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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
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Basic Operating Instructions

please read the instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.

Digital Camera

DMC-TS2
Model No.
VQT2M30

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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Basic Operating Instructions Model No. please read the instructions completely. Digital Camera...
  • Page 2 Camera information source. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. •...
  • Page 4 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TS2 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
  • Page 5 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. •...
  • Page 6 • Always use a genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (DMW-MCA1; optional). • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ... 31 Deleting Pictures ... 31 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ... 32 Specifications ... 34 Digital Camera Accessory System... 38 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form ... 39 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ... 40 (ENG) VQT2M30...

  • Page 8: (Important) About The Waterproof/Dustproof And Anti-Shock Performance Of The Camera

    If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic Service Center to verify that the waterproofing is still effective. Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the warranty.
  • Page 9 ∫ Handling of the camera • Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low (ski resort etc.) or very high [above 40 oC (104 oF)], inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.

  • Page 10: Maintenance And Waterproof Performance

    Maintenance and Waterproof Performance ∫ To prevent water leaking into the camera, observe the following items before using it. ∫ Check that there is enough remaining battery power or memory in the card. ∫ Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover in places with sand and dust, or with wet hands.
  • Page 11 If there is any crack or deformation in the rubber seal inside the card/battery door and terminal cover, get the camera inspected or repaired by the dealer or an authorized Panasonic Service Center. If there is any foreign object, remove with attached brush.
  • Page 12 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 Service Center for related costs and other information.
  • Page 13 1:With the [LOCK] switch released, close the card/ battery door and terminal cover by pushing until you hear a click. • To prevent water seeping into the camera, be careful not to trap foreign objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc. •...

  • Page 14: Using The Camera Underwater

    • Use the camera underwater up to 10 m (33 feet) depth, water temperature from 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF), and not longer than 60 minutes continuously. • If there is water or dirt on the camera, use it after wiping it off with a dry soft cloth and have it dry out in a well ventilated area.

  • Page 15: Causes Of Water Leak

    • When the camera is used in the following conditions, a gap may occur between the camera and the card/battery door or terminal cover, causing water to leak and malfunction. – When there are foreign objects, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., between the card/ battery door or terminal cover and the camera.

  • Page 16: Caring Of The Camera After Using It Underwater

    Caring of the camera after using it underwater With the card/battery door and terminal cover closed, rinse with water, or if it was used in the sea, soak the unit in fresh water in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less.
  • Page 17 ∫ This unit incorporates a drain design This unit incorporates a drain design, draining water from gaps in the camera [OFF/ON] button and zoom lever etc. As a result of this, bubbles may come out when you soak the unit in water, but it is not a malfunction. •...

  • Page 18: Standard Accessories

    • For information about optional accessories, refer to the ” Accessory System • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. VQT2M30 (ENG) DMW-BCF10PP K1HA14AD0003 “...

  • Page 19: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components Flash Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp/LED light Lens LCD monitor Motion picture button [MENU/SET] button [DISPLAY] button [Q.MENU]/Delete button Playback button 10 Mode dial 11 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure Compensation/Auto Bracket/White Balance fine adjustment B: 4/Macro Mode/ AF Tracking C: 2/Self-timer button D: 1/Flash setting button...
  • Page 20 18 [HDMI] socket 19 [AV/DIGITAL/MULTI] socket • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (DMW-MCA1; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. 20 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCF10PP) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic.

  • Page 22: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Normal Picture Mode Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)

  • Page 23: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG]. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note •...

  • Page 24: 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 B, and release the lock. 2:Slide the release lever A and open the card/battery door.

  • Page 25: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press the [OFF/ON] button. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons • [PRECAUTIONS] is displayed. Be sure to check this so that you can maintain the waterproof performance. (P9) Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 26: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE], and then press 1.

  • Page 27: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode Press the [OFF/ON] button. Switch the Mode by rotating the mode dial. A Mode dial ∫ List of [REC] Modes ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function ( Ñ : Intelligent Auto Mode)

    ñ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function ñ : Intelligent Auto 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. Set the mode dial to [ñ].

  • Page 29: Scene Detection

    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. > ¦ [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET] [i-BABY] •...

  • Page 30: Recording Motion Picture

    ñ· [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Picture This mode can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. Select the Mode. A Mode dial B Motion picture button Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.

  • Page 31: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. A [(] button • Normal Playback is displayed automatically when the power is turned on by pressing and holding the [ ( ] button. Press 2/1 to select the picture. After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to •...

  • Page 32: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
  • Page 33 OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital Zoom: Extended Optical Zoom: Focus range: Shutter system: Burst Recording Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: VQT2M30 (ENG) Information for your safety DC 5.1 V 1.2 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back)
  • Page 35 Hi-speed Burst Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Shutter speed: Exposure (AE): Metering Mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: Recording File Format Still Picture: Pictures with audio: Motion pictures with audio: Approx. 10 pictures/second Approx. 5 pictures/second (3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.) When using the built-in memory: Approx.
  • Page 36 Interface Digital: Analog video/audio:NTSC Terminal [AV/DIGITAL/ MULTI]: [HDMI]: Dimensions: Mass (weight): Operating temperature: Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Language select: Waterproof performance: Crash resistance perfomance: Dustproof performance: VQT2M30 (ENG) “USB 2.0” (High Speed) Audio line output (monaural) Dedicated jack (14 pin) MiniHDMI TypeC Approx.
  • Page 37 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A59B): Input: Output: Operating temperature: Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCF10PP): Voltage/capacity: Information for your safety 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A 4.2 V 0.65 A (Battery charging) ¢ 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF ¢...

  • Page 38: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Product numbers correct as of January 2010. These may be subject to change. ¢ The AC Adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (DMW-MCA1; optional). • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.

  • Page 39: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    City TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY Price Each Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling...

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)
  • Page 41 Mail-In Service For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid to: Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503 panacare us.panasonic.com When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
  • Page 42 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
  • Page 43 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 44 HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

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