Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts4 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion 
Pictures
Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on 
the file format (JPEG, MPO, AVCHD,  or MP4). Here are a few suggestions.
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See the operating instructions for the recorder about the details about copying and playing 
back.
Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder
Panasonic devices compatible with the respective file 
format (such as a Blu-ray Disc recorder) can be used to 
copy the images.
For details on compatible devices, refer to the support sites 
below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)¢ Some compatible devices may not be sold in certain countries and regions. 
						

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Copy images played back with this unit to Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, hard disk, or video using 
a Blu-ray Disc Recorder, DVD recorder, or video.
This can be played back with equipment that is not compatible with high definition, so it is 
convenient for distributing copies. Image will be standard quality instead of high definition 
at this time.
1Connect this unit with the recording equipment with an AV cable (supplied).2Start the playback of this unit.
3Start the recording on the recording equipment.
•When ending the recording (copying), stop the playback on this unit after stopping the 
recording in recording equipment.
Note
•When you play back motion pictures on 4:3 aspect ratio TV, you must set [TV Aspect]  (P58) on 
this unit to [4:3] before starting a copy. The image will appear vertically long if you play back 
motion pictures copied with [16:9] setting on a [4:3] aspect TV.
•It is recommended to turn off the display of the screen by pressing the [DISP.] on the camera 
while copying.  (P61)
•See the instruction manual for the recording equipment about the details of copying and playing 
back.
Copy the playback image using an AV cable
1Yellow: to the video input socket
2 White: to the audio input socket
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1Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to the PC.
•Read the separate “Basic Owner’s Manual” for more information about the software in the 
CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it.
2Connect camera to PC.
•For details on how to connect the camera, refer to “Acquiring of still pictures and [MP4] 
motion pictures (other than [AVCHD] motion pictures)”  (P165) .
3Copy the images to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.
•For details, refer to the operating instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF).
Note
•Do not delete or move imported files or fol ders in Windows Explorer. When viewing in 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”, you will not be able to play back or edit.
Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”
The software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the CD-ROM 
(supplied) can be used to save all the still pictures and 
motion pictures recorded by the camera in their various 
formats to your computer. 
						

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Connecting to a PC
You can transfer the pictures in the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.
•Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions of your PC.
•If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message 
prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased 
so do not choose to format.)
If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of 
doing this.
•Read the separate “Basic Owner’s Manual” for more information about the software in the 
CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it.
∫PC that can be used
The unit can be connected to any PC cap able of recognizing a mass storage device.
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Windows support: Window s 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP/Windows 2000/
Windows Me
•Mac support: OS X v10.1 ~ v10.7
AVCHD motion pictures may not be imported correctly when copied as files or folder.
•With Windows, always import AVCHD motion pictures using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”, one of 
the programs on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•With a Mac, AVCHD motion pictures can be imported using “iMovie’11”.
(For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.) 
						

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Preparations:
Turn on the camera and the PC.
Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory.
Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].
•If [USB Mode] (P58)  is set to [PC] in the [Setup] menu in advance, the camera will be 
automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB Mode] selection screen.
•When the camera has been connected to the PC with [USB Mode] set to 
[PictBridge(PTP)], a message may appear on the PC’s screen. Close the screen by 
selecting [Cancel], safely remove the USB connection cable  (P167), and set the 
[USB Mode] to [PC].
Operate the PC.
•You can save the images into the PC by dragging and dropping the image or the folder 
with the image you would like to transfer onto the different folder in the PC.
Note
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining battery 
power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the alarm beeps.
Refer to 
“Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely”  (P167)  before disconnecting the 
USB connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.
•Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional), turn the camera off.•Before inserting or removing a card/battery, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB 
connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.
Acquiring of still pictures and [MP4] motion pictures 
(other than [AVCHD] motion pictures)
•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them 
straight out. (Otherwise, the connectors may bend out of shape, causing a 
malfunction.) Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cause 
malfunction.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.
A USB connection cable (supplied)
B Align the marks, and insert.
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∫Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder 
composition)
A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations.
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After [No.Reset]  (P57) in the [Setup] menu has been executed•When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted (such as when 
pictures were taken using another maker of camera)
•When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder
For Windows: A drive ([Removable Disk]) is displayed in [Computer]
For Mac: A drive ([LUMIX], [NO_NAME] or [Untitled]) is displayed on the 
desktop
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Built-in Memory•Card
DCIM: Images
1 Folder number
2 File number
3 JPG: Still pictures
MP4: [MP4] Motion pictures
MPO: 3D pictures
MISC: DPOF print
Favorite
AVCHD: [AVCHD] Motion pictures
LOG: Altimeter log
AD_LUMIX: For Upload set
LUMIXUP.EXE: Upload tool “LUMIX Image Uploader”
¢Cannot be created in the built-in memory.
AV C H D
AD_LUMIX
LUMIXUP.EXE
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∫Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely
Select the [ ] icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject 
DMC-XXX] (XXX varies by model).
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Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.•If the icon is not displayed, check that [Access] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the 
digital camera before removing the hardware.
∫ Connection in the PTP Mode (WindowsR XP, Windows VistaR, WindowsR 7 and 
Mac OS X only)
Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge(PTP)].
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Data can now be read only from the card into the PC.•When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures may not be imported in the PTP 
Mode.
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Still pictures and motion pictures can be uploaded to image sharing sites (Facebook/
YouTube) using the upload tool “LUMIX Image Uploader”.
You do not need to transfer the images to the PC or install dedicated software onto the PC, 
so you can easily upload the images even away from your home or work if there is a PC 
that is connected to the network.
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It is only compatible with a PC with Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7.•For details, refer to the operating instructions of “LUMIX Image Uploader” (PDF).
Preparations:
Setup the images to upload with [Upload Set]  (P139).
Connect the PC to the Internet.
Create an account at the image sharing site to be used, and prepare the login information.
1Startup the “LUMIXUP.EXE” by double-clicking it.  (P166)
•An upload tool “LUMIX Image Uploader” may startup automatically if the 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is installed.
2Select the destination to upload.
•Operate following the instructions displayed on the PC screen.
Note
•Operation cannot be guaranteed for future specification changes of the YouTube and Facebook 
services. Service contents or screen may be modified without notice. 
(This service is as of December 1st, 2011)
•Do not upload any images protected by copyright, unless you own the copyright yourself, or 
have permission from the relevant copyright holder.
•Images may contain personal information that can be used to identify the user, such as a 
title, the time and date when the images were taken, and the location where the image 
was taken if the camera includes a GPS function. Check this information before 
uploading images to image sharing sites.
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Printing the Pictures
If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to 
be printed out and instruct that printing be started from the camera’s LCD monitor.
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Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to 
the operating instructions of your printer.
Preparations:
Turn on the camera and the printer.
Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory.
Check print quality and other settings on the printer before printing the pictures.
Connect the printer and camera with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
Press 3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining battery 
power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected, the status indicator blinks 
and the alarm beeps. If this happens during prin ting, stop printing at once. If not printing, 
disconnect the USB connection cable.
•Do not disconnect the USB cable while [ å] (Cable disconnect prohibit icon) is displayed.
(May not be displayed depending on the type of printer used)
•Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional), turn the camera off.•Before inserting or removing a card/battery, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB 
connection cable.
•Motion pictures cannot be printed out.
•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them 
straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape which will cause a 
malfunction.) Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cause 
malfunction.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.
A USB connection cable (supplied)
B Align the marks, and insert.
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Selecting a single picture and printing itPress  2/1 to select the picture and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press  3 to select [Print start] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•Refer to P171 for the items that can be set before starting to print 
the pictures.
•Disconnect the USB connecti on cable after printing.
Selecting multiple pictures and printing them
Press  3.
Press  3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
ItemDescription of settings
[Multi Select] Multiple pictures are printed at one time.
•Press 
3/4 /2/ 1 to select the pictures, and then press [DISP.]. (When 
[DISP.] is pressed again, the setting is canceled.)
•After the pictures have been selected, press [MENU/SET].
[Select All] Prints all the stored pictures.
[Print Set (DPOF)] Prints the pictures set in [Print Set] only.  (P150)
[Favorite] Prints the pictures set as favorites only.  (P149)
Press 3 to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/SET].
•If the print check screen has appeared, select [Yes], and print the pictures.•Refer to  P171 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures.•Disconnect the USB connecti on cable after printing.
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