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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TS5
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Contents Before Use Care of the camera...................................................................................................... 7 (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera.................................................................. 10 Standard Accessories............................................................................................... 15 Names and Functions of Main Parts...................................................
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Recording About the LCD Monitor ............................................................................................. 62 Using the Zoom ......................................................................................................... 64 • Optical Zoom ...................................................................................................... 64 • Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) .............................................................................. 65 • Intelligent Z
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• [Pet] .................................................................................................................... 91 • [Sunset]............................................................................................................... 92 • [High Sens.] ........................................................................................................ 92 • [Starry Sky] ......................................................................................................... 92
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• Output GPS logs to files ................................................................................... 133 • Delete GPS Logs.............................................................................................. 134 Sensors (compass/altimeter/barometer) are operated ........................................ 135 Using the altimeter.................................................................................................. 136 • Adjusting the Altimeter..........................
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Connecting Easily to a Smartphone/tablet (NFC)................................................. 182 • Controlling this camera remotely with a smartphone/tablet by using the NFC function ................................................................................ 182 • Transferring images in this camera to a smartphone/tablet one at a time by using the NFC function ................................................................................ 183 • About NFC...............................
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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. Care of the camera ∫ Handling of the camera (to prevent water leakage and malfunction) • Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the side door (around the rubber seal or connecting terminals) when the side door is opened or closed in places with sand
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Before Use ∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation) This unit has been designed to prevent condensation by Anti-fog glass, however it may be caused by the environment in which the camera is used. It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged • Turn this unit off and open the side door in a place with constant ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, sand and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in 10 min
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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. The specific physical address of this location can easily be derived from this information. If you upload such “geotagged” photos to the Internet, a social networking site or any other electronic media, the precise location of where the photo was taken will remain embedded in the photo and can be viewed by others. T
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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 “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 13 m (43 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. (¢1) Anti-shock Performance This camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F
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Before Use ∫ 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 Panasonic 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 immediately. • Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh wat
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Before Use Check before using underwater Always wipe the rubber seal on the side door and the area where rubber seal sits with a dry, lint-free cloth. 1 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the 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 off with a soft, dry cloth if there is any liquid. It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the cam
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Before Use Using the camera underwater • Use the camera underwater to 13 m (43 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 13 m (43 feet). • Do not use it in hot water over 40 oC (104 oF) (in the bath or hot spring). • Do not use the camera underwater for longer than 60 minutes continuously. • Do not open or close the side door underwater. • Do not apply shock to the camera under
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Before Use 2 Drain water by holding the camera upside down and shaking it lightly a few times. • Make sure to put your hand through the strap to prevent the camera from falling. 3 Wipe off water drops on the camera with a soft, dry cloth and dry the camera in a shaded area that is well ventilated. • Dry the camera by standing it on a dry cloth. This unit incorporates drain design, draining water in gaps in the camera [ON/OFF] button and zoom button, etc. • Do not dry the camera with hot a
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Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • Supplied accessories are not waterproof. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”. • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card an
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Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 1Flash (P66) 1 23 4 2 Self-timer indicator (P70)/ AF Assist Lamp (P115)/ LED light (P56) 3 Lens (P8, 237, 255) 4 Speaker (P53) 5 LCD monitor (P62, 231, 236) 5678910 6 [Wi-Fi] button (P177) ® 7Wi-Fi connection lamp (P174) 8 Zoom button (P64) 9[(] (Playback) button (P42) 10 Strap eyelet (P30) • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. • Be sure to attach the strap to the strap eyelet. 16 15 141312 11 11 D
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Before Use 17 Microphone 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 GPS antenna (P121) 19 Camera [ON/OFF] button (P28) 20 GPS status indicator (P122) 21 Shutter button (P32, 36) 22 Motion picture button (P39) 23 Tripod mount 23 24 • A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if attached. 24 NFC antenna [ ] (P182) 25 [HDMI] socket (P213, 215) • Do not connect with any cable other than an HDMI micro 25 29 cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). Doing so may cause 26 malfunction. 30 27 26 Ca
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Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any
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Preparation ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator On: Charging. Off: Charging has completed. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.) • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes – The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF). – The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth
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Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Recording still pictures Number of recordable Approx. 370 pictures (By CIPA standard in Program AE pictures Mode) Recording time Approx. 185 min 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 s
