Panasonic DMC-TZ2 User Manual

Panasonic

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC»TZ2

D1VIC-TZ3

LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR

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 p-800-995-8649) or

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

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.

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, i ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT i DAMAGE, i • DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS

TO RAIN, MOISTURE. DRIPPING

OR SPLASHING AND TH/TT NO

i OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,

SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE

PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED

i ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER i (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER I SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

i 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.

; 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.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

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.

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

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TZ2

Responsible party: Panasonic

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer

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-TZ3

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

Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033

Panasonic

DMC TZ2

Panasonic

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA

This Ciass B digitai apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

DMc:-TZ3

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-If you see this symbol- About the battery charger Information 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 ioca! authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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 CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

Battery charger

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

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.

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 outiet configuration.

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).

Insert the battery

and the card

( Note )

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

DMC-TZ2: Em

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1. Set the mode dial to [g.

2. Select the picture you want to view.

Previous Next

Record, view, save those precious moments.

iCards may be inserted directly

into devices with SD memory card slots.

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Close-up pictures O' '.-' . in distance

[1 Ox optical zoom) _ ■

SD meno'v oa-'d

AlTbtrasvely. connect with AV

cable isunp led, on^Vscieen

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Clear pictures

Prevents blurring from shaky hands

[Optical Image Stabilizer] (P.39)

Bee -‘C'<i; ic-.'.ib/fk-i

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Dark places, moving subjects

[Intelligent ISO] (P.46)

Alternatively, connect with USB connection cable (supplied)

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)

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Alternatively,

Motion pictures

; : Capture moving scenes

W . . . .

g ; i*?v I I [Motion Picture Mode] (P.47)

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Create photos (still pictures) from your favorite motion

^ pictures (P.63)

Holiday pictures

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

‘WORLD TIME’ (P.49)

‘CLIPBOARD’ (P.58)

connect with USB connection cable (supplied)

Alteinasvely, connect with AV cable (supplied)

On computer

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

With DVD recorder

Save to DVD or hard disk

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■ 'SiCS

Applications

■: ■■:.orci)

Applications

(¥iew pictures)

• Before use........

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

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

• Inserting battery and card

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

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

•Changing recording information display

• Making LCD monitor easier to see.. 34

•Taking pictures with self-timer...

•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)

•Taking close-up pictures (MACRO mode)

•Viewing as list (Multi playback/ Calendar playback)

#Viewing motion pictures/

pictures with audio

•Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ3 only)

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46 46

62 63

#Standard Accessories

•Setting the clock and language ®Know the different menus

•Taking pictures with zoom

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•Taking pictures with SIMPLE MODE 28

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

•Taking motion pictures

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

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

• Using REC menu

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

• Using PLAY menu

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

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• Names of parts

Mode dial (13)

•Using menus

•Using SETUP menu

•Viewing your pictures instantly

(REVIEW)

•Viewing your pictures (Play) «Deleting pictures

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)

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)

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74 80

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

Folder and file names on computer (75)

• List of LCD monitor displays

• Message displays

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

• Usage cautions and notes

• Recording picture/time capacity

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«Printing.......................................... 76

•Specifications ©Optional accessories '»Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers)

•Request for Service Notice

(For USA Only)

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97 98

•Viewing on TV screen

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

•Customer Services Directory

(For USA Only)

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•index............................................ 104

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'.''i.Mindard

Accessories

Part numbers are as of January 2007

■Do a test shot first!

• Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds {motion pictures/pictures with audio) successfuily.

IWe 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.

■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.

'imm

LCD monitor

■

■I®

IWhen transporting □ Battery Pack

• Switch off power. CGA-S007A We recommend using a genuine leather (P.14) case (DMW-CT3, sold separately).

(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)

DBattery Charger

DE-A45B (P.14)

(referred to in this manual as 'charger')

D Battery Carrying

Case

VYQ3680

(P91)

D Strap

VFC4090

(P.12)

sunlight.

• If dirty, clean with soft, dry cloth.

DUSB Connection

Cable

K1HA08CD0007 ^ ■

■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-LUIVIIX (1-800-995

8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

(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

Camera ON/OFF switch (P.18)

Optical image stabilizer button (P.39)

Shutter button (P.24)-------------'j ’ . '' .

Zoom lever (P.27)

Flash (P36) " Lens barrel

Lens (P.11)

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

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

delete (P.32) button

DIGITAL/AV OUT socket —

DC IN socket (P.74, 76)

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional).

Release lever (P.15) Tripod receptacle

(P.74, 76, 79)

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Align fo correct mode

iQl ; NQR;iV1Ai.' PiÇTÜ R£; modé.

' Take pictiires (P24);. : ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

SCNJ-.- S.CENE mode' ■ ■ . ' f ■

SCN2 Take pictures! accorctin<(.-t6. scene

i:: iwiPAOv:;.-J. v.i ■■p; :; --ppp

fjl INTELLIGENT ISO mode

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

r>J ;,PLAYBACK mbde;.) ; : ■

i'i i • ;Vie\v/eciit pictures pre^^

■.i )■, ■ iaxen. (P.-3l:( 6:1 )• • ip i

^ SIMPLE MODE

For beginners (P.28).

n MOTION PICTURE mode

iAp^MAÇROînbdé--T' ■ ■ ■'■

i ■ - : Take .ciosë-tippicttire-s (P46)

Self-timer (P.35) ^

UpA

■4 left

wj-

downT

n this manual, direction buttons View previously to be pressed will be shown in taken oicture white, or with AT -<►. immediately

rights

(Review) (P.30)

(Displayed on screen when mode changed)

CLIPBOARD mode

Take/view pictures as memos ;p.53).

.PRINT mode-

■Print (R76). ; ;

Take motion pictures (P.47).

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«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 on:

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ip s y a « , « : : / : ; ; : : C h a r g i n g

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

Battery (model-specific)

Charger

(node'-specific)

battery

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

ir“

Kt-

Mp I 2 Fold out pins and

plug into electrical outlet.

Disconnect charger and battery when charging is

©Connect to charger.

(Ensure ‘LUIVIIX’ faces outwards.)

'Charging light (CHARGE) '

• On: Charging in progress (approx. 120 min.)

#Off: Charging compiete

• 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*2] (g( 30-sec intervals) (equivalent to approx. 135 [150 *2] mins)

* ' Values based on Cl PA standards. (P91)

(Number reduced if intervals longer - 67 [75 *2] pictures if 2-minute intervals)

Playback time: Approx. 260 [280 *2] mins

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). *2 DMC-TZ2

( 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.

compiete.

plug

■ Rrèparaiions:- (:■.■ ‘ ■ v

' Battery

(check orientation)

Card (check orientation)

Do not touch connector

ting battery and card

©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

.OCK

/ V r

ITo remove

•To remove battery,

move lever in direction of arrow.

«To remove card,

press down in center.

■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/GS (This Site is English only.)

• MultiMediaCards (still images only)

( 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 MultlMediaCard 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.

SDHC logo

SDHC memory card

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Pri

spara tic

:ing the clock and language

Set mode dial (R13) to NORMAL PICTURE mode O before turning on 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.

‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed when power is turned on for the first time.

While this message is displayed

Press

year, month, date, time

i i ‘ I Select

Adjust

Press

• Turn on power again and check time display.

■ To change time setting

■1» 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)

Select to change date format

Preparations

vour mera

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 and changing the beep sounds.

•Applicable modes (P.13): SCN1SCN2H(B

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

• Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect ratio, and picture size.

■ I ■■ .'.'^smviTY

•Applicable modes (P.13): SCN1SCN2H

: ,U -,. =ECT RATIO

■■ Is ^lOT.SiZE..........

' à 0..ALITY

(Screen example; DMC-TZ3)

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

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. 'jii- ■ ■■ ■■

l6i#iaSL!DE SHOW

mif FAVORITE i

• Make settings for using the pictures you have taken, including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings for printing your pictures (DPOF).

•Applicable modes (P.13): IS

JìSìROTATEDISr:

ROTATE

The following menus are also included:

............

(Screen example: DMC-TZ3)

■ 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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■PrépáfátiariS'

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

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.)

Zoom lever

Turn on the power

OFF ON

g up the menu

MENU/SET

•SETUP menu AppSicabie modes:

#REC menu

Applicable modes:

ittCl3%XsCNlSCN2H

• PLAY menu

Applicable modes: ®

SCN1SCN2 H

^ REC menu is disp'ayed.

■HMIM

lol I 'AWB

|is;i SENSITIVITY s AUTO

f EE A„-'ECT RATIO 1

■" II -ILT.siZE i . 7m

■ A QUALITY I ■

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

Move across to the items

Highlight ‘CLOCK SET’

llllTRAVELdate''¡-' off

Select the correct item

Press T and move beyond the

bottom item

:© CLOCK SET

WORLD time' '

MONITOR

fB GUIDE LINE

Select this item

Displays settings

pa AÜTQ REVIEW r

- ' == ='

f ai ZOOM RESUME

.») BEEP

ct this setting

!■ ■

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i- ■ 1Ü

W: OFF',.,

»3

OFF

llvIlN

2MIN

iOMIN.

Page 2 displayed

Move down to ‘POWER SAVE’,

Highlight ‘2 MIN.

f Select SETUP menu

Select O

IwiW.BALANCE ¡„„'„awb ^

iiWtiisensitivity' 'll"■'auto'

[^ASPECTRATIO

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Select Í

■' WORLD TÍME

ff fr MONITOR

ffi GUIDE LINE

TRAVEL DATE

±0 '

OFF

AUTO REVIEW ¡ -ISEC.

■' EfSSSHv] ^

f ZOOM RESUME (""-"off"

«ECO ECONOMY

.......

¡'Toff

»C)))BEEP ■.i " ■

Press

( 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).

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P.nepar ail

OnS':

f Using SETUP menu

fv/lake genera! camera settings such as adjusting the ciock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. (Settings method > P.18)

• Default setting outlined: |

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

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ii WORLD TIME^■''2

# MONITOR‘”■'■2

H GUIDE LINE ■; ■

lip TRAVEL DATE Record the number of days elapsed in your travels. |OFF|/SET(P48)

REVIEW-; V:

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

Set the local time at an overseas destination (P.49) Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (7 ieveis). -3 ■ • ■ ■ +3

Change the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking : :

pictures.: ' : ( - : : ; . . ' ....................................................................: ■ ■ ■■

Display recording information or histogram together with guide . lines (P.33). ■ C w

Automatically display pictures immediately after taking

them..;... . . .. . . .: • • . , : . .■ . . .

Select display time (seconds). . : : ; ; . ; ;............................................................

h-‘ZOOM’is useful Tor checking focus. : . : : r .........................................................

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•*’ Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE W (P.28).

Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode ^ (P.58).

#’^'3 DMC-TZ3 only.

:REC. INFO. (Recording information): | OFF |/ ON : HISTOGRAM: 1 OFF If ON 3 3

PATTERN: IH/a • . ' : ■ ■ / : ^ ‘ . . : : ) i

■ PATTERN' cannot be selected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). Recording information

and histogram cannot be displayed.: : : r..........................................................................................................

: Not displayed in SIMPLE MODE.

OFF /ilSEC.|/3SEC. /ZOOM’»3(displays for i second, then at 4x zoom for 1 . : :

second)

■■■ in 'SELF PORTRAIT scene mode (P.42), ‘AUTO BRACKET’ «(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. 1 2 MIN./Is MIN.j/ 10MIN. (Set time before POWER SAVE is initiated)

■ Cannot be used in the following oases: When using AC adaptor {DIVIW-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).

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RISAVETV:

Automatically shut off power while not in use.

(Saves battery consumption)

■:t 7o restore: Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on the power again.

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(DESTINATION) / ® (HOME) w

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: : .

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^ ^ :

ffl ZOOM RESUME T'2

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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.

r restore: Press any button.

IoFfI/ON Position cannot be stored. . ' ■ ...................................................................................................

■'

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' ' -fi Released and cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT scene mode.

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

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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fContlnyed)

• Default setting outlined:

Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE W (R28). Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58).

»))) BEEP"''

SHUTTER

<]))) VOLUME «

HI NO. RESET"

S(R RESET

K VIDEO OUT :

@ TV ASPECT

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

DIAL DISPLAY *■'’2 Display mode dial operation on screen.

Change or mute beep sounds.

■Change or mute shutter sounds.; ' ' ( '

Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels).

Reset image file numbers and start again from 0001'

;#F(ie 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).

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Volume: ® (mute) / |iQ )| (low) /t(]0) (high) Tone: | .#| / ;j@ / #

Volume: ¿2. (mute) /E (low) /¿1 (high) Tone: | # | / M i M

LEVELS LEVELS

• 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 ail .

necessary pictures to your computer, and format the built-in memory/card. (P73) .

. To reset folder number to 100: : ■ . ■ : f

First, format (P73) the built-in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using NO. RESET. Then, select 'YES’ on the foider number reset screen.

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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’) (P65), ‘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.)

iSFolder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.

I NTSCi / PAL : : : :

isi/ n

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

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

OFF (use previously selected scene mode) /1 AUTO | (displays scene menu)

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

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OFF/1 ON I (display) I ENGLISH 1/ DEUTSCH (German) / FRANÇAIS (French) / ESPAÑOL (Spanish) /

LANGUAGE ;Change display language.

ÍTALiANO{lta!ian)/ iÍ!X" (Chinese)/ 0$:ii (Japanese)'

* Not displayed on DMC-TZ3P/DMC-TZ2P......................................................................................

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.^King pictures

Turn on the power

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

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.

Shutter speed

Focus display

“ AF area (normal)

— A F area (when dark or

using digital zoom)

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■

IHoiding the camera

Horizontally Vertically

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

»Do not block the flash or the lamp

(R12). 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.

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

Distance of at least 50 cm (1.64 feet) from subject

Zoom lever

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

ITo use flash (P.36)

(If red; Could not achieve optimal exposure (P.51).)

■ Use flash (P.36) or change ‘SENSITIVITY’

tlUMMLLMJJllHlllIM

Hold down

half'A'ay

CTFirst adjust focus

according to subject

I 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

■ 122-

Pictures remaining

Remaining battery

m D B. j«j (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).

C2)Retum to desired

composition

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

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• 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).

, When in operation

Card

Built-in memory

I Kir

S a 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 {DMW-

AC5PP, sold separately) (this may cause damage to or loss

of data).

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■Cards

•Always format (P.73) cards in this camera before first use.

#lf 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)

Switch (LOCK)

■Built-in memory (approx. 12.7 MB)

• Used as a temporary save destination when you have no card,

f# May take longer to access than cards.

• Clipboard pictures (P.58) are saved to built-in memory.

■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)

Buitt-ln memory memory card (Example)

12.7 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB

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.Básics.

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) * DIVIC-TZ2

I! n.kirig pictures whri zoom

Enlarge (Tele) Restore (Wide)

,T w

Turn to T side Turn to W side

IZoom types

Typ e

Max. enlargement

Picture quality No loss No loss Deteriorates by factor of enlargement

Conditions None

Screen display

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

Optical zoom Extended o ptical zoom (EZ ) Digital zoo m

lOx

15x*'. 13.8x«T lax’«

12.6x*L 12x, 11.6X®

Select picture size

(P.5 2) m arked with ®

HH displayed

40x (including optical zoom: lOx) 60x (including extended optical zoom: 15x)

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

Displays digital zoom are a

With in digital zoom area AF a rea becomes larger when pressing shutter b utton haí^^/ay

■What is Extended optical zoom (EZ)?

if, for example, set to ‘31V! 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) area, meaning that the picture can be enlarged further. *3 divic-TZ2: 6M

■ Entering digital zoom area .. ■ _

Once the bar stops before the digital zoom area, continue to hold the zoom lever, or release it once then push it again.

Bar stops momentarily

-Digital zoom area

■To recall zoom ratio from time power was turned off i#- ‘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.

9 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 (lx), 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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Green when

focus aligned

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

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

Display SIMPLE MODE

■"Ì

Select desired item

(Screen shows beep setting change)

ct fif- ji-eii -.ATiing

■

PICT.MODE

I The settings for the following functions are

fixed.

SELFTIMER (P.35) OFF/10 SEC . POWER SAVE (P.20) 5 MIN.

STABILIZER (P.39) MO DE1

W.BALANCE (P.50) AWB SENSITIVITY (P.51) d)« METERING MODE (P.55)

AF MODE (P.54)

AF ASSIST LAMP (P.56) ON COL.MODE (P.57) STANDARD

*' Same as w ith ISO LIMIT ‘800’ setting in

Intelligent ISO mode (P.46),

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• The following functions cannot be used.

BURST mode (P.S4) Digital zoom (P.27) Exposure compensation/AUTO BRACKET ’

(P.38)

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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)

revents subjects being dark when background is light.

’To cancel compensation: Press A again.

• Using flash (FORCED FLASH ON) is recommended (P.36)

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

Item

« DMC-TZ3 only

• Default setting outlined:

stem Setting

[§ ENLARGE (4:3, 7U*\ Fine):

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

Q PICT.MODE

©AUTO REVIEW

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

Settings changes reflecte d in other modes.

• Focus range

Max. W: Distance of at least 5 cm Max. T: Distance of at least 1 m (3.28 feet) (0,16 feet) from subject / from subject displayed)

«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)

4”x6710x15cm’*2 (3:2, 2.5M EZ, Standard):

for printing regular sizes.

@ E-MAIL“ (4:3, 0.3M EZ, Standard):

for attaching to emails or using in homepage.

® OFF/[^ON:

Displays picture for approx. 1 second after taking

Zoom lever—'

(2 m (6.56 feet) unless m ax. T)

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your pictures instaintly

.B.asics.

your pictures f.rc.y)

Pictures can be checked while still in a recording mode ( SCN1SCN2 V ).

Display picture

• Most recently taken picture wiii be displayed for about 10 seconds.

*To close: Press T or press the shutter

button halfway.

#To view previous/next picture: ^

Enlarge picture (4x/8x)

While picture is f-UNC

displayed ' i

Select ‘YES’

Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.)

• Picture is eniarged as you turn zoom lever towards T.

• To reduce zoom: Turn lever towards W side.

• To move zoom position: A T ^

Highlight ‘YES’ in orange

ITo display portrait pictures vertically

(P.66)

■To delete several or all

(P.32)

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• D

• Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

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

When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory. (Clipboard pictures can oniy be played back in CLIPBOARD mode (P.59).)

Enlarge

VLewaslist (P.61)

Scroll through pictures

File number

Previous Next

Change information display (P.33) g Qg|g,g (P32)

»Returns to the first picture after the final

picture.

■To fast-forward (rewind)

¡"■ 1 'A Hold down until the desired #Cannot be used when using ‘REVIEW’ (P.30) or

picture number Is displayed

• Holding down increases the picture scroll rate. Cannot be used when ‘Multi playback’ (P.61).

■To enlarge (playback zoom)

"IZoom ratio: 1 x/2x/4x/8x/16x

TU'” -.0

. -

ITo reduce zoom: Turn lever towards W side »Move zoom position: AT -<► lEniarging picture will reduce display quality.

Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.)

■To playback as list ■ (P.61)

■To display picture vertically ^ (P.66)

■To print

• Using own printer:

• Direct connection > (P.76) »Connection via computer > (P.74)

•At photo shops — Give card to shop assistant.

Picture number

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■ Öasies;

Deleting pictures

'I. .. .

(Record)

Changing racording information

Set to PLAYBACK mode 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 ¡^.

■To delete 1 picture

While picture is vE-i'

displayed (P.31)

FUN C

''S

Press

■Highlight‘YES’ in orange

ITo delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures

FUN G

Press tw ice

FUN C

Select type of deletion

tiSkip to step @ if

selecting 'ALL DELETE’

Select the pictures to delete (Repeat)

' ■ o Picture selected

•To release: Press T again

ITo cancel

To cancel ‘ALL DELETE’ or ‘ALL

Press

( Note ~)

• Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

• Do not turn off the power during deletion.

• Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor {DMW-AC5PP, sold separately).

•When deleting all pictures from built-in memory, pictures actually deleted differ according to mode.

PLAYBACK mode ® : All pictures in built-in memory, except clipboard picture If ‘FAVORITE’ (P.65) setting is ‘ON’, you can ‘ALL DELETE EXCEPT (FAVORITE)’.

CLIPBOARD mode G’": All clipboard pictures

• Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:

«Protected pictures (P.69) (Release the protection before deleting) »Card switch is in ‘LOCK’ position. »Pictures not of DCF standard (P.90)

• May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.

ghiight ‘YES’ in

orange

DELETE EXCEPT press ‘MENU/SET’.

Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms.

Histogram

•I NO

display

IHistogram

Shows brightness of subject as graph, useful for exposure compensation (P.36), etc. (Display shown is an estimate.)

• Histogram from time of recording is displayed in orange if different to histogram in playback, for example when recording with flash or in dark locations.

• Histogram may differ between times of recording and playback, or from histograms made with image editing software. ^_

• During playback zoom (P.31), motion picture playback (P.62), slideshow (P.64): Display on/off

• During multi playback, calendar playback (P.61), DUAL DISPLAY (DIVIC-TZ3 only) (P.64): Display cannot be changed

(Example)

OK Dark Bright

IGuide lines

Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when recording.

• ‘GUIDE LINE’ settings (P.20)

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....

}

• Display cannot be changed during menu (P.17) display. #!n SIMPLE MODE, display can only be turned on and off.

• Histograms cannot be displayed in SIMPLE MODE (P.28). MOTION PICTURE mode (P.47), or CLIPBOARD mode (P.58).

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+ 37 hidden pages

Panasonic DMC-TZ2 User Manual

Quick start guide

Record, view, save those precious moments.

With your printer

At digital photo center

On computer

With DVD recorder

Contents

'.''i.Mindard

Accessories

Names of parts

CLIPBOARD mode

MENU/SET

ting battery and card

:ing the clock and language

While this message is displayed

■ To change time setting

■ To set language

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

Turn on the power

■Cards

■Built-in memory (approx. 12.7 MB)

I! n.kirig pictures whri zoom

your pictures instaintly

Display picture

Enlarge picture (4x/8x)

Select ‘YES’

Scroll through pictures

■To fast-forward (rewind)

■To enlarge (playback zoom)

■To playback as list ■ (P.61)

Deleting pictures

ITo delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures

ITo cancel

IHistogram