Panasonic DMC-TZ6, DMC-TZ65, DMC-TZ7 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ7

DMC-TZ6 DMC-TZ65

“AVCHD Lite” and “AVCHD Lite” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Web Site: http://panasonic.net

Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)

Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

All descriptions and logos pertaining to HDMI, VIERA Link, AVCHD Lite,

and Dolby pertain to DMC-TZ7 only.

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.

• Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

• 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.

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 for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you 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. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. 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]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

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.16).

Charge the battery

Insert the battery and the card

Turn on the power

Set REC/PLAY switch to

Set the mode dial to

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

• For customers: 0844 844 3856

• 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 extended guarantee?

Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.

This manual provides operating instructions for the DMC-TZ7/DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65. The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used. The descriptions in this manual are primarily based on the DMC-TZ7. Details about functions specific to each model are indicated by symbols added to headings or at the end of descriptions, etc.

(Example) Functions available in the DMC-TZ7 only: Functions available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65 only:

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.

● Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens!

AV cable

HDMI mini cable (optional)

● Easy operation with VIERA remote control

‘VIERA Link’ support

● With your printer Connect directly to easily print pictures at home. Use a PictBridge-compatible printer.

USB connection cable

● At digital photo centre Give card to shop assistant to print pictures.

SD memory card

Record

Taking picture with automatic settings

● Camera automatically detects the scene ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’ mode (P.32)

● Automatically adjusts the optimum focus and brightness settings based on the movement of the subject

‘AF TRACKING’ (P.34)

● Recognises faces and brings them into sharp focus ‘Face detection’ (P.34, 73)

Wide Angle

● Everyone can fit into a group photo

‘25 mm wide angle lens’

Zoom Shooting (P.37)

● ‘Optical 12x zoom’ (‘21.4x zoom’ with Extra optical zoom) for close-up pictures of people at a distance

Taking Motion Pictures (P.61, 64)

●

Quick switching to motion picture recording at the touch of a button ‘Motion picture Button’

●

High-definition motion picture recording over extended durations

‘AVCHD Lite’ (1280 x 720p)

● Zoom functions available even during motion picture recording

Face recognition function (P.65)

● Detect faces close to those that have been registered for priority focus and exposure adjustment. ‘Face recognition’

P.28

View

P.107

P.104

Save and enjoy your pictures!

Use the bundled software ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO3’ for

● Saving, retouching, and managing your images

● Creating DVD discs (AVCHD/DVD-Video) from recorded

motion pictures

SD memory card

With DVD recorder

Save to DVD or hard disk

SD memory card

USB connection cable

AV cable

P.99

Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory

3232

card slots.

● SD memory card/SDHC memory card (optional)

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See respective products’ instruction manuals for details.

Can be used on SDHC memory card-compatible devices.

‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition’ is included with the DMC-TZ7 model.

‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0’ is included with the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65 model. In this manual, ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ refers to either version of the software.

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Contents

Before use

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

Read first .....................................................10

To prevent damage and faults .....................10

Standard accessories ......................... 11

Names of parts..................................... 12

Cursor button ..............................................12

Preparations

Charging battery .................................. 13

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

Picture save destination

(cards and built-in memory) ........................16

Remaining battery and memory capacity ....16

Setting the clock .................................. 17

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

Menu type ...................................................19

Using Quick menu .......................................20

Using SETUP menu ......................... 21

CLOCK SET/ WORLD TIME/ TRAVEL DATE/ BEEP/ VOLUME/

MONITOR ..............................................21

LCD MODE/ DISPLAY SIZE/ GUIDE LINE/ HISTOGRAM/

REC AREA ..................................... 22

ECONOMY/ AUTO REVIEW ............ 23

ZOOM RESUME/ NO.RESET/

RESET/ USB MODE .........................24

VIDEO OUT/ TV ASPECT/

HDMI MODE ..............................25

VIERA Link

FORMAT/ LANGUAGE .....................26

DEMO MODE ........................................27

/ VERSION DISP/

Basics

Basic shooting operation ............ 28

Holding the camera/Direction detection function

Mode dial .....................................................29

Basic shooting operation ... 30

Holding the camera/Direction detection function

Mode dial .....................................................31

...29

...31

Taking picture with automatic settings

Face Detection and Face Recognition ........ 34

AF TRACKING ............................................34

Taking pictures with your own settings

Align focus for desired composition ............36

Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom

DIGITAL ZOOM .....................................39

Viewing your pictures (NORMAL PLAY)

... 32

... 35

... 37

...

Deleting pictures .................................41

To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures

...41

Application (Record)

Changing recording information display

Taking pictures with flash ...................43

Taking close-up pictures/motion pictures

TELE MACRO ......................................45

MACRO ZOOM.......................................46

Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment

Taking images with self-timer ............ 48

Taking pictures/motion pictures with

exposure compensation ..................... 49

EXPOSURE ..........................................49

AUTO BRACKET (Pictures only) ..........49

Taking pictures by automatically

changing the aspect ratio ............ 50

Taking pictures according to the scene

PORTRAIT/ SOFT SKIN/

TRANSFORM/ SELF PORTRAIT ..... 52

SCENERY/ PANORAMA ASSIST/

SPORTS ................................................53

NIGHT PORTRAIT/ NIGHT SCENERY/ FOOD/

PARTY/ CANDLE LIGHT ..................54

BABY/ PET/ SUNSET ..................55

HIGH SENS./ HI-SPEED BURST ..... 56

FLASH BURST/ STARRY SKY .........57

FIREWORKS/ BEACH/ SNOW/

AERIAL PHOTO/ PIN HOLE ............. 58

FILM GRAIN/ UNDERWATER ..........59

Setting frequently-used scene

modes on the mode dial ................ 60

Taking motion pictures .......... 61

... 42

... 45

... 47

... 51

Taking motion pictures

... 64 Taking pictures with the face

recognition function ............... 65

Face Recognition function ...........................65

Face registration .........................................65

Useful features for travel .................... 67

TRAVEL DATE ....................................... 67

WORLD TIME ........................................68

Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu

PICTURE SIZE ......................................69

QUALITY/ ASPECT RATIO/

INTELLIGENT ISO ................................70

SENSITIVITY .........................................71

WHITE BALANCE .................................72

FACE RECOG. / AF MODE .....73

PRE AF/ I.EXPOSURE DIGITAL ZOOM/

STABILIZER .........................................77

MIN. SHTR SPEED/ AUDIO REC./

AF ASSIST LAMP ..................................78

CLOCK SET/ REC MODE ........ 79

REC QUALITY/ CONTINUOUS AF/

WIND CUT .....................................80

METERING MODE ............. 75

/ BURST ......................76

COLOR MODE

... 69

Taking/viewing clipboard pictures .... 81

Taking clipboard pictures/

Viewing clipboard pictures .........................81

Zoom mark/CLIPBOARD menu ..................82

Application (View)

Viewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback)... 83 Viewing motion pictures/pictures with audio

Different playback methods ...............85

SLIDE SHOW ........................................86

MODE PLAY .................................. 87

CATEGORY PLAY .................................88

FAVORITE PLAY ...................................88

Using PLAYBACK menu .....................89

CALENDAR/ TITLE EDIT ..................89

Text input method ........................................89

TEXT STAMP ......................................... 90

RESIZE ..................................................91

..... 84

TRIMMING .............................................92

LEVELING/ FACE RECOG. ......93

ASPECT CONV. / ROTATE DISP. ...94

FAVORITE ............................................. 95

PRINT SET ............................................96

PROTECT/ AUDIO DUB. ..................97

COPY .....................................................98

Connecting with other devices

Copying recorded pictures ................. 99

Dubbing playback images via AV cables ..... 99

Copying to computers .................................99

Using with your PC ............................ 100

Copying still pictures and motion pictures 101 Using the Multi Conversion Adaptor (optional) ...

103

Printing ............................................... 104

Printing multiple pictures/

Print with date and text ..............................105

Making print settings on camera ...............106

Viewing on TV screen .......................107

Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI ControlTM)

...108 ...109

Others

List of LCD monitor displays ............ 112

In recording ............................................... 112

In playback ................................................ 113

Message displays .............................. 114

Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 116

Usage cautions and notes ................ 122

Recording picture/time capacity ...... 124

Specification ...................................... 128

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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

for video or image damage 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 hand strap to avoid dropping camera. Hanging any items other than the supplied hand strap from the camera can apply pressure against it.)

•

Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.

Do not get the camera wet or insert

foreign objects This camera is not waterproof.

• 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.

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.122).

Standard accessories

Part numbers are as of February 2009

Battery Pack

DMW-BCG10E

• Charge the battery before use.

(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)

Battery Charger

DE-A66A

(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)

Battery Carrying Case

VGQ0E45

AC Mains Lead

K2CT3CA00004

Hand Strap

VFC4297

USB Connection Cable

K1HA14AD0001

AV Cable

K1HA14CD0001

CD-ROM

• Install software on your computer to use it.

Camera ON/ OFF switch

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• 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.16)

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

Optional Accessories

• Lithium Ion Battery: DMW-BCG10E

• AC Adaptor: DMW-AC5EB

• Multi Conversion Adaptor: DMW-MCA1

• Leather Case: DMW-CT3

• Semi Hard Case: DMW-CHTZ3

• Marine Case: DMW-MCTZ7

• HDMI mini cable : RP-CDHM15/

RP-CDHM30

• SDHC Memory Card

32 GB RP-SDV32GE1K 16 GB RP-SDV16GE1K 12 GB RP-SDM12GE1K 8 GB RP-SDV08GE1K 6 GB RP-SDM06GE1K 4 GB RP-SDM04GE1K 4 GB RP-SDV04GE1K

• SD Memory Card

2 GB RP-SDM02GE1A 2 GB RP-SDV02GE1A 1 GB RP-SDR01GE1A

• CardBus PC Card Adapter

BN-SDPC3E

• Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

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. (Always read your device’s operating instructions before proceeding)

Names of parts

Cursor button

Hand strap eyelet

Charging battery

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

Mode dial

( P.29, P.31)

Shutter button

( P.28, P.30)

Camera ON/OFF switch (P.17) Flash ( P.29, P.31) Self-timer indicator (P.48)/

Zoom lever (P.37)

AF assist lamp Lens barrel

(P.11)

Lens

(P.78)

STEREO MIC1 ( P.61 ( 64), 78, 97)

Speaker (P.21) LCD monitor

(P.21, 22, 42, 112)

Status indicator

(P.15, 32)

REC/PLAY switch

( P.28, 40, P.30, 40)

DISPLAY button (P.42) Q.MENU (Quick setting P.20)/

delete button

(P.41)

Motion picture button E.ZOOM button (P.38)

• Do not use any other adaptors except a genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (DMW-MCA1; optional).

Release lever (P.15)

Tripod receptacle

Card/Battery door (P.15)

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

HDMI socket

(P.108, 109)

AV/DIGITAL/MULTI socket

104, 107)

• Always use a genuine

(P.101, 103,

Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E: optional).

(P.61)

About batteries that you can use with this unit (as of February 2009)

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10E.

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

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

This camera has a function identifying batteries that can be used, and this function is

• compatible with the dedicated battery (DMW-BCG10E). (Batteries not compatible with this function cannot be used.)

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

MENU/SET

(menu display/set/finish) (P.18)

Left cursor button (◄)

• Self-timer (P.48)

Down cursor button (▼)

• Macro mode (P.45)

• AF Lock (AF tracking) (P.34, 73)

In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by▲▼◄►.

The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used. The

descriptions in this manual are primarily based on the DMC-TZ7.

DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65 has only one microphone (Monaural).

This is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65.

The size in the DMC-TZ6 is different.

DMC-TZ6 does not have this button.

Up cursor button (▲)

• Exposure compensation (P.49)

• Auto bracket (P.49)

• Multi aspect

• White balance fine adjustment (P.72)

Right cursor button (►)

• Flash (P.43)

(P.50)

Charging light (CHARGE)

On:

Charging in progress, approx. 130 min. (Max.)

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

a dry cloth.

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.

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Charging battery

(Continued)

Inserting battery and card

The battery life

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).

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

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

• LCD monitor ON (The number of recordable pictures decreases in AUTO POWER LCD, POWER LCD, and HIGH ANGLE

• Using Panasonic SD memory card (32 MB)

• Using the supplied battery

• NORMAL PICTURE mode

Approx. 300 pictures Approx. 320 pictures

Approx. 150 min Approx. 160 min

• First picture taken 30 sec. after power turned on (STABILIZER ‘AUTO’)

• 1 picture taken per 30 sec.

mode)

• Full flash used for every other picture

• Zoom operation for each picture (max. W → max. T, or max. T → max. W)

• Power turned off after each 10 pictures, battery allowed to cool

By CIPA standard in normal picture mode

Battery (check orientation)

Card (check orientation)

Do not touch terminal

Number reduced if intervals longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter (75 pictures / 80 pictures ) for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions.

Playback time Approx. 300 min

The number of recordable pictures or available recording time may vary slightly according to battery and usage conditions.

Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

• Continuous recording with ‘REC MODE’ set to ‘AVCHD Lite’ and ‘REC QUALITY’ to ‘SH’ Available recording time varies according to usage conditions and intervals between recording.

Available recording time will be reduced when the camera is switched ‘ON’/‘OFF’, recording is

stopped/started, or zoom operations are used frequently.

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. When charging

• Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.

• Keep at least 1 m (3.28 feet) 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).

Store battery in battery carrying case after use. Do not use if damaged or dented (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can cause faults).

Notice about the rechargeable battery

The battery is designated recyclable. Please follow your local recycling regulations.

Approx. 90 min See P.125 for details.

To remove

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

direction of arrow.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10E). 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.

Status indicator

Lever

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF

Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position and open the lid

OPEN

LOCK

Release lever

Completely insert battery and card

(both click into place)

Close lid

Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.

press down in

centre.

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Inserting battery and card

To change time setting

(Continued)

Setting the clock

( The clock is not set when the

camera is shipped.)

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 - 32 GB) Can only be used with devices compatible with SDHC memory cards. (Always read your device’s operating instructions before proceeding)

•

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

Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already

been formatted with a computer or another device. (P.26)

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 pictures only)

SD memory card/

SDHC memory card

Switch (LOCK)

Built-in memory (approx. 40 MB)

Built-in memory is slower than SD memory card. ‘QVGA’ in ‘REC QUALITY’ (P.80) only can be available to record motion pictures in the built-in memory. Clipboard pictures (P.81) are saved to built-in memory. Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (P.98).

Remaining battery and memory capacity

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red (or status indicator flashed when LCD monitor is off), recharge or replace battery. (P.13)

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

Pictures remaining ( P.124 P.126)

When in operation

(Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red. This means that an operation is in progress, such as the recording, reading, deleting, or formatting of pictures. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional) (this may cause damage to or loss of data). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again.

(optional)

3232

SDHC logo

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

Select the setting item (year, month, date, time, display order, time display format), and set.

REC/PLAY switch

Select ‘CLOCK SET’ from SETUP menu (P.21), perform

and .

• 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.

• To cancel → Press

•

Setting example of display order and time display format [D/M/Y] [AM/PM]: PM 12:34 15.APR.2009 [M/D/Y] [24HRS]: 12:34 APR.15.2009 [Y/M/D] [24HRS]: 2009.4.15 12:34

When set to [AM/PM], 0:00 midnight is AM 12:00, and 0:00 noon is PM 12:00.

Set

To set local time at travel

destination

‘WORLD TIME’ (P.68)

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

Press ‘MENU/SET’

Select the

setting

item

Set the

time, or display.

Press ‘MENU/SET’

Select the display format

date,

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.)

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

pictures in digital photo centre or when using ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.90). Year can be set between 2000 and 2099. After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not displayed on the

camera screen.

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Using menus

Menu type

To enable optimum usage of the camera, various functions can be activated and setting can be changed from the menus.

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

(REC/PLAY switch

, Mode dial )

Bring up the menu

Camera ON/OFF switch

Shutter button

Mode dial

The selected item is displayed with an orange background.

Select SETUP menu

REC/PLAY switch

To restore default settings

‘RESET’ (P.24)

Highlight Select and return

Turns

orange

Select the item

to menu items

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

Item

Select the setting

Settings

Selected setting

Finish

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

REC menu

MOTION PICTURE menu

Changing image preferences

(P.69 - 80)

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

SETUP menu

Making the camera more convenient to use (P.21 - 27)

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

PLAYBACK MODE menu

Viewing recorded pictures

(P.85 - 88)

• Choose a playback type to see slideshows or just your favourite pictures.

PLAYBACK menu

Using your pictures (P.89 - 98)

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

REC/PLAY switch

REC menu

MOTION

PICTURE menu

REC menu

Settings display may vary according to items.

Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting.

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Using menus

(Continued)

Using SETUP menu

Using Quick menu

Recording menu items can be called up easily.

Set to

Display ‘Quick menu’

Hold

Select item and setting

Select

Press

Settings items displayed vary depending on recording mode.

Setting

Quick menu

Item

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.18)

Item Settings, notes

CLOCK SET

Set the date and time. (P.17)

WORLD TIME

Set the local time at travel destination. (P.68)

TRAVEL DATE

Record the number of days elapsed in your travels. (P.67)

BEEP

Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds.

VOLUME

Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels).

MONITOR

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

Set time, date, and display format.

DESTINATION: Set the local time at travel destination. HOME: Set date and time at home area.

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

LOCATION OFF/SET (Input name of destination.) (P.89)

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)

+1 - +3: Brighter ±0: Standard

−1 - −3: Darker

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Using SETUP menu

(Continued)

See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu.

Item Settings, notes

LCD MODE

Make LCD monitor easier to see.

DISPLAY SIZE

Change the display size of the menu.

GUIDE LINE

Select recording information display and types of guidelines. (P.42)

HISTOGRAM

Check subject brightness on graph. (P.42)

REC AREA

Enables verification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording.

OFF: Normal (cancel setting)

AUTO POWER LCD:

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.

POWER LCD:

Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use).

HIGH ANGLE:

Makes screen easier to see when taking pictures from high positions. (becomes harder to see from the front)

• ‘HIGH ANGLE’ will be cancelled when power 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.

• ‘AUTO POWER LCD’ cannot be set in playback mode.

• The number of recordable pictures and the recording time are reduced when using ‘AUTO POWER LCD’ or ‘POWER LCD’.

STANDARD/LARGE

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

PATTERN

/ : Change the patterns of guide lines.

OFF/ON

• Recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpreted as a guideline.

• When using extended optical zoom, the recordable area may not always be displayed for certain zoom ratios.

• This setting cannot be used with Intelligent Auto Mode.

This section is not recorded.

Item Settings, notes

ECONOMY

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

AUTO REVIEW

Automatically display pictures immediately after taking them.

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

Automatically shut off power 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.

• 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’, ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘HI-SPEED

BURST’, and ‘FLASH BURST’ scene modes, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘MULTI ASPECT

’, ‘BURST’ Mode, or pictures with audio, auto review performed regardless of setting.

• Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.

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The ‘REC AREA’ menu item is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65.

Using SETUP menu

(Continued)

See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu.

Item Settings, notes

ZOOM RESUME

Remember the zoom ratio when turning power 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.26).

• 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.102, 121)

RESET REC. SETTINGS? YES/NO

RESET SETUP PARAMETERS? YES/NO

• Information registered in ‘FACE RECOG.’ is reset if recording settings are reset.

• 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

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).

HDMI MODE

Set the output resolution when connected to a high-definition TV with an HDMI mini cable (optional). (P.108)

/PAL:

NTSC

Motion pictures that were recorded in AVCHD Lite may not be played back correctly in some cases.

• Operates when AV cable is connected.

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

AUTO: The output resolution is automatically

1080i: Outputs 1080 effective scanning lines in

720p: Outputs 720 effective scanning lines in

576p

When the video out is set to ‘PAL’

When the video out is set to ‘NTSC’

Interlaced and Progressive Formats

n ‘i’ = interlaced format (interlaced scanning), half of the effective scanning lines are displayed alternately every 1/50 second. In ‘p’ = progressive format (progressive scanning), high-density video signals are sent simultaneously for all effective scanning lines every 1/50 second. The HDMI socket of this camera supports ‘1080i’ high definition video output. To enjoy progressive video or high definition video, a TV compatible with these formats is required.

• Even if ‘1080i’ is set, the motion picture is output at 720p

during playback.

• If no video appears on the TV even though ‘AUTO’ is set,

try switching to ‘1080i’, ‘720p’, or ‘576p’ (‘480p’) to adjust to a video format that can be displayed on your TV. (See the manual for your TV.)

• This is activated when an HDMI mini cable (optional) is

connected.

• For further details, see P.108.

determined based on information from the connected TV.

interlaced format.

progressive format.

/480p2: Outputs 576 (or 480) effective scanning

lines in progressive format.

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The ‘HDMI MODE’ menu item is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65.

Using SETUP menu

(Continued)

See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu.

Item Settings, notes

VIERA Link

Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Linkcompatible devices, and operability with a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI mini cable (sold separately) (P.109).

VERSION DISP.

Check the version of the camera firmware.

FORMAT

Use when ‘BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR’ or ‘MEMORY CARD ERROR’ appears, or when formatting the builtin memory or card.

When a card/built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the content of the card/ built-in memory carefully before formatting.

LANGUAGE

Change display language.

OFF : Operations must be performed via the camera’s

own buttons.

ON: Operations may be performed via the remote control

of the VIERA Link-compatible device. (Not all operations will be available.) Operability of the camera’s own buttons will be limited.

• Works when connected via an HDMI mini cable (sold separately).

Current version is

displayed.

YES/NO

• This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P.13) or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional). (Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in 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.97)

• Do not turn off power 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)

/ DEUTSCH (German) / FRANÇAIS (French) /

Item Settings, notes

DEMO MODE

View demonstration of functions.

JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.: (Only during recording) Extent of jitter and of subject movement are shown on graph. (Estimate)

Large ← Small → Large

Jitter

Movement detection

• When the REC/PLAY switch is , a guidance message is displayed that asks the user to switch to .

• To stop→ Press display button (P.12).

• Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo.

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

AUTO DEMO : View introductory slideshow OFF/ON

• To close → Press ‘MENU/SET’

• If the camera is left switched on while connected to the AC adapter (DMW-AC5E, sold separately) and with no card inserted, the demo will automatically begin whenever no operations are performed for approx. 2 minutes.

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The ‘VIERA Link’ menu item is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65.

Basic shooting operation

Holding the camera/Direction detection function

Mode dial

Turn on the power

Shutter button

Set to

Status indicator

Motion picture button

• Motion pictures can be recorded immediately by pressing the motion picture button.

Set to the desired recording mode

Aim the camera and shoot

Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.

: Pictures and motion

pictures can be taken.

: The captured pictures and

motion pictures can be played back.

Please set the clock before shooting (P.17).

AF assist lamp

Flash

• Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not block the microphone when recording audio. (P.12)

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

• Pictures taken with camera held vertically can automatically be displayed vertically in playback. (Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.94) is 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.

Taking still pictures Press the shutter button

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Gently press the shutter button

Press halfway

(Adjust the focus)

Press and hold the shutter button to take picture

Press fully

For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65, see P.30.

Recording motion pictures Press the motion picture button

Press the motion picture button to start recording

Press the motion picture button again to finish recording

• Motion pictures cannot be recorded in (CLIPBOARD mode). (P.61)

Align to correct mode

INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode

NORMAL PICTURE Mode

MY SCN MODE

SCENE MODE

CLIPBOARD Mode

The current mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor when the mode dial is turned.

Take images with automatic settings (P.32).

Take images with customized settings (P.35).

Taking images in frequently-used scene modes (P.60).

Take images according to scene (P.51).

Take pictures as memos (P.81).

Basic shooting operation

Holding the camera/Direction detection function

Mode dial

Turn on the power

Shutter button

Set to

The illustration shows the DMC-TZ6.

Status indicator

Set to the desired recording mode

Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.

: Pictures and motion

pictures can be taken.

: The captured pictures and

motion pictures can be played back.

Please set the clock before shooting (P.17).

AF assist lamp

Flash

• Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not block the microphone when recording audio. (P.12)

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

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For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ7, see P.28.

(Press the shutter button)

Press halfway

(Adjust the focus)

Press fully

When recording motion pictures, fully press the shutter button one more time to end recording.

Align to correct mode

INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode

NORMAL PICTURE Mode

MY SCENE MODE

SCENE MODE

MOTION PICTURE Mode

CLIPBOARD Mode

The current mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor when the mode dial is turned.

Take pictures with automatic settings (P.32).

Take pictures with customized settings (P.35).

Taking pictures in frequently-used scene modes (P.60).

Take pictures according to scene (P.51).

Take motion pictures (P.64).

Take pictures as memos (P.81).

Aim the camera and shoot

Taking picture with automatic settings

Automatic scene detection

‘INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode’

Mode:

Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’, ‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.

Shutter button

Status indicator

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

• During AF tracking (P.34), the optimum scene is automatically selected for the subject where the focus was locked (AF Lock).

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 ‘i BABY’

(P.34)

Recognises movement

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

)

To take motion pictures (P.61)

Turn on the power

Backlight compensation

Backlight refers to the light that shines from behind the subject. When this occurs, the

Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.

subject appears darker, and so backlighting is automatically corrected by increasing the brightness of the entire image.

To use flash

Set to

Set to (INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode)

Focus range → (P.47). In addition to automatic scene detection, ‘INTELLIGENT ISO ’, ‘I.EXPOSURE’, and ‘BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION’ will operate automatically. The following menu items may be set in INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode.

•

Take a picture

Focus display (when focus

Press halfway

(Adjust the

focus)

Recognized scene icon displayed in blue for 2 sec.

Press fully

)

aligned: flashing → illuminated)

(REC menu): ‘PICTURE SIZE1’, ‘BURST’, ‘COLOR MODE1’, ‘FACE RECOG.1’

•

(MOTION PICTURE menu) : ‘REC MODE’, ‘REC QUALITY1’, ‘COLOR MODE1’

• (SETUP menu2): ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘BEEP1’, ‘LANGUAGE’ 1 Items that may be set differ from other recording modes. 2 Other items in the SETUP menu will reflect settings made in other recording modes.

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.51) 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:

• WHITE BALANCE: AWB • QUALITY: (Fine) • STABILIZER: AUTO

• AF MODE: (Face detection)1 • AF ASSIST LAMP: ON

• METERING MODE: (Multiple) • PRE AF: Q-AF

1 (11-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognised

The following functions cannot be used.

‘HISTOGRAM’, ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘MULTI ASPECT’ ,

‘WB ADJUST.’, ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’, ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’, ‘AUDIO REC.’

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

When using , (AUTO), (Auto/red-eye reduction) and (Slow sync./red-eye reduction) will be switched between automatically (see P.43 for details). A second flash will be emitted in and for red-eye reduction.

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

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Taking picture with automatic settings

‘INTELLIGENT AUTO mode’ (Continued)

Mode:

Taking pictures with your own settings

‘NORMAL PICTURE mode’

Mode:

Face Detection and Face Recognition

If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people appear as subjects in the image ( exposure are adjusted for the recognised faces. (P.73)

or ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and

Face Recognition

The faces of people who are taken frequently can be registered together with their

names, ages, and other information.

If pictures are taken with ‘FACE RECOG.’ (P.65) set to ‘ON’, priority is given to the focus

and exposure adjustments of the faces close to those that have been registered. Also, the camera memorises detected faces during Face Detection, automatically recognises faces which are taken frequently, and displays them on the face registration screen.

Face Recognition searches for faces close to those that have been registered. Correct

recognition of faces cannot be guaranteed.

In some cases, the camera may be unable to correctly distinguish between people with

similar facial characteristics, such as parents and children and brothers and sisters.

When using Face Recognition, the facial characteristics are extracted for performing

recognition, and so this process takes longer than regular Face Detection. For subjects registered as newborns and infants (people with birthdays set to less than 3 years),

is displayed, and the picture will be taken to give the skin a more healthy appearance.

AF TRACKING

Even if a subject where the focus was locked (AF Lock) moves, the camera can continue to keep it in focus.

Set AF MODE to AF tracking

• To cancel AF tracking → Press▲again.

AF tracking frame

Align the AF tracking frame with the subject, and then lock.

• To cancel AF Lock → Press▲.

• The optimum scene is detected for the subject where the focus was locked (AF Lock).

AF Lock successful: Yellow AF Lock failed: Red (flash)

Face recognition will be inactive while using AF tracking. Please refer to P.73 if AF Lock is not successful for certain objects.

Using REC menu (P.69) to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

Turn on the power

Shutter button

Zoom lever

Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.

Set to

Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)

Status indicator

To take motion pictures

(P.61)

To use zoom

(P.37)

To use flash

(P.43)

To adjust image brightness

(P.49)

To take close-up pictures

(P.45)

To adjust colouring

(P.72)

When (jitter alert) is displayed, use the optical image stabilizer (P.77), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.48). If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red, correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or change ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.71) settings.

Take a picture

Press halfway

(Adjust the

focus)

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

Press fully

Aperture value Shutter speed

Focus display (when focus aligned: flashing → illuminated)

Jitter alert display

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Taking pictures with your own settings

‘NORMAL PICTURE mode’ (Continued)

Mode:

Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom

Mode:

Align focus for desired composition

Useful when subject is not in centre of picture.

First adjust focus according to subject

Subjects/environments which may

make focusing difficult:

Hold down

halfway

• Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no colour contrast.

• Taking pictures through glass or near

AF area

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.73).

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not

aligned. Use the focus range displayed in red (P.47) as a reference. Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring the subject into focus if it is out of range.

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.

Focus display

Focus range

You can zoom in up to 12 times with ‘optical zoom’, and up to 21.4 times with ‘Extra optical zoom’ (pictures only) with lower picture quality. You can also use ‘digital zoom’ to zoom in even further.

Do not block the lens barrel movement while zooming.

Zoom In/Out

Restore Enlarge

Turn to W side Turn to T side

Zoom bar

Focus range (P.47)

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.69), and to ‘extra optical zoom’ (for further zooming) otherwise. (EZ is short for ‘extra optical zoom’.)

• Optical zoom • Extra optical zoom

Max. enlargement: 12 x Max. enlargement: 14.3 x - 21.4 x

Maximum zoom ratios by picture size

PICTURE SIZE

Max. enlargement 12 x 14.3 x 17.1 x

PICTURE SIZE

Max. enlargement 12 x 14.3 x 17.1 x

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 10 M (equivalent to 10.1 million pixels) area, meaning that the picture can be enlarged further.

Zoom bar

( displayed)

(Varies according to picture size.)

Optical zoom Extra optical zoom

10 M

9.5 M 9 M

10 M

9 M

7.5 M

7 M

6.5 M 6 M

7 M 6 M

5.5 M

5 M 3 M 2 M 0.3 M

4.5 M 3 M 2.5 M

4.5 M 2.5 M 2 M

5 M 3 M 2 M 0.3 M

4.5 M 2.5 M

3.5 M 2 M

21.4 x

21. 4 x

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Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom

(Continued)

Mode:

To enlarge quickly to max. ratio ‘EASY ZOOM’

Easy zoom cannot be used while recording motion pictures.

E.ZOOM

(zoom ratio changes with each press)

e.g. Picture size is 7M or less

1 x Extra optical zoom maximum ratio

e.g. Picture size is 7.5M or more

1 x 12 x 21.4 x

Picture quality is temporarily reduced.

10 M → 3 M

9 M → 2.5 M

7.5 M → 2 M

You can zoom further to the maximum digital zoom ratio if

‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ (P.39) is set to ‘ON’.

The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate. In certain recording modes, TELE MACRO function (P.45) 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.

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

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

Extra optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

‘MACRO ZOOM’, motion picture, ‘TRANSFORM’ ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’,

‘FLASH BURST’, ‘PIN HOLE’, and ‘FILM GRAIN’ scene modes

‘ZOOM RESUME’ (P.24) allows zoom ratio to be memorised even if power is turned off.

Enlarging further ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’

Zoom 4 times further than optical/extra optical zoom (maximum 48 x – 85.5 x). (Note that, with digital zoom, enlarging will lessen picture quality.)

Display REC menu Select ‘ON’

Select ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ Finish

Digital zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen.

e.g. With 48x

Digital zoom area

Digital zoom cannot be used in the following modes:

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

‘BABY’, ‘PET’, ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘FLASH BURST’, ‘PIN HOLE’, and ‘FILM GRAIN’), when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is not set to ‘OFF’

• 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.48).

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‘EASY ZOOM’ is not available in the DMC-TZ7/DMC-TZ6.

Viewing your pictures

REC/PLAY switch:

(NORMAL PLAY)

Deleting pictures

REC/PLAY switch:

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.81).)

Zoom lever

Set to

Scroll through pictures

File number

Picture number/

DISPLAY

To enlarge (playback zoom)

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→ ▲▼◄►

To playback as list

(P.83)

To view with different

playback modes

(slideshow, etc.)

(P.85)

To playback motion

pictures

(P.84)

Previous Next

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.

(Speed may vary according to playback conditions)

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 approx. 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.

Total pictures

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.

Set to

Press to delete displayed picture

Select ‘YES’

• Do not turn off

DISPLAY

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

the power during deletion.

To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures

(after step )

Select type of deletion

• To use ‘DELETE ALL’ → go to step

Delete

Select ‘YES’

Select the pictures to delete

(Repeat)

• To release → Press

DISPLAY again

Picture selected

Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:

• Protected pictures (P.97)

• Card switch is in ‘LOCK’ position. • Pictures not of DCF standard (P.40)

Motion pictures can also be deleted. To delete clipboard pictures, set mode dial to . To delete all data including protected images, perform FORMAT. (P.26)

• 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.95) and pictures have been registered.

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Changing recording information display

Taking pictures with flash

Mode:

Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms.

Press to change display

In recording mode

Recording information

In playback mode

Recording information

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). This can be used as a reference for exposure correction (P.49), etc.

• 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 mode),

• This is not displayed during motion picture recording.

(CLIPBOARD mode), MULTI ASPECT , or during playback zoom.

Guide lines

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

• INTELLIGENT AUTO mode and CLIPBOARD mode display

• This is not displayed in ‘MULTI ASPECT’ mode.

During playback zoom, motion picture playback, slideshow: Display on/off During menu display, multi playback or calendar playback: Display cannot be changed.

only.

Motion picture recording information

Recording information or histogram

1, 2

No display

(INTELLIGENT AUTO

No display Guide lines

Judge balance Judge centre of

Set ‘HISTOGRAM’ to ‘ON’ to display

histogram (P.22).

• Return to the ‘Recording information’ display by pressing the shutter button halfway.

•

Displayed when recording motion pictures instead of the left screen.

Select guide line pattern and

recording information display on/off with ‘GUIDE LINE’ setting (P.22).

• When

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

(Example)

OKDark← → Bright

subject

1, 3

Display ‘FLASH’

Select the desired type

Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet) 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 ON/RED-EYE reduction

(For ‘PARTY’ and ‘CANDLE LIGHT’ scene modes only (P.54))

• 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

Type, operations Uses

Can also be selected with ►.

corrected automatically when the flash is emitted.

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

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

Shutter speeds are as follows:

• , , , : 1/302 - 1/2000th

• , : 1/8

Varies according to ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ setting.

Max. 1/4 sec. when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ in use; max. 1 sec. when ‘STABILIZER’ set

2, 3

- 1/2000th

to ‘OFF’ or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’ mode, ‘SCENE MODE’, zoom position.

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

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Taking pictures with flash

(Continued)

Mode:

Taking close-up pictures/motion pictures

Mode:

Available types in each mode ( : default setting)

SCENE MODE

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○ ○○○○○-○

- - - -------

○

- ------

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

• The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures, scene mode, , , , , , , or .

Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom

Focus range

AUTO Approx. 0.6-5.3 m (1.97-17.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.6 m (3.28-11.8 feet) ISO80 Approx. 0.6-1.5 m (1.97-4.92 feet) Approx. 1.0m (3.28 feet)

SENSITIVITY

(P.71)

INTELLIGENT ISO

(P.70)

‘HIGH SENS.’ in SCENE MODE (P.56)

‘FLASH BURST’ in SCENE MODE (P.57)

ISO100 Approx. 0.6-1.6 m (1.97-5.25 feet) Approx. 1.0-1.1 m (3.28-3.61 feet) ISO200 Approx. 0.6-2.3 m (1.97-7.55 feet) Approx. 1.0-1.6 m (3.28-5.25 feet) ISO400 Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet) ISO800 Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2.62-15.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.2 m (3.28-10.5 feet) ISO1600 ISOMAX400 ISOMAX800 ISOMAX1600 ISO1600-

ISO6400 ISO100-

ISO3200

Approx. 1.15-6.7 m (3.77-22.0 feet) Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet) Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2.62-15.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.2 m (3.28-10.5 feet) Approx. 1.15-6.7 m (3.77-22.0 feet)

Approx. 1.15-13.5 m (3.77-44.3 feet)

Approx. 0.6-3.4 m (1.97-11.2 feet)

Do not touch or look at the flash (P.12) 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.

Max. W Max. T

Approx. 1.0-4.5 m (3.28-14.8 feet)

Approx. 1.0-9.1 m (3.28-29.9 feet)

Approx. 1.0-2.3 m (3.28-7.55 feet)

When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to ‘AF MACRO (

)’ enables you to take images at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 feet) for max. W).

Display ‘MACRO MODE’

Select ‘AF MACRO’

Focus may take time to align for subjects over 50 cm (1.64 feet) away. When using (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), macro recording can be activated by just pointing the camera at subject. ( display) AF MACRO automatically activates when AF MODE is set to (AF tracking). ( is not displayed.)

Take an image

Displayed for approx. 5 sec.

display

Taking close-up images without standing close to subject

‘TELE MACRO’ function

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 extended zoom optical ratios are close to the maximum T setting (10x or above for optical zoom). The

focus can be aligned for distances as close as 1m (3.28 feet).

Digital zoom may also be used. This function also operates when taking pictures in

the following scene modes.

Turn to

max. T

changes to

‘FOOD’, ‘CANDLE LIGHT’, ‘BABY’, ‘HIGH SENS.’,

‘UNDERWATER’, ‘PET’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘FLASH BURST’, ‘PIN HOLE’, ‘FILM GRAIN’

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Taking close-up pictures/motion pictures

(Continued)

Mode:

Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment

Taking images at even closer range ‘MACRO ZOOM’

To take even larger images of the subject, setting to ‘MACRO ZOOM’ enables the subject to appear even larger than when using AF MACRO.

Display ‘MACRO MODE’

Zoom lever

Select ‘MACRO ZOOM’

Displayed for approx. 5 sec.

Adjust the digital zoom magnification with the zoom lever

The zoom position is fixed at the Wide end. Focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) - ∞.

Return Enlarge

Digital zoom magnification (1x to 3x)

Take an image

In MACRO ZOOM, higher magnification results in lower picture quality. When set to MACRO ZOOM, extra optical zoom is cancelled. MACRO ZOOM setting cannot be used while recording in ‘MULTI ASPECT’ mode. We recommend using a tripod, the self-timer (P.48), and flash ‘FORCED FLASH

OFF’ (P.43).

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.

Focus range for (NORMAL PICTURE mode)

Focus range

Distance between the lens and the subject

1 x (max.W)

2 x

3 x

4 x

Zoom ratio

5 x - 8 x

9 x

10 x - 12 x

Focus range varies depending on the zoom ratio.

The focus range is identical under the following settings.

(max.T)

3 cm

(0.10 feet)

When a subject is too close to the camera, the image may not be properly focused.

: Focus range when ‘AF MACRO’ is set : Focus range when ‘AF MACRO’ is off

50 cm

(1.64 feet)

1 m

(3.28 feet)

• (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode) • (CLIPBOARD mode)

• FOOD, CANDLE LIGHT, BABY, HIGH SENS., UNDERWATER, PET, HI-SPEED

BURST, PIN HOLE, FILM GRAIN in SCENE mode

• When set to (AF MACRO) in (MOTION PICTURE mode)

The focus range is identical under the following settings.

• PORTRAIT, SOFT SKIN, TRANSFORM, PANORAMA ASSIST, SPORTS, PARTY,

SUNSET, STARRY SKY, BEACH, SNOW in Scene Mode

• When not set to (AF MACRO) in (MOTION PICTURE mode)

Zoom ratios are approximate. Ranges for focus alignment differ for scene modes. 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)

2 m

(6.57 feet)

3 cm (0.10 feet) - ∞

50 cm (1.64 feet) - ∞

20 cm (0.66 feet) - ∞

50 cm (1.64 feet) - ∞

1 m (3.28 feet) - ∞

2 m (6.57 feet) -

2 m (6.57 feet) - ∞

1.5 m (4.93 feet) - ∞

2 m (6.57 feet) - ∞

1 m (3.28 feet) - ∞

2 m (6.57 feet) - ∞

∞

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Taking images with self-timer

Mode:

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’

Select time duration

Taking pictures/motion pictures with exposure compensation

Mode:

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

Display ‘EXPOSURE’

Example of exposure compensation

EXPOSURE only

Over-exposed

Displayed for approx. 5 sec.

Can also be selected with ◄.

Take an image

Press fully the shutter button to start recording after the preset time.

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

Self-timer indicator

(Flashes for set duration)

When set to BURST, three pictures are taken. When set to the ‘FLASH BURST’ scene

mode, five pictures are taken.

Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is

pressed fully here. 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 a value

‘0’ (no compensation)

Minus direction

Optimum exposure

Plus direction

Under-exposed

AUTO BRACKET (Pictures only)

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

Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’

Press ▲ twice to switch ‘EXPOSURE’ to ‘AUTO BRACKET’.

Select a value

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 power is turned off. When AUTO BRACKET is set, ‘MULTI ASPECT’ and ‘BURST’ are cancelled. AUTO BRACKET cannot be set in ‘TRANSFORM’, ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘FLASH BURST’, ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘PIN HOLE’, and ‘FILM GRAIN’ scene modes. Exposure compensation cannot be used with the ‘STARRY SKY’ scene mode.

‘0’ (no compensation)

Value displayed after exposure compensation set

e.g. AUTO BRACKET with ±1EV

First picture 0EV (Standard)

Second picture

-1EV (Darker)

Third picture +1EV (Brighter)

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Taking pictures by automatically changing the aspect ratio

Mode:

‘MULTI ASPECT’

Taking pictures according to the scene

‘SCENE MODE’

Mode:

In this mode, pressing the shutter button once automatically takes three pictures in each of three aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9. (The shutter sound is made only once.)

Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’

Press ▲ twice to switch ‘EXPOSURE’ to ‘AUTO BRACKET’.

Display ‘MULTI ASPECT’

Each time ‘DISPLAY’ is pressed, the displayed indicator switches between ‘AUTO BRACKET’ and ‘MULTI ASPECT’.

Select ‘ON’ and set.

display

After MULTI ASPECT is set, is displayed on the left side of the screen. Shutter speed, aperture, focus, ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘WHITE BALANCE’, and ‘SENSITIVITY’

settings will be constant for all three pictures. MULTI ASPECT is disabled when the number of recordable pictures is two or less. It is

also cancelled when the power is turned off. When MULTI ASPECT is set, AUTO BRACKET and BURST are cancelled. MULTI ASPECT cannot be set in the ‘TRANSFORM’, ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘HIGH

SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘FLASH BURST’, ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘PIN HOLE’, and ‘FILM

GRAIN’ scene modes.

Picture size combinations

10M 9.5M 9M

7M 6.5M 6M 5M 4.5M 4.5M

(Example) when is set to 6.5M, the image sizes and corresponding resolutions are with 7M, with 6.5M, and

with 6M.

If a smaller picture size is set, the resolution is temporarily set to this value.

3M 2.5M

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

Set to

Zoom lever

Set to ‘SCN’ (SCENE MODE)

Select scene

(Press ‘MENU/SET’ and then press ►, if scene menu is not displayed)

DISPLAY

MENU/SET

To take motion pictures

(P.61)

Setting frequently-used

scenes to the mode dial

MY SCN MODE (P.60)

MY SCENE MODE (P.60)

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’, ‘TRANSFORM’, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘SCENERY’,

‘SPORTS’, ‘NIGHT PORTRAIT’,‘PARTY’, ‘CANDLE LIGHT’, ‘BABY’, ‘SUNSET’, ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘FLASH BURST’, ‘BEACH’ ‘WHITE BALANCE’ can be set to the following. ‘PORTRAIT’,‘SOFT SKIN’, ‘TRANSFORM’, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’,‘PANORAMA ASSIST (First picture only)’, ‘SPORTS’,‘BABY’,‘PET’,‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘PIN HOLE’

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

The types of flash available (P.44) 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.

SCENE MENU

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

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

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‘MULTI ASPECT’ is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65.

Taking pictures according to the scene

‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)

Mode:

How to select a scene (P.51) Using flash in scene modes (P.44)

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

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

• Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness.

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

• When taking a picture, a process is performed that improves the skin appearance.

• The picture quality becomes slightly lower.

• ‘PICTURE SIZE’ will be fixed according to the ‘ASPECT RATIO’ setting, as detailed below.

: 3 M

: 2.5 M : 2 M

• The following function is fixed.

QUALITY:

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

• Face recognition may not work as effectively when using ‘SLIM HIGH’ or ‘STRETCH HIGH’.

• The following functions cannot be used. Extended optical zoom/Digital zoom/AUTO BRACKET/MULTI ASPECT

(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).

(Standard)

/BURST

PORTRAIT

SOFT SKIN

TRANSFORM

SELF PORTRAIT

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)

Changes the subject to a slim-looking or glamorous appearance.

Use ▲▼ to select the transform level, and

press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.

• The settings can also be changed in the Quick menu.

Take the picture.

Notes

• This function can be used for personal use only, and is not to be used for unauthorized commercial purposes or commercial gain, which would represent a copyright.

• Do not use in ways that violate public order and decency or defame or slander others.

• Do not use in ways that harm the subject.

Take pictures of yourself. • To take pictures with audio (P.78)

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 cm - 1.2 m (0.98 - 3.94 feet) (Max. W)

• Do not use zoom (harder to focus).

(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)

• 2-second self-timer (P.48) recommended.

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

SCENERY

PANORAMA ASSIST

SPORTS

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

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.

Use the supplied software to join multiple pictures into a single panorama photograph.

Use ▲▼ to select the recording direction, and

press ‘MENU/SET’ to set. Special panorama guidelines will be

displayed. Take the picture. Select ‘NEXT’, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.

• Alternatively, press the shutter button.

• You can take pictures again by selecting ‘RETAKE’.

Change the composition and take the picture

so that a part of the picture overlaps with the previous picture.

• To take more pictures, select ‘NEXT’ and repeat steps

Section of picture that was taken last time

After you finish taking pictures, select ‘EXIT’,

and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.

Tips

• Do not change your recording location.

• Use a tripod.

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

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.

and .

FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF

AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF

• The focus, zoom, exposure compensation, white balance, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity are all fixed at the setting for the first picture.

• Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.

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

• Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF

SENSITIVITY: ISO80 - 800

• Panorama photo stitching cannot be performed by this camera. The pictures that are taken are made into a panorama photo on your computer using the software on the supplied CD-ROM (ArcSoft Panorama Maker).

• The following functions cannot be used. AUTO BRACKET/MULTI ASPECT

/AUDIO REC./BURST

• Main fixed setting

INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX1600

• Digital zoom: Cannot be set

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Taking pictures according to the scene

‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)

Mode:

How to select a scene (P.51) Using flash in scene modes (P.44)

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

NIGHT PORTRAIT

NIGHT SCENERY

FOOD

PARTY

CANDLE LIGHT

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

Tips

• Use flash.

• Subject should not move.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

• Stand at least 1.5 m (4.93 feet) away at the Wide end (wide-angle)

• Focus: Max. W: 80 cm (2.63 feet)

Max. T: 1.2 m (3.94 feet) - 5 m (16.4 feet)

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

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.

• Do not move for 8 seconds.

(Shutter speed: max. 8 sec. if there is a 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: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above

Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above

(2 m (6.57 feet) and above

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

Tips

• Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.93 feet) away.

• Zoom: Wide (W side)

• Use flash.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

Bring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room. • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is

Tips

• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above

• Do not use flash.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)

unless max.T)

Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above

(2 m (6.57 feet) and above unless max.T)

• Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.

• Shutter may remain closed for 8 second after taking picture.

• Main fixed setting

PRE 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

PRE AF: OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO80 - 800

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

(face detection).

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

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

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

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

BABY

−

PET

SUNSET

and select ‘SET’.

Set the birthday and name.

AGE: Set birthday with ▲▼◄►. NAME: (See ‘Text input method’: P.89)

Press ‘MENU/SET’.

Tips

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

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

• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above

Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above

(2 m (6.57 feet) and above

Record pet’s age and name when taking pictures.

Tips

• Same as for ‘BABY’

Take clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.

unless max.T)

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). Text may also be stamped onto the picture using ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.90).

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

• Main fixed setting INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX1600

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

• Digital zoom: Cannot be set

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

• Main fixed setting INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX1600

• 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: FORCED FLASH OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF

(AF tracking)

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Taking pictures according to the scene

‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)

How to select a scene (P.51) Using flash in scene modes (P.44)

Mode:

Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes

HIGH SENS.

HI-SPEED BURST

Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.

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

Tips

• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above

(2 m (6.57 feet) and above

Take pictures of rapid movement or a decisive moment.

Use ▲▼ to select ‘SPEED PRIORITY’ or

‘IMAGE PRIORITY’, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.

Select the aspect ratio and the picture size

with ▲▼and press ‘MENU/SET’.

Take pictures. (Hold shutter button)

Still pictures are taken continuously while the

shutter button is pressed fully.

Maximum speed

Number of recordable pictures

The burst speed and number of recordable

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

Tips

• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above

unless max.T)

Speed priority

Image priority

Built-in memory

Card

Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above

(2 m (6.57 feet) and above unless max.T)

Approx. 10 pictures/sec Approx. 6 pictures/sec Approx. 7 pictures/sec

Approx. 15 or more Approx. 15 to 100 (The maximum is 100).

• Pictures may appear slightly grainy due to high sensitivity.

• Main fixed settings QUALITY: SENSITIVITY: ISO1600 - 6400

• The following functions cannot be used. Extended optical zoom/DIGITAL ZOOM/AUTO BRACKET/MULTI ASPECT

• 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:

Speed priority ISO200 - 1600 Image priority 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/ MULTI ASPECT SELF TIMER/ AUDIO REC./ BURST

• If recording is repeated, depending on the usage conditions, there may be a delay before the camera takes pictures again.

(Standard)

FLASH BURST

STARRY SKY

Enables continuous recording in dim locations.

Use ▲▼to select the picture size and aspect

ratio, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.

Take pictures (Hold shutter button).

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is held down. Number of continuous shots: Max. 5

Tips

• Use within the effective range of the flash. (P.44)

Take clear pictures of starry skies or dark subjects.

• Shutter speed settings

Select with ▲▼, and press ‘MENU/SET’.

• The number of seconds can be changed with Quick menu. (P.20)

Press shutter button.

Countdown begins

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)

• The picture quality slightly decreases.

• The following functions are fixed. FLASH: (FORCED FLASH ON)

QUALITY: (Standard)

INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX 3200

• The focus, zoom, exposure compensation, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity are all fixed at the setting for the first picture.

• The following functions cannot be used.

Extra optical zoom/Digital zoom/

AUTO BRACKET/MULTI ASPECT

/AUDIO REC./BURST

• See also P.44.

• Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF AUDIO REC.: OFF PRE AF: OFF STABILIZER: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO80

• The following functions cannot be used.

BURST/EXPOSURE/AUTO

BRACKET/MULTI ASPECT AUDIO REC.

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Taking pictures according to the scene

‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)

Mode:

How to select a scene (P.51) Using flash in scene modes (P.44)

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

FIREWORKS

BEACH

SNOW

AERIAL PHOTO

PIN HOLE

Take clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky.

Tips

• Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) 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.

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.

Darkens the area around the screen for a retro effect.

Use ▲▼ to select the picture size and aspect ratio, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.

Tips

• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above

Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above

(2 m (6.57 feet) and above unless max.T)

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

• Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO80 PRE AF: OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF

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

• Do not touch camera with wet hands.

• Beware of sand and sea water.

• Battery life is reduced in lower air temperatures.

• 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.

• The picture quality slightly decreases.

• The following functions are fixed.

QUALITY:

• The Face detection function (P.73) may not work properly in the darkened area around the screen.

• The following functions cannot be used.

Extended optical zoom/DIGITAL

ZOOM/AUTO BRACKET/MULTI ASPECT

(Standard)

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

FILM GRAIN

UNDERWATER

Produces black and white pictures with a grainy texture.

Use ▲▼ to select the picture size and aspect ratio, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.

Tips

• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above

(2 m (6.57 feet) and above

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.)

• If the zoom is operated after AF Lock is set,

the AF Lock setting will be cancelled and must be set again.

•

AF Lock cannot be set if AF MODE is set to .

• Adjust red and blue levels with ‘white balance

fine adjustment’ (P.72).

• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above

unless max.T)

Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above

(2 m (6.57 feet) and above unless max.T)

• The picture quality slightly decreases.

• The following functions are fixed.

QUALITY: SENSITIVITY: ISO1600

• The following functions cannot be used.

Extended optical zoom/DIGITAL

ZOOM/AUTO BRACKET/MULTI ASPECT

MCTZ7, optional).

• Self-timer: Cannot be used

AF LOCK

(focus fixed)

AF area

(Standard)

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Setting frequently-used scene modes on the mode dial

Mode:

‘MY SCN MODE/MY SCENE MODE

’

Taking motion pictures

Mode:

Frequently-used scene modes can be preset to dial. After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset scene mode by simply setting the mode dial to MY SCN MODE/MY SCENE MODE.

( for ) on the mode

Set to

Set to ( for )

The scene mode icon will be displayed if already registered.

The zoom lever can also be used to switch to the next screen.

Zoom lever

DISPLAY

MENU/SET

DMC-TZ7 DMC-TZ6

Select and set the scene

(Press ‘MENU/SET’, select , and then press ►, if the scene menu is not displayed.)

DMC-TZ65

Scene menu

Take a picture in the preset

scene.

Set the mode dial to MY SCN

MODE/MY SCENE MODE, and take an image.

• Functions, tips for each scene (P.52 - 59)

Changing the registered

To see a description of a scene:

Select the scene, and press ‘DISPLAY’.

scene mode

Perform the registration

operation again

Taking motion pictures

(P.61)

and

Both represent the same function. Frequently-used scenes can be preset to each

position so that you can quickly and easily switch to the desired scene mode. For details on the preset scenes, see the page on scene modes. (P.51) If recording settings are reset by ‘RESET’ in the SETUP menu, the preset scene modes

are cleared.

Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio. (Recording with muted sound is not possible.) Zoom can also be used during recording.

Stereo microphone

Zoom lever

Set to

Set to a position other than

(CLIPBOARD mode) Please see the next page for details of each mode.

Press to start recording

There is no halfway pressing operation. Recording is started after switching to the motion picture recording screen.

Switching motion picture mode

Motion picture recording screen

Playing back motion

pictures

(P.84)

Actual screen displayed may vary according to REC MODE.

Press the motion picture button again to end recording

Switching still picture mode

REC MODE (P.79)/REC QUALITY (P.80)

REC MODE AVCHD Lite MOTION JPEG

REC QUALITY SH H L HD WVGA VGA QVGA

Icon

CONTINUOUS AF (P.80)

Remaining recording time (approx.)

Still picture recording screen

Elapsed recording time (approx.)

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For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65 see P.64.

Taking motion pictures

Mode:

(INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode)

The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings.

When scene does not

correspond to any of the right.

• If brightness or other conditions change during recording, the scene mode will be

changed automatically.

• In (i PORTRAIT) mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face

detected.

• (i Low light) will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes. Flash cannot

be used with this mode.

• Please refer to P.33 if conditions do not allow scenes to be detected easily.

• If the camera does not select your desired scene mode, choosing an appropriate

mode manually is recommended.

• The following menu options in the MOTION PICTURE menu can be set.

• REC MODE • REC QUALITY • COLOR MODE

‘STANDARD’, ‘B/W’, and ‘SEPIA’ only

• The following functions are fixed.

• DIGITAL ZOOM: OFF • WIND CUT: OFF • CONTINUOUS AF: ON

• WHITE BALANCE: AWB • AF MODE:

1-area-focusing turns on when faces cannot be detected.

• I.EXPOSURE is activated automatically based on the conditions. See P.32 for details.

(NORMAL PICTURE Mode)

Records a motion picture at your preferred settings. See P.35 for details.

(

Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected scene. Some scenes are switched to the following scenes.

BABY

NIGHT PORTRAIT, NIGHT SCENERY, STARRY SKY

PANORAMA ASSIST, SPORTS, PET, HI-SPEED BURST, FLASH BURST, FIREWORKS

• I.EXPOSURE is activated automatically, based on conditions depending on the

scene mode.

• The following items cannot be set in some scene modes.

• WHITE BALANCE • DIGITAL ZOOM

See P.51 (Scene Mode) or P.60 (My Scene Mode) for details.

MY SCN MODE/MY SCENE MODE)/

Selected scene Scenes for motion picture

(i PORTRAIT) (i LOW LIGHT)

(i SCENERY)

(Face Detection)

(SCENE MODE)

(PORTRAIT motion picture)

(Low light motion picture)

Normal motion picture

(Continued)

(i MACRO)

Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’* or above is recommended for recording motion pictures.

The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing.

Using a high-speed card with a specified speed (e.g. on packaging) of at least 10 MB/s is recommended when ‘REC QUALITY’ is set to ‘HD’, ‘WVGA’, or ‘VGA’. A maximum of approx. 15 minutes of continuous motion picture can be recorded. (Even if there is more than 15 minutes of available space on the card, the available recording time will be calculated for a maximum of 15 minutes.) To record more than 15 minutes, press the motion picture button again. See P.125 for details. If data is repeatedly recorded and deleted, the total available recording time on the SD card may be reduced. To restore the original capacity, use the camera to format the SD card. Be sure to save all important data to your computer or other media before formatting, as all data saved to the card will be erased. Do not block the microphone with your fingers. Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it. No audio will be recorded for a few seconds after recording is started if the button is held down. Sounds of camera operations, such as zoom movement and beeps may be recorded. The zoom speed is slower than normal. STABILIZER is fixed at ‘MODE1’ regardless of the setting before motion picture recording. To fix the focus setting, set ‘CONTINUOUS AF’ to ‘OFF’. The following functions are not available.

Extra optical zoom, flash, FACE RECOG., ‘NATURAL’ and ‘VIVID’ in ‘COLOR MODE’,

ROTATE DISP. for pictures taken vertically Recording automatically ends when there is no more available space. For certain memory cards, recording may end while in progress. MultiMediaCards are not supported. The screen can become narrower in motion pictures compared to pictures. The recordable area is displayed by setting ‘REC AREA’ (P.22) to ‘ON’. If extra optical zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, these settings will be cleared, and the recordable area will be larger. ‘QVGA’ in ‘REC QUALITY’ (P.80) only can be recorded to the built-in memory. If power is lost while using the AC adaptor to record a motion picture (e.g. power failure, cable disconnection, etc), the motion picture being recorded will be lost. Using a sufficiently-charged battery in conjunction with the AC adapter is recommended. Fast-moving objects in motion pictures may appear blurred during playback.

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For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65, see P.64.

Taking motion pictures

‘MOTION PICTURE mode’

Mode:

Taking pictures with the face recognition

function

Mode:

This enables recording of (monaural) audio motion pictures. (Recording with muted sound is not possible.) Zoom can also be used during recording. If the motion picture is recorded on a memory card, one that is marked as ‘10 MB/s’ or faster on the package is recommended.

Microphone

Set to

Set the mode dial to

(MOTION PICTURE mode).

Start recording

The illustration shows the DMC-TZ6.

Playing back motion pictures

(P.84)

Press halfway

(Adjust the focus)

Press fully

(start recording)

Remaining recording time

Elapsed recording time (approx.)

(approx.)

End recording

Press fully

A maximum of approx. 15 minutes of continuous motion picture can be recorded. (Even

if there is more than 15 minutes of available space on the card, the available recording

time will be calculated for a maximum of 15 minutes.) To record more than 15 minutes,

press the shutter button again. Do not block the microphone with your fingers. Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it. No audio will be recorded for a

few seconds after recording is started if the button is held down. Easy zoom cannot be used while recording a motion picture. Camera operation sounds, such as zoom movement and beeps may be recorded. The zoom speed is slower than normal. AF MODE is fixed at 1-area-focusing, and stabilizer is fixed at ‘MODE1’. To fix the focus setting, set ‘CONTINUOUS AF’ to ‘OFF’. Extra optical zoom and ROTATE DISP. for pictures taken vertically are not available. ‘NATURAL’ and ‘VIVID’ cannot be set for motion picture recording. Recording automatically ends when there is no more available space. For certain

memory cards, recording may end while in progress. MultiMediaCards are not supported. ‘QVGA’ in ‘REC QUALITY’ (P.80) only can be recorded to the built-in memory.

Face Recognition function

Set ‘FACE RECOG.’ in the REC menu to ‘ON’ to use the following face recognition functions when taking pictures.

Detect faces close to those that have been registered for priority focus and exposure adjustment. Set names for registered faces, which will then be displayed when the camera Recognises a registered face. Set ‘AUTO REGISTRATION’ to ‘ON’ to have the camera remember the faces it Recognises, automatically detect faces that appear frequently, and display these faces on the face registration screen. Names can be displayed during playback, and only pictures featuring certain names can be displayed with ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ (P.88).

Face registration

Up to 6 faces can be registered with information such as names and birthdays. This allows for easier recognition of people who frequently appear in your pictures.

Registering from REC menu

Select ‘FACE RECOG.’ from the REC menu (P.18)

Use the guidelines to take a picture

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

Select ‘MEMORY’ with ▲▼, and press ‘MENU/SET’

• A list will be displayed if 6 people have already been registered. Select a person to replace. This person’s information will be deleted.

• To change previously registered faces, select ‘EDIT’, choose the person to edit, and perform steps and .

• To delete registrations, select ‘DELETE’, and choose the person to be deleted.

• Non-human faces (i.e. pets, etc.) cannot be registered.

• Ensure that the person is facing the camera directly.

Select ‘YES’ with ▲▼, and press ‘MENU/SET’

Align eye positions to the guidelines

Press ‘MENU/SET’ to close the window

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For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ7, see P.61.

Taking pictures with the face recognition

function

Mode:

(Continued)

Useful features for travel

Mode:

Recording only. (Cannot set.)

Face recognition editing screen

Select items with ▲▼, and press ► to set.

• NAME: Register names (text input method: P.89)

• PRIORITY: Set priority order for focus and exposure adjustment

• AGE: Input birthday with ▲▼◄► , and press ‘MENU/SET’

• FOCUS ICON: Select with ▲▼, and press ‘MENU/SET’.

• Face picture: Press ◄ to select the picture, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to

Changing priority order: Select new registration number with ▲▼◄►, and press [MENU/SET].

take another face picture (step

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.17).

• Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘

on previous page).

TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination)

SETUP MENU’ → Select ‘TRAVEL DATE’

Select ‘TRAVEL SETUP’

Select ‘LOCATION’

Registering from automatic registration screen

If ‘AUTO REGISTRATION’ is set to ‘ON’ in step of ‘Face registration’, the registration screen will be automatically displayed after taking a picture of someone who appears frequently in your pictures. (The screen will appear after the same person is taken about 5 times – not including pictures taken with BURST, AUDIO REC., AUTO BRACKET, or MULTI ASPECT settings.)

Select ‘YES’ with ▲, and press ‘MENU/SET’

• If ‘NO’ is selected, another screen will be displayed, where ‘AUTO REGISTRATION’ can be set to ‘OFF’ by pressing ▲ to select ‘YES’.

Follow steps and in ‘Face registration’

• The automatic registration screen will not be displayed if 6 people have already been registered.

Face Recognition may not be possible or may not correctly recognise people in the

following cases due to their expressions or recording environment even if they are registered people.

• Faces that are not facing forward, are tilted, appear extremely bright or dark, are obscured by sunglasses, light reflected by eyeglasses, hair, hats, or other objects, or appear small. The entire face does not fit into the screen

•

AF MODE is fixed to (Face detection). If the camera is aimed at a different subject after pressing the shutter button halfway

when taking a picture, recording information for the different subject may be added.

Please re-register any faces that are not correctly recognised.

Face Recognition does not work with CLIPBOARD mode, motion picture recording, BURST (for second and subsequent pictures), and the ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘TRANSFORM’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘FOOD’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘FLASH BURST’, ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘FIREWORKS’, ‘AERIAL PHOTO’, ‘FILM GRAIN’, and ‘UNDERWATER’ scene modes.

Names registered with ‘FACE RECOG.’ will not be displayed for pictures where text has

already been registered for names in ‘BABY’ or ‘PET’ scene modes, for ‘LOCATION’ in ‘TRAVEL DATE’, or in ‘TITLE EDIT’.

Information for up to three registered people can be viewed when using the

‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ on the CD-ROM (supplied).

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‘FACE RECOG.’ is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65.

• Facial features changed due to age

• Significantly different expressions

• Few amounts of face shading

• Fast movements

• The camera is shaking

• Digital zoom is used

Select ‘SET’

Set departure date

Select ‘SET’

Enter destination

• Text input method (P.89)

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

To release

Setting is released automatically once return date has passed. To release before

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 or when power is turned on. ( 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 departure date, 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.89). To print travel date or destination → Use ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.90), or print using supplied CD-ROM (PHOTOfunSTUDIO). Names in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes cannot be recorded when ‘LOCATION’ is set. ‘TRAVEL DATE’ can be recorded during motion picture recording (Motion JPEG only), but ‘LOCATION’ cannot.

this date, select ‘OFF’ in step , and press ‘MENU/SET’ 3 times.

Useful features for travel

(Continued)

Mode:

Recording only. (Cannot set.)

Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu

REC/PLAY switch:

WORLD TIME

(Registering local time at your travel destination)

Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (P.17).

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

• Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ SETUP MENU’ → Select ‘WORLD TIME’

Set home area

Select ‘HOME’

Set your home area

Current time

• To cancel

→ Press

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

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

Finish

Upon your return Go through steps , and on the upper left, and return to the original time.

Set destination area

Select ‘DESTINATION’

Set destination area

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

Finish

Current time at selected destination

• To cancel

→ Press

Difference with home time City/area name

To set/release summer time

Press ▲ in step . (Press again to release)

See P.18 for menu setting procedure. ‘Quick menu’ (P.20) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. REC menu items will be synchronized with items of the same names in the MOTION PICTURE menu (i.e. settings changes in one will be reflected in the other). Settings selected in the REC menu that are not available in the MOTION PICTURE menu will be set as follows.

• AF MODE: (1-area-focusing) • COLOR MODE: STANDARD

PICTURE SIZE

Set size of picture. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on ‘QUALITY’ (P.70).

MODE: → REC menu

Settings:

Recording picture capacity (P.124)

ASPECT RATIO

Recording picture capacity (P.126)

ASPECT RATIO

This setting is not available in (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode).

Extra optical zoom can be used for picture sizes indicated with . Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions.

→ REC menu

Picture size

10 M

3648×2736 3072×2304 2560×1920 2048×1536 1600×1200 640×480

9.5 M

3776×2520 3168×2112 2656×1768 2112×1408 2048×1360

9 M

3968×2232 3328×1872 2784×1568 2208×1248 1920×1080

10 M

3648×2736 3072×2304 2560×1920 2048×1536 1600×1200 640×480

9 M

3648×2432 3072×2048 2560×1712 2048×1360

7.5 M

3648×2056 3072×1728 2560×1440 1920×1080

7 M

6.5 M

6 M 4.5 M 2.5 M

7 M

6 M

5.5 M 3.5 M

5 M 3 M

4.5 M 3 M 2.5 M

Picture size

5 M 3 M

4.5 M 2.5 M

2 M

2 M 0.3 M

2 M

2 M 0.3 M

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When summer time is set in ‘DESTINATION’, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time. Even if you set summer time in ‘HOME’, current time will not be changed. Please advance the current time by 1 hour in ‘CLOCK SET’ (P.17).

Pictures and motion pictures in Motion JPEG recorded when set to a destination are

indicated by (DESTINATION) in playback mode.

Setting guide

Larger picture size Smaller picture size

Crisper picture Coarser picture

lower recording capacity

higher recording

capacity

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

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REC/PLAY switch:

See P.18 for menu setting procedure.

QUALITY

Set quality of picture.

MODE: → REC menu

→ REC menu

Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality)

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

ASPECT RATIO

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

MODE: → REC menu

→ REC menu

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. In (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), (9.5M) and (2M) may be selected by

changing the ‘PICTURE SIZE’.

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.

MODE: → REC menu Settings: OFF / / /

Setting guide

Movement of subject Slow Fast

ISO sensitivity Low High Shutter speed Slow Fast Interference Low High

Slow-moving subject Fast-moving subject

ISO sensitivity 200 (Shutter speed 1/30)

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.77). 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.44)

ISO sensitivity 800 (Shutter speed 1/125)

SENSITIVITY

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

MODE: → REC menu Settings: AUTO / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600

Setting guide

SENSITIVITY 80 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. Scope of flash recording (P.44) 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.77).

Bright

(outdoors)

Dark

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REC/PLAY switch:

See P.18 for menu setting procedure.

WHITE BALANCE

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

MODE: → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu

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

‘AWB’ operational range:

10000K

9000K

8000K

7000K

6000K

5000K

4000K

3000K

2000K

1000K

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 strong.

Press ‘MENU/SET’.

• Settings are remembered even if power is turned off.

• Settings remain applied when using flash.

• Even though the ‘AWB’ setting is fixed in ‘UNDERWATER’ scene mode, fine adjustments may still be made.

• Fine adjustments cannot be made when ‘COLOR MODE’ (P.77) is set to ‘B/W’, ‘SEPIA’, ‘COOL’, or ‘WARM’.

Setting white balance manually ( )

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

(e.g. paper) and press ‘MENU/SET’.

Press ‘MENU/SET’.

White balance is set to .

• Making this setting will reset white balance fine adjustment.

→ REC menu

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

) / (set manually)

Blue sky

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

Cloudy sky (rain) Shade TV screen

Sunlight White fluorescent lighting

Incandescent lighting Sunset/sunrise Candlelight

sources present.

We recommend setting to ‘AWB’ or ‘ ’

when under fluorescent lighting.

Changes to red (blue) when making fine adjustment

Only takes image of white objects within frame (step )

MENU/SET

FACE RECOG.

Registering people that appear frequently in your pictures allows them to be given priority when aligning focus, and allows all pictures featuring them to be viewed collectively. For details, please refer to P.65.

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

MODE: → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu

→ REC menu

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

Taking front-on pictures of people

Face detection

Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject

AF tracking

Subject not in centre of picture (AF area displayed

after focuses completely aligned)

11-area-focusing

Recognises faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly. (When METERING MODE (P.75) is set to ‘Multiple’)

• If ‘FACE RECOG.’

Align the AF tracking frame with the subject, and then press ▼.

• To clear AF Lock, press ▼.

• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above

Automatically focuses on any of 11 points.

AF MODE

AF area Yellow: When the shutter button is

pressed 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.

with Face detection, priority is given to adjusting the focus and exposure of the faces of registered people. (P.65)

Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above

is set to ‘ON’, when taking pictures

AF tracking frame When the subject is recognised, the AF tracking frame changes from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in focus. If AF Lock fails, a red frame flashes.

(2 m (6.57 feet) and above unless max.T)

AF area

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REC/PLAY switch:

See P.18 for menu setting procedure.

Determined position for focus

1-area-focusing

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

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

AF area

Spot AF area

Spot-focusing: Focuses on smaller, limited area.

When using , picture may freeze momentarily before focus is aligned. AF area becomes larger in dark locations or when using digital zoom or macro zoom,

etc. Use or if focus is difficult to align with . Cannot set to ‘Face detection’ in the following cases.

‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘FOOD’, ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘FIREWORKS’,

‘AERIAL PHOTO’, ‘UNDERWATER’ scene modes If the camera detects subjects other than a person as the face even though ‘Face

detection’ is set, switch the AF mode setting to any other modes. 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 the face is 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

• 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

In AF tracking, the AF lock can fail, lose the subject, or track another subject or

following conditions.

• The subject is too small

• There is rapid movement

• The camera is shaking

• A similarly-colored subject or background

• Zoom is used

• The location is too bright or dark

Cannot set to (AF tracking) in the following cases.

• ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘FIREWORKS’, ‘PIN HOLE’, ‘FILM GRAIN’, or ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’ scene modes.

• ‘B/W’, ‘SEPIA’, ‘COOL’, and ‘WARM’ in COLOR MODE

Can be set to ‘Face Detection’ and ‘1-area-focusing’ for motion picture recording.

PRE AF

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

MODE: → REC menu

→ REC menu

Settings:

Setting Effect

OFF Focus is not adjusted until the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Q.AF

C.AF

The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is small even when the shutter button is not pressed. The focus is adjusted continuously based on subject movement, even when the shutter button is not pressed.

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 in AF MODE, focus will be aligned quickly when shutter button is pressed halfway.

METERING MODE

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

MODE: → REC menu Settings:

Brightness measurement position Conditions

Multiple

Center

weighted

Spot

Whole screen

Centre and surrounding area Subject in centre

Center and close surrounding area

Spot metering target

Normal usage (produces balanced pictures)

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

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REC/PLAY switch:

See P.18 for menu setting procedure.

I.EXPOSURE

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

MODE: → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu

→ REC menu

Settings: OFF/ON ( displayed on screen)

Even if ‘SENSITIVITY’ is set to ‘80’ or ‘100’, when I.EXPOSURE is activated, images

may be taken at a higher sensitivity than the setting.

Correction effects may not be achieved under certain conditions.

BURST

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

MODE: → REC menu

Settings:

BURST setting Speed No. of pictures

OFF

: 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 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 used, flash is set to ‘FORCED FLASH OFF’, and AUTO

BRACKET, MULTI ASPECT , and AUDIO REC. settings are cancelled. Settings will be stored even if power is turned off. When using while following a moving subject in locations with major differences in

brightness, optimal exposure may not be achieved. Auto review performed regardless of AUTO REVIEW setting. Cannot set to BURST in TRANSFORM, PANORAMA ASSIST, HI-SPEED BURST,

FLASH BURST, STARRY SKY, PIN HOLE, and FILM GRAIN scene modes.

Using the ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene mode allows a faster succession of photographs to be taken.

FLASH BURST is convenient to take continuous still pictures using flash in dark places. (P.56)

→ REC menu

(Burst)

(Free)

2.3 pictures/sec. ( )

2.5 pictures/sec. ( )

Approx. 1.8 pictures/sec Approx. 2.0 pictures/sec

( )

No burst

Fine: Max. 3 Standard: Max. 5

Until card/built-in memory is full

DIGITAL ZOOM

Multiplies effect of optical zoom or extra optical zoom by up to 4 times. (See P.39 for details)

MODE: → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu

→ REC menu

Settings: OFF/ON

This is fixed at ‘ON’ when MACRO ZOOM is set.

COLOR MODE

Set colour effects.

MODE: → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu

→ REC menu

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

(more blue) / WARM (more red)

If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to ‘NATURAL’. In (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), ‘STANDARD’, ‘B/W’, and ‘SEPIA’ only can be set. ‘NATURAL’ and ‘VIVID’ cannot be set for motion picture recording.

STABILIZER

Automatically detects and prevents jitter.

MODE: → REC menu

Settings:

Settings Effect

Setting fixed to ‘MODE2’ in ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ and ‘OFF’ in ‘STARRY SKY’ scene modes. Cases where optical image stabilizer may be ineffective:

Heavy jitter, high zoom ratio (including digital zoom range), fast-moving objects, indoors

or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed) This is fixed at ‘MODE1’ during motion picture recording.

→ REC menu

OFF Pictures deliberately taken with no jitter correction

AUTO

MODE1

MODE2

The optimum image stabilizer is performed automatically based on the recording conditions.

Constant correction (Monitor image stable, composition easy to determine)

Correction at moment shutter button is pressed (More effective than MODE1)

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REC/PLAY switch:

See P.18 for menu setting procedure.

MIN. SHTR SPEED

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

MODE: → REC menu Settings: 1/250 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 ‘1/250’, 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.70)

AUDIO REC.

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

MODE: → REC menu

→ REC menu

Settings: OFF/ON (Record approx. 5 seconds of sound ( displayed on screen))

To cancel recording → Press ‘MENU/SET’. To play audio → (P.84) Recording is not possible in BURST, AUTO BRACKET, MULTI ASPECT , and the

‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘FLASH BURST’

scene modes. TEXT STAMP, RESIZE, TRIMMING, LEVELING, and ASPECT CONV. cannot be

used with pictures with audio. Separate setting to AUDIO REC. in CLIPBOARD menu (P.82). Do not block microphone (P.12) with fingers.

AF ASSIST LAMP

Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.

MODE: → REC menu

→ REC menu

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

Lamp: Effective distance: 1.5 m (4.93 feet) (Do not cover or look at lamp from close range)

etc.)

ON: Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter

button (

and larger AF area displayed)

CLOCK SET

Set the clock. Same function as that in SETUP menu (P.17).

REC MODE

Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded.

MODE: → MOTION PICTURE menu Settings:

Recording format Effect

AVCHD Lite

MOTION JPEG

The ‘REC QUALITY’ options vary based on the setting. If a card is not loaded in the camera, the motion picture is automatically recorded in ‘MOTION JPEG’ (REC QUALITY: QVGA). Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ can be played back in AVCHD-compliant equipment only. Playback is not possible in equipment that does not support the AVCHD standard (such as conventional DVD recorders), and so check the compatibility in your equipment’s operation manual. Please confirm the detailed information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be played back on nonAVCHD-compatible devices (standard DVD players, etc). In some cases, motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ and ‘MOTION JPEG’ may have poor image quality or sound quality during playback or may not be able to be played back even when using equipment supporting these standards. The recording information also may not be displayed correctly. If this happens, play the motion pictures back using the camera. Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ are not compliant with DCF and Exif, and so some information (such as the picture number and white balance) are not displayed during playback. Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’* or above is recommended for recording motion pictures.

The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing.

Using a high-speed card with a specified speed (e.g. on packaging) of at least 10 MB/s is recommended when ‘REC QUALITY’ is set to ‘HD’, ‘WVGA’, or ‘VGA’. Motion pictures cannot be recorded to MultiMediaCards. To play back motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format using a computer, please use the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM supplied.

This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. This format enables an extended recording time in highresolution compared to motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG at the same picture size. This is a data format suitable for playback on computers that allows even small picture sizes to be recorded. The data format is useful when there is little space left on a memory card or when the motion picture file will be attached to an e-mail from a computer.

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REC/PLAY switch: See P.18 for menu setting procedure.

Taking/viewing clipboard pictures

‘CLIPBOARD mode’

Mode:

REC QUALITY

Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded.

MODE: → MOTION PICTURE menu

→ REC menu

Settings:

‘AVCHD Lite’ in REC MODE

‘MOTION JPEG’ in REC MODE /

Setting Resolution Bit rate

SH 1280 x 720 17 Mbps

L 1280 x 720 9 Mbps

Setting Resolution Frame rate

WVGA 848 x 480 30 fps

VGA 640 x 480 30 fps

QVGA 320 x 240 30 fps

The bit rate is the amount of data per unit time. A higher value translates into a higher image quality. This camera uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) recording system and the available recording time is shorter when recording a subject with rapid movements.

The frame rate is the number of frames per second.

‘WVGA’ cannot be set in INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode. ‘QVGA’ only can be recorded to the built-in memory.

1280 x 720 30 fps

Aspect ratio

16:9H 1280 x 720 13 Mbps

Aspect ratio

16:9

4:3

CONTINUOUS AF

Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of recording.

MODE: → MOTION PICTURE menu

Settings: ON: Adjust focus according to movement of subject during motion

→ REC menu

picture recording.

( appears on the screen.)

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, so that they can be distinguished from normal pictures and viewed immediately. Beware of copyrights, etc. (P.2)

Taking clipboard pictures

Set to

Set to (CLIPBOARD mode)

Take a clipboard picture

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

Picture size Pictures 84 124

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 pictures taken in other modes (P.40).

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

To delete clipboard pictures Press (delete) in step above. (P.41) If built-in memory is full

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

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

OFF: Fix focus position at the start of motion picture recording.

Use this setting to keep the same focus position for subjects with little

forward/backward movement.

WIND CUT

Reduces recording of wind sounds (wind noise) when recording in a strong wind

MODE: → MOTION PICTURE menu Settings: OFF/ON ( appears on the screen.)

When WIND CUT is set to ‘ON’, lower sounds will be eliminated and the sound quality

will differ from that of normal recordings.

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WIND CUT is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65.

Copy clipboard pictures onto memory cards in order to print (next page). Playback mode functions cannot be used. ‘STABILIZER’ setting made in REC menu will be reflected in clipboard mode. Functions unavailable:

INTELLIGENT ISO, I.EXPOSURE, FACE RECOG. , MIN. SHTR SPEED

BURST, DIGITAL ZOOM, AUTO BRACKET, MULTI ASPECT , WB ADJUST., PRE AF, COLOR MODE, AUTO LCD OFF, HISTOGRAM The settings for the following functions are fixed.

• QUALITY: (Standard)

• WHITE BALANCE: AWB

• AF ASSIST LAMP: ON

• METERING MODE: (Multiple)

• ASPECT RATIO:

• AF MODE:

• GUIDE LINE:

(1-area-focusing)

• SENSITIVITY: AUTO

• POWER SAVE: 5MIN.

Taking/viewing clipboard pictures

‘CLIPBOARD mode’ (Continued)

Mode:

Viewing as list

REC/PLAY switch:

(Multi playback/Calendar playback)

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

Zoom mark

Displayed on registered pictures

• To change zoom and position: Repeat the left

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

To view registered ratio and position:

Display picture with Turn to T side

(No need to manually enlarge or move)

Zoom lever

Immediately displayed at registered ratio and position

• To cancel zoom mark → ‘CANCEL MARK’ (below)

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.

CLIPBOARD menu

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

PICTURE SIZE

AUDIO REC. Record sound (5 seconds) simultaneously. OFF / ON

LCD MODE CLOCK SET (P.17)

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

CANCEL MARK

AUDIO DUB.

COPY

LCD MODE OFF / POWER LCD (P.22)

Other items in the SETUP menu will reflect settings made in other recording modes.

(Priority to picture quality) / 1 M (Priority to the number of pictures)

2 M

OFF / AUTO POWER LCD / POWER LCD / HIGH ANGLE

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.97)

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’.

(P.22)

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

Set to

• To view pictures: press ◄►

Set to multiple screen display

Picture no.Date recorded

Total no.

Scrolls

with each

turn to W

To restore

Turn to T side

side

(12 screens)

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 the 1st January, 2009. 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.

(30 screens)

Selected date (First picture from date)

(Calendar screen)

Scroll bar

Picture type

• FAVORITE

• AVCHD Lite

• Motion JPEG

• BABY

• PET

• TRAVEL DATE

• WORLD TIME

• TITLE EDIT

• 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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Viewing motion pictures/pictures with audio

REC/PLAY switch:

Different playback methods

REC/PLAY switch:

‘PLAYBACK MODE’

Motion pictures and pictures with audio can be played back in the same way as pictures.

Set to

Set to a position other than

(CLIPBOARD mode)

Select the picture and start playback

Motion picture

Operations during motion

picture playback

• Volume can be adjusted with zoom

Deleting

The volume for pictures with audio can be adjusted by the speaker volume (P.21). Motion pictures and pictures with audio recorded by other cameras may not play back

correctly on this camera. When using a large-volume memory card, the rewind function may take some time. Some information are not displayed for motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’. Motion pictures recorded with ‘AVCHD Lite’ (P.79) can be viewed on your computer

using ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ on the supplied CD-ROM. Motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG and pictures with added audio recordings can

be played back on your computer using ‘QuickTime’ on the supplied CD-ROM.

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

(single frame step while paused)

►: Hold to fast forward

(single frame step while paused)

lever (motion picture only).

(P.41)

: AVCHD Lite , : Motion JPEG

: Picture with audio

recording time

(example shows the VGA icon)

Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways.

Set to

Set to a position other than

(CLIPBOARD mode)

Display the menu

Press ‘MENU/SET’

NORMAL PLAY

(P.40)

SLIDE SHOW

(P.86)

MODE PLAY

(P.87)

CATEGORY PLAY

(P.88)

FAVORITE PLAY

(P.88)

When no card is inserted, pictures (except CLIPBOARD pictures) are played back from the built-in memory. The PLAYBACK MODE automatically becomes ‘NORMAL PLAY’ when the REC/PLAY switch is set to and the power is turned on, or when switching from recording mode to playback mode.

Select the playback mode from

(PLAYBACK MODE selection menu)

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Different playback methods

(Continued)

REC/PLAY switch:

‘PLAYBACK MODE’

See P.85 for switching PLAYBACK MODE procedure.

SLIDE SHOW

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

Select playback method

• ALL : Play all

• PICTURE ONLY: Playback of pictures only

• MOTION PIC. ONLY: Playback of motion pictures only

• CATEGORY SELECTION : Playback of pictures only

• FAVORITE: Play pictures set as FAVORITE (P.95)

Select category, and playback slideshow. (Select category with ▲▼◄► and press ‘MENU/SET’.) (P.88)

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

Set playback effects

(Select music and effects according to picture

AUTO

NATURAL SLOW

SWING URBAN

OFF

If ‘MOTION PIC. ONLY’ was selected in step , EFFECT is fixed at ‘OFF’. Also, the duration cannot be set.

Item name changes to ‘AUDIO’ when ‘EFFECT’

is ‘OFF’.

EFFECT

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 No effects

SETUP

1 SEC. / 2 SEC. / 3 SEC. / 5 SEC.

DURATION

REPEAT OFF/ON (Repeat)

MUSIC (AUDIO)

(Only available when ‘EFFECT’ is ‘OFF’)

OFF/ON (Play MUSIC (AUDIO))

• When EFFECT is not set to ‘OFF’

ON: Music is played. OFF: No music (audio) is played

back.

• When EFFECT is set to ‘OFF’

ON: Audio is played from motion

pictures or pictures with audio.

OFF: Audio is not played from

motion pictures or pictures with audio.

Select ‘START’

• Press to return to menu screen during slide show.

Operations during slide show

During motion picture playback During picture playback

(When paused) Previous (During playback) To start of motion picture being played

The previous picture is displayed if less than 3 seconds of the motion picture has been played.

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 HDMI mini cables. Music effects cannot be added. The duration setting is disabled during motion picture playback. Pictures with different aspect ratios have their edges cut so they can be displayed on the entire screen.

Volume down

Pause/play

Stop

Volume up

(While paused) Previous

Volume down

Pause/play

Stop

(While paused) Next

Volume up

MODE PLAY

This playback mode is useful for playing back pictures only or only motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ (or ‘MOTION JPEG’).

Select the type of data

View images

• To delete the image→Press (Delete).

Previous Next

To exit ‘MODE PLAY’, set to ‘NORMAL PLAY’.

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‘MODE PLAY’ is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65.

Different playback methods

Text input method

(Continued)

See P.85 for switching PLAYBACK MODE procedure.

REC/PLAY switch:

‘PLAYBACK MODE’

Using PLAYBACK menu

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

CATEGORY PLAY

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

Select the category

Icons of categories with pictures (dark blue)

No. of pictures (appears after a few seconds)

• For (Playback by Person), use ▲▼◄► to select the person, and then press ‘MENU/ SET’.

View images

• To delete pictures → Press (delete).

Previous Next

Calendar display cannot be used. Pictures taken without ‘NAME’ settings in

‘FACE RECOG.’ are not categorized.

The following playback menus only can be set.

‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.94), ‘PRINT SET’ (P.96), ‘PROTECT (P.97)’, ‘AUDIO DUB. (P.97)’

To close ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, select

‘NORMAL PLAY’.

CATEGORY

Recording information such

as scene modes

Pictures taken using Face Recognition PORTRAIT/ i-PORTRAIT/ SOFT SKIN/ TRANSFORM/ SELF PORTRAIT/ NIGHT PORTRAIT/ i-NIGHT PORTRAIT/ BABY/ i-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/i-BABY

PET

FOOD

UNDERWATER TRAVEL DATE

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

MOTION PICTURE

FAVORITE PLAY

Manually play images set in ‘FAVORITE’ (P.95) (displayed only when ‘FAVORITE’ pictures present and setting set to ‘ON’).

View images

Previous Next

Calendar display cannot be used. The following playback menus only can be set.

‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.94), ‘PRINT SET’ (P.96), ‘PROTECT’ (P.97), ‘AUDIO DUB.’ (P.97)

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

For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.

CALENDAR

Select date from calendar screen to view only the images taken on that day (P.83).

Set-up:

Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘CALENDAR’

This setting can only be made when the playback mode is ‘NORMAL PLAY’ (P.40).

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’

Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ and set

Select picture

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

TITLE EDIT setting

TITLE EDIT already

set

• To cancel → Press ‘DISPLAY’ again

• To execute → Press ‘MENU/SET’.

Enter characters

Press display button several times to select character type

(Upper case, lower case, symbols/numbers)

Select characters with ▲▼◄►, and press ‘MENU/SET’ (repeat) Select ‘EXIT’ with ▲▼◄►, and press ‘MENU/SET’

• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters for ‘FACE RECOG.’ names)

• Input cursor is moved with the zoom lever.

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

(After confirmation, press

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

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Using PLAYBACK menu

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

(Continued)

For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.

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

‘MENU/SET’ → correct text and select ‘EXIT’ → press

to return to

the menu.

Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode. 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).

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’

Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ and set

Select picture

SINGLE MULTI (up to 50 pictures)

• To cancel → Press display button again.

• To execute → Press ‘MENU/SET’.

TEXT

STAMP setting

Select items and make settings for each

• Set the ‘TITLE’ setting to ‘ON’ to stamp

Select ‘ON’ to stamp

entered text such as names in ‘FACE RECOG.’ , names in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes, destinations in ‘TRAVEL DATE’, or titles in ‘TITLE EDIT’.

To check stamped text ‘playback zoom’ (P.40)

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 on pictures. Characters may be cut off on certain printers. Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode. 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 3 M 3 : 2 2.5 M

16 : 9 2 M

After

TEXT STAMP

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’

SINGLE

Select ‘SINGLE’

Select picture

Select size

Current size Size after change

Select ‘YES’

(Screen varies according to picture size, etc.)

• Stamped text cannot be deleted.

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu screen in ‘SINGLE’ setting.

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu screen.

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Using PLAYBACK menu

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

(Continued)

For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.

MULTI

Select ‘MULTI’ in step on

Select picture (up to 50 pictures)

the previous page Select size

Select number of pixels after resizing

To see description of resize: Press display button

Number of pixels before/after resizing

•

To cancel → Press display button again.

• To execute → Press ‘MENU/SET’.

Resize setting

Select ‘YES’ and set

Picture quality is reduced after resizing. Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode. 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’

Select picture with ◄► and set

Select area to trim

Expand

Change position

Trim

LEVELING

Slight slanting in the picture can be corrected.

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

Select picture

Adjust the slant

Picture quality is reduced when leveling is performed. The resulting picture may have fewer recording pixels than the original picture when leveling is performed. Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or pictures with text stamp.

May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.

Original face recognition information will not be copied when pictures are leveled.

Select ‘YES’

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu

screen.

FACE RECOG.

Delete all face recognition information from selected pictures. This function is useful for deleting information registered accidentally with FACE RECOG. in recording mode.

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’→‘ PLAYBACK menu’→Select ‘FACE RECOG.’

Select picture with ◄► and set

Select ‘YES’ and set

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu screen.

Picture quality is reduced after trimming.

Cannot be set in ‘MODE PLAY’ , ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode.

Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or pictures with text stamp.

May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.

Original face recognition information will not be copied when pictures are trimmed.

Select ‘YES’

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu screen.

Face recognition information cannot be recovered once it is deleted. Pictures whose information has been deleted will not be included in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ selections for recognised faces. Information cannot be deleted for protected pictures.

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Using PLAYBACK menu

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

(Continued)

For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.

ASPECT CONV.

Convert pictures taken in to or for printing.

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

Select or

Select horizontal position and convert

(Move portrait

pictures

using ▲▼)

Select picture taken in

Changes to outlined size

Select ‘YES’ and set

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu screen.

Picture size may be increased after aspect ratio is changed.

Cannot be set in ‘MODE PLAY’, ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode.

Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, pictures with text stamp, or

non-DCF files (P.40). May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.

Original face recognition information will not be copied when aspect ratios are

converted.

ROTATE DISP.

Automatically rotate portrait pictures.

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘ROTATE DISP.’

Select ‘ON’

FAVORITE

Mark your favourite pictures and enable the following functions.

Favourites-only slide show (P.86) Delete all except favourites (useful for when printing in shop, etc.)

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

Select ‘ON’

Close menu

Select picture (repeat)

displayed when set (not displayed when ‘OFF’).

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

Cannot be set in ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode. 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). Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be set.

• Up to 999 pictures can be selected.

• To release → Press ▼ again.

ON OFF

‘ROTATE DISP.’ cannot be used with motion pictures. 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 and calendar playback. Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-compatible (P.40) environment (OS,

software).

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Using PLAYBACK menu

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

(Continued)

For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.

PRINT SET

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 ‘PRINT SET’

Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’

Select picture

SINGLE MULTI

Set number of pictures

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

To release all Select ‘CANCEL’ in step 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.98) before making

settings. DPOF print settings may not be made to non-DCF (P.40) 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. Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be set.

SINGLE MULTI

• Date print setting/release → Press display button.

• After confirmation, press

No. to print

Date print set

to return to the menu screen.

No. to print

Date print set

PROTECT

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

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

Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’

Select picture and make setting

SINGLE MULTI

• To cancel → Press ‘MENU/SET’ again.

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu screen.

Picture protected

To release all Select ‘CANCEL’ in step 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.

Picture protected

AUDIO DUB.

Add audio to previously taken pictures.

Set-up:

Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘AUDIO DUB.’

Select image and start recording

For files already containing audio, select whether or not to overwrite existing audio with ▲▼, and press ‘MENU/SET’.

• To cancel → Press

Do not block microphone with fingers.

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

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu screen.

Cannot be used with motion pictures or protected pictures.

May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.

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Using PLAYBACK menu

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

For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.

(Continued)

Copying recorded pictures

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’

Select copy method (direction)

: Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card

(go to step ) (Clipboard pictures cannot be copied. Use ‘COPY’ in the clipboard menu (P.82).)

: 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’

• To cancel → Press ‘MENU/SET’

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu screen.

(Screen shown is example)

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

off the power, remove the card, and delete pictures from the built-in memory (to delete clipboard pictures, set the mode dial to clipboard mode).

Copying of image data from the built-in memory to memory cards will be terminated

midway if there is insufficient space on the card. Using memory cards with higher capacities than the built-in memory (approx. 40 MB) is recommended.

Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off power 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 (LUMIX) may be copied. Original pictures will not be deleted after copying (to delete pictures → P.41). This setting can only be made when the playback mode is ‘NORMAL PLAY’ (P.40). Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be set.

The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, AVCHD Lite , Motion JPEG). Follow the correct method for your device. only

Dubbing playback images via AV cables

Motion pictures recorded with this camera can be dubbed onto DVD or video cassette with a DVD or video recorder. This method is useful as it allows dubbing to be performed even with devices that are not compatible with high definition (AVCHD) images. Picture quality will be reduced from high definition to standard definition.

AV cable (always use cable supplied)

Available file types: Motion AVCHD Lite , Motion JPEG

Connect camera to recorder

Start playback on camera

Start recording on recorder

• To stop recording (dubbing), first stop the

To recorder’s input socket

Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. When using a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, always change the camera’s ‘TV ASPECT’ setting (P.25) to ‘4:3’ before dubbing. Motion pictures copied in the ’16:9’ setting will appear vertically stretched when viewed on a 4:3 TV screen. Pressing the camera’s ‘DISPLAY’ button and turning the LCD display off is recommended during dubbing operations. (P.42) For details on dubbing and playback methods, refer to your recorder’s operating instructions.

recording on your recorder, before stopping the playback on the camera.

Copying to computers (P.100)

Available file types: Still JPEG/ Motion AVCHD Lite , Motion JPEG

The ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied) can be used to copy still pictures and motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite ’ or Motion JPEG format to your computer, or to create DVD videos from motion pictures recorded in AVCHD Lite format.

Files and folders containing copied ‘AVCHD Lite’ motion pictures cannot be played back or edited if they have been deleted, modified, or moved using Windows Explorer or similar methods. Always use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ when handling ‘AVCHD Lite’ motion pictures.

The ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied) can be used to copy still pictures and motion pictures to your computer and to play them back.

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Using with your PC

Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer.

Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together.

•

Copied pictures can then be printed out or sent by e-mail using the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

Computer specifications

Windows Macintosh

98/98SE Me 2000/XP/Vista OS 9/OS X

Can I use PHOTOfunSTUDIO?

Can I copy AVCHD Lite motion pictures to my

computer?

Can I copy still pictures and Motion JPEG motion pictures from my camera to my computer via USB cable?

Do I need to install USB drivers?

No Yes

Yes

Yes No –

• USB connection cables cannot be used with Windows 95, Mac OS 8.x, or older versions of either, but still/motion pictures may still be copied with compatible SD memory card reader/writers.

Internet Explorer 6.0 or above must be installed.

Correct playback and operation depends on your computer’s environment and cannot

always be guaranteed.

Always use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ when copying AVCHD Lite motion pictures.

Yes

OS 9.2.2

OS X (10.1 - 10.5)

Copying still pictures and motion pictures

Set-up:

• Use a fully charged battery, or connect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional) and Multi Conversion Adaptor (DMW-MCA1, optional). (P.103)

• Card : Insert card and set mode dial to any except

Built-in memory: Remove card

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

USB connection cable

ACCESS (sending data)

• Do not disconnect the USB connection

cable while ‘ACCESS’ is displayed.

Turn on power of both

(always use cable supplied)

Select ‘PC’ on the camera

camera and computer

Connect camera to computer

Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.

A message may be displayed on screen if ‘USB MODE’ (P.24) is set to ‘PictBridge (PTP)’. Select ‘CANCEL’ to close the screen, and set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PC’.

Operate with your computer

To cancel connection Click ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ in the Windows

System Tray → disconnect USB connection cable → turn off camera power → disconnect AC adaptor

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Using the Multi Conversion Adaptor (optional)

(Continued)

You can save images to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer.

Folder and file names on computer

DCIM (Still/motion pictures)

100-PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder)

Windows

Drives are displayed in

‘My Computer’ folder.

Macintosh

Drives are displayed on

the desktop.

(Displayed as ‘LUMIX’,

P1000001.JPG

P1000999.JPG

101-PANA

999-PANA

JPG: Still pictures MOV: Motion pictures

MISC (DPOF files, Favourite) PRIVATE1 (clipboard pictures) Built-in

MEMO0001.JPG

Built-in memory/ Card

memory

‘NO_NAME’, or ‘Untitled’.)

PRIVATE

AVCHD

(Motion pictures in AVCHD Lite)

When using memory card

MODELINF

(VIERA Link information)

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.24)

• 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.

• Do not delete or modify folders or data in the AVCHD folder using Windows

Explorer or other tools. The camera may be unable to play back the motion pictures correctly if any of these files are deleted or modified. For data management and editing of motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’, use the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the supplied CD-ROM.

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

The camera can be connected to your computer even if ‘USB MODE’ (P.24) 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.

• Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be read.

Playing motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ on your computer

Use the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the supplied CD-ROM. Save the motion picture to your computer, and play it back.

Playing motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG 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. Turn off power 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.24) 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.

The Multi Conversion Adaptor (DMW-MCA1, optional) enables connection to your computer or printer and to a TV for picture playback with your camera connected to the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional) so that you do not have to worry about the battery power level.

Connection example

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

USB connection cable

Multi Conversion Adaptor (optional)

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E: optional). Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. Do not use any other adaptors except a genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (DMW-

MCA1; optional).

Ensure that the AC adaptor and Multi Conversion Adaptor are purchased as a set. The camera

is not available if you use only either of them.

(supplied)

AC adaptor (optional)

• Do not connect and disconnect the camera while the power is set to ON.

AV cable (supplied)

Computer or printer

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Printing

Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer.

You can connect directly to a PictBridgecompatible printer for printing.

Set-up:

• Use a fully charged battery, or connect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional) and Multi Conversion Adaptor (DMW-MCA1, optional). (P.103)

• 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 not be displayed with some printers).

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

(Copy clipboard pictures to the card (P.82))

is displayed (may

Turn on power of both camera and printer

Connect camera to printer

Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.

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.24).

Select picture to print with ◄► and set

Select ‘PRINT START’

USB connection cable (always use cable supplied)

To cancel print Press ‘MENU/SET’

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. Turn off power 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.24) to ‘PictBridge (PTP)’ removes the need to make the

setting each time the camera is connected to the printer.

Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be printed.

(Print settings → P.106)

Printing multiple pictures

Select ‘MULTI PRINT’ in step

on the

MULTI SELECT :

•

Press ‘MENU/SET’ when selection is complete.

• SELECT ALL :Print all pictures.

•

PRINT SET (DPOF)

• FAVORITE : Print pictures selected as ‘FAVORITE’ (P.95).

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.)

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

: Print pictures selected in ‘PRINT SET’ (P.96).

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

Select item

(See below for details)

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

Select ‘PRINT START’

• To cancel → Press ‘MENU/SET’

Print with date and text

With ‘TEXT STAMP’

Recording date and following information can be embedded into photographs (P.90). Recording date NAME and AGE from ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes ‘TRAVEL DATE’ elapsed days and destination Text registered in ‘TITLE EDIT’ Names registered in ‘FACE RECOG.’

• 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 ‘PRINT SET’ (P.96) 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 ‘PRINT SET’ on the

using the supplied CD-ROM (PHOTOfunSTUDIO).

camera, or by setting ‘PRINT WITH DATE’ (P.106) to ‘ON’ when connecting to a printer compatible with date printing.

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Printing

Making print settings on camera

(Continued)

Viewing on TV screen

(Make settings before selecting ‘PRINT START’)

Select item Select setting

Item Settings

PRINT WITH DATE

NUM. OF PRINTS

PAPER SIZE

PAGE LAYOUT

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 print

settings (DPOF) have been made.

Even if print settings (DPOF) 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).

OFF/ON

Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)

(printer takes priority)

L/3.5”×5” (89×127 mm) 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)

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)

You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional

Also consult TV operating manual.

Set-up: • Set ‘TV ASPECT’. (P.25)

• Turn off both camera and TV.

Yellow: To video socket

AV cable (always use cable supplied)

White: To audio socket (L) Red: To audio socket (R)

Connect camera to TV

Turn on TV

Set to auxiliary input.

Turn on camera

Set REC/PLAY switch to

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

When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot

Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot

• Pictures only can be played back.

• Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ may be played on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) displaying the AVCHD logo. To play motion pictures on other televisions, please connect the camera to the television with the AV cable (supplied).

• When using an SDHC memory card, play back in the SD card slot of the SDHCcompatible device.

• Multimedia cards may not always be compatible.

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.25) to ‘PAL’.

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Viewing on TV screen

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Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket

An HDMI mini cable (optional) can be used to enable enjoyment of pictures and motion pictures in high resolution.

What is HDMI?

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface for digital video devices. Digital video and audio signals can be outputted by connecting the camera to an HDMI-compatible device. This camera can be connected to a High-definition TV compatible with HDMI to enjoy recorded pictures and motion pictures at high resolution. Connecting the camera to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) compatible with VIERA Link (HDMI) enables linked operation (VIERA Link). (P.109)

Preparation:

• Check the ‘HDMI MODE’. (P.25)

• Turn off the camera and TV.

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

Connect camera to TV

Turn on TV

Set to HDMI input.

Turn on camera

Set REC/PLAY switch to

To HDMI video/audio input socket (When there are multiple sockets, connect to one besides HDMI1.)

HDMI mini cable (optional)

Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15/RP-CDHM30; optional).

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. Cables that do not comply with HDMI standards will not work. Pictures cannot be simultaneously displayed on the LCD monitor. We recommend taking pictures with a ‘PICTURE SIZE’ (P.69) setting of at least 2 M and recording

motion pictures with ‘REC QUALITY’ (P.80) set to ‘SH’, ‘H’, ‘L’, or ‘HD’. Following functions cannot be set in playback mode.

TITLE EDIT, TEXT STAMP, RESIZE, TRIMMING, LEVELING, ASPECT CONV., AUDIO DUB., FACE

RECOG., COPY, multiple selection (delete, etc.), etc. HDMI output will be canceled if a USB connection cable is connected simultaneously. No picture output will occur through AV cables connected. When playing motion pictures/pictures with audio recorded with other devices, video/audio may not

always be played back correctly.

Images may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or pausing on certain televisions. Always read your television’s operating instructions. ‘HDMI MODE’ (P.25) ‘1080i’ is only effective in the following cases:

• MODE PLAY ‘PICTURE’ is selected

• SLIDESHOW ‘PICTURE ONLY’ is selected

• SLIDESHOW ‘CATEGORY SELECTION’ is selected (except for In all other cases, images will be outputted as ‘720p’.

Audio output is stereo.

Travel date)

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI ControlTM)

What is VIERA Link (HDMI)?

VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Link-

compatible devices by connecting HDMI mini cables (optional) for enabling easy operation with the VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not available.)

VIERA Link (HDMI) is an exclusive Panasonic function added to the industry-

standard HDMI control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). Operation is not guaranteed when connecting with non-Panasonic HDMI CEC-compatible devices. Refer to your product manual to verify compatibility with VIERA Link (HDMI).

This camera supports VIERA Link (HDMI) Version 4. This is the latest Panasonic

standard that also supports previous Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of December 2008)

Preparation: • Set ‘VIERA Link’ to ‘ON’. (P.26)

Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable (optional) (P.108).

Use the VIERA remote control to perform the desired operations.

TV (VIERA) remote control Connecting with an HDMI mini

Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-

CDHM15/RP-CDHM30; optional).

The shape of remote control will differ depending on the country or area where the TV

was purchased.

cable (optional)

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The DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65 does not have an HDMI socket.

The DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65 does not support VIERA Link.

Viewing on TV screen

(Continued)

Available functions

Use your television’s remote control to operate the camera. (1) Multiple playback

Press the red button on your television’s remote

control to switch between the types of data to be played.

• Playback data type options can be scrolled as follows: ‘ALL’ →

Use ▲▼◄► to select image, and press ‘OK’ to display

as single image.

Slideshow settings and other options can be accessed by

pressing the ‘OPTION’ button.

(2) Single image display

Press ◄► to scroll between images. Press ▲ to display recording information. Press ▼ to return to (1) multiple playback.

If single image display has been accessed from ‘ALL’ or Press ‘OK’ to start (3) slideshow. If single image display has been accessed from or Press ‘OK’ to start motion picture playback. Press ◄► to rewind/fast forward, or ▼ to stop playback.

(3) Slideshow

Press ‘OK’ to start/pause the slideshow. Press◄► while paused to scroll between motion

pictures.

Press ▼ to stop slideshow and return to (2) single

image display.

To play motion picture audio during slideshows:

To play motion picture audio during slideshows when ‘ALL’ has been selected, press ‘OPTION’, and in the ‘Slideshow’ settings, set ‘Effect’ to off and ‘Audio’ to on.

→ → → ‘ALL’

Operation icons

Other related operations

Power OFF The camera’s power can also be switched off when switching the television’s power

off with the remote control.

Automatic input select

• This function automatically switches the television input to the camera screen whenever the camera’s power is switched on while it is connected via the HDMI mini cable. The television can also be switched on via the camera from standby mode (if ‘Power on link’ on the television is set to ‘ON’).

• The input setting may not be able to be changed automatically with certain television HDMI sockets. In this case, please change the input setting with your television’s remote control (consult your television’s operating instructions for details).

• Refer to P.120 if VIERA Link (HDMI) does not function correctly.

If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. If the ‘VIERA Link’ setting on the camera (P.26) is ‘ON’, operations via the camera buttons will be limited. Ensure that the television you are connecting to has been set up to enable VIERA Link (HDMI) (consult your television’s operating instructions for details). If you do not wish to use VIERA Link (HDMI), turn the camera’s ‘VIERA Link’ setting (P.26) ‘OFF’. ‘HDMI MODE’ (P.25) ‘1080i’ is only effective in the following cases:

• The tab on the TV screen is selected

• SLIDESHOW ‘PICTURE ONLY’ is selected

• SLIDESHOW ‘CATEGORY SELECTION’ is selected (except for Travel date)

In all other cases, images will be outputted as ‘720p’. If the tab on the TV screen is selected while ‘HDMI MODE’ (P.25) is set to ‘AUTO’ or ‘1080i’, the screen will go back before the single picture playback display resumes. This is not a fault. If the tab on the TV screen is selected, it will not be possible to select either (Travel date), (AVCHD Lite), or (MOTION JPEG) in SLIDESHOW ‘CATEGORY SELECTION’.

Display/hide operation icons

Operation icons can be hidden by pressing ‘RETURN’. When operations are hidden, they can be re-displayed by pressing ‘OPTION’.

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The DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65 does not support VIERA Link.

List of LCD monitor displays

Press the display button to change display (P.12, 42).

123

14 13

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

5 6

7 8

9 10

1 Recording mode

( P.29, P.31) Recording quality (P.80) Flash mode (P.43) Optical image stabilizer (P.77) Jitter alert (P.35) Metering mode (P.75) Wind cut (P.80) AF tracking (P.34) Macro recording (P.45) Tele macro (P.45)

2 AF area (P.35) 3 Focus (P.35) 4 10 Picture size (P.69)

Recording quality (P.80) Quality (P.70) Battery capacity (P.16)

COOLCOOL

R3R3

5s5s

564

In recording

5 Number of recordable pictures

(

P.124, P.126)

6 Save destination (P.16) 7 Recording state 8 Histogram (P.42) 9 Travel date (P.67) 10 Aperture value (P.35)

Shutter speed (P.35) ISO sensitivity (P.71) Intelligent ISO (P.70) 11 Focus range (P.47) Zoom (P.37) Macro zoom (P.46)

12 Pre AF (P.75)

CONTINUOUS AF (P.80) Burst mode (P.76) Auto bracket (P.49) Multi aspect (P.50) Intelligent exposure (P.76) High angle mode (P.22) Auto power LCD (P.22) Power LCD (P.22) Exposure compensation (P.49)

13 Spot metering target (P.75) 14 Spot AF area (P.74)

CLIPBOARD Mode (P.81)

Clipboard recording mode

1 White balance (P.72) ISO sensitivity (P.71) / / ISO LIMIT (P.70) Colour mode (P.77) 2

Available recording time ( P.61, P.64)

Elapsed recording time ( P.61, P.64)

4 Minimum shutter speed (P.78) 5 Self-timer mode (P.48) 6 Travel elapsed days (P.67)

Name (P.55)/Travel Location (P.67) Age in years/months (P.55) Current date/time 7 AF assist lamp (P.78) Audio recording (P.78)

In playback

1 23

14 13

100–0001100–0001

1/9

1STDAY1STDAY

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

15.APR.200910:00 15.APR.200910:00

AWBAWB

11 10

1 PLAYBACK mode1 (P.40)

Protected picture (P.97) Favorites2 (P.95)

2 Text stamped display (P.90) 3 10 Picture size3 (P.69)

Quality (P.70) Battery capacity (P.16) 4 Folder/File number

(P.24, 40, 102) Save destination (P.16) Picture number/Total pictures

5 Histogram5 (P.42)

The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used.

6 Exposure compensation (P.49) 7 Favorites settings (P.95) 8 Recorded date and time

Travel destination setting (P.67)/Name (P.55)/

Title (P.89)

Destination settings (P.68)

10 Recording information

1 month 10 days

11 Travel elapsed days (P.67) 12 Power LCD (P.22) 13 1 Number of DPOF prints (P.96) 14 6 Motion pictures

( P.61, P.64) Picture with audio (P.84) Cable disconnection warning icon (P.104)

CLIPBOARD Mode (P.81) 1 Clipboard playing mode 2 Zoom mark

MOTION PICTURE (P.84) 3 (DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65 only) 4 Elapsed playback time 5 Motion picture recording time 6 Recording mode

Age in years/months (P.55)

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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.16)

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.97)

SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED/THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED

Non-DCF images (P.40) cannot be deleted.

→ Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.26) 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.40).

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.40).

• Picture taken or edited on a different device.

NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY/NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD

There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. → When you copy images from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the images are

copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.

BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?

Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc. → Reformat directly using camera (P.26). Data will be deleted.

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.26).

MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD

Access to card has failed.

→ Insert card again.

Try with a different card.

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/WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD

Data read has failed.

→ Check whether card has been inserted correctly (P.15).

Data write has failed.

→ Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.

Card may possibly be damaged. Try with a different card.

MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD

Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures.

The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing.

Using a high-speed card with a specified speed (e.g. on packaging) of at least 10 MB/s is

recommended when ‘REC QUALITY’ is set to ‘HD’, ‘WV GA’, or ‘VGA’.

If recording stops even when using a ‘Class 6’ card or card with speed of ‘10 MB/s’ or faster,

the data writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and reformatting it (P.26).

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.26).

Folder number is reset to 100 when performing ‘NO.RESET’ (P.24).

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.25). USB connection cable is only connected to camera.

→ Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.

THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED

Use a genuine Panasonic battery (DMW-BCG10E). Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty.

→ Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.

NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS

The battery level is low.

→ Charge the battery before use. (P.13)

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Try checking these items (P.116 - 121) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Try using ‘RESET’ in SETUP menu in recording mode (P.24).)

Battery, power

Camera does not work even if power is turned on.

Battery is not inserted correctly (P.15), or needs recharging (P.13).

LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on.

Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.23).

→ 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.23)

→ Press shutter button halfway to release. This unit is turned off automatically.

If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with an HDMI mini cable (optional)

and turn off the power on the TV with the remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns off.

→ If you are not using VIERA Link, set ‘VIERA Link’ to ‘OFF’. (P.26)

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.41).

Cannot record to cards.

Do not format cards on other equipment.

→ Please format cards with this camera. (P.26)

For details about compatible cards, see P.16.

Recording capacity is low.

Battery needs recharging . → Use a fully charged battery (not sold pre-charged). (P.13) → 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.23) etc.

Please check the recording picture capacity for cards and built-in memory. ( P.124,

P.126)

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.10).

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.49).

‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ is set to fast speeds, e.g. ‘1/250’ (P.78). 2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.

Camera set to use ‘AUTO BRACKET’ (P.49), ‘MULTI ASPECT ’ (P.50), ‘BURST’

(P.76), or the ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ (P.56) or ‘FLASH BURST’ (P.57) scene modes.

Recording (continued)

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.70, 77).

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.48) when using slower shutter speed with ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’.

Cannot use ‘AUTO BRACKET’ or ‘MULTI ASPECT ’.

Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer.

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.71). → Set ‘COLOR MODE’ to ‘NATURAL’ (P.77) → 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)

Pictures appear dark or have poor colouring.

Colours may appear unnatural due to the effects of light source.

→ Use WHITE BALANCE to adjust the colouring. (P.72) 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).

Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures.

The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing.

Using a high-speed card with a specified speed (e.g. on packaging) of at least 10

MB/s is recommended when ‘REC QUALITY’ is set to ‘HD’, ‘WVGA’, or ‘VGA’. If recording stops even when using a ‘Class 6’ card or card with speed of ‘10 MB/s’

or faster, the data writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the

memory card and reformatting it (P.26). With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and recording

may end midway.

The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails)

If the subject has different colours as the periphery, set the AF area to those colours

specific to the subject by aligning that area with the AF area. (P.73)

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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.23). After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6

seconds (Max.) when recording to the built-in memory)

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.21). 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.67), and ages in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ (P.55) 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.43). When set to ‘AUTO ’, flash may not be emitted in certain conditions. Flash cannot be emitted in the ‘SCENERY’, ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘NIGHT

SCENERY’, ‘SUNSET’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘FIREWORKS’, ‘STARRY SKY’, and ‘AERIAL PHOTO’ scene modes, or when using ‘AUTO BRACKET’ or ‘BURST’.

No flash is emitted when recording a motion picture.

Multiple flashes are emitted.

Red-eye reduction is active (P.43). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.) The scene mode is set to ‘FLASH BURST’.

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’.

Playback (continued)

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.85).

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.26).

Incorrect date displayed in calendar playback.

Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. ‘CLOCK SET’ is incorrect (P.17).

(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.

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 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.

Blacken red areas of recorded pictures.

If subjects in pictures taken with RED-EYE reduction flash settings ( , , )

contain patterns where areas of red are surrounded by colours close to skin colours,

the digital red-eye correction function may cause these red areas to be blackened.

→ In such cases, using , or the or flash modes is recommended.

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.

Motion pictures and pictures with audio taken by this camera cannot be played in other cameras.

Motion pictures and pictures with audio taken with this camera may not always be

able to be played back with cameras by other manufacturers. Playback may also not

be possible with certain Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX).

Cameras launched before December 2008, and some cameras launched in 2009

(FS, LS Series). In some cases, motion pictures and pictures with audio taken by this camera cannot be played back by digital cameras from other companies, and they also cannot be played in Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) that were sold before July 2008.

Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be played in devices that do

not support AVCHD. In some cases, motion pictures cannot be played back correctly in AVCHD-compatible devices.

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TV, computer, printer

No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured.

Not connected correctly (P.107, 108). TV input setting not set to auxiliary input. ‘VIDEO OUT’ not set to ‘PAL’ (P.25). 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 HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m, 4.9 feet) or RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m, 9.8 feet), optional) and play on camera (P.107, 108).

Picture is not displayed on full TV screen.

Check ‘TV ASPECT’ settings (P.25).

VIERA Link (HDMI) is not working.

Is the HDMI mini cable (optional) connected correctly? (P.108)

→ Check that the HDMI mini cable (optional) is fully inserted.

Is the camera’s ‘VIERA Link’ setting set to ‘ON’? (P.26)

→

The input setting may not be able to be changed automatically with certain television HDMI sockets. In this case, please change the input setting with your television’s

remote control (consult your television’s operating instructions for details). → Check the VIERA Link (HDMI) settings on the device you are connecting to. → Turn the camera’s power off and on again. →

Turn the ‘VIERA Link control (HDMI device control)’ setting on your television (VIERA) to

‘OFF’, and then to ‘ON’ again. (Consult your VIERA’s operating instructions for details.)

Cannot send pictures to computer.

Not connected correctly (P.101). Check whether computer has recognised camera. Set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PC’ (P.24).

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 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.98) in PLAYBACK menu.

Cannot print when connecting to printer.

Printer not compatible with PictBridge. Set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PictBridge (PTP)’ (P.24).

Cannot get the date printing.

Make date printing settings before printing.

• In shop: Make PRINT SET settings (P.96), and request printing ‘with dates’.

• With printer:

• With supplied software: Select ‘with dates’ within print settings.

Use ‘TEXT STAMP’ before printing (P.90).

Make PRINT SET settings, and use a printer compatible with date printing.

TV, computer, printer (continued)

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.26).

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’, ‘MULTI ASPECT

’, ‘BURST’, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘FLASH BURST’ scene

modes, and ‘AUDIO REC.’.

Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations.

‘AF ASSIST LAMP’ set to ‘ON’ (P.78).

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.17). (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.102).

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).

Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car bonnet in the summer.

It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, a generation of heat, and may cause a

fire and the battery to burst due to the high temperature.

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.11).

When not using for a while

Turn off camera power 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 (59 °F-77 °F)) 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.

Personal Information

If names or birthdays are set in BABY mode or in the FACE RECOG. function , personal information will be included in the camera and the pictures that have been taken.

Disclaimer

Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity,

accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.

When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera

• To protect your personal information, please reset the settings. (P.24)

• If any pictures are contained in the built-in memory, copy (P.98) them to a memory card if

necessary, and then format (P.26) the built-in memory.

• Remove the memory card from the camera.

• When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be returned to the

initial purchase state.

• If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction,

consult with the dealer or nearest Service Centre.

When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see ‘When disposing of/ transferring memory cards’ in the previous section.

For DMC-TZ7 users

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

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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.70), ‘PICTURE SIZE’ (P.69), or ‘QUALITY’

When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed.

(P.70) settings.

ASPECT RATIO

PICTURE SIZE

QUALITY

Built-in memory

Memory

card

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

6 GB

8 GB

12 GB

16 GB

32 GB

10 M

(3648×2736)

7 14 9 19 13 26 28 54 45 84 200 320 7 15 10 20 18 37 29 57 31 60 7 15 10 20 20 39 32 62 41 79

4 9 6 12 8 16 18 35 29 54 130 200 4 9 6 13 11 24 19 36 20 39 4 10 6 13 12 25 20 40 26 51

9 20 13 26 18 35 37 73 60 110 270 420 10 20 13 27 25 50 39 76 42 81 10 21 14 27 27 53 43 83 56 105

20 41 28 55 37 72 77 145 120 220 550 860 21 42 28 56 52 100 81 155 87 165 22 43 29 57 55 105 88 165 110 210

41 82 55 105 73 140 150 290 240 440 1080 1690 42 83 56 110 100 195 155 300 170 320 43 86 57 110 105 210 170 330 220 420

83 160 110 210 145 280 300 580 470 880 2150 3350 85 165 110 210 200 390 310 600 330 640 87 170 110 220 210 420 340 650 440 830

165 320 220 430 290 560 600 1160 950 1770 4310 6710 170 330 220 440 400 790 630 1200 670 1280 175 340 220 440 430 850 680 1310 880 1670

340 660 450 870 590 1130 1220 2360 1910 3610 8770 12290 340 680 460 890 820 1610 1270 2450 1360 2560 350 690 460 900 890 1700 1390 2670 1800 3410

660 1310 880 1720 1170 2230 2410 4640 3770 7090 17240 24130 680 1340 900 1740 1630 3170 2510 4820 2680 5020 700 1370 920 1770 1740 3350 2740 5240 3540 6700

1010 1990 1340 2620 1780 3390 3660 7050 5730 10790 26210 36700 1040 2030 1370 2650 2470 4820 3820 7330 4070 7640 1070 2080 1400 2690 2650 5090 4160 7970 5390

1360 2660 1800 3500 2380 4540 4910 9440 7670 14440 35080 49120 1390 2720 1840 3550 3310 6460 5110 9820 5450

2050 4020 2720 5290 3590 6860 7400 14240 11570 21790 52920 74090 2100 4110 2780 5360 5000 9740 7710

2740 5370 3630 7050 4790 9150 9880 19000 15440 29060 70590 98830 2800 5490 3710 7160 6670

5500 10770 7280 14160 9620 18350 19820 38120 30970 58310

7 M EZ

(3072×2304)

5 M EZ

(2560×1920)

3 M EZ

(2048×1536)

2 M EZ

(1600×1200)

0.3 M EZ

(640×480)

141620 198260

9.5 M

(3776×2520)

5630

11010

6.5 M EZ (3168×2112)

7450

4.5 M EZ (2656×1768)

14360 13390 26080 20650 39650 22020 41300

3 M EZ

(2112×1408)

14810

13000 10290 19760 10980 20590

2.5 M EZ (2048×1360)

8230

Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

Varies according to ‘REC MODE’ (P.79), or ‘REC QUALITY’ (P.80) settings.

REC MODE

REC QUALITY

Built-in memory — — — — — — 1 min 22 s

Memory

card

32 MB — — — 4 s 16 s 17 s 52 s

64 MB — — — 12 s 36 s 38 s 1 min 50 s 128 MB — — — 29 s 1 min 17 s 1 min 20 s 3 min 45 s 256 MB — — — 59 s 2 min 30 s 2 min 35 s 7 min 20 s 512 MB 3 min 4 min 7 min 2 min 5 min 5 min 10 s 14 min 40 s

1 GB 7 min 9 min 14 min 4 min 10 min 10 s 10 min 40 s 29 min 30 s 2 GB 15 min 20 min 29 min 4 GB 30 min 40 min 1 h 16 min 20 s 41 min 42 min 40 s 1 h 58 min 6 GB 46 min 1 h 1 h 28 min 25 min 1 h 2 min 1 h 5 min 3 h

8 GB 1 h 1 h 20 min 1 h 54 min 33 min 30 s 1 h 23 min 1 h 27 min 4 h 1 min 12 GB 1 h 34 min 2 h 2 h 54 min 50 min 30 s 2 h 6 min 2 h 11 min 6 h 4 min 16 GB 2 h 2 h 40 min 4 h 1 h 7 min 2 h 48 min 2 h 55 min 8 h 5 min 32 GB 4 h 5 h 20 min 8 h 2 h 15 min 5 h 38 min 5 h 51 min 16 h 14 min

SH H L HD W VGA VGA QVGA

AVCHD Lite MOTION JPEG

8 min 20 s

20 min 50 s 21 min 40 s 1 h

9 M

6 M EZ

(3968×2232)

10230

1430 2790 1870 3610 3550 6820 5580

15430

2160 4200 2820 5440 5360

2880 5610 3770 7260 7160

5790

(3328×1872)

11260

7560

4.5 M EZ (2784×1568)

14570 14360 27530 22520 43100 29150 55070

A maximum of approx. 15 minutes

of continuous motion picture can be recorded. (Even if there is more than 15 minutes of available space on the card, the available recording time will be calculated for a maximum of 15 minutes.)

The time displayed on the left is the

total time.

A maximum of approx. 2 GB of continuous motion picture can be recorded.

2.5 M EZ (2208×1248)

10290

8410

13720 11230 21480 14530 27450

2 M EZ

(1920×1080)

10190

10670

7220

13640

16100 10890 20580

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For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65, see P.126.

Recording picture/time capacity

Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

Varies according to ‘ASPECT RATIO’ (P.70), ‘PICTURE SIZE’ (P.69), or ‘QUALITY’

(P.70) settings.

ASPECT RATIO

PICTURE SIZE

QUALITY

Built-in memory

Memory

card

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

6 GB

8 GB

12 GB

16 GB

32 GB

10 M

(3648×2736)

7 14 9 19 13 26 28 54 45 84 200 320 7 16 10 21 20 39 31 60 8 18 11 23 23 46 41 79

4 9 6 12 8 16 18 35 29 55 130 200 4 10 6 13 12 25 20 39 5 11 7 14 15 30 27 51

10 20 13 26 18 35 38 73 60 110 270 420 10 22 14 28 27 53 42 81 12 24 15 31 32 62 56 105

21 41 28 55 37 72 77 145 120 220 550 860 22 45 30 59 56 105 87 165 25 50 32 63 66 125 110 210

41 82 55 105 73 140 150 290 240 440 1080 1690 45 88 59 115 105 210 170 320 50 98 64 125 125 240 220 420

83 160 110 210 145 280 300 580 470 880 2150 3350 90 175 115 220 210 420 330 640 99 195 125 240 250 490 440 830

165 320 220 430 290 560 600 1160 950 1770 4310 6710 180 350 230 460 430 850 670 1280 200 390 250 490 510 990 880 1670

340 660 450 870 590 1130 1220 2360 1920 3610 8780 12290 360 720 480 930 890 1700 1360 2560 400 790 520 1000 1040 1980 1800 3410

660 1310 880 1720 1170 2230 2410 4640 3770 7090 17240 24130 720 1410 940 1820 1740 3350 2680 5020 800 1560 1030 1970 2040 3890 3540 6700

1010 1990 1340 2620 1780 3390 3660 7050 5730 10790 26210 36700 1100 2150 1440 2770 2650 5090 4070 7640 1220 2380 1560 3000 3100 5910 5390

1360 2660 1800 3500 2380 4540 4910 9440 7670 14440 35080 49120 1470 2880 1930 3720 3550 6820 5450 10230 1630

2050 4020 2720 5290 3590 6860 7400 14240 11570 21790 52920 74090 2230 4350 2910 5610 5360 10290 8230

2740 5370 3630 7050 4790 9150 9880 19000

5500 10770 7280 14160 9620 18350 19820 38120 30970 58310

7 M EZ

(3072×2304)

Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

Varies according to ‘REC QUALITY’ (P.80) setting.

REC QUALITY WVGA VGA QVGA

Built-in memory — — 1 min 27 s

32 MB 16 s 17 s 56 s

64 MB 37 s 39 s 1 min 58 s

128 MB 1 min 18 s 1 min 22 s 4 min

256 MB 2 min 35 s 2 min 40 s 7 min 50 s

512 MB 5 min 10 s 5 min 20 s 15 min 40 s

Memory

card

1 GB 10 min 20 s 10 min 50 s 31 min 20 s

2 GB 21 min 20 s 22 min 10 s 1 h 4 min

4 GB 41 min 50 s 43 min 40 s 2 h 5 min

6 GB 1 h 3 min 1 h 6 min 3 h 11 min

8 GB 1 h 25 min 1 h 28 min 4 h 15 min

12 GB 2 h 8 min 2 h 14 min 6 h 26 min

16 GB 2 h 52 min 2 h 59 min 8 h 35 min

32 GB 5 h 45 min 5 h 59 min 17 h 13 min

5 M EZ

(2560×1920)

3 M EZ

(2048×1536)

2 M EZ

(1600×1200)

15440 29070

0.3 M EZ

(640×480)

70600 98840 2970 5810 3890 7480 7160 13720

141620 198270

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.

When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed.

9 M

(3648×2432)

5970 11660

6 M EZ

(3072×2048)

7800 15010 14360 27530 22020 41300 6600 12870 8470 16250 16800 31970 29150 55070

4.5 M EZ

(2560×1712)

2.5 M EZ

(2048×1360)

10980 20590 3290 6410

15430

7.5 M

(3648×2056)

3180

2460

4810

5.5 M EZ

(3072×1728)

2090 4020 4160

3160

4220

3.5 M EZ

(2560×1440)

6070

6270

11950 10890 20580

8100 8370 15940 14530 27450

(1920×1080)

7920

2 M EZ

7220

A maximum of approx. 15 minutes of continuous motion picture can be recorded. (Even if there is more than 15 minutes of available space on the card, the available recording time will be calculated for a maximum of 15 minutes.) The time displayed on the left is the total time.

10190

13640

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For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ7, see P.124.

Specifications DMC-TZ7

Digital Camera: Information for your safety

Power Source

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

DC 5.1 V

When recording: 1.3 W When playing back: 0.6 W

10,100,000 pixels

1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels Primary colour filter

Optical 12 x zoom f=4.1 mm to 49.2 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 300 mm)/ F3.3 to F4.9

Max. 4 x

Max. 21.4 x

Normal/AF Macro/Macro zoom Face detection/AF tracking/11-area-focusing/ 1-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing

50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.57 feet) (Tele) to

3 cm (0.1 feet) (Wide)/ 1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to

There may be difference in above settings.

Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter

AVCHD Lite

1280 x 720 pixels 50p recordings (Only when using an SD Memory Card)

CCD output is at 25fps

Approx. 17 Mbps/Approx. 13 Mbps/Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR), with stereo audio

Motion JPEG

1280 x 720 pixels / 848 x 480 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels ( Only when using an SD Memory Card) 30 frames/second with stereo audio

2.3 pictures/second (Burst), Approx. 1.8 pictures/second (Unlimited)

Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine), Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card (Unlimited).

Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)

Approx. 15 pictures (When using the built-in memory, immediately after formatting) Max. 100 pictures (When using a card, it may differ depending on the type of card and the recording conditions)

AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 - 6400

8 to 1/2000 th [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

(2 m (6.57 feet) unless max.T)

LCD monitor

Flash

Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/

Picture size

Still picture

Motion pictures

Quality Fine/Standard Recording file format

Still Picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21

Still pictures with audio JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21

Motion pictures AVCHD Lite/QuickTime Motion JPEG

Interface Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed)

Terminal HDMI: HDMI mini cable (type C)

Dimensions (excluding the projection part)

Mass Excluding card and battery: Approx. 206

Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity 10 % to 80 %

Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A66A): Information for your safety

Output CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A Input 110 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A

Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCG10E): Information for your safety

Voltage/capacity (Minimum) 3.6 V / 895 mAh

3.0” low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100 %)

Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.3 m (17.4 feet) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced flash ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced flash OFF

MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only)

When the aspect ratio setting is [ 3648 x 2736 pixels / 3072 x 2304 pixels / 2560 x 1920 pixels / 2048 x 1536 pixels / 1600 x 1200 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels

When the aspect ratio setting is [ 3776 x 2520 pixels / 3168 x 2112 pixels / 2656 x 1768 pixels / 2112 x 1408 pixels / 2048 x 1360 pixels

When the aspect ratio setting is [ 3968 x 2232 pixels / 3328 x 1872 pixels / 2784 x 1568 pixels / 2208 x 1248 pixels / 1920 x 1080 pixels

1280

720 pixels / 848 x 480 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels

( Only when using an SD Memory Card)

standard)/DPOF corresponding

standard) + QuickTime

Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the USB connection cable. Analogue video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composit (Switched by menu), Audio line output (stereo)

AV/DIGITAL/MULTI: Dedicated jack (14 pin)

Approx. 103.3 mm (W) x 59.6 mm (H) x 32.8 mm (D) [4.07” (W) x 2.35” (H) x 1.29” (D)]

With card and battery: Approx. 229 (8.1 oz)

]

(7.3 oz)/

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Specifications DMC-TZ6/ DMC-TZ65

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

When recording: 1.2 W When playing back: 0.6 W

10,100,000 pixels

1/2.5” CCD, total pixel number 10,300,000 pixels Primary colour filter

Optical 12 x zoom f=4.1 mm to 49.2 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 300 mm)/ F3.3 to F4.9

Max. 4 x

Max. 21.4 x

Normal/AF Macro/Macro zoom Face detection/AF tracking/11-area-focusing/ 1-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing

50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.57 feet) (Tele) to

3 cm (0.1 feet) (Wide)/ 1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to

There may be difference in above settings.

Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter

848 x 480 pixels ( Only when using an SD Memory Card) 30 frames/second with audio

2.5 pictures/second (Burst), Approx. 2 pictures/second (Unlimited)

Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine), Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card (Unlimited).

Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 7 pictures/second (Image priority)

Approx. 15 pictures (When using the built-in memory, immediately after formatting) Max. 100 pictures (When using a card, it may differ depending on the type of card and the recording conditions)

AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 - 6400

8 to 1/2000 th [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

/ 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels

/ 1.3 W

(2 m (6.57 feet) unless max.T)

LCD monitor

Flash

Microphone

Speaker

Recording media

Picture size

Still picture

Motion pictures

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-A66A): Information for your safety

Output CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A Input 110 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A

Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCG10E): Information for your safety

Voltage/capacity (Minimum) 3.6 V / 895 mAh

DMC-TZ6:

2.7” amorphous silicon TFT LCD (Approx. 230,400 dots) (field of view ratio about 100 %)

DMC-TZ65:

3.0” low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100 %)

Monaural

Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only)

When the aspect ratio setting is [ 3648 x 2736 pixels / 3072 x 2304 pixels / 2560 x 1920 pixels / 2048 x 1536 pixels / 1600 x 1200 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels

When the aspect ratio setting is [ 3648 x 2432 pixels / 3072

When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] 3648

2056 pixels / 3072

848 x 480 pixels ( Only when using an SD Memory Card)

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) Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the USB connection cable. Analogue video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composit (Switched by menu), Audio line output (monaural)

AV/DIGITAL/MULTI: Dedicated jack (14 pin)

Approx. 103.3 mm (W) x 59.6 mm (H) x 32.8 mm (D) [4.07” (W) x 2.35” (H) x 1.29” (D)]

Excluding card and battery: Approx. 206 With card and battery: Approx. 229 (8.1 oz)

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

10 % to 80 %

/ 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels

]

2048 pixels / 2560

1728 pixels / 2560

]

(7.3 oz)

1712 pixels / 2048 x 1360 pixels

1440 pixels / 1920

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Panasonic DMC-TZ6, DMC-TZ65, DMC-TZ7 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual