Panasonic DMC-TZ2 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ2

DMC-TZ3

Before use, please read these instructions completely. This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary.

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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

Information for Your Safety

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.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

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 or incinerate.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

-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.

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1ST DAY

10:00 15.MAR.2007

About the battery charger

CAUTION!

• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN 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.

• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

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 (optional), 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

Note

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

DMC-TZ2:

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.

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Record, view, save those precious moments.

Cards may be inserted directly

into devices with SD memory card slots.

Record

(P.24)

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 favourite motion pictures (P.63)

SD memory card (Optional)

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 centre

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

View

(Playback) on

large screen

(P.79)

at home, or at

a digital photo centre

(P.68, 76)

Save and enjoy your pictures!

On computer

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

Holiday pictures

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

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

Alternatively, connect with AV cable (supplied)

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 (2 Picture save destination (2

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

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

Setting the clock ............................... 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)

Mode dial (13)

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)

Connecting with other devices

Others

74 80

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

Folder and file names on computer (75)

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

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

Printing .............................................. 76 Viewing on TV screen ....................... 79

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

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

Recording picture/time capacity ..... 92

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

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Before use

Standard accessories

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, optional).

Lens

● Do not leave in direct sunlight.

● If dirty, clean with soft, dry cloth.

Part numbers are as of January 2007

Battery Pack

CGA-S007E (P. 14)

(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)

Battery Charger

DE-A46A (P. 14)

(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)

Battery Carrying Case

VYQ3680 (P. 91)

AC Cable

K2CJ2DA00008 (P. 14)

Strap

VFC4090 (P. 12)

USB Connection Cable

K1HA08CD0007 (P. 74, 76)

AV Cable

K1HA08CD0008 (P. 79)

CD-ROM

Cards are optional. You can record or play

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

Consult the dealer or your nearest

servicentre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

SDHC memory cards

New standards set in 2006 by SD

Association for high-capacity memory cards exceeding 2GB.

Can be used on SDHC memory card-

compatible devices, but not on devices only compatible with SD memory cards.

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

LUMIX Simple Viewer PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-

Mode dial

NORMAL PICTURE

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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.10)

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)

Status indicator (P.15, 24)

DISPLAY/LCD MODE button (P.33, 34)

FUNC (Quick setting P.57)/ delete (P.32) button

DC IN socket (P.74, 76)

Release lever (P.15)

Card/Battery door (P.15)

DIGITAL/AV OUT socket

(P.74, 76, 79)

Always use a genuine Panasonic

AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional).

Tripod receptacle

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

(P.56)

Strap

(supplied)

Align to correct mode

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)

(Displayed on screen when mode changed)

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

Inserting battery and card

Preparations

Charging battery

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

Charger (model-specific)

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.

Battery (model-specific)

Insert the battery terminals

and attach the battery to the charger

Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.

Connect the AC cable

The AC cable

does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown right.

Detach the battery after

charging is complete

After charging is completed, be

sure to disconnect the AC cable from the electrical outlet.

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.

lever

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. Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C-35 °C). Do not disassemble or modify the charger. Please purchase a new battery if battery life becomes significantly reduced. The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.

The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the power cord is connected to an

electrical outlet. Battery can be topped up even if not fully depleted.

Status indicator

Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand

recommended)

● SD memory cards, 8MB-2GB

● SDHC memory cards (4GB) → (P.11) (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)

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.

To remove card,

press down in centre.

SDHC logo

SDHC memory card

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Preparations

Setting the clock

Preparations

Know the different menus

to get more out of your camera

Set mode dial (P.13) to NORMAL PICTURE mode before turning on power.

SELECT

CLOCK SET

SETUP

WORLD TIME MONITOR

± 0

OFF

EXIT

GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE

REC

SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY

W.BALANCE

AUTO

SELECT EXIT

AWB

FAVORITE

OFF

PLAY

SELECT EXIT

ROTATE

SLIDE SHOW

DUAL DISPLAY

ROTATE DISP.

2007

0 00

MD Y

JAN.1

SETSELECT SET

CLOCK SET

CANCEL

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

While this message is displayed

Press

Adjust year, month, date, time

Select

Note

Failure to set the clock will mean correct date will not be printed (P.76) when printing pictures in digital photo centre 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.

Adjust

Power

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)

Select to change date format

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):

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

Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect

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,

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

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)

CLOCK SET

SETUP

WORLD TIME MONITOR

± 0

OFF

EXITSELECT

GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE

SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY

W.BALANCE

REC

AWB

AUTO

EXITSELECT

SELECT

CLOCK SET

SETUP

WORLD TIME MONITOR

± 0

OFF

EXIT

GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE

SETUP

ECONOMY

ZOOM RESUME

AUTO REVIEW

OFF

SELECT SET

5MIN.

1SEC.

BEEP

OFF

1MIN.

2MIN.

5MIN.

10MIN.

POWER SAVE

SETUP

ECONOMY

ZOOM RESUME

AUTO REVIEW

OFF

SELECT SET

5MIN.

1SEC.

BEEP

POWER SAVE

OFF

1MIN.

2MIN.

5MIN.

10MIN.

SELECT

SETUP

EXIT

ECONOMY

ZOOM RESUME

POWER SAVE

AUTO REVIEW

OFF

BEEP

2MIN.

1SEC.

SELECT

SETUP

EXIT

ECONOMY

ZOOM RESUME

POWER SAVE

AUTO REVIEW

5MIN.

OFF

1SEC.

OFF

BEEP

WORLD TIME MONITOR

± 0

CLOCK SET

SETUP

GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE

OFF

SELECT EXIT

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Preparations

Using menus

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

REC

SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY

W.BALANCE

AUTO

SELECT EXIT

AWB

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.)

Move across to the items

Highlight ‘CLOCK SET’

Zoom lever

MENU/SET

SETUP menu

Applicable modes:

REC menu

Applicable modes:

PLAY menu

Applicable modes:

Select SETUP menu

Select

Turn on the power

Set to

Bring up the menu

REC menu is displayed.

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

Select

Select the correct item

Page 2 displayed

Press▼andmovebeyondthe

bottom item Move down to ‘POWER SAVE’

Select this item

Displays settings Highlight ‘2 MIN.’

Select this setting

Finish

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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Preparations

Using SETUP menu

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:

‘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 Settings, notes

CLOCK SET

WORLD TIME

1, 2

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

1, 2

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

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

(DESTINATION) / (HOME)

MONITOR

1, 2

GUIDE LINE

TRAVEL DATE

AUTO REVIEW

POWER SAVE

ZOOM RESUME

ECONOMY

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (7 levels). -3 · · ±0 · · +3

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.

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 second)

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

(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-AC5G, optional), 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

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-AC5G,

optional), 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).

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

(P.38), ‘BURST’ mode

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

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Preparations

Using SETUP menu (Continued)

Default setting outlined:

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

Item Uses, operations Settings, notes

BEEP

1, 2

Change or mute beep sounds.

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

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. (PLAYBACK mode only)

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. OFF / ON (display)

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 ‘OFF’) (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’.

LANGUAGE

1, 2

Change display language.

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Basics

Taking pictures

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

Turn on the power

Status indicator illuminated for

approx. 1 second.

Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)

Adjust the focus

Press halfway

Take a picture

Zoom lever

Status indicator

Press fully

Holding the camera

Horizontally

Flash Lamp

Vertically

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 from subject

Zoom lever

To use flash (P.36)

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 from subject

Display on screen

Adjusting the focus

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

Focus display

AF area (normal)

AF area (when dark or using digital zoom)

value

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

(P.51).)

Shutter speedAperture

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.

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

Hold down

Hold down halfway

halfway

First adjust focus

according to subject

Readjust focus if not correctly adjusted initially.

Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult:

● Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no colour 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

Return to desired composition

Press fully

Checking remaining battery and memory capacity

Remaining battery

(flashes red)

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

Pictures remaining

Not displayed when using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G,

optional).

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Basics

Taking pictures with zoom

Picture save destination

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

When in operation

Subjects can be enlarged by ten times with ‘Optical zoom’ and up to 15 (13.8 ) times with ‘Extra 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)

are Illuminated red.

Card Built-in memory

This means that an operation is in progress, such as the

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).

recording, reading, or deleting of pictures. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5G, optional) (this may cause damage to or loss of data).

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)

Switch (LOCK)

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.

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)

Built-in memory memory card (Example)

12.7 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB

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

Screen display

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

10x

Extra optical zoom (EZ)

15x

, 13.8x

12.6x

, 12x, 11.6x

Select picture size (P.52) marked with

displayed

, 13x

Digital zoom

40x (including optical zoom: 10x) 60x

(including extra optical zoom: 15x)

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

Displays digital zoom area

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

What is Extra 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 then push it again.

To recall zoom ratio from time power was turned off

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 colouring 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 extra optical zoom, zoom movement may stop momentarily near maxim

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).

Bar stops momentarily

area, meaning that

3 DMC-TZ2: 6M

Digital zoom area

‘ZOOM RESUME’ (P.20)

BACKLIGHT

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Taking pictures with SIMPLE MODE

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

Set to

SIMPLE MODE

BEEP

CLOCK SET

AUTO REVIEW

EXITSELECT

PICT.MODE

SIMPLE MODE

CLOCK SET

AUTO REVIEW

SELECT SET

PICT.MODE

BEEP

OFF

LOW

HIGH

SIMPLE MODE

CLOCK SET

AUTO REVIEW

SELECT SET

PICT.MODE

BEEP

OFF

LOW

HIGH

Adjust the focus

Press halfway

‘SIMPLE MODE’ menu

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

Display SIMPLE MODE menu

Select desired item

(Screen shows beep setting change)

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

1 Same as with ISO LIMIT ‘800’ setting in

Intelligent ISO mode (P.46).

Item Setting

Backlight compensation (SIMPLE MODE only)

Press

Displayed when compensation is on.

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

(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)

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.

Item

DMC-TZ3 only

Select desired setting Finish

Item Setting

PICT.MODE

AUTO REVIEW

BEEP

CLOCK SET

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

Settings changes reflected in other modes.

Focus range

Max. W: Distance of at least 5 cm from subject

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)

ENLARGE (4:3, 7M

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

4”x6”/10x15cm

for printing regular sizes.

E-MAIL

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)

Zoom lever

Default setting outlined:

, Fine):

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

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

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

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