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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions
Model No.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.
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.
GA GH
DMC-TZ60/DMC-ZS40
Digital Camera
VQT5E66
M0214KZ0

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  • Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-TZ60/DMC-ZS40 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    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.
  • Page 3 ■ About the battery pack CAUTION • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. • When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. •...
  • Page 4 • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). • Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
  • Page 5 For Singapore only Complies with IDA Standards DB01017 For India only The specifications are exempted for any licensing requirement by Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, G.S.R. 45 (E)., dated 28th January, 2005. -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ..2 Registering preferred Before use ........ 7 functions to the Standard accessories ..... 8 [Fn] button ......25 Names and Functions of Taking pictures with the Main Parts ........ 9 composition determined Inserting and removing the [Composition Guide] .....

  • Page 7: Before Use

    Before use ■ Camera handling ● Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera.

  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

    • Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can be used. SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) / SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) / SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) •...

  • Page 9: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Names and Functions of Main Parts (Top) 16 17 (Bottom) 22 23 (ENG) VQT5E66...
  • Page 10 Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Flash 19 Motion picture button 2 Self-timer indicator/ 20 Camera [ON/OFF] button 21 Tripod mount AF Assist Lamp • Do not attach to a tripod with a 3 Control ring 5.5 mm or longer screw. Doing so 4 Lens barrel may damage this unit.
  • Page 11 [MENU/SET] button / Cursor button [MENU/SET] button • Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. Cursor button • This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. • In this manual, the button that is to be used is indicated by You can perform the following operations while recording.

  • Page 12: Inserting And Removing The Battery Or Sd Memory Card (Optional)

    Lever Press Pull out ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCM13E). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery • The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCM13E. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. Make sure that the camera is turned off. Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to the AC adaptor (supplied) ( ) or a PC ( ) To the electrical outlet USB connection cable...
  • Page 14 When using the AC adaptor (supplied), observe the following points as improper connections may cause malfunctions. ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). ● Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ●...

  • Page 15: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied). Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button ( ) Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] •...
  • Page 16 Setting the clock Press to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET] if automatically correcting time of day using the GPS function • [GPS Setting] is set to [ON] • To manually set date and time → Select [No], and press [MENU/SET]. When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] Press...

  • Page 17: Setting The Menu

    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 Press or turn the control dial to select the [Rec] menu, and press [MENU/SET] Press or turn the control dial to...

  • Page 18: Taking Pictures With Automatic Settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

    Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or beginners as the camera optimises settings to match the subject and recording environment. Set mode dial to [ ] ([Intelligent Auto] Mode) Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use.
  • Page 19 ■ Recording modes [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. You can switch to the [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode on the menu to adjust the brightness and colour settings to your liking. [Program AE] Mode Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. [Aperture-Priority] Mode Determine aperture, then record pictures.
  • Page 20 Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ■ Zoom types You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Capture a wider area Enlarge the subject (wide-angle) (telephoto) • Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 30x is possible if pictures without [ ] have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu.

  • Page 21: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording motion pictures You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). • You can record motion pictures fitting each recording mode. • Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in memory. Press the motion picture button ( ) to start recording ●...
  • Page 22 Recording motion pictures ■ About the recording format for recording motion pictures This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats. The recording format for motion pictures can be changed in [Rec Format] of the [Motion Picture] menu. ■...

  • Page 23: Using The Control Ring/Control Dial

    Using the control ring/control dial You can use the control ring/control dial to perform frequently used operations and settings directly. Control ring Control dial Items that can be set by the control ring/control dial vary depending on recording modes. Following are the pre-assigned settings. Setting Recording mode ∗...
  • Page 24 Using the control ring/control dial ■ To change the settings assigned to the control ring/control dial Changes the settings assigned to the control ring/control dial. Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Ring/Dial Set] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [ ] (control ring) or [...

  • Page 25: Registering Preferred Functions To The [Fn] Button

    Registering preferred functions to the [Fn] button It is set to [Composition Guide] at the time of purchase. Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Fn Button Set] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the function to register and press [MENU/SET] Taking pictures with the composition determined [Composition Guide]...

  • Page 26: Viewing Your Pictures

    Viewing your pictures Press the Playback button ( ) • By holding down the Playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in playback mode. Press or turn the control dial to select the picture to be displayed Folder/File number Picture number/...

  • Page 27: What You Can Do With The Wi-Fi Function

    ■ Using a smartphone/tablet as a camera remote control By installing the “Panasonic Image App” on your smartphone/tablet, you can operate the camera remotely and use the smartphone/tablet to record and play back. In addition, you can copy pictures in the camera to the smartphone/ tablet.
  • Page 28 WEB services. For details, refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Please refer to “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” for details. • When sending images on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract.

  • Page 29: Gps Functions

    GPS functions Before using the camera, be sure to read “User Licence Agreement for Location Name Data” (Operating Instructions for advanced features). This camera can record the location information of a place where a picture was taken on the pictures. The camera can also automatically adjust the time. Using the GPS function to execute positioning Press [MENU/SET] Press...

  • Page 30: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    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. ■ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied) Click the [Operating Instructions]...

  • Page 31: Supplied Software

    Supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer to use. For details about operating environment and usage, please read “Operating Instructions for advanced features” (PDF format) or the manuals for each software. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO / LoiLoScope are not compatible with Mac. Pictures can be captured to a PC, and can be viewed, organised, PHOTOfunSTUDIO printed, etc.

  • Page 32: Copying Still Pictures And Motion Pictures

    Turn on the camera and the PC, and connect them using the USB connection cable (supplied) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction. Press...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. The charging lamp blinks. ● Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature. → Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry charging in a place where ambient temperature is 10 °C to 30 °C (temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself).
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting The Wi-Fi connection is not recognising my PC. ● By default, the Wi-Fi connection uses the default workgroup name of “WORKGROUP”. If the name of the workgroup has been changed, it will not be recognised. Select [PC Connection] then [Change Workgroup Name] in the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu to change the workgroup name to match that of your PC.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5 V Power 1.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) Consumption 1.1 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) Camera effective 18,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.3″ MOS sensor, total pixel number 18,900,000 pixels Primary colour filter Lens Optical 30x zoom...
  • Page 36 Specifications Exposure (AE) Programme AE (P) / Aperture-priority AE (A) / Shutter-priority AE (S) / Manual exposure (M) Metering Mode [Multi Metering] / [Center Weighted] / [Spot] LCD monitor 3.0″ TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 921,600 dots) Viewfinder Colour LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 200,000 dots) (with diopter adjustment -4 to +4 diopter) Microphones Stereo...
  • Page 37 Mass With card and battery: Approx. 240 Excluding card and battery: Approx. 214 Operating 0 °C to 40 °C temperature Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH Wi-Fi Compliance IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard (standard wireless LAN protocol) Frequency range 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1ch to 11ch) used (central frequency) Encryption method Wi-Fi compliant WPA™...
  • Page 38 Specifications AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0772 (DMC-TZ60GA)): Information for your safety Input ~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output 5 V, 800 mA AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0775 (DMC-ZS40GH)): Information for your safety Input ~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A...
  • Page 39 HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
  • Page 40 Web Site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2014...

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