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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TS4
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
VQT4E09
F0112MG0
until
2012/2/22
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Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]).....40 Contents • Selecting a picture.............................40 • Displaying Multiple Screens Before Use (Multi Playback) ................................41 • Using the Playback Zoom .................41 Care of the camera ...................................5 Playing Back Motion Pictures..................42 (Important) About the Waterproof/ • Creating Still Pictures from a Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance Motion Picture ...........................
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Record pictures that look like dioramas Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ...........111 (Miniature Effect Mode)...........................77 • [Rec Mode]......................................111 Taking Pictures that Match the Scene • [Rec Quality]....................................112 Being Recorded (Scene Mode)...............78 • [Continuous AF] ..............................113 • [Portrait] ............................................79 • [Wind Cut] .......................................113 •
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Printing the Pictures ..............................169 • Selecting a single picture and Playback/Editing printing it .........................................170 • Selecting multiple pictures and Various methods of playback................132 printing them ...................................170 • [Slide Show] ....................................133 • Print Settings...................................171 • [Filtering Play] .................................135 • [Calendar] ......................
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Before Use Please be sure to read “(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera” (P8) before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep 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 side door (around the rubber seal or connecting terminals) when the side door is opened or closed in places
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Before Use ∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation) It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. It may be caused by the environment in which the camera is used. What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged • Turn off the power 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 minutes to 2 hours with the side door open when the temperature of the camera gets
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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 12 m (40 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 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 immediately. • Waterproof function of the camera is for sea
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Before Use 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. • 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
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Before Use 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 °F). • 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 hot water over 40 oC (104 °F) (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. • 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 area that is well ventilated. • Dry the camera by sta
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Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding Hand Strap). • Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. • 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 indi
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Before Use Names of the Components 1Flash (P65) 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 LCD monitor (P61, 174, 179) 10 11 12 13 14 11 Speaker (P52) 12 Zoom button (P63) 13 [(] (Playback) button (P40) 14 Strap eyelet (P16) 15 • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera
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Before Use 23 Tripod receptacle 23 24 [HDMI] socket (P155, 157) • Do not connect with any cable other than an HDMI 24 micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). Doing so may cause malfunction. 25 25 Card slot (P21) 27 26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P155, 162, 165, 169) 26 27 Battery slot (P21) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P22. - 15 -
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Preparation Preparation Attaching the Strap Run the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera. • If the strap cord is loose, it may snag when the side door 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 side door. Pass your hand through the strap and adjust its length. Note • Attach the strap correctly following the procedure. • The camera will sink in the water, so use it underwater securely fastening the
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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 °F and 86 °F). – The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the dirt with a dry clot
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Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Recording still pictures Number of recordable Approx. 310 pictures (By CIPA standard in Program AE pictures Mode) Recording time Approx. 155 min 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 s
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Preparation ∫ Recording motion pictures [AVCHD] [MP4] (Recording with picture quality set (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH]) to [FHD]) Recordable time Approx. 100 min Approx. 100 min Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min Approx. 50 min • These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 °F) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be aware that these times are approximate. • Time of recording without using the GPS function. • Actual recordable time is the time of recording possible
