Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before use, please read these instructions completely. This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary.
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Record, view, save those precious moments. Record (P.24) Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory card slots. SD memory card (Optional) View (Playback) on large screen (P.79) Alternatively, connect with AV cable (supplied) On TV screen Zoomed-in pictures Print Close-up pictures of people in distance [10x optical zoom] (P. 7) at home, or at a digital photo centre (P.68, 76) Clear pictures Prevents blurring from shaky hands [Optical Image Stabilizer] (P.
Contents Before use Preparations Basics Applications (Record) 10 14 24 33 Before use........................................... 10 Standard Accessories........................ 11 Names of parts.................................... 12 Charging battery................................ 14 Inserting battery and card................ 15 Setting the clock................................ 16 Know the different menus . .............. 17 Using menus...................................... 18 Using SETUP menu......
Before use 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.
Names of parts Camera ON/OFF switch (P.18) Release lever (P.15) Tripod receptacle Mode dial Optical image stabilizer button (P.39) Card/Battery door (P.15) Align to correct mode NORMAL PICTURE (Displayed on screen when mode changed) Shutter button (P.24) Zoom lever (P.27) Self-timer indicator (P.35)/AF assist lamp (P.56) Flash (P.36) Lens barrel Lens (P.10) NORMAL PICTURE mode Take pictures (P.24). INTELLIGENT ISO mode Take pictures according to motion and brightness of subject (P.46).
Preparations 1 Charging battery Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) Charger (model-specific) Preparations Battery (model-specific) 2 Inserting battery and card Battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation) Do not touch connector Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards. Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position. Connect the AC cable Charging light (CHARGE) On: Charging in progress (approx. 120 min.
Preparations 3 Setting the clock Preparations 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 Adjust year, month, date, time CLOCK SET 0 : 00 1 . JAN . 2007 D M Y SELECT Adjust Power Set CANCEL SET SET Select to change date format Making the camera more convenient to use (SETUP menu) (P.
Preparations 5 Using menus Explanation of settings method for SETUP menu, REC menu, and PLAY menu. (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) 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.
Preparations 6 Using SETUP menu ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’, ‘POWER SAVE’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for clock setting and battery life. Be sure to check these before use. Item 1, 2 WORLD TIME 1, 2 1, 2 GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE 2 1, 2 Set the date and time. Set the local time at an overseas destination (P.49) Settings, notes Set the date/month/year and time (P.16). (DESTINATION) / (HOME) Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (7 levels).
6 Preparations Using SETUP menu (Continued) Default setting outlined: 1 2 Item BEEP Uses, operations Settings, notes Change or mute beep sounds. Volume: (mute) / (low) / (high) Tone: / Change or mute shutter sounds. Volume: (mute) / (low) / (high) Tone: / Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels). 0 · · LEVEL3 · · LEVEL6 Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV. Reset image file numbers and start again from ‘0001’. File numbers and folder numbers (P.
1 Taking pictures Basics Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.16). Turn on the power Adjusting the focus Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Press the shutter button halfway, ensuring that the subject is aligned with the AF area. Focus Focus display Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode) AF area (normal) F3.
1 Taking pictures Basics Basics (Continued) Picture save destination Pictures will be saved to a card 300 if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. Subjects can be enlarged by ten times with ‘Optical zoom’ and up to 15 (13.8 ) times with ‘Extra optical zoom’. ‘Digital zoom’ can then be used to multiply this effect by four times further. ( 8- 80 mm: 35 mm film camera equivalent) DMC-TZ Enlarge (Tele) When in operation Restore (Wide) Turn to T side are Illuminated red.
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 SIMPLE MODE PICT.MODE PICT.MODE AUTO REVIEW AUTO REVIEW OFF BEEP BEEP LOW CLOCK SET CLOCK SET SELECT Take a picture MENU/SET Item SELFTIMER (P.35) POWER SAVE (P.20) STABILIZER (P.39) W.BALANCE (P.
4 Basics Viewing your pictures instantly (REVIEW) Pictures can be checked while still in a recording mode ( ). Basics 5 Viewing your pictures (Play) 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.5 ).) Display picture Set to REVIEW1X Enlarge View as list (P.61) EXIT 4X Scroll through pictures DELETE File number Most recently taken picture will be displayed for about 10 seconds.
6 Deleting pictures Basics Basics 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 . To delete 1 picture While picture is displayed (P.
Applications Basics (Record) 1 Changing recording information display Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms. Press to change display Histogram 3 Guide lines No display LCD monitor (DMC-TZ3 only) 3 Display in PLAYBACK mode Histogram 100-0001 1/3 3RD DAY 1 month 10 days 10:00 15.MAR.2007 Histogram 100-0001 1/3 F3.3 1/30 ISO 100 AWB 10:00 15.MAR.2007 No display During playback zoom (P.31), motion picture playback (P.6 ), slideshow (P.
Applications (Record) Making LCD monitor easier to see Make it easier to see the LCD monitor when taking pictures from high positions or in bright outdoor conditions. Applications (Record) 3 Taking pictures with self-timer This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self timer to seconds. Display ‘LCD MODE’ Display ‘SELFTIMER’ Hold down Select mode LCD Select time duration LCD MODE OFF POWER LCD HIGH ANGLE SELECT SELFTIMER OFF 10 10SEC.
Applications (Record) 4 Taking pictures with flash Display ‘FLASH’ Available types vary depending on the mode in use. Available types in each mode (◎: default setting) SCENE MODE Select the desired type FLASH Flash Do not cover with hand. Do not look at from close range (few cm). Do not bring objects close (heat and light may damage object). AUTO AUTO/RED-EYE FORCED FLASH ON SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE FORCED OFF SELECT SET Displayed for approx. 5 sec. Can also be selected with ►.
Applications (Record) 5 Taking pictures with exposure compensation 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. Display ‘EXPOSURE’ Applications (Record) 6 Optical image stabilizer Automatically detects and prevents jitter. Settings cannot be changed in SIMPLE MODE (P. 8) or in ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ (P.4 ) and ‘STARRY SKY’ (P.44) scene modes.
Applications (Record) 7 Taking pictures according to the scene Using SCENE MODE enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc) for given scenes. Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ The same selection of 0 scenes is available for each. Scene types PORTRAIT SOFT SKIN 3 SELF PORTRAIT 3 F3.
Applications (Record) 7 Taking pictures according to the scene (Continued) Scene Tips, notes Main fixed settings PORTRAIT Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. Stand as close as possible to object. Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) SENSITIVITY: ISO100 SOFT SKIN Smooths skin colours in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards). Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness.
Applications (Record) 7 Taking pictures according to the scene (Continued) Scene BABY Using flash in scene modes (P.37) Uses, functions Tips, notes Date of birth will be displayed as ‘0 month 0 day’. To reset: Select ‘RESET’ from SETUP menu (P. ). PET Record pet’s age when taking pictures. Settings method same as for ‘BABY’ (P.4 -45). SUNSET Take clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets. HIGH SENS. Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.
Applications (Record) 8 Avoiding subject blurring Taking close-up pictures (Intelligent ISO) (MACRO mode) Avoiding subject blurring in darker conditions or with fastmoving subjects Detects movement of the subject and sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the brightness. Applications (Record) Taking motion pictures Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound). Microphone (voice recording) Set to Take a picture (P.
10 Applications (Record) Useful features for travel Record holiday day number or local time at overseas destination. Can be displayed during playback or stamped onto picture. (P.66) Clock must be set in advance (P.16). (TRAVEL DATE, WORLD TIME) Recording holiday duration (TRAVEL DATE) Select ‘TRAVEL DATE’ from SETUP menu (P.18, 0) Select ‘SET’ Select ‘HOME’ 3 SET Set departure date TRAVEL DATE PLEASE SET THE DEPARTURE DATE 15 . MAR . 2007 SET Set return date 1ST DAY 10:00 15.MAR.
11 Applications (Record) 1/ 3 REC W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT AWB AUTO Detailed settings can be made for recording, such as colouring, sensitivity, aspect ratio, and picture size. Items vary depending on mode. Using REC menu REC menu settings (P.18) Default setting outlined: ‘Quick setting’ (P.57) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. EXIT W.BALANCE ‘ ’, ‘ ’, ‘ ’, ‘ ’, and ‘ ’ can be adjusted independently.
Applications (Record) 11 Using REC menu (Continued) QUALITY PICT.MODE 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). Applicable modes: Applicable modes: Settings: Aspect ratio (P.
Applications (Record) 11 Using REC menu (Continued) Settings: AF MODE BURST setting OFF Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. Applicable modes: Settings: / / / / ( (High speed) : High-speed focus) (Low speed) Subject not in centre of picture (AF area displayed after focuses completely aligned) -area-focusing 3-area-focusing (High speed) Automatically focuses on either side or centre.
Applications (Record) 11 Using REC menu (Continued) AF ASSIST LAMP COL. MODE Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. Set colour effects.
1 Applications (Record) Useful for taking pictures of timetables and maps instead of taking memos. Regardless of presence of card, pictures will always be saved to clipboard folder of built-in memory, so that they can be distinguished from normal pictures and viewed immediately.
12 Applications (Take) Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (Continued) Applications (View) 1 Viewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback) 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) CLIPBOARD menu Press ‘MENU/SET’ while recording or viewing to display menu. Set to REC ON CLIPBOARD menu Select item REC ON CLIPBOARD GO TO PLAY PICT.SIZE AUDIO REC. INITIAL DISP.
Applications (View) Viewing motion pictures/ pictures with audio Applications (View) 3 Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ3 only) During playback, pause at desired moment Set to (see left for playback method) To continue playback: ▲ To advance single frame: ◄► Select and play picture Motion pictures SAVE W Motion picture icon To make single picture from single frame when paused (go to step ) To make single picture from 9 surrounding frames 100-0001 1/3 PLAY MOTION 25s PICT
Applications (View) 4 DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE Various playback and editing features for your pictures. Set mode dial to . PLAY menu settings (P.18) Pictures will be selected from built-in memory (not clipboard) if no card is inserted. 1/ 3 PLAY SELECT Using PLAY menu OFF Select ‘START’ ALL SLIDE SHOW START DURATION EFFECT AUDIO ON (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) EXIT Displays pictures vertically. Useful for comparing pictures.
Applications (View) 4 Using PLAY menu ROTATE DISP. (Continued) Select ‘DATE STAMP’ from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) ROTATE Automatically rotate portrait pictures, manually rotate pictures by 0°. ROTATE DISP. SELECT Select ‘ROTATE’ from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select picture 1/ 3 DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE ROTATE Select picture SINGLE DATE STAMP 100-0001 1/3 100-0001 1/13 ON SELECT Press ‘MENU/SET’. SET EXIT Select direction to rotate ROTATE SET ‘ROTATE DISP.
Applications (View) 4 Using PLAY menu (Continued) DPOF PRINT PROTECT Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF printcompatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) Select ‘DPOF PRINT’ from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) DATE STAMP DPOF PRINT PROTECT AUDIO DUB. RESIZE DATE STAMP DPOF PRINT PROTECT AUDIO DUB. RESIZE SINGLE MULTI CANCEL SELECT Date print set COUNT SELECT 1 SINGLE MULTI No.
Applications (View) 4 Using PLAY menu (Continued) AUDIO DUB. TRIMMING Add audio to previously taken pictures. Enlarge your pictures and trim unwanted areas. Select ‘AUDIO DUB.’ from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select ‘TRIMMING’ from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select image and start recording Select picture AUDIO DUB.
Applications (View) 4 Using PLAY menu (Continued) ASPECT CONV. Convert pictures taken in to or (Cannot be used with pictures not taken in Select ‘ASPECT CONV.’ from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) COPY for printing. (P.51) .) Select Copy between built-in memory and memory card, or from memory card to clipboard folder. Select ‘COPY’ from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) or Select copy method (direction) 3/ 3 PLAY TRIMMING ASPECT CONV. COPY FORMAT ASPECT CONV. COPY FORMAT SELECT Select picture ASPECT CONV.
1 Connecting with other devices Preparations: Using with computer Connect to your computer to save, print, and e-mail your pictures. (Using the supplied software is recommended. (P.11).) Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged battery, or an AC adaptor attached (DMW-AC5G, optional). Remove memory card if wishing to use built-in memory. Turn on power of both camera and computer Set to any mode except (Do not move the mode dial while connected to computer.) Displayed during data transmission.
Printing Connecting with other devices Preparations: You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged battery, or an AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G, optional). Remove memory card to use pictures in built-in memory. Adjust settings on your printer (print quality, etc) as required.
Connecting with other devices 2 Connecting with other devices Printing (Continued) Print settings Item PRINT WITH DATE NUM. OF PRINTS PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT Settings OFF/ON Set number of pictures (printer takes priority) / (1 picture, with border) / pictures) VQT1B83 Viewing on TV screen 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).
1 List of LCD monitor displays Others In recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 12 1 F3.3 9 10 11 1/30 Recording mode (P.13) 1 Flash mode (P.36) Optical image stabilizer (P.3 ) AF area (P.54) Focus (P. 5) Picture size (P.5 ) Quality (P.53) Battery capacity (P. 5) Number of recordable pictures 3 (P. ) Save destination (P. 6) Recording state Histogram (P.33) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 9 Travel date (P.48) 10 Aperture value (P. 5) Shutter speed (P. 5) Intelligent ISO mode (P.46) Elapsed recording time (P.
Others 2 Message displays THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED Release using the write-protect switch on the SD memory card or SDHC memory card. (P.26) NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY MEMORY CARD ERROR THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED Release the protection before deleting, etc. (P.69) SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED/THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED Non-DCF images (P.90) cannot be deleted. → Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.73) card to delete.
3 Others Q&A Try checking these items (P.84-89) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Try using ‘RESET’ in SETUP menu (P.22).) Troubleshooting FAQ Battery, power Memory Card Which cards can I use? See (P.15) for types, and (P.92) for recording capacities. Using Panasonic cards is recommended. Pictures How can I easily send pictures to my computer? Connect the camera to your computer using the supplied USB cable (P.
Others 3 Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording (continued) LCD monitor (continued) Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. ISO sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low. (Default 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).
Others 3 Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) TV, computer, printer Others No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured. Not connected correctly (P.79). TV input setting not set to auxiliary input. ‘VIDEO OUT’ not set to ‘PAL’ (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. → Connect with AV cable (supplied) and play on camera (P.79).
Others 4 Usage cautions and notes In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. When in use Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location.
5 Others Recording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity (still 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 ( ) (P.51) PICT.SIZE (0.3MEZ-7M) (P.52) QUALITY (picture quality : high : standard) (P.53) Varies according to following settings. 1 2 : DMC-TZ3 : DMC-TZ2 ASPECT RATIO PICT.
6 Specifications Others Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Extra optical zoom Focus Focus range Normal Macro/Simple/Motion picture/ Intelligent ISO/Clipboard Scene mode Shutter system Motion picture recording Burst recording Burst speed Number of recordable pictures ISO sensitivity Shutter speed White balance Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor Flash 94 VQT1B83 DC 5.1 V When recording: 1.
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