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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TS2
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
VQT2Q86
until
2010/2/28
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• When the subject is not in focus Contents (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take)...............................50 Before Use • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......51 • Direction Detection Function .............51 Taking Pictures with the Zoom................52 Quick Guide ..............................................5 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the (Important) About the Waterproof/ Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Dustproof and Anti-sh
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• [HI-SPEED BURST]..........................82 Taking and Viewing clipboard pictures • [FLASH BURST] ...............................83 (Clipboard Mode)...................................124 • Taking clipboard pictures ................124 • [STARRY SKY] .................................84 • Viewing clipboard pictures ..............126 • [FIREWORKS] ..................................84 Entering Text.........................................128 • [AERIAL PHOTO] .............................85 • [PI
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Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ...153 • Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied).........................153 • Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot ................154 • Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket ...................................154 Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures .....................................160 • Copy the playback image using an AV cable ....................................16
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Before Use Please be sure to read “(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera” (P7) and “Maintenance and Waterproof Performance” (P8) before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in. Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P19) • T
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Before Use Turn the camera on to take pictures. 1 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P45) Play back the pictures. 1 Press [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P55) - 6 -
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Before Use Before Use (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera • Please observe the following precautions, and avoid using this camera in any situation where the camera is subject to high water pressure. 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 ¢1 not exceeding 10
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Before Use Before Use Maintenance and Waterproof Performance ∫ To prevent water leaking into the camera, observe the following items before using it. ∫ Check that there is enough remaining battery power or memory in the card. ∫ Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover in places with sand and dust, near water, or with wet hands. ∫ At purchase, the [LOCK] switch is in the locked state. When opening the card/ battery door and terminal cover, first release the lock. • Release t
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Before Use If there is any foreign object, remove with attached brush. I: Brush (supplied) • 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. Example of foreign object on the inner side of the card/battery door J: Area where rubber seal sits (around the card/ battery compartment) K: Rubber seal site (around the card/battery cover) Example of foreign object on the inner side of the terminal cover
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Before Use 1:With the [LOCK] switch released, close the card/battery door and terminal cover by pushing until you hear a click. • To prevent water seeping into the camera, be careful not to trap foreign objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc. • Closing the door with the [LOCK] switch in the locked state may result in damage or leaks. 2:Slide the [LOCK] switch in the direction of the arrow until the visible red portion is no longer visible and the switch is locked. • If you use the c
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Before Use Using the camera underwater • Use the camera underwater up to 10 m (33 feet) depth, water temperature from 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF), and not longer than 60 minutes continuously. • If there is water or dirt on the camera, use it after wiping it off with a dry soft cloth and have it dry out in a well ventilated area. • Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover. • Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may not be maintained, and
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Before Use Caring for the camera after using it underwater 1 With the card/battery door and terminal cover closed, rinse with water, or if it was used in the sea, soak the unit in fresh water in a shallow container of for 10 minutes or less. • If you have attached the silicon jacket, be sure to rinse the camera after removing it. • Leaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause damage, discoloration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration. 2 Wipe off the wat
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Before Use ∫ This unit incorporates drain design This unit incorporates drain design, draining water from gaps such as in the camera [OFF/ON] button and zoom lever etc. As a result of this, bubbles may be seen when you soak the unit in water, but it is not a malfunction. • Example of water droplets around card/battery slot. A: Water droplet B:Battery C:Card • Water droplets may attach to the card or the battery when the card/battery door is opened without fully drying the camera after it is
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Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. • Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding hand strap/silicon jacket). • Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. • The charger is stored inside the silicon jacket. • 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 Operating Instructions. • Battery Pack is i
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Before Use Names of the Components 1Flash (P62) 1 2 3 2 Self-timer indicator (P69)/ AF Assist Lamp (P121)/LED light (P123) 3 Lens (P177, 178) 4 LCD monitor (P60, 172) 45 11 5 Motion picture button (P42) 6 [MENU/SET] button (P29) 10 7 [DISPLAY] button (P60) 8 [Q.MENU] (P34)/Delete button (P58) 9 9 Playback button (P31, 42) 10 Mode dial (P42) 6 78 11 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure Compensation (P70)/ Auto Bracket (P71)/White Balance fine adjustment (P111) B: 4/Macro Mode (P67)/ AF Tracking (P47, 11
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Before Use 12 Speaker (P134) 1213 14 13 Microphone (P89, 120) 14 Zoom lever (P52) e.g.: To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Place your finger on the zoom lever, 15 16 and press [T] 15 Camera [OFF/ON] button (P29) 16 Shutter button (P45) 17 Hand strap eyelet (P17) • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 17 18 18 [HDMI] socket (P155, 157) 19 19 [AV/DIGITAL/MULTI] socket (P26, 153, 162, 166) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that th
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Preparation Preparation Attaching the Hand Strap Run the hand strap through the hand strap eyelet on the camera. • If the hand strap cord is loose, it may snag when the terminal cover is opened or closed. Since damage or leaks may result, be sure to attach the cord firmly, checking that it is not snagged in the terminal cover. Insert your hand following the arrow, then adjust the length. Note • Attach the hand strap correctly following the procedure. • The camera will sink in water, so use
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Preparation Preparation Attaching the Silicon Jacket It is recommended to attach the silicon jacket to prevent unintentional opening of the card/battery door or the terminal cover when using the camera in the mountains or near water. • Check that this unit is turned off. • Attach the Silicon Jacket in an area where there is no sand or dust. Securely attach the Silicon Jacket to the camera. • Do not forcibly attach the Silicon Jacket to the camera. It may damage the camera or Silicon Jacket.
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Preparation 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 lia
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Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into 90 the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right. inlet type ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator A of the char
