Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts20 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
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Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding Hand Strap).•Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.•The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera 
was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owners Manual.
•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery  in the text.•Battery Charger is indicated as...

Before Use
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1Flash (P57)
2 Motion picture button  (P35)
3 Shutter button  (P29, 32)
4 Camera [ON/OFF] button  (P24)
5 Microphone
6 Self-timer indicator  (P62)/
AF Assist Lamp  (P91)
7 Lens  (P5, 134,  143)
8 LCD monitor  (P53, 128,  133)
9 [MODE] button  (P27, 95)
10 Zoom button  (P54)
11 Strap eyelet  (P14)
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Be sure to attach the strap when using the 
camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
12 Release lever  (P19)
13 [LOCK] switch  (P8, 19)
14 Side door (P8 ,...

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Before Use
19 Cursor buttonsA: 3/Exposure compensation  (P63)
Auto Bracket  (P64)
B : 4/Macro Mode  (P61)
AF Tracking  (P87)
C : 2/Self-timer (P62)
D : 1/Flash setting  (P57)
20 Speaker (P47)
•Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. 
Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.
21 Tripod receptacle
22 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P114 , 11 7, 120 , 123)
23 Card slot  (P19)
24 Battery slot  (P19)
In this Owner’s Manual, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure 
below or...

Preparation
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PreparationAttaching the Strap
Run the strap through the strap eyelet on 
the camera.
•If the strap cord is loose, it may snag when the side 
door is opened or closed. Since damage or leaks may 
result, be sure to attach the cord firmly, checking that it 
is not snagged in the side door.
Pass your hand through the strap and 
adjust its length.
Note
•Attach the strap correctly following the procedure.•The camera will sink in the water, so use it un derwater securely fastening the strap...

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Preparation
Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
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Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•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 areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC 
(50 °F and 86 °F) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product...

Preparation
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∫About the [CHARGE] indicator
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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 temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 °F and 86 °F).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the dirt with a dry 
cloth. 
∫ Charging time
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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
The charging time may vary depending on how the...

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Preparation
∫Recording still pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH 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 [ON].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds  using full flash every second recording.•Changing the zoom...

Preparation
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∫Playback
Note
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times will shorten and the number of 
recordable pictures is reduced:
–At low temperature or in cold locations such as ski resorts or at high altitude¢
¢ Residual image may show on the LCD display when in use. The battery performance 
will decrease, so keep the camera and spare batteries warm by...

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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. (P8)•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1:Slide the [LOCK] switch A, and release 
the lock.
2:Slide the release lever  B and open the 
side door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the 
quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery 
orientation, insert all the way until you hear...

Preparation
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Note
•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after 
being charged.)
•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before 
removing the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card 
itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
∫ About the water leakage warning message
To maintain the waterproof performance of this unit, a message prompting to...