Panasonic DMC-TZ35 User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ35

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

and save this manual for future use.

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Before use

Before use .............................................. 5

Standard Accessories ...........................7

Names and Functions of Main Parts .... 8

Cursor button ................................................9

Preparations

Charging battery ..................................10

Inserting the battery ....................................11

Charging the battery ....................................12

Remaining battery .......................................14

Guidelines for number of recordable

pictures and operating time .........................14

Inserting and removing the card

(optional) .............................................. 16

Saving your pictures

(cards and built-in memory) ........................17

Recording capacity guidelines

(pictures/recording time) .............................18

Setting the clock ..................................19

Changing time settings ................................20

Basics

Sequence of operations ......................21

Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode ............................. 23

Adjusting focus ...................................24

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................ 25

Using flash ..................................................25

Automatic Scene Detection .........................26

Happy colour setting ...................................26

[Motion Deblur] ............................................27

[iHandheld Nite Shot] .................................. 27

[iHDR] ..........................................................28

AF Tracking .................................................29

[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions ..............30

Recording motion pictures .................31

Taking still pictures while a motion picture

is being recorded .........................................34

Viewing your pictures ......................... 35

Viewing motion pictures .............................. 36

Capturing still pictures from motion

pictures ........................................................37

Zooming in and viewing

“Playback Zoom” .........................................38

Viewing a list of pictures

“Multi Playback” ...........................................38

Searching pictures by the recording date

(Calendar search) .......................................39

Deleting pictures .................................40

To delete multiple (up to 50)/

To delete all pictures ...................................41

Setting the menu .................................42

Menu type ...................................................43

Using Quick menu .......................................44

Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 45

[Clock Set] ...................................................45

[World Time] ................................................45

[Travel Date] ................................................45

[Beep] ..........................................................45

[Speaker Volume] ........................................46

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................46

[Monitor Display] .........................................46

[Monitor Luminance] ....................................47

[Guide Line] .................................................47

[Histogram] ..................................................48

[Video Rec Area] .........................................48

[Zoom Resume] ...........................................48

[Economy] ................................................... 49

[Auto Review] ..............................................49

[No.Reset] ................................................... 50

[Reset] .........................................................50

[USB Mode] .................................................50

[Output] .......................................................51

[VIERA Link] ................................................51

[3D Playback] ..............................................51

[Rotate Disp.] ..............................................52

[Version Disp.] .............................................52

[Format] .......................................................53

[Language] .................................................. 53

[Stabilizer Demo.] ........................................54

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Application (Record)

Changing recording information

display .................................................. 55

Using Zoom ..........................................56

Zoom types and use ....................................57

Taking pictures with flash ................... 59

Taking close-up pictures .................... 61

[Macro Zoom]

(Enlarging close-up subjects) .....................61

Focus range ................................................ 62

Taking pictures with self-timer ........... 63

Taking pictures with Exposure

Compensation ...................................... 64

Recording while exposure is changed

automatically ([Auto Bracket]) ..................... 65

Determining aperture and shutter

speed and recording ........................... 66

[Aperture-Priority] Mode ..............................66

[Shutter-Priority] Mode ................................ 67

[Manual Exposure] Mode ............................ 68

Taking Pictures with different picture

effects [Creative Control] mode ........ 69

[Expressive] .................................................70

[Retro] .........................................................70

[High Key] ....................................................70

[Low Key] ....................................................70

[Sepia] .........................................................71

[Dynamic Monochrome] .............................. 71

[Impressive Art] ........................................... 71

[High Dynamic] ............................................71

[Cross Process] ...........................................72

[Toy Effect] ..................................................72

[Miniature Effect] ......................................... 73

[Soft Focus] .................................................74

[Star Filter] ...................................................74

[One Point Color] .........................................74

Recording panorama pictures

[Panorama Shot] Mode .......................75

Taking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode] ....................................... 78

[Portrait] .......................................................79

[Soft Skin] ....................................................79

[Scenery] .....................................................79

[Sports] ........................................................80

[Night Portrait] ............................................. 80

[Night Scenery] ............................................80

[Handheld Night Shot] .................................81

[HDR] ..........................................................81

[Food] ..........................................................81

[Baby] ..........................................................82

[Pet] .............................................................82

[Sunset] .......................................................82

[High Sens.] .................................................83

[Starry Sky] ..................................................83

[Glass Through] ...........................................83

[Underwater] ................................................84

[3D Photo Mode] ......................................... 85

Registering your own settings and

recording [Custom] Mode ..................86

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................86

[Custom] ......................................................87

Burst function ...................................... 88

Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.]

Registering face pictures ............................91

Editing or deleting information about

registered persons .....................................92

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Useful features for travel .................... 93

[Travel Date] ................................................93

[World Time] ................................................94

Entering Text ........................................ 95

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Using the [Rec] menu .......................... 96

[Aspect Ratio] ..............................................96

[Picture Size] ...............................................96

[Quality] .......................................................97

[Sensitivity] ..................................................97

[White Balance] ...........................................98

[AF Mode] ..................................................100

[Quick AF] .................................................. 101

[Face Recog.] ............................................102

[Metering Mode] ........................................ 102

[i.Exposure] ............................................... 102

[Min. Shtr Speed] ......................................103

[i.Resolution] .............................................103

[Digital Zoom] ............................................103

[Burst] ........................................................104

[Color Mode] ..............................................104

[AF Assist Lamp] .......................................104

[Red-Eye Removal] ...................................105

[Motion Deblur] ..........................................105

[iHandheld Nite Shot] ................................ 105

[iHDR] ........................................................105

[Stabilizer] .................................................106

[Date Stamp] ............................................. 106

[Clock Set] .................................................106

Using the [Motion Picture] menu ..... 107

[Rec Format] .............................................107

[Rec Quality] ..............................................107

[Continuous AF] ......................................... 108

[Wind Cut] .................................................108

Application (View)

Different playback methods

[Playback Mode] ................................ 109

[2D/3D Settings] ........................................109

[All] ............................................................ 109

[Slide Show] .............................................. 110

[Filtering Play] ...........................................113

[Calendar] ..................................................114

Retouching pictures .......................... 115

[Auto Retouch] ..........................................115

[Creative Retouch] ....................................116

Using the [Playback] menu............... 119

[Title Edit] .................................................. 119

[Text Stamp] ..............................................120

[Retouch] ...................................................121

[Video Divide] ............................................122

[Resize] ..................................................... 123

[Cropping] ..................................................124

[Favorite] ................................................... 125

[Print Set] ..................................................126

[Protect] .....................................................127

[Face Rec Edit] ..........................................128

[Copy] ........................................................129

Connecting with other devices

Viewing on TV screen .......................130

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) .....132

Viewing 3D still pictures ............................ 134

Keeping the still pictures and

motion pictures in the recorder .......136

Copying by inserting the SD card into the

recorder .....................................................136

Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables

(optional) ................................................... 136

Keeping the still pictures and

motion pictures on your PC .............137

Installing supplied software .......................137

About supplied software ............................138

Copying still pictures and motion pictures

...139

Printing ............................................... 141

Printing multiple pictures ...........................142

Making print settings on the camera ......... 143

Printing with date and text .........................144

Others

Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead

of the battery ......................................145

List of LCD monitor displays ............ 146

Message displays .............................. 150

Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 152

Usage cautions and notes ................ 159

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Before use

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag

• Adding accessories to the camera strap

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around buttons. Be especially careful, because these conditions may damage the camera and such damage may not be repairable.

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water

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Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to

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sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mould, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait

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about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogginess will clear naturally.

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.

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Carefully observe copyright laws

Unauthorised use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→159)

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other

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information for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this manual. Recording mode icons

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You can select and execute indicated menus and functions for the recording modes displayed in blue on mode dial illustrations next to section titles.

In the example shown on the left, the following recording modes are available: , , , and .

and will differ depending on the recording modes registered under

custom settings.

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the

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camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card

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in the text. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

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Optional accessories

• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory

when you are not using a card. (→17)

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Mode dial

Use this to select the recording mode.

Flash (→59)

Self-timer indicator (→63) / AF Assist Lamp

Lens barrel

Lens

(→104)

Microphone (→22)

Zoom lever (→56)

Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject to record it larger.

Motion picture button (→31)

Record motion pictures.

Camera [ON/OFF] button

Use this to turn the camera on and off.

Speaker

Shutter button (→23)

Use this to focus and record still pictures.

Tripod mount

Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer screw. Doing so may damage this unit.

Card/Battery door

(→11, 16)

Release lever (→11, 16)

DC coupler cover

The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Cursor button

Names and Functions of Main Parts

[EXPOSURE] button

Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value (only in the mode).

(→66, 67, 68)

LCD monitor

(→47)

Playback button (→109)

[DISP.] button

Use this to change

(→55)

display.

Charging lamp

(→12)

[Q.MENU] / [ / ] button

In the recording mode: Quick menu is displayed. (→44) In the playback mode: Pictures are deleted. (→40) During menu operations: Previous screen is restored.

[MENU/SET]

• Use this to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→42)

Left cursor button ( )

• Self-timer (→63)

Down cursor button ( )

• Macro Mode etc. (→61)

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode. By holding down the playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode.

[HDMI] socket (→130)

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

(→12,130, 139, 141)

This socket is also used when charging the battery.

(→12)

Up cursor button ( )

• Exposure Compensation, Auto Bracket etc. (→64, 65)

Right cursor button ( )

• Flash (→59)

In this manual, the button that is used is indicated by .

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The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Preparations

Charging battery

Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera.

• Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)

• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.

Camera status Charge

Turn off Yes

Turn on

During playback only, the camera operates using power supplied from the electrical outlet via the USB connection cable (supplied). (The battery is not charged.)

If the battery is not inserted, neither charging nor power supplying is made.

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About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately provided with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

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Inserting the battery

To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.

Charging battery

Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Insert the battery all the way

• Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation.

• Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever.

Close the card/battery door

• Slide to the [LOCK] position.

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To remove battery

Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow.

Release lever

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Lever

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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Remove battery from camera after use.

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To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the

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LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

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Charging battery

Charging the battery

We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

AC adaptor (supplied)

Align the marks ( to ) and insert the plug.

Charging lamp

USB connection cable (supplied)

• Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the pins could become deformed and cause faulty operation.)

Computer

Getting ready: Turn on the computer.

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Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet.

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Charging the battery through the computer

Connect the camera to a computer using the USB connection cable (supplied).

It may not be possible to charge the battery from some computers depending on the

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computer specifications. If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.

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If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to

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the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time. Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer.

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Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

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Charging battery

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Charging lamp indications

On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical

outlet or your computer.)

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Notes on charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 210 min

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in the case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.

• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the specifications of the computer.

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine

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Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction. Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. Doing so may cause

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malfunction of the camera. Do not use a USB extension cable.

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The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated

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accessories of this camera. Do not use them for other devices. If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may

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not complete properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect it to the camera. If the charging lamp does not light or flashes even when the camera is properly

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connected to the AC adaptor (supplied) or your computer, charging has been put in pause status because the temperature is not in the appropriate range for charging. This is not a malfunction. Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry charging in a place where ambient temperature is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself).

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Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.

Charging battery

Remaining battery

When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.

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Recording still pictures

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures

Recording time Approx. 130 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• [Program AE] Mode

• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when the Optical Image Stabiliser function is set to [ON]).

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.

Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions).

By CIPA standard

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Charging battery

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Recording motion pictures

[Rec Format] ([Rec Quality]) [AVCHD] ([FHD/50i]) [MP4] ([FHD/25p])

Available recording time Approx. 85 min Approx. 85 min

Actual available recording time Approx. 40 min Approx. 40 min

Recording conditions

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• Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH

• The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and stopping recording and using zoom.

Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen

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• You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD/25p] creates larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

• If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [FHD/50i], you can continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

• You can continuously record [AVCHD] motion pictures for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. (DMC-TZ35GA)

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Viewing pictures

Playback time Approx. 200 min

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to

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surrounding environment and usage conditions. If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan.

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Please purchase a new battery.

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Insert the card all the way

• Check orientation: terminals face LCD

• Push in until it clicks.

Close the card/battery door

• Slide to the [LOCK] position.

Release lever

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.

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To remove card

Press the centre of the card

Press

Pull out

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

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To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the

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LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)

Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory

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Built-in memory (approx. 90 MB)

Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→129)

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The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a

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card.

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Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB

SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by

checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example)

respective formats.

• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type of card. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Use a card of SD Speed “Class 4”* or higher for recording motion pictures.

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.

if not.

• Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such

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as picture writing, reading, deleting, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (supplied), AC adaptor (optional), or DC coupler (optional). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been

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formatted with a computer or another device. (→53) If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to

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record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer

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(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged). Switch

(This site is available in English only.)

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Preparations

Inserting and removing the card (optional)

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP.] button to switch display)

Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

16M 14

5M 32

0.3M 510

300

660

10240

• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)

When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD]

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD/50i] / [HD/50p] – 14m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s

When [Rec Format] is [MP4]

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD/25p] – 12m21s 3h23m17s 6h51m17s

[HD/25p] – 23m36s 6h28m06s 13h05m11s

[VGA/25p] 2m23s 51m57s 14h14m08s 28h48m04s

• The time displayed in the table is the total time.

• If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [FHD/50i], you can continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

• You can continuously record [AVCHD] motion pictures for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. (DMC-TZ35GA)

4910 9880

10620 21490

162960 247150

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Preparations

Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

• Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied).

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button

The camera is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step .

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]

• The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set

• To cancel → Press [ / ] button.

Press [MENU/SET] to set

Press [MENU/SET]

• To return to the previous screen, press [ / ] button.

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Setting the clock

Changing time settings

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu to change the current time settings.

• Clock settings will be kept for approx. 3 months even if the battery is removed. (Only if a fully charged battery was inserted for 24 hours beforehand.)

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

Set the date and time (Perform steps - . (→19))

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo

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studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp]. If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on

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the screen of the camera.

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Basics

Sequence of operations

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to

turn on the camera

Set to the desired recording mode

Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use.

[Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→25)

[Program AE] Mode

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

[Manual Exposure] Mode

[Custom] Mode

[Panorama Shot] Mode Record panorama pictures. (→75)

[Scene Mode] Take pictures according to scene. (→78)

[Creative Control] Mode

→

Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. (→23)

Determine aperture, then record pictures.

(→66)

Determine shutter speed, then record pictures. (→67)

Determine aperture and shutter speed, then record pictures. (→68)

Record pictures using pre-registered settings. (→86)

Take pictures while confirming the picture effect. (→69)

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Aim the camera and shoot

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Taking still pictures

Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture

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Recording motion pictures

Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording

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Holding the camera

AF Assist Lamp

Flash

Hand strap

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

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Sequence of operations

Motion picture

button

Microphone

Shutter button

• To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures.

• Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range.

• Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed.

Play back pictures

Press the playback button View pictures

During motion picture/panorama picture playback

Pause/play

To switch to Recording Mode, press the playback button again or press the

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shutter button halfway during playback.

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn off the camera

Stop

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Playback button

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Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode

The aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set for recording. Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

Set to ([Program AE] Mode)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer],

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a tripod, or [Self Timer]. If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you

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do not have appropriate exposure. You should either use the flash, change [Sensitivity] settings or set [Min. Shtr Speed] to a slower speed.

(press the button all the way to

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record)

Jitter alert display

Aperture value Shutter speed

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Adjusting focus

When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the centre of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the centre, follow the steps below.

Adjust focus according to subject

Align the AF area

with the subject

Hold down halfway

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

Focus display

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

AF area

( When focus is aligned: green

When focus is not aligned: red)

Subjects/environments which may

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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.

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not

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aligned. Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference. Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring the subject into focus if it is out of range. The AF area display may be larger depending on recording

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conditions such as dark locations or zoom ratio.

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Focus display

Focus range

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or beginners as the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment.

Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)

Take a picture

Focus display

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Using flash

Press

to select or .

When is selected, the optimum flash ( , , , ) is selected automatically

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depending on conditions. When or is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated.

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When or is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.

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(press the button all the way to

Press fully

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

Automatic Scene Detection

Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.

Recognises people Recognises babies Recognises landscapes Recognises night scenes and people in them (Only when Recognises night scenes Recognises night scenes without a tripod

The icon of scene detected

When children (that are registered in the camera with Face Recognition) under 3 years old are

recognised.

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

When [iHandheld Nite Shot] is [ON].

Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the

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Recognises close-ups Recognises sunsets Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not correspond to any of the above

same subject. If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the

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appropriate scene mode. When , or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and

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exposure are adjusted for the recognised faces.

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About Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation is automatically activated in [Intelligent Auto] mode. Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture. When the camera detects backlight, is displayed on the LCD monitor (depending on the backlighting conditions, backlighting may not be detected correctly).

is selected)

Happy colour setting

When [Color Mode] (→104) is set to [Happy], pictures are recorded with vivid colouring.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Color Mode] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Happy] and press [MENU/SET]

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

[Motion Deblur]

[Motion Deblur] automatically sets the optimum shutter speed in accordance with the movements of the subject to minimise the blur of the subject. It is preset to [ON] with this unit.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Motion Deblur] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select either [ON] or [OFF] and press [MENU/SET]

When [Motion Deblur] is set to [ON], appears on the screen.

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The subject may be recorded in a picture size smaller than the number of pixels that

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has been set.

[iHandheld Nite Shot]

If a night scene is detected automatically while the camera is handheld, [iHandheld Nite Shot] can record a still picture with less jitter and less noise by combining a burst of pictures. It is preset to [ON] with this unit.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [iHandheld Nite Shot] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select either [ON] or [OFF] and press [MENU/SET]

When the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or by other means, [iHandheld Nite

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Shot] will not be identified.

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

[iHDR]

When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, [iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation. It is preset to [ON] with this unit.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [iHDR] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select either [ON] or [OFF] and press [MENU/SET]

This function is automatically activated only when is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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In the case that a single picture is going to be composed from a burst, a message

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indicating that multiple pictures are to be recorded appears on the screen and burst recording is carried out. Note that burst recording will not take place if the camera determines that it can compensate for the difference in contrast without composing the picture from a burst. The camera does not combine pictures in the following cases:

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• When the zoom ratio exceeds 20x

• [Burst] mode

• When the flash fires

In the case of composition from a burst, afterimages may appear if the subject was

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

AF Tracking

This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving.

Press to set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking

• To cancel AF Tracking → Press again.

Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press

to lock

• To cancel AF Lock → Press .

AF Tracking frame AF Lock successful: Yellow AF Lock failed: Red

The optimal scene for the AF locked subject is automatically identified.

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Face Recognition will be inactive while using AF Tracking.

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Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is

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dark, [AF Tracking] may not operate correctly.

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions

Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set. The settings selected in the [Program AE] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in the [Setup] menu that are not displayed.

The settings for the following items are different from other recording modes:

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[Picture Size], [Burst] and [Color Mode] on the [Rec] menu, [Beep] on the [Setup] menu The settings for the following functions are fixed:

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[Setup] menu

• [Auto Review]: [2SEC]

• [Guide Line]:

[Rec] menu

• [Quality]:

• [White Balance]: [AWB]

• [Quick AF]: [ON]

• [i.Exposure]: [ON]

• [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON]

• [Stabilizer]: [ON]

(23-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognised

[Motion Picture] menu

• [Continuous AF]: [ON] • [Wind Cut]: [OFF]

The following functions cannot be used:

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[Histogram], [Exposure], [Auto Bracket], [WB Adjust.], [Min. Shtr Speed], [Digital Zoom]

[Fine]

• [Auto Power Off]: [5MIN.]

• [Sensitivity]:

• [AF Mode]: [Face Detection]

• [Metering Mode]: [Multi Metering]

• [i.Resolution]: [i.ZOOM]

• [Red-Eye Removal]: [ON]

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