Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts2 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

							Operating Instructionsfor advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TS2
VQT2Q86
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the inst ructions completely.
until 
2010/2/28 
						

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Contents
Before Use
Quick Guide .............................................. 5
(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance 
of the Camera ........................................... 7
Maintenance and 
Waterproof Performance ........................... 8• Using the camera underwater ........... 11
• Causes of water leak ........................ 11
• Caring for the camera after using it 
underwater ........................................ 12
Standard Accessories ............................. 14
Names of the Components ..................... 15
Preparation
Attaching the Hand Strap ........................ 17
Attaching the Silicon Jacket .................... 18
Charging the Battery ............................... 19 • Approximate operating time and 
number of recordable pictures .......... 22
Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the Battery ............................... 24
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 27
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................. 29 • Changing the clock setting ................ 30
Setting the Menu ..................................... 31 • Setting menu items ........................... 32
• Using the quick menu ....................... 34
About the Setup Menu ............................ 35
Selecting the [REC] Mode, and Record 
Still Pictures or Motion Pictures .............. 42 • Playback the recorded still pictures or 
motion picture ................................... 44
Basic
Taking Pictures Using the 
Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................ 45 • Scene Detection ................................ 46
• AF Tracking Function ........................ 47
• [Happy] color ([COLOR MODE]) ....... 47
• Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ...... 48
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite 
Settings 
(Normal Picture Mode) ............................ 49 • Focusing ........................................... 50 • When the subject is not in focus 
(such as when it is not in the center 
of the composition of the picture 
you want to take)...............................50
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......51
• Direction Detection Function .............51
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................52 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the 
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom......................52
Playing Back Pictures 
([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................55 • Displaying Multiple Screens 
(Multi Playback) ................................56
• Using the Playback Zoom .................57
• Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode .....57
Deleting Pictures .....................................58 • To delete a single picture ..................58
• To delete multiple pictures 
(up to 50) or all the pictures ..............59
Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor ............................60
Taking Pictures using the 
Built-in Flash............................................62 • Switching to the appropriate 
flash setting .......................................62
Taking Close-up Pictures ........................67 •  [AF MACRO] ....................................67
•  [MACRO ZOOM] ..............................68
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..........69
Compensating the Exposure ...................70
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket ........71
Take more effective outdoor pictures ......72 • [SPORTS] .........................................72
• [SNOW] .............................................72
• [BEACH & SURF]..............................73
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene 
Being Recorded (Scene Mode) ...............74 • [PORTRAIT] ......................................75
• [SOFT SKIN] .....................................75
• [TRANSFORM] .................................75
• [SELF PORTRAIT] ............................76
• [SCENERY] .......................................76
• [PANORAMA ASSIST] ......................77
• [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ..........................78
• [NIGHT SCENERY]...........................78
• [FOOD] ..............................................79
• [PARTY] ............................................79
• [CANDLE LIGHT] ..............................79
• [BABY1]/[BABY2] ..............................80
• [PET] .................................................81
• [SUNSET]..........................................81
• [HIGH SENS.] ...................................81 
						

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• [HI-SPEED BURST] .......................... 82
• [FLASH BURST] ............................... 83
• [STARRY SKY] ................................. 84
• [FIREWORKS] .................................. 84
• [AERIAL PHOTO] ............................. 85
• [PIN HOLE] ....................................... 85
• [FILM GRAIN] ................................... 85
• [HIGH DYNAMIC] ............................. 86
• [PHOTO FRAME].............................. 86
• [UNDERWATER] .............................. 87
Recording Motion Picture ........................ 88 • Changing [REC MODE] and 
[REC QUALITY] ................................ 92
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition 
Function .................................................. 95 • Face Settings .................................... 96
• Setting Auto Registration/
Sensitivity.......................................... 99
• Auto Registration ............................ 100
Useful Functions at 
Travel Destinations ............................... 101 • Recording which Day of the 
Vacation You Take the Picture ....... 101
• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas 
Travel Destinations (World Time) ... 104
Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................ 106 • [PICTURE SIZE] ............................. 106
• [QUALITY]....................................... 107
• [ASPECT RATIO]............................ 108
• [INTELLIGENT ISO]........................ 108
• [SENSITIVITY] ................................ 109
• [WHITE BALANCE]......................... 110
• [FACE RECOG.] ............................. 112
• [AF MODE]...................................... 112
• [PRE AF] ......................................... 115
• [I.EXPOSURE] ................................ 116
• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] ...................... 116
• [BURST] .......................................... 117
• [I.RESOLUTION]............................. 118
• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................ 118
• [COLOR MODE] ............................. 119
• [STABILIZER] ................................. 120
• [AUDIO REC.] ................................. 120
• [AF ASSIST LAMP] ......................... 121
• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ................... 121
• [CLOCK SET].................................. 121
Using the [MOTION PICTURE] 
Mode menu ........................................... 122 • [REC MODE]................................... 122
• [REC QUALITY] .............................. 122
• [CONTINUOUS AF] ........................ 122
• [WIND CUT] .................................... 123
• [LED LIGHT] ................................... 123 Taking and Viewing clipboard pictures 
(Clipboard Mode)...................................124
• Taking clipboard pictures ................124
• Viewing clipboard pictures ..............126
Entering Text .........................................128
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence 
(Slide Show) ..........................................129
Selecting Pictures and Playing them 
Back ([MODE PLAY]/
[CATEGORY PLAY]/
[FAVORITE PLAY]) ...............................131 • [MODE PLAY] .................................131
• [CATEGORY PLAY] ........................132
• [FAVORITE PLAY] ..........................133
Playing Back Motion Pictures/
Pictures with Audio ................................134 • Motion pictures ................................134
• Pictures with audio ..........................135
Creating still pictures from 
a motion picture .....................................136
Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu .....137 • [CALENDAR]...................................137
• [TITLE EDIT] ...................................138
• [VIDEO DIVIDE] ..............................139
• [TEXT STAMP]................................140
• [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size 
(number of pixels) ...........................143
• [CROPPING] ...................................144
• [LEVELING].....................................145
• [ROTATE DISP.] .............................146
• [FAVORITE] ....................................147
• [PRINT SET] ...................................148
• [PROTECT] .....................................150
• [FACE REC EDIT] ...........................151
• [COPY] ............................................152 
						

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Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen... 153
• Playing back pictures using the 
AV cable (supplied)......................... 153
• Playing back pictures on a TV with  an SD Memory Card slot ................ 154
• Playing back on the TV with  HDMI socket ................................... 154
Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and 
Motion Pictures ..................................... 160 • Copy the playback image using 
an AV cable .................................... 160
• Copying to a PC using  “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 
5.0 HD Edition” ............................... 161
Connecting to a PC ............................... 162
Printing the Pictures .............................. 166 • Selecting a single picture and 
printing it ......................................... 167
• Selecting multiple pictures and  printing them ................................... 168
• Print Settings................................... 169
Others
Screen Display ...................................... 172
Cautions for Use ................................... 175
Message Display ................................... 182
Troubleshooting .................................... 185
Number of Recordable Pictures and 
Available Recording Time ..................... 195 
						

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Before Use
Before UseQuick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each 
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
Please be sure to read “(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock 
Performance of the Camera”  (P7)  and “Maintenance and Waterproof Performance” (P8)  
before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may 
cause water to seep in.
Charge the battery.  (P19)
•The battery is not charged when the 
camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
plug-in type
inlet type
Insert the battery and the card.  
(P24)
•When you do not use the card, you can 
record or play back pictures on the 
built-in memory. (P27) Refer to  P28 
when you use a card.
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Turn the camera on to take 
pictures.
1Press the shutter button to take 
pictures.  (P45)
Play back the pictures.
1Press [ (].
2 Select the picture you want to view.  
(P55)
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Before Use
Before Use(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and 
Anti-shock Performance of the Camera
•Please observe the following precautions, and avoid using this camera in any situation where 
the camera is subject to high water pressure. 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 10 m (33 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes.
¢1
•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 (0.10 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
•Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding hand strap/silicon jacket).
¢ 1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure 
in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. This does not guarantee 
no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.
¢ 2 This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.
Observe the following precautions and avoid using under water pressure exceeding the 
guaranteed performance, and in an environment with excessive dust or sand.
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 
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.
∫ 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.
•The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal 
cover close to the water by the sea, a lake or river, or with wet hands.
•Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.•Operation may not be possible when snow or water on the zoom lever, mode dial or camera 
[OFF/ON] button freezes at cold places like ski resorts etc.
∫ About the [PRECAUTIONS] demonstration display
•
Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.[PRECAUTIONS]  (P35) is displayed when the power is turned on for 
the first time after purchase, with the card/battery door completely 
closed.
•
The [PRECAUTIONS] screen will not display the next time you turn on 
the power if you start the slide show by selecting [YES], and then select 
[EXIT] once it has completed. Select [REPLAY] to see the slide show 
again.
Note
•It will automatically skip to clock setting screen if  [NO] is selected before the Slide Show starts.•[PRECAUTIONS] is displayed every time the power  is turned on if you exited the slide show 
using a method other than selecting [EXIT], such as turning off the power while the slide show 
is playing.
•This can be also confirmed from [PRECAUTIONS]  (P35) in the [SETUP] menu. 
						

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Before UseMaintenance 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, near water, or with wet hands.
∫ At purchase, the [LOCK] switch is in the locked state. When opening the card/
battery door and terminal cover, first release the lock.
•
Release the lock by sliding the [LOCK] switch in the direction of the arrow until the red area 
becomes visible, and open the card/battery door and terminal cover.
Confirm that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the 
card/battery door or terminal cover ( B rubber seal and C place 
where rubber seal meets).
•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.
A : [LOCK] switch (gray part)
B : Locked state
C :
Red area
D: Released state
A : Terminal cover
B : Rubber seal
C : Area where rubber seal 
sits
D : Card/Battery door
E : Hair and lint
F : Sand and dust
G : Crack and deformation
H :Fluid 
						

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Before Use
If there is any foreign object, remove with attached 
brush.
I: Brush (supplied)•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.
•Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid.•The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To avoid 
permanently damaging the camera the seals sh ould be replaced once each year. Please 
contact Panasonic Service Center for related costs and other information.
Example of foreign object on the inner side of the card/battery door
J : Area where rubber seal 
sits (around the card/
battery compartment)
K : Rubber seal site (around 
the card/battery cover)
Example of foreign object on the inner side of the terminal cover
L : Area where rubber seal 
sits (around the 
connection terminal)
M : Rubber seal site (around 
the terminal cover) 
						

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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.
•Closing the door with the [LOCK] switch in the locked state may result in damage or 
leaks.
2:Slide the [LOCK] switch in the direction of the arrow until the visible red portion is no longer visible and the switch is locked.
•If you use the camera without securely closing the door and cover, it may open and 
close on its own.
Note
•
If there is any foreign object, remove it with 
attached brush.
•Sand and dust etc. will unintentionally 
adhere to the camera by lodging in between 
the gap around the card/battery door or 
terminal cover when used in the following 
locations:
–Where sand is floating, such as in the sea 
or water etc.
–Where there is a lot of sand or dust, such 
as at the beach or in a sand box etc.
•To prevent unintentional opening of the card/
battery door and terminal cover, it is 
recommended to use the supplied silicon jacket  (P18).
N:Red area
O: [LOCK] switch (gray part)
P : Released state
Q : Locked state