Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts20 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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•It may cause injury to the skin if you directly touch the metal parts of the unit in places 
where temperature is very low [environments under 0oC (32 oF), such as ski resorts or 
places at high altitude] for a long period of time.
Use gloves or similar when using it for long periods.
•The performance of the battery (number of recordable pictures/operating time) may decrease 
temporarily when using in a temperature between  j10 oC and 0 oC (14oF and 32oF) (cold 
places such as ski resorts...

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Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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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.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or...

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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery. Then wipe the camera with a dry, 
soft cloth.
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When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, cleanser, kitchen detergents, etc., to 
clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
•When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.•When...

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•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may cause it 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
•If there is water or dirt on the lens, wipe it off with dry soft cloth before taking a picture.•A sound might be muffled or warped when there is water on the microphone or the speaker. 
Wipe the residues after letting the water drip out from the microphone and...

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•If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed.•Keep the charger 1 m (3.3 feet) or further away from radios.•The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.•After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very 
small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
•Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Do not leave the card where the temperature is...

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If a name or birthday is set for [Baby1]/[Baby2]/Face Recognition function, this personal 
information is kept in the camera and recorded in the image.
Disclaimer
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Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous 
operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage 
from the alteration or vanishing of information or...

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•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended 
temperature: 15oC to 25 oC (59oF to 77oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]•Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.•If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If 
the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become 
unusable even if charged.
•When storing the battery for a long...

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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[This picture is protected]
>Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting.  ( P 111 )
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted]
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Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.
> Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P52)
[Cannot be set on this picture]
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[Text Stamp] or...

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[Memory Card Error]/[Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be used]
>Use a card compatible with this unit.  (P22)–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)–SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
[Insert SD card again]/[Try another card]
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An error has occurred accessing the card.
> Insert the card again.
> Insert a different card.
[Read Error/Write Error 
Please check the card]
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It has failed to read or write data.
> Remove the card after turning the power...

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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P140–151).
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The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.•If you leave the camera on,  the battery will be exhausted.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Auto Power Off] etc.  (P50)
•Insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and it is locked by the lever while being careful 
about the direction the battery is inserted. (P19)
•Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?
> Delete the pictures...