Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts6 Owners Manual Advanced Features

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1Press [Wi-Fi].
2Press 3/4 /2/ 1 to select [Favorite Connection], 
and then press [MENU/SET].
3Select the favorite item you want to edit with  3/4, and then 
press  1.
4Press  3/4  to select the item, and press [MENU/SET].
Editing the items registered to favorites
ItemDescription of settings
[Remove from Favorite] —
[Change the Order in Favorite]Select the destination with 3/4, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
[Change the Registered Name]
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on  P94.•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.•Up to 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], 
[ ] and [ ]. 
						

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Connecting Easily to a Smartphone/tablet (NFC)
Using the NFC “ Near Field Communication ” function, you can easily transfer data necessary 
for a Wi-Fi connection between this camera and the smartphone/tablet.
You can use the following functions  by controlling this camera remotely with your smartphone/
tablet. –
Remote recording  (P178)–Playing back the pictures in the camera  (P178)–Saving the pictures in the camera to the smartphone/tablet, or sending them to WEB services.  (P178)
–Sending the acquired location information to the camera. (P178)
1Launch “ Image App ” on your smartphone/tablet.
2Touch the smartphone/tablet to the camera while [ ] 
is displayed on the connection screen of “ Image App ”.
•This function can be used even while the camera is 
turned off.
3When the connection confirmation screen is 
displayed, press 2/1  to select [Yes], and then 
press [MENU/SET].
4Touch the smartphone/tablet to [ ] of the camera 
again.
•
When the smartphone/tablet has connected, an image of 
this 
camera will be displayed on the smartphone/tablet.•The connected smartphone/tablet is registered to this camera. A connection can be established with the 
operation of steps 
1 and 2 from the second time onwards. 
•You can register up to 20 smartphones/tablets. When the number exceeds 20, registrations will be 
deleted, starting from the oldest touched one.
•Performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] will delete the smartphone/tablet registration. 
∫ Compatible models
This function can be used with the NFC compatib le device with Android (OS version 2.3.3 or 
higher). (excluding some models)
Controlling this camera remotely with a smartphone/tablet by using the NFC 
function
Preparation:
(On the camera)
•Set [NFC Operation] to [ON].  (P211)
(On your smartphone/tablet)
•Check that your smartphone/tablet is a compatible model.•Turn on the Wi-Fi function.•Install the “ Image App ” in advance.  (P176) 
						

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You can transfer pictures in this camera to the smartphone/tablet. This function is useful when 
you want to transfer an image to the smar tphone/tablet of your family or friend.
1Play back the picture you want to transfer to the smartphone/tablet in this camera.
2Launch “ Image App ” on the smartphone/tablet at the transfer destination.
3Touch the smartphone/tablet to the camera while 
[ ] is displayed on the connection screen of 
“Image App”.
•
To transfer other pictures, play back the picture you want 
to transfer, and touch the smartphone/tablet to the 
camera again.
•Depending on the environment you are using, it may take a few minutes to complete the image 
transfer. 
Transferring images in this camera to a smartphone/tablet one at a time by 
using the NFC function
Preparation:
(On the camera)
•Set [NFC Operation] to [ON]. (P211)
(On your smartphone/tablet)
•Check that your smartphone/tablet is a compatible model.
•Turn on the Wi-Fi function.•Install the “ Image App ” in advance.  (P176) 
						

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•If the camera is not recognized even when touching the smartphone/tablet, change positions and try 
again.
•Do not touch this camera to the smartphone/tablet strongly.•For information on the operation and settings of NFC-compatible smartphones/tablets, refer to the 
operating instructions of your device. 
•If there is a metal object between this camera and the smartphone/tablet, reading may fail. Also, 
putting a sticker around the NFC area may deteriorate the communication performance. 
•This function cannot be used in the following cases.–When [Airplane Mode] is set to [ON]–When connecting to a TV, PC or a printer
–When recording motion pictures–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When the marine case is attached
About NFC 
						

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Selecting the connection method
You can select the method for connecting to a wireless access point.¢WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure the settings 
related to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices. To check 
if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS, refer to 
the manual of the wireless access point.
1Press  3/4  to select the wireless access point you are connecting to, and press 
[MENU/SET].
2Enter the PIN code displayed on the camera screen into the wireless access point.
3Press [MENU/SET].
•Refer to the wireless access point instruction manual for details.
Connecting via a wireless access point
Connection methodDescription of settings
[WPS (Push-Button)] Save push button type wireless access point that is 
compatible with Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM with a WPS mark.P185
[WPS (PIN code)]
Save PIN code type wireless access point that is compatible 
with Wi-Fi Protected Setup with a WPS mark. P185
[Manual Connection]Select this option when you are not sure about the WPS 
compatibility, or when you want to search for and connect 
to a wireless access point.P186
When connecting with [WPS (Push-Button)]
Press the wireless access point WPS button until it switches 
to WPS Mode.
•
Refer to the wireless access point instruction manual for details.
e.g.:
When connecting with [WPS (PIN code)] 
						

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Search for available wireless access points.•Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is 
encrypted.
•When connecting by [Manual Input], confirm SSID, encryption type, encryption key of the wireless 
access point you are using.
1Press 3/4  to select the wireless access point you are 
connecting to, and press [MENU/SET].
•
Pressing [DISP. ]  will search for a wireless access point again.•If no wireless access point is found, refer to “When connecting with 
[Manual Input]” on P186 .
2(If network authentication is encrypted)
Enter the encryption key.
•
For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section 
on  P94 .
∫When connecting with [Manual Input]1On the screen displayed in step 1 of “If you are not sure about the WPS 
compatibility (connecting by [Manual Connection])”, select [Manual Input] by 
pressing  3/4, then press [MENU/SET].
2Enter the SSID of the wireless access point you are connecting to, then select [Set].•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on  P94.
3Press  3/4  to select the network authentication type, and press [MENU/SET].
•For information on network authentication, see the manual of the wireless access point.
4Press  3/4  to select the encryption type, and press [MENU/SET].
•The type of settings that can be changed may vary depending on the details of network 
authentication settings.
5(When an option other than [No Encryption] is selected)
Enter the encryption key and select [Set].
•
Check the wireless access points instruction manu al and settings when saving a wireless access 
point.
•If no connection can be established, the wireless access point’s radio waves may be too weak. Refer 
to “Message Display”  (P247)  and “Troubleshooting” (P251)  for details.•Transmission speed may decrease, or may not be usable depending on the environment it is used 
in.
If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [Manual Connection])
Network authentication typeEncryption types that can be set
[WPA2-PSK]/[WPA-PSK] [TKIP]/[AES]
[Common Key][WEP]
[Open][No Encryption]/[WEP] 
						

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You can select the method for connecting to the device you are using.
Select the connection method supported by your device.
Connecting directly
Connection methodDescription of settings
[Wi-Fi Direct]
1Set the device to Wi-Fi DirectTM mode.2Press 3/4 to select [Wi-Fi Direct] and then press [MENU/
SET].
3Press  3/4 to select the device to connect to, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•
Read the operating instructions of your device for details.
[WPS Connection]
[WPS (Push-Button)]
1Press  3/4 to select [WPS (Push-Button)] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2Set the device to WPS mode.
•You can wait longer for a connection by pressing the [DISP.] button 
on this unit.
[WPS (PIN code)]1Press  3/4 to select [WPS (PIN code)] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2Enter the PIN code of the device into this unit.
[Manual Connection]Enter the SSID and password into the device. The SSID and 
password are displayed on the connection waiting screen of 
this unit. 
						

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Playback on TV
You can display pictures on a TV that supports the Digital Media Renderer (DMR) function of 
the DLNA standard.
1Press [Wi-Fi].
2Press 3/4 /2/ 1 to select [New Connection], and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•
When connecting with the setting you used before, you can select the 
connection destination from [History Connection]  (P179) or [Favorite 
Connection]  (P180).
3Press  3/4  to select [Playback on TV], and then press [MENU/
SET].
4Press  3/4  to select connection method, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
5Press  3/4  to select a device you want to connect, and then press [MENU/SET].
•When the connection is established, the screen is displayed.
6Take or play back pictures on this unit.
•To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi].  (P189)
Displaying the picture on TV right after taking it/Displaying the picture on 
TV by playing it back on the camera
Preparations:
Set the TV to DLNA waiting Mode.
•
Read the operating instructions for your TV.
[Via Network]When you want to connect to your TV via an wireless access point. 
(P185)
[Direct]When you want to directly connect your TV to this unit with [Wi-Fi Direct], 
[WPS Connection], or [Manual Connection]. (P187) 
						

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•Motion pictures cannot be played back.•During the multi/calendar playback, pictures displayed on the screen of this unit are not displayed on 
TV.
•When a TV is connected to this unit, the TV screen may temporarily return to the status before the 
connection. Pictures are displayed again when you take or play back pictures.
•[Effect] and [Sound] of the Slide Show are disabled.
1Press [Wi-Fi] when connected to Wi-Fi.2Press  3/4  to select the item, and press [MENU/SET].
¢ This is not displayed when the destination of [Playback on TV] or  [Send Images Stored in the 
Camera]  is set to [Printer] .
What you can do with the [Wi-Fi] button when connected to Wi-Fi
ItemDescription of settings
[Terminate the Connection]Terminates the Wi-Fi connection.
[Change the Destination]Terminates the Wi-Fi connection, and allows you to 
select a different Wi-Fi connection.
[Change Settings for Sending 
Images]¢Refer to  P192 for details.
[Register the Current Destination to 
Favorite]Registering the current connection destination or the 
connection method, you can  easily connect with the 
same connection method next time.
[Network Address]Displays the MAC address and IP address of this unit. 
						

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Send Images While Recording
A picture can be automatically sent to a specified device every time you take it.
Since the camera gives priority to recording,  sending may take longer during the recording.
•
Motion pictures cannot be sent.•Images cannot be sent during [Time Lapse Shot].•If you turn off this unit or the Wi-Fi connection  before sending is complete, unsent pictures will not be 
resent.
•You may not be able to delete files or use the playback menu while sending.•When sending images on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be incurred 
depending on the details of your contract.
1Press [Wi-Fi].
2Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select [New Connection], and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•
When connecting with the setting you used before, you can select the connection destination 
from [History Connection]  (P179) or [Favorite Connection] (P180) .
3Press 3/4  to select [Send Images While Recording], and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4  to select [Smartphone], and then press [MENU/SET].5Select the connection method.  (P191)6Press 3/4  to select a device you want to connect, and then press [MENU/SET].
•When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed. To change the send setting, press 
[DISP.].  (P192)
7Take pictures.
•The pictures are sent automatically after taking them.•To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi].
You cannot change the settings while sending pictures. Wait until sending is complete.
When sending images to smartphone/tablet
Preparations:
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Install the “ Image App ” in advance.  (P176)