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

EU

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

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

and Dolby pertain to DMC-TZ7 only.

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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)

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.

Cd

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: [e-mail]

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

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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

Print

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

32

card slots.

● SD memory card/SDHC memory card
(optional)

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See respective products’ instruction manuals for details.

2

Can be used on SDHC memory card-compatible devices.

3

‘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

...

40

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)

3

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)

2

AV/DIGITAL/MULTI
socket

104, 107)

• Always use a genuine

4

(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.

1

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

2

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

3

The size in the DMC-TZ6 is different.

4

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)

2

(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

32

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

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

1

When the video out is set to ‘PAL’

2

When the video out is set to ‘NTSC’

Interlaced and Progressive Formats

I

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.

1

/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.

• 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.

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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

p

‘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.