Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts20 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TS20
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the inst ructions completely.
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F1211HY0
until 
2012/1/16 

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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ................................... 4
(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance 
of the Camera ........................................... 6
Standard Accessories ............................. 11
Names and Functions of Main Parts ....... 12
Preparation
Attaching the Strap.................................. 14
Charging the Battery ............................... 15• Charging ........................................... 15
• Approximate...

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Taking a Picture with Face Recognition 
Function .................................................. 75• Face Settings .................................... 76
Entering Text ........................................... 80
Using the [Rec] Menu.............................. 81 • [Picture Size] ..................................... 81
• [Sensitivity] ........................................ 82
• [White Balance] ................................. 83
• [AF Mode] ......................................... 85...

Before Use
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Before UseCare of the camera
∫Handling of the camera (to prevent water leakage and malfunction)
•Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the side door 
(around the rubber seal or connecting terminals) when the side door 
is opened or closed in places with sand or dust, etc. This may result 
in the impairment of the waterproof performance if the side door is 
closed with foreign objects adhered. Be extremely careful since it 
may result in malfunction, etc.
•If any foreign object...

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Before Use
∫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...

Before Use
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(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and 
Anti-shock Performance of the Camera
This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all 
conditions.
¢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.
¢ 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...

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Before Use
∫Handling of the camera
•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 th at the waterproofing is still effective.
•When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun 
screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
•Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water...

Before Use
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1Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door.ABrush (supplied)
B Side door
•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.
It may cause water leaks and 
malfunction if you use the camera 
with liquid adhered.
•If there is any foreign material, 
remove with supplied brush.
•Be extremely careful to...

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Before Use
•Use the camera underwater to 5 m (16 feet) with the water temperature between 0oC and 
40 oC (32 oF and 104 °F).
•Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung).•Do not use the camera at a depth of over 5 m (16 feet).•Do not use it in hot water over 40 oC (104 °F) (in the bath or hot spring).•Do not use the camera underwater for 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...

Before Use
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2Drain water by holding the camera upside-down A and the right way up B and 
shaking it lightly a few times.
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After using the camera at the beach or in water, or after washing it, water may remain 
around the speaker and microphone for a while and may cause a drop in volume or sound 
distortion.
•Fasten the strap firmly to prevent the camera from dropping.
3Wipe off water drops on the camera with a 
soft, dry cloth and dry the camera in a 
shaded area which is well ventilated.
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Dry...