Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts4 Basic Owners Manual

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∫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 water...

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1Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door.ABrush (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 off with a soft, dry cloth if there is any liquid.
It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the camera with liquid adhered.
•If there is any foreign material, remove with supplied brush.•Be extremely careful to remove...

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•Use the camera underwater to 12 m (40 feet) with the water temperature between 0oC 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 (104oF) (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 underwater.•Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may not be...

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2Drain 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.
3Wipe 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...

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1Flash
2 GPS status indicator
3 Motion picture button
4 Shutter button
5 Camera [ON/OFF] button
6 Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp/
LED light
7 GPS antenna
8 Microphone
9Lens
10 LCD monitor
11 Speaker
12 Zoom button
13 [ (] (Playback) button
14 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when 
using the camera to ensure that you 
will not drop it.
15 Release lever
16 [LOCK] switch
17 Side door
18 [MODE] button
19 [Q.MENU]/[ ] (Delete/Cancel)  button 20...

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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 [10oC to 30oC (50oF to 86 oF)].
∫About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10PP.
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...

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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 careful about the battery 
orientation, insert all the way...

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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 ModePress [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 and the shutter speed that are manually...

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∫Recording Motion PicturesStart 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, the 
maximum length of continuous recording in [FHD] is...

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Recording using the GPS function
∫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...