Panasonic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC»TZ2 D1VIC-TZ3 LEICA D C V A R I O - E L M A R 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 : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX p-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: iumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.
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Record, view, save those precious moments. iCards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory card slots. w°% W j MW SD meno'v oa-'d f" 11 • I IM M AlTbtrasvely. connect with AV cable isunp led, on^Vscieen ' i / > \ * V 'J'H ! Close-up pictures in distance O' '.-' lU ii 1 a ■ 1 . [1 Ox optical zoom) _ ■ Clear pictures Prevents [Optical ■ m blurring from shaky hands Image Stabilizer] (P.
Contents ■ 'SiCS • Before use...................... ......................... 10 Read first (10) To prevent damage and faults (10) #Standard Accessories......... ....... 11 •Charging battery....................................... 14 • Inserting battery and card...................... 15 •Setting the clock and language..... 16 ®Know the different menus.......... 17 •Using menus................................ 18 •Using SETUP menu...................... 20 »Taking pictures................................
'.''i.Mindard Accessories Part numbers are as of January 2007 ■Do a test shot first! • Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds {motion pictures/pictures with audio) successfuily. IWe 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.
Names of parts Camera ON/OFF switch (P.18) Release lever (P.15) Tripod receptacle Optical image stabilizer button (P.39) Align fo correct mode Shutter button (P.24)-------------'j ’ . '' . (Displayed on mode changed) screen when Zoom lever (P.27) Flash (P36) " Lens barrel-----------------------------------Lens (P.11) ------------------------------------ ^ iQl ; NQR;iV1Ai.' PiÇTÜ R£; modé. SCNJ-.- S.CENE mode' ■ ■ . ' f ■ ' Take pictiires (P24);.
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Pri spara tic ns :ing the clock and language Preparations M vour li Set mode dial (R13) to NORMAL PICTURE mode O 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 mera 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.
Explanation of settings method for SETUP menu, REC menu, and PLAY menu. (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) ■PrépáfátiariS' Move across to the items 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.
fv/lake genera! camera settings such as adjusting the ciock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. (Settings method > P.18) f Using SETUP menu P.nepar ail OnS': ‘CLOCK SET, ‘AUTO REVIEW, ‘POWER SAVE’ and ‘ECONOMY’ clock setting and battery life. Be sure to check these before use. ) ;:{2}Vei30GK:SETT':i(,;’: • Default setting outlined: are important ' Set the local time at an overseas destination (P.49) # MONITOR‘”■'■2 Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (7 ieveis).
f Jsillifj 'jr”n fT li if/'Ibi. efContlnyed) ■/Prèjpar'afiòns ■ • Default setting outlined: Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE W (R28). Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). »))) BEEP"'' Change or mute beep sounds. SHUTTER Volume: ® (mute) / |iQ )| (low) /t(]0) (high) Tone: | .#| / ;j@ / # ■Change or mute shutter sounds.; ' '(' Volume: ¿2. (mute) /E (low) /¿1 (high) Tone: | # | / M i M Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels).
Ì fsmtmssmimgim: .B.àSfCS :V; ; ;p ; .^King pictures Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.16). ....................................... Turn on the power ■ Press the shutter button halfway, ensuring that the subject is aligned with the AF area.
'.Sasfcs I Kir 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) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. , till i:ai I! n.kirig pictures whri zoom .Básics.
This mode is designed for beginners to easily take pictures. Only major functions and menu items are displayed. ■ Use the menu to change settings such as picture quality and beep sounds. Display SIMPLE MODE menu Select desired item ■"Ì (Screen shows beep setting change) Cl PICT.MODE AUTO REVIEW . © ®BEEP. f() CLOCK SET ' '■ © AUTO REVIEW } ©OFF ct fif- ji-eii -.ATiing Green when focus aligned I The settings for the following functions are fixed. Item SELFTIMER (P.35) POWER SAVE (P.
II your pictures instaintly ■Bastcs Pictures can be checked while still in a recording mode ( SCN1SCN2 V ). .B.asics. your pictures f.rc.y) When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory. (Clipboard pictures can oniy be played back in CLIPBOARD mode (P.59).) Display picture Enlarge VLewaslist (P.61) Scroll through pictures File number • Most recently taken picture wiii be displayed for about 10 seconds. *To close: Press T or press the shutter button halfway.
'I. Deleting pictures ■ Öasies; .. . Changing racording information (Record) Set to PLAYBACK mode Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if not. To delete clipboard pictures, set to CLIPBOARD mode ¡^. Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms. ■To delete 1 picture While picture is vE-i' displayed (P.
IIM Applications (Record) AppHcMphs;(’R;fccord:]pt Make it easier to see the LCD monitor when taking pictures from high positions or in bright outdoor conditions. Till ding picture“' ” iiiL. ' df 'dimer This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self timer to 2 seconds. Display ‘LCD MODE’ Display ‘SELFTIMER’ DISPLAY Hold down LCD MODE Select mode elect time duration •RdHiGH ANGLE Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
Applications iRecprd):; ..king piciiires with flash Display ‘FLASH’ Available types vary depending on the mode in use. ¡Available types a m ъ та tho rtc'-;lr^-c; t-Jnc Lins ШШ i-l Flash — • Do not cover With nard Do not look at from close range (fev/ cm;. • Do not bring objects close (heat and light may damage object). ' Disp ayea for approx. 5 sec. #Can also be selected with in each mode (©: default setting) SCENE MODE w A c£) O' В S3 s (E! H m a El :■-?■ .
IfllCinQ piCtUrGS \ comDensation Applications (Record) ■^pjicailGns;(ReCprci.):;-^;^ Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained {if difference between brightness of object and background, etc). Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. ay ‘EXPOSURE’ iiTiaqG staoiti2.Gr Automatically detects and prevents jitter. Settings cannot be changed in SIMPLE MODE (P.28) or in 'SELF PORTRAIT’ (P.42) and ‘STARRY SKY’ (P.44) scene modes.
— Applications (Record) Takina Dictui CO IIK Using SCENE MODE enables coloring, etc) for given scenes. you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, Set to ‘SCN1’or‘SCN2’ fp/'i i E SOFT SKIN m SELF PORTRAIT E3 :.i -Nhv- ...... -J31 m sponrc Select scene, and press ‘DiSPLAY’. ISCN1 and SCN2 When using SCENE MODE, the camera remembers the previously selected scene.
ding to the Applications (Record) n PORTRAIT Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright #Stand as close as possible to object. daylight conditions. #Zoom; As telescopic as possible (T side) ^Smooths skin colors in bright,, outdoor.daylight conditions (portraits from E SOFT SKIN :chest upwards). - ' ■. • ■" ■ ' ' ■ •Press shutter button halfway -> ■ #Stand as close as possible to object. . Take pictures of yourself. Q SELF PORTRAIT Using flash in scene modes (P.
Applications (Record) ; ...................... pictures according to Using flash in scene modes (P.37) : ■, '■ lene {Continyeci} n^— •Age cannot be added after recording. BABY IDate of birth will be displayed as ‘0 month 0 •Age may be printed from a computer using the day’. supplied softw are (P.11). >To reset: Select ‘RESET’ from SETUP menu (P.22). (P-43) •Age can be stamped onto picture using ‘DATE STAMP’ (P.56). El PET iRecord pet’s age w hen taking pictures. ........................
Applications (Record) jject / Taking dose-up / pictures iriQ nielli 1S( (MACRO mode) ■ H AppljcatiioriS. ;(Recb:rd;j Takiiri") Lii'^ition pictures J Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound). Set to H Detects movement of the subject and sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the brightness. I Take a picture (P.24) Set to d3 Available recording time (approx.) IFor moving subjects indoors...
Useful Applications (Record) m for travel Record holiday day number or locai time at overseas destination. Can be displayed during playback or stamped onto picture. (P.66) • Clock must be set in advance (P16). ;ld TIME) J . Select TRAVEL DATE’ from SETUP menu (P.18, 20) ct ‘WORLD TIME’ from SETUP menu (P.18,20) I Select ‘SET’ I ■ ■ ‘PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA’ will be displayed when setting for i the first time.
Applications (Record) .'ШвШИИ ¿■ISaShNSIIIVIIY : AUTO I ® ASPECT RATIOi m i ffi PICT SIZE ; 7« TrieD.IÄUIV i& Detailed settings can be made for recording, such as coloring, sensitivity, aspect ratio, and picture size. Items vary depending on mode. ÖlJsirii ' * REC menu settings (P.18) Default setting outlined: ‘Quick setting’ (P.57) is useful to easily call up frequently-usecf menus. • • • • ‘■if-’, ‘ids’, ‘fik’, ‘‘A’’, and ‘tSa’ can be adjusted independently.
Applications (Record) tM,\ tt Set compression ratio for saving. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on ‘PICT.SiZE’ (see left). (P.92) Set picture quality for motion pictures (P.47).
Applications (Record) ISettings: BURST setting Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■Applicable modes: SCN1SCN2 / HH / HH ■Settings: e (Low speed) • Subject not in center of picture (AF area displayed after focuses completely aligned) , (Free) HH 3-area-focusing (High speed) Automatically focuses on any of 9 points Automatically focuses on either side or center.
. Appllicaiicns: A I iiirig REC meinu fcontinyecJi ■ illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. ■Applicable modes: SCM SCN2 Set color effects.
lewir Applications (Record) ÆUri Select idî^i l-j ri" ‘PLAY’ in step on left ■View 1 picture at a time Previous -i Seiei.' k-; c MENU/SET m I Next IView 9 pictures on screen (•Select a clipboard picture and press ‘MENU/SET’to display single screen. r Turn to W side , (To restore: Turn to T side) w ITo zoom in (playback zoom) ^ (P.31) Expand PLAY • Functions unavailable: BURST, D.ZOOM, AUTO BRACKET(DMC-TZ3 only), WB ADJUST, CONT.AF • The settings for the following functions are fixed.
pboard Applications (Record) me fill >ntin Applications (’\/isw) ¥tfll You can view 9 (or 25) pictures at once (multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (calendar playback). (To view clipboard pictures as a list............................ > P.59) Press ‘MENU/SET’ while recording or viewing to display menu. Set to ® ■REC ON CUPBOARD menu Select item Set to multiple screen display Date recorded Picture no.
ion pictures/ Applications I r (Visw) Ij ji ^ I Gdli If i|| ’ ( V i©V/ ) ’ ’ r , ' I ' 1 11 1 siidio J During playback, pause at desired moment Set to E i (see left for playback method) s To continue playback: A I To advance single frame: < ► ct and play picture i/o'^on .
: Applications I (View) Various playback and Set mode dial to ®. ing PLAY menu editing features for your pictures. J Select ‘START’ IPLAY menu settings (P.18) »Pictures will be selected from built-in memory (not clipboard) if no card is inserted. |js.— I UUKAI lUR - I EFFECT ■ (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) n -51------------------------Displays 2 pictures vertically. Useful for comparing pictures.
iAppiiGatióris Jiiig PLAY menu fcontmyed) ■ ;(\/iew)... j £| Select ‘DATE STAMP’ from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Automatically rotate portrait pictures, manuaily rotate pictures by 90°. A Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ ■(- wy. rf r Dispiay with auiomatic rotation Display with manual rotation H Select 'ROTATE DISP.’ from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) |-ii Select ‘ROTATE’ from PLAY ^ menu (P.
Applications (View) I .! Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm when printing with DPOF print- Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. m Select ‘PROTECT’ from PLAY menu {P.17, 18) 0 Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ 0 Select ‘DPOF PRINT’ from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) ^ Select‘SINGLE’or ‘MULTI’ UHoi".
Applications (View) 11U (Continued) Add audio to previously taken pictures. Enlarge your pictures and trim unwanted areas, ^ Select ‘AUDIO DUB.’from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) m Select ‘TRIMMING’ from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select picture # Select image and start recording ©For files already with audio, select whether or not to overwrite existing audio with AT, and press ‘MENU/ SET’. © Stop recording ^ »Recording will automatically end after 10 seconds, even if T is not pressed.
Applications (View) -i (Continued) Select picture (for ^ dS] and □ Convert pictures taken in H to (Cannot be used with pictures not taken in or for printing. (P.51) msmw^mssmi r №1 ■To complete Press ‘MENU/SET twice. (Screen exampie: ■ DMC-TZ3) ,-i h'-ri.-!.i; |-,o-ition and convert Changes to outlined size • Move portrait pictures using AT. © Select whether to delete original picture " '•To cancel during riNl*n ' Press ‘MENU/SET. m H Select‘ASPECT CONV.’ A Select № or ^ from PLAY menu (P.
Gonnsciing Connect to your computer to save, print, and e-mail your pictures. (Using the supplied software is recommended. (P.11).) Jiiig with computer with/gtHer a^yices':/; Preparations:« Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged battery, or an AC adaptor attached (DIVIW-AC5PP, sold separately). • Remove memory card if wishing to use built-in memory. Windows —®Turn on power of both — —©Set to any mode except ^ camera and computer (Do not move the mode dial while connected to computer.
1 Gónnéciing with/òther You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. dèvices':/; Preparations:« Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged battery, or an AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). • Remove memory card to use pictures in built-in memory. • Adjust settings on your printer (print quality, etc) as required.
GG-ftneciitig wilH pthéf ' P iiriQ fContinyed) àsyicei; : : IPrint settings PRINT WITH DATE NUM. 0= PRINTS Connecting with other devices You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the supplied AV cable. Preparations:# Turn off both camera and TV. • Set the TV aspect (P.22). OFF/ON Set number of pictures 3)Connect camera to TV ^ (printer takes priority) L/3.
:ЗВвЙВЕ 2 3 -4 — 5 -6 14 13 -7 8 — 12- -9 я — - 10 11 E 4 Recording mode (R13)*’ 1 Flash mode (P.36) Optical image stabilizer (P.39) AF area (P54) Focus (P25) r^! Picture size (P.52) riQuality*2 (P53) |i '7, i Battery capacity (P25) Number of recordable pictures*^ (P.92) Save destination (P.26) Recording state Histogram (P.33) 1 9 Travel date (P.48)** 10 yf Aperture value (P.25) ipf Shutter speed (P.25) Intelligent ISO mode (P.46) Elapsed recording time (P.47) 11 Current date/time Zoom (P.
Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor. THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD............. ■ • Release using the write-protect switch on the SD memory card or SDHC memory card. (P.26) •Access to card has failed. Insert card again. NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY .... ........................................ . . . MEMORY CARD ERROR MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR •Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures.
Try checking these items (P.84-89) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values Try using ‘RESET’ in SETUP menu (P.22).) - : r I . ' i " 'u Troubleshooting may solve certain problems. FAQ Camera does not work even if power is turned on. • Battery is not inserted correctly (P.15). or needs recharging {P.14). Which cards can I use? LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on. #See (P.15) for types, and (P.92) for recording capacities. • Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘ECONOMY’ (P.20).
's ■) Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. Date/age is not displayed. • ISO sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is iow. {Defauit SENSITIVITY setting is ‘AUTO’ - interference may appear with indoor pictures.) > Lower ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.51). > Set ‘COL. MODE’ to ‘NATURAL’ {P.57) > Take pictures in brighter locations. • Camera set to ‘HIGH SENS.’ scene mode (P.44). (Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity) • Current date, TRAVEL DATE (P.
No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. Menu not displayed in desired language. • Not Gonneofed correctly (P.79). #TV input setting not set to auxiliary input. • ‘VIDEO OUT’ not set to ‘NTSC’ (P.22)._____________________________________________________ • Change ‘LANGUAGE’ setting (P.22). TV screen display different to LCD monitor. •Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions. Cannot play motion pictures on TV. • Card is inserted into TV.
Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ■ To avoid jitter, use a tripod and piace in a stable location. {Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer) Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). »if you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
_ ording picture/time capacity ■Recording picture capacity (stilt pictures) Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. • ASPECT RATIO (IH ira W) (P.51) • PICT.SIZE (0.3MEZ-7M) (P.52) • QUALITY (picture quality^: high^: standard) (P.53) Varies according to foliowing settings.
- cifications ■) hsrs:.;¿liH Ciners: ■M i^r or your safety power ^Source: : : ; DC 5.1 V ' Power'Consunjptio'n • .". : ■'.Vhen recording: 1,7 W (DMC-TZ3)/1.4 W (DMC-TZ2) :■ When playing back: 0.8 W .Cariosra effective pixels . / : i «DMC-TZ3: 7,200,000 pixels # DMC-TZ2: 6,000,000 pixels irnsqe sensor........................ ; #DMC-TZ3: 1/2.35” CCD, total pixel number 8,600,000 pixels !. f#DMC-TZ2:1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 7,390,000 pixels Primary color filter i.
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III. Il'ili'''/. • List of LCD monitor displays (P80) AC Adaptor............................................ 74, 76, 90 Aerial Photo Mode................................................ 44 AF Assist Lamp..................................................... 56 AF Lock.................................................................44 AF Mode............................................................... 54 Aspect Ratio......................................................... 51 Audio Dubbing................
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