Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ3 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ2

DMC-TZ3

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Product illustrations
and screens may vary.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [e-mail]

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [e-mail]

PCP

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most
sophisticated and reliable products on the
market today. Used properly, we’re sure
it will bring you and your family years of
enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the
information below.
The serial number is on the tag located
on the underside of your Camera. Be sure
to retain this manual as your convenient
Camera information source.

Model No.

Serial No.

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.

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you
have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how
to recycle this battery.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT
AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F)
or incinerate.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the
unit.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN
THE U.S.A.

FCC Note: (U.S. only)

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued

compliance, follow the
attached installation
instructions and use only
shielded interface cables
with ferrite core when
connecting to computer or
peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-TZ2

DMC-TZ3
Responsible party: Panasonic

Corporation of
North America One
Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer

Electronics Company

1-800-272-7033
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

DMC-TZ2

DMC-TZ3

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN
CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.

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-If you see this symbol­Information on Disposal in other

Countries outside the European
Union

This symbol is only valid in the
European Union. If you wish to discard
this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.

About the battery pack

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

• Use the specified unit to recharge the

battery pack.

• Do not use the battery pack with

equipment other than the specified
unit.

• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other

foreign matter on the terminals.

• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and

−) with metal objects.

• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or

throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into
contact with your hands or clothes, wash
it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into
contact with your eyes, never rub the
eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water,
and then consult a doctor.

About the battery charger

CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS
UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT­IN 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.

Battery charger

This battery charger operates on AC
between 110V and 240 V.
But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery
charger must be connected to a 120V
AC power supply only.

• When connecting to an AC supply
outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use
a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet
configuration.

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 (sold separately), you
can record or play back
pictures on the built-in
memory (P.26).

Camera
ON/OFF Switch

Charge the battery

Insert the battery
and the card

Set the mode dial
to

Press the shutter button and
take pictures

Note

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

3

DMC-TZ2:

1ST DAY

10:00 MAR.15.2007

To play back the pictures

1. Set the mode dial to .

2. Select the picture
you want to view.

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Record, view, save those precious moments.

Cards may be inserted directly

into devices with SD memory
card slots.

Record

(P.24)

Zoomed-in pictures

Close-up pictures of people
in distance

[10x optical zoom] (P.27)

Clear pictures

Prevents blurring from shaky hands

[Optical Image Stabilizer] (P.39)

Beautiful pictures

Dark places, moving subjects

[Intelligent ISO] (P.46)

Motion pictures

Capture moving scenes
[Motion Picture Mode] (P.47)
Create photos (still pictures) from your favorite motion
pictures (P.63)

SD memory card
(Sold separately)

Alternatively,
connect with AV
cable (supplied)

Alternatively,
connect with USB
connection cable
(supplied)

Alternatively,
connect with USB
connection cable
(supplied)

On TV screen

With your printer

Connect directly to easily print pictures at home (P.76)
Use a PictBridge-compatible printer.

At digital photo center

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

View

(Playback) on

large screen

(P.79)

Print

at home, or at

a digital photo center

(P.68, 76)

Save and enjoy your
pictures!

On computer

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

Holiday pictures

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

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

Alternatively,
connect with AV
cable (supplied)

With DVD recorder

Save to DVD or hard disk

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Contents

Before use

Preparations

Basics

Applications
(Record)

Applications
(View pictures)

10
14
24

33

61

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

Read first (10)
To prevent damage and faults (10)

Charging battery ............................... 14

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

Taking pictures ................................. 24

Adjusting the focus (25)
Problems with adjusting focus (25)
Checking remaining battery and memory
capacity (25)
Picture save destination (26)

Changing recording information

display ............................................... 33

Making LCD monitor easier to see .. 34

Taking pictures with self-timer ........ 35

Taking pictures with flash ................ 36

Taking pictures with exposure

compensation ................................... 38

Optical image stabilizer ................... 39

Taking pictures according to the

scene ................................................. 40

Scene types (41)

Avoiding subject blurring

(Intelligent ISO) ................................. 46

Taking close-up pictures

(MACRO mode) ................................. 46

Viewing as list (Multi playback/

Calendar playback) ........................... 61

Viewing motion pictures/

pictures with audio ........................... 62

Creating still pictures from motion

pictures (DMC-TZ3 only) .................. 63

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

Setting the clock and language ....... 16

Know the different menus ............... 17

Taking pictures with zoom ............... 27

Taking pictures with SIMPLE MODE 28

Backlight compensation (28)
‘SIMPLE MODE’ menu (29)

Taking motion pictures .................... 47

Useful features for travel ................. 48

Recording holiday duration
(TRAVEL DATE) (48)
Registering local time at your overseas
destination (WORLD TIME) (49)

Using REC menu .............................. 50

W.BALANCE (50)
SENSITIVITY (51)
ASPECT RATIO (51)
PICT.MODE (52)
PICT.SIZE (52)
QUALITY (53)
AUDIO REC. (53)
METERING MODE (53)
AF MODE (54)

Using PLAY menu ............................. 64

DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (64)
SLIDE SHOW (64)
FAVORITE (65)
ROTATE DISP./ROTATE (66)
DATE STAMP (66)
DPOF PRINT (68)

Mode dial (13)

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

Using SETUP menu .......................... 20

Viewing your pictures instantly

(REVIEW) ........................................... 30

Viewing your pictures (Play) ........... 31

Deleting pictures .............................. 32

BURST (54)

CONT.AF (55)

AF ASSIST LAMP (56)

SLOW SHUTTER (56)

D.ZOOM (56)

COL. MODE (57)

CLOCK SET (57)

Quick setting (57)

Taking/viewing clipboard pictures

(CLIPBOARD) .................................... 58

Taking clipboard pictures (58)

Viewing clipboard pictures (59)

CLIPBOARD menu (60)

PROTECT (69)

AUDIO DUB. (70)

RESIZE (70)

TRIMMING (71)

ASPECT CONV. (72)

COPY (73)

FORMAT (73)

Connecting with
other devices

Others

74
80

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

Folder and file names on computer (75)

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

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

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

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

Recording picture/time capacity ..... 92

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

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

Optional accessories ....................... 96

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers) ....................... 97

Request for Service Notice

(For USA Only) .................................. 98

Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .... 99

Customer Services Directory

(For USA Only) ................................ 101

Index ................................................ 104

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Before use

Standard
Accessories

Read first

Do a test shot first!

Check first to see if you can take

pictures and record sounds (motion
pictures/pictures with audio)
successfully.

We will not compensate for failed/

lost recording or for direct/indirect
damage.

Panasonic will not provide

compensation even if damage is
caused by faults with camera or card.

Certain pictures cannot be played

back

Pictures edited on a computer
Pictures taken or edited on a different

camera

(Pictures taken or edited on this camera

may also not be able to be played back
on other cameras)

Software on the CD-ROM supplied

The following actions are prohibited:
Making duplicates (copying) for sale or

rent

Copying onto networks

LCD monitor characteristics

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the LCD monitor
screen. However there may be some dark
or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the
screen. This is not a malfunction.

The LCD monitor screen has more than

99.99% effective pixels with a mere

0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.
The spots will not be recorded on pictures
on the built-in memory or a card.

To prevent damage and faults

Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure

Avoid exposing the camera to strong

vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or
hitting the camera, or sitting down with
the camera in your pocket.
Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.

Do not get the camera wet or insert

foreign objects

Do not expose the camera to water,

rain, or seawater.

(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft,

dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if
wet with seawater, etc)

Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust

or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak
into gaps around buttons.

Avoid condensation caused by sudden
changes in temperature and humidity

When moving between places of

different temperature or humidity, place
camera into a plastic bag and allow to
adjust to conditions before use.

If the lens clouds up, switch off the

power and leave for about two hours to
allow camera to adjust to conditions.

If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with

a soft, dry cloth.

LCD monitor

When transporting

Switch off power.
We recommend using a genuine leather

case (DMW-CT3, sold separately).

Lens

Do not leave in direct

sunlight.

If dirty, clean with soft,

dry cloth.

Optional accessories (P.96)

Cards are optional. You can record

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

If any accessories are lost, customers

in the USA should contact Panasonic’s
parts department at 1 800 833-9626
and customers in Canada should
contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-

8649) for further information about
obtaining replacement parts.

Part numbers are as of January 2007

Battery Pack

CGA-S007A

(P.14)

(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)

Battery Charger

DE-A45B

(P.14)

(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)

Battery Carrying

Case

VYQ3680

(P.91)

Strap

VFC4090

(P.12)

USB Connection

Cable

K1HA08CD0007

(P.74, 76)

AV Cable

K1HA08CD0008

(P.79)

CD-ROM

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

LUMIX Simple Viewer
PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-

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Mode dial

Names of parts

Strap eyelet

Camera ON/OFF switch

(P.18)

Optical image stabilizer
button (P.39)

Shutter button (P.24)

Zoom lever (P.27)

Flash (P.36)

Lens barrel
Lens (P.11)

Speaker (P.22)

Microphone

(P.47, 53, 70)

LCD monitor

● Checking remaining battery/

memory capacity, etc (P.25)

● Changing display (P.33)

● Display contents list (P.80)

Status indicator (P.15, 24)
DISPLAY/LCD MODE

button (P.33, 34)
FUNC (Quick setting P.57)/

delete (P.32) button

Release lever (P.15)

Card/Battery door (P.15)

DIGITAL/AV OUT socket

(P.74, 76, 79)

DC IN socket (P.74, 76)

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC

adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional).

Tripod receptacle

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

(P.56)

Strap

(supplied)

Align to correct mode

NORMAL PICTURE mode

Take pictures (P.24).

INTELLIGENT ISO mode

Take pictures according to motion
and brightness of subject (P.46).

PLAYBACK mode

View/edit pictures previously
taken (P.31, 61)

SIMPLE MODE

For beginners (P.28).

Up/down/left/right

selection

Up▲

right►◄left

down▼

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

Self-timer (P.35)

View previously
taken picture
immediately

(Review) (P.30)

NORMAL PICTURE

(Displayed on screen when
mode changed)

SCENE mode

Take pictures according to scene
(P.40).

CLIPBOARD mode

Take/view pictures as memos
(P.58).

PRINT mode

Print (P.76).

MOTION PICTURE mode

Take motion pictures (P.47).

MACRO mode

Take close-up pictures (P.46).

● Exposure

compensation (P.38)

● Auto bracket (P.38)

● White balance fine

adjustment (P.50)

● Backlight

compensation (P.28)

● Flash (P.36)

● MENU/SET

(menu display/set) (P.18)

DMC-TZ3 only

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Preparations

2

Inserting battery and card

Preparations

1

Charging battery

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

Battery (model-specific)

Charger
(model-specific)

Indoor electrical outlet
(charge at room temperature of 10­35°C (50°F-95°F))

Battery
(check orientation)

Card
(check orientation)

Do not touch
connector

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to
OFF
Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position and
open the lid
Completely insert battery and card

(both click into place)

Close lid

Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.

OPEN

Fold out pins and
plug into electrical outlet.

Disconnect charger and

battery when charging is

Connect to charger.

(Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.)

Charging light (CHARGE)

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

If light is flashing…

● Battery temperature is too high/too low → Battery may still be charged, but it will
take longer as it must adjust to the room temperature.

● Battery/charger connector is dirty → clean with dry cloth.

Approximate battery life

Number of pictures:
270 [300
1 Values based on CIPA standards. (P.91)
(Number reduced if intervals longer – 67 [75
Playback time: Approx. 260 [280
Above figures may be reduced if intervals between recording are longer; if flash, zoom,

or POWER LCD are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).

2 DMC-TZ2

2

] (at 30-sec intervals) 1 (equivalent to approx. 135 [150

complete.

2

] mins

2

] mins)

2

] pictures if 2-minute intervals)

plug

To remove

To remove battery,

Status indicator

Compatible memory cards (sold separately)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand

recommended)

● SD memory cards, 8MB-2GB

● SDHC memory cards (4GB) → (P.96)
(4GB (or greater) cards without the SDHC logo are not of SD standard.)
→ For recording picture/time capacity, see (P.92)
→ For model numbers and types,

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

MultiMediaCards (still images only)

Caution

Note

Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.
Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.
Battery can be topped up even if not fully depleted.
Do not disassemble or modify the charger.
Please purchase a new battery if battery life becomes significantly reduced.

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

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

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

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

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

LOCK

lever

move lever in direction
of arrow.

To remove card,

press down in center.

SDHC logo

SDHC memory
card

Preparations

3

Setting the clock and language

Preparations

4

Know the different menus

to get more out of your camera

Set mode dial (P.13) to NORMAL PICTURE mode before turning on power.
‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed when power is turned on for the first time.

While this message is displayed

This camera contains a range of menus to enable you to set your photography and
playback preferences, and to make the camera easier and more fun to use.
The ‘SETUP’ menu in particular contains important functions, such as for time and power
source. Please check these settings before use.

Making the camera more convenient to use (SETUP menu) (P.20)

Power

Press

Adjust year, month, date, time

Select

Adjust

CLOCK SET

:..

JAN

1000

DMY

CANCEL

Select to change
date format

Set

Press

2007

EXITSELECT SET

SETUP

CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
MONITOR
GUIDE LINE
TRAVEL DATE

SELECT

OFF

EXIT

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

REC

W.BALANCE
SENSITIVITY
ASPECT RATIO
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY

SELECT EXIT

AWB

AUTO

Make settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock

1

/

4

and changing the beep sounds.

Applicable modes (P.13):

± 0

Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect

1

/

3

ratio, and picture size.

Applicable modes (P.13):

(Screen example: DMC-TZ3)

Using your pictures (PLAY menu) (P.64)

Note

Failure to set the clock will mean
correct date will not be printed
(P.76) when printing pictures in
digital photo center or when using
DATE STAMP (P.66).
Time is displayed in 24-hour
format. Year can be set between
2000 and 2099.
Clock settings will be saved for
approx. 3 months even after
battery is removed, provided a
fully-charged battery was installed

Turn on power again and check time

display.

To change time setting

Select ‘CLOCK SET’ from SETUP

menu (P.18), perform and above,
and press .

To set local time at overseas

destination

‘WORLD TIME’ (P.49)

To set language

Select LANGUAGE (P.22) from SETUP

menu (P.20), and set to language
displayed on the monitor.

Example of SETUP menu setting

(P.18)

PLAY

DUAL DISPLAY
SLIDE SHOW
FAVORITE
ROTATE DISP.
ROTATE

SELECT EXIT

OFF

ON

The following menus are also included:

To make photography settings to fit certain scenes, e.g. night

→ SCENE menu (P.40)

To easily change settings such as picture quality, for beginners

→ SIMPLE MODE menu (P.29)

Make settings for using the pictures you have taken,

1

/

3

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

Applicable modes (P.13):

(Screen example: DMC-TZ3)

in camera for the 24 hours
beforehand.

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Preparations

5

Using menus

Explanation of settings method for SETUP menu, REC menu, and PLAY menu.
(Screen example: DMC-TZ3)

Here is explained an example of changing the ‘POWER SAVE’ setting from ‘5 MIN.’ to ‘2
MIN.’ from SETUP menu.
(‘POWER SAVE’ is a function to extend battery life by automatically turning the camera
off if no operations are performed for a certain period.)

Zoom lever

Turn on the power

Move across to the items

Highlight ‘CLOCK SET’

SETUP

CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
MONITOR
GUIDE LINE
TRAVEL DATE

SELECT

EXIT

1

± 0

OFF

/

4

Set to

Select the correct item

Press ▼ and move beyond the

Page 2 displayed

bottom item Move down to ‘POWER SAVE’

1

10MIN.

EXIT

± 0

OFF

2

1SEC.

OFF
5MIN.

1MIN.

OFF

2MIN.

OFF

5MIN.

2

1SEC.
2MIN.

OFF
OFF

/

4

/

4

SETUP

AUTO REVIEW
POWER SAVE
ZOOM RESUME
ECONOMY
BEEP

SELECT

SETUP

AUTO REVIEW
POWER SAVE

ZOOM RESUME
ECONOMY
BEEP

SELECT SET

Finish

/

4

Press

SETUP

CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
MONITOR

Bring up the menu

MENU/SET

SETUP menu

Applicable modes:

REC menu

Applicable modes:

PLAY menu

Applicable modes:

REC menu is displayed.

1

REC

W.BALANCE
SENSITIVITY
ASPECT RATIO
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY

AWB

AUTO

/

3

SELECT EXIT

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

Select this item

Displays settings Highlight ‘2 MIN.’

Select this setting

Select SETUP menu

Select

1

REC

W.BALANCE
SENSITIVITY
ASPECT RATIO
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY

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/

3

AWB

AUTO

EXITSELECT

Select

SETUP

CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
MONITOR
GUIDE LINE
TRAVEL DATE

1

/

4

Note

± 0

OFF

EXITSELECT

To restore default settings → ‘RESET’ (P.22)
For certain items, there may be no settings selection (step ) (e.g. ‘ROTATE’ on PLAY

menu), or actual display may differ from that above (e.g. ‘WORLD TIME’ on SETUP
menu).

GUIDE LINE
TRAVEL DATE

SELECT EXIT

SETUP

AUTO REVIEW
POWER SAVE

ZOOM RESUME
ECONOMY
BEEP

SELECT SET

SETUP

AUTO REVIEW
POWER SAVE
ZOOM RESUME
ECONOMY
BEEP

SELECT

EXIT

2

1SEC.
5MIN.

OFF
OFF

2

1SEC.

OFF
5MIN.

1MIN.

OFF

2MIN.

OFF

5MIN.

10MIN.

/

4

/

4

Preparations

6

Using SETUP menu

Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery
life, and changing the beep sounds. (Settings method → P.18)

Default setting outlined:

‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’, ‘POWER SAVE’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for
clock setting and battery life. Be sure to check these before use.

Item Uses, operations Settings, notes

1, 2

CLOCK SET

WORLD TIME

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

1, 2

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

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

(DESTINATION) / (HOME)

MONITOR

1, 2

GUIDE LINE

TRAVEL DATE

AUTO REVIEW

POWER SAVE

ZOOM RESUME

ECONOMY

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

Change the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking
pictures.
Display recording information or histogram together with guide
lines (P.33).

1, 2

Record the number of days elapsed in your travels.

Automatically display pictures immediately after taking
them.

Select display time (seconds).
‘ZOOM’ is useful for checking focus.

Automatically shut off power while not in use.

(Saves battery consumption)

To restore: Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on the

power again.

1, 2

Remember the zoom ratio when turning power off.

Restrict battery consumption when recording.

(Dims LCD monitor, automatically shuts off monitor when not
in use.)

Monitor also shut off during flash battery charging.
Status indicator is illuminated while monitor is off.
To restore: Press any button.

REC. INFO. (Recording information): OFF / ON HISTOGRAM: OFF / ON
PATTERN: /

‘PATTERN’ cannot be selected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). Recording information

and histogram cannot be displayed.

Not displayed in SIMPLE MODE.

OFF / SET (P.48)

OFF / 1SEC. / 3SEC. / ZOOM
second)

In ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene mode (P.42), ‘AUTO BRACKET’ 3 (P.38), ‘BURST’ mode

(P.54), or pictures with audio (P.53, 70), auto review performed regardless of setting.

Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.

OFF / 1 MIN. / 2 MIN. / 5 MIN. / 10MIN. (Set time before POWER SAVE is initiated)

Cannot be used in the following cases:

When using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), when connected to computer/

printer, during motion picture recording/playback, during slideshows (exception: set to
10 minutes while slideshow is paused and during ‘MANUAL’ slideshows)

Setting fixed to ‘2 MIN.’ in ‘ECONOMY’, and to ‘5 MIN.’ in SIMPLE MODE (P.28) and

CLIPBOARD (P.58).

OFF / ON

OFF / LEVEL 1 (turned off after approx. 15 seconds of inactivity)/LEVEL 2 (turned off

after approx. 15 seconds, or approx. 5 seconds of inactivity after recording)

Cannot be used in the following cases:

When using SIMPLE MODE, CLIPBOARD mode ,or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold

separately), when menu screen is displayed, when using self-timer setting or during
motion picture recording.

LCD monitor not dimmed when using ‘POWER LCD’ or ‘HIGH ANGLE’ (P.34).

3

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

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

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Preparations

6

Using SETUP menu (Continued)

Default setting outlined:

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

Item Uses, operations Settings, notes

BEEP

1, 2

Change or mute beep sounds.

Volume:

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

SHUTTER

VOLUME

1, 2

2

NO. RESET

RESET

2

VIDEO OUT

TV ASPECT

SCENE MENU

DIAL DISPLAY

Change or mute shutter sounds.

Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels).

Reset image file numbers and start again from ‘0001’.

1

File numbers and folder numbers (P.75)

Reset SETUP menu (P.20) and REC menu items (P.50) to
their default settings.

Change the video output format when connected to a TV, etc.

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

Display scene menu when mode dial is set to SCN1 or SCN2.

1, 2

Display mode dial operation on screen. OFF / ON (display)

Volume:

0 · · LEVEL3 · · LEVEL6

Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV.

YES/NO

Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999. In this case, save all

necessary pictures to your computer, and format the built-in memory/card. (P.73)

To reset folder number to 100:

First, format (P.73) the built-in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using NO.

RESET. Then, select ‘YES’ on the folder number reset screen.

RESET REC. SETTINGS? (YES/NO) RESET SETUP PARAMETERS? (YES/NO)

Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be reset: Birthdays in BABY

(P.42) and PET modes (P.44), ‘TRAVEL DATE’ (P.48), ‘WORLD TIME’ (P.49), ‘ZOOM
RESUME’ (P.20), ‘FAVORITE’ in PLAY menu (set to ‘OFF’) (P.65), ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (set
to ‘ON’) (P.66), CLIPBOARD menu (INITIAL DISP.) (set to ‘ON’) (P.60)

(Only ‘BEEP’ is reset in the SIMPLE MODE menu.)

Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.

NTSC / PAL

When set to , pictures will be displayed vertically long on LCD monitor when

connecting AV cable (supplied) (P.79).

OFF (use previously selected scene mode) / AUTO (displays scene menu)

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

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

/

1, 2

LANGUAGE

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Change display language.

ENGLISH / DEUTSCH (German) / FRANÇAIS (French) / ESPAÑOL (Spanish) /

ITALIANO (Italian) / 中文 (Chinese) / 日本語 (Japanese)

Not displayed on DMC-TZ3P/DMC-TZ2P.

Basics

1

Taking pictures

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

Turn on the power

Status indicator illuminated for

approx. 1 second.

Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)

NORMAL PICTURE

Adjust the focus

Press halfway

Take a picture

Zoom lever

Status indicator

Press fully

Holding the camera

Horizontally

Flash Lamp

Vertically

When (jitter alert) is displayed

Use the Optical image stabilizer (P.39), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.35).

Focus range (To take pictures from close range→P.46)

When set to maximum W (1X):
Distance of at least 50 cm
(1.64 feet) from subject

Zoom lever

To use flash (P.36)

Take care not to shake the

camera.

● Do not block the flash or the lamp

(P.12). Do not look at them from close
range.

● Do not touch the lens.

● Stand with your arms close to your

body and with your legs apart.

When set to maximum T (maximum
zoom): Distance of at least 2 m
(6.56 feet) from subject

Display on screen

Adjusting the focus

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

Focus display
AF area (normal)

AF area (when dark or

F3.3 1/30

value

(If red: Could not achieve optimal exposure → Use flash (P.36) or change ‘SENSITIVITY’
(P.51).)

Shutter speedAperture

using digital zoom)

Focus In focus Not in focus

Focus display On Flashing

AF area Green Red/white

Sound Double beep Multiple beep

Images outside of the focus range may
not be in full focus even if the light
remains on.

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

Hold down
halfway

First adjust focus
according to subject

Readjust focus if not correctly adjusted initially.

Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult:

● Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast

● Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. In dark, or with significant
jitter.

● When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects
together in the same picture

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

Return to desired
composition

Press fully

Checking remaining battery and memory capacity

300

Pictures remaining

Remaining battery

(flashes red)

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

Not displayed when using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP,

sold separately).

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Basics

1

Taking pictures (Continued)

Basics

2

Taking pictures with zoom

Picture save destination

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

300

Card

Built-in memory

Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (P.73).
It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as
electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).

Cards

Always format (P.73) cards in this camera before first use.
If the switch on the card is set to ‘LOCK’, operations such
as formatting, copying, and deleting cannot be performed.
Compatible memory cards → (P.15)

Recording picture/time capacity → (P.92)

Built-in memory (approx. 12.7 MB)

Used as a temporary save destination when you have no card.
May take longer to access than cards.
Clipboard pictures (P.58) are saved to built-in memory.

Recording picture capacity estimates (default settings)

Save destination

Pictures (DMC-TZ3) 2 68 135 270 550
Pictures (DMC-TZ2) 3 81 160 320 660

The number of pictures that may be recorded varies greatly according to aspect settings
(P.51), picture size (P.52), and quality (P.53) settings, in addition to the capacity of the
card. (For more details: P.92)

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When in operation

are Illuminated red.

Card Built-in memory

This means that an operation is in progress, such as the
recording, reading, or deleting of pictures. Do not turn off the
power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMW­AC5PP, sold separately) (this may cause damage to or loss
of data).

Switch (LOCK)

Built-in memory memory card (Example)

12.7 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB

Subjects can be enlarged by ten times with ‘Optical zoom’ and up to 15 (13.8 ) times with
‘Extended optical zoom’. ‘Digital zoom’ can then be used to multiply this effect by four
times further. (28-280 mm: 35 mm film camera equivalent)

Enlarge (Tele) Restore (Wide)

Turn to W sideTurn to T side

Zoom types

Type Optical zoom

Max.
enlargement

Picture quality No loss No loss Deteriorates by factor of enlargement

Conditions None

Screen display

1

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

10x

Extended optical zoom (EZ)

1

2

, 13x

1

40x (including optical zoom: 10x)

2

60x

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

Displays digital zoom area

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

, 13.8x

15x

1

12.6x

, 12x, 11.6x

Select picture size
(P.52) marked with

displayed

Digital zoom

(including extended optical zoom: 15x)

What is Extended optical zoom (EZ)?

If, for example, set to ‘3M EZ’ (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken

of a 3M-sized central part of a 7M (equivalent to 7.2 million pixels)
the picture can be enlarged further.

Entering digital zoom area

Once the bar stops before the digital zoom area,

continue to hold the zoom lever, or release it once
then push it again.

Bar stops momentarily

To recall zoom ratio from time power was turned off

The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate.
Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.
Do not block the lens barrel (P.12) movement while zooming.
Zoom cannot be adjusted during motion picture recording.
A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled pictures of

close objects, while using more telescopic zoom may result in more coloring 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 extended optical zoom, zoom movement may stop momentarily near

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

The Optical image stabilizer may be less effective when using digital zoom. It is

recommended that you use a tripod and the self-timer (P.35).

3 area, meaning that

3

DMC-TZ2: 6M

Digital zoom area

‘ZOOM RESUME’ (P.20)

DMC-TZ2

Basics

3

Taking pictures with SIMPLE
MODE

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

Set to

‘SIMPLE MODE’ menu

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

Display SIMPLE MODE
menu

Adjust the focus

Press halfway

Backlight compensation

MENU/SET

The settings for the following functions are

Take a picture

Green when
focus aligned

Press fully

The following functions cannot be used.

fixed.

SELFTIMER (P.35) OFF/10 SEC.
POWER SAVE (P.20) 5 MIN.
STABILIZER (P.39) MODE1
W.BALANCE (P.50) AWB
SENSITIVITY (P.51)
METERING MODE (P.53)
AF MODE (P.54)
AF ASSIST LAMP (P.56) ON
COL.MODE (P.57) STANDARD

1

Same as with ISO LIMIT ‘800’ setting in

Intelligent ISO mode (P.46).

Item Setting

1

BURST mode (P.54)
Digital zoom (P.27)
Exposure compensation/AUTO BRACKET 2

(P.38)
White balance fine adjustment (P.50)
AUDIO REC. (P.53)
CONT.AF (P.55)
ECONOMY (P.20)
HIGH ANGLE (P.34)
GUIDE LINE (P.33)

Item

2

DMC-TZ3 only

Backlight compensation (SIMPLE MODE only)

Press

BACKLIGHT

Displayed when compensation is on.

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Prevents subjects being dark when background is light.

To cancel compensation: Press ▲ again.

3

Using flash (FORCED FLASH ON) is recommended

(P.36)

Adjust using ‘EXPOSURE’ (P.38), except for in SIMPLE

MODE.

Select desired setting Finish

Item Setting

PICT.MODE

AUTO REVIEW

3

BEEP

CLOCK SET

1

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

3

Settings changes reflected in other modes.

Focus range

Max. W: Distance of at least 5 cm
(0.16 feet) from subject

Flash can be set to ‘AUTO/RED-EYE’ or ‘FORCED OFF’ (‘FORCED FLASH ON’ or

‘FORCED OFF’ when using backlight compensation).

Recording picture capacity (P.92)

SIMPLE MODE

PICT.MODE
AUTO REVIEW
BEEP
CLOCK SET

SIMPLE MODE

PICT.MODE
AUTO REVIEW
BEEP
CLOCK SET

SELECT SET

EXITSELECT

OFF
LOW
HIGH

ENLARGE (4:3, 7M

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

4”x6”/10x15cm

for printing regular sizes.

E-MAIL

2

2

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

for attaching to emails or using in homepage.

OFF / ON:

Displays picture for approx. 1 second after taking

OFF / LOW / HIGH

3

Change the date and time (P.16)

Max. T: Distance of at least 1 m (3.28 feet)
from subject (

Zoom lever

(2 m (6.56 feet) unless max. T)

Select desired item

(Screen shows beep setting change)

SIMPLE MODE

PICT.MODE
AUTO REVIEW
BEEP
CLOCK SET

SELECT SET

Default setting outlined:

1

, Fine):

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

displayed)

OFF
LOW
HIGH

Deleting instantly

Basics

4

Viewing your pictures instantly

(REVIEW)

Pictures can be checked while still in a recording mode ( ).

Basics

5

Viewing your pictures (Play)

Display picture

REVIEW1X

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.59).)

Set to

Enlarge
View as list (P.61)

Scroll through pictures

File number

100-0001

Previous Next

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Picture number

Returns to the first picture after the final

picture.

Holding down increases the picture scroll rate.
Cannot be used when using ‘REVIEW’ (P.30) or

‘Multi playback’ (P.61).

Zoom ratio: 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x
To reduce zoom: Turn lever towards W side
Move zoom position: ▲▼◄►
Enlarging picture will reduce display quality.

Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.)

1/3

While picture is
displayed

Select ‘YES’

Highlight ‘YES’ in orange

DELETE SINGLE

DELETE THIS PICTURE?

YES

NO

SELECT
SET

MULTI/ALL

To delete several or all

(P.32)

EXIT

Most recently taken picture will be

displayed for about 10 seconds.

To close: Press ▼ or press the shutter

button halfway.

To view previous/next picture: ◄►

DELETE

4X

Enlarge picture (4x/8x)

REVIEW4X

Turn to
T side

1X

Current zoom position (displayed
for 1 sec.)

Picture is enlarged as you turn zoom lever

towards T.

To reduce zoom: Turn lever towards W

side.

To move zoom position: ▲▼◄►

To display portrait pictures vertically

(P.66)

DELETE

8X

Change information
display (P.33)

Delete (P.32)

To fast-forward (rewind)

Hold down until the desired
picture number is displayed

To enlarge (playback zoom)

2X

Turn to

T side

4X

CANCEL

DELETE

To playback as list (P.61)
To display picture vertically (P.66)
To print

Note

Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

Motion pictures cannot be reviewed in this way. View in PLAYBACK mode (P.62).

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Using own printer:

● Direct connection → (P.76) ● Connection via computer → (P.74)

At photo shops → Give card to shop assistant.

Basics

6

Set to PLAYBACK mode . Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from

Basics

6

Basics

6

Deleting pictures

Basics

1

Basics

1

Applications
(Record)

1

Changing recording information
display

built-in memory if not. To delete clipboard pictures, set to CLIPBOARD mode .

To delete 1 picture

While picture is
displayed (P.31)

Press

To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures

Select type of
deletion

MULTI/ALL DELETE

Press twice

SELECT SET CANCEL

Skip to step if

selecting ‘ALL DELETE’

Select ‘YES’

MULTI DELETE
ALL DELETE

DELETE SINGLE

DELETE THIS PICTURE?

YES

NO

SELECT
SET

MULTI/ALL

Select the pictures to
delete (Repeat)

To release: Press ▼ again

Highlight ‘YES’
in orange

MULTI DELETE

7

8 9

10 11 12

SELECT
MARK/UNMARK

Picture selected

DELETE

EXIT

Select ‘YES’

Press

YES

NO

Highlight ‘YES’ in
orange

To cancel

To cancel ‘ALL DELETE’ or ‘ALL

DELETE EXCEPT ’, press
‘MENU/SET’.

Note

Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

Do not turn off the power during deletion.
Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately).
When deleting all pictures from built-in memory, pictures actually deleted differ

according to mode.
PLAYBACK mode : All pictures in built-in memory, except clipboard picture
If ‘FAVORITE’ (P.65) setting is ‘ON’, you can ‘ALL DELETE EXCEPT (FAVORITE)’.
CLIPBOARD mode : All clipboard pictures

Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:

● Protected pictures (P.69) (Release the protection before deleting)

● Card switch is in ‘LOCK’ position.

● Pictures not of DCF standard (P.90)

May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.

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Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms.

Press to change display

Histogram (DMC-TZ3 only)

3 3

LCD monitor

Display in PLAYBACK mode

Histogram

100-0001

1/3

3RD DAY

1 month 10 days

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Histogram

Shows brightness of subject as graph,

useful for exposure compensation (P.38),
etc. (Display shown is an estimate.)

Histogram from time of recording

is displayed in orange if different to
histogram in playback, for example when
recording with flash or in dark locations.

Histogram may differ between times of recording and playback, or from histograms

made with image editing software.

Guide lines

Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when recording.
‘GUIDE LINE’ settings (P.20)

100-0001

ISO

1/30F3.3

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No display

During playback zoom (P.31), motion

1/3

No
display

100

AWB

picture playback (P.62), slideshow (P.64):
Display on/off

During multi playback, calendar playback

(P.61), DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only)
(P.64): Display cannot be changed

(Example)

OK Dark Bright

Guide lines

Note

Display cannot be changed during menu (P.17) display.
In SIMPLE MODE, display can only be turned on and off.
Histograms cannot be displayed in SIMPLE MODE (P.28), MOTION PICTURE mode

(P.47), or CLIPBOARD mode (P.58).