Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ20 Before use, please read these instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
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. 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. Carefully observe copyright laws.
■■About the battery pack 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(ies) 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.
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.
Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2011. Battery pack DMW-BCG10E ••Charge the battery before use. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. Battery charger DE-A66A Battery charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. Names of parts Camera ON/OFF switch Cursor button Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Speaker GPS antenna Zoom lever GPS status indicator Microphone LCD monitor Motion picture button [EXPOSURE] button REC/PLAY switch [DISP.] button [Q.MENU]/[ / ] (Delete/Return) button Tripod receptacle ••Ensure that the tripod is stable.
Touch operations This camera’s touch panel senses pressure that is applied to the screen. Touch To “touch” is to press the touch panel and then pull the finger back again. Touching is used to select icons or pictures, among other actions. •• Touch an icon near its centre. If multiple icons are touched simultaneously, the camera may not operate normally. Drag To “drag” is to touch and slide your finger across the touch panel surface.
Charging the battery ■■About batteries that you can use with this unit 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 products 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.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF and slide the release lever ( ) to [OPEN] before opening the lid Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) ■■Built-in memory (approx. 18 MB) ●●The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full.
Setting the clock When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn on the power ( ) Press ◄► to set your home area and press [MENU/SET] Press [MENU/SET] ( ) while the message is displayed The current time and home area are set. ••[GPS Setting] turns [ON]. ••Turn on power again and check the time display.
Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from to in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [Rec] menu Select [Rec], and press [MENU/SET]. ••The menu type can also be selected by touch operations. Selecting the Recording Mode Turn on the power ( ) Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( ) to Switch the mode by rotating the mode dial ( ) [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings.
Taking pictures with automatic settings Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face,” “movement,” “brightness,” and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.
Taking motion pictures Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Recording Mode: Playback Mode: This records motion pictures with audio. Zoom can also be used during recording. Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( ) to Drag your finger across the screen, and select the picture to be played back Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch to Start recording Press End recording Press Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time (approx.
Taking 3D pictures [3D Photo Mode] Recording Mode: Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture.To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will playback in 2D). Set mode dial to ••Description of recording method is displayed.
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) (Continued) ■■When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click and then follow the messages on the screen to install.
Specifications (Continued) Minimum Illumination Approx. 14 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/50th of a second) Mass With card and battery: Approx. 219 (0.482 lb) Excluding card and battery: Approx. 197 (0.
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