Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts4 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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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. (P10)•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.•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery 
orientation, insert all the way until you...

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Note
•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 operate 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...

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P154)•Memory size: Approx. 20 MB•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
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 card and 
played back.
•When using the built-in memory:
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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.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on 
the card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
Note
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(optional) during...

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∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
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You can confirm the number of recordable pictures and available recording time by pressing 
[DISP.] several times.  (P61)
•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...

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∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
Note
•Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when 
[Upload Set] is performed.
•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...

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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].
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...

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Press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
Select [Yes] to automatically correct the clock, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•Message screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to select the home area, and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen to operate the altimeter, 
barometer and compass is displayed. Select [Yes] to 
operate them.
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P46)
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The clock can be reset as shown in...

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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. (P16)•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF Assist Lamp/LED light, microphone or lens, 
etc.
ASt ra p
B Flash
C AF Assist Lamp/LED light
D Microphone
∫Direction Detection...

Basic
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BasicSelecting the Recording Mode
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select the Recording 
Mode.
Press [MENU/SET].