Panasonic TS4 User Manual
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1. Pentium III 1 GHz or higher Windows 7 Display 1024768 pixels or more 1920 1080 pixels or more recommended RAM 512 MB or more Windows XP Windows Vista 1 GB or more Windows 7 32bit 2 GB or more Windows 7 64bit Free hard disk space 450 MB or more for installing software Refer to the operating instructions of PHOTOfunSTUDIO PDF for further operating environment Insert the CD ROM with the supplied software e When you insert the supplied CD ROM the install menu will start Click on the Applications on the install menu Click on the Recommended Installation Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen Note The software compatible with your PC will be installed e PHOTOfunSTUDIO is not compatible with Mac ENG VaT4D89 25 Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption DC 5 1 V 1 4 W When recording 0 7 W When playing back Camera effective pixels 12 100 000 pixels Image sensor 1 2 33 CCD total pixel number 12 500 000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 4 6x zoom f 4 9 mm to 22 8 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm to 128 mm F3 3 Wide to F5 9 Tele Image stabilizer Optical method Focus range Normal 30 cm 0 98 feet to Macro 5 cm 0 16 feet Wide 30 cm 0 98 feet Intelligent auto Tele to Mot2. RP SDU64GE1K RP SDU32GU1K RP SDU16GU1K RP SDU08GU1K RP SDU04GU1K RP SDL16GU1K RP SDLO8GU1K RP SDLO4GU1K RP SDLO2GU1K Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card Product numbers correct as of January 2012 These may be subject to change The AC Adaptor optional can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler optional The AC adaptor optional cannot be used by itself NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary between countries Consult your local dealer ENG VaT4D89 29 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Digital Camera Model 2 Items Ordered Accessory Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Shipping amp Handling 6 95 Subtotal Your State amp Local Sales Tax Total 3 Method of payment check one American Express VISA Credit Card O MasterCard Expiration Date O Discover Customer Signature Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phone Day __ Street Address Night ___ City State Zip
3. TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 6 PM M F PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave S Kent WA 98032 30 VAT4D89 ENG Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products Limited Warranty 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 Marketing Company of North America 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 repair your product with new or refurbished parts b replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by the warrantor Product or Part Name Parts Labor Digital Still Camera 1 year 1 year SD Memory Cards Rechargeable Battery Pack defective exchange 90 days Not Applicable During the Labor warranty period there will be n
4. charger and battery e The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery before use Charge the battery with the charger indoors 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery Connect the charger to the electrical outlet The CHARGE indicator lights up and charging begins E About the CHARGE indicator On Charging Off Charging has completed Charging time Approx 130 min E About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW BCF10PP 16 vataps9 ENG Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery e Check that this unit is turned off e Confirm that there is no foreign object e We recommend using a Panasonic card it Slide the LOCK switch and release the lock Slide the release lever and open the side door e Always use genuine Panasonic batteries DMW BCF10PP e If you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product A Battery Being careful about the battery orientation insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery Card Push it securely all the way until you hear a click while being careful about the direction in which you insert it To remove the card push the card unt
5. display Requirements for Underwater use e Precautions is displayed when the power is turned on for the first time after purchase with the side door completely closed e Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance l Press lt to select Yes and press MENU SET e It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if No is selected before it starts 2 Press lt gt to select the picture lt 4 Return to the previous screen gt View the next screen e 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 3 After 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 e This can also be viewed from Precautions in the Setup menu ENG vaT4ps9 11 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 1 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door Brush supplied Side door e 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 e Wipe it off with a s
6. vataps9 ENG E Recording Motion Pictures Start recording by pressing the motion picture button Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again e Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with GFS FSH in AVCHD is 29 minutes 59 seconds e 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 approximately 24 minutes 48 seconds The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen E Setting the Menu Press MENU SET to display the menu screen to change the recording function camera settings and other settings E Playing Back Pictures Normal Play Press gt e Press lt or gt to select the picture E Deleting Pictures Select the picture and then press 7 4 e Confirmation screen is displayed Picture is deleted by selecting Yes E About the LED Light Setup If you set to 39 and press and hold down gt 4 on the gt recording standby screen the LED light will come on for zO oO 60 seconds ENG vaT4ps9 19 Recording using the GPS function E About the GPS GPS is an abbreviation of Global Positioning System which is a system that allows you to check your position utilizing GPS satellites Calculating the current po
7. 07094 Support Contact Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America 1 800 211 PANA 7262 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Panasonic FC DMC TS4 4 VQT4D89 ENG E About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack e 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 Do not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor CAUTION e Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer e When disposing the batteries please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Do not heat or expose to flame Do not leave the battery ies in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a lon
8. CC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No DMC TS4 Responsible Party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ
9. D ROM containing the Owner s Manual supplied A Click the Owner s Manual 3 Select the desired language and then click Owner s Manual to install To return to the install menu Z3 Double click the Owner s Manual shortcut icon on the desktop E When the Owner s Manual PDF format will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to browse or print the Owner s Manual PDF format Insert the CD ROM containing the Owner s Manual supplied click and then follow the messages on the screen to install Compatible OS Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 e You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following website http get adobe com reader otherversions 24 VAQT4D89 ENG Installing supplied software The supplied CD ROM includes the following software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8 1 AE Windows XP Vista 7 LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP Vista 7 This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site Before inserting the CD ROM close all running applications Check the environment of your PC e Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8 1 AE OS Windows XP 32bit SP3 Windows Vista 32bit SP2 Windows 7 32bit 64bit and SP1 CPU Pentium III 500 MHz or higher Windows XP Pentium III 800 MHz or higher Windows Vista
10. 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 maintained and there is a chance of water leak Do not dive into the water holding the camera Do not use the camera in a location where the water will splash strongly such as rapid flow or waterfall Strong water pressure may be applied and it may cause malfunction The camera will sink in the water Take care not to drop the camera and lose it underwater by securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure Caring of the camera after using it underwater Do not open or close the side door until the sand and dust is removed by rinsing the camera with water Make sure to clean the camera after using it e Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets sand and saline matter on your hands body hair etc e It is recommended to clean the camera indoors avoiding places where water spray or sand may fall After using it underwater always clean the camera rather than leaving it ina dirty state e Leaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause damage discoloration corrosion unusual odour or deterioration of the waterproof performance 1 Rinse with water with the side door closed After use at the seaside or underwater soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container f
11. F THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Service Center If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY ENG vaT4ps9 33 Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto Rico Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com help or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 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 co
12. Panasonic Basic Owner s Manual Digital Camera Model No D MC TS4 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely More detailed instructions on the SS operation of this camera are XC contained in Owner s Manual for advanced features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM Install it on your PC to read it E19 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 VQT4D89 P F0112HY0 Dear Customer Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used properly we re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information on the below The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No Dealer Purchased From Model No Dealer Address Serial No 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 this Owner s Manual Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use
13. ROOF OF PURCHASE Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God 32 VAT4D 9 ENG 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 The items listed are not exclusive but for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD O
14. SET e Positioning is started and the current location information is updated once the positioning is successful When used during overseas travel etc e 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 ENG vaT4D89 21 Sensors compass altimeter barometer are operated The direction altitude and atmospheric pressure can be measured and recorded in the recorded images Information measured on this unit is only a rough indication Do not use it for technical purposes e 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 FR Press MENU SET Press A lt P to select GPS Sensor menu and then press MENU SET 3 Press A F to select Sensor Settings and then press MENU SET Press A F to select ON and then press MENU SET e Exit the menu after it is set To switch the environment information screen press DISP several times Compass 8 bearings are measured based on the directio
15. a warm area from a cold area such as at a ski resort or at high altitude e When the side door is opened in a high humidity environment 8 VQT4D89 ENG Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera Product numbers correct as of January 2012 These may be subject to change 1 Battery Pack Indicated as battery pack or battery in 1 2 the text Charge the battery before use 2 Battery Charger Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text DMW BCF10PP DE A59B 3 USB Connection Cable 3 4 AV Cable 5 CD ROM Software Owner s Manual for advanced features P sees on your PC before use KiHYosYY0017 K1HYo8YY0018 7 Hand Strap 5 6 Supplied accessories are not waterproof excluding Hand Strap Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in 7 the text The card is optional You can record or play back pictures on the built in memory when you are not using a card e For information about optional accessories VFC4393 refer to the Digital Camera Accessory System e If any accessories are lost customers should contact Panasonic s parts department at 1 800 833 9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts VFFO990 VYC1013 ENG vaT4D89 9 Important About the Waterproof Dustproof and Anti shock Performance of th
16. be sure to read Important About the Waterproof Dustproof and Anti shock Performance of the Camera P10 before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled which may cause water to seep in Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking the camera Also do not apply strong pressure to the camera Waterproof performance may be impaired Lens or LCD monitor may be damaged It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function E 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 e When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach etc When the camera is moved to
17. 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 e 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 There is no guarantee of not breaking or malfunctioning under all conditions Dustproof Equivalent to IEC 60529 IP6X performance Battery Charger Panasonic DE A59B Information for your safety Input 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2A Output 4 2 V 0 65 A Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F The battery cannot be recharged in a temperature less than 0 C 32 F The CHARGE indicator blinks when the battery cannot be recharged Equipment mobility Movable Battery Pack lithium ion Panasonic DMW BCF10PP Information for your safety Voltage capacity 3 6 V 940 mAh 28 VAT4D 9 ENG Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory Illustration DMW BCF10 Description Battery Pack DMW AC5 AC Adaptor DMW DCC4 DC Coupler RP CHEU15 HDMI micro Cable DMW MCFT3 Marine Case
18. e Camera 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 This does not guarantee no destruction no malfunction or waterproofing in all conditions x1 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 chang
19. ed 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 10 vataps9 ENG E Handling of the camera e 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 e When the camera is splashed with detergent soap hot spring bath additive sun oil sun screen chemical etc wipe it off immediately e Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only e Any malfunction caused by customer misuse or mishandling will not be covered by the warranty e The inside of this unit is not waterproof Water leakage will cause malfunction e Supplied accessories are not waterproof excluding Hand Strap e 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 C 104 F inside a car under strong sunlight close to a heater on the beach etc Waterproof performance may be degraded E About the Precautions demonstration
20. g period of time with doors and windows closed Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate ENG vaT4D89 5 E About the battery charger CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage e Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or in another confined space Ensure this unit is well ventilated Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V But e In the U S A and Canada the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration Cautions for Use Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one e Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one e Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable RP CHEU15 optional Part number RP CHEU15 1 5 m 5 feet Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc e If you use this unit on top of or near a TV the pictures and or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound e Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong
21. il it clicks then pull the card out upright Do not touch the connection terminals of the card 3 Close the side door until it clicks and then lock the LOCK switch by sliding it toward gt Confirm that the red part on the LOCK switch is not showing Note Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing ENG vaTape9 17 Sequence of operations Press camera ON OFF button e 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 E Selecting the Recording Mode Press MODE to select the Recording Mode 3 Take pictures with automatic settings P Take pictures with your own settings M The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed that are manually adjusted w This mode is optimal for taking pictures of sporting events etc 3 This mode is optimal for taking pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow covered mountain 7y This mode is optimal for taking pictures underwater and at the beach This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 12 m 40 feet by the use of the marine case DMW MCFT3 optional fim Take pictures to make them look like a diorama also known as Tilt Shift Focus SCN Take pictures according to scene 3D Takes a 3D picture 18
22. ion Picture Scene Mode There may be differences in the above settings Shutter system Electronic shutter Mechanical shutter Minimum Approx 12 Ix when i low light is used the shutter speed is Illumination 1 30th of a second Shutter speed 60 seconds to 1 1300th of a second Exposure Program AE P Manual Exposure M Metering mode Multiple LCD monitor 2 7 TFT LCD 4 3 Approx 230 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built in Memory Approx 20 MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card 26 vat4pse ENG Recording file format Still Picture JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 3 standard DPOF corresponding MPO Motion pictures AVCHD MP4 Audio compression AVCHD Dolby Digital format MP4 AAC Interface Digital USB 2 0 High Speed Analog video NTSC Audio Audio line output monaural Terminal AV OUT DIGITAL Dedicated jack 8 pin HDMI MicroHDMI TypeD Dimensions Approx 103 5 mm W x64 mm H x26 5 mm D excluding the projecting parts 4 07 W x 2 52 H x 1 04 D Mass weight Approx 197 g 0 434 Ib with card and battery Approx 175 g 0 386 Ib excluding card and battery Operating temperature 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F The performance of the batter
23. m Or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9am 9pm EST Panasonic National Parts Center 20421 84th Ave S Kent WA 98032 We accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 As of January 2012 34 VAT4D 9 ENG SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries e VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation EZ Sync is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc used under license therefrom Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries This product uses DynaFont from DynaComwa
24. magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound e If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected 6 VQT4D89 ENG Information for Your Safety Before Use Standard ACCeSSOFIES cecceseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeaeeeeeeaeeneseeeneneesaeeaeseeeeaeeaeseeeseteneeneeees Important About the Waterproof Dustproof and Anti shock Performance of the Camera Names and Functions of Main Parts Charging the Battery Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery Sequence of operations Recording using the GPS function Sensors compass altimeter barometer are operated Restricting the GPS sensor functions Reading the Owner s Manual PDF format Installing supplied software Specifications Digital Camera Accessory System Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO ENG VQT4D89 7 Before Use Please
25. may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted RELICS A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have amp purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how A fy to recycle this battery ond Gre If you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal 2 VQT4D89 ENG Information for Your Safety WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage e Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit e Do not expose accessories battery pack battery charger AC adaptor SD memory card and etc to rain moisture dripping or splashing e Use only the recommended accessories e Do not remove covers e Do not repair this unit by yourself Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible E Product identification marking Product Location Digital Camera Bottom Battery Charger Bottom ENG VQT4D89 3 FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the F
26. n the lens of the camera is pointing in The colored portion of the compass needle points north Altimeter You can check the altitude of the current location e Displaying range is 600 m 2000 feet to 9000 m 30000 feet Barometer With the current atmospheric pressure as a reference it is displayed on the graph within the range of 10 hPa to 10 hPa Atmospheric pressure out of range cannot be displayed in details 22 VQT4D89 ENG Restricting the GPS sensor functions When GPS Setting or Sensor Settings is set to ON the GPS and sensor continue working when the power is turned off Set Airplane Mode to ON to prevent GPS positioning and acquisition of direction altitude atmospheric pressure information when the power is turned off FA Press MENU SET A Press A V lt 4 gt to select GPS Sensor menu and then press MENU SET 3 Press A F to select Airplane Mode and then press MENU SET Press A F to select ON and then press MENU SET e Exit the menu after it is set Note When both GPS Setting and Sensor Settings are set to OFF Airplane Mode is fixed to OFF ENG VQT4D89 23 Reading the Owner s Manual PDF format More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in Owner s Manual for advanced features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM Install it on your PC to read it E For Windows FR Turn the PC on and insert the C
27. o charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non rechargeable batteries antennas and cosmetic parts cabinet This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is ENG vaT4D89 31 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 supplied accessories listed in the Owner s Manual and send it prepaid adequately insured and packed well in a carton box When shipping Lithium lon batteries please visit our Web Site at www panasonic com BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information Include a letter detailing the complaint a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH P
28. oft dry cloth if there is any liquid It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the camera with liquid adhered e If there is any foreign material remove with supplied brush Be extremely careful to remove the small 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 Iili Mi 2 Check 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 3 Close the side door securely Red part LOCK switch gray part Released state z 4 Locked state oe F r Lock the LOCK switch securely until the Cmi 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 12 vataps9 ENG Using the camera underwater e Use the camera underwater to 12 m 40 feet with the water temperature between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F 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 C 104 F in the bath or hot spring
29. or 10 minutes or less If the zoom button or camera ON OFF button do not move smoothly it may be caused by an adhesion of foreign objects Using in such a state may cause malfunctions such as locking up so wash off any foreign objects by shaking the camera in fresh water Bubbles may come out of the drainage hole when you immerse the camera in water but this is not a malfunction ENG vaT4ps9 13 2 Drain 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 e Fasten the strap firmly to prevent the camera from dropping 3 Wipe off water drops on the camera with a soft dry cloth and dry the camera ina shaded area that is well ventilated Dry the camera by standing it on a dry cloth This unit incorporates drain design draining water in gaps in the camera ON OFF button and zoom button etc Do not dry the camera with hot air from dryer or similar Waterproof performance will deteriorate due to deformation Do not use chemicals such as benzine thinner alcohol or cleanser soap or detergents 4 Confirm that there are no water droplets open the side door and wipe off any water droplets or sand left inside using a soft dry cloth e Water droplets may adhere to the card or battery when the side door i
30. re Corporation DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com N CHD HDMI y j f ff Link mee QuickTime Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Corporation 2012 Printed in Japan
31. s opened without thoroughly drying Also water may accumulate in the gap around the card battery slot or the terminal connector Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft dry cloth The water droplets may seep into the camera when the side door is closed while it is still wet causing condensation or failure 14 vataps9 ENG Names and Functions of Main Parts 10 11 oahwn 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Flash GPS status indicator Motion picture button Shutter button Camera ON OFF button Self timer indicator AF Assist Lamp LED light GPS antenna Microphone Lens LCD monitor Speaker Zoom button Playback button Strap eyelet Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it Release lever LOCK switch Side door MODE button Q MENU J 6 Delete Cancel button 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 12 1314 DISP button MENU SET button Cursor buttons Tripod receptacle HDMI socket Do not connect with any cable other than an HDMI micro cable RP CHEU15 optional Doing so may cause malfunction Card slot AV OUT DIGITAL socket Battery slot e When using an AC adaptor ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler DMW DCC4 optional and AC adaptor DMW ACS5PP optional are used e Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DMW ACS5PP optional ENG vaT4ps9 15 Charging the Battery Use the dedicated
32. sition by receiving radio waves including orbit information and clock information from multiple GPS satellites is called positioning The unit can record location name information and latitude longitude for the recorded image and automatically correct the time 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 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 E Receiving signals from GPS satellites e It is recommended to use by holding the camera still for a while at an outdoor location clear to the sky with the antenna pointed upward e Radio waves from GPS satellites cannot be received properly at the following locations so the positioning may not be possible or a significant error may occur Indoor underground or underwater in the woods traveling in a train or a car etc close to or between buildings close to high voltage lines inside a tunnel close to mobile phones working on 1 5 GHz band etc Do not cover the GPS an
33. tenna with your hands etc Do not carry the unit inside a metallic case or similar when positioning Positioning is not possible when the unit is covered by metal etc 20 var4pse ENG Acquiring of the GPS information When GPS Setting is set to ON positioning is performed at regular intervals When the positioning is successful location name information and latitude longitude are acquired d Press MENU SET Press A V lt 4 gt to select GPS Sensor menu and then press MENU SET Press A F to select GPS Setting and then press MENU SET Press A V to select ON and then press MENU SET e Exit the menu after it is set About the Icon indicating positioning status Positioning is performed by this unit when radio waves from 3 or more GPS satellites are received of oh ah h oh a The bar moves up the scale according to the number of GPS satellites from which signals are being received When the bar has filled the scale and positioning has been successful the indicator goes blue Update the GPS information When the displayed location name information is different from the current location or when the positioning is not successful move to a location where the radio waves from GPS satellites can be received better and perform the positioning update ED Press MENU SET Press A lt P to select GPS Sensor menu and then press MENU SET Press A to select Repositioning and then press MENU
34. y number of recordable pictures operating time may decrease temporarily when using in a temperature between 10 C and 0 C 14 F and 32 F cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Language select ENGLISHJ ESPANOL Bearing sensor 8 bearing detection with angular position correction function by the 3 axes acceleration sensor with automatic declination correction and with automatic offset adjustment function Atmospheric pressure altitude sensor Atmospheric Measurement range 300 hPa to 1100 hPa with 24 hour pressure memory function in 1 hPa unit every 1 5 hours Altitude Convert atmospheric pressure to altitude using ISA International Standard Atmosphere accuracy 5 m 16 feet to 5 m 16 feet Depth Displays in 3 levels displays 0 m 0 feet to 12 m 40 feet in 3 levels ENG VQT4D89 27 GPS Reception frequency 1575 42 MHz C A code Geographical coordinate system WGS84 Waterproof Equivalent to IEC 60529 IPX8 performance Usable for 60 minutes in 12 m 40 feet water depth Crash resistance The test method of the camera is in compliance with perfomance MIL STD 810F Method 516 5 Shock 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
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