Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts1 Operating Instructions

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Before Use
∫Securely close the SD card/battery door and terminal cover
∫ Using the camera underwater
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This camera can be used under water to a depth not exceeding 3 m (10 feet), where the water 
temperature is between 0oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF) 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 dried in a 
well ventilated area.
•Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover.•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 at the 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 hand strap around your wrist or similar measure.
•Do not use in water that exceeds 40oC (104oF) such as in baths, hot tubs, spas and hot springs.•When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun 
screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
•Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet 
card or battery into the camera.
∫ Caring of the camera after using it underwater
∫ Replacing the waterproof seal
•
The integrity of the waterproof seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To 
avoid permanently damaging the camera the se als should be replaced once each year. Please 
contact Panasonic’s Service Center for related costs and other information.
ARed part•To prevent water leakage please check very 
carefully that no foreign object such as sand, 
hair, dust or fluid is present anywhere within 
the area of the door seal and door. Close the 
door by pressing it firmly until it clicks. Confirm 
that the “red” area on the lock tab is not visible.
•After all underwater use, dry the camera thoroughly, 
as quickly as possible using a lint free cloth. This must 
be done within 60 minutes of use, or the waterproof 
seals may be damaged.
•If the camera was used in salt water the camera must 
be thoroughly rinsed and cleansed as quickly as 
possible. It’s recommended that it is first rinsed with 
fresh water, then submersed in fresh water in a 
shallow container for about 10 minutes. When the 
camera is removed, thoroughly dry it.
•Droplets of water may collect in the area around the battery door. Before opening the door 
make sure this area is water-free.
•This camera has a water drain that allows water that has accumulated under the plastic trim to 
drain. This may continue for up to 10 minutes, even after the camera is dried. You can place the 
camera in a vertical position on a dry cloth during this time.
•If the zoom lever or mode dial does not move smoothly, it may be caused by the adhesion of 
foreign objects. It may cause malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any foreign objects 
on the zoom lever or mode dial by shaking the camera in fresh water. Confirm that the zoom 
lever and mode dial moves smoothly after cleaning.
•After soaking or washing the unit, wipe off water drops with a dry soft cloth and dry the unit in 
an area of shade with a draft.
•This unit incorporates drain design, draining wa ter in gaps in the power 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. Make sure that water is completely drained from the unit after soaking in water by 
standing the unit on a dry cloth for a while.
•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, or alcohol, soap, detergents.
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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1Battery Pack(Indicated as  battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger (Indicated as  charger in the text)
3 USB Connection Cable
4AV Cable
5 CD-ROM •
Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
6Brush
7 Hand Strap
8Battery Case
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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and 
MultiMediaCard are indicated as  card in 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.
•For information about optional accessories, 
refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory 
System”. (P150)•If any accessories are lost, customers in the 
USA and Puerto Rico should contact 
Panasonic’s parts department at 
1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada 
should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX 
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about 
obtaining replacement parts.
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Before Use
Names of the Components
1 Flash (P48)
2 Self-timer indicator (P54)AF assist lamp (P91)/LED light (P74)
3 Lens (P5, 129)
4 LCD monitor (P46, 126)
5 Status indicator (P19, 29, 33)
6 Playback button (P24)
7 [MENU/SET] button (P22)
8 [DISPLAY] button (P46)
9 [Q.MENU] (P26)/Delete (P44) button
10 Motion picture button (P33)
11 Mode dial (P33)
12 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation (P55)/
Auto bracket (P56)/White balance 
fine adjustment (P84)
B:  4 /Macro mode (P52)
AF Tracking (P37, 86)
C:  2 /Self-timer button (P54)
D: 1/Flash setting button (P48)
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are describ ed as shown in the 
figure below or described with  3/4 /2 /1.
e.g.: When you press the  4 (down) button
or Press 4213
4512
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13 Shutter button (P35)
14 Camera ON/OFF button (P22)
15 Zoom lever (P41)
16 Microphone (P69, 90, 109)
17 Speaker (P99)
18 Hand strap eyelet (P15)
19 [HDMI] socket (P113, 115)
20 [AV/DIGITAL/MULTI] socket (P20, 112, 118, 122)
•
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that 
the Panasonic multi conversion adaptor 
(DMW-MCA1; optional) and AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. For 
connection details, refer to P20.
21 Tripod receptacle•When you use a tripod, make sure the 
tripod is stable when the camera is 
attached to it.
22 Card/Battery door (P19)
23 Release lever (P11, 19)
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Preparation
PreparationAttaching the hand strap
Run the hand strap into the hand strap 
eyelet on the camera.
Insert your hand following the arrow, then 
adjust the length.
Note
•Attach the hand strap correctly following the procedure.•The camera will sink in the water, so use it underwater with the strap around your wrist.
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Preparation
PreparationCharging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10PP.
•
Use the dedicated charger and battery.•This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries. Exclusive batteries  
(DMW-BCF10PP) are supported by this function. (Conventional batteries not supported 
by this function cannot be used)
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.•Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery 
temperature should also be the same.)
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these 
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the 
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these 
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not 
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit 
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Attach the battery paying 
attention to the direction of the 
battery.
Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
•Charging starts when the [CHARGE] 
indicator  A lights green.
•Charging is complete when the 
[CHARGE] indicator  A turns off (after 
approx. 130 min maximum).
Detach the battery after 
charging is completed.
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Preparation
∫When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
•The battery temperature is exce ssively high or low. The charging time will be longer than 
normal. Also, charging may not be completed.
•The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Note
•Disconnect the charger from the power outlet after the charging is completed.•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully 
charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the 
battery to swell up.)
•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) connected.]
•
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status 
indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully 
charged battery.
∫ The battery life
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•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].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second recording.•Sliding the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD 
mode.
 (P28)
About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 340 pictures
By CIPA standard in normal picture mode
Recording time Approx. 170 min
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Preparation
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable 
pictures decreases to about 85.]
The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the 
operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.
•
Recorded continuously setting the recording mode to [AVCHD Lite] and [QUALITY] to [ ]
Available recording time is different depending on the recording intervals or 
conditions of use.¢
¢ Available recording time becomes shorter when power is turned [ON]/[OFF], recording is 
started/stopped or zoom operation is repeated.
∫Charging
Charging time and number of recordable pictures  with the optional battery pack 
(DMW-BCF10PP) are the same as above.
The charging time  will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the 
conditions in the charging environment.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Note
•
The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is 
charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the 
battery before it is exhausted.
•There may be a residual image on the LCD monitor when used in low temperature, such as 
at the ski resort . Also, performance of the battery may temporarily degrade, resulting in 
shorter usage time, fewer number of pictures, etc. In such cases, it is recommended to 
purchase spare batteries.
Playback time Approx. 300 min
Available continuous 
recording time
(motion picture) Approx. 100 min
Charging time
Approx. 130 min maximum
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Preparation
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•Confirm that there is no foreign object. (P10)•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of 
the arrow and open the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries 
(DMW-BCF10PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the 
lever A being careful about the direction 
you insert it. Pull the lever  A in the 
direction of the arrow to remove the 
battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being 
careful about the direction you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it 
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the 
card.
•
The card may be damaged if  it is not fully inserted.
Close the card/battery door until it clicks.
•If the card/battery door cannot be completely 
closed, remove the card, check its direction and 
then insert it again.
•Confirm that the red part on the release lever is not 
showing.
Note
•Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).•Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the 
settings on the camera may not be stored properly.
•The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.•Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has 
gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself 
may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
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Preparation
∫About the card/battery door.
If you turn on the power with the card/battery door open, a warning sound will go off in 
order to avoid immersion and the message shown below will appear on the LCD monitor.  
(P134)
The camera cannot be operated when the card/battery door is open. (Only the ON/OFF 
button can be operated) Close it securely so no foreign object is clamped.
•
Messages are not displayed when the terminal cover is opened. Also, the camera can be 
operated, but close the cover securely so no foreign object enters before using the camera.
If there is any foreign object, remove it with attached brush.
∫ Connecting the AC adaptor and multi conversion adaptor instead of the battery
Always purchase the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and the multi conversion 
adaptor (DMW-MCA1; optional) as a set. The AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) cannot 
be used by itself. Also, read the instruction  for the multi conversion adaptor (DMW-MCA1; 
optional) regarding the connection.
1 Open the terminal cover
2 Connect the camera with the multi conversion adaptor (DMW-MCA1; optional)
•
Ensure that only the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and multi conversion 
adaptor  (DMW-MCA1; optional) for this camera are used. Using any other equipment 
may cause damage.
3 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and a wall outlet.
4 Connect the AC adaptor to the multi conversion adaptor.
Note
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Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).•Always use a genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (DMW-MCA1; optional).•For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. 
(P150)
BATTERY COVER OPEN CHECK THAT NO SAND,
HAIR, OR OTHER OBJECTS
ARE ON THE DOOR SEAL.
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