PANASONIC DMC-TZ4EB, DMC-TZ5EB User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ5

DMC-TZ4

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

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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.

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.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

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.

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.

Caution for AC Mains Lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

or the BSI mark

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

Figure B

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A

Figure B

OR COLOURED GREEN

Fuse cover

Fuse (5 ampere)

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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

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 local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852

• For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333

• Visit our website for product information

• E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Technical Support for AV Software

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869

• For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday–Thursday 9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m.–5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

• It couldn’t be simpler!

• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Interested in purchasing an extra guarantee? Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.

Note

Example screens displayed in this manual are for DMC-TZ5 model.

Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest

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DMC-TZ4:

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.18).

Charge the battery

Insert the battery and the card

Turn on the power

Set REC/PLAY switch to

Set the mode dial to

Press the shutter button and take pictures

To play back the pictures

1. Set REC/PLAY switch to .

2. Select the picture you want to view.

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Record, view, save those precious moments.

Record (P.28)

Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures!

INTELLIGENT AUTO

● Make ideal settings for the subject and distance just by pointing the camera!

Zoomed-in pictures

● Close-up pictures of people at a distance ‘10x optical zoom’ Rapid zoom ‘EASY ZOOM’ (P.33)

Motion pictures

● Capture moving scenes ‘MOTION PICTURE Mode’ 1 (P.52)

Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory card slots.

● SD memory card/ SDHC memory

card (optional)

(Playback) on large screen (P.86)

Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens!

● AV cable (supplied)

● Component cable

(optional) Enjoy videos in HD3 on TV with component terminals (1080i) by using a component cable.

at home, or at a digital photo centre (P.78, 83)

View

With your printer

Connect directly to easily print pictures at home. Use a PictBridgecompatible printer.

● USB connection cable (supplied)

At digital photo centre

Give card to shop assistant to print pictures.

Save and enjoy your pictures!

Using your PC

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

● USB connection cable (supplied)

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With DVD recorder

Save to DVD or hard disk

● AV cable (supplied)

Sounds of zoom and other operations may be recorded.

Can be used on SDHC memory card-compatible devices.

DMC-TZ5 only

See respective products’ instruction manuals for details.

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INDEX

Before use

Before use .......................... 12

• Read first/ To prevent damage and faults

Preparations

Charging battery ................ 16

Inserting battery and card

• Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)

• Remaining battery and

memory capacity ............... 18

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

Using menus ...................... 20

• Menu type ......................... 21

... 17

... 18

Standard Accessories ....... 13

Names of parts................... 14

• Mode dial ........................... 15

• Cursor button .................... 15

Using SETUP menu ..... 22

•

CLOCK SET ................ 22

•

WORLD TIME

•

MONITOR

•

LCD MODE

•

BEEP ........................... 23

•

VOLUME

•

GUIDE LINE

•

HISTOGRAM

•

TRAVEL DATE

•

ECONOMY .................. 24

•

AUTO REVIEW

•

ZOOM RESUME ......... 25

•

NO.RESET

•

RESET

•

USB MODE

•

VIDEO OUT ................. 26

•

TV ASPECT

•

m/ft

•

SCENE MENU

•

DIAL DISPLAY

•

FORMAT ...................... 27

•

LANGUAGE

•

DEMO MODE

Basics (Record• View)

Taking picture with

1 2

automatic settings ........ 28

Taking pictures with

your own settings ......... 30

• Align focus for desired

composition ....................... 31

Taking pictures with zoom

• Enlarging further

‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ ............... 34

... 32

Applications (Record)

Changing recording

information display ........... 37

Taking pictures with flash

... 38

Taking close-up pictures

•

Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject ‘TELE MACRO function’

Positioning camera and

subject within accessible range for focus alignment

Taking pictures with

self-timer ............................ 42

Taking pictures with

exposure compensation ... 43

• EXPOSURE ...................... 43

• AUTO BRACKET .............. 43

................... 40

... 40

... 41

Viewing your pictures (Play)

4 5

................................ 35

Deleting pictures ............... 36

•

To delete multiple (up to 50)

or all pictures ..................... 36

Taking pictures

according to the scene

‘SCENE MODE’ ............ 44

• Scene types ...................... 45

• PORTRAIT/SOFT SKIN/ SELF PORTRAIT/SCENERY/

SPORTS ............................ 46

• NIGHT PORTRAIT/ NIGHT SCENERY/FOOD/ PARTY/CANDLE LIGHT ... 47

• BABY/PET/SUNSET ......... 48

• HIGH SENS./

HI-SPEED BURST ............ 49

•

STARRY SKY/FIREWORKS/

BEACH/SNOW .................. 50

• AERIAL PHOTO/ UNDERWATER/MULTI ASPECT

(DMC-TZ5 only) .... 51

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INDEX (Continued)

Applications (Record) (Continued)

Taking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE’ .............................. 52

Useful features for travel ................................................................... 53

•

TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination) .................... 53

•

WORLD TIME

(Registering local time at your overseas destination) ...................54

Using REC menu ................................................................................55

•

PICTURE SIZE ............................................................................. 55

•

QUALITY ......................................................................................55

•

ASPECT RATIO ............................................................................56

•

INTELLIGENT ISO ....................................................................... 56

•

SENSITIVITY ................................................................................57

•

WHITE BALANCE ........................................................................ 58

•

METERING MODE ....................................................................... 59

•

AF MODE .....................................................................................59

•

CONTINUOUS AF ........................................................................ 60

•

BURST .........................................................................................61

•

I.EXPOSURE ................................................................................ 61

•

DIGITAL ZOOM ............................................................................ 62

•

COLOR MODE .............................................................................62

•

STABILIZER ................................................................................. 62

•

MIN. SHTR SPEED ...................................................................... 63

•

AUDIO REC. ................................................................................ 63

•

AF ASSIST LAMP ......................................................................... 63

•

CLOCK SET ................................................................................. 63

Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD) ...................... 64

• Taking clipboard pictures ...................................................................64

• Viewing clipboard pictures .................................................................64

• Zoom mark ......................................................................................... 65

• CLIPBOARD menu ............................................................................65

Applications (View)

Viewing as list

(Multi playback/Calendar

playback) ............................. 67

Viewing motion pictures ·

pictures with audio / Creating still pictures from motion pictures

Different playback methods

•

NORMAL PLAY .......... 69

•

DUAL PLAY

(DMC-TZ5 only) .................. 69

•

SLIDE SHOW ............. 70

•

CATEGORY PLAY ...... 71

•

FAVORITE PLAY ........ 71

Using PLAYBACK menu ... 72

•

CALENDAR ................ 72

•

TITLE EDIT ................. 72

• Text input method ............. 72

•

TEXT STAMP ............. 73

•

RESIZE ...................... 74

•

TRIMMING ................. 75

•

ASPECT CONV. ......... 76

•

ROTATE ..................... 76

•

ROTATE DISP. ........... 76

•

FAVORITE .................. 77

•

DPOF PRINT .............. 78

•

PROTECT .................. 79

•

AUDIO DUB. .............. 79

•

COPY ......................... 80

(DMC-TZ5 only)

Connecting with other devices

Using with your PC ............ 81

Printing ............................... 83

• Printing multiple pictures ... 84

• Print with date and text ...... 84

•

... 68

... 69

Making print settings on camera

Viewing on TV screen ....... 86

• View on TV with

component terminal ........... 87

... 85

Others

List of LCD monitor displays

... 88

Message displays .............. 90

Q&A Troubleshooting ...... 92

Usage cautions and notes

... 98

Recording picture/time capacity

... 100

Specifications .................. 102

Quick setting .......................................................................................66

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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.

Unit temperature

The camera may become warm during

use. (Especially grip area, etc.)

This does not cause a problem with the

performance or quality of the camera.

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. (Attach strap to avoid dropping camera)

•

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, turn off the camera 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 using tripod

• Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws at an angle (may damage camera, screw hole, or label.)

• Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Read the tripod’s instruction manual.)

When transporting

• Turn off the camera.

We recommend using a genuine leather

case (DMW-CT3, optional).

Lens

• If lens is dirty: Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not leave in direct sunlight.

Camera ON/ OFF switch

Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage lens. Be careful when removing camera from bag, etc.

Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and notes’ (P.98).

Standard accessories

Part numbers are as of January 2008

Battery Pack

CGA-S007E

(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)

Battery Charger

DE-A46A

(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)

Battery Carrying Case

VYQ3680

AC Mains Lead

K2CT3CA00004

Strap

VFC4297

USB Connection Cable

K1HA08CD0019

AV Cable

K1HA08CD0020

CD-ROM

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

• 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.)

Optional Accessories

• Lithium Ion Battery: CGA-S007E

• AC Adaptor: DMW-AC5EB

• Leather Case: DMW-CT3

• Semi Hard Case: DMW-CHTZ3

• Marine Case: DMW-MCTZ5

• Component Cable: DMW-HDC2

• SDHC Memory Card

16 GB: RP-SDV16GE1K 8 GB: RP-SDV08GE1K 4 GB: RP-SDM04GE1K,

• SD Memory Card

2 GB : RP-SDM02GE1A,

1 GB : RP-SDR01GE1A,

• CardBus PC Card Adapter

BN-SDPC3E

• Some optional accessories may not be

SDHC memory cards

• New standards set in 2006 by SD Association for high-capacity memory cards exceeding 2GB.

• Can be used on SDHC memory cardcompatible devices, but not on devices only compatible with SD memory cards.

When connecting to other devices or

requesting printing in stores, please verify SDHC memory card compatibility in advance.

RP-SDV04GE1K

RP-SDV02GE1A

RP-SDV01GE1A

available in some countries.

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Names of parts

Cursor button

Mode dial

Strap eyelet

Camera ON/OFF switch

(P.19)

E.ZOOM button

(P.33)

Shutter button (P.28)

Zoom lever (P.32)

Flash (P.29)

Lens (P.13)

Speaker (P.23)

Microphone

(P.52, 63, 79)

LCD monitor

(P.22, 37, 88)

Status indicator

(P.17, 28)

DISPLAY button (P.37)

Release lever (P.17)

Tripod receptacle

Card/Battery door

Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp

(P.63)

Lens barrel

We recommend using the strap to avoid dropping the camera.

REC/PLAY switch

(P.28, 35)

(P.17)

(P.42)/

Recording

Playback

Align to correct mode

INTELLIGENT AUTO mode

NORMAL PICTURE mode

SCENE mode

MOTION PICTURE mode

CLIPBOARD mode

Take pictures with automatic settings (P.28).

Take pictures with customized settings (P.30).

Take pictures according to scene (P.44).

Take motion pictures (P.52).

Take pictures as memos (P.64).

Up/down/

left/right selection

Up▲

◄left

right►

Self-timer (P.42)

INTELLIGENT AUTO

(Displayed on screen when mode changed)

Exposure

compensation

(P.43)

Auto bracket (P.43) White balance fine

adjustment

(P.58)

Backlight

compensation

(P.29)

Q.MENU

(Quick setting P.66)/

delete button

(P.36)

COMPONENT OUT socket

(P.87)

AV OUT / DIGITAL socket

(P.81, 83, 86)

down▼

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

Macro mode (P.40)

Flash (P.38)

MENU/SET

(menu display/set/finish)

(P.20)

DC IN socket (P.81, 83)

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E: optional).

This manual is based on the DMC-TZ5 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary.

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Preparations

Charging battery

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

Preparations

Inserting battery and card

Charger (model-specific)

Battery (model-specific)

Insert the battery terminals and attach

the battery to the charger

Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.

Connect the AC mains lead

Charging light (CHARGE)

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

If light is flashing:

• Charging may take longer than normal if

battery temperature is too high or too low (charging may not be completed).

• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with

dry a cloth.

Approximate battery life

• Number of pictures : 300 [330 ] (at 30-sec intervals)

(equivalent to approx. 150 [165 2] mins) 1 Values based on CIPA standards. (P.99)

Number reduced if intervals longer – 75 [82 2] pictures if 2-minute intervals

• Playback time: Approx. 360 [380 ] mins

Above figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, or LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).

DMC-TZ4

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). Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.

(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.) Do not disassemble or modify the charger. If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please

purchase a new battery. 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.

The AC mains lead does

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

Detach the battery after charging is

complete

Disconnect charger and

battery when charging is complete.

Battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation)

Do not touch terminal

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF

Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position

and open the lid

Status indicator

To remove

• To remove battery: • To remove card: move lever in

direction of arrow.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S007E). If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on

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

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

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

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

Lever

Completely insert battery and card

(both click into place)

Close lid

Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.

press down in

centre.

SD memory card/

SDHC memory card (optional)

OPEN

LOCK

Release lever

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Preparations

Inserting battery and card

(Continued)

Preparations

Setting the clock

Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)

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

Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand

recommended)

• SD memory cards (8 MB - 2 GB)

• SDHC memory cards (4 GB - 16 GB) Can only be used with devices compatible with SDHC memory cards.

• Cards of over 4 GB may only be used if they have the SDHC logo.

Always format cards with this camera. (P.27) If the switch on the card is set to ‘LOCK’, operations such as formatting, recording, and

deleting cannot be performed.

MultiMediaCards may also be used (for still pictures only)

Built-in memory (approx. 50 MB)

Internal memory is slower than SD memory card. Clipboard pictures (P.64) are saved to built-in memory. Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (P.80).

SDHC memory card

Switch (LOCK)

SDHC logo

Remaining battery and memory capacity

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

1010

(Status indicator flashes when LCD monitor is off) Recharge or replace battery (P.16).

Pictures remaining (P.100)

When in operation

(Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red. This means that an operation is in progress, such as the recording, reading, or deleting of pictures. Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5E, optional) (this may cause damage to or loss of data).

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

(flashes red)

Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on power.

Turn on the power

‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed

when power is turned on for the first time.

While this message is displayed

Adjust year, month, date, time

REC/PLAY switch

To change time setting

Select ‘CLOCK SET’ from

SETUP menu (P.22), perform 3 and 4.

To set local time at

overseas destination

‘WORLD TIME’ (P.54)

Set

• Turn on power again and check time display. (Time and date can be displayed by pressing [DISPLAY] several times.)

Press ‘MENU/SET’

Select

Adjust

Press ‘MENU/SET’

CLOCK SET

0 : 00 1/

CANCEL

Select to change date format

• To cancel → Press

• [D/M/Y] 12:34 1.JAN.2008

• [M/D/Y] 12:34 JAN. 1. 2008

• [Y/M/D]

2008. 1. 1 12:34

D/M/Y

SELECT

JAN

/2008

SET

Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when

It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as

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

For model numbers and types,

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

printing pictures in digital photo centre or when using ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.73). Time is displayed in 24-hour format. Year can be set between 2000 and 2099. Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed,

provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the 24 hours beforehand.

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Preparations

Menu type

Using menus

(Example) Change ‘LCD MODE’ in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE mode.

To get more out of your camera, you can use a variety of functions and select settings from 4 different menus.

Camera ON/OFF switch

Shutter button

REC/PLAY switch

Bring up the menu

(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)

Selecting menu type

Highlight

REC

PICTURE SIZE QUALITY ASPECT RATIO INTELLIGENT ISO SENSITIVITY

SELECT

REC

PICTURE QUALITY ASPECT INTELLIG SENSITIV

SELECT

OFF

AUTO

EXIT

Select and return to menu items

SETUP

CLOCK S WORLD T MONITOR LCD MOD BEEP

SELECT

REC menu (REC/PLAY switch )

REC

PICTURE SIZE QUALITY ASPECT RATIO INTELLIGENT ISO SENSITIVITY

SELECT

Changing photography preferences (P.55-63)

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

OFF

AUTO

EXIT

(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)

PLAYBACK MODE menu (REC/PLAY switch )

PLAYBACK MODE

NORMAL PLAY DUAL PLAY SLIDE SHOW CATEGORY PLAY FAVORITE PLAY

SELECT

Viewing recorded pictures (P.69-71)

• Choose a playback type to see your pictures on dual screens , slideshows, or just your favourite pictures.

DMC-TZ5 only

SET

(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)

To restore default settings

‘RESET’ (P.25)

Select the item

SETUP

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR

LCD MODE

BEEP

SELECT

SET

OFF

± OFF

Settings

Item

PLAYBACK menu (REC/PLAY switch )

PLAYBACK

CALENDAR TITLEEDIT TEXT STAMP RESIZE TRIMMING

SELECT

Using your pictures (P.72-80)

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

EXIT

Select the setting

SETUP

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR LCD MODE BEEP

SELECT

SET

Page (Zoom lever can be used to switch to next screen.)

Finish

Settings display may vary according to items. Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting.

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• When the REC/PLAY switch is set to , menu can be closed with a half-press of the shutter button.

SETUP menu (REC/PLAY switch )

SETUP

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR LCD MODE BEEP

SELECT

Making the camera more convenient to use (P.22-27)

• Make settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds.

OFF

EXIT

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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.

‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for clock setting and battery life. Be sure to check these before use. (Setting method : P.20) Default setting :

Item Settings, notes

CLOCK SET

Set the date and time. (P.19)

WORLD TIME

Set the local time at an overseas destination. (P.54)

MONITOR

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

LCD MODE

Make LCD monitor easier to see.

Set time, date, and display format.

DESTINATION: Set the local time at overseas

HOME: Set date and time at home area.

+1 - +3: Brighter ±0 : Standard

−1 - −3: Darker

OFF : Normal (cancel setting)

AUTO POWER LCD: The Power LCD is automatically

POWER LCD : Makes screen brighter than normal

HIGH ANGLE :

• ‘HIGH ANGLE’ will be cancelled when the camera is turned off (including POWER SAVE).

• Block out sunlight (with hand, etc.) if reflection makes screen difficult to see.

• ‘AUTO POWER LCD’ or ‘HIGH ANGLE’ cannot be used in the following cases. During playback mode or menu screen display, or when connected to computer/printer.

• ‘POWER LCD’ will be deactivated if no operations are performed for 30 seconds while recording. (Brightness can be restored by pressing any button)

• Brightness/colour of screen in ‘LCD MODE’ has no effect on pictures recorded.

destination (P.54).

activated in bright places such as outdoors etc.

(for outdoor use). Makes screen easier to see when

taking pictures from high positions. (becomes harder to see from the front)

Item Settings, notes

BEEP

Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds.

VOLUME

Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels).

GUIDE LINE

Select recording information display and types of guidelines. (P.37)

HISTOGRAM

Check subject brightness on graph. (P.37)

TRAVEL DATE

Record the number of days elapsed in your travels. (P.53)

BEEP LEVEL

/ / : Mute/Low/High

BEEP TONE

/ / : Change beep tone.

SHUTTER VOL.

/ / : Mute/Low/High

SHUTTER TONE

/ / : Change shutter tone.

0 • • LEVEL3 • • LEVEL6

• Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV. (We recommend setting camera volume to 0)

REC. INFO. OFF /ON (Display recording information with guide lines.)

PATTERN

/ : Change the patterns of guide lines.

• Only may be used in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode and CLIPBOARD mode.

OFF /ON

TRAVEL SETUP OFF /SET (Register departure and return dates)

LOCATION OFF /SET (Input name of destination.) (P. 72)

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Preparations

Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes

ECONOMY

Turn off LCD monitor and the camera while not in use to save battery consumption.

AUTO REVIEW

Automatically display pictures immediately after taking them.

Using SETUP menu (Continued)

POWER SAVE OFF/2MIN./ 5 MIN. /10MIN. :

Automatically turn off the camera while not in use.

• To restore → Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on the power again.

• Cannot be used in the following cases:

When using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional), when connected to computer/printer, during motion picture recording/playback, during slideshows

• Settings fixed to ‘2 MIN.’ in ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (below),

‘5 MIN.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode or CLIPBOARD mode, or ’10 MIN.’ while slideshow is paused.

AUTO LCD OFF OFF /15SEC./30SEC. :

LCD monitor is shut off if no operations are performed for a set period while recording. (Status indicator is illuminated while monitor is off.)

• Cannot be used in the following cases:

When using INTELLIGENT AUTO mode, CLIPBOARD mode ,or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional), when menu screen is displayed, when using self-timer setting or during motion picture recording.

• Monitor also shuts off during flash battery charging.

• To restore → Press any button.

OFF: No auto review 1 SEC./ 2 SEC. : Automatically display for 1 or 2 seconds. HOLD: Auto review screen remains until a button (other

than the display button) is pressed

ZOOM: Displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1

second

• Fixed to ‘2 SEC.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode.

• In ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI

ASPECT ’ scene modes, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘BURST’ mode, or pictures with audio, auto review performed regardless of setting. ( DMC-TZ5 only)

• Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.

ZOOM RESUME

Remember the zoom ratio when turning the camera off.

NO.RESET

Reset image file numbers.

RESET

Reset to the default settings.

USB MODE

Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable.

OFF / ON

• Cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene mode.

YES / NO

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.

• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.

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.27).

• To reset folder number to 100:

First, format the built-in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using NO. RESET. Then, select ‘YES’ on the folder number reset screen.

• File numbers and folder numbers. (P.82, 97)

RESET REC. SETTINGS? YES/NO

RESET SETUP PARAMETERS? YES/NO

• Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be

reset: Birthdays and names in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes, ‘TRAVEL DATE’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘ZOOM RESUME’, ‘FAVORITE’ in PLAYBACK menu (set to ‘OFF’), ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (set to ‘ON’).

• Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.

• Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is

reset. This is not a fault.

SELECT ON CONNECTION

Select ‘PC’ or ‘PictBridge(PTP)’ each time you connect to a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.

PictBridge (PTP) : Select when connecting to a

PictBridge-compatible printer

PC: Select when connecting to a computer

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Preparations

Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes

VIDEO OUT

Change the video output format when connected to a TV, etc. (PLAYBACK mode only)

TV ASPECT

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

m/ft

Change display unit for distance in focus alignment (P.41).

SCENE MENU

Display scene menu when mode dial is set to SCN1 or SCN2. (P.44)

Using SETUP menu (Continued)

NTSC/ PAL

• Operates when AV cable is connected.

• When set to , pictures will be displayed vertically long on LCD monitor. (Operates when AV cable is connected.)

m : Display in meters ft : Display in feet

OFF/ AUTO (displays scene menu)

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

SCENE MODE 1

PORTRAIT

SELECT

DISPLAY

SET

FORMAT

Use when ‘BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR’ or ‘MEMORY CARD ERROR’ appears.

LANGUAGE

Change display language.

DEMO MODE

View demonstration of functions.

YES/NO

• This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P.16) or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional). (Only inserted card will be formatted if present; internal memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)

• Always format cards with this camera.

• All picture data including protected pictures will be

deleted. (P.79)

• Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting.

• Consult your nearest Service Centre if format cannot be successfully completed.

• Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL (Spanish) / ITALIANO (Italian) / 日本語 (Japanese)

JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.: (Only during recording)

Extent of jitter and of subject movement are shown on graph. (Estimate)

Large ← Small → Large

/ DEUTSCH (German) / FRANÇAIS (French) /

Jitter

DIAL DISPLAY

Display mode dial operation on screen.

OFF/ ON (display)

NORMAL PICTURE

• To stop→ Press display button (P.14).

• Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo.

• Use the movement detection demo with objects with contrasting colouring.

AUTO DEMO. :View introductory slideshow

• To close → Press ‘MENU/SET’

• Demo cannot be outputted to TV.

Movement detection

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Basics

Automatic scene distinction

Taking picture with

automatic settings

Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’, ‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject.

Applicable mode :

Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.19).

Turn on the power

Shutter button

Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.

Set to

Status indicator

Set to (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode)

Recognises ‘i PORTRAIT’

Follows face to take clear, bright pictures.

Recognises ‘i SCENERY’

Takes sharp pictures of near and far landscapes.

Recognises ‘i MACRO’

Reads distance to take sharp pictures of close subjects

Recognises ‘i NIGHT PORTRAIT’

Takes bright, natural pictures of people and night scenery. (Only with

Recognises ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’

Uses slow shutter speed to achieve natural colouring. (Only with

Recognises movement

Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not correspond to any of the above.

Focus range → (P.41). In addition to automatic scene distinction, ‘INTELLIGENT ISO ’, ‘I.EXPOSURE’, ‘STABILIZER’,

and ‘CONTINUOUS AF’ will operate automatically.

The following menu items may be set in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode.

•

REC menu: ‘PICTURE SIZE ’, ‘ASPECT RATIO’, ‘BURST’, ‘COLOR MODE ’, ‘STABILIZER ’

•

SETUP menu: ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘TRAVEL DATE’, ‘BEEP ’, ‘LANGUAGE’

Items that may be set differ from other recording modes.

)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(Adjust the

focus)

Press fully

INTELLIGENT AUTO

F3.3F3.3

Recognised scene icon displayed in blue for 2 sec.

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

Backlight compensation

(brighten subject against backlight)

• To cancel compensation → Press ▲ again.

BACKLIGHT

Displayed when compensation is on.

To use flash

Select either (Auto) or (forced flash off).

When using , (AUTO), (Auto/red-eye reduction) and (Slow sync./red-eye reduction) will be switched

F3.3F3.3

According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the same subject.

• Face contrast, conditions of subject (size, distance, colouring, movement), zoom ratio, sunset, sunrise, low brightness, jitter

If desired scene type is not selected,

we recommend manually selecting the appropriate recording mode. (scene mode: P.44)

We recommend using a tripod and the self-

timer with ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’ and ‘i NIGHT PORTRAIT’.

When jitter is small (e.g. using tripod) with ‘i

NIGHT SCENERY’, shutter speed can reach a maximum of 8 seconds. Do not move the camera.

The settings for the following functions are fixed.

• AUTO REVIEW: 2 SEC. • POWER SAVE: 5 MIN. • GUIDE LINE:

• QUALITY:

• METERING MODE:

0.3 M only (standard) 2 (9 points) when face cannot be recognised

The following functions cannot be used.

‘HISTOGRAM’, ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘WB ADJUST.’, ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’, ‘MIN. SHTR

SPEED’, ‘AUDIO REC.’

Holding the camera

• Do not block the flash or the lamp. 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.

• Do not block the microphone when recording audio.

• Holding camera vertically (→ P.31)

(Fine)

between automatically (see P.38 for details). A second flash will be emitted in and for red-eye reduction.

F3.3F3.3

e.g. Face too large – ‘i PORTRAIT’ becomes ‘i MACRO’

• AF MODE: (Face detection) 2 • AF ASSIST LAMP: ON (Multiple)

• WHITE BALANCE: AWB

Flash Lamp

BACKLIGHT

Microphone (top surface)

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Taking pictures with your

own settings

Using REC menu (P.55) to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

Applicable mode :

Turn on the power

Shutter button

Zoom lever

Set to

Status indicator

Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)

To use zoom

(P.32)

To use flash

(P.38)

To adjust image

brightness

(P.43)

To take close-up pictures

(P.40)

To adjust colouring

(P.58)

When (jitter alert) is displayed, use the optical image

stabilizer (P.62), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.42).

If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red,

correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or change ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.57) settings.

Take a picture

Press halfway

(Adjust the

focus)

Press fully

• Beep sounds when focus is not aligned.

Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.

NORMAL PICTURE

Focus display (when focus aligned: flashing → illuminated)

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

AF area (Aligns focus with subject; when complete: red/white → green)

Jitter alert display

F3.3 1/101/10

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Align focus for desired composition

Useful when subject is not in centre of picture.

First adjust focus according to subject

Hold down

halfway

Return to desired composition

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

AF area

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.

We recommend using the ‘face

detection’ function when taking pictures of people (P.59).

Press fully

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

AF area

Focus range → (P.41).

Outside of range, focus may not be aligned even if display is lit as normal.

AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using digital zoom. Most displays are temporarily cleared from screen when the shutter button is pressed

halfway.

Holding camera vertically

Pictures taken with camera held vertically can automatically be displayed vertically in

playback. (Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.76) set to ‘ON’) Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically if taken with camera facing upwards

or downwards. Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during playback.

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Basics

Taking pictures with zoom

You can zoom in up to 10 times with ‘optical zoom’, and up to 16.9 (DMC-TZ4: 15.9) times with ‘Extra optical zoom’ with lower picture quality. You can also use ‘digital zoom’ to zoom in even further.

Do not block the lens barrel movement while zooming.

E.ZOOM

Zoom In/Out

Restore Enlarge

Turn to W side Turn to T side

0.05m-п

1X1X

1 m -п

Zoom bar

10X10X

Focus range (P.41)

Zoom ratio (approx.)

Zoom speed can be adjusted. Zoom slowly → turn slightly Zoom quickly → turn completely

Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.

Optical zoom and extra optical zoom (EZ)

Automatically switches to ‘optical zoom’ when using maximum picture size (P.55), and to ‘extra optical zoom’ (for further zooming) otherwise. (EZ is short for ‘extra optical zoom’.)

• Optical zoom • Extra optical zoom

Max. enlargement: 10x Max. enlargement: 11.3x - 16.9x

Maximum zoom ratios by picture size

ASPECT RATIO

PICTURE SIZE 9 M (8 M) Max. enlargement 10 x 11.3 x 113.5 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x PICTURE SIZE 8.5 M (7 M) Max. enlargement 10 x 11.6 x 113.9 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x PICTURE SIZE 7.5 M (6 M) Max. enlargement 10 x 12.1 x 114.5 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x

DMC-TZ5 only, ( ):DMC-TZ4

What is Extra optical zoom (EZ)?

If, for example, set to ‘3M ’ (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken of a 3M-sized central part of a 9 M (equivalent to 9.1 million pixels)

2 DMC-TZ4 : 8M

Zoom bar

Optical zoom

(Applicable

modes :

)

( displayed)

(DMC-TZ4: 12.8x - 15.9x)

Varies according to picture size.

(Applicable modes :

7 M

6 M

5.5 M

area, meaning that the picture can be enlarged further.

Extra optical zoom

5 M 3 M 2 M 0.3 M

4.5 M 2.5 M

3.5 M 2 M

)

(MOTION PICTURE mode), ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI

To enlarge quickly to max. ratio ‘EASY ZOOM’

E.ZOOM

e.g. Picture size is 7M or less

e.g. Picture size is 7.5M or more

You can zoom further to the maximum digital zoom ratio if

‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ (P.34) is set to ‘ON’.

Easy zoom cannot be used while recording motion pictures.

The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate. In certain recording modes, TELE MACRO function (P.40) is activated when maximum

zoom ratio is reached.

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.

Extra optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

ASPECT’ (DMC-TZ5 only) scene modes

When using extra optical zoom, zoom movement may stop momentarily near maximum

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

‘ZOOM RESUME’ (P.25) allows zoom ratio to be memorised even if the camera is turned off.

(zoom ratio changes with each press)

(5M or less for DMC-TZ4)

1 x Extra optical zoom maximum ratio

(6M or more for DMC-TZ4)

1 x 10 x

16.9 x (DMC-TZ4:15.9 x)

Picture quality is temporarily reduced.

9 M (8 M) → 3 M

8.5 M (7 M) → 2.5 M

7.5 M (6 M) → 2 M ( ): DMC-TZ4

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Taking pictures with zoom

(Continued)

Basics

Viewing your pictures (Play)

Enlarging further ‘ DIGITAL ZOOM’

Applicable modes :

Zoom 4 times further than optical/extra optical zoom (maximum 40x – 67.5x ). (Note that, with digital zoom, enlarging will lessen picture quality.)

DMC-TZ4: 63.8 x

Display REC menu

REC

PICTURE SIZE QUALITY ASPECT RATIO INTELLIGENT ISO SENSITIVITY

SELECT

(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)

EXIT

OFF

AUTO

Select ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’

Digital zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen.

e.g. With 40x

Digital zoom cannot be used in the following modes:

(INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), (CLIPBOARD mode), scene modes (‘SPORTS’,

‘BABY’, ‘PET’, ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI ASPECT ’), when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is not set to ‘OFF’

DMC-TZ5 only

REC

I.EXPOSURE DIGITAL ZOOM COLOR MODE STABILIZER MIN. SHTR SPEED

SELECT

40×

Digital zoom area

OFF

STANDARD

MODE1



EXIT





Select ‘ON’

REC

I.EXPOSURE

DIGITAL ZOOM

COLOR MODE STABILIZER MIN. SHTR SPEED

SELECT

OFF

MODE1







SET

Finish

• Zoom motion stops momentarily when entering digital zoom range.

• Within digital zoom range, AF area is displayed larger when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• We recommend using a tripod and the self- timer (P.42).

When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory. (Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD mode (P.64).)

Zoom lever

Set to

Scroll through pictures

DISPLAY

To enlarge (playback zoom)

2X2X

Turn to

T side

Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.)

• Zoom ratio: 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x

• To reduce zoom→ Turn lever towards W side

• Move zoom position→ ▲▼◄►

CANCELCANCEL

DELETEDELETE

To playback as list

(P.67)

To view with different

playback modes (slideshow,

etc.)

(P.69)

To rotate pictures

(P.76)

Previous Next

10:00 15.

Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/

backwards.

(Only file numbers change while held down;

picture is displayed when released)

Scroll speed increases the longer you press.

If file number is not displayed, press display

button.

After the final picture, display returns to the

first picture.

Some pictures edited on computer may not

be able to be viewed on this camera.

If the REC/PLAY switch is moved from to

while the power is on, the lens barrel will

be retracted after 15 seconds.

This camera is compliant with the unified

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif (Exchangeable image file format). Files that are not DCF-compliant cannot be played back.

MAR.

100–0001100–0001

200810:00 15.

2008

File number

1/ 9

1/9

Picture number/ Total pictures

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Basics

Deleting pictures

Applications (Record)

Changing recording information

display

Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is not inserted. Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

Mode dial

Set to

Press to delete displayed picture

DISPLAY

Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (DMWAC5E, optional).

To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures

(after step 2)

Select type of deletion

DELETEDELETE

DELETE SINGLE

YES

DELETE MULTI

DELETE ALL

SELECT

SELECTCANCELCANCEL

SETSET

Select the pictures to delete (Repeat)

DELETE MULTI

CANCEL SELECT

SET/CANCEL

Picture selected

11 1 2

Select ‘YES’

• To use ‘DELETE ALL’ → go to step 6

• To release → Press

DISPLAY again

DELETEDELETE

CANCELCANCEL

DELETE SINGLE

YES

DELETE MULTI

DELETE ALL

SELECT

Delete

Select ‘YES’

• To cancel → press ‘MENU/SET’.

• May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.

• ‘ALL DELETE EXCEPT (FAVORITE)’ may be selected in ‘DELETE ALL’ when 'FAVORITE' is set to ‘ON’ (P.77) and pictures have been registered.

• Do not turn off the camera during deletion.

SETSET

DELETE MULTI

DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED?

CANCEL

YES

SELECT

SET

Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms.

In recording mode

Recording information

In playback mode

Recording information

1ST DAY

1ST DAY 1 month 10days1 month 10days 10:00 15.

Histogram

Displays distribution of brightness in picture

– e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture. (Guide) A peak in the centre represents correct brightness (correct exposure) (P.43).

• Histogram from time of recording is different to histogram in playback and displayed in orange, when recording with flash or in dark locations. Also, histogram may differ from histograms made with image editing software.

• Histograms cannot be displayed in (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), (MOTION PICTURE mode), (CLIPBOARD mode), or during playback zoom.

Guide lines

Reference for composition

(e.g. balance) when recording.

MAR.

Recording information or histogram

100–0001100–0001

1/ 9

1/9

200810:00 15.

2008

No display Guide lines

100–0001100–0001

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

MAR.

200810:00 15.

MAR.

2008

10:00 15.

Press to change display

1,2

No display

1/ 9

1/9

AWBAWB

Judge balance Judge centre of subject

Set ‘HISTOGRAM’ to ‘ON’ to display

histogram (P.23).

Select guide line pattern and

recording information display on/off with ‘GUIDE LINE’ setting (P.23).

• When

is in use, recording information and guide lines cannot be displayed simultaneously.

(Example)

OKDark← → Bright

Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:

• Protected pictures (P.79)

• Card switch is in ‘LOCK’ position. • Pictures not of DCF standard (P.35)

Motion pictures can also be deleted. To delete clipboard pictures, set mode dial to .

During playback zoom, motion picture playback, slideshow : Display on/off

During menu display, multi playback or calendar playback, ‘DUAL PLAY’ (DMC-TZ5 only): Display cannot be changed.

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Applications (Record)

Taking pictures with flash

Applicable modes :

Display ‘FLASH’

Select the desired type

Stand at least 1 m away when

using flash to take pictures of infants.

AUTO

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash

AUTO/RED-EYE reduction

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye)

FORCED FLASH ON

• Always flash

FORCED FLASH ON/RED-EYE reduction

(For ‘PARTY’ and ‘CANDLE LIGHT’ scene modes only (P.47))

• Always flash (reduce red-eye)

SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter pictures)

FORCED FLASH OFF

• Never flash

When digital red-eye correction function operates, red-eye will be detected and

corrected automatically when the flash is emitted. (DMC-TZ5 only)

1, 2

As two flashes will be emitted, do not move until after the second flash (correction

Type, operations Uses

effect may vary according to person). Interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subject.

DMC-TZ4 only

Shutter speeds are as follows:

• , , , , , : 1/303 - 1/2000th

• , , : 1/83 - 1/2000th (3 Varies according to ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ setting. Max. 1/4 sec. when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ in use; max. 1 sec. when ‘STABILIZER’ set to ‘OFF’ or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’ mode, ‘SCENE MODE’, zoom position.)

Can also be selected with ►.

FLASH

AUTO

AUTO/RED-EYE FORCED FLASH ON SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE FORCED FLASH OFF

SELECT

(Screen example: DMC-TZ5) Displayed for approx. 5 sec.

Normal use

Taking pictures of subjects in dark places

Taking pictures with backlight or under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)

Taking pictures of subjects against a nightscape (tripod recommended)

Places where flash use is prohibited

SET

Available types in each mode ( : default setting)

SCENE MODE

○○1○○○○○ー○ーー○○○ー○○ ○

○ーー○○○ーーーーー○ーーーーー ○



○ー○○○○○ー○ーー○○○○○○ ○

ーーーーーーーーー○○ーーーーーーー



○ーーーーーー○ー○○ーーーーーー ○



○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○

Set to (AUTO), (AUTO/RED-EYE reduction), or (SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction) according to subject and brightness.

DMC-TZ5 only

DMC-TZ4: , ,

• Cannot be used with MOTION PICTURE mode and scene modes , , , , , , or .

Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom

Focus range

AUTO Approx. 0.6-5.3 m Approx. 1.0-3.6 m ISO100 Approx. 0.6-1.6 m Approx. 1.0-1.1 m

SENSITIVITY

(P.57)

INTELLIGENT ISO

(P.56)

‘HIGH SENS.’ in SCENE MODE (P.49)

ISO200 Approx. 0.6-2.3 m Approx. 1.0-1.6 m ISO400 Approx. 0.6-3.3 m Approx. 1.0-2.2 m ISO800 Approx. 0.8-4.7 m Approx. 1.0-3.2 m ISO1600 Approx. 1.15-6.7 m Approx. 1.0-4.5 m ISOMAX400 Approx. 0.6-3.3 m Approx. 1.0-2.2 m ISOMAX800 Approx. 0.8-4.7 m Approx. 1.0-3.2 m ISOMAX1600 Approx. 1.15-6.7 m Approx. 1.0-4.5 m ISO1600ISO6400

Do not touch or look at the flash (P.14) from close distances (i.e. a few cm).

Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage

subject).

Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode. Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when scene mode is changed. Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using

zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.

If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button is

pressed halfway. No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging). Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or white balance. Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds. Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly. When using ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.24), LCD monitor is shut off while flash is charging.

Max. W Max. T

Approx. 1.15-13.5 m Approx. 1.0-9.1 m

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Applications (Record)

Taking close-up pictures

Applicable modes :

Applications (Record)

Positioning camera and subject within

accessible range for focus alignment

To enlarge the subject, you can take pictures from even closer up than the normal focus range allows (up to 5 cm for max. W) by using ‘MACRO ( )’.

Mode dial

Set to

Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode) or

2 3

Focus may take time to align for

subjects over 50 cm away.

Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject

‘TELE MACRO function’

Applicable modes : (Only when set to )

Useful for taking close-up pictures of, for example, birds that may fly away if approached, or to blur background and emphasize subject. ‘TELE MACRO’ operates automatically when optical or extra optical zoom ratios are set to maximum; focus can be aligned for distances as close as 1 m.

Digital zoom may also be used.

Cannot be used in the following circumstances:

•

Turn to max. T

is displayed when using ‘macro’ in (NORMALPICTURE mode) and (MOTION PICTURE mode).

• Scene modes other than ‘FOOD’,‘CANDLE

(MOTION PICTURE mode)

Set to ‘MACRO’

display

• To cancel Macro mode → Press ▼ again.

When not using ‘MACRO’ in (NORMAL PICTURE mode) or (MOTION PICTURE mode)

LIGHT’,‘BABY’,‘HIGH SENS.’ ,‘UNDERWATER’, ‘PET’, and ‘HI-SPEED BURST’.

Accessible distance from subject depends on zoom ratio. Ranges for each mode dial setting are listed below.

Focus range Outside focus range

Mode dial set to: 1 1

When using MACRO

Zoom ratio

1 x (max.W)

4-7 x

10 x (max.T)

(Tele Macro

function

activated2)

When not using MACRO: 3

When not using MACRO

Zoom ratio

1 x (max.W)

10 x (max.T)

5 cm

Ranges between 5 cm-2 m according to zoom ratio

Ranges between 1 m-2 m according to zoom ratio

is displayed when using ‘macro’ in (NORMAL

PICTURE mode) and

50 cm

Ranges between 50 cm-2 m according to zoom ratio

Focus range

1 m

(MOTION PICTURE mode).

Focus range

5 cm to ∞

1 m to ∞

50 cm to ∞

2 m

∞

2 m to ∞

∞

2 m to ∞

∞

We recommend using a tripod, the self-timer (P.42), and flash ‘FORCED FLASH OFF’ (P.38).

Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures if

subject is close to camera, due to margin for focus alignment being severely reduced. Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture. When using (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), macro recording can be activated by just

pointing the camera at subject. ( display)

Zoom ratios are approximate. Ranges for focus alignment differ for scene modes. → P.46 Zoom ratios shown above vary when extra optical zoom is used. Max. W: Zoom lever turned as far as possible to W side (no zoom)

Max. T: Zoom lever turned as far as possible to T side (maximum zoom ratio)

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Applications (Record)

Taking pictures with self-timer

Applicable modes :

Applications (Record)

Taking pictures with exposure

compensation

We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self timer to 2 seconds.

Display ‘SELFTIMER’

Self-timer indicator

(Flashes for set duration)

Select time duration

Can also be selected with ◄.

Take a picture

Press halfway

(align focus)

Press fully

(Picture taken

after selected time elapsed)

SELFTIMER

OFF

10SEC. 2SEC.

SELECT

Displayed for approx. 5 sec.

• Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is pressed fully here.

• To cancel while in operation → Press ‘MENU/SET’

SET

CANCELCANCEL

MENUMENU

Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.

EXPOSURE (Applicable modes : )

Display ‘EXPOSURE’

Example of exposure compensation

Over-exposed

Select a value

The compensation value is displayed on the

bottom-left of the screen. ( , etc.)

Takes 3 pictures in succession, changing the exposure. After exposure compensation, the compensation value is as standard.

Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’

‘0’ (no compensation)

EXPOSURE

SELECT

AUTO BRACKET (Applicable modes : )

EXIT

e.g. AUTO BRACKET with ±1EV

Press several times

Select a value

‘0’ (no compensation)

AUTO BRACKET

Minus direction

Optimum exposure

Plus direction

Under-exposed

First picture 0EV (Standard)

Second picture

-1EV (Darker)

Third picture +1EV (Brighter)

After self-timer lamp stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF assist lamp. This function cannot be used in the ‘UNDERWATER’ and ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene

modes or in MOTION PICTURE mode .

In some modes, only ‘2SEC.’ or only ‘10SEC.’ may be selected.

INTELLIGENT AUTO mode: ‘10SEC.’ CLIPBOARD mode, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene mode: ‘2SEC.’

SELECT

Value displayed after exposure compensation set

Cannot be used with flash or when there is remaining capacity for only 2 more pictures. When ‘AUTO BRACKET’ is set, is displayed on the left of the screen. Cancelled when the camera is turned off. Burst setting is cancelled when auto bracket is set.

EXIT

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Scene types

Applications (Record)

Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’

Set to

Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’

Using SCENE MODE enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc.) for given scenes.

Applicable modes :

PORTRAIT

SOFT SKIN

SELF PORTRAIT

SCENERY

Select scene

(Press ‘MENU/SET’ if scene menu is not

Zoom lever

DISPLAY

MENU/SET

To avoid displaying scene

Set ‘SCENE MENU’ to ‘OFF’

(P.26)

SCN1 and SCN2

Both represent the same function. Scene settings selected for ‘SCN1’ and ‘SCN2’ will be stored in the memory. This function is useful for immediate selection of scene settings you use most often (e.g. ‘NIGHT SCENERY’ for SCN1, ‘NIGHT PORTRAIT’ for SCN2).

Selecting a scene mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the colouring of

your picture.

Following REC menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected

manually (available settings vary according to scene setting). ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’,’SENSITIVITY’, ‘METERING MODE’, ‘I.EXPOSURE’, ‘COLOR MODE’, ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’

‘I.EXPOSURE’ is operated automatically in the following scene modes, according to

picture conditions.

‘PORTRAIT’, ‘SOFT SKIN’, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘SCENERY’, ‘SPORTS’, ‘NIGHT

PORTRAIT’,‘PARTY’, ‘CANDLE LIGHT’, ‘BABY’, ‘SUNSET’, ‘HIGH SENS.’

‘WHITE BALANCE’ can be set to the following.

‘PORTRAIT’,‘SOFT SKIN’,‘SELF PORTRAIT’,‘SPORTS’,‘BABY’,‘PET’,‘HIGH SENS.’‚

’HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘MULTI ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only)’

(Setting is restored to ‘AWB’ when scene is changed.)

The types of flash available (P.39) vary according to the scene.

The scene mode flash setting is reset to the default setting when the scene mode is

changed.

Guidelines displayed in grey in ‘NIGHT PORTRAIT’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘STARRY

SKY’, and ‘FIREWORKS’ scene modes.

displayed)

SCENE MENU

SCENE MODE 1

PORTRAIT

DISPLAY

SELECT

To see description of each scene: Select scene, and press display button.

Zoom lever can also be used to switch to next screen.

SET

SPORTS

55 55 55 55

PARTY

55 55

SUNSET

FIREWORKS

55 55 55 55

UNDERWATER

AF LOCKAF LOCK

NIGHT PORTRAIT

CANDLE LIGHT

HIGH SENS.

BEACH

MULTI ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only)

NIGHT SCENERY

BABY

BabyBaby 9 months 10days9 months 10days 10:00 15.MAR.2008

10:00 15.MAR.2008

HI-SPEED BURST

SNOW

Functions, tips for each scene

(P.46 - 51)

FOOD

PET

Pet

Pet 9 months 10days

9 months 10days 10:00 15.MAR.2008

10:00 15.MAR.2008

STARRY SKY

AERIAL PHOTO

1515

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Applications (Record)

Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)

How to select a scene (P.44) Using flash in scene modes (P.39)

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

PORTRAIT

SOFT SKIN

SELF PORTRAIT

SCENERY

SPORTS

Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions.

Tips

• Stand as close as possible to subject.

• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)

Smooths skin colours in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards).

Tips

• Stand as close as possible to subject.

• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) Take pictures of yourself. • To take pictures with audio (P.63)

Tips

• Press shutter button halfway → self-timer indicator illuminates → press shutter button fully → review

(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not

correctly aligned)

• Focus: 30 - 70 cm (Max. W)

• Do not use zoom (harder to focus).

(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)

• 2-second self-timer (P.42) recommended.

Take clear pictures of wide, distant subjects. • Main fixed settings

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m away.

Take pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m away.

• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is (face detection).

• Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness.

• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is (face detection).

(self-timer indicator illuminated

during recording)

• Main fixed settings

STABILIZER: MODE2

AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC. ZOOM RESUME: OFF

• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is (face detection).

FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF

AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF

• Main fixed setting

INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX800

• Digital zoom: Cannot be set

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

NIGHT PORTRAIT

NIGHT SCENERY

FOOD

PAR TY

CANDLE LIGHT

Take pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.

Tips

• Subject should not move for at least 1 second. (Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)

• Use flash.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

• Stand 1.2 - 5 m (Max. W (wide-angle), 1.5 m recommended) away.

Take clear pictures of night scenes. • Interference may be noticeable

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m away.

• Do not move for 8 seconds.

(Shutter speed: max. 8 sec. if little jitter, or

using tripod, or optical image stabilizer is

‘OFF’)

• Tripod, self-timer recommended

Take natural-looking pictures of food.

Tips

• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above

Max. T : 1 m and above

Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.

Tips

• Stand approx. 1.5 m away.

• Zoom: Wide (W side)

• Use flash.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

Bring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room.

Tips

• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above

• Do not use flash.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)

(2 m and above unless max.T)

Max. T : 1 m and above

(2 m and above unless max.T)

• Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.

• Shutter may remain closed for 1 second after taking picture.

• Main fixed setting

CONTINUOUS AF: OFF

• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is (face detection).

with dark scenes.

• Shutter may remain closed for up to 8 seconds after taking picture.

• Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF

CONTINUOUS AF: OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100-800

• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is (face detection).

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Applications (Record)

Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)

How to select a scene (P.44) Using flash in scene modes (P.39)

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

BABY

PET

SUNSET

Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours. • Age and name will be displayed

Tips

• To record age and name (‘BABY1’ and ‘BABY2’ can be set separately.)

BABY1 AGE

NAME

SELECT

Select ’AGE’ or ’NAME’ with ▲▼, press ►,

and select ‘SET’. Press ‘MENU/SET’. Set the birthday and name.

Birthday: Set birthday with ▲▼◄►.

Name: (See ‘Text input method’: P.72) Press ‘MENU/SET’.

• Make sure ’AGE’ and ’NAME’ are ’ON’ before taking a picture.

• To reset: Select ‘RESET’ from SETUP menu.

• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above

OFF

SET

Max. T : 1 m and above

(2 m and above unless max.T)

Record pet’s age when taking pictures. • Main fixed setting

Tips

• Same as for ‘BABY’

Take clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.

for approx. 5 seconds after setting this mode.

• Age display format depends on LANGUAGE setting.

• ‘AGE’ and ‘NAME’ print setting can be made on your computer using the supplied CD-ROM (PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-). Text may also be stamped onto the picture using ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.73).

• Date of birth will be displayed as ‘0 month 0 day’.

• Main fixed setting INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX400

• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is (face detection).

• Digital zoom: Cannot be set

• Name cannot be recorded when ‘LOCATION’ is set in ‘TRAVEL DATE’.

INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX800

• Default settings are as follows. AF MODE:

AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF

• Refer to ‘BABY’ (above) for other notes and fixed functions.

• Main fixed settings FLASH: AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF

(one-area-focusing)

FORCED FLASH OFF

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

HIGH SENS.

HI-SPEED BURST

Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.

Tips Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with ▲▼ and press ‘MENU/SET’.

HIGH SENS.

PICTURE SIZE

4:3

3:2

2.5M

16:9

CANCEL

SELECT

SET

• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above Max. T : 1 m and above

Take pictures of rapid movement or a decisive moment.

Tips

Select the aspect ratio and the picture size

with ▲▼and press ‘MENU/SET’.

HIGH-SPEED BURST

PICTURE SIZE

16:9

CANCEL

Take pictures. (Hold shutter button)

Still pictures are taken continuously while the

shutter button is pressed fully.

Maximum Burst speed

Number of recordable pictures

The burst speed and number of recordable

pictures change according to the recording conditions or types of cards.

• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above

(2 m and above unless max.T)

4:3

3:2

2.5M 2M

SELECT

SET

DMC-TZ5: Approx. 6 pictures/sec. DMC-TZ4:

Approx. 7 pictures/sec.

Built-in memory

Card

Max. T : 1 m and above

(2 m and above unless max.T)

Approx. 20 Approx. 20 to 100

( The maximum is

100).

• Pictures may appear slightly grainy due to high sensitivity.

• Main fixed settings QUALITY: SENSITIVITY: ISO1600 - 6400

• Extra optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used.

• The number of burst recording pictures increases immediately after formatting.

• The recorded pictures become slightly grainy.

• Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF QUALITY: (Standard) SENSITIVITY: ISO500 – 800

• The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the settings for the first picture.

• The following functions cannot be used.

Extra optical zoom/ Digital zoom/

AUTO BRACKET/ SELF TIMER/ ASPECT RATIO/ PICTURE SIZE / AUDIO REC./ BURST

(Standard)

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Applications (Record)

Taking pictures according to the scene

‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)

How to select a scene (P.44) Using flash in scene modes (P.39)

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

STARRY SKY

FIREWORKS

BEACH

SNOW

Take clear pictures of starry skies or dark subjects.

• Shutter speed settings Select with ▲▼, and press ‘MENU/SET’.

SET

CANCEL

• The number of seconds can be changed with quick setting. (P.66)

Countdown begins

STARRY SKY

SHUTTER SPEED

15 SEC. 30 SEC. 60 SEC.

SELECT

CANCEL

Press shutter button.

Tips

• Set longer shutter speeds for darker conditions.

• Always use a tripod.

• Self-timer recommended.

• Do not move the camera until the countdown (above) has ended.

(Countdown for processing is redisplayed

afterwards)

Take clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky.

Tips

• Stand at least 10 m away.

• Tripod recommended.

Bring out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening subject.

Bring out the natural colour of snow in ski slope and mountain scenes.

• Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF AUDIO REC.: OFF CONTINUOUS AF: OFF STABILIZER: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100

• ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, and ‘BURST’ cannot be used.

• Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 second or 2 seconds (if little jitter or if optical image stabilizer is ‘OFF’). (when not using exposure compensation)

• Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 CONTINUOUS AF: OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF

• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is (face detection).

• Beware of sand and sea water.

• Battery life is reduced in lower air temperatures.

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

AERIAL PHOTO

UNDERWATER

MULTI ASPECT

(DMC-TZ5 only)

Take pictures of the view from aircraft windows.

Tips

• Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting colours when aligning the focus.

• Check that the interior of the aircraft is not reflected in the window.

Achieve natural colours under water. • Always use marine case (DMW-

Tips

• For fast moving subjects, align with the AF area and press ◄ (AF lock).

Press ◄ again to release.

• Adjust red and blue levels with ‘white balance fine adjustment’ (P.58).

• Focus: • Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above

Take pictures in each of the three aspect ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9) in one go.

Tips

• Ensure that subject is in centre of picture.

Max. T : 1 m and above

(2 m and above unless max.T)

3:2 (Red)

16:9 (Green) 4:3 (Blue)

• Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF

AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF

• Turn the camera off when

taking off or landing.

• When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.

MCTZ5, optional).

• Self-timer: Cannot be used

AF LOCK

(focus fixed)

AF area

• Main fixed settings QUALITY: PICTURE SIZE: Max. size of

• Cannot be used when memory is only available for 2 pictures or fewer (number flashes).

• Focus, exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity settings will be the same for all three pictures.

• The following functions cannot be used. Extra optical zoom/ Digital zoom/ AUTO BRACKET/ GUIDE LINE/ HISTOGRAM/ BURST/ AUDIO REC.

• Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance.

AF･LAF･L

AF LOCKAF LOCK

(Standard)

each aspect ratio

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Applications (Record)

Taking motion pictures

‘MOTION PICTURE’ Applicable mode :

Applications (Record)

Useful features for travel

Applicable modes :

Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound). You can take a motion picture while zooming.

Set REC/PLAY switch to

Set mode dial to

(MOTION PICTURE mode)

Start recording

Press halfway

(align focus)

Press fully

(start recording)

Finish

Press fully

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 15 minutes. To continue recording, press the shutter button again.

Do not block microphone (P.14) with fingers. Release shutter button immediately after pressing. No audio will be recorded for a few seconds if

the button is held down. Easy zoom cannot be used while recording motion pictures. Sounds of camera operations, such as zoom movement and beeps, may be recorded. Zoom speed is slower than normal. To fix focus setting, set ‘CONTINUOUS AF’ to ‘OFF’. The following functions cannot be used.

STABILIZER ‘MODE2’, AF MODE (Face detection), COLOR MODE (NATURAL/VIVID), Extra

optical zoom, ‘ROTATE DISP.’ for pictures taken vertically Long videos may not be able to be sent via e-mail. Recording may be terminated midway, depending on card type. We recommend using a card of at least 10 MB/s (as marked on its packaging, etc.). Not compatible with MultiMediaCards.

Available recording time (approx.)

Elapsed time (approx.)

Ends automatically

if memory is full.

Aspect and picture quality

Set ‘ASPECT RATIO’ (P.56) before

‘PICTURE MODE’.

ASPECT

• fps: frames per second

• Estimated recording time (P.100)

To viewing motion pictures (P.68)

PICTURE

RATIO

4:3

16:9

Only QVGA-format motion pictures can

‘30fps’: for smooth picture movement ‘10fps’: for longer motion pictures

MODE 30fps VGA 10fps VGA

30fps QVGA

10fps QVGA

30fps 16:9H 15fps 16:9H

30fps 16:9(L)

10fps 16:9(L)

be recorded to the built-in memory.

DMC-TZ5 only You can view motion pictures in high definition by connecting with component cable (optional). (P.87)

Picture

1280 x

size

640 x

480

320x

240

720

848 x

480

Dimension

Larger than

QVGA

Small

(For e-mail

attachments

or longer

recording)

Large (Wide)

‘30fps 16:9H,

1280 x 720’ is for high-

definition

recording

TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination)

Record information as to what day and where pictures were taken by setting departure dates and destinations. Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (P.19).

• Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘

Select ‘TRAVEL SETUP’

TRAVEL DATE TRAVEL SETUP

LOCATION

SELECTCANCEL

EXIT

Select ‘SET’

TRAVEL DATE TRAVEL SETUP

LOCATION

SELECT

SET

OFF

SET

Set departure date

TRAVEL DATE

PLEASE SET THE DEPARTURE DATE

15 /MAR/ 2008

CANCEL

SELECT

SET

Set return date with ▲▼◄►

Exit without entering if you do not wish

to set a return date.

The number of days elapsed is displayed for approx. 5 sec. when switching from

playback to recording mode. ( displayed at bottom-right of screen)

When destination is set in ‘WORLD TIME’ (next page), days elapsed are calculated

based on local destination time.

If settings are made before holiday, number of days to departure are displayed in

orange with a minus sign (but not recorded).

When ‘TRAVEL DATE’ is displayed in white with a minus sign, the ‘HOME’ date is one

day in advance of the ‘DESTINATION’ date (this is recorded). Text in ‘LOCATION’ can be edited after recording with ‘TITLE EDIT’ (P.72). To print travel date or destination → Use ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.73), or print using supplied

CD-ROM (PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-). Names in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes cannot be recorded when ‘LOCATION’ is set. ‘LOCATION’ cannot be recorded in motion picture recording.

SETUP MENU’ → Select ‘TRAVEL DATE’ (P.20)

Select ‘LOCATION’

OFF

TRAVEL DATE

TRAVEL SETUP

LOCATION

SELECTCANCEL

Select ‘SET’

Enter destination

• Text input method (P.72)

• Press ‘MENU/SET’ twice after inputting text to complete.

To release

Setting is released automatically one return date has passed. To release before this date, select ‘OFF’ in step 2, and press ‘MENU/SET’ twice.

TRAVEL DATE

TRAVEL SETUP

LOCATION

SELECT

EXIT

SET

OFF

SET

OFF

SET

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Applications (Record)

Useful features for travel (Continued)

Applicable modes :

Applications (Record)

Using REC menu

REC/PLAY switch:

WORLD TIME

(Registering local time at your overseas destination)

Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (P.19).

• Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ SETUP MENU’ → Select ‘WORLD TIME’ (P.20)

‘PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA’ will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press ‘MENU/SET’ and skip to step 2.

Set home area

Select ‘HOME’

WORLD TIME

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SELECT

CANCEL

DESTINATION

HOME

SET

Set your home area

Current time

• To cancel → Press

Difference with GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) City/area name

Screen from step only when camera is used for the first time (or has been reset). To close menu, press ‘MENU/SET’ 3 times.

1 will then be displayed

Finish

Upon your return Go through steps 1, 2 and 3 on the upper left, and return to

To set/release summer time

Press ▲ in step 2. (Press again to release)

Clock settings will not be changed even if home summer time is set. Advance the clock

setting by one hour.

Pictures recorded when set to destination will be displayed with in playback mode.

the original time.

Set destination area

Select ‘DESTINATION’

Set destination area

If actual destination is unavailable, select based on ‘difference with home time’.

Finish

WORLD TIME

DESTINATION

HOME

CANCEL

SELECT

SET

Current time at selected destination

• To cancel

Difference with home time City/area name

→ Press

Default setting: ‘Quick setting’ (P.66) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus.

PICTURE SIZE

Set size of picture. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on ‘QUALITY’ (see below). (P.100)

Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘PICTURE

Settings:

• Picture sizes for DMC-TZ4 model are as follows.

1 : 8 M(3264×2448), 2 : None, 3 : 7 M(3264×2176), 4 : 6 M(3264×1840)

Extra optical zoom can be used for picture sizes indicated with . When using (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), 7 M and 2 M may not be selected

with 4:3 ratio, 6 M with 3:2 ratio, nor 5.5M with 16:9 ratio.

Extra optical zoom is not used in the ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI

ASPECT’ (DMC-TZ5 only) scene modes.

Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions.

Setting guide

Larger picture size

lower recording capacity higher recording

SIZE’ (P.20)

ASPECT RATIO

(P.56)

( 3456

9 M

2 M

8.5 M

7.5 M

Crisper picture Coarser picture

7 M

×2592)

( 1600

( 3552

( 3712

0.3 M

×1200)

6 M

×2368)

5.5 M

×2088)

Smaller picture size

capacity

Picture size

( 3072

×2304)

( 640

×480)

( 3072

×2048)

( 3072

×1728)

( 2560

5 M

4.5 M

3.5 M

For example, ‘0.3 M ’ is suitable for e-mail attachments or longer recording.

×1920)

——

( 2560

2.5 M

×1712)

( 2560

×1440)

3 M

2 M

( 2048

×1536)

( 2048

×1360)

( 1920

×1080)

QUALITY

Set quality of picture.

Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘QUALITY’ (P.20) Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality)

Standard (Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures)

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Applications (Record)

Using REC menu

(Continued)

REC/PLAY switch:

ASPECT RATIO

Aspect ratio of picture can be changed according to printing or playback format.

Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘ASPECT

RATIO’ (P.20)

Settings:

Same as 4:3 TV or computer Same as normal film camera For playback on widescreen/

Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance.

(Still pictures only)

high definition TV

INTELLIGENT ISO

Camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to movement of subject to avoid blur. Higher ISO sensitivity reduces subject blur and jitter but can increase interference. Please select maximum ISO sensitivity according to table below.

Set-up: Settings: OFF / / /

Setting guide

ISO sensitivity Low High Shutter speed Slow Fast Interference Low High

Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ (P.20)

Movement of subject Slow Fast

Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are displayed in the screen for a few seconds after

recording.

If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, or selecting

‘NATURAL’ in the ‘COLOR MODE’ (P.62).

Blurring may occur depending on brightness, and size, position, and speed of

movement of the subject (e.g. if subject is too small, is on edge of picture, or starts moving as soon as shutter button is pressed).

Scope of flash recording (P.39)

SENSITIVITY

Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations.

Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.20) Settings: AUTO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600

Setting guide

SENSITIVITY 100 1600

Location (recommended) Shutter speed Slow Fast

Interference Low High

AUTO: Automatically set with range up to 400 (1000 when using flash) according to

brightness. ‘I.EXPOSURE’ will not operate when set to ‘100’. Scope of flash recording (P.39) Cannot be set when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is used ( is displayed) If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, or selecting

‘NATURAL’ in the ‘COLOR MODE’ (P.62).

Bright

(outdoors)

Dark

Slow-moving subject Fast-moving subject

F3.3 1/30F3.3 1/30 F3.3F3.3 1/1251/125

ISO sensitivity 200 (Shutter speed 1/30)

ISO sensitivity 800 (Shutter speed 1/125)

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Applications (Record)

Using REC menu

(Continued)

REC/PLAY switch:

WHITE BALANCE

Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural.

Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘WHITE

Settings: AWB (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy

‘AWB’ operational range:

White balance fine adjustment (excluding ‘AWB’)

White balance settings can be individually fine tuned if colours

still do not appear as anticipated. Press ▲ several times until ‘WB ADJUST.’ is displayed. Adjust with ► if reds are strong, adjust with ◄ if blues are

Press ‘MENU/SET’.

• Settings are remembered even if the camera is turned off.

• Settings remain applied when using flash.

• Even though the ‘AWB’ setting is fixed in ‘UNDERWATER’

• Fine adjustments cannot be made when ‘COLOR MODE’

Setting white balance manually ( )

Select and press ‘MENU/SET’. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g.

Press ‘MENU/SET’ twice.

• Making this setting will reset white balance fine

BALANCE’ (P.20)

10000K

9000K 8000K

7000K

6000K 5000K 4000K

3000K

2000K

1000K

sky) / set in

Blue sky

Cloudy sky (rain) Shade TV screen

Sunlight White fluorescent lighting

Incandescent lighting Sunset/sunrise Candlelight

(outdoor, shade) / (halogen lighting) / (uses value

) / (set manually)

Image may appear red or blue if out of range.

This function may also not work correctly even within range if there are many light sources present.

We recommend setting to ‘AWB’ or ‘ ’

when under fluorescent lighting.

strong.

scene mode, fine adjustments may still be made.

(P.62) is set to ‘B/W’, ‘SEPIA’, ‘COOL’, or ‘WARM’.

paper) and press ‘MENU/SET’.

adjustment.

Changes to red (blue) when making fine adjustment

WB ADJUST.

RED

ADJUST.

Only takes image of white objects within frame (step )

WHITE SET

MENU/SET

CANCEL

BLUE

EXIT

SET

METERING MODE

You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure.

Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘METERING MODE’

(P.20)

Settings:

Brightness measurement position Conditions

Normal usage (produces balanced pictures)

Great difference between brightness of subject and background (e.g. person in spotlight on stage, backlighting)

Multiple

Centre

weighted

Spot

Whole screen

Centre and surrounding area Subject in centre

Centre and close surrounding area

Spot metering target

AF MODE

Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects.

Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘AF MODE’

Settings: / / / / / ( : High-speed focus)

(P.20)

Taking front-on pictures of people

Face detection

Subject not in centre of picture (AF area

displayed after focuses completely aligned)

9-area-focusing 3-area-focusing

(High speed)

Recognises faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly. (When set to ‘Multiple’ above)

AF area Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed

9-area-focusing: Automatically focuses on any of 9 points.

halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused.

White: Displayed when more than one face

is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF area are also focused.

3-area-focusing (High speed): Automatically focuses on either side or centre.

AF area

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Applications (Record)

Using REC menu

(Continued)

REC/PLAY switch:

Determined position for focus

1-area-focusing

(High speed) 1-area-focusing Spot-focusing

When using or , picture may freeze momentarily before focus is aligned. AF area becomes larger in dark locations or when using digital zoom, etc. Use or if focus is difficult to align with . Cannot set to ‘Face detection’ in the following cases.

‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘FOOD’, ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘FIREWORKS’, AERIAL PHOTO’,

‘UNDERWATER’ scene modes, (MOTION PICTURE mode)

If the camera detects subjects other than a person as the face, switch the AF mode

setting to any modes other than ‘face detection’.

The face detection function may fail to work under the following conditions. (AF mode

setting is switched to )

• When the face is not facing the camera or at an angle

• When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.

• When the face is extremely bright or dark

• When the face appears small on the screen

1-area-focusing (High speed)/ 1-area-focusing: Focuses on AF area in centre of picture. (Recommended for when focus is difficult to align)

AF area

Spot AF area

• When there is rapid movement

• When the camera is shaking

• When the subject is other than a human being such as pets

• When digital zoom is used

Spot-focusing: Focuses on smaller, limited area.

CONTINUOUS AF

Focus is continually aligned according to movement of subject even when shutter button is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption)

Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ →

Settings: OFF /ON ( displayed on screen)

Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or

if suddenly moving closer to subject. Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align. When using , , or ‘AF MODE’, focus will be aligned quickly when shutter

button is pressed halfway.

Select ‘CONTINUOUS AF’ (P.20)

BURST

Enables a rapid succession of photographs to be taken. Succession of photographs taken while shutter button is held down.

Set-up:

Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘BURST’ (P.20)

Settings

BURST setting Speed No. of pictures

OFF

2.5 pictures/sec.

(Burst)

(Free)

: When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures

: Becomes progressively slower. (Delayed timing depends on card type, PICTURE SIZE, and

QUALITY.)

Focus is fixed from first picture. When (Burst) is selected, the exposure and white balance are fixed to the settings

for the first picture. When is selected, exposure and white balance is adjusted for each picture. Burst speed may be reduced if ‘SENSITIVITY’ is set to high, or if shutter speed is

reduced in darker locations. When burst setting is use, flash is prevented from operating, and auto bracket setting is

cancelled. Settings will be stored even if the camera is turned off. When using BURST while following a moving subject in locations with major differences

in brightness (e.g. indoor to outdoor), exposure stabilization may require a little time,

and optimal exposure may not be achieved. Auto review performed regardless of ‘AUTO REVIEW’ setting. Using the ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene mode allows a faster succession of photographs

to be taken (P.49).

(DMC-TZ5)

3 pictures/sec.

(DMC-TZ4)

Approx. 2

pictures/sec

No burst

Fine: Max. 3 (Max.4: DMC-TZ4) Standard: Max. 5 (Max.7: DMC-TZ4)

Until card/built-in memory is full

I.EXPOSURE

Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colours when there is significant contrast between background and subject.

Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘ I.EXPOSURE’ (P.20) Settings: OFF /ON ( displayed on screen)

When set to ‘ON’, ‘SENSITIVITY’ of ‘100’ becomes ‘AUTO’.

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Applications (Record)

Using REC menu

(Continued)

REC/PLAY switch:

DIGITAL ZOOM

Multiplies effect of optical zoom or extra optical zoom by up to 4 times. (See P.34 for details)

Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘DIGITAL

Settings: OFF /ON

ZOOM’ (P.20)

COLOR MODE

Set colour effects.

Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘COLOR MODE’

Settings: STANDARD / NATURAL (soft) / VIVID (sharp) / B/W / SEPIA / COOL

If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to ‘NATURAL’. Cannot be set to ‘COOL’ and ‘WARM’ in (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), and

‘NATURAL’ and ‘VIVID’ in (MOTION PICTURE mode).

Individual settings can be made for each recording mode.

(P.20)

(more blue) / WARM (more red)

STABILIZER

Automatically detects and prevents jitter.

Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘STABILIZER’

Settings:

Setting fixed to ‘MODE2’ in ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ and ‘OFF’ in ‘STARRY SKY’ scene

modes.

Cannot be set to ‘OFF’ in (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), and ‘MODE2’ in

(MOTION PICTURE mode).

Cases where optical image stabilizer may be ineffective:

Heavy jitter, high zoom ratio, fast-moving objects, indoors or in dark locations (due to

low shutter speed)

(P.20)

Settings Effect

OFF

MODE1

MODE2

Pictures deliberately taken with no jitter correction Constant correction

(Monitor image stable, composition easy to determine) Correction at moment shutter button is pressed

(More effective than MODE1)

MIN. SHTR SPEED

Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations.

Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ (P.20) Settings: 1/200 1/125 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 1/2 1

Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we

recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. As pictures may become dark when using faster values such as ‘1/200’, we recommend

that pictures are taken in bright locations ( flashes red when shutter button is half-

pressed if picture will be dark). displayed on screen for settings other than ‘1/8’. Cannot be set when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is used. (P.56)

AUDIO REC.

Sounds can also be recorded with pictures. This is useful for conversation or memo recording.

Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘AUDIO REC.’ (P.20) Settings: OFF /ON (Record approx. 5 seconds of sound ( displayed on screen))

To cancel recording → Press ‘MENU/SET’. To play audio → set REC/PLAY switch to (play), play image, and press ▲.

(To adjust volume → ‘VOLUME’ (P.23))

Cannot be used with (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), ‘BURST’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, or the

‘STARRY SKY’, ’HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only)’ scene modes. ‘TEXT STAMP’, ‘RESIZE’, ‘TRIMMING’, and ‘ASPECT CONV.’ cannot be used with

pictures with audio. Separate setting to ‘AUDIO REC’ in CLIPBOARD menu (P.65). Do not block microphone (P.14) with fingers.

AF ASSIST LAMP

Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.

Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘AF ASSIST

Settings: OFF: Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark,

LAMP’ (P.20)

etc.)

ON : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter

button (

Lamp: Effective distance: 1.5 m (Do not cover or look at lamp from close range)

and larger AF area displayed)

CLOCK SET

Set the clock. Same function as that in SETUP menu (P.19).

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Applications

CLIPBOARD menu

ou r G

Arb

(Record)

Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD)

Useful for taking pictures of timetables and maps instead of taking memos. Regardless of presence of card, pictures will always be saved to clipboard folder of built-in memory. Beware of copyrights, etc. (P.2)

Applicable mode :

Taking clipboard pictures

Set to

Set to (clipboard)

Take a clipboard picture

Represents built-in memory used entirely for clipboard pictures (approx.)

Picture size Pictures 97 146

2 M

1 M

Press halfway

(align focus)

Press fully

(take picture)

Viewing clipboard pictures

Set REC/PLAY switch to

Set mode dial to (CLIPBOARD mode)

Can be viewed with same operations as with still pictures taken in other modes

(P.35). (30-picture and calendar displays cannot be used.)

Copy clipboard pictures onto memory cards in order to print (next page).

To delete clipboard pictures Press (delete) in step 2 above. (P.36) If internal memory is full

Non-clipboard pictures can be deleted from the internal memory by removing card from camera,

setting mode dial to a setting other than (CLIPBOARD mode), and pressing (delete).

Playback mode functions cannot be used. ‘STABILIZER’ setting made in REC menu will be reflected in clipboard mode. Functions unavailable:

INTELLIGENT ISO, METERING MODE, I.EXPOSURE, MIN. SHTR SPEED

BURST, DIGITAL ZOOM, AUTO BRACKET, WB ADJUST., CONTINUOUS AF, COLOR MODE, AUTO LCD OFF, HISTOGRAM

The settings for the following functions are fixed.

QUALITY

ASPECT

RATIO

SENSITIVITY AUTO

(Standard)

WHITE

BALANCE

AF MODE

AWB

(1-area-focusing)

AF ASSIST

LAMP

GUIDE LINE

POWER

SAVE

5MIN.

Zoom mark

Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps, etc.

To register zoom enlarged size and position

Enlarge with

zoom lever and select position with ▲▼◄►

Press

4X4X

Hudson Rd

Greener Pl

reener Pl

THEZOOMMARKHAS BEENSET

rossford

Crossford St

Laker St

8X 2

X8X2X

Zoom mark

Displayed on registered pictures

To view registered ratio and position:

Display picture with Turn to T side

(No need to manually

P ark Rd

City Park

Beak

Arb

r Grov

Hudson Rd Hudson Rd

Greener Pl

Chalky Ave

Crossford St

Laker St

Northwood St

Christen Pl

Edg ar Rd

Jillian St

Gilbert St

Guillemot St Guillemot St

10:00 15.MAR.200810:00 15.MAR.2008

Stringer St

Crockery St

Southwood StSouthwood St

1/ 41/4

August St

Tra cer y Rd

enlarge or move)

Zoom lever

When a picture with a zoom mark is deleted, both original picture and picture with zoom

mark will be deleted. Picture can be deleted even while zoomed in.

A special menu is used in CLIPBOARD mode. (Default setting: ) REC ON CLIPBOARD menu (REC/PLAY switch: Mode dial: )

PICTURE SIZE

AUDIO REC.

LCD MODE

Record sound (5 seconds) simultaneously. OFF /ON OFF / AUTO POWER LCD / POWER LCD / HIGH ANGLE (P.22)

CLOCK SET (P.19)

(Priority to picture quality) / 1 M

2 M

PLAY ON CLIPBOARD menu (REC/PLAY switch: Mode dial: )

CANCEL MARK

AUDIO DUB.

COPY

LCD MODE

Select marked clipboard picture with ◄►. Cancel with ‘MENU/SET’.

Add sound to previously-taken clipboard picture.

Select clipboard picture with ◄►. Record/stop with ‘MENU/SET’. (P.79)

Copy single pictures from clipboard to card. (Zoom mark will not be copied.)

Select clipboard picture with ◄► and press ‘MENU/SET’ Select ‘YES’ with ▲▼ and press ‘MENU/SET’.

OFF / POWER LCD (P.22)

• To change zoom and position: Repeat the left

Chalky Ave

• To finish zoom mark setting: Restore zoom to original (1 x) ratio

Northwood St

MARKMARK

Immediately displayed at recorded size and position

Northwood St

MARKMARK

• To cancel zoom mark

Chalky Ave

→ ‘CANCEL MARK’ (below)

4X4X

Hudson Rd

Greener Pl

Crossford St

Laker St

X8X2X

(Priority to the number of pictures)

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MODE 1

STABILIZER

AUTOAWB

4:3

Applications (Record)

Quick setting

Applicable modes :

Applications (View)

Viewing as list

(Multi playback/Calendar playback)

REC menu items can be called up easily (settings items displayed vary depending on recording mode).

Set to

Display ‘Quick setting’

Select item and setting

Example) NORMAL PICTURE mode

• STABILIZER1 (P.62)

• WHITE BALANCE (except

• I.EXPOSURE(P.61)

• ASPECT RATIO

Press [DISPLAY] while‘STABILIZER’ is displayed to view demo of jitter/movement detection. 2 Only when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is selected 3 Only when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is set to ‘OFF’

) (P.58)

(P.56)

4DMC-TZ5 only

• BURST (P.61)

• INTELLIGENT ISO

• PICTURE SIZE (P.55)

Select

Press

(P.56)

Hold

• AF MODE (P.59)

• SENSITIVITY

• LCD MODE (P.22)

SELECT

AWB AUTO

AWB

AUTO

(P.57)

Quick setting

4:3

EXIT

4:3

Setting

Item

You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (calendar playback).

Set to

10:00 15.

MAR.

100–0001100–0001

200810:00 15.

2008

• To view pictures: press ◄►

1/ 9

1/9

Set to multiple screen display

Scrolls

with each

turn to W

To restore

Turn to T side

To change from

12/30-screen display to singlescreen display

Select picture with

▲▼◄► and press ‘MENU/SET’

Only one month of pictures is displayed on calendar screen. Pictures taken without

clock settings are displayed with a date of 1 January, 2008. Cannot be displayed rotated. Pictures taken with destination settings made in ‘WORLD TIME’ are displayed in the

calendar screen using the appropriate date for the destination’s time zone.

side

(12 screens)

(30 screens)

Selected date (First picture from date)

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

DAY MONTH

(Calendar screen)

15.MAR. 2008

Picture no.Date recorded

CANCEL

5 6 718

56718

1310

192620

2008

SET

1/14

Total no. Scroll bar

Picture type

• FAVORITE

• MOTION PICTURE

• BABY

• PET

• TRAVEL DATE

• WORLD TIME

• TITLE EDIT

1/50

• TEXT STAMP

• Select month with ▲▼ and date with ◄►, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to display that

date’s pictures on a 12-

screen display.

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Applications (View)

Viewing motion pictures · pictures with audio /

Creating still pictures from motion pictures

Applications (View)

Different playback methods

REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )

Set-up: REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )

Select and play picture

100–0001100–0001

10:00 15.MAR.200810:00 15.MAR.2008

Motion picture icon ( Audio icon)

Motion pictures and pictures with audio can be deleted in the same way as for still pictures (P.36).

1/ 9

1/9

5s5s

Motion picture mode icon

Motion picture recording time

Operations during motion picture

playback

• Volume can be adjusted with zoom lever (motion picture only).

▲:Pause/play ▼:Stop ◄: Hold to fast rewind (single

frame step while paused)

►: Hold to fast forward (single

frame step while paused)

Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only)

During playback, pause

at desired moment

To make single picture from 9 surrounding frames

→

Press ‘MENU/SET’ between steps and above to set to 9-screen display (Press again to return to one-screen display)

Zoom lever

Turn to W side (No. of Frames/ sec changes with each turn)

SELECT

Frames/sec Frame rate can be changed according to the speed of subject movement. Scenes with fast movement: Increase frame rate (e.g. 30fps) Scenes with slow movement: Reduce frame rate (e.g. 10fps, 5fps)

Create still picture Select ‘YES’ and set

A still picture is created.

Press fully

Frames/sec

• To advance by 3 frames:▲▼

• To advance by 1 frame: ◄►

SAVE

PICTURE MODE Frames/sec

30 → 15 → 10 → 5

15 → 5 10 → 5

Various playback modes for your pictures. Pictures will be selected from built-in memory (not clipboard) if no card is inserted. Playback mode is automatically set to ‘NORMAL PLAY’ when power is turned on with

REC/PLAY switch set to

, or when switching from REC mode to playback mode.

NORMAL PLAY

Displays one picture. (Default setting)

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘NORMAL PLAY’ (P.20)

DUAL PLAY (DMC-TZ5 only)

Displays different 2 pictures vertically. Useful for comparing pictures.

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘DUAL PLAY’ (P.20)

Selected pictures outlined in orange

Select screen

2008. 3.15 1/10

Select picture

EXIT

Hold camera vertically

Delete selected picture.

Previous picture Next picture

Reduce Expand

Display zoom position for 1 sec.

The quality of still pictures created from motion pictures is fixed as (standard), with resolutions

set according to the table. Pictures taken on other devices may not be played back correctly.

When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast

rewinding may be slower than usual.

Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture

playback/pausing or audio playback.

The file format is QuickTime Motion JPEG. Pictures can

be viewed using ‘QuickTime’ on the CD-ROM (supplied).

PICTURE MODE 1 screen 9 screens

0.3 M 2 M

0.3 M 1 M

2 M 2 M

Same picture cannot be displayed in DUAL PLAY.

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Applications (View)

Different playback methods

(Continued)

REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )

SLIDE SHOW

Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended for when viewing on TV screen.

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘SLIDE SHOW’ (P.20)

Select playback method

SLIDE SHOW ALL CATEGORY SELECTION FAVORITE

SELECT

CANCEL

Set playback effects (see below)

ALL SLIDE SHOW START

EFFECT SETUP

CANCEL

SELECT

Select ‘START’

(Select music and effects according to

AUTO

NATURAL SLOW

SWING URBAN OFF No effects

When ‘URBAN’ has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect.

Certain playback effects cannot be used when displaying images on television using

component cables. Motion pictures cannot be played back in slide show. Music effects cannot be added.

EFFECT

picture atmosphere)

Camera selects optimum effect from NATURAL, SLOW, SWING, and URBAN (only available with ‘CATEGORY SELECTION’ setting)

Play with relaxed music and screen transition effects

Play with livelier music and screen transition effects

• ALL :Play all

• CATEGORY SELECTION : Select category, and playback slideshow.

• FAVORITE : Play pictures set as FAVORITE (P.77)

SET

(Select category with ▲▼◄► and press ‘MENU/SET’.) (P.71)

(displayed only when ‘FAVORITE’ pictures present and setting set to ‘ON’).

Operations during slide show

Pause/play

NATURAL

EXIT

(While paused)

Previous picture

Stop

Volume down Volume up

• Press to return to menu screen during slide show

SETUP

DURATION

REPEAT OFF/ON (Repeat) MUSIC

(AUDIO)

Item name changes to ‘AUDIO’ when ‘EFFECT’

is ‘OFF’

1 SEC. / 2 SEC. / 3 SEC. / 5 SEC. Only available when ‘EFFECT’ is ‘OFF’

OFF/ON (Play MUSIC (AUDIO)) Audio from still pictures with audio is played when ‘EFFECT’ is ‘OFF’.

(While paused) Next picture

CATEGORY PLAY

Pictures can be classified automatically and viewed by category. Automatic classification starts when ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ is selected from the playback mode selection menu.

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ (P.20)

Select the category

Icons of categories with pictures (dark blue)

No. of pictures (appears after a few seconds)

CATEGORY

(Portrait etc.)

(Scenery etc.)

(Night scenery

etc.)

(Event)

Previous Next

• To delete pictures → Press (delete).

30-picture and calendar displays cannot be used. Still pictures created from motion pictures cannot

be classified into MOTION PICTURE. (DMC-TZ5 only)

The following playback menus can be set only for categorized pictures. (P.76, 78, 79)

‘ROTATE’, ‘ROTATE DISP.’, ‘DPOF PRINT’, ‘PROTECT’, ‘AUDIO DUB.’

To close ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, select ‘NORMAL PLAY’.

Recording information such

as scene modes

PORTRAIT/ i-PORTRAIT/ SOFT SKIN/ SELF PORTRAIT/ NIGHT PORTRAIT/ i-NIGHT PORTRAIT/ BABY

SCENERY/ i-SCENERY/ SUNSET/ AERIAL PHOTO

NIGHT PORTRAIT/ i-NIGHT PORTRAIT/ NIGHT SCENERY/ i-NIGHT SCENERY/ STARRY SKY SPORTS/ PARTY/ CANDLE LIGHT/ FIREWORKS/ BEACH/ SNOW/ AERIAL PHOTO

BABY PET FOOD UNDERWATER

TRAVEL DATE (Clipboard pictures taken with travel date setting are not categorized.)

MOTION PICTURE

FAVORITE PLAY

Manually play pictures set in ‘FAVORITE’ (P.77) (displayed only when ‘FAVORITE’ pictures present and setting set to ‘ON’).

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ (P.20)

View pictures

Previous Next

30-picture and calendar displays cannot be used. The following playback menus can be set only for favourite pictures (P.76, 78, 79).

‘ROTATE’, ‘ROTATE DISP.’, ‘DPOF PRINT’, ‘PROTECT’, ‘AUDIO DUB.’

To close ‘FAVORITE PLAY’, select ‘NORMAL PLAY’.

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Text input method

(View)

Using PLAYBACK menu

REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )

CALENDAR

Select date from calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day (P.67).

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘CALENDAR’ (P.20)

Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback modes (P.71).

TITLE EDIT

You can edit names from ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes or destination in ‘TRAVEL DATE’, or give titles to your favourite pictures.

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘TITLE EDIT’ (P.20)

Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ and set

Select picture

Enter characters

SINGLE MULTI (up to 50 pictures with the same text)

TITLE

TITLE EDIT

EDIT

SELECT

SELECTCANCELCANCEL

100–0001100–0001

1/ 5

1/5

SETSET

TITLE EDIT

10 11 12

CANCEL SELECT

SET/CANCEL

TITLE EDIT setting

TITLE EDIT already set

• To cancel → Press [DISPLAY] again

• To set → Press ‘MENU/SET’.

Press display button several times to select

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP QRSTUVWXYАВДЗИЙ КЛ О П СФЦ ЩЫЬŒ

DELETE

SPACE

SELECT

CANCEL CURSOR

INPUT

W– T

• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.

• Input cursor may be moved with the zoom lever.

• Text will be scrolled if title does not fit on screen.

(Press

when finish setting to return to the menu screen in ‘SINGLE’ setting.)

character type

(Upper case, lower case, symbols/numbers)

Select characters with ▲▼◄►, and press

EXIT

‘MENU/SET’ (repeat)

DISPLAY

Select ‘EXIT’ with ▲▼◄►, and press ‘MENU/SET’

To edit select ‘SINGLE’ in step 1→ select picture with ◄►, and press ‘MENU/

SET’ → correct text and press ‘EXIT’

Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode (P.71). Cannot be used with pictures taken on other devices, protected pictures, or motion

pictures.

To print text, use ‘TEXT STAMP’ (below) or the supplied CD-ROM

(PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-).

TEXT STAMP

Stamp recording date or text registered in the ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes, ‘TRAVEL DATE’, or ‘TITLE EDIT’ into your pictures. Ideal for regular size printing.

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’

→

‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘TEXT STAMP’

(P.20)

Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ and set

Select picture

Select items and make settings for each

Select ‘YES’

(Screen varies according to picture size, etc.)

SINGLE MULTI (up to 50 pictures)

TEXT

STAMP

SELECT

SELECTCANCELCANCEL

100–0001100–0001

1/ 5

1/5

SETSET

TEXTSTAMP

10 11 12

CANCEL SELECT

SET/CANCEL

• To cancel → Press display button again.

• To set → Press ‘MENU/SET’.

TEXT STAMP SHOOTING DATE AGE TRAVEL DATE TITLE

SELECT

CANCEL

TEXT STAMP TEXT STAMP

SAVE NEW PICTURES?

YES

SELECT

SELECTCANCELCANCEL

W/O TIME

SET

SETSET

OFF

Select ‘ON’ to stamp

• To stamp inputted texts such as names in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes, destination in ‘TRAVEL DATE’, or a title in ‘TITLE EDIT’, set ‘TITLE’ setting to ‘ON’.

• Stamped text cannot be deleted.

• Press when finish setting to return to

the menu screen in ‘SINGLE’ setting.

TEXT

STAMP setting

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Using PLAYBACK menu

(Continued)

REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )

To check stamped text ‘playback zoom’ (P.35)

Picture size will be reduced if greater

than 3M. Picture will become slightly grainier.

Cannot be used with pictures taken on

other devices, pictures taken without setting clock, motion pictures, or pictures with audio.

After TEXT STAMP is applied, pictures

cannot be resized or trimmed, and ‘ASPECT CONV.’, ‘TEXT STAMP’ and DPOF date printing settings cannot be changed

of pictures. Characters may be cut off on certain printers. Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode (P.71). Do not make date printing settings in shop or on printer for pictures with date

stamps. (Date printing may be overlapping.)

ASPECT

RATIO

4 : 3 9 M

3 : 2

16 : 9

PICTURE SIZE

, 8 M2, 7 M1, 5 M 3 M

8.5 M1, 7 M2, 6 M1,

4.5 M

7.5 M1, 6 M2, 5.5 M1,

3.5 M

: DMC-TZ5 only 2 : DMC-TZ4 only

After TEXT

STAMP

2.5 M

2 M

RESIZE

Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in homepages, etc. (Picture of minimum picture size for each aspect setting cannot be resized.)

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘RESIZE’ (P.20)

SINGLE

Select ‘SINGLE’

Select picture

PLAYBACK

CALENDAR TITLEEDIT TEXT STAMP

RESIZE

TRIMMING

SELECT

RESIZERESIZE

SELECTCANCELCANCEL

SELECT

SINGLE

MULTI

SET

100–0001100–0001

1/ 5

1/5

SETSET

Select size

RESIZERESIZE

SELECTCANCELCANCEL

SELECT

100–0001100–0001

1/ 5

1/5

SETSET

Select ‘YES’

• Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen

RESIZERESIZE

SAVE NEW PICTURES?

YES

SELECTSELECTCANCELCANCEL

SETSET

Current size Size after change

MULTI

Select ‘MULTI’ in step 1 on the left page

Select size

REDUCED SIZE

3:2

SELECT

16:9

SET

4:3

CANCEL

Select number of pixels after resizing

5.5M6M7M

3.5M4.5M5M

2M2.5M3M 2M2.5M2M

2M2.5M0.3M

DISPLAY

To see description of resize: Press display button

Select picture (up to 50 pictures)

• To cancel → Press display button again.

• To set → Press ‘MENU/SET’.

RESIZE

10 11 12

9M→7M

SELECT

SET/CANCEL

Number of pixels before/after resizing

Select ‘YES’ and set

Resize setting

Picture quality is reduced after resizing. Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode (P.71). Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or pictures with text stamp.

May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.

TRIMMING

Enlarge your pictures and trim unwanted areas.

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘TRIMMING’

(P.20)

Select picture with ◄► and set

Select area to trim

TRIMMING

May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.

TRIMMING

100–0001100–0001

1/ 5

1/5

ZOOM

Expand

CANCELCANCEL

Change position

Trim

Select ‘YES’ and set

• Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen

Picture quality is reduced after trimming. Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode (P.71). Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or pictures with text stamp.

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Using PLAYBACK menu

(Continued)

REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )

ASPECT CONV.

Convert pictures taken in to or for printing.

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘ASPECT CONV.’

(P.20)

Select or

PLAYBACK

ASPECT CONV.

ROTATE ROTATE DISP. FAVORITE DPOF PRINT

SELECT

Select picture

ASPECT

ASPECT CONV.

CONV.

SET

7.5

100–0001100–0001

Select horizontal position and convert

3:2

4:3

OFF

1/ 5

1/5

(Move portrait

pictures

using ▲▼)

Changes to outlined size

CANCELCANCEL ADJUST.ADJUST.

SETSET

Select ‘YES’ and set

• Press when finish setting to return

SELECT

SELECTCANCELCANCEL

SETSET

Picture size may be increased after aspect ratio is changed. Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode (P.71). Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, pictures with text stamp, or

non-DCF files (P.35).

May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.

ROTATE

Manually rotate pictures by 90 °.

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘

PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘ROTATE DISP.’: ‘ON’ → ‘ROTATE’ (P.20)

Select picture with ◄► and set

Select direction to rotate

• Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen

ROTATEROTATE

SELECT

SELECTCANCELCANCEL

SET

: Rotate 90° clockwise

: Rotate 90° anticlockwise

to the menu screen

ROTATE DISP.

Automatically rotate portrait pictures.

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘

PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.20)

Select ‘ON’

PLAYBACK

ASPECT CONV. ROTATE

ROTATE DISP.

FAVORITE DPOF PRINT

SELECT

SET

OFF

‘ROTATE DISP.’ and ‘ROTATE’ cannot be used with motion pictures. ‘ROTATE’ cannot be used with protected pictures (P.79). Some pictures taken facing up or facing down may not be rotated automatically.

It may not be possible to rotate pictures taken with certain other devices.

Pictures cannot be rotated during multi playback. Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-compatible (P.35) environment (OS,

software).

FAVORITE

Mark your favourite pictures and enable the following functions.

Favourites-only slide show (P.70) Delete all except favourites (useful for when printing in shop, etc.)

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘FAVORITE’

(P.20)

Select ‘ON’

PLAYBACK

ASPECT CONV. ROTATE ROTATE DISP.

FAVORITE

DPOF PRINT

SELECT

CANCEL

SET

OFF

Close menu

Select picture (repeat)

10:00 15.MAR.200810:00 15.MAR.2008

To release all Select ‘CANCEL’ in step 1 and select ‘YES’.

Cannot be set in ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode (P.71). It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favourites. Setting/release can also be made with supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-).

100–0001100–0001

displayed when set (not displayed

1/ 5

1/5

when ‘OFF’).

• Up to 999 pictures can be selected.

• To release → Press ▼ again.

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Using PLAYBACK menu

(Continued)

REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )

DPOF PRINT

Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF printcompatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility)

Set-up:

Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘DPOF PRINT’ (P.20)

Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’

PLAYBACK

ASPECT CONV. ROTATE ROTATE DISP. FAVORITE

DPOF PRINT

SELECT

CANCEL

SET

SINGLE

MULTI

Select picture

SINGLE MULTI

DPOF PRINTDPOF PRINT

EXIT

SELECTSELECT

100–0001100–0001

1/ 51/5

SET

DPOF PRINT

10 11 12

EXIT SELECT

SET

Set number of pictures

(repeat steps 2 and 3 when using ‘MULTI’ (up to 999 pictures))

To release all Select ‘CANCEL’ in step1 and select ‘YES’.

When using PictBridge-compatible printers, check settings on actual printer as these

may take priority over camera settings.

To print from built-in memory at a shop, first copy pictures to card (P.80) before making

settings. DPOF print settings may not be made to non-DCF (P.35) files. Some DPOF information set by other equipment cannot be used. In such cases, delete

all of the DPOF information and then set it again with this camera. Date printing settings cannot be made for pictures with a ‘TEXT STAMP’ applied. These

settings will also be cancelled if a ‘TEXT STAMP’ is applied later.

SINGLE MULTI

DPOF PRINTDPOF PRINT

DATEDATE

COUNT DATE

CANCELCANCEL

100–0001100–0001

1/ 51/5

SETSET

No. to print

Date print set

DPOF PRINT

10 11 12

COUNT

CANCEL

• Date print setting/release → Press display button.

• Press

when finish setting to return to the menu screen

No. to print

DATEDATE

Date print set

DATE

SET

PROTECT

Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures.

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘PROTECT’ (P.20)

Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’

PLAYBACK

PROTECT

AUDIO DUB. COPY

SELECT

SINGLE

CANCEL

SET

MULTI

Select picture and make setting

To release all Select ‘CANCEL’ in step 1 and select ‘YES’. To cancel while releasing all Press ‘MENU/SET’.

May not be effective when using other devices. Formatting will cause even protected files to be deleted.

SINGLE MULTI

PROTECT

EXITEXIT

SELECTSELECT

100–0001100–0001

SET/CANCELSET/CANCEL

Picture protected

1/ 5

1/5

PROTECT

EXIT SELECT

Picture protected

10 11 12

SET/CANCEL

• To cancel → Press ‘MENU/SET’ again.

• Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen

AUDIO DUB.

Add audio to previously taken pictures.

Set-up:

Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘AUDIO DUB.’ (P.20)

Select image and start recording

AUDIO

DUB.DUB.

100–0001100–0001

For files already containing audio, select whether or not to overwrite

1/ 5

1/5

Do not block microphone with fingers.

existing audio with ▲▼, and press ‘MENU/SET’.

SELECTSELECTCANCELCANCEL

• To cancel → Press

STARTSTART

Stop recording (Recording will automatically end after 10 seconds.)

Cannot be used with motion pictures or protected pictures.

May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.

• Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen

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Using PLAYBACK menu

(Continued)

Connecting with other devices

Using with your PC

COPY

Copy between built-in memory and memory card, or from memory card to clipboard folder.

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘COPY’ (P.20)

Select copy method (direction)

PLAYBACK

PROTECT AUDIO DUB.

COPY

SELECT

SET

: Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card

(go to step 3) (Clipboard pictures cannot be copied. Use ‘COPY’ in the clipboard menu (P.65).)

: Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in

memory.

: Copy 1 picture at a time from card to clipboard

folder (in built-in memory) (not motion pictures).

Select picture with ◄► and set (for and )

Select ‘YES’

If there is not enough space on the built-in memory for copying to be performed, turn

off the camera, remove the card, and delete pictures from the built-in memory (to delete

clipboard pictures, set the mode dial to clipboard mode). To copy to a card, use a card with a capacity of at least 50 MB. Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off the camera or perform other

operations during copying. If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy destination, a new

folder for copying will be created when copying from built-in memory to card ( ).

Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory ( ). DPOF settings will not be copied. Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras may be copied. Original pictures will not be deleted after copying (to delete pictures → P.36). Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode (P.71).

COPY

COPY PICTURES FROM BUILT-IN MEMORY TO MEMORY CARD ?

YES

SELECT

CANCEL

• To cancel → Press ‘MENU/SET’

• Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen

SET

(Screen shown is example)

Connect the camera to your computer to save, play, print, and e-mail your pictures.

Set-up:

• Connect the camera to the AC adaptor (DMW- AC5E, optional). (Alternatively, use a sufficientlycharged battery.)

• Card : Insert card and set mode dial to

Built-in memory : Remove card

Hold here

ACCESS (sending data)

• Do not disconnect the USB

connection cable while ‘ACCESS’ is displayed.

If using AC adaptor, turn off the camera before plugging in or removing.

To cancel connection

Click ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ in the Windows System Tray → disconnect USB connection cable → turn off the camera → disconnect AC adaptor

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Turn off the camera before inserting or removing memory cards. If using Windows 98/98SE, install USB driver software when connecting for first time. When the battery begins to run out during communication, the status indicator flashes

and a warning beep sounds. Cancel communication via your computer immediately (recharge the battery before reconnecting).

Setting the ‘USB MODE’ (P.25) to ‘PC’ remove the need to make the setting each time

the camera is connected to the computer.

Data cannot be written to, formatted from, or erased from the camera via a computer.

However, data may be formatted and deleted when connected in PTP mode (Windows Vista only).

For more details, consult your computer operating manual.

any except

Check socket direction and insert straight in. (Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.)

USB connection cable

• always use cable supplied

Turn on power of both camera and

computer Set REC/PLAY

switch to

Connect camera to computer

Select ‘PC’ on the camera

USB MODE

PLEASE SELECT THE USB MODE

PictBridge(PTP)

SELECT

(A message may be displayed on screen if ‘USB MODE’ (P.25) is set to ‘PictBridge (PTP)’. Select ‘CANCEL’ to close the screen, and set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PC’.)

Operate with your computer (see next

page)

SET

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Using with your PC (Continued)

Connecting with other devices

Printing

Folder and file names on computer

You can save images to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and

files into separate folders on your computer.

DCIM (Still/motion pictures)

100-PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder)

P1000001.JPG

Windows

Drives are displayed in

‘My Computer’ folder.

Macintosh

Drives are displayed on

the desktop.

(Displayed as ‘LUMIX’,

‘NO_NAME’, or ‘Untitled’.)

New folders are created in the following cases:

• When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999.

• When using cards already containing the same folder number (including pictures taken with other cameras, etc.)

• When recording after performing ‘NO. RESET’ (P.25)

• File may not be able to be played back on camera after changing file name.

• If mode dial is set to , built-in memory data (including clipboard pictures) are

displayed even when card is inserted. Data in card is not displayed.

• When using Mac OS X ver.10.2 or earlier, set write-protect switch on card to ‘LOCK’

whenever handling pictures on SDHC memory cards.

P1000999.JPG

101-PANA : 999-PANA

MISC (DPOF files) PRIVATE1 (clipboard pictures)

MEMO0001.JPG

JPG: Still pictures MOV: Motion pictures

Built-in memory

Built-in memory/ Card

If using Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X

The camera can be connected to your computer even if ‘USB MODE’ (P.25) is set to

‘PictBridge (PTP)’.

• Only picture reading operations can be performed via the camera (picture deletion

also possible with Windows Vista).

• It may not be possible to read if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card.

You can connect directly to a PictBridgecompatible printer for printing.

Set-up:

• Connect the camera to the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional). (Alternatively, use a sufficiently-charged battery.)

• Card :Insert card

Built-in memory : Remove card

• Adjust settings on your printer (print quality, etc.) as required.

• Set mode dial to any setting other than CLIPBOARD.

• Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when the cable disconnection icon is displayed (may not be displayed with some printers).

(Copy clipboard pictures to the card (P.65))

Hold here

Turn on power of both camera and printer

Set REC/PLAY switch to

Connect camera to printer

Select ‘PictBridge (PTP)’ on the camera

When ‘CONNECTING TO PC…’ is displayed, cancel the connection and set ‘USB MODE’ to either ‘SELECT ON CONNECTION’ or ‘PictBridge(PTP)’ (P.25).

Select picture to print with ◄► and set

Check socket direction and insert straight in. (Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.)

USB connection cable (always use cable

If using AC adaptor, turn off the camera before plugging in or removing.

supplied)

To cancel print Press ‘MENU/SET’

Select ‘PRINT START’

USB MODE

PLEASE SELECT THE USB MODE

PictBridge(PTP)

SELECT

SINGLE SELECT

PRINT START

PRINT WITH DATE NUM. OF PRINTS PAP ER SI ZE PAGE LAYOUT

CANCEL

(Print settings → P.85)

SELECT

SET

OFF

To play motion pictures on your computer

Use the ‘QuickTime’ software on the supplied CD-ROM.

• Installed as standard on Macintosh Save motion pictures to your computer before viewing.

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. Turn off the camera before inserting or removing memory cards. When the battery begins to run out during communication, the status indicator flashes

and a warning beep sounds. Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable (recharge the battery before reconnecting).

Setting the ‘USB MODE’ (P.25) to ‘PictBridge (PTP)’ remove the need to make the

setting each time the camera is connected to the printer.

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Connecting

Making print settings on camera

with other devices

Printing (Continued)

Printing multiple pictures

Select ‘MULTI PRINT’ in step

5 on the

PictBridge

SELECT MULTI PRINT

MULTI SELECT :

•

Press ‘MENU/SET’ when selection is complete.

• SELECT ALL :Print all pictures.

•

DPOF PICTURE

• FAVORITE : Print pictures selected as ‘FAVORITE’ (P.77).

Select ‘YES’ if print confirmation screen is displayed. An orange ● displayed during printing indicates an error message. Print may be divided into different stints if printing several pictures.

(Remaining sheets display may differ from set number.)

100–0001100–0001

PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT

START

Scroll between pictures with ▲▼◄►, select pictures with display

: Print pictures selected in ‘DPOF PRINT’ (P.78).

(displayed only when ‘FAVORITE’ pictures present and setting set to ‘ON’).

Select item

Select ‘PRINT START’

(See below for details)

PictBridge

1/ 5

1/5

MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL DPOF PICTURE FAVORITE

CANCEL

SELECT

SET

MULTI SELECT

PRINT START

PRINT WITH DATE NUM. OF PRINTS PAPE R SI ZE PAGE LAYOUT

CANCEL

SELECT

SET

OFF

• To cancel → Press ‘MENU/SET’

button to print. (Press display button again to release selection.)

Print with date and text

With ‘TEXT STAMP’

Recording date and following information can be embedded into photographs (P.73). Recording date NAME and AGE from ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes ‘TRAVEL DATE’ elapsed days and destination Text registered in ‘TITLE EDIT’

• Do not add date printing in stores or with printers to pictures ‘TEXT STAMP’ is applied (text may overlap).

Printing date without ‘TEXT STAMP’

Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store.

•

Making ‘DPOF PRINT’ (P.78) settings on the camera in advance allows settings for numbers of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to the store.

• When printing pictures of 16:9 aspect ratio, check in advance that the store can accept this size.

Using computer : Print settings for recording date and text information can be made

Using printer : Recording date can be printed by setting ‘DPOF PRINT’ on the

using the supplied CD-ROM (PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-).

camera, or by setting ‘PRINT WITH DATE’ (P.85) to ‘ON’ when connecting to a printer compatible with date printing.

(Make settings before selecting ‘PRINT START’)

Select item Select setting

SINGLE SELECT

PRINT START

PRINT WITH DATE NUM. OF PRINTS PAP ER SI ZE PAGE LAYOUT

CANCEL

SELECT

SET

OFF

Item Settings

PRINT WITH DATE

NUM. OF PRINTS

OFF/ON

Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)

(printer takes priority)

L/3.5”×5” (89×127 mm)

PAPER SIZE

PAGE LAYOUT

2L/5”×7” (127×178 mm) POSTCARD 16:9 (101.6×180.6 mm) A4 (210 ×297 mm)

(100×148 mm)

(printer takes priority) / (1 picture, no border) /

(1 picture, with border) / (2 pictures) / (4 pictures)

Items may not be displayed if incompatible with printer. To arrange ‘2 pictures’ or ‘4 pictures’ in the same picture, set the number of

prints for the picture to 2 or 4.

To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to and make

settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.)

‘PRINT WITH DATE’ and ‘NUM. OF PRINTS’ items are not shown when DPOF

settings have been made.

Even if DPOF settings are made, dates may not be printed with some shops or

printers.

When setting ‘PRINT WITH DATE’ to ‘ON’, check the date printing settings on the

printer (printer settings may be prioritized).

SINGLE SELECT

PRINT START

PRINT WITH DATE

NUM. OF PRINTS PAP ER SI ZE PAGE LAYOUT

SELECT

A3 (297×420 mm) 10×15 cm (100×150 mm) 4”×6” (101.6×152.4 mm) 8”×10” (203.2 ×254 mm) LETTER (216×279.4 mm) CARD SIZE (54×85.6 mm)

SET

OFF

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Connecting with other devices

Viewing on TV screen

You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied) or component cable (optional: DMW-HDC2).

Also consult TV operating manual.

Set-up: • Set ‘TV ASPECT’. (P.26)

• Turn off both camera and TV.

Connect camera to TV

Turn on TV

Set to auxiliary input.

Turn on camera

Set REC/PLAY switch to (play)

Check socket direction and insert straight in. (Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.)

Hold here

Yellow: To video socket

AV cable

• always use cable supplied

If your TV has an SD memory card slot,

you can view still pictures by inserting a card directly.

• Use SDHC-compatible TVs to playback images on SDHC memory cards.

Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL

system when you set ‘VIDEO OUT’ in SETUP menu. Pictures can only be displayed on TV by using mode. ‘LCD MODE’ setting is not reflected on TV. Some televisions may cut off the edges of pictures, or not display them full screen.

Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly. Change picture mode settings on TV if aspect ratios are not displayed correctly on

widescreen or high-definition televisions. If problems such as picture flickering occur, set ‘VIDEO OUT’ (P.26) to ‘PAL’.

White: To audio socket

View on TV with component terminal

Use component cable (optional: DMW-HDC2) to enjoy still and motion pictures in high definition

DMC-TZ5 Only

Connect the camera (COMPONENT OUT terminal) to a TV with a component cable, and set the TV to receive component terminal input.

DUAL PLAY (DMC-TZ5 only), TITLE EDIT, TEXT STAMP, RESIZE, TRIMMING, ASPECT CONV., AUDIO DUB., COPY, multiple selection (delete, etc), or creating still

. Please check that the TV you are connecting to has a 1080i input terminal.

Hold here

Component cable (optional, DMW-HDC2)

Playback cannot be performed in clipboard mode. Blank stripes may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending

on aspect ratio setting. Images displayed vertically may be slightly blurred. Pictures cannot be simultaneously displayed on the LCD monitor. We recommend recording still pictures with ‘PICTURE SIZE’ of at least 2M, and motion

pictures with ‘PICTURE MODE’ set to ‘16:9H’ (DMC-TZ5 only). Do not use cables other than that specified here (optional, DMW-HDC2). Output will be in 16:9 aspect ratio, regardless of ‘TV ASPECT’ setting. Component output will be cancelled if a USB connection cable is connected. No picture output will occur through AV cables connected simultaneously. Audio output is monaural. Following functions cannot be set in playback mode.

pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only), etc. Images may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or

pausing on certain televisions.

Check socket direction and insert straight in. (Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.)

To component terminals

(1080i-compatible)

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

To audio sockets

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Others

List of LCD monitor displays

Press the display button to change display (P.14).

123

14 13

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

6 7 8

10 11

1 Recording mode (P.15) Flash mode (P.38) Optical image stabilizer (P.62) Jitter alert (P.30) Metering mode (P.59) Macro recording (P.40) Tele macro (P.40)

2 AF area (P.30) 3 Focus (P.30) 4 Picture size (P.55)

Quality (P.55) Battery capacity (P.18) 5 Number of recordable pictures (P.100)

COOLCOOL

R3R3

5s5s

564

In recording

6 Save destination (P.18) 7 Recording state 8 Histogram (P.37) 9 Travel date (P.53) 10

Aperture value (P.30) Shutter speed (P.30) ISO sensitivity (P.57) Intelligent ISO (P.56) 11 Current date/time

Focus range (P.41) Zoom (P.32) 12 Burst mode (P.61) Auto bracket (P.43) Intelligent exposure (P.61) High angle mode (P.22) Auto power LCD (P.22) Power LCD (P.22) Exposure compensation (P.43) Backlight Compensation (P.29)

13 Spot metering target (P.59) 14 Spot AF area (P.60)

CLIPBOARD mode (P.64)

Clipboard recording mode

1 White balance (P.58) ISO sensitivity (P.57) / / ISO LIMIT (P.56) Colour mode (P.62) MOTION PICTURE mode (P.52)

2 Available recording time 3 Elapsed recording time (P.52) 4 Minimum shutter speed (P.63) 5 Self-timer mode (P.42) 6 Travel elapsed days (P.53)

Name (P.48)/Travel Location (P.53) Age in years/months (P.48) Recorded date and time 7 AF assist lamp (P.63) Continuous AF (P.60) Audio recording (P.63)

1 23

14 13

100–0001100–0001

1/9

1STDAY1STDAY

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

15.MAR.200810:00 15.MAR.200810:00

AWBAWB

11 10

1 PLAYBACK mode1 (P.35) Protected picture (P.79) Favourites2 (P.77)

2 Text stamped display (P.73) 3 Picture size3 (P.55)

Quality (P.55) Battery capacity (P.18) 4 Folder/File number

Save destination (P.18) Picture number/Total pictures 5 Histogram5 (P.37)

(P.25, 35, 82)

In playback

5 6

6 Exposure compensation (P.43) 7 Favourites settings (P.77) 8 Recorded date and time

Travel destination setting (P.53)/Name (P.48)/ Title (P.72) 9

Destination settings (P.54)

10 Recording information

1 month 10 days

11 Travel elapsed days (P.53) 12 Power LCD (P.22) 13 Number of DPOF prints (P.78) 14 Motion pictures (P.68)

Picture with audio (P.68) Cable disconnection warning icon (P.83)

CLIPBOARD mode (P.64) 1 Clipboard playing mode 2 Zoom mark

MOTION PICTURE mode (P.68) 3

4 Elapsed playback time 5 Motion picture recording time 6 DMC-TZ5 only

Age in years/months (P.48)

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Message displays

Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor.

THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED

Release using the write-protect switch on the SD memory card or SDHC memory

card. (P.18)

NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY

Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures.

THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED

Release the protection before deleting, etc. (P.79)

SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED/THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED

Non-DCF images (P.35) cannot be deleted.

→ Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.27) card

to delete.

NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE

The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded. More than 999 pictures have been set as ‘FAVORITE’. The number of pictures that can be set at once in ‘RESIZE (MULTI)’, ‘TEXT STAMP’,

or ‘TITLE EDIT’ has been exceeded.

CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE

DPOF settings, ‘TITLE EDIT’, or ‘TEXT STAMP’ cannot be made for non-DCF images

(P.35).

PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN

Force has been applied to lens (or other component) and camera could not operate

correctly. → Turn on power again. (Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if display still remains)

SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED/COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

Pictures cannot be copied in following cases.

• Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from card.

• File is not of DCF standard (P.35).

• Picture taken or edited on a different device.

BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?

Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.

→ Reformat directly using camera (P.27).

MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?

Card cannot be recognised on this camera.

→ Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.27).

MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD

Access to card has failed.

→ Insert card again.

MEMORY CARD ERROR MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR

Card is not of SD standard. Only SDHC memory cards can be used for capacities of

4 GB or greater.

READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD

Data read has failed.

→ Check whether card has been inserted correctly (P.17).

WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD

Data write has failed.

→ Turn off the camera and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power

again.

Card may possibly be damaged.

MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD

We recommend using a card of at least 10 MB/s (as marked on its packaging, etc.). Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards.

A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED

Folder numbers in use have reached 999.

→ Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.27).

Folder number is reset to 100 when performing ‘NO.RESET’ (P.25).

PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV/PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV

AV cable is connected to camera.

• To remove message immediately → Press ‘MENU/SET’.

• To change aspect ratio → Change ‘TV ASPECT’ (P.26). USB connection cable is only connected to camera.

→ Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.

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Q&A Troubleshooting

Try checking these items (P.93-97) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Try using ‘RESET’ in SETUP menu in recording mode (P.25).)

FAQ

Which cards can I use?

Using Panasonic cards is recommended.

• SD memory card (8 MB – 2 GB)

• SDHC memory card (4 GB – 16 GB) For more details (P.18)

How can I easily send pictures to my computer?

Connect the camera to your computer using the supplied USB connection cable (P.81) to copy (drag & drop) picture files to your computer hard disk.

Use a USB reader-writer.

Pictures appear dark or have poor colouring

Adjust the exposure (P.43). Use WHITE BALANCE to adjust the colouring.

(e.g. Use ‘AWB’ for fluorescent lighting and for

incandescent lighting.)

If this is still insufficient, try ‘Setting white balance manually

’ (P.58).

How do I get the date printed?

Make date printing settings before printing.

• In shop: Make DPOF settings (P.78), and request printing ‘with dates’.

• With printer: Make DPOF settings, and use a printer compatible with date printing.

• With supplied software: Select ‘with dates’ within print settings.

Use ‘TEXT STAMP’ before printing (P.73).

15/MAR/2008

Battery, power

Camera does not work even if power is turned on.

Battery is not inserted correctly (P.17), or needs recharging (P.16).

LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on.

Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.24).

→ Press shutter button halfway to release.

Battery needs recharging.

Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on.

Battery needs recharging. Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’. (P.24)

→ Press shutter button halfway to release.

Recording

Cannot record pictures.

REC/PLAY switch is not set to (record). Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (P.36).

Recording capacity is low.

Battery needs recharging . → Use a fully charged battery (not sold pre-charged). (P.16) → If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. Turn the camera off

frequently by using ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.24) etc.

Please check the recording picture capacity for cards and built-in memory. (P.100)

Recorded pictures look white.

Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). → Turn on power to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.

Lens is foggy (P.12).

Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.

Pictures taken in dark locations, or bright subjects (snow, bright conditions, etc.)

occupy most of the screen. (Brightness of LCD monitor may differ from that of actual picture) → Adjust the exposure (P.43).

‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ is set to fast speeds, e.g. ‘1/200’ (P.63).

2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.

Camera set to use ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘BURST’, or the ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ or ‘MULTI

ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only)’ scene modes. (P.43, 49, 51, 61)

Focus not aligned correctly.

Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to recording mode.) Subject outside of focus range. Caused by jitter or subject movement (P.56, 62).

Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical image stabilizer ineffective.

Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical image stabilizer is less effective.

→ Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.

Use a tripod and the self-timer (P.42) when using ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’.

Cannot use ‘AUTO BRACKET’ or ‘MULTI ASPECT’ (DMC-TZ5 only).

Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer.

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Recording (continued)

Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.

ISO sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.

(Default SENSITIVITY setting is ‘AUTO’ – interference may appear with indoor

pictures.) → Lower ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.57). → Set ‘COLOR MODE’ to ‘NATURAL’ (P.62) → Take pictures in brighter locations.

Camera set to ‘HIGH SENS.’ or ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene modes.

(Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity)

Brightness or colouring of recorded picture different from real life.

Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and

result in slightly changed brightness or colouring, but this is not a fault.

Reddish vertical line (smear) appears during recording.

This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains

brighter areas. Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this is

not a fault. This will be recorded in motion pictures, but not in still pictures.

We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources such

as sunlight when taking pictures.

Motion picture recording stops midway.

Using MultiMediaCard (not compatible with motion picture recording). We recommend using a card of at least 10 MB/s (as marked on its packaging, etc.). With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and recording

may end midway.

LCD monitor

LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording.

LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods.

Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on.

Camera set to ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.24).

(LCD monitor shuts off during flash recharging)

After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded.

Brightness is unstable.

Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.

(Does not affect recorded picture.)

Monitor flickers indoors.

Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluorescent lighting).

Monitor is too bright/too dark.

Adjust ‘MONITOR’ setting (P.22). Camera set to ‘LCD MODE’ (P.22).

Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distorted when touched.

This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so there is no need to worry.

Date/age is not displayed.

Current date, ‘TRAVEL DATE’ (P.53), and ages in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ (P.48) scene

modes are only displayed for approx. 5 sec. after start-up, setting changes, or mode changes. They cannot be always displayed.

Flash

No flash emitted.

Flash set to ‘FORCED FLASH OFF ’ (P.38). When set to ‘AUTO ’, flash may not be emitted in certain conditions.

Flash cannot be emitted in (MOTION PICTURE mode), or the ‘SCENERY’,

‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘SUNSET’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘FIREWORKS’, ‘STARRY SKY’, and ‘AERIAL PHOTO’ scene modes, or when using ‘AUTO BRACKET’ or ‘BURST’.

Two flashes emitted

Red-eye reduction is active (P.38).

(Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.)

Playback

Pictures have been rotated.

‘ROTATE DISP.’ is set to ‘ON’.

(Automatically rotates pictures from portrait to landscape. Some pictures taken facing

up or facing down may be interpreted as being portrait.)

→ Set ‘ROTATE DISP.’ to ‘OFF’. You can also rotate display manually using ‘ROTATE’

(P.76).

Cannot view pictures.

REC/PLAY switch is not set to (play). No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-

in memory if not).

Camera set to ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’.

→ Set playback mode to ‘NORMAL PLAY’ (P.69).

Folder/file number displayed as ‘-’. Picture is black.

Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with low battery.

→ Use ‘FORMAT’ to delete (P.27).

Incorrect date displayed in calendar playback.

Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. ‘CLOCK SET’ is incorrect (P.19).

(Incorrect date may be displayed in calendar playback on pictures copied to computer

and then back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)

Depending on the subject, an interference fringe may appear on the screen.

This is called moire. This is not a malfunction.

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Playback (continued)

White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.

If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may

appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air.

This is not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their

position differ in every picture.

Sounds of camera operations will be recorded in motion pictures.

Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts lens

aperture during motion picture recording; this is not a fault.

TV, computer, printer

No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured.

Not connected correctly (P.86, 87). TV input setting not set to auxiliary input. ‘VIDEO OUT’ not set to ‘PAL’ (P.26). TV is not compatible with SDHC memory card. (When using SDHC memory card)

TV screen display different to LCD monitor.

Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.

Cannot play motion pictures on TV.

Card is inserted into TV.

→ Connect with AV cable (supplied) or component cable (optional: DMW-HDC2) and

play on camera (P.86, 87).

Picture is not displayed on full TV screen.

Check ‘TV ASPECT’ settings (P.26).

Cannot send pictures to computer.

Not connected correctly (P.81). Check whether computer has recognised camera. Set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PC’ (P.25).

Computer does not recognise card (only reads built-in memory).

Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place. Set mode dial to any except .

I want to play computer pictures on my camera.

Use the supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer- to copy pictures from computer

to camera. To save to clipboard, use software to copy from computer to card, then

copy to clipboard folder with ‘COPY’ (P.80) in PLAYBACK menu.

Cannot print when connecting to printer.

Printer not compatible with PictBridge. Set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PictBridge (PTP)’ (P.25).

Edges cut off pictures when printing.

Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing.

(Consult printer operating manual.)

Pictures taken on ‘ASPECT RATIO’.

→ If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.

Others

Menu not displayed in desired language.

Change ‘LANGUAGE’ setting (P.27).

Camera rattles if shaken.

This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.

Cannot set ‘AUTO REVIEW’.

Cannot be set when any of the following are in use: ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘BURST’, the

‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI ASPECT’ (DMC-TZ5 only) scene modes, MOTION PICTURE mode, or ‘AUDIO REC.’.

Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations.

‘AF ASSIST LAMP’ set to ‘ON’ (P.63).

AF ASSIST LAMP is not illuminated.

‘AF ASSIST LAMP’ is set to ‘OFF’. Not illuminated in bright locations or when using ‘SCENERY’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’,

‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘FIREWORKS’, ‘AERIAL PHOTO’, or ‘SUNSET’ scene modes.

Camera is hot.

Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or

quality.

Lens makes a clicking noise.

When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor

brightness may also change, but this is due to aperture settings being made.

(Does not affect recording.)

Clock is incorrect.

Camera has been left for a long period. → Reset the clock (P.19). (Date will be set to ‘0:00 0. 0. 0’ for pictures if clock is not set.)

Long time was taken to set clock (clock behind by this amount).

When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the subject become coloured.

Pictures may be slightly warped or coloured around the edges, depending on the

zoom ratio, but this is not a fault.

File numbers are not recorded in sequence.

File numbers are reset when new folders are created (P.82).

File numbers have jumped backwards.

Battery was removed/inserted with power on. (Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly recorded.)

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Usage cautions and notes

When in use

Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault.

To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location.

(Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer)

Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such

as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected.

Do not extend the supplied cord or cable. Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can

cause surface damage or coating to peel).

Caring for your camera

To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect AC mains lead, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Use a well-wrung wet cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping again with a dry

cloth.

Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage

the outer casing and finish of the camera. If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully. Do not touch the lens barrier (P.13).

When not using for a while

Turn off the camera before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed

to prevent damage through over-discharge). Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries

in cool (15 °C-25 °C) places with low humidity (40% - 60%) and no major temperature

changes. Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.

Memory cards

To prevent damage to cards and data

• Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static

electricity.

• Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.

• Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. When disposing of/transferring memory cards

• If using the ‘format’ or ‘delete’ functions on your camera or computer, this only

changes the file management information, and does not completely delete the data from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards, we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using commercially available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card. Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.

Battery and Charger

Store battery in battery carrying case after use. Do not use if damaged or dented (especially connectors),

e.g. by dropping (can cause faults).

Estimated recording capacity of 300 [330

is based on the following CIPA 2 standards.

1 DMC-TZ4

CIPA standards:

• Using Panasonic SD memory card (16 MB) • Using the

supplied battery • Temperature 23 °C, humidity 50% • NORMAL PICTURE mode • LCD monitor ON (The number of recordable pictures decreases in AUTO POWER LCD, POWER LCD, and HIGH ANGLE mode) • STABILIZER (MODE1) • First picture taken 30 sec. after power turned on • 1 picture taken per 30 sec. • Full flash used for every other picture • Zoom operation for each picture (max. W → max. T, or max. T → max. W) • The camera turned off after each 10 pictures, battery allowed to cool

CIPA = Camera & Imaging Products Association

When charging

• Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.

• Keep at least 1 m away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).

• Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.

• Always remove from mains socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in

place).

Notice about the rechargeable battery

The battery is designated recyclable. Please follow your local recycling regulations.

SDHC Logo is a trademark. Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are

trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

] pictures (P.16)

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Recording picture/time capacity

Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly.

Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

Varies according to ‘ASPECT RATIO’ (P.56), ‘PICTURE SIZE’ (P.55), or ‘QUALITY’

(P.55) settings.

ASPECT RATIO

PICTURE SIZE

QUALITY

Built-in memory

16 MB 32 MB 64 MB

128 MB

card

256 MB 512 MB

16 GB

Memory

9 M

(3456×2592)

10 22 12 25 14 28 20 40 32 62 51 97 240 400 11 23 14 28 15 32 22 45 36 69 12 25 16 33 18 37 27 53 47 91

252637510816132668110 26373851291836484107141225

6 12 6 14 7 16 11 23 18 36 29 56145230 613 716 81813262040 714 919102115302753 13 26 14 30 16 34 24 48 38 75 61 115 290 480 14 28 16 33 19 38 27 54 43 83 15 31 19 40 22 45 32 63 57 105 27 55 30 61 35 69 50 99 78 150 125 230 600 970 29 58 34 69 39 78 56 110 88 165 31 63 41 81 46 92 66 125 115 220 54 105 61 120 68 135 98 190 150 290 240 460 1170 1900 57 110 68 135 77 150 110 210 170 330 62 120 80 155 91 180 130 250 220 430

105 210 120 240 135 270 195 380 300 590 480 910 2320 3770 115 220 135 260 150 300 210 430 340 650 125 240 160 310 180 350 250 500 450 860

1 GB

210 430 240 480 270 540 390 770 600 1180 970 1830 4640 7550 230 450 270 530 300 600 440 860 680 1310 250 490 320 630 360 710 520 1000 900 1720

2 GB

440 860 490 970 550 1090 790 1530 1220 2360 1920 3610 8780

4 GB

860 1690 970 1910 1090 2150 1560 3010 2410 4640 3770 7090

8 GB

1760 3450 1980 3890 2230 4380 3180 6130 4910 9440 7670 3550 6950 3980 7840 4490 8820 6410

8 M

(3264×2448)

7 M EZ

(3072×2304)

5 M EZ

(2560×1920)

12350

3 M EZ

(2048×1536)

9880

2 M EZ

(1600×1200)

14440 35080 49120

19000 15440 29070 70590 98840

0.3 M EZ (640×480)

12290

17240 24130

8.5 M

(3552×2368)

460 910 550 1070 620 1220 890 1700 1360 2560 500 990 650 1270 730 1420 1040 1980 1800 3410

920 1800 1080 2110 1230 2410 1740 3350 2680 5020 990 1940 1280 2510 1450 2800 2040 3890 3540 6700 1870 3660 2210 4300 2500 4910 3550 6820 5450 3770 7370 4450 8660 5040 9880 7160

7 M

(3264×2176)

6 M EZ

(3072×2048)

(2560×1712)

4.5 M EZ (2048×1360)

13720 10980 20590

2.5 M EZ

7.5 M

(3712×2088)

10230

2020 3960 2610 5110 2950 5710 4160 7920 7220 4080 7970 5250

Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

Varies according to ‘PICTURE MODE’ (P.52) setting.

PICTURE MODE 30fpsVGA 10fpsVGA 30fpsQVGA 10fpsQVGA 30fps16:9H 115fps16:9H Built-in memory — — 1 min 43 s 5 min — — — —

16 MB 6 s 26 s 26 s 1 min 22 s — 4 s 5 s 22 s 32 MB 17 s 58 s 59 s 2 min 55 s 4 s 12 s 14 s 50 s 64 MB 39 s 2 min 2 min 6 min 13 s 29 s 33 s 1 min 45 s

128 MB 1 min 23 s 4 min 10 s 4 min 10 s 12 min 20 s 29 s 1 min 1 s 1 min 11 s 3 min 35 s

Memory

256 MB 2 min 45 s 8 min 10 s 8 min 10 s 24 min 1 min 2 min 2 min 20 s 7 min 512 MB 5 min 30 s 16 min 20 s 16 min 20 s 47 min 50 s 2 min 4 min 4 min 40 s 14 min

card

1 GB 11 min 32 min 50 s 32 min 50 s 1 h 35 min 4 min 8 min 10 s 9 min 20 s 28 min 10 s 2 GB 22 min 30 s 1 h 7 min 1 h 7 min 3 h 15 min 8 min 20 s 16 min 50 s 19 min 20 s 57 min 30 s 4 GB 44 min 20 s 2 h 11 min 2 h 11 min 6 h 22 min 16 min 40 s 33 min 20 s 38 min 1 h 53 min 8 GB 1 h 30 min 4 h 28 min 4 h 28 min 12 h 59 min 33 min 50 s 1 h 7 min 1 h 17 min 3 h 50 min

16 GB 3 h 1 min 8 h 59 min 8 h 59 min 26 h 8 min 1 h 8 min 2 h 16 min 2 h 36 min 7 h 43 min

30fps16:9 (L) 10fps16:9 (L)

Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 15 minutes.

The maximum continuous recording time (up to 15 minute) is displayed on the screen.

6 M

(3264×1840)

(3072×1728)

10290

DMC-TZ5 2 DMC-TZ4

11490

3.5 M EZ

(2560×1440)

8370

15940 14530 27450

5.5 M EZ

5950

2 M EZ

(1920×1080)

13640

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Specifications

Digital Camera: Information for your safety

Power Source DC 5.1 V

Power Consumption

Camera effective pixels Image sensor

Lens

Digital zoom Extra optical zoom Focus

Focus range

Normal/Motion picture Macro/Intelligent Auto/

Clipboard

Scene mode Shutter system Motion picture recording

Burst recording

Burst speed

Number of recordable

pictures

Hi-speed burst

Burst speed

Number of recordable

pictures

ISO sensitivity

Shutter speed

White balance Exposure (AE)

Metering mode LCD monitor

When recording: 1.3 W (DMC-TZ5)/1.2 W (DMC-TZ4) When playing back: 0.6 W

DMC-TZ5: 9,100,000 pixels DMC-TZ4: 8,100,000 pixels DMC-TZ5: 1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels

DMC-TZ4: 1/2.5” CCD, total pixel number 8,320,000 pixels

Primary colour filter Optical 10 x zoom

f=4.7 mm to 47 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 280 mm)/F3.3 to F4.9 Max.4 x Max. 16.9 x (DMC-TZ5)/Max. 15.9 x (DMC-TZ4) Normal/Macro

Face detection/9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (High speed)/ 1-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing

50 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to 5 cm (Wide)/ 1 m (Tele) to

There may be difference in above settings. Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter 1280 × 720 pixels

848 × 480 pixels /640 × 480 pixels /320 × 240 pixels ( Only when using an SD Memory Card) 30,15 (DMC-TZ5 only), or 10 frames/second with audio.

DMC-TZ5: 2.5 pictures/second (Burst), Approx. 2 pictures/second (Unlimited) DMC-TZ4: 3 pictures/second (Burst), Approx. 2 pictures/second (Unlimited)

DMC-TZ5: Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine),

DMC-TZ4: Max. 7 pictures (Standard), max. 4 pictures (Fine),

DMC-TZ5: Approx. 6 pictures/second DMC-TZ4: Approx. 7 pictures/second

Approx. 20 pictures (When using the built-in memory, immediately after formatting) Max. 100 pictures (When using a card, differs depending on the type of card and the recording conditions)

AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 - 6400

8 to 1/2000th [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds

AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White set AUTO (Programme AE)

Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV) Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot

DMC-TZ5:

3.0” low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)

DMC-TZ4:

2.5” amorphous silicon TFT LCD (Approx. 230,400 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)

(2 m unless max.T)

(DMC-TZ5 only)/

Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card (Unlimited).

Flash

Microphone Speaker Recording media

Picture size

Still picture

Motion pictures

(

Only when using an SD

Memory Card)

Quality Recording file format

Still Picture

Still pictures with audio

Motion pictures

Interface

Terminal

Dimensions (excluding the projection part)

Mass

Operating temperature Operating humidity

Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A46A): Information for your safety

Output CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Input 110 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A

Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S007E): Information for your safety

Voltage/capacity 3.7 V 1000 mAh

Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx.60 cm to 5.3 m (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced flash ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced flash OFF

Monaural Monaural Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/

MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only)

When the aspect ratio setting is [

DMC-TZ5:

3456 × 2592 pixels / 3072 × 2304 pixels / 2560×1920 pixels /

2048×1536 pixels / 1600 × 1200 pixels / 640 × 480 pixels

DMC-TZ4:

3264 × 2448 pixels / 2560 × 1920 pixels / 2048 × 1536 pixels /

1600 × 1200 pixels / 640 × 480 pixels

When the aspect ratio setting is [

DMC-TZ5:

3552 × 2368 pixels / 3072 × 2048 pixels / 2560 × 1712 pixels / 2048 × 1360 pixels

DMC-TZ4: 3264 × 2176 pixels / 2560 × 1712 pixels / 2048 × 1360 pixels

When the aspect ratio setting is [

DMC-TZ5: 3712 × 2088 pixels / 3072 × 1728 pixels / 2560 × 1440 pixels / 1920 × 1080 pixels

DMC-TZ4: 3264 × 1840 pixels / 2560 × 1440 pixels / 1920 × 1080 pixels

1280 × 720 pixels 640 × 480 pixels /320 × 240 pixels

Fine/Standard

JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)/DPOF corresponding

JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) + QuickTime

QuickTime Motion JPEG Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed)

Analogue video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Component/Audio line output (monaural)

COMPONENT OUT: Dedicated jack (10 pin) DIGITAL/AV OUT: Dedicated jack (8 pin) DC IN: Dedicated jack (2 pin)

DMC-TZ5: Approx. 103.3 mm (W) × 59.3 mm (H) × 36.5 mm (D) DMC-TZ4: Approx. 103.3 mm (W) × 59.3 mm (H) × 36.2 mm (D)

Excluding card and battery: DMC-TZ5 Approx. 214

With card and battery: DMC-TZ5 Approx. 240

0 °C to 40 °C 10% to 80%

(DMC-TZ5 only) / 848 × 480 pixels /

DMC-TZ4 Approx. 234

]

DMC-TZ4 Approx. 208

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