Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts5 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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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 Panasonic to 
verify that 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.
•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 the temperature is very low (such 
as at ski resorts or high altitudes) or where the temperature may exceed 40 oC (104  oF) (such as 
inside cars in strong sunlight, close to a heater, on boats, or on the beach). (Waterproof performance 
may become degraded.)
∫ About the [Precautions] demonstration display ([Requirements for Underwater use])
•[Precautions] is displayed when this unit 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 change the picture.
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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 this unit 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 this unit is turned on.
•This can also be viewed from [Precautions]  (P50) in the [Setup] menu.
2: Return to the previous screen
1 : View the next screen 
						

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Before Use
1Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the 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 soft, dry cloth if there is any liquid.
It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the camera with liquid adhered.
•If foreign objects are present, wipe them off with a dry, lint-free cloth.•Be extremely careful to remove any sand, etc. that may adhere to the sides and corners of the 
rubber seal.
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 for related costs and other information.
3Close the side door securely.
•Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until the red part is no longer visible.•To prevent water intrusion, be careful not to catch foreign objects such as liquids, sand, hair, 
dust, or the strap cord.
A Red part
B [LOCK] switch (gray part)
C Released state
D Locked state
Check before using underwater
Always wipe the rubber seal on the side door  and the area where rubber seal sits with a 
dry, lint-free cloth.
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 13 m (43 feet) with the water temperature between 0oC and 40 oC 
(32  oF and 104  oF).
•Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung).•Do not use the camera at a depth of over 13 m (43 feet).
•Do not use it in hot water over 40 oC (104  oF) (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 about 10 minutes.
•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.
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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.
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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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Before Use
2Drain water by holding the camera upside 
down and shaking it lightly a few times.
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Make sure to put your hand through the strap to 
prevent the camera from falling.
3Wipe off water drops on the camera with a 
soft, dry cloth and dry the camera in a shaded 
area that is well ventilated.
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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.
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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. 
						

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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.•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 Owner’s Manual”.
•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery  in the text.•Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger  or charger in the text.
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and  SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.
•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts 
department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX 
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 
						

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Before Use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
1Flash (P66)
2 Self-timer indicator  (P70)/
AF Assist Lamp  (P115)/
LED light  (P56)
3 Lens  (P8, 237,  255)
4 Speaker  (P53)
5 LCD monitor  (P62, 231 , 236)
6 [Wi-Fi] button (P177)
7Wi-Fi
® connection lamp  (P174)
8 Zoom button (P64)
9[ (] (Playback) button  (P42)
10 Strap eyelet  (P30)
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Be sure to attach the strap when using the 
camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
•Be sure to attach the strap to the strap 
eyelet. 
11 Decorative hole
12 [MODE] button  (P31, 146)
13 [Q.MENU/ ] button (P49)/[ ] (Delete) button  (P46)
14 [DISP.] button (P62)
15 [MENU/SET] button  (P48)
16 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation  (P71)
Auto Bracket  (P72)
B : 4/Macro Mode  (P69)
AF Tracking  (P104)
C : 2/Self-timer  (P70)
D : 1/Flash setting  (P66)
In this owners manual, the cursor buttons ar e described as shown in the figure below or 
described with  3/4 /2/ 1.
e.g.: When you press the 4  (down) button
or Press 4
1
23 4
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11
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MENU/SET 
						

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Before Use
17 Microphone
18 GPS antenna (P121)
19 Camera [ON/OFF] button  (P28)
20 GPS status indicator  (P122)
21 Shutter button  (P32, 36)
22 Motion picture button  (P39)
23 Tripod mount
•A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more may 
damage this unit if attached.
24 NFC antenna [ ] (P182)
25 [HDMI] socket  (P213, 215)
•Do not connect with any cable other than an HDMI micro 
cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). Doing so may cause 
malfunction.
26 Card slot  (P22)
27 Battery slot  (P22)
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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC 
coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For 
connection details, refer to  P23.
28 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P213,  222, 225, 226)
29 Release lever  (P22)
30 [LOCK] switch  (P12, 22)
31 Side door (P12 , 22,  23)
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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  oF and 
86  oF) (same as the battery temperature) is recommended.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these 
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the 
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery 
packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any 
accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To 
ensure that safe products are used, we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic 
battery pack is used.
Charging
1Connect the AC cable.
2Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of 
the battery.
•The [CHARGE] indicator  A lights up and charging begins. 
						

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Preparation
∫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  oF and 86 o 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 battery has been used. The charging time for 
the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be 
longer than normal.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the battery 
or replace it with a fully charged battery.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting 
heat generated.
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes 
warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not recommended that 
the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic 
swelling may occur.)
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and 
detach the battery after charging is completed.)
Charging time Approx. 165 min 
						

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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 o 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  with full flash every second recording.•Changing the zoom magnification from Tele to  Wide or vice versa in every recording.•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
•Not using the GPS function.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If 
the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of 
pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 370 pictures
(By CIPA standard in Program AE 
Mode)
Recording time Approx. 185 min