Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ19 DMC-TZ18 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Contents Before use Before use .............................................. 5 Standard Accessories ........................... 7 Names of parts....................................... 8 Cursor button ................................................8 Preparations Charging the battery ............................. 9 Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time .........................10 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery ...........................
Contents (Continued) Using the [Rec] menu for motion pictures................................................. 82 [Rec Quality] ...............................................82 [Continuous AF]...........................................82 [Wind Cut] ..................................................82 Using Quick menu ............................... 83 Entering Text ........................................ 84 Application (View) Before use Connecting with other devices Using with your PC..................
Before use (Continued) ■Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording. ■Carefully observe copyright laws.
Charging the battery Names of parts Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) Camera ON/OFF switch Release lever (→12) (→16) DC coupler cover Shutter button (→25) (→13) Mode dial (→26) Flash (→40) Self-timer indicator (→45)/ AF Assist Lamp (→80) Zoom lever Lens barrel (→32) Lens (→5, 122) Tripod receptacle (→122) Card/Battery door (→12) We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.
Charging the battery (Continued) Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates. Number of recordable pictures Approx. 340 pictures Recording time Approx.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Lever Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid Release lever Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play back without worrying about the remaining battery charge. The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Remaining battery and memory capacity ■ Built-in memory (Approx. 70 MB) Remaining battery (only when using battery) ●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→101) ●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
Setting the clock Set REC/PLAY switch to (The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) before turning on the power. Turn on the power The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press ▲▼ to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. (Example) While in [Program AE] Mode, change [LCD Mode] on the [Setup] menu.
Setting the menu (Continued) Menu type Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17) [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. [Rec] menu (REC/PLAY switch: ) [Motion Picture] menu (REC/PLAY switch: ) Changing picture preferences (→70 - 82) • Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. Item Settings, notes Set time, date, and display format.
Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17) Item [C1] / [C2] / [C3] [ON]/[OFF] [Cust.Set Mem.] [Zoom Resume] Register settings on current camera. (→51) Remember the zoom position when turning the power off. [Auto Power LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. [LCD Mode] Make LCD monitor easier to see.
Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Item [No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers. For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17) Settings, notes • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer, and format the built-in memory/card (→23).
Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Basic shooting operation For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17) Item Settings, notes Set to Shutter button Set the language displayed on the screen. : The captured still pictures and motion pictures can be played back. [Language] Change display language. [Demo Mode] : Still pictures and motion pictures can be taken. Set to the desired Recording Mode [Stabilizer Demo.
Basic shooting operation (Continued) ■Holding the camera AF Assist Lamp Flash • Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart. • Do not touch the lens. • Do not block the microphone when recording motion picture. (→8) • Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range. • Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed. • We recommend the use of the hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: ■To use flash About Happy colours Select either (Auto) or (Forced Flash Off). is used, , (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), • When (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) and (Slow Sync.) are selected automatically according to the subject type and brightness. For details (→40). • and indicate that digital red-eye correction is activated. • The shutter speed is slower in and .
Taking pictures with your own settings Aligning the focus [Program AE] Mode Recording Mode: Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. First adjust focus according to subject Set to ●Subjects/environments which may Align the AF area with the subject Shutter button Set to Useful when subject is not in the centre of picture.
Taking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: You can zoom in up to 16 times with “Optical Zoom”, and up to 33.8 times with “Extra Optical Zoom” (pictures only) with lower picture quality. To zoom further, you can use [i.ZOOM] or [Digital Zoom]. Do not block the lens barrel movement while zooming. Zoom In/Out ●What is Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)? If, for example, set to [3M ] (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken of a 3M-sized central part of a 14 M (equivalent to 14.
Taking pictures with zoom (Continued) Recording Mode: [i.ZOOM] Easy Zoom: For zooming rapidly to maximum ratio The camera uses super resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio. Using super resolution technology, the zoom ratio can be increased up to about 1.3 times higher than the original zoom ratio with almost no deterioration of picture quality. Display the [Rec] menu Select [i.ZOOM] Select [i.Resolution] Press [ / Zoom to max. T in one touch.
Taking pictures with zoom (Continued) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Recording Mode: Playback Mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. [Digital Zoom] Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extra Optical Zoom. (Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality.
Deleting pictures Changing recording information display Playback Mode: Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms. Set to Press to change display The display changes every time the button is pressed. Press to delete the displayed picture ■Histogram Select [Yes] [DISP.
Taking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Display [Flash] ■Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, ○∗2 Select the desired type – – – – ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○ – – – – – – ○ ○ ○ – – – – ○ ○ ○ – ○ – – ○ – – – ○ ○ ○ – – – ○ ○ ○ : Default setting) – – – – – – – – – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – – – – ∗2 Set to , , or depending on the subject and brightness. • The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures, Scene Modes , , , or .
Taking close-up pictures Recording Mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 feet) for max. W). Display [Macro Mode] Taking pictures at even closer range [Macro Zoom] To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [Macro Zoom] enables the subject to appear even larger than when using [AF Macro].
Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment Taking pictures with self-timer Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Focus range When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro recording mode.
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket]) Recording Mode: Recording Mode: Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is difference between bringhtness of object and background). Display [Exposure] Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
Determine aperture and record Determine shutter speed and record [Aperture-Priority] Mode [Shutter-Priority] Mode Recording Mode: Recording Mode: When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. Set to When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes. Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed.
Determine aperture and shutter speed and record Register your own settings and record [Manual Exposure] Mode [Custom] Mode Recording Mode: Recording Mode: This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness). Also, long-exposure recording of up to 60 seconds is possible. Set to ([Manual Exposure] Mode) • Manual exposure assist is displayed.
Register your own settings and record Taking pictures according to the scene [Custom] Mode (Continued) [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Recording Mode: [Custom] Switch to your own settings and record Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc.) for given scenes. Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to .
Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene (→53) Using flash in Scene Modes (→41) [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. [Portrait] Tips • Stand as close as possible to subject. • Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) Smooths skin colours in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards). [Soft Skin] Tips • Stand as close as possible to subject.
Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene (→53) Using flash in Scene Modes (→41) [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene [Party] [Candle Light] Tips • Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away. • Zoom: Wide (W side) • Use flash. • Tripod, self-timer recommended. Brings out the atmosphere of a candlelit room. Tips • Do not use flash. • Tripod, self-timer recommended. Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours.
Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene (→53) Using flash in Scene Modes (→41) [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky. [Fireworks] [Beach] Tips • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away. • Tripod recommended. Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening subject. Brings out the natural colour of snow in ski slope and mountain scenes.
Saving commonly used scenes [My Scene Mode] Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode Recording Mode: Recording Mode: on the mode dial. You can register a commonly used Scene Mode in After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset Scene Mode by simply setting the mode dial to . Set to / If you have already registered in My Scene Mode, it is displayed as a registered scene. Playing back motion pictures (→86) This records motion pictures with audio.
Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Recording Mode: Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically. [Rec Quality] Changing the motion picture size. When recording a motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class∗1 of “Class 6” or higher. ∗1 SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds.
Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] (Continued) For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) Recording Mode: Registering face pictures Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birth date. You can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for example, register multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one registration).
Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] (Continued) For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) Recording Mode: Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu (→17) Select [MEMORY] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET] Item About settings Information editing Edit name or other registered information. (→65) Registration order Set priority order for focus and exposure.
Useful features for travel For [Setup] menu setting procedures (→17) [Travel Date] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, which day of your trip the picture was recorded will be recorded. ∗ Recording only. (Cannot set.) ■ Recording Mode: ∗ Select [Travel Date] from [Setup] menu (→17) Select [Travel Setup] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET] [World Time] Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination.
Using the [Rec] menu For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) [Aspect Ratio] [Quality] Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed according to printing or playback format. ■ Recording Mode: Set quality of picture. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality) Standard (Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures) ●The setting is fixed to (Standard) in the following Scene Modes. ([Transform], [High Sens.
Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [White Balance] Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural.
Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [AF Mode] Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: / / / Taking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (AF Tracking) For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) ●In [Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes, the AF Mode setting is fixed to (1-area-focusing).
Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) [Quick AF] [i.Exposure] Focus is continually aligned according to movement of subject when camera blurring is small even when shutter button is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption) ■ Recording Mode: Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colours when there is significant contrast between background and subject.
Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) [Digital Zoom] [Color Mode] Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. For details (→36) ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Set colour effects. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [STANDARD]/[NATURAL] (soft)/[VIVID] (sharp) /[B/W]/[SEPIA]/ [COOL] (more blue)/[WARM] (more red)/[Happy] ( ●This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set.
Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) [AF Assist Lamp] [Date Stamp] Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button ( and larger AF area displayed) [OFF] : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc.) Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture.
Using the [Rec] menu for motion pictures Using Quick menu Recording Mode: For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) Recording menu items can be called up easily. [Rec Quality] For details (→62) Set to [Continuous AF] Either allows the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fixes the focus position at the start of recording. ■ Settings: [ON] : Adjust focus according to movement of subject during motion picture recording.
Entering Text Use the cursor buttons to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register destinations in [Travel Date] etc. Press ▲▼◄► to select characters Viewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) Playback Mode: You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi Playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (Calendar Playback).
Watching motion pictures Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Playback Mode: Playback Mode: Motion pictures can be played back just as you view still pictures. Set to Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways.
Different playback methods [Playback Mode] For switching [Playback Mode] procedure (→87) (Continued) Playback Mode: [Slide Show] Automatically plays back still pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select the playback method • • • • [All] [Picture Only] [Video Only] [Travel]: Play back only pictures that were recorded with the [Travel Date] or [Location] • [Category Selection]: Select category and playback still pictures only.
Different playback methods [Playback Mode] (Continued) Playback Mode: Playback Mode: For switching [Playback Mode] procedure (→87) [Filtering Play] You can refine the selection of pictures to be viewed by narrowing them down to pictures in selected categories or to favourite pictures, and then view those pictures. Select the refining method using ▲▼, and press [MENU/SET] [Picture Only] [Video Only] [Travel] [Category Selection] Using the [Playback] menu Play back still pictures.
Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17) Playback Mode: ■ Uploading to image-sharing websites When setting [Upload Set], the built-in uploading tool automatically makes copies on the card inside the camera. Connect the camera to your computer (→103) before performing uploading operations. For more details, refer to (→105).
Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17) Playback Mode: ■Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [Name] [W/O TIME]: Stamp the recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamp the recording date and time : Stamp name registered in Face Recognition : Stamp name registered in [Baby] or [Pet] [Location] [ON]: Stamp Destination registered in [Setup]’s [Travel Date] [Travel Date] [ON]: Stamp Travel Date set in [Setup]’s [Travel Date] [Title] [ON]: Stamp text registered in
Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17) Playback Mode: [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Press ◄► to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop Expand Change position [Favorite] By labelling your favourite pictures with a star ( ), you can enjoy [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play] of these pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favourites.
Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17) Playback Mode: [Print Set] [Protect] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF printcompatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture ●[SINGLE] when using [MULTI] (up to 999 pictures)) ●[MULTI] Date print set No.
Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17) Playback Mode: [Face Rec Edit] [Copy] Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] Select the person to replace for another Select the picture Select [Yes] You can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card.
Using with your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. • Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer. • If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognised, refer to the following support website. http://panasonic.
Using with your PC (Continued) You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. ■Folder and file names on computer ● Windows DCIM (Still pictures/motion pictures) 100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) P1000001.JPG : JPG: P1000999.JPG Still pictures 101_PANA MOV: ∗1 : Motion pictures 999_PANA ● Macintosh MISC (DPOF files, Favourite) Drives are displayed in “My Computer” or “Computer” folder.
Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridgecompatible printer for printing. Getting Ready: • Charge the battery sufficiently. Or, connect the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). • Insert the card and turn on power. When copying pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards. • Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer, as needed.
Printing (Continued) Viewing on TV screen Making print settings on the camera (Make settings before selecting [Print start]) Select item Select setting Getting Ready: • Set [TV Aspect]. (→23) • Turn off both camera and TV. You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied). ●Also consult TV operating manual. Connect camera to TV Turn on TV ●Set to auxiliary input. Turn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch to Check socket direction and insert straight in.
List of LCD monitor displays Press the [DISP.] button to change display (→39). In recording 1 2 3 In playback 4 1 18 17 5 6 7 10 16 15 14 13 8 8 2 Picture Size (→70) Recording quality (→62) 3 Quality (→71) Flash (→40) Optical Image Stabilizer (→80)/ Jitter alert (→30) White Balance (→72) Color Mode (→79) 4 Battery capacity (→15) 5 Burst Mode (→78) Auto Bracket (→47) Macro recording (→42) i.
Message displays Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor. [This memory card cannot be used] [Read Error]/[Write Error] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ● Non-DCF pictures (→37) cannot be deleted. → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera.
Q&A Troubleshooting Battery, power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. ● Battery is not inserted correctly (→12), or needs recharging. LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on. ● [Sleep Mode] is activated. (→21) → Press shutter button halfway to release. ● Battery needs recharging. Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on. ● Battery needs recharging. ● [Sleep Mode] is activated. (→21) → Press shutter button halfway to release. Recording Cannot record pictures.
Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) LCD monitor Playback (Continued) LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. ● LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods. Brightness is unstable. ● Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not affect recorded picture.) This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes because the zoom is operated or the camera is moved.
Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) TV, computer, printer No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured. ● Not connected correctly (→109). ● The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. ● Check the [Video Out] setting (NTSC/PAL) on the camera. (→23) TV screen display different to LCD monitor. ● Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions. Cannot play motion pictures on TV. ● Card is inserted into TV.
Usage cautions and notes When in use ●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ●Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Lens ●If lens is dirty: Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. ●Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight. ●Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage lens. Be careful when removing camera from bag, etc.
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