Panasonic Lumix DC-TS7, Lumix DC-FT7 Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DC-TS7
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How to use this manual
• The screens used in this owner’s manual are examples provided to describe operations.
• The product design and specifications described in this owner’s manual may differ from the
actual product due to improvements.
About the indication of the applicable mode
Applicable modes:
The icons indicate the modes available for a function.
• Black icons: Applicable modes
• Gray icons: Unavailable modes
∫ About the symbols in the text
MENU
: Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.
Wi-Fi
: Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.
: Tips for skillful use and points for recording.
: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
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In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.
MENU
> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]
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Contents
Finding the information you need..............................................................................2
How to use this manual.............................................................................................3
Contents by Function ................................................................................................8
1. Before Use
Care of the camera .................................................................................................10
(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the
Camera ...................................................................................................................12
Names and Functions of Components....................................................................18
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery .........................................20
Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................22
• Charging.........................................................................................................23
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures....................26
Card Information .....................................................................................................27
• Formatting the card (initialization) ..................................................................28
• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ....29
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................................................................................31
Basic Operations.....................................................................................................33
• Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully ....................................................33
• Using the Viewfinder.......................................................................................34
• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .....................................................................35
• Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures).........................................35
• [MODE] button (Selecting a Recording Mode) ...............................................36
• Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button ...............................................................36
• [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)......................................37
Setting menu items .................................................................................................39
Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)...........................................41
Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) ....................42
• Using the function buttons during recording ...................................................43
• Using the function buttons during playback....................................................43
Entering Text ...........................................................................................................44
3. Recording Modes
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...................45
• Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ..........................................47
• Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]).............48
Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed (Program
AE Mode) ................................................................................................................49
Taking picture by setting the exposure manually (Manual Exposure Mode) ...........50
Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode).....................52
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• Types of image effects....................................................................................54
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode)..........57
Take the Outdoors Scene Expressively ..................................................................60
• Sports Mode ..................................................................................................60
• Snow Mode ...................................................................................................60
• Beach & Surf Mode .......................................................................................61
• Underwater Mode ..........................................................................................61
Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode).................................................62
4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings
Adjusting Focus Automatically ................................................................................65
• Setting up position of the AF area ..................................................................68
Taking Close-up Pictures ........................................................................................69
Compensating the Exposure...................................................................................70
Setting the Light Sensitivity.....................................................................................71
Adjusting the White Balance ...................................................................................73
• Finely adjusting the White Balance ................................................................75
5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings
Recording 4K Photos..............................................................................................76
• Notes on the 4K Photo function......................................................................78
Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving .....................................................80
• Operations during selecting pictures..............................................................81
Controlling Focus After Recording (Post Focus).....................................................83
• Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture ...................................85
Select a Drive Mode................................................................................................86
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode...........................................................................87
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket.........................................................................89
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........................................................................91
Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])........................93
6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Image Stabilizer.......................................................................................................96
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................................................................................98
• Zoom types and use.......................................................................................98
Taking pictures by using the flash .........................................................................101
• Changing Flash Mode ..................................................................................102
7. Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture ........................................................105
• Setting the size and recording frame rate ....................................................107
• How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) .........108
• Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures...............................109
• Recording slow motion pictures ([High Speed Video]) .................................110
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8. Sensor
Sensors (compass/altimeter) are operated ........................................................... 111
Using the altimeter ................................................................................................112
• Adjusting the Altimeter .................................................................................113
Using the compass................................................................................................114
• Adjusting the compass .................................................................................115
9. Playing Back and Editing Images
Playing Back Pictures ........................................................................................... 116
Playing Back Motion Pictures................................................................................ 117
• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ................................................118
Switching the Playback Method ............................................................................119
• Using the Playback Zoom ............................................................................ 119
• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) ...............................................119
• Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ......................119
Playing Back Group Pictures ................................................................................120
Deleting Pictures...................................................................................................121
10. Using Menu Functions
Menu list................................................................................................................122
• [Rec] menu...................................................................................................122
• [Motion Picture] menu ..................................................................................129
• [Custom] menu .............................................................................................130
• [Setup] menu................................................................................................132
• [Playback] menu...........................................................................................138
11. Using the Wi-Fi function
What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function.............................................................148
Wi-Fi function........................................................................................................149
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ...................................................................151
• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App ” .......................................151
• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet...............................................................152
• Taking images via a smartphone (remote recording) ...................................155
• Playing back/saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social
media sites...................................................................................................156
• Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a
smartphone ..................................................................................................157
Sending images ....................................................................................................159
Sending images to a smartphone/tablet................................................................161
When sending images to PC ................................................................................163
Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones .........................167
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...............................................................................................169
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12. Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................171
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ............................................173
• Transferring images to a PC.........................................................................173
Printing the Pictures..............................................................................................175
13. Others
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display.......................................................................177
Message Display...................................................................................................181
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................183
Cautions for Use ...................................................................................................192
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Contents by Function
Recording
Recording
Recording Mode.............................. P36
Panorama Shot Mode .....................P62
Macro recording .............................. P69
[Time Lapse Shot] ...........................P93
4K photo
[4K PHOTO] ....................................P76
[Post Focus] ....................................P83
Focus
[AF Mode]........................................P65
Adjusting the AF area position ........ P68
Drive
[Drive Mode] ....................................P86
[Burst]..............................................P87
[Self Timer]......................................P91
Motion Picture
Motion Picture
[Rec Quality]..................................P107
Recording still pictures while
recording motion pictures ..............P109
[High Speed Video] .......................P110
Picture Quality and Color Tone
[Sensitivity].......................................P71
[White Balance]................................P73
[Photo Style] ..................................P122
[Picture Size]..................................P124
[Quality]..........................................P125
[i.Dynamic].....................................P126
[HDR] .............................................P126
Exposure
Exposure Compensation .................P70
[Auto Bracket] ..................................P89
[Metering Mode].............................P125
Flash
[Flash Mode] ..................................P102
Audio
[Wind Cut]......................................P129
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Contents by Function
Setup/Custom
Basic settings
[Format]........................................... P28
[Clock Set].......................................P31
Quick Menu .....................................P41
[Beep] ............................................P133
[Economy] .....................................P135
[Reset] (initialization) ..................... P137
Playback
Playback
Picture playback ............................P116
Motion picture playback.................P117
Playback Zoom..............................P119
Multi Playback ...............................P119
Delete ............................................P121
[Auto Review] ................................P131
[Slide Show] ..................................P139
Wi-Fi
Image App
“Image App” ..................................P151
Remote recording..........................P155
Sending and adding location
information.....................................P157
Sensor
[Sensor Settings] ...........................P111
[Altimeter Adjust]............................P113
[Calibrate compass].......................P115
Customization
Function buttons ..............................P42
[Custom] menu ..............................P130
Edit
[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]...............P142
[Resize]..........................................P145
[Cropping] ......................................P146
[Location Logging] .........................P141
[Title Edit].......................................P142
[Text Stamp] ..................................P143
Image settings
[Protect] .........................................P147
In combination with other devices
Sending images to a PC ................P163
Connections with other devices
PC
Transferring images to a PC .........P173
TV
Playing Back Pictures on a TV
Screen ...........................................P171
Printer
PictBridge ......................................P175
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1. Before Use
Care 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.
• In case foreign objects adhere to the inner side of the side door, wipe them off with a dry,
lint-free cloth.
• 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.:
– 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 31 m (102 feet).
• Waterproof performance may be impaired.
• The lens or the monitor may get damaged.
– If the monitor should get damaged, take care to avoid injury caused by the fragments of
broken glass and other damaged components.
• It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function.
After the camera is used underwater, speaker and microphone performance may be
temporarily degraded, so motion pictures may be recorded or played back with
weak audio.
• After underwater use, perform steps 1 through 4 in “Caring of the camera after using it
underwater” on P16.
When the camera is used at cold temperatures, speaker and microphone
performance may be temporarily degraded, so motion pictures may be recorded or
played back with weak audio.
• Keep the camera warm by placing it in a warm place such as inside your cold protection gear or
clothes during use.
If you shake the camera while it is turned off, a rattling sound will be heard. This
is the sound of the lens moving and not a malfunction.
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∫ When inner side of the lens, viewfinder or monitor 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 is fogged
• Turn off the camera 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
approximately 2 hours with the side door open when the temperature of the camera gets close
to the ambient temperature.
• Contact Panasonic if the fogging does not disappear.
Conditions in which inner side may be fogged
Condensation may occur and cause the inner side of the lens, viewfinder, and monitor to
fog up when the camera is used under conditions with drastic temperature changes or
high humidity levels, 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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1. Before Use
(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance
This 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 31 m (102 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 2 m (6.6 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 2 m (6.6 feet). (¢2)
Withstand Load Performance
This camera complies with 100 kgf/220.5 lbf load tests. (¢3)
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 200 cm (6.6 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.)
¢3 According to the test conditions specified by Panasonic.
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1. 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.
• Using the camera in environments where splashing with hot spring water, oil or alcohol is likely
to occur may cause the water/dust resistance and impact resistance of the camera to
deteriorate.
• 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.
• Panasonic offers no compensation for any accidents caused by use of the product (including
both personal and property damage).
• The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.
• Supplied accessories such as battery pack etc. 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 cold places where the temperature reaches
s10 oC (14 oF) or lower (ski resorts, places at high altitude, etc.) or hot places where the
temperature reaches 40 oC (104 oF) or higher (in particular, places exposed to strong sunlight,
inside a sun-heated automobile, near a heater, on a boat or beach, etc.). (Doing so will
deteriorate the waterproof performance)
∫ About the [Precautions] display
• [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.
• The [Precautions] screen will be displayed every time the camera is turned on if you select [No]
before displaying the screen, turn off the camera while checking the screen, or press [MENU/
SET] to force close the screen.
1 Press 2 to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].
• The recording screen is displayed if you select [No].
2 Press 2/1 to change the screen.
2: Return to the previous screen
1: View the next screen
3 After 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] in the
[Setup] menu.
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1. Before Use
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.
1 Check 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 the small sand etc. that may adhere to the sides and
corners of the rubber seal.
2 Check 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.
3 Close 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
C Released state
D Locked state
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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Using the camera underwater
• Use the camera underwater to 31 m (102 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and
40 oC (32 oF and 104 oF).
• Do not use the camera at a depth of over 31 m (102 feet).
• Do not use it in the 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. 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.
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1. Before Use
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.
1 Rinse with fresh 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.
• Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol or
cleanser, soap or detergents.
• If the diopter adjustment dial, shutter button, the camera
[ON/OFF] button or other parts are not moving smoothly,
there may be trapped foreign objects. As continued use
may cause these parts to get stuck or cause other
malfunctions, shake the camera in fresh water to wash off
any foreign objects. After that, check that the parts of the camera are moving smoothly.
• Bubbles may come out of the drainage hole when you immerse the camera in water, but
this is not a malfunction.
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2 Tap the camera lightly against your palm while holding it upside down and then
with the illustrated side facing down, and then wipe off the water droplets with a
soft, dry cloth.
• Repeat this step a few times if water is left in the microphone A or speaker B hole.
If water is left in the microphone or speaker hole, weak or distorted audio may be recorded
and played back.
• Fasten the strap firmly to your wrist to avoid dropping the camera.
3 Dry the camera by standing it on a dry
cloth in a well ventilated shaded area.
• 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.
4 Confirm 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.
• 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.
• When particles such as salt residues from seawater are
adhering to the camera, the arm of the side door and various
other components may whiten. Use damp cotton swabs or
similar to wipe until the whitened part is removed.
C Arm part
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Names and Functions of Components
Camera [ON/OFF] button (P31)
1
Motion picture button (P105)
2
Shutter button (P35)
3
Flash (P101)
4
Stereo microphone (P194)
• Be careful not to cover the microphone with
5
your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult
to record.
Self-timer indicator (P91)/
AF Assist Lamp (P130)/
6
LED light (P135)
Lens surface
7
Speaker (P194)
8
Side door (P14, 20)
9
[USB/CHARGE] socket (P173, 175)
10
Card slot (P20)
11
[HDMI] socket (P171)
12
Battery slot (P20)
13
[LOCK] switch (P14)
14
Release lever (P20)
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Strap eyelet
• Be sure to attach the strap when using the
camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
• After placing the strap around your wrist, slide
the adjuster A to fasten the strap.
• Be sure to attach the strap to the strap eyelet.
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25
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Monitor (P34)
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[ ] (Post Focus) button (P83)/
18
[Fn2] button (P42)
[LVF] button (P34)
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Viewfinder (P34)
20
Diopter adjustment dial (P34)
21
Zoom button (P98)
22
[(] (Playback) button (P116)
23
[DISP.] button (P37)
• Pressing [DISP.] switches the displayed
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information.
Cursor buttons (P36)
3/[È] (Exposure Compensation) (P70)
1/[‰] (Flash Mode) (P102)
25
2/[#] (Macro Mode) (P69)
4/[ ] (Drive Mode) (P86)
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[MENU/SET] button (P36, 39)
26
Charging lamp (P23)/
27
®
Wi-Fi
connection lamp (P149)
[ ] (Delete) button (P121)/
[ ] (Cancel) button /
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[Q.MENU] button (P41)
[ ] (4K Photo Mode) button (P76)/
29
[Fn1] button (P42)
[MODE] button (P36)
30
Drainage hole
31
Tripod mount (P197)
• It may not be possible to attach and securely
fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm
32
(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so
may also damage the camera.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery
• Check that this unit is turned off.
• Confirm that there is no foreign object. (P14)
1: Slide the [LOCK] switch A, and
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release the lock.
2: Slide the release lever B and open
the side door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery
2
orientation, insert all the way until you
hear a locking sound and then check that
it is locked by lever C. Pull the lever C in
the direction of the arrow to remove the
battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until
you hear a “click” while being careful
about the direction in which you insert it. To remove the card, push
the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
D: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
Check the orientation of the card.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Close the side door until it clicks, and
3
then lock the [LOCK] switch by sliding it
toward [2].
• Confirm that the red part E on the [LOCK] switch
is not showing.
• Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time
after being charged.)
• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the monitor to clear before removing
the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself
may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
∫ About the water leakage warning message
To maintain the waterproof performance of this unit, a message prompting to check for any
foreign material inside the side door or to perform maintenance is displayed along with a
warning sound when the following are performed.
• When this unit is turned on after opening the side door and replacing the card.
• When this unit is turned on after opening the side door and replacing the battery.
• After opening the side door, close it securely taking care not to get any foreign objects caught.
• If foreign objects are present, wipe them off with a dry, lint-free cloth.
• Warning message display can be turned off by pressing any button.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Charging the Battery
Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and battery.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.
Camera conditions Charge
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∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available for 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 recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
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Charging
• 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.
Insert the battery into this unit.
Check that this unit is turned off.
A Connect the USB connection cable
(supplied) to the [USB/CHARGE] socket.
• Place the camera in an upright position, and
find the terminal at the bottom.
B Charging lamp
C AC adaptor (supplied)
D To power outlet
E PC (Turned on)
F USB connection cable (supplied)
• Check the direction of the terminals and
plug in/out straight holding onto the plug.
(It may result in malfunction by the
deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in
obliquely or in wrong direction.)
Do not connect devices to incorrect
terminals. Doing so may cause
malfunction.
(Charging from the power outlet)
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable
(supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.
(Charging from a computer)
Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).
• If the computer enters a suspended state while charging the battery, charging will stop.
• Connecting this camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to a power outlet will
cause the notebook computer battery to drain faster. Do not leave the camera connected for
extended periods of time.
• Be sure to always connect the camera to a computer USB terminal.
Do not connect the camera to a monitor, keyboard or printer USB terminal, or a USB hub.
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L
4:3
∫ About the charging lamp
Lit: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.
(When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from the power outlet
or computer.)
• When the charging lamp flashes
– The battery temperature is high or low. Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a
location where the ambient temperature (and the temperature of battery) is in a 10 oC to
30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF) range, and try charging again.
– If your PC is not capable of supplying sufficient power, charging is not possible.
∫ Charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
Charging time Approx. 170 min
• 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 a long time may be longer than normal.
• When power is supplied from a computer, the power supply capacity of the computer
determines the charging time.
∫ Battery indication
• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted.
Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
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• 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.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
This may cause malfunction.
• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
• Do not use a USB extension cable.
• The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied) are for this camera only. Do
not use them with other devices.
• 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.)
• If a problem occurs in the power outlet, such as a power outage, charging may not be
completed normally. If this happens, disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and
connect it again.
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Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
• The numbers of recordable pictures listed here are based on the CIPA (Camera & Imaging
Products Association) standard.
• When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used.
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor)
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures
Recording time Approx. 150 min
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder)
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 250 pictures
Recording time Approx. 125 min
∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the Monitor)
When [Rec Quality] is set to [FHD/28M/60p]
Recordable time Approx. 80 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When [Rec Quality] is set to [4K/100M/30p]
Recordable time Approx. 60 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min
• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, zoom operation, etc.
∫ Playback (when using the Monitor)
Playback time Approx. 210 min
• The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of
recordable pictures is reduced.
– At low temperature or in cold locations such as ski resorts or at high altitude
¢ The battery performance will temporarily decline. Refer to “When using in a cold climate or
at low temperatures” (P192) in advance.
– When a function such as flash or zoom is used repeatedly
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
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Card Information
The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.
• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing.
To check the class, see the labeled side, etc. of the card.
Size in [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example
4K UHS Speed Class 3
FHD/HD Class 4 or higher
• This unit is compatible with UHSstandard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with
Panasonic’s cards.
I UHS Speed Class 3
When recording in 4K Photo/
[Post Focus]
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
UHS Speed Class 3
Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on
the card.
• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit
off, or remove the battery, card. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration,
impact or static electricity.
Doing so may damage the card or recorded data or cause the camera to stop working
correctly.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation
again.
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• If you set the Write-Protect switch A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write,
delete or format the data or display it by recording date.
• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves,
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
important data on a PC etc.
• Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Formatting the card (initialization)
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
After formatting, all data stored on the card will be deleted and cannot be recovered.
Back up necessary data on a PC or similar device first, and then format the card.
MENU
> [Setup] > [Format]
• Use a sufficiently charged battery when formatting, and do not turn off the camera while
formatting is in progress.
• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.
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Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time
• The numbers of recordable pictures listed here are based on the CIPA (Camera & Imaging
Products Association) standard.
• When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used.
∫ Number of recordable pictures
• Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [A]
[Picture Size]
L (20M) 2400 5000 10000 19900
M (10M) 4750 9700 19400 38600
S (5M) 9400 19000 38200 75800
16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB
∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
• “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
• The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
[Rec Quality]
[4K/100M/30p]
[4K/100M/24p]
[FHD/28M/60p]
[FHD/20M/30p]
[HD/10M/30p]
16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB
18m 38m 1h15m 2h30m
1h00m 2h10m 4h30m 9h00m
1h30m 3h00m 6h15m 12h30m
2h50m 5h50m 11h40m 23h20m
Card capacity
Card capacity
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• Depending on the recording conditions and the type of card, the number of recordable
pictures and available recording time vary.
• Continuous motion picture recordable times
[Rec Quality]
Continuous
recordable time
Size interval for dividing files
When an SDHC card is used: Files exceeding 4 GB
4K
FHD
HD
29 minutes and
59 seconds
in size will be divided into smaller files for recording
and playback.
When an SDXC card is used: Files are not divided
for recording.
Files exceeding 4 GB in size will be divided into
smaller files for recording and playback.
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¢
¢ You can continue recording without interruption.
• The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
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