More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit: USA : www.panasonic.com/support SQT0718...
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera.
Information for Your Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit. • Do not expose accessories (battery pack, battery charger, AC adaptor, SD memory card and etc.) to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
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Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TS30 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. •...
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
Contents Information for Your Safety..................3 Before Use ........................8 Standard Accessories ....................9 (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera ......................10 Names and Functions of Main Parts ................ 15 Charging the Battery....................16 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ........17 Sequence of operations ....................
• Contact Panasonic 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...
• “ ” For information about optional accessories, refer to the Digital Camera Accessory System • If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts. (ENG) SQT0718...
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.
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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 to verify that the waterproofing is still effective. •...
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. Close the side door securely.
Using the camera underwater • Use the camera underwater to 8 m (26 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC 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 8 m (26 feet). •...
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Drain 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.
(DMW-DCC10: optional) and AC Release lever adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional) are [LOCK] switch used. Side door • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC [(] (Playback) button adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). [Q.MENU] button/[ ] (Delete/ Cancel) button (ENG) SQT0718...
Charging the Battery 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 [10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF)]. Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.
Check that this unit is turned off. • Confirm that there is no foreign object. • 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.
Sequence of operations Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set the date and time before using the camera. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
∫ Recording Motion Pictures Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. • Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. • Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously is 29 minutes 59 seconds. The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen. ∫...
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied).
Installing supplied software • The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. – PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 SE (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1) – LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1) (This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.) •...
Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.0 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective 16,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens Optical 4k zoom, fl4.5 mm to 18 mm (35 mm film camera...
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Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 220 MB)/SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.3” standard)/DPOF corresponding Motion pictures Audio compression format Interface...
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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.
AV Cable DMW-AVC1 Product numbers correct as of January 2015. These may be subject to change. The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler ¢ (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER YOU MAY CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT: 1-800-237-9080 (FAX ONLY) MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 SQT0718 (ENG)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or...
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Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
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Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to: Consumer Affairs Department Panasonic Corporation of North America 661 Independence Pkwy Chesapeake, VA 23320 PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com . Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://www.panasonic.com ...
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