Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts2 Basic Operating Instructions

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Charging 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.•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. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). 
Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety 
of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are 
not genuine Panasonic products.
∫ Charging
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.•It is recommended to 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.
•Disconnect the charger from the 
electrical socket and detach the battery 
after charging is completed.90
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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge 
the battery again in an ambient temper ature of between 10 ºC to 35 ºC (50oF 
to 95 oF). 
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the 
dirt with a dry cloth. 
∫ Charging time
∫ Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•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].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second recording.•Changing the zoom magnification from Te le 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 [CHARGE] 
indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and 
charging will start.
The [CHARGE] 
indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator 
A of the charger will turn 
off once the charging has completed without any 
problem.
Charging time Approx. 130 min
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 360 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 180 min
Playback timeApprox. 300 min
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•Memory size: Approx. 40 MB•The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card 
being used becomes full.
•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for 
a card.
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used 
with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
•
Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD 
video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
•Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD 
video standards) may be used as 48 GB to 64 GB cards.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher when recording 
motion pictures in [AVCHD Lite]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with 
“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
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Built-in Memory
Card
Type of card which can be used with  this unitRemarks
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)•SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC 
Memory Cards can be used only in 
equipment that is compatible with 
their respective formats.
•Check that the PC and other 
equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/
information/SDXC.html
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 64 GB)
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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.
•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 C being careful about the 
direction you insert it. Pull the 
lever  C 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.
D : 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, and then lock the [LOCK] 
switch by sliding it toward [ 2].
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
•[PRECAUTIONS] is displayed. Be sure to check this so that you can 
maintain the waterproof performance.  (P9)
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to select the items (year, 
month, day, hour, minute, display 
sequence or time display format), 
and press  3/4 to set.
‚ : Cancel without setting the clock.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
•Press [‚] to return to the settings screen.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press  1.
•It can be changed in steps 3,  4 and 5 to set the clock.
Press the [OFF/ON] button.
A [MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons
Changing the Clock setting
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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 [
Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE], and then 
press  1.
•Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it 
may be displayed in a different way.
Press 3/ 4 to select [ š] and then press 
[MENU/SET] to set.
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
2Press  2.
3Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon 
[].
4Press  1.
•Select a menu item next and set it.
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
∫List of [REC] Modes
Press the [OFF/ON] button.
Switch the Mode by rotating the mode 
dial.
A Mode dial
¦Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using setti ngs automatically selected by the 
camera.
!Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
 Sports Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
 Snow Mode
This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible 
at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain.
 Beach & Surf Mode
This mode is optimal for taking pictures up to 3 m (10 feet) underwater 
and at the beach.
ÛScene Mode
This allows you to take pictures  that match the scene being recorded.
 ìClipboard Mode
Record as a memo.
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[REC] Mode: ñ
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].
Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
•The focus indication  1 (green) lights when 
the subject is focused.
•The AF area  2 is displayed around the 
subject’s face by the Face Detection function. 
In other cases, it is displayed at the point on 
the subject which is in focus.
•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take 
the picture.
1
2
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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.
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are 
set.
•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s 
face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure.  (Face Detection)
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep 
following the subject automatically even if it moves. 
1Press 3.
•[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.•AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of 
the screen.
•Press  3 again to cancel.
2Bring the subject to the AF Tracking frame, 
and press  4 to lock the subject.
•
AF Tracking frame will turn yellow.•An optimum scene for the specified subject will 
be chosen.
•Press  3 to cancel.
Scene Detection
¦
>[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] •
Only when [ ] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]
[i-SUNSET]
[i-BABY]
AF Tracking Function
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[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿
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.Note
•
Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the 
maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD Lite] is 
13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. Screen  will only display up to 13 hours 
3 minutes 20 seconds. However, the recording may stop before that depending 
on the remaining battery level.
Select the Mode.
A Mode dial
B Motion picture button
Start recording by pressing the 
motion picture button.
A Available recording time
B  Elapsed recording time
•Release the motion picture button right after 
you press it.
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will 
flash while recording motion pictures.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button 
again.
•If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, 
the camera stops recording automatically.
B
A
C
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