Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts6 Owners Manual 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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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. Doing so may cause malfunction.
26 Card slot  (P22)
27 Battery slot  (P22)
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When using an AC...

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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...

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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...

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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...