Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts30 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Preparation
•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if  left for a long period of time after 
being charged.)
•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD  monitor to clear before removing 
the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operat e normally and the card itself may be 
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
∫ About the water leakage warning message
To maintain the waterproof performance of this unit, a message  prompting to check for any 
foreign material inside the side door or to perform maintenance  is displayed along with a 
warning sound when the following are performed.  (P144)
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When this unit is turned on after  opening the side door and replacing the card.•When this unit is turned on after  opening the side door and replacing the battery.
•After opening the side door, close it securely taking care not  to get any foreign objects caught.
•If foreign objects are present, wipe them off with a dry, lint-free cloth.•Warning message display can be turned off by pressing any butto n.
The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated 
Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) 
cannot be used by itself.
1Open the side door  A.
2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction.
3 Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
4 Connect the AC adaptor  B to the [DC IN] socket  C of the DC 
coupler.
•
Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this camera  are 
used. Using any other equipment may cause damage.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC  adaptor.
•Side door cannot be closed while the AC adaptor is connected.•Do not apply any force to the side door with the weight of the cable or your hand when the AC 
adaptor is connected. It may cause damage.
•The DC coupler may get disconnected from this unit if a cable is pulled when connecting the 
AC adaptor, so take caution.
•Before removing the DC coupler, turn the camera off and disconn ect the AC adaptor.
•Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.•Waterproof/dustproof function does not operate when the AC adap tor is connected.
Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) inst ead of the battery 
						

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Preparation
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P119)
•Memory size: Approx. 220 MB•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the  access time for a card.
The following cards, which conform to the SD video standard, can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
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Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This site is English only.)
The following operations can be performed using this unit:
When a card has not been 
inserted Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory and played 
back.
When a card has been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the ca
rd and played back.
•When using the built-in memory
k>ð (access indication¢)•When using the card
 (access indication¢)
¢ The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are bei ng recorded on the 
built-in memory (or the card).
Built-in Memory
Card
Remarks
SD Memory Card 
(8 MB to 2 GB)•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher 
when recording motion pictures.
•SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only 
with their compatible devices.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using  
the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48GB, 64GB)
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous 
writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.e.g.:
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Preparation
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) 
when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being writ ten, read or deleted, or the 
built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, d o not subject the camera to 
vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit  may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electrici ty, perform the operation again.
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, no 
further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The a bility to write, delete and 
format data is restored when the switch is returned to its orig inal position.)
•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or l ost due to 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the c amera or the card. We 
recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it  on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.  (P50)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallo wing.
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Preparation
∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and avai lable recording time
•Switch the display (number of recordable pictures, available re cording time, etc.) by pressing 
[DISP.].  (P51)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These 
vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card .)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the 
subjects.
∫ Number of recordable pictures
•[ i 99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for sec ond.
•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously is 29 minute s 59 seconds.•The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recordi ng time
ANumber of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
[Picture Size]Built-in Memory
(Approx. 220 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
16M (4:3) 343004910 9880
5M (4:3) 7666010620 21490
0.3M (4:3) 1170 10240 162960 247160
[Rec Quality]Built-in Memory
(Approx. 220 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
HD j23m45s 6h28m15s 13h5m20s
VGA 5m52s 52m17s 14h14m28s 28h48m24s
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A
R1m10s
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Preparation
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Press camera [ON/OFF] button.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, 
proceed to [Requirements for Underwater use] 
below.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET].
[Requirements for Underwater use]
Be sure to check this so that you can maintain the waterproof performance.
[Please set the clock] is displayed after viewing the last scre en.
For details, refer to  P9. 
						

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Preparation
Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time 
display format), and press 3/ 4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
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You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing 
[].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET].  (P40)
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The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.
•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in  clock battery even without the 
battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to  charge the built-in battery.)
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the 
picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date S tamp] or [Text Stamp].
•If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of 
the camera.
Changing the Clock Setting 
						

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Preparation
Tips for taking good pictures
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and 
stand with your feet slightly apart.
•To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist.  (P14)•Do not swing around or pull forcefully on the unit with the strap attached. The strap may break.•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter bu tton.
•Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF assist lamp/LED light, microphone, speaker or lens 
etc.
ASt r ap
B Speaker
C Flash
D Microphone
E AF Assist Lamp/LED light
∫Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played ba ck vertically (rotated). (Only 
when [Rotate Disp.]  (P49)  is set)
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When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction Detection 
function may not work correctly.
•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not d isplayed vertically.
When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P96), a tripod or the Self-timer  (P59).
•Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following case s. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears  on the screen. We recommend using 
a tripod.
–Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction–[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Starry Sky](Scene Mode)
Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully
Preventing jitter (camera shake) 
						

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Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode
∫List of Recording Modes
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When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to Recording  Mode, the previously set 
Recording Mode will be set.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select the Recording Mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
Intelligent Auto Mode  (P29)Beach & Surf Mode (P67)
The subjects are recorded using settings 
automatically selected by the camera. This mode is optimal for
 taking pictures to 
3 m (10 feet) underwater and at the beach.
Normal Picture Mode  (P32)Advanced Underwater Mode  (P68)
The subjects are recorded using your own 
settings. This mode is optimal for
 taking pictures at 
depths of 3 m (10 feet) to 8 m (26 feet).
Creative Control Mode  (P62)Panorama Shot Mode (P69)
Record while checking the image effect. This mode allows you to  take panorama 
pictures.
Sports Mode  (P67)Scene Mode (P72)
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting 
events, etc. This allows you to take pictures that match 
the scene being recorded.
Snow Mode 
(P67)
This allows you to take pictures that show 
the snow as white as possible at a ski resort 
or a snow-covered mountain. 
						

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Basic
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode: 
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who  want to leave the settings 
to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene Detection /Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitiv ity control/Auto White Balance/
Face Detection/[i.Exposure]/[i.Resolution]/[i.ZOOM]/[AF Assist La mp]/[Red-Eye Removal]/
[Stabilizer]/[Continuous AF]
Press [MODE].
A Shutter button
Press  3/4/2/1 to select [Intelligent Auto], and 
then press [MENU/SET].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus indication  B (green) lights when the subject is 
focused.
•The AF area  C is displayed around the subject’s face by the 
Face Detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the  
point on the subject which is in focus.
• The minimal distance (how close you can be to the  subject) will change depending on the zoom factor. 
Please check with the recordable range display on the 
screen.
 (P33)•If you press 3  while [AF Tracking] is displayed, you can set 
AF tracking. For details, refer to  P84. (AF tracking is 
canceled by pressing  3 again)
Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
BC 
						

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Basic
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in 
blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual  red.
When taking pictures
When recording motion pictures
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard  settings are set.•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects  a person’s face, and it will 
adjust the focus and exposure.  (Face Detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged th at camera shake is minimal when the 
Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be  set to a maximum of 8 seconds. 
Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
•When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the  registered face is detected, [R] is 
displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
•Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may  be identified for the same subject.
–Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the color of the subject, 
the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
–Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness con ditions, underwater, when the 
camera is shaken, when zoom is used
•For the best results, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording Mode.
•Face Detection may become slower or it may not detect underwater.
When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the c amera will automatically 
attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the pictu re.
In Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight compensation works automatically. The [ ] is displayed on 
the screen when backlighting is detected. (Depending on the bac klighting conditions, 
backlighting may not be detected correctly.)
Scene Detection
¦
>[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]
¢1
[i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset]
[i-Baby]
¢ 2
¢ 1 Only when [ ] is selected.
¢ 2 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for bi rthdays of registered 
faces already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or  younger is detected.
¦>[i-Portrait][i-Scenery]
[i-Low Light] [i-Macro]
The Backlight Compensation