion pictures recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. Given this constraint
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VQT4D89~Body1_eng.fm 20 ページ ２０１２年１月２３日 月曜日 午前１１時５８分 Recording using the GPS function ∫ About the “GPS” GPS is an abbreviation of [Global Positioning System], which is a system that allows you to check your position utilizing GPS satellites. Calculating the current position by receiving radio waves including orbit information and clock information from multiple GPS satellites is called positioning. The unit can record location name information and latitude/longitude for the recorded image an
