Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating
instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-TZ2
DMC-TZ3
LEICA
oc VARIO-ELMAR
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,
I_FP_
VQT1 B61-1

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  • Page 1 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, I_FP_ Operating Model No. LEICA oc VARIO-ELMAR instructions Digital Camera DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 VQT1 B61-1...
  • Page 2 APPLIES ONLY iN Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Mode! No.: DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with Part 15 of the may cause harmful FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor. Example screens displayed in this manual are for DMC-TZ3 model. VQT1B61 charger OR PLACE THIS BUILT-...
  • Page 4 VJeW save SD memory card (Sold separately) Zoomedoin pictures Close-up pictures of people in distance [10x optical zoom] (P.27) C_ear pictures Prevents blurring from shaky hands [Optical image Stabilizer] (P.39) Beautifu_ pictures Dark places, moving subjects [Intelligent ISO] (P.46) #_otion pictures Capture moving scenes [Motion...
  • Page 5 AUDIO REC (53) pictures METERING MODE (53) mode) ... AF MODE (54) as list (Multi playback/ @Using PLAY menu ... DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (64) playback) ... SLIDE SHOW (64) motion pictures/ FAVORITE (65) with audio ... ROTATE DISP./ROTATE (66)
  • Page 6 (R26) @If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-...
  • Page 7 Self-timer (P.35) / ... _ Exposure compensation Auto bracket _White adjustment _Backlight compensation rightl_ eFlash down T _,MENU/SET View )reviously (menu display/set) taken picture immediately (Review) (P.30) mode mode (P.38) (P.38) balance fine (P.50) (P.28) (P.36) (P.18) " DMC-TZ3 only...
  • Page 8 @MuttiMediaCards (still images only) Caution @Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. @ tf you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. @Do not remove card or battery while power is 'ON' or while status indicator is on (Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded _ The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memory card.
  • Page 9 (R50) @ Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect ratio, and picture size. _Applicable modes (P. 13): O _ _,_ SON1SCN2 (Screen exampEe: DMC-TZ3) your pictures (PLAY menu) (P.64) @Make settings for using the pictures you have taken, including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings for printing your pictures (DPOF).
  • Page 10 Here is explained an example of changing the 'POWER SAVE _setting from '5 MINJ 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.) Turn on the power Zoom lever Oi:F ON...
  • Page 11 CLOCK SET !, AUTO REVIEW!I POWER SAVE' and !EcoNoMY' cloc k setting and battery life. Be sure to check thes e before use. Set the date and time. TIME_,2 WORLD Set the i0oai time at an overseas destination (P.49) 4;_ MONITOR4'1'2 Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (7 levels).
  • Page 12 • ))) BEEP ,1.2 Change or mute beep sounds. _, 2 SHUTTER Change or mute shutter sounds. I:(]1)) VOLUME Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels). I_[] NO. RESET Reset image file numbers and start again from +000!! @File numbers and folder numbers (R75) RESET Reset SETUP menu (P.20) and REC menu items (P.50) to their default settings,...
  • Page 13 Turn on the power OFF ON Set to i_ (NORMAL PICTURE mode} Adjust the focus Take a picture Zoom lever Status indicator Press fully llHolding the camera Horizontally Vertically _Do not block the flash or the lamp Flash Lamp (R12). Do not took at them from close range.
  • Page 14 Picture quality Conditions Screen display DMC-TZ3 only, ,2 DMC-TZ2 only (Zoom ratio depends on ASPECT RATIO and PICT.SIZE.) ImWhat is Extended If, for example, set to '3M EZ' (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken Switch (LOCK) of a 3M-sized central part of a 7M (equivalent to 7.2 million pixels) ,3 area, meaning that...
  • Page 15 (P.50) @ PICT.MODE REC. (P.53) (P.34) AUTO REVIEW (P.33) ,,2 DMC-TZ3 only _BEEP _) CLOCK SET '¢ 6M for DMC-TZ2 model Settings changes is light. @ Focus range Press A again. (R38), except for in SIMPLE @Flash can be set to 'AUTO/RED-EYE' 'FORCED OFF' when using backlight compensation).
  • Page 16 Pictures can be checked while still in a recording mode ( O_ Display @Most recently taken picture will be displayed for about I0 seconds. @To close: Press T or press the shutter button halfway. _s, T o view previous/next Enlarge picture (4x/Sx) _ While picture displayed...
  • Page 17 Histogram @During playback zoom (P.31), motion picture playback (P.62), slideshow (P.64): Display on/off @During multi playback, calendar playback (R61), DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (R64): Display cannot be changed (Example) (R38), in orange if different to lines (e.g. balance) when recording, cannot be displayed in SIMPLE MODE (R28), MOTION PICTURE mode mode (P.58).
  • Page 18 Make iteasier tosee the LCD monitor when t aking pictures from high positions bright outdoor conditions. Display 'LCD MODE' DISPLAY LCDMODE Select mode LCD monitor @E.__ POWER LCD Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use). NIGH ANGLE Makes screen easier to see when taking pictures from high positions.
  • Page 19 Taking pictures Display 'FLASH' Select the desired type Flash @Do not cover with hand. Do not look at from close range (few cm). @Can also be selected with I_. @Do not bring objects close (heat and light may damage object). IITypes AUTO @Automatic ON/OFF...
  • Page 20 Select a value @The compensation value is displayed on the bottom-left of the screen. (_, etc) IIAUTO BRACKET (DMC-TZ3 only) Takes 3 pictures in succession, changing the exposure. After exposure compensation, compensation value is as standard. Display 'AUTO BRACKET' Press several times...
  • Page 21 Set to 'SCNI' or 'SCN2' _The same selection of 20 scenes is available for each. Select scene DISPLAY -- MENU/SET @To see description of each scene: Select scene, and press 'DISPLAY'. []SCN1 and SCN2 When using SCENE MODE, the camera remembers the previously selected scene. For example, if SCN1 is set to 'NIGHT SCENERY' and SCN2 is set to 'NIGHT PORTRAIT', you can easily switch between settings depending on whether or not there wilt be people in the picture.
  • Page 22 Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance PORTRAIT daylight conditions Smooths skin €olors in bright, outdoor day lght cond!tlons SOFT SKIN chest upwards). @Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness. Take pictures of yourself. @Press shutter button halfway , press shutter button fully PORTRAIT SELF...
  • Page 23 ISO3200 Extended opticat zoom and digita! zoom Cannot be used. FLASH: [] FORCED OFF AUDIO REC.: OFF CONT.AF: OFF STABILIZER: 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 SLOW SHUTTER: Cannot be set SENSITI\dTY: ISO 100 FLASH: [] FORCED SENSITIVITY: ISO160 CONT.AF: OFF/ AF ASSIST...
  • Page 24 Detects movement of the subject and sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the brightness. Set to _ i_f_,_' lilllFor moving subjects indoors,,, IIFor stationary sensitivity and shutter speed raised to sensitivity avoid subject blurring. @The maximum level for ISO sensitivity can also be set (P.5t, 'lSO LIMIT'). If the maximum level is set to '800' or '1250', this will be reduced to '640' when using the flash.
  • Page 25 Select 'TRAVEL DATE' from SETUP menu (P.18, 20) Select 'SET' @Recording Set departure date Displayed for approx. 5 sec when switching from PLAYBACK to recording mode @Playback Set return date Exit without entering if you do not wish to set a return date. @To stop date recording, select 'OFF' in step @.
  • Page 26 @ Default setting outlined: @Quick setting' (P.57) is useful to easily catt up frequently-used @REC menu settings (P.18) The same color may appear more blue or more red depending on the light source (sun, lamps, etc). Colors can be adjusted to their natural appearance balance.
  • Page 27 ON : Record approx. @To cancel recording: Press 'MENU/SET'. @Cannot be used with 'BURST' (P.54), 'STARRY SKY' (P.44) and 'AUTO BRACKET' (P.38, DMC-TZ3 only). @'DATE STAMP', 'RESIZE', 'TRIMMING', pictures with audio. @Settings also reflected in AUDIO REC.' (P.6O) in REC ON CLIPBOARD []2048xI536 0.3M...
  • Page 28 _ : When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures center. : DMC-TZ3 only. : DMC-TZ3: Becomes progressively picture size, and QUALITY.) DMC-TZ2: Depends on type of card, 'PICT.SlZE' (P.52), and 'QUALITY' (R53). @Burst speed may be reduced if using SENSITIVITY area shutter speed is reduced in darker locations.
  • Page 29 Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. []Applicable modes: (1_ _ SON1 S ON2 []Settings: OFF : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter (m_J and (arger AF area displayed) Shutter speed can be reduced further to take bright pictures in dark locations.
  • Page 30 Set to [_ Select 'REC' MENU/SET / @Functions unavailable: BURST, D.ZOOM, AUTO BRACKET(DMC-TZ3 only), WB ADJUST, CONT.AF @The settings for the following Take a clipboard functions are fixed. ASPECT RATIO: QUALITY: [] SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC. Press SENSITIVITY: AUTO (align focus) Functions other than those...
  • Page 31 Press 'MENU/SET' while recording or viewing to display menu. IIIREC ON CLIPBOARD menu Select item !1 P]CT.SIZE [_INmALDJSP. @GO TO PLAY: View clipboard pictures. @PtCT.SIZE: Change picture size. (2M EZ / _ Select picture size with A T and press 'MENU/SET'. @AUDIO REC.: Record sound (5 seconds) simultaneously.
  • Page 32 Set to Select and play picture mOperations during motion picture playback Pause (play, when already paused) Hold to rewind Hold to fast (single frame step _ _,_ forward (single while paused) frame step while "_'_ paused) Stop into adjust volume 'VOLUME' (P.22) @Pictures can be viewed using 'QuickTime' on the CD-ROM (supplied).
  • Page 33 PLAY menu 00'=--vSm_ @Pictures will be selected from built-in memory (not clipboard) if no card is inserted. PLAY menu settings (P.18) (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Displays 2 pictures vertically. Useful for comparing pictures. menu Select 'DUAL DISPLAY' from PLAY View pictures...
  • Page 34 DISP.' from Select PLAY menu (P.17, 18) menu Select 'ON' Select (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Select IITo complete _@JPress 'MENU/SET'. @When set to 'OFF _,'ROTATE _also cannot be used. @'ROTATE DISR' and ROTATE' cannot be used with motion pictures. @'ROTATE' cannot be used with protected pictures (R69).
  • Page 35 Select 'DPOF PRINT' from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select 'SINGLE' or 'MULTi' (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Select picture and set number to print (repeat) @SINGLE @MULTI No. to print _rint set @Date print setting/release: Press 'DISPLAY' (P.12). (Cannot be set on pictures with date stamps (P.66).)
  • Page 36 Add audio to previously taken pictures. Select 'AUDIO DUB.' from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select image and start recording @For files already with audio select whether or not to b_,_ " overwrite existing audio with AT Stop recording @Recording will automatically even if T is not pressed.
  • Page 37 Changes to outlined @Use COPY' on PLAY ON CLIPBOARD size @Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras may be copied. @Move portrait pictures using Use when 'BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR' or 'MEMORY CARD ERROR' appears. This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P. 14) or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately).
  • Page 38 Preparations:@ Ensure that you have a sufficient@charged attached (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). @ Remove memory card if wishing to use built-in memory. on power of both --(2)Set to any mode except (Do not move the mode dial while connected to computer.) Displayed _3hConnect camera...
  • Page 39 Preparations:@ Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). @ Remove memory card to use pictures in built-in memory. @ Adjust settings on your printer (print quality, etc) as required. --_}Turn on power of both ... (2}Set to @Connect camera to printer @Operate...
  • Page 40 Pdntiing {C@ thu÷dt rePrint settings PRINT WITH DATE OFF/ON NUM. OF PRINTS Set number of pictures (printer takes priority) L/3.B"xS" (89 x I27 mm) 2L/5"x7" (127 x 178 mm) POSTCARD (100 x 148 mm) (210 x 297 mm) PAPER SIZE CARD SiZE (54 x 85.6 mm) 10×lScm...
  • Page 41 Burst mode (R54) Continuous Color mode (P.57) Audio Travel elapsed Age in years/months Self-timer AF assist lamp (R56) Tele Macro (R46) DMC-TZ3 Displays @ Icons can also be remaining. displayed on edge ('+999' displayed of screen/_ (P.33) more.) VQT1B61 value...
  • Page 42 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 @Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures. THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED @ Release the protection before deleting, etc.
  • Page 43 2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button @Camera set to use 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only) or 'BURST' in REC menu. Focus not aligned correctly. @Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to recording mode.)
  • Page 44 Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. @lSO sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is tow. (Default SENSITIVITY setting is 'AUTO' - interference pictures.) Lower 'SENSITIVITY _(R51). Set 'COL. MODE _to 'NATURAU (R57) Take pictures in brighter locations. @Camera set to 'HIGH SENS/scene mode (R44).
  • Page 45 @This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Cannot set 'AUTO REVIEW'. ¢'_Cannot be set when any of the following are in use: 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only) (P.38), 'BURST' (P.54), 'SELF PORTRAIT' scene mode (P.42), MOTION PICTURE mode B (P.47), or 'AUDIO REC.' (P.53).
  • Page 46 Panasonic SD memory card (16MB) 4_Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity monitor ON *_STABILIZER (MODE1) _First operation for each picture (max. W _ max. W) _Power turned off after each 10 pictures, battery allowed to cool of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
  • Page 47 mRecording picture capacity (still pictures) Varies according to following settings. Built-in memory 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Memory 256MB card 512MB 1 GB 54C 320 660 1180 2 GB 550 1090 660 1270 790 1530 1220 2360 1920 3610 2920 4 GB 1090 2150 1290 2510 1560 301C 2410 4640 3770 709C 5740 10050 @Extended optical zoom (P127) can be used for picture sizes indicated with 'EZ' (except in 'HIGH SENS.' scene mode (P.44)).
  • Page 48 DIGITAL/AV OUT: Dedicated jack (8 pin) DC iN: Dedicated jack (2 pin) _ DMC-TZ3: Approx. 105.0 mm W x 59.2 mm H × 36.7 mm (U) [4.13" W x 2.33" H x 144" @DMC-TZ2: Approx. 105.0 mm W) × 59.2 mm H × 363 mm (D) [4.
  • Page 49 Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: First Last Street Address City...
  • Page 50 • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 98 VQT1B61...
  • Page 51 Customer Services Directo call Rico, Inc. in materials wear and tear or cosmetic damages which occurred not supplied by the Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic misuse, abuse, neglect, Products set-up adjustments, http://www.pstc.panasonic.com maintenance, power line surge,...
  • Page 52 A LA PLUIE, A L'NUMIDITE, @ Utilisez toujours une batterie de marque Panasonic. A L'EGOLITTEMENT OU ALIX @Si une batterie autre que Panasonic est ECLABOUSSEMENTS, ET NE PLACEZ SUR L'APPAREIL ALICLIN utilisee, nous ne pouvons garantir le bon OBJET REMPM DE LJQLIJDE,TEL fonctionnement UN VASE.
  • Page 53 @List of LCD monitor displays (P.80) AC Adaptor ... 74, 76, 90 Economy Mode ... Aerial Photo Mode ... Exposure Compensation EZ ... AF Assist Lamp ... AF Lock ... AF Mode ... Aspect Ratio ... File Number ... Audio Dubbing ... Fireworks Mode ...
  • Page 54 QuickTime Panasonic Consumer Electronics Division of Panasonic Corporation One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, © 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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