Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ19 DMC-TZ18 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.
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■■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. Hand strap VFC4297 Battery charger DE-A66A AV cable K1HY08YY0018 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. The illustration is of the DMC-TZ18. Names of parts Camera ON/OFF switch Cursor button Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Speaker Microphone Zoom lever ●●The DMC-TZ19 has a stereo microphone. REC/PLAY switch LCD monitor [E.
Charging the battery ■■About batteries that you can use with this unit Connect the charger to the electrical outlet 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.
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. 70 MB) ●●The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full.
Setting the clock Setting the menu The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn on the power ( Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus.
Selecting the Recording Mode Turn on the power ( ) Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( ) to Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial ( ) [Intelligent Auto] Mode Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording 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.
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: ■■Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. The type of scene detected is indicated by a blue icon for two seconds.
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Playback Mode: Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( ) to Press ◄► to select the picture Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) 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.
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) Hi-speed burst Burst speed Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 5.5 pictures/second (Image priority) Number of Approx. 15 pictures (When using the built-in recordable memory, immediately after formatting) pictures Max.
••SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ••QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. ••This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc. ••Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
