Panasonic DMC-TZ2, DMC-TZ3 Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ2

DMC-TZ3

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or

send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com

PCP

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.

Model No. Serial No.

Information for Your Safety

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note: (U.S. only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued

compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TZ2

DMC-TZ3 Responsible party: Panasonic

Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer

Electronics Company

1-800-272-7033 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

DMC-TZ2

DMC-TZ3

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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-If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other

Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

About the battery pack

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

• Use the specified unit to recharge the

battery pack.

• Do not use the battery pack with

equipment other than the specified unit.

• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other

foreign matter on the terminals.

• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and

−) with metal objects.

• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or

throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

About the battery charger

CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILTIN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURT AINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

Battery charger

This battery charger operates on AC between 110V and 240 V. But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only.

• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

Note

Example screens displayed in this manual are for DMC-TZ3 model.

DMC-TZ2:

1ST DAY

10:00 MAR.15.2007

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Quick start guide

The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use.

When you do not use the card (sold separately), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P.26).

Camera ON/OFF Switch

Charge the battery

Insert the battery and the card

Set the mode dial to

Press the shutter button and take pictures

To play back the pictures

1. Set the mode dial to .

2. Select the picture you want to view.

Previous Next

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Record, view , save those preci

Record

(P.24)

SD memory card (Sold separately)

Zoomed-in pictures

Close-up pictures of people in distance

[10x optical zoom] (P.27)

Clear pictures

Prevents blurring from shaky hands

[Optical Image Stabilizer] (P.39)

Beautiful pictures

Dark places, moving subjects

[Intelligent ISO] (P.46)

Motion pictures

Capture moving scenes [Motion Picture Mode] (P.47) Create photos (still pictures) from your favorite motion pictures (P.63)

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Holiday pictures

Useful features for travel – ‘TRAVEL DATE’ (P.48)

‘WORLD TIME’ (P.49) ‘CLIPBOARD’ (P.58)

us moments.

Cards may be inserted directly

into devices with SD memory card slots.

Alternatively, connect with AV cable (supplied)

Alternatively, connect with USB connection cable (supplied)

On TV screen

With your printer

Connect directly to easily print pictures at home (P.76) Use a PictBridge-compatible printer.

At digital photo center

Give card to shop assistant to print pictures. (P.68)

View

(Playback) on

large screen

(P.79)

at home, or at

a digital photo center

(P.68, 76)

Alternatively, connect with USB connection cable (supplied)

Alternatively, connect with AV cable (supplied)

Save and enjoy your pictures!

On computer

Send by e-mail, save to hard disk. Print out pictures.

With DVD recorder

Save to DVD or hard disk

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Contents

Before use Preparations Basics

Applications (Record)

Applications (View pictures)

10 14 24

Before use .......................................... 10

Read first (10) To prevent damage and faults (10)

Charging battery ............................... 14

Inserting battery and card ............... 15

Taking pictures ................................. 24

Adjusting the focus (25) Problems with adjusting focus (25) Checking remaining battery and memory capacity (25) Picture save destination (26)

Changing recording information

display ............................................... 33

Making LCD monitor easier to see .. 34

Taking pictures with self-timer ........ 35

Taking pictures with flash ................ 36

Taking pictures with exposure

compensation ................................... 38

Optical image stabilizer ................... 39

Taking pictures according to the

scene ................................................. 40

Scene types (41)

Avoiding subject blurring

(Intelligent ISO) ................................. 46

Taking close-up pictures

(MACRO mode) ................................. 46

Viewing as list (Multi playback/

Calendar playback) ........................... 61

Viewing motion pictures/

pictures with audio ........................... 62

Creating still pictures from motion

pictures (DMC-TZ3 only) .................. 63

Connecting with other devices

Others

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74 80

Using with computer ........................ 74

Folder and file names on computer (75)

List of LCD monitor displays ........... 80

Message displays ............................. 82

Q&A Troubleshooting ........................ 84

Usage cautions and notes ............... 90

Recording picture/time capacity ..... 92

Standard Accessories ....................... 11 Names of parts ................................... 12

Mode dial (13)

Setting the clock and language ....... 16

Know the different menus ............... 17

Taking pictures with zoom ............... 27

Taking pictures with SIMPLE MODE 28

Backlight compensation (28) ‘SIMPLE MODE’ menu (29)

Taking motion pictures .................... 47

Useful features for travel ................. 48

Recording holiday duration (TRAVEL DATE) (48) Registering local time at your overseas destination (WORLD TIME) (49)

Using REC menu .............................. 50

W.BALANCE (50) SENSITIVITY (51) ASPECT RATIO (51) PICT.MODE (52) PICT.SIZE (52) QUALITY (53) AUDIO REC. (53) METERING MODE (53) AF MODE (54)

Using PLAY menu ............................. 64

DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (64) SLIDE SHOW (64) FAVORITE (65) ROTATE DISP./ROTATE (66) DATE STAMP (66) DPOF PRINT (68)

Using menus ..................................... 18

Using SETUP menu .......................... 20

Viewing your pictures instantly

(REVIEW) ........................................... 30

Viewing your pictures (Play) ........... 31

Deleting pictures .............................. 32

BURST (54)

CONT.AF (55)

AF ASSIST LAMP (56)

SLOW SHUTTER (56)

D.ZOOM (56)

COL. MODE (57)

CLOCK SET (57)

Quick setting (57)

Taking/viewing clipboard pictures

(CLIPBOARD) .................................... 58

Taking clipboard pictures (58)

Viewing clipboard pictures (59)

CLIPBOARD menu (60)

PROTECT (69)

AUDIO DUB. (70)

RESIZE (70)

TRIMMING (71)

ASPECT CONV. (72)

COPY (73)

FORMAT (73)

Printing .............................................. 76 V iewing on TV screen ....................... 79

Specifications ................................... 94

Optional accessories ....................... 96

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers) ....................... 97

Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .... 99

Customer Services Directory

(For USA Only) ................................ 101

Index ................................................ 104

Request for Service Notice

(For USA Only) .................................. 98

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Before use

Read first

Do a test shot first!

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.

Certain pictures cannot be played

back

Pictures edited on a computer Pictures taken or edited on a different

camera

(Pictures taken or edited on this camera

may also not be able to be played back on other cameras)

Software on the CD-ROM supplied

The following actions are prohibited: Making duplicates (copying) for sale or

rent

Copying onto networks

LCD monitor characteristics

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction.

The LCD monitor screen has more than

99.99% effective pixels with a mere

0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.

To prevent damage and faults

Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure

Avoid exposing the camera to strong

vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hitting the camera, or sitting down with the camera in your pocket. Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.

Do not get the camera wet or insert

foreign objects

Do not expose the camera to water,

rain, or seawater.

(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft,

dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if wet with seawater, etc)

Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust

or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak into gaps around buttons.

Avoid condensation caused by sudden changes in temperature and humidity

When moving between places of

different temperature or humidity, place camera into a plastic bag and allow to adjust to conditions before use.

If the lens clouds up, switch off the

power and leave for about two hours to allow camera to adjust to conditions.

If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with

a soft, dry cloth.

When transporting

Switch off power. We recommend using a genuine leather

case (DMW-CT3, sold separately).

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LCD monitor

Standard Accessories

Part numbers are as of January 2007

Camera ON/OFF switch

Lens barrier

Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may

damage your camera.

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.

Lens (P.12)

Do not leave in direct sunlight.

Optional accessories (P.96)

Cards are optional. You can record

or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P.26)

If any accessories are lost, customers

in the USA should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-

8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

Battery Pack

CGA-S007A

(P.14)

(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)

Battery Charger

DE-A45B

(P.14)

(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)

Battery Carrying

Case

VYQ3680

(P.91)

Strap

VFC4090

(P.12)

USB Connection

Cable

K1HA08CD0007

(P.74, 76)

AV Cable

K1HA08CD0008

(P.79)

CD-ROM

The following software on the CD-ROM is referred to in this manual as ‘supplied software’.

LUMIX Simple Viewer PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-

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Names of parts

Strap eyelet

Camera ON/OFF switch

(P.18)

Optical image stabilizer button (P.39)

Shutter button (P.24) Zoom lever (P.27) Flash (P.36) Lens barrel

Lens (P.11)

Speaker (P.22) Microphone

(P.47, 53, 70)

LCD monitor

● Checking remaining battery/

memory capacity, etc (P.25)

● Changing display (P.33)

● Display contents list (P.80)

Release lever (P.15)

Card/Battery door (P.15)

Tripod receptacle

Self-timer indicator (P.35)/AF assist lamp

(P.56)

Strap

(supplied)

Status indicator (P.15, 24) DISPLAY/LCD MODE

button (P.33, 34) FUNC (Quick setting P.57)/

delete (P.32) button

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DIGITAL/AV OUT socket

(P.74, 76, 79)

DC IN socket (P.74, 76)

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC

adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional).

Mode dial

Align to correct mode

NORMAL PICTURE

(Displayed on screen when mode changed)

NORMAL PICTURE mode

Take pictures (P.24).

INTELLIGENT ISO mode

Take pictures according to motion and brightness of subject (P.46).

PLAYBACK mode

View/edit pictures previously taken (P.31, 61)

SIMPLE MODE

For beginners (P.28).

Up/down/left/right

selection

Up▲

right►◄left

down▼

In this manual, direction buttons to be pressed will be shown in white, or with ▲▼◄►.

Self-timer (P.35)

View previously taken picture immediately

(Review) (P.30)

SCENE mode

Take pictures according to scene (P.40).

CLIPBOARD mode

Take/view pictures as memos (P.58).

PRINT mode

Print (P.76).

MOTION PICTURE mode

Take motion pictures (P.47).

MACRO mode

Take close-up pictures (P.46).

● Exposure

compensation (P.38)

● Auto bracket (P.38)

● White balance fine

adjustment (P.50)

● Backlight

compensation (P.28)

● Flash (P.36)

● MENU/SET

(menu display/set) (P.18)

DMC-TZ3 only

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Preparations

Charging battery

Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)

Battery (model-specific)

Charger (model-specific)

Indoor electrical outlet (charge at room temperature of 1035°C (50°F-95°F))

Fold out pins and plug into electrical outlet.

Disconnect charger and

battery when charging is

Connect to charger.

(Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.)

complete.

plug

Charging light (CHARGE)

On: Charging in progress (approx. 120 min.) Off: Charging complete

If light is flashing…

● Battery temperature is too high/too low → Battery may still be charged, but it will take longer as it must adjust to the room temperature.

● Battery/charger connector is dirty → clean with dry cloth.

Approximate battery life

Number of pictures: 270 [300 1 Values based on CIPA standards. (P.91) (Number reduced if intervals longer – 67 [75 Playback time: Approx. 260 [280 Above figures may be reduced if intervals between recording are longer; if flash, zoom,

or POWER LCD are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).

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] (at 30-sec intervals) 1 (equivalent to approx. 135 [150

] mins

] pictures if 2-minute intervals)

] mins)

Note

Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged. Battery can be topped up even if not fully depleted. Do not disassemble or modify the charger. Please purchase a new battery if battery life becomes significantly reduced.

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Preparations

Inserting battery and card

Battery (check orientation)

Card (check orientation)

Do not touch connector

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF 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

To remove

To remove battery,

move lever in direction of arrow.

To remove card,

Status indicator

Compatible memory cards (sold separately)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand

recommended)

● SD memory cards, 8MB-2GB

● SDHC memory cards (4GB) → (P.96) (4GB (or greater) cards without the SDHC logo are not of SD standard.) → For recording picture/time capacity, see (P.92) → For model numbers and types,

see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)

MultiMediaCards (still images only)

press down in center.

Caution

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on

(Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged).

The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memory card. When a

MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

lever

SDHC logo

SDHC memory card

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Preparations

Setting the clock and language

Set mode dial (P.13) to NORMAL PICTURE mode ‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed when power is turned on for the first time.

before turning on power.

While this message is displayed

Press

Adjust year, month, date, time

CLOCK SET

Select to change date format

Power

Note

Failure to set the clock will mean correct date will not be printed (P.76) when printing pictures in digital photo center or when using DATE STAMP (P.66). Time is displayed in 24-hour format. Year can be set between 2000 and 2099. Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the 24 hours beforehand.

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Select

Adjust

Set

Press

Turn on power again and check time

display.

To change time setting

Select ‘CLOCK SET’ from SETUP

menu (P.18), perform and above, and press .

To set local time at overseas

destination

‘WORLD TIME’ (P.49)

To set language

Select LANGUAGE (P.22) from SETUP

menu (P.20), and set to language displayed on the monitor.

Example of SETUP menu setting

(P.18)

:..

JAN

1000

2007

DMY

CANCEL

EXITSELECT SET

Preparations

Know the different menus

to get more out of your camera

This camera contains a range of menus to enable you to set your photography and playback preferences, and to make the camera easier and more fun to use. The ‘SETUP’ menu in particular contains important functions, such as for time and power source. Please check these settings before use.

Making the camera more convenient to use (SETUP menu) (P.20)

Make settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock

EXIT

± 0

OFF

and changing the beep sounds.

Applicable modes (P.13):

SETUP

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE

SELECT

Changing photography preferences (REC menu) (P.50)

Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect

REC

W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY

SELECT EXIT

AWB AUTO

ratio, and picture size.

Applicable modes (P.13):

(Screen example: DMC-TZ3)

Using your pictures (PLAY menu) (P.64)

Make settings for using the pictures you have taken,

PLAY

DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE

SELECT EXIT

including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings for printing your pictures (DPOF).

OFF

Applicable modes (P.13):

(Screen example: DMC-TZ3)

The following menus are also included:

To make photography settings to fit certain scenes, e.g. night

→ SCENE menu (P.40)

To easily change settings such as picture quality, for beginners

→ SIMPLE MODE menu (P.29)

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Preparations

Using menus

Here is explained an example of changing the ‘POWER SAVE’ setting from ‘5 MIN.’ 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.)

SETUP menu

Applicable modes:

REC menu

Applicable modes:

PLA Y menu

Applicable modes:

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Zoom lever

MENU/SET

Select SETUP menu

Select

REC

W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY

Turn on the power

Set to

Bring up the menu

AWB

AUTO

EXITSELECT

REC menu is displayed.

REC

W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY

SELECT EXIT

AWB

AUTO

First page of three currently displayed. (Zoom lever can be used to scroll through pages.)

Select

SETUP

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE

± 0

OFF

EXITSELECT

Explanation of settings method for SETUP menu, REC menu, and PLAY menu. (Screen example: DMC-TZ3)

Move across to the items

Highlight ‘CLOCK SET’

SETUP

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE

SELECT

EXIT

± 0

OFF

Select the correct item

Page 2 displayed

Press ▼ and move beyond the bottom item Move down to ‘POWER SAVE’

± 0

OFF

SETUP

AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ZOOM RESUME ECONOMY BEEP

SELECT

EXIT

SETUP

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE

SELECT EXIT

Select this item

Displays settings Highlight ‘2 MIN.’

SETUP

AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE

ZOOM RESUME ECONOMY BEEP

1SEC.

OFF

5MIN.

1MIN.

OFF

2MIN.

OFF

5MIN.

10MIN.

SELECT SET

Select this setting

SETUP

AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ZOOM RESUME ECONOMY BEEP

SELECT

EXIT

1SEC.

2MIN.

OFF OFF

Finish

Note

To restore default settings → ‘RESET’ (P.22) For certain items, there may be no settings selection (step ) (e.g. ‘ROTATE’ on PLAY

menu), or actual display may differ from that above (e.g. ‘WORLD TIME’ on SETUP menu).

SETUP

AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE

ZOOM RESUME ECONOMY BEEP

SELECT SET

Press

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1SEC.

5MIN.

OFF OFF

1SEC.

OFF

5MIN.

1MIN.

OFF

2MIN.

OFF

5MIN.

10MIN.

Preparations

Using SETUP menu

‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’, ‘POWER SAVE’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for clock setting and battery life. Be sure to check these before use.

Item Uses, operations

1, 2

CLOCK SET

WORLD TIME

Set the date and time.

1, 2

Set the local time at an overseas destination (P.49)

MONITOR

1, 2

GUIDE LINE

TRAVEL DATE

AUTO REVIEW

POWER SAVE

ZOOM RESUME

ECONOMY

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (7 levels).

Change the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. Display recording information or histogram together with guide lines (P.33).

1, 2

Record the number of days elapsed in your travels.

Automatically display pictures immediately after taking them.

Select display time (seconds). ‘ZOOM’ is useful for checking focus.

Automatically shut off power while not in use.

(Saves battery consumption)

To restore: Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on the

power again.

1, 2

Remember the zoom ratio when turning power off.

Restrict battery consumption when recording.

(Dims LCD monitor, automatically shuts off monitor when not in use.)

Monitor also shut off during flash battery charging. Status indicator is illuminated while monitor is off. To restore: Press any button.

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Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. (Settings method → P.18)

Default setting outlined:

1 Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE (P.28). 2 Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). 3 DMC-TZ3 only.

Settings, notes

Set the date/month/year and time (P.16).

(DESTINATION) / (HOME)

-3 · · ±0 · · +3

REC. INFO. (Recording information): OFF / ON HISTOGRAM: OFF / ON PATTERN: /

‘PATTERN’ cannot be selected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). Recording information

and histogram cannot be displayed.

Not displayed in SIMPLE MODE.

OFF / SET (P.48)

OFF / 1SEC. / 3SEC. / ZOOM

(displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1

second)

In ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene mode (P.42), ‘AUTO BRACKET’ 3 (P.38), ‘BURST’ mode

(P.54), or pictures with audio (P.53, 70), auto review performed regardless of setting.

Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.

OFF / 1 MIN. / 2 MIN. / 5 MIN. / 10MIN. (Set time before POWER SAVE is initiated)

Cannot be used in the following cases:

When using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), when connected to computer/

printer, during motion picture recording/playback, during slideshows (exception: set to 10 minutes while slideshow is paused and during ‘MANUAL’ slideshows)

Setting fixed to ‘2 MIN.’ in ‘ECONOMY’, and to ‘5 MIN.’ in SIMPLE MODE (P.28) and

CLIPBOARD (P.58).

OFF / ON

OFF / LEVEL 1 (turned off after approx. 15 seconds of inactivity)/LEVEL 2 (turned off

Focus position cannot be stored. Released and cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene mode.

after approx. 15 seconds, or approx. 5 seconds of inactivity after recording)

Cannot be used in the following cases:

When using SIMPLE MODE, CLIPBOARD mode ,or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold

separately), when menu screen is displayed, when using self-timer setting or during motion picture recording.

LCD monitor not dimmed when using ‘POWER LCD’ or ‘HIGH ANGLE’ (P.34).

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Preparations

Using SETUP menu (Continued)

Item Uses, operations

BEEP

1, 2

Change or mute beep sounds.

SHUTTER

VOLUME

1, 2

NO. RESET

RESET

VIDEO OUT

TV ASPECT

SCENE MENU

DIAL DISPLAY

Change or mute shutter sounds.

Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels).

Reset image file numbers and start again from ‘0001’.

File numbers and folder numbers (P.75)

Reset SETUP menu (P.20) and REC menu items (P.50) to their default settings.

Change the video output format when connected to a TV, etc.

Change the aspect ratio when connected to a TV, etc (PLAYBACK mode only).

Display scene menu when mode dial is set to SCN1 or SCN2.

1, 2

Display mode dial operation on screen.

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LANGUAGE

1, 2

Change display language.

Default setting outlined:

1 Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE (P.28). 2 Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58).

Settings, notes

Volume: (mute) / (low) / (high) Tone: / /

0 · · LEVEL3 · · LEVEL6

Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV.

YES/NO

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. (P.73)

To reset folder number to 100:

First, format (P.73) the built-in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using NO.

RESET. Then, select ‘YES’ on the folder number reset screen.

RESET REC. SETTINGS? (YES/NO) RESET SETUP PARAMETERS? (YES/NO)

Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be reset: Birthdays in BABY

(P.42) and PET modes (P.44), ‘TRAVEL DATE’ (P.48), ‘WORLD TIME’ (P.49), ‘ZOOM RESUME’ (P.20), ‘FAVORITE’ in PLAY menu (set to ‘OFF’) (P.65), ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (set to ‘ON’) (P.66), CLIPBOARD menu (INITIAL DISP.) (set to ‘ON’) (P.60)

(Only ‘BEEP’ is reset in the SIMPLE MODE menu.)

Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.

NTSC / PAL

When set to , pictures will be displayed vertically long on LCD monitor when

connecting AV cable (supplied) (P.79).

OFF (use previously selected scene mode) / AUTO (displays scene menu)

To display scene menu when set to ‘OFF’: Press ‘MENU/SET’.

OFF / ON (display)

ENGLISH / DEUTSCH (German) / FRANÇAIS (French) / ESPAÑOL (Spanish) /

ITALIANO (Italian) / 中文 (Chinese) / 日本語 (Japanese)

Not displayed on DMC-TZ3P/DMC-TZ2P.

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Basics

Taking pictures

Turn on the power

Status indicator illuminated for

approx. 1 second.

Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)

NORMAL PICTURE

Adjust the focus

Press halfway

Take a picture

Zoom lever

Status indicator

Holding the camera

Horizontally

Flash Lamp

When (jitter alert) is displayed

Use the Optical image stabilizer (P.39), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.35).

Focus range (To take pictures from close range→P.46)

When set to maximum W (1X): Distance of at least 50 cm (1.64 feet) from subject

To use flash (P.36)

Vertically

Zoom lever

Press fully

Take care not to shake the

camera.

● Do not block the flash or the lamp

(P.12). Do not look at them from close range.

● Do not touch the lens.

● Stand with your arms close to your

body and with your legs apart.

When set to maximum T (maximum zoom): Distance of at least 2 m (6.56 feet) from subject

Display on screen

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Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.16).

Adjusting the focus

Press the shutter button halfway, ensuring that the subject is aligned with the AF area.

Focus In focus Not in focus

Focus display On Flashing

AF area Green Red/white

Sound Double beep Multiple beep

Images outside of the focus range may not be in full focus even if the light remains on.

value

F3.3 1/30

Shutter speedAperture

Focus display AF area (normal)

AF area (when dark or using digital zoom)

(If red: Could not achieve optimal exposure → Use flash (P.36) or change ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.51).)

Problems with adjusting focus (subject not in center, etc)

Press fully

First adjust focus according to subject

Hold down halfway

F3.3 1/30F3.3 1/30

Return to desired composition

Readjust focus if not correctly adjusted initially.

Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult:

● Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast

● Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. In dark, or with significant jitter.

● When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture

Checking remaining battery and memory capacity

300

Pictures remaining

Remaining battery

(flashes red)

(Status indicator flashes when LCD monitor is off) Recharge or replace battery (P.14).

Not displayed when using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP,

sold separately).

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Basics

Taking pictures (Continued)

Picture save destination

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.

300

Card Built-in memory

Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (P.73). It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).

Cards

Always format (P.73) cards in this camera before first use. If the switch on the card is set to ‘LOCK’, operations such as formatting, copying, and deleting cannot be performed. Compatible memory cards → (P.15)

Recording picture/time capacity → (P.92)

Built-in memory (approx. 12.7 MB)

Used as a temporary save destination when you have no card. May take longer to access than cards. Clipboard pictures (P.58) are saved to built-in memory.

When in operation

are Illuminated red.

Card Built-in memory This means that an operation is in progress, such as the

recording, reading, or deleting of pictures. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately) (this may cause damage to or loss of data).

Switch (LOCK)

Recording picture capacity estimates (default settings)

Save destination Pictures (DMC-TZ3) 2 68 135 270 550

Pictures (DMC-TZ2) 3 81 160 320 660

The number of pictures that may be recorded varies greatly according to aspect settings (P.51), picture size (P.52), and quality (P.53) settings, in addition to the capacity of the card. (For more details: P.92)

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Built-in memory memory card (Example)

12.7 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB

Basics

Taking pictures with zoom

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

Enlarge (Tele) Restore (Wide)

Turn to W sideTurn to T side

Zoom types

Type Optical zoom

Max. enlargement

Picture quality No loss No loss Deteriorates by factor of enlargement Conditions None

10x

Extended optical zoom (EZ)

, 13x

40x (including optical zoom: 10x)

60x

‘D. ZOOM’ (P.56) set to ‘ON’ in REC menu

Displays digital zoom area

, 13.8x

15x

12.6x

, 12x, 11.6x

Select picture size (P.52) marked with

Digital zoom

(including extended optical zoom: 15x)

Screen display

DMC-TZ3 only, 2 DMC-TZ2 only (Zoom ratio depends on ASPECT RATIO and PICT.SIZE.)

displayed

Within digital zoom area AF area becomes larger when pressing shutter button halfway

What is Extended optical zoom (EZ)?

If, for example, set to ‘3M EZ’ (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken

of a 3M-sized central part of a 7M (equivalent to 7.2 million pixels) the picture can be enlarged further.

Entering digital zoom area

Once the bar stops before the digital zoom area,

continue to hold the zoom lever, or release it once

Bar stops momentarily

3 area, meaning that

DMC-TZ2: 6M

Digital zoom area

then push it again.

To recall zoom ratio from time power was turned off

‘ZOOM RESUME’ (P.20)

The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate. Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. Do not block the lens barrel (P.12) movement while zooming. Zoom cannot be adjusted during motion picture recording. A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled pictures of

close objects, while using more telescopic zoom may result in more coloring appearing around the outlines of objects. The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated – this is not a fault.

When using extended optical zoom, zoom movement may stop momentarily near

maximum W (1x), but this is not a fault.

The Optical image stabilizer may be less effective when using digital zoom. It is

recommended that you use a tripod and the self-timer (P.35).

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Basics

Taking pictures with SIMPLE MODE

Set to

Adjust the focus

Press halfway

Backlight compensation

MENU/SET

The settings for the following functions are fixed.

SELFTIMER (P.35) OFF/10 SEC. POWER SAVE (P.20) 5 MIN. STABILIZER (P.39) MODE1 W.BALANCE (P.50) AWB SENSITIVITY (P.51) METERING MODE (P.53) AF MODE (P.54) AF ASSIST LAMP (P.56) ON COL.MODE (P.57) STANDARD

Same as with ISO LIMIT ‘800’ setting in

Intelligent ISO mode (P.46).

Item Setting

Backlight compensation (SIMPLE MODE only)

Press

BACKLIGHT

Prevents subjects being dark when background is light.

To cancel compensation: Press ▲ again.

Using flash (FORCED FLASH ON) is recommended

(P.36)

Adjust using ‘EXPOSURE’ (P.38), except for in SIMPLE

MODE.

Take a picture

Green when focus aligned

Press fully

The following functions cannot be used.

BURST mode (P.54) Digital zoom (P.27) Exposure compensation/AUTO BRACKET 2

(P.38) White balance fine adjustment (P.50) AUDIO REC. (P.53) CONT.AF (P.55) ECONOMY (P.20) HIGH ANGLE (P.34) GUIDE LINE (P.33)

Item

DMC-TZ3 only

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Displayed when compensation is on.

This mode is designed for beginners to easily take pictures. Only major functions and menu items are displayed.

‘SIMPLE MODE’ menu

Use the menu to change settings such as picture quality and beep sounds.

Display SIMPLE MODE menu

SIMPLE MODE

PICT.MODE AUTO REVIEW BEEP CLOCK SET

EXITSELECT

Select desired item

(Screen shows beep setting change)

SIMPLE MODE

PICT.MODE AUTO REVIEW BEEP CLOCK SET

SELECT SET

OFF LOW HIGH

Select desired setting Finish

SIMPLE MODE

PICT.MODE AUTO REVIEW BEEP CLOCK SET

SELECT SET

Item Setting

PICT.MODE

AUTO REVIEW

BEEP

CLOCK SET

6M for DMC-TZ2 model. 2 Extended optical zoom (P.27) available.

Settings changes reflected in other modes.

Focus range

Max. W: Distance of at least 5 cm (0.16 feet) from subject

Zoom lever

Flash can be set to ‘AUTO/RED-EYE’ or ‘FORCED OFF’ (‘FORCED FLASH ON’ or

‘FORCED OFF’ when using backlight compensation).

Recording picture capacity (P.92)

OFF LOW HIGH

Default setting outlined:

ENLARGE (4:3, 7M

for printing to 8”x10”size, letter size etc.

4”x6”/10x15cm

for printing regular sizes.

E-MAIL

(4:3, 0.3M EZ, Standard):

, Fine):

(3:2, 2.5M EZ, Standard):

for attaching to emails or using in homepage.

OFF / ON:

Displays picture for approx. 1 second after taking

OFF / LOW / HIGH

Change the date and time (P.16)

Max. T: Distance of at least 1 m (3.28 feet) from subject ( (2 m (6.56 feet) unless max. T)

displayed)

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Deleting instantly

Basics

Viewing your pictures instantly

(REVIEW)

Pictures can be checked while still in a recording mode ( ).

Display picture

REVIEW1X

While picture is displayed

Select ‘YES’

Highlight ‘YES’ in orange

DELETE SINGLE

DELETE THIS PICTURE?

YES

SELECT SET

MULTI/ALL

To delete several or all

(P.32)

EXIT

Most recently taken picture will be

displayed for about 10 seconds.

To close: Press ▼ or press the shutter

button halfway.

To view previous/next picture: ◄►

DELETE

Enlarge picture (4x/8x)

REVIEW4X

Turn to T side

Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.)

Picture is enlarged as you turn zoom lever

towards T.

To reduce zoom: Turn lever towards W

side.

To move zoom position: ▲▼◄►

To display portrait pictures vertically

(P.66)

DELETE

Note

Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

Motion pictures cannot be reviewed in this way. View in PLAYBACK mode (P.62).

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