Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts4 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TS4
VQT4E09
F0112MG0
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the inst ructions completely.
until 
2012/2/22 
						

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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ................................... 5
(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance 
of the Camera ........................................... 8
Standard Accessories ............................. 13
Names of the Components ..................... 14
Preparation
Attaching the Strap.................................. 16
Charging the Battery ............................... 17• Charging ........................................... 17
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 19
Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the Battery ............................... 21
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 23 • Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time ................................................... 25
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................. 27 • Changing the clock setting ................ 28
Tips for taking good pictures ................... 29 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully ............................................ 29
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ....... 29
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode ................ 30
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite 
Settings (Program AE Mode) .................. 32
Focusing.................................................. 33
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic 
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ............. 35 • Changing the settings ....................... 37
Recording Motion Pictures ...................... 38 Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]).....40
• Selecting a picture.............................40
• Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ................................41
• Using the Playback Zoom .................41
Playing Back Motion Pictures ..................42
• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ...................................43
Deleting Pictures .....................................44
• To delete a single picture ..................44
• 
To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures
................................45
Setting the Menu .....................................46 • Setting menu items ...........................46
• Using the Quick Menu .......................48
About the Setup Menu.............................49
Recording
About the LCD Monitor ............................61
Using the Zoom .......................................63 • 
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom
........................63
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in 
Flash........................................................65 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting ...............................................65
Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/
[Macro Zoom]) .........................................68
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..........69
Using Exposure Compensation ...............70
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket ........71
Taking picture by setting the exposure 
manually (Manual Exposure Mode).........72
Taking Outdoor Pictures Using Specific 
Recording Modes ....................................73 • [Sports] ..............................................73
• [Snow] ...............................................73
• [Beach & Snorkeling] .........................74
• [Underwater] ......................................76 
						

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Record pictures that look like dioramas 
(Miniature Effect Mode) ........................... 77
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene 
Being Recorded (Scene Mode) ............... 78• [Portrait] ............................................ 79
• [Soft Skin].......................................... 79
• [Scenery] ........................................... 79
• [Panorama Shot] ............................... 80
• [Night Portrait] ................................... 82
• [Night Scenery] ................................. 82
• [Handheld Night Shot] ....................... 82
• [Food] ................................................ 83
• [Baby1]/[Baby2]................................. 83
• [Pet]................................................... 84
• [Sunset] ............................................. 84
• [High Sens.] ...................................... 84
• [Glass Through] ................................ 84
Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode) ...... 85
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition 
Function .................................................. 86 • Face Settings .................................... 87
Entering Text ........................................... 90
Using the [Rec] Menu.............................. 91 • [Aspect Ratio].................................... 91
• [Picture Size] ..................................... 92
• [Quality] ............................................. 93
• [Sensitivity] ........................................ 94
• [White Balance] ................................. 95
• [AF Mode] ......................................... 98
• [Quick AF] ....................................... 100
• [Face Recog.].................................. 100
• [i.Exposure] ..................................... 100
• [Min. Shtr Speed] ............................ 101
• [i.Resolution] ................................... 102
• [Digital Zoom] .................................. 102
• [Burst].............................................. 103
• [Time Lapse Shot] ........................... 105
• [Color Mode] ................................... 108
• [AF Assist Lamp] ............................. 108
• [Red-Eye Removal] ......................... 109
• [Stabilizer] ....................................... 109
• [Date Stamp] ................................... 110
• [Clock Set]....................................... 110 Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ...........111
• [Rec Mode] ......................................111
• [Rec Quality]....................................112
• [Continuous AF] ..............................113
• [Wind Cut] .......................................113
GPS/Sensor
Recording using the GPS function ........114• Acquiring of the GPS information ....115
• Update the GPS information ...........118
• Change the recorded location name information ......................................119
• Switch between displaying and  hiding the location name 
information ......................................120
• Register additional landmarks .........120
Sensors (compass/altimeter/barometer) 
are operated
...........................................121
Using the altimeter ................................122 • Adjusting the Altimeter ....................123
• Adding an altimeter log ...................125
• Viewing the altimeter log .................126
• Deleting the altimeter log ................127
Using the barometer ..............................128
Using the compass ................................129 • Adjusting the compass ....................130
Restricting the GPS/sensor functions....131 • Disabling the GPS/sensors when the power is turned off ....................131 
						

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Playback/Editing
Various methods of playback ................ 132• [Slide Show] .................................... 133
• [Filtering Play] ................................. 135
• [Calendar] ....................................... 137
Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ...... 138 • [Auto Retouch] ................................ 138
Using the [Playback] Menu ................... 139 • [Upload Set] .................................... 139
• [Title Edit] ........................................ 141
• [Place-Name Edit] ........................... 142
• [Text Stamp].................................... 143
• [Video Divide] .................................. 146
• [Resize] ........................................... 147
• [Cropping] ....................................... 148
• [Favorite] ......................................... 149
• [Print Set] ........................................ 150
• [Protect]........................................... 152
• [Face Rec Edit] ............................... 153
• [Copy].............................................. 154
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV 
Screen ................................................... 155• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ............... 157
Playing back 3D pictures....................... 159
Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and 
Motion Pictures ..................................... 161 • Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder .................................... 161
• Copy the playback image using  an AV cable .................................... 162
• Copying to a PC using 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ...................... 163
Connecting to a PC ............................... 164 • Acquiring of still pictures and 
[MP4] motion pictures (other than 
[AVCHD] motion pictures)............... 165
• Uploading the images to sharing 
sites ................................................ 168 Printing the Pictures ..............................169
• Selecting a single picture and printing it .........................................170
• Selecting multiple pictures and  printing them ...................................170
• Print Settings ...................................171
Others
Screen Display ......................................174
Cautions for Use....................................176
Message Display ...................................190
Troubleshooting.....................................193 
						

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Before Use
Before UseCare 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 with sand or dust, etc. This may result 
in the impairment of the waterproof performance if the side door is 
closed with foreign objects adhered. Be extremely careful since it 
may result in malfunction, etc.
•If any foreign object is adhered to the inner side of the side door, 
remove with the supplied brush.
•If any liquid such as water droplets is adhered to the camera or inner 
side of the side door, wipe off with a soft, dry cloth. Do not open or 
close the side door near the water, when underwater, using wet 
hands, or when the camera is wet. It may cause water leakage.
Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking 
the camera. Also, do not apply strong pressure to the camera.
e.g.: –
Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it 
into a full or tight bag, etc.
–Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the 
camera.
–When strong pressure is applied using the camera at a depth exceeding 
12 m (40 feet).
•Waterproof performance may be impaired.•Lens or LCD monitor may be damaged.•It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function.
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. 
						

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∫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 close to the ambient temperature.
•Contact Panasonic’s Service Center if the fogging does not 
disappear.
Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged
Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the camera is 
used in areas that undergo a significant change in  temperature or in high humidity, such as 
the following:
•
When the camera is  used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach, etc.•When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a ski resort or at 
high altitude
•When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment 
						

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Before Use
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 Inte rnet, 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. 
Therefore, when taking digital still photos, care should be taken in determining whether 
you wish to have the GPS feature enabled or disabled.
About the location name information of this unit
Be sure to read the “User License Agreement for Location Name data” on P184  before 
using.
When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], GPS function will operate even when the power 
is turned off.
•
Electromagnetic waves, etc. from this unit may affect other electronic devices, so set 
[GPS Setting] to [OFF] or [Airplane Mode] to [ON] and turn the power of the unit off during 
plane takeoff or landing, or in an area where use is prohibited.  (P115)
•Battery power is consumed even if the power is turned off when [GPS Setting] is set to [ON].
About the information of recording location
•Location names of the recording locations or landmarks (such as name of the building, etc.) are 
as of December 2011. Information will not be updated.
•Depending on the country or the region, there may be less information for location names and 
landmark names.
About the positioning
•It will take longer for positioning in an environment where it is harder to receive the radio waves 
from the GPS satellites. (P114)
•Even if the receiving condition of the radio waves is excellent, it may take approx. 2 to 
3 minutes to complete the positioning when performing positioning for the first time or 
when you perform positioning after turning on the power again after turning the unit off 
with the [GPS Setting] set to [OFF] or [Airplane Mode] set to [ON].
•The positions of the GPS satellites are changing constantly, so positioning may not be 
performed or the information may have errors depending on the recording location or 
conditions.
•For details on how to perform positioning smoothly, read “Receiving signals from GPS 
satellites” on  P114 .
When used during overseas travel etc.
•The GPS may not operate in China or close to the Chinese border in neighbouring countries. (As of December 2011)
•The usage of GPS etc., may be restricted depending on the country or the region. This camera 
has a GPS function, so check with the embassies or travel agencies, etc. prior to your overseas 
travel regarding any restrictions on cameras with a built-in GPS function.
•Information measured on this unit is only a rough indication. Do not use it for technical 
purposes.
•When using this unit for full-scale mountain climbing, trekking, or underwater, use the 
measured information (direction, altitude, depth, atmospheric pressure) only as a rough 
indication, and always carry a map and purpose-built measurement tools.
About the GPS
About the compass, altimeter, depth meter, and barometer 
						

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(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and 
Anti-shock Performance of the Camera
This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all 
conditions.
¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure 
in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic.
¢ 2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S. Defense 
Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm (4 feet), at 
26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 
26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to 
pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices)
Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. 
However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4 feet) to 200 cm (6.6 feet) dropping 
onto 3 cm (0.1 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed.
(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop 
impact is applied.)
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 Method 516.5-Shock”. The 
camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 2 m (6.6 feet) onto 3 cm (0.1 feet) 
thick plywood. In most cases this camera  should not sustain any damage if 
dropped from a height not exceeding 2 m (6.6 feet). ( ¢2) 
						

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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 th at 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 and fresh water only.•Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the 
warranty.
•The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.•Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding Hand Strap).•Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet 
card or battery into the camera.
•Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low (at 
ski resorts or at high altitude, etc.) or very high [above 40 oC (104 °F)], inside a car under strong 
sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.
∫ About the [Precautions] demonstration display ([Requirements for Underwater 
use])
•
[Precautions] is displayed when the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, with the 
side door completely closed.
•Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.
1Press  2 to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].
•It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts.
2Press  2/1  to select the picture.
•
It can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET].•When it is forcefully ended while checking by turning the unit off or pressing [MENU/SET], 
[Precautions] is displayed every time the power is turned on.
3After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•When [MENU/SET] is pressed after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions] is not displayed 
from the next time the power is turned on.
•This can also be viewed from [Precautions]  (P49) in the [Setup] menu.
2: Return to the previous screen
1 : View the next screen 
						

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1Check 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 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 any sand, etc. that may adhere to the sides and corners of 
the rubber seal.
•Remove large foreign objects, wet sand, etc., using the shorter (harder) side of the brush.
A Brush (supplied)
B Side door
2Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side door.
•The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To 
avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be replaced once each year. 
Please contact Panasonic’s Service Center for related costs and other information.
3Close the side door securely.
•Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until the red part is no longer visible.•To prevent water seeping into the camera, be careful not to trap foreign objects such as 
liquids, sand, hair or dust, etc.
C Red part
D [LOCK] switch (gray part)
E Released state
F Locked state
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.
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