Operating instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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VJeW precious save moments° @Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory card slots. SD memory card (Sold separately) Alternatively, connect with AV cable (supplied) On TV screen Zoomedoin pictures Close-up pictures of people in distance [10x optical zoom] (P.27) C_ear pictures Prevents blurring from shaky hands [Optical image Stabilizer] (P.39) Beautifu_ Alternatively, connect with USB connection cable (supplied) pictures Dark places, moving subjects [Intelligent ISO] (P.
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Part numbers are as of January 2007 IIBo a test shot first! IIAvoid @Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion pictures/pictures with audio) successfully. []We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage. @Panasonic will not provide compensation even if damage is caused by faults with camera or card.
Camera (P.18) ON/OFF switch Release Optical image stabilizer button (P.39) lever (P.15) Tripod receptacle \ Align to correct mode Card/Battery Shutter button i!!i!!!J_ii (P.24) door _÷ (P.15) _ _/_ Zoom lever Flash (P.36) Lens barrel Lens (P.11) (P.27) r_ lamp /- Strap eyelet _ Speaker (Displayed on screen when mode changed) (P.22)_ INTELLIGENT ISO mode Take pictures according to motion and brightness of subject (P.46). @ CLIPBOARD mode Take/view pictures as memos (P.58).
Battery (model-specific) Charger (model-specific) Battery (check orientation) Indoor electrical outlet (charge atroom temperature ofI035°C(50°F-95°F)) Card (check orientation) Do not touch connector @Set the camera OFF ON/OFF switch to @2)Slide to the 'OPEN' position and open the lid @Completely insert battery and card (both click into place) @Close lid _ Slide to the 'LOCK' position. OPEN LOCK battery when charging is complete. (Ensure 'LUMIX' faces outwards.
Set mode dial (P.13)to NORMAL PICTURE mode I_! before turning on power. 'PLEASE SET THE CLOCK' will be displayed when power is turned on for the first time. While this message is displayed This camera contains playback preferences, The 'SETUP' menu in source. Please check remaking a range of menus to enable you to set your photography and and to make the camera easier and more fun to use. particular contains important functions, such as for time and power these settings before use.
Here is explained an example of changing the 'POWER SAVE _setting from '5 MINJ to '2 MIN.' from SETUP menu. (POWER SAVE _is a function to extend battery life by automatically turning the camera off if no operations are performed for a certain period.
CLOCK SET !,AUTO REVIEW!I POWER SAVE' and !EcoNoMY' cloc k setting and battery life. Be sure to check thes e before use. @'_ Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE V (P.28). @_2Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode I_ (P.58). @_"_DMC-TZ3 only. are importantfor Set the date and time. TIME_,2 WORLD Set the i0oai time at an overseas destination 4;_ MONITOR4'1'2 ' Adjust the brightness ' [] GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE _1,2 ZOOM RESUME *_,2 (P.
@'_ Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE V (P.28). @*2Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode I_ (P.58). • ))) BEEP ,1.2 Change or mute beep sounds. Volume: _((mute) / F_ (tow)/<],)) (high) Tone: E_ / :>@/ .>)@ Change or mute shutter sounds. Volume: _x (mute)/[] Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels). 0 . . _ . . LEVEL6 @Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV. i _, 2 SHUTTER I:(]1)) VOLUME I_[] _,2 NO.
Turn on the power OFF ON _ Status indicator illuminated for approx. I second. Press the shutter button halfway, ensuring that the subject is aligned with the AF area.
Pictures will be saved to a card _ l:_!i; if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory [_ Enlarge When in operation _ Card r_Card _ if not. Built-in memory Subjects can be enlarged by ten times with 'Optical zoom' and up to 15 (13.8") times with 'Extended optical zoom'. 'Digital zoom' can then be used to multiply this effect by four times further. (28-280 mm: 35 mm film camera equivalent) * DMC-TZ2 (Tele) Restore Turnto T side are Illuminated red.
Set to V Use the menu to change settings such as picture quality and beep sounds. Select desired item Display SIMPLE MODE menu (Screen shows beep setting change) Adjust the focus i {_ AUTO REY!EW @ Take a picture Green when focus aligned MENU/SET @PlO_MODE 9, Press fully @" @The settings for the following functions are @The following functions cannot be used. fixed. POWER (P.35) SAVE (P.20) STABILIZER (P.39) W.BALANCE (P.50) SENSiTiViTY METERING AF MODE AF ASSIST COL.
Pictures can be checked while still in a recording mode ( O_ Display _I_SCNlSCN2 _ ). When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory. (Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD mode (P.59).) Set to I]_ picture Enlarge View as ist (P.61) Scroll through pictures File number @Most recently taken picture will be displayed for about I0 seconds. @To close: Press T or press the shutter button halfway.
DelHetin9 piictures Clhangin9 recording Bet to PLAYBACK mode _)i_, Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if not. To delete clipboard pictures, set to CLIPBOARD mode [_. IITo delete iilnformatioln 1 Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms. 1 picture DISPLAY Press to change display While picture is displayed (P.
Make iteasier toseetheLCDmonitor when taking pictures fromhighpositions orin bright outdoor conditions. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self timer to 2 seconds• Display 'LCD MODE' Display 'SELFTIMER' DISPLAY Hold down LCDMODE Select mode Select time duration LCDmonitor @E.__ POWER LCD Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use). @ _O_ H MENU/SET Displayed for approx• 5 sec. @Can also be selected with _. Adjust focus _Zi_ \ _
Taking pictures witlh flash Display 'FLASH' Available types vary depending IIIAvaiiable types on the mode in use. in each mode (©: default setting) SCENE MODE Select the desired type O _ _ I]bl_ 0 O* 0 0 o Flash @Do not cover with hand. Do not look at from close range (few cm). @Do not bring objects close (heat and light may damage object). Displayed for approx. 5 sec. @Can also be selected with I_.
Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc). Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. Display 'EXPOSURE' Automatically detects and prevents jitter. Settings cannot be changed in SIMPLE MODE (P.28) or in 'SELF PORTRAIT' 'STARRY SKY' (P.44) scene modes. (P.42) and ®Example of exposure compensation Over-exposed se,ectm Select a value on) ,,_.
Set to 'SCNI' or 'SCN2' _The same selection of 20 scenes is available for each. [] PORTRAIT _'] SOFT SKiN [] SELFPORTRAIT E_SCENERY Select scene 1 of 2 currently dispFayed _SPORTS NIGHTPORTRAIT NIGHTSCENERY _] CANDLE LIGHT BABY FOOD @ DISPLAY -SCENE MENU MENU/SET @To see description of each scene: Select scene, and press 'DISPLAY'. []SCN1 When using SCENE MODE, the camera remembers the previously selected scene.
D PORTRAIT _ SOFT Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance daylight conditions Smooths [_ _ SELF skin €olors in bright, outdoor day lght cond!tlons chest upwards). @Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness. SKIN Take pictures of yourself. @Press shutter button halfway _ seGtimer indicator , press shutter button fully _ review (if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not correctly @To take pictures with audio (P.
_BABY @Date of birth will be displayed @Age cannot be added after recording @Age may be printed from a computer using the supplied software (P.11). as '0 month 0 day' @To reset: Select 'RESET' from SETUP menu (P.22). @Age can be stamped onto picture using 'DATE STAMP' (P.66). _'_1PET Record pet's age when taking picturesl Settings method same as for 'BABY' (P.42-45). @AF ASSIST LAMP default setting is OFF. @Others same as 'BABY' (P.42-45) _SU Take clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.
Takiing motion piictures Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound). Detects movement of the subject and sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the brightness. Set to _ Microphone (voice recording) Set Take a picture (P.24) i_f_,_' to B Start recording Available recording time (approx.) lilllFor moving subjects indoors,,, sensitivity and shutter speed raised to avoid subject blurring.
Select 'TRAVEL DATE' from SETUP menu (P.18, 20) Select 'SET' Select 'WORLD TIME' from SETUP menu (P.18,20) @'PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA' will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press 'MENU/SET' and skip to step @. @Recording Select 'HOME' Set your home area Current time displayed Set departure date City/area name Displayed for approx.
@ Default setting outlined: @Quick setting' (P.57) is useful to easily catt up frequently-used @REC menu settings (P.18) menus. The same color may appear more blue or more red depending on the light source (sun, lamps, etc). Colors can be adjusted to their natural appearance by adjusting the white balance. [Applicable mSettings: modes: _ (_ _ _ (automatic) sky) / 1_ (outdoor, value set in _SET) @'AWB' operational range: SCN1 SON2_{_ /_ (outdoor, clear sky) /_ (outdoor, cloudy shade) / _,.
Set picture quality for motion pictures (R47). IIApplicabte modes: Set compression ratio for saving. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on 'PICT.StZE' (see left). (P.92) lt_ inapplicable IISettings: Aspect ratio _ : 13Ofps VGAI/1Ofps (P.
[]Settings: Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. []Applicable modes: mSettings: [] / O _ _ EBH/ I IH/[] / [] ( H: High-speed focus) 9-area-focusing 3-area-focusing Automatically focuses on any of 9 points area position for focus []H [] (High speed) Automatically focuses on either side or center. area @Determined aligned) @area-focusing 1-area-focusing (High speed) [] Spot-focusing Focuses on AF area Focuses on smaller, limited area.
Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. Set color effects. []Applicable [Applicable modes: (1_ _ _ SON1 SON2 []Settings: modes: I_ (_ _ []Settings: OFF : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, : Lamp illuminated with halfway press (m_J and (arger AF area displayed) etc) of shutter button I STANDARD I/NATURAL (soft) / VIVID (sharp) / COOL (more WARM (more red) / B/W / SEPIA @if interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to 'NATURAL'.
Select 'PLAY' in step O on left Set to [_ |View 1 picture at a time Previous Select 'REC' 9 pictures inTo zoom in (playback zoom) Expand on screen @Select a clipboard picture and press 'MENU/SET' to display single screen. Next d;_ (P.31) Change position MENU/SET / @Functions unavailable: BURST, D.ZOOM, AUTO BRACKET(DMC-TZ3 only), WB ADJUST, CONT.AF @The settings for the following functions are fixed. ASPECT RATIO: QUALITY: [] SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC.
Youcan view 9 (or 25) pictures at once (multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (calendar playback). (To view clipboard pictures as a list _P.59) Press 'MENU/SET' while recording or viewing to display menu. IIIREC ON CLIPBOARD menu Set to Select item I__ _!! !1 P]CT.SIZE i._ I Set to multiple screen display Date recorded Picture no [_INmALDJSP. I ON I Default setting: @GO TO PLAY: View clipboard pictures. @PtCT.SIZE: Change picture size.
Creating still pictures from motiioln piictures (D CoTZS onUy) Set to During playback, pause at desired moment (see left for playback method) @To continue playback: A @To advance single frame: .
Various playback and editing features for your pictures. Set mode dial to 12:]. PLAY menu 00'=--vSm_ @Pictures will be selected from built-in memory (not clipboard) if no card is inserted. _ @Preferences Playback duration (sec) PLAY menu settings (P.18) (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Displays 2 pictures vertically. Useful for comparing Select View 'DUAL DISPLAY' from PLAY pictures. menu 'MANUAL') mr-] Slide _ Diagonal _ From center to corners _ Random effect mOperations (P.
Select 'DATE STAMP' from PLAY menu Automatically rotate portrait pictures, manually rotate pictures by 90 °. (P.17, Select 'SINGLE' or 'MULTI' 18) _@ Display with automatic rotation @ Display with manual rotation Select 'ROTATE DISP.' from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select 'ROTATE' menu (P.
Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF printcompatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) For more information visit: http :llpanasonic.jpldcldpof_l Select 'DPOF PRINT' Select 'SINGLE' Set protection to disable 10/white_e.htm from PLAY menu (P.17, Select 'PROTECT' Select 'SINGLE' )icture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. from PLAY menu (P.
Add audio to previously taken pictures. Select 'AUDIO Select image / Stop DUB.' from and start PLAY menu (P.17, 18) recording b_,_ " I recording IIITo complete Enlarge your pictures and trim unwanted areas. @Recording will automatically even if T is not pressed. _,_ Press 'MENU/SET' end after 10 seconds, @ Select picture from picture Select area to trim from twice. PLAY menu (P.17, 18) PLAY menu @ (P.
@ Select picture (for [.._]"_ r_ an d [._] '_ [_) Select 'YES' (Screen shown Convert pictures taken in _ to _ or _ for printing. (P.51) (Cannot be used with pictures not taken in _.) <€To cancel during [_] '_ D : Press 'MENU/SET'. @ Select 'ASPECT CO.W@ Select m orm from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) into (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Select is example) picture _ Select horizontal position and convert Changes to outlined size .@ complete _b, Press 'MENU/SET' twice.
Preparations:@ Ensure that you have a sufficient@charged battery, or an AC adaptor attached (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). @ Remove memory card if wishing to use built-in memory. Windows on power of both camera and computer --(2)Set to any mode except ,[_ (Do not move the mode dial while connected to computer.) _3hConnect camera to computer Displayed during data transmission Drives are displayed Macintosh in 'My Computer' folder. Drives are displayed on the desktop.
You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible Preparations:@ Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged battery, or an AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). @ Remove memory card to use pictures in built-in memory. @ Adjust settings on your printer (print quality, etc) as required. --_}Turn on power of both camera .......
Pdntiing {C@ thu÷dt rePrint You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting supplied AV cable. Preparations:@ Turn off both camera and TV. @ Set the TV aspect (P.22). settings PRINT WITH DATE OFF/ON NUM. OF PRINTS Set number of pictures (printer PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT L/3.B"xS" 2L/5"x7" POSTCARD A4 CARD SiZE 10×lScm 4"x6" 8"x10" LETTER (89 x I27 mm) (127 x 178 mm) (100 x 148 mm) (210 x 297 mm) (54 x 85.6 mm) (100 x 150 mm) (101.6 x 152.4 mm) (203.2 x 254 mm) (216 x 279.
1 2 3 9 Travel date (P.48) _< 10 _ Aperture value (R25) Shutter speed (R25) Intelligent ISO mode (R46) Elapsed recording time (R47) 11 Current date/time Zoom (P.27) : i 11 I _ _ Recording mode (R13) _ Flash mode (P.36) Optical image stabilizer (P.39) AF area (P.54) Focus (P.25) _ Picture size (R52) Quality _ (R53) Battery capacity (P.25) Number of recordable pictures_3 (P.92) Save destination (P.26) Recording state Histogram (P.33) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 12 [_] High angle mode (R34) Power LCD (P.
Meanings of and required responses to major messages THIS MEMORY CARD iS LOCKED MEMORY CARD ERROR @ Release using the write-protect card. (P.26) @Access to card has failed. .......Insert card again. switch on the SD memory card or SDHC memory NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY MEMORY CARD ERROR @Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures. displayed on LCD monitor. PLEASE CHECK THE CARD MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR GCard is not of SD standard.
[] FAQ Camera does not work even if power is turned on. @Battery is not inserted correctly (R15), or needs recharging (RI4). LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on. @Camera is set to 'POWER SAVE' or 'ECONOMY' (P.20). , Press shutter button halfway to release. ¢ Battery needs recharging (P.14). Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on. @Battery needs recharging (P.14). @Camera is set to 'POWER SAVE' (P.20). @Camera was left with power on (battery needs recharging).
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. @lSO sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is tow. (Default SENSITIVITY setting is 'AUTO' - interference may appear with indoor pictures.) Lower 'SENSITIVITY _(R51). Set 'COL. MODE _to 'NATURAU (R57) Take pictures in brighter locations. @Camera set to 'HIGH SENS/scene mode (R44). (Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity) Date/age is not displayed. @Current date, TRAVEL DATE (P.
No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. @Not connected correctly (P.79). @TV input setting not set to auxiliary input. _'VIDEO OUT' not set to 'NTSC' (P.22). 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. Connect with AV cable (supplied) and play on camera (R79). Picture is not displayed on fu!l TV screen. @Check 'TV ASPECT' settings (R22).
Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. @To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location. (Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer) @ Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). _,,Ifyou use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
Figures given are estimates. Recording capacities/times mRecording Varies Built-in Memory card picture according capacity (still to following pictures) @ASPECT settings. RATIO @PICT.SIZE @ QUALITY May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. (_[_J _ _]1_) (0.3MEZ-7M) (picture quality (P.51) (P.52) _: high _: standard) (P.
Digital Camera: Information for your safety DC51 V When recording: 1.7 W (DMC-TZ3)/1.4 W (DMC-TZ2) back: 0.8 W _ rd ',20O,O0Opixels _ DMC-TZ2:6.000,000 pixels _ DMC-TZ3: I/2.35" CCD, total pixei number 8,500,000 pixels @DMC-TZ2: 1/2.33" CCD, total pixe{ number 7,390,000 pixels Primary color filter Max.4 x Max. 15 x (DMC-TZ3)/Msx.
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@List of LCD monitor displays (P.80) AC Adaptor ................................. 74, 76, 90 Aerial Photo Mode .................................. 44 AF Assist Lamp ....................................... AF Lock .................................................. AF Mode ................................................. 56 44 54 Aspect Ratio ........................................... Audio Dubbing ........................................ Audio Recording .....................................
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