Panasonic DMC-TZ2 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-TZ2 Model No. DMC-TZ3 Before use, please read these instructions completely. This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT1B74-1... -
Page 2: Before Use
Caution for AC Mains Lead THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE We would like to take this opportunity to INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT thank you for purchasing this Panasonic AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. (For United Kingdom) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER Digital Camera. -
Page 3: Quick Start Guide
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. • It couldn’t be simpler! •... -
Page 4: Motion Pictures
Record, view, save those precious moments. Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory View card slots. Record SD memory card (Playback) on (Optional) (P.24) large screen (P.79) Alternatively, connect with AV cable (supplied) On TV screen Zoomed-in pictures Print Close-up pictures of people in distance... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Before use Before use .......... 10 Standard Accessories ....... 11 Names of parts ........12 Read first (10) Mode dial (13) To prevent damage and faults (10) Preparations Charging battery ....... 14 Setting the clock ....... 16 Using menus ........18 Inserting battery and card .... -
Page 6: Before Use
AC Adaptor: DMW-AC5EB damage. foreign objects Leather Case: DMW-CT3 Do not expose the camera to water, Panasonic will not provide Semi Hard Case: DMW-CHTZ3 (referred to in this manual as ‘charger’) compensation even if damage is rain, or seawater. Marine Case: DMW-MCTZ3 (If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft, caused by faults with camera or card. -
Page 7: Names Of Parts
In this manual, direction buttons View previously (P.74, 76, 79) to be pressed will be shown in taken picture DC IN socket (P.74, 76) white, or with ▲▼◄►. immediately Always use a genuine Panasonic (Review) (P.30) DMC-TZ3 only AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E: optional). VQT1B74 VQT1B74... -
Page 8: Preparations
270 [300 ] (at 30-sec intervals) (equivalent to approx. 135 [150 ] mins) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand Values based on CIPA standards. (P.91) recommended) (Number reduced if intervals longer – 67 [75 ] pictures if 2-minute intervals) ●... -
Page 9: Setting The Clock
Know the different menus Setting the clock Preparations Preparations to get more out of your camera This camera contains a range of menus to enable you to set your photography and Set mode dial (P.13) to NORMAL PICTURE mode before turning on power. playback preferences, and to make the camera easier and more fun to use. -
Page 10: Using Menus
Using menus Explanation of settings method for SETUP menu, REC menu, and PLAY menu. Preparations (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Here is explained an example of changing the ‘POWER SAVE’ setting from ‘5 MIN.’ to ‘2 Move across to the items MIN.’ from SETUP menu. Highlight ‘CLOCK SET’... - Page 11 Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery Using SETUP menu Preparations life, and changing the beep sounds. (Settings method → P.18) Default setting outlined: Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE (P.28). ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’, ‘POWER SAVE’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58).
- Page 12 Using SETUP menu Preparations Default setting outlined: (Continued) Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE (P.28). 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...
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Page 13: Basics
Taking pictures Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.16). Basics Applicable modes: Turn on the power Adjusting the focus Press the shutter button halfway, ensuring that the subject is aligned with the AF area. Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Focus In focus Not in focus... -
Page 14: Picture Save Destination
Compatible memory cards → (P.15) Recording picture/time capacity → (P.92) DMC-TZ3 only, DMC-TZ2 only (Zoom ratio depends on ASPECT RATIO and PICT.SIZE.) Switch (LOCK) Entering digital zoom area Built-in memory (approx. 12.7 MB) - Page 15 BEEP OFF / LOW / HIGH Change the date and time (P.16) CLOCK SET 6M for DMC-TZ2 model. Extra optical zoom (P.27) available. Backlight compensation (SIMPLE MODE only) Settings changes reflected in other modes. Press Prevents subjects being dark when background is light.
- Page 16 Viewing your pictures instantly Viewing your pictures (Play) Basics Basics (REVIEW) Applicable modes: Applicable modes: Pictures can be checked while still in a recording mode. 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).) Display picture Set to REVIEW1X...
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Page 17: Changing Recording Information
Changing recording information Deleting pictures Applications Basics Basics Basics (Record) display Applicable modes: Set to PLAYBACK mode . Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms. built-in memory if not. To delete clipboard pictures, set to CLIPBOARD mode To delete 1 picture Press to change display While picture is... -
Page 18: Making Lcd Monitor Easier To See
Making LCD monitor easier to Taking pictures with self-timer Applications Applications (Record) (Record) Applicable modes: Make it easier to see the LCD monitor when taking pictures from high positions or in This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the bright outdoor conditions. -
Page 19: Taking Pictures With Flash
Applications Taking pictures with flash Available types vary depending on the mode in use. (Record) Applicable modes: Display ‘FLASH’ Available types in each mode (◎: default setting) SCENE MODE ○ − ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ◎ ◎ − ○ −... -
Page 20: Taking Pictures With Exposure Compensation
Taking pictures with exposure Optical image stabilizer Applications Applications (Record) compensation (Record) Applicable modes: Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of Automatically detects and prevents jitter. object and background, etc). Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. Settings cannot be changed in SIMPLE MODE (P.28) or in ‘SELF PORTRAIT’... -
Page 21: Taking Pictures According To The
Taking pictures according to the Using SCENE MODE enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, Applications colouring, etc) for given scenes. (Record) scene Applicable modes: Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ Scene types The same selection of 20 scenes is available for each. - Page 22 Taking pictures according to the Applications Using flash in scene modes (P.37) (Record) scene (Continued) Scene Uses, functions Tips, notes Main fixed settings Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright Stand as close as possible to object. PORTRAIT SENSITIVITY: ISO100 daylight conditions.
- Page 23 Taking pictures according to Applications Using flash in scene modes (P.37) (Record) the scene (Continued) Scene Uses, functions Tips, notes Main fixed settings Age cannot be added after recording. Age may be printed from a computer using the Date of birth will be displayed as ‘0 month 0 day’. BABY supplied software (P.11).
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Page 24: Avoiding Subject Blurring (Intelligent Iso)
Avoiding subject Taking close-up Taking motion pictures Applications Applications blurring pictures (Record) (Record) Applicable modes: (Intelligent ISO (MACRO mode Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound). Avoiding subject blurring in darker conditions or with fast- moving subjects Microphone Set to... -
Page 25: Useful Features For Travel
Useful features for travel Record holiday day number or local time at overseas destination. Can be displayed Applications during playback or stamped onto picture. (P.66) (Record) (TRAVEL DATE, WORLD TIME) Clock must be set in advance (P.16). Recording holiday duration Registering local time at your overseas destination (TRAVEL DATE) (WORLD TIME) - Page 26 Detailed settings can be made for recording, such as colouring, sensitivity, aspect ratio, Applications Using REC menu and picture size. (Record) Items vary depending on mode. REC menu settings (P.18) ‘ ’, ‘ ’, ‘ ’, ‘ ’, and ‘ ’...
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Page 27: Using Rec Menu
3328 x 1872 3.5M 2560 x 1440 2M 1920 x 1080 Settings: : (Multiple: Measures brightness of whole screen. Normally Picture sizes for DMC-TZ2 model are as follows. recommended) : 6M (2816 x 2112) : None : 6M (2976 x 1984) : 5.5M (3072 x 1728) - Page 28 : DMC-TZ3: Becomes progressively slower. (Delayed timing depends on card type, picture size, and QUALITY.) DMC-TZ2: Depends on type of card, ‘PICT.SIZE’ (P.52), and ‘QUALITY’ (P.53). Burst speed may be reduced if using SENSITIVITY (P.51) of ‘ISO400’ or greater, or if...
- Page 29 Applications Using REC menu (Continued) (Record) AF ASSIST LAMP COL. MODE Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. Set colour effects. Applicable modes: Applicable modes: Settings: Settings: STANDARD / NATURAL (soft) / VIVID (sharp) / COOL (more blue) / WARM (more red) / B/W / SEPIA OFF : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc) If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to ‘NATURAL’.
- Page 30 Useful for taking pictures of timetables and maps instead of taking memos. Taking/viewing clipboard Applications Regardless of presence of card, pictures will always be saved to clipboard folder of built-in (Record) pictures memory, so that they can be distinguished from normal pictures and viewed immediately. (CLIPBOARD) Applicable modes: Taking clipboard pictures...
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Page 31: Viewing As List (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback)
Taking/viewing clipboard Viewing as list Applications Applications pictures (Take) (View) (Multi playback/Calendar playback) (Continued) You can view 9 (or 25) pictures at once (multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a CLIPBOARD menu certain date (calendar playback). (To view clipboard pictures as a list → P.59) Press ‘MENU/SET’... -
Page 32: Viewing Motion Pictures
Viewing motion pictures/ Creating still pictures from Applications Applications (View) (View) pictures with audio motion pictures (DMC-TZ3 only) Set to During playback, pause at desired moment (see left for playback method) To continue playback: ▲ To advance single frame: ◄► Select and play picture SAVE Motion pictures... - Page 33 Applications Various playback and editing features for your pictures. Using PLAY menu (View) Set mode dial to PLAY menu settings (P.18) Select ‘START’ PLAY Pictures will be selected from built-in memory (not clipboard) if no DUAL DISPLAY ALL SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW card is inserted.
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Page 34: Date Stamp
Do not make date printing settings in shop or on printer for pictures with date ASPECT RATIO PICT. SIZE After DATE STAMP stamps. (Date printing may be overlapping.) 7M, 5M (6M only for DMC-TZ2) 7M (6M for DMC-TZ2), 4.5M 2.5M 16:9 6M (5.5M for DMC-TZ2), 3.5M Picture will become slightly grainier. -
Page 35: Dpof Print
Applications Using PLAY menu (Continued) (View) DPOF PRINT PROTECT Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) Select ‘PROTECT’... - Page 36 Applications Using PLAY menu (Continued) (View) 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 For files already with audio, select whether or not to AUDIO...
- Page 37 Use ‘COPY’ on PLAY ON CLIPBOARD menu to copy clipboard pictures to card. (P.60) Picture size may be increased after aspect ratio is changed. Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras may be copied. Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or non-DCF files (P.90).
- Page 38 Connecting Connect to your computer to save, print, and e-mail your pictures. Using with computer with other (Using the supplied software is recommended. (P.11).) devices Preparations: Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged battery, or an AC adaptor Folder and file names on computer attached (DMW-AC5E, optional).
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Page 39: Printing
Connecting Printing with other You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. devices Preparations: Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged battery, or an AC adaptor Printing single pictures Printing multiple pictures (DMW-AC5E, optional). Remove memory card to use pictures in built-in memory. Select picture to print Select ‘MULTI PRINT’... -
Page 40: Viewing On Tv Screen
Connecting Connecting Printing Viewing on TV screen with other with other (Continued) devices devices You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the Print settings supplied AV cable. Item Settings Preparations: Turn off both camera and TV. PRINT WITH DATE OFF/ON Set the TV aspect (P.22). - Page 41 List of LCD monitor displays Others In recording In playback 9 Travel date (P.48) 5 Histogram (P.33) Aperture value (P.25) Cable disconnection warning icon (P.76) Shutter speed (P.25) 6 Favourites settings (P.65) Intelligent ISO mode (P.46) 7 Recorded date and time Elapsed recording time (P.47) Destination settings (P.49) PLAY AUDIO...
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Page 42: Message Displays
Message displays Others 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 Access to card has failed. - Page 43 See (P.15) for types, and (P.92) for recording Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘ECONOMY’ (P.20). capacities. → Press shutter button halfway to release. Using Panasonic cards is recommended. Battery needs recharging (P.14). Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on. Pictures Battery needs recharging (P.14).
- Page 44 Q&A Others Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording (continued) LCD monitor (continued) Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. Date/age is not displayed. ISO sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low. Current date, TRAVEL DATE (P.48), and ages in ‘BABY’(P.42) and ‘PET’ (P.44) scene (Default SENSITIVITY setting is ‘AUTO’...
- Page 45 Q&A Others Troubleshooting (Continued) TV, computer, printer Others No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured. Menu not displayed in desired language. Not connected correctly (P.79). Change ‘LANGUAGE’ setting (P.22). TV input setting not set to auxiliary input. Camera rattles if shaken.
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Page 46: Usage Cautions And Notes
● Using Panasonic SD memory card (16MB) ●Temperature Only use files from other devices if compatible with Design Rule for Camera File 23 °C, humidity 50 % ●NORMAL PICTURE mode ●LCD monitor ON ●STABILIZER system (Pictures are based on DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) and Exif (MODE1) ●First picture taken 30 sec after power turned on ●1 picture taken per 30... -
Page 47: Recording Picture/Time Capacity
ASPECT RATIO ( ) (P.51) PICT.SIZE (0.3MEZ-7M) (P.52) Varies according to following settings. QUALITY (picture quality : high : standard) (P.53) : DMC-TZ3 : DMC-TZ2 ASPECT RATIO 7M ∗ 6M ∗ 5M EZ ∗ 7M ∗ 6M ∗ 6M ∗... -
Page 48: Specifications
Shutter speed 8 to 1/2000th projection part) DMC-TZ2: Approx. 105.0 mm (W) × 59.2 mm (H) × 36.3 mm (D) [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Mass Excluding card and battery DMC-TZ3: Approx. 232 g/DMC-TZ2: Approx. 222 g Motion picture mode: 1/30th to 1/20000th With card and battery DMC-TZ3: Approx. - Page 49 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1B74-1 M0207KZ1037 (7000 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net...