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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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 operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 17
Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the Battery ............................... 19
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 21 • Approximate number of recordable pictures and available 
recording time ................................... 23
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................. 24 • Changing the Clock Setting .............. 25
Tips for taking good pictures ................... 26 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully ............................................ 26
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ....... 26
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode ................ 27
Taking pictures using the automatic 
function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............. 29 • Changing the settings ....................... 31
Taking pictures with your favorite 
settings (Normal Picture Mode)............... 32
Focusing.................................................. 33
Recording Motion Pictures ...................... 35
Playing Back Pictures 
([Normal Play]) ........................................ 37 • Selecting a picture ............................ 37
• Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ................................ 38
• Using the Playback Zoom ................. 38 Playing Back Motion Pictures ..................39
Deleting Pictures .....................................40
• To delete a single picture ..................40
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ..............41
Setting the Menu .....................................42 • Setting menu items ...........................42
• Using the Quick Menu .......................44
About the Setup Menu.............................45
Recording
About the LCD Monitor ............................53
Using the Zoom .......................................54 • 
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom
.......................54
Taking Pictures Using the 
Built-in Flash............................................57 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting .......................................57
Taking Close-up Pictures 
([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom]) .....................61
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..........62
Using Exposure Compensation ...............63
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket ........64
Taking Outdoor Pictures Using Specific 
Recording Modes ....................................65 • [Sports] ..............................................65
• [Snow] ...............................................65
• [Beach & Surf] ...................................66
• [Underwater] ......................................66
Record pictures that look like dioramas 
(Miniature Effect Mode) ...........................67
Taking pictures that match the scene 
being recorded (Scene Mode) .................68 • [Portrait].............................................69
• [Soft Skin] ..........................................69
• [Scenery] ...........................................69
• [Panorama Shot] ...............................70
• [Night Portrait] ...................................72
• [Night Scenery]..................................72
• [Food] ................................................72
• [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................73
• [Pet] ...................................................74
• [Sunset] .............................................74
• [High Sens.].......................................74
• [Glass Through] .................................74 
						

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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
• [Face Recog.].................................... 87
• [i.Exposure] ....................................... 88
• [i.Resolution] ..................................... 88
• [Digital Zoom] .................................... 89
• [Burst]................................................ 89
• [Color Mode] ..................................... 91
• [AF Assist Lamp] ............................... 91
• [Red-Eye Removal] ........................... 92
• [Stabilizer] ......................................... 92
• [Date Stamp] ..................................... 93
• [Clock Set]......................................... 93
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ............. 94
• [Rec Quality] ..................................... 94
• [Continuous AF] ................................ 94
Playback/Editing
Various methods of playback .................. 95• [Slide Show] ...................................... 96
• [Filtering Play] ................................... 98
• [Calendar] ......................................... 99
Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ...... 100 • [Auto Retouch] ................................ 100
Using the [Playback] Menu ................... 101 • [Upload Set] .................................... 101
• [Text Stamp].................................... 103
• [Video Divide] .................................. 105
• [Resize] ........................................... 106
• [Cropping] ....................................... 107
• [Favorite] ......................................... 108
• [Print Set] ........................................ 109
• [Protect]........................................... 111
• [Face Rec Edit] ............................... 112
• [Copy].............................................. 113
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a 
TV Screen .............................................114
Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and 
Motion Pictures......................................116
• Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder ..............................116
• Copy the playback image using  an AV cable.....................................117
• Copying to a PC using 
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”......................118
Connecting to a PC ...............................119 • Loading still pictures or motion pictures................................120
• Uploading the images to  sharing sites ....................................122
Printing the Pictures ..............................123 • Selecting a single picture and printing it .........................................124
• Selecting multiple pictures and  printing them ...................................124
• Print Settings ...................................125
Others
Screen Display ......................................128
Cautions for Use....................................130
Message Display ...................................138
Troubleshooting.....................................140 
						

							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 is adhered to the inner side of the side door, 
remove with the supplied brush.
•If any liquid such as water droplets is adhered to the camera or inner 
side of the side door, wipe off with a soft, dry cloth. Do not open or 
close the side door near the water, when underwater, using wet 
hands, or when the camera is wet. It may cause water leakage.
Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking 
the camera. Also, do not apply strong pressure to the camera.
e.g.: –
Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it 
into a full or tight bag, etc.
–Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the 
camera.
–When strong pressure is applied using the camera at a depth exceeding 
5m (16feet).
•Waterproof performance may be impaired.•Lens or LCD monitor may be damaged.•It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function.
Please be sure to read 
“(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock 
Performance of the Camera”  (P6)  before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit 
from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in. 
						

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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 
close to the ambient temperature.
•Contact Panasonic’s Service Center if the fogging does not disappear.
Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged
Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the camera is 
used in areas that undergo a significant change in  temperature or in high humidity, such as 
the following:
•
When the camera is  used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach etc.•When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a ski resort or at 
high altitude
•When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment 
						

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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 122 cm (4 feet), at 
26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 
26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to 
pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices)
Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. 
However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4 feet) to 150 cm (5 feet) dropping 
onto 3 cm (0.1 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed.
(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop 
impact is applied.)
Waterproof/Dustproof PerformanceThis 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 5 m (16 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. ( ¢1)
Anti-shock Performance This camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. The 
camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 1.5 m (5 feet) onto 3 cm (0.1 feet) 
thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if 
dropped from a height not exceeding 1.5 m (5 feet). ( ¢2) 
						

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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 and fresh water only.•Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the 
warranty.
•The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.•Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding Hand Strap).•Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet 
card or battery into the camera.
•Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low (at 
ski resorts or at high altitude, etc.) or very high [above 40 oC (104 °F)], inside a car under strong 
sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.
∫ About the [Precautions] demonstration display ([Requirements for Underwater 
use])
•
[Precautions] is displayed when the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, with the 
side door completely closed.
•Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.
1Press  2 to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].
•It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts.
2Press  2/1  to select the picture.
•
It can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET].•When it is forcefully ended while checking by turning the unit off or pressing [MENU/SET], 
[Precautions] is displayed every time the power is turned on.
3After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•When [MENU/SET] is pressed after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions] is not displayed 
from the next time the power is turned on.
•This can also be viewed from [Precautions]  (P45) in the [Setup] menu.
2: Return to the previous screen
1 : View the next screen 
						

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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 remove any 
sand, etc. that may adhere to the 
sides and corners of the rubber seal.
•Remove large foreign objects, wet sand, etc., using the shorter (harder) side of the brush.
2Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side door.
•The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To 
avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be replaced once each year. 
Please contact Panasonic’s Service Center for related costs and other information.
3Close the side door securely.C[LOCK] switch (gray part)
D Red part
E Released state
F Locked state
•Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until 
the red part is no longer visible.
•To prevent water seeping into the 
camera, be careful not to trap foreign 
objects such as liquids, sand, hair or 
dust, etc.
Check before using underwater
Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust, close to water, or 
with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks.
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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 
maintained, and there is a chance of water leak.)
•Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera in a location where the 
water will splash strongly, such as rapid flow or waterfall. (Strong water pressure may be 
applied, and it may cause malfunction.)
•The camera will sink in the water. Take care not to drop the camera and lose it underwater by 
securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure.
1Rinse with water with the side door closed.
•After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in 
fresh water pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes 
or less.
•If the zoom button or camera [ON/OFF] button do not 
move smoothly, it may be caused by an adhesion of 
foreign objects. Using in such a state may cause 
malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any 
foreign objects by shaking the camera in fresh water.
•Bubbles may come out of the drainage hole when you 
immerse the camera in water, but this is not a 
malfunction.
Using the camera underwater
Caring of the camera after using it underwater
Do not open or close the side door until the sand and dust is removed by rinsing 
the camera with water.
Make sure to clean the camera after using it.
•
Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on your hands, body, hair, 
etc.
•It is recommended to clean the camera indoors, avoiding places where water spray or sand 
may fall.
After using it underwater, always clean the camera rather than leaving it in a dirty 
state.
•
Leaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause damage, 
discoloration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration of the waterproof performance. 
						

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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.
•
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.
•
Dry the camera by standing it on a dry cloth. 
This unit incorporates drain design, draining 
water in gaps in the camera [ON/OFF] button 
and zoom button, etc.
•Do not dry the camera with hot air from dryer 
or similar. Waterproof performance will 
deteriorate due to deformation.
•Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol or cleanser, soap or detergents.
4Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the side door, and wipe off any 
water droplets or sand left inside using a soft, dry cloth.  (P133)
•
Water droplets may adhere to the card or battery when the side door is opened without 
thoroughly drying. Also, water may accumulate in the gap around the card/battery slot or 
the terminal connector. Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft, dry cloth.
•The water droplets may seep into  the camera when the side door is closed while it is still 
wet, causing condensation or failure.