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Panasonic DMC-TZ3S - Lumix Digital Camera Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Camera

DMC-TZ2
Model No.
DMC-TZ3
VQT1B61-2

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE Thank you for choosing Panasonic! INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT You have purchased one of the most AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure...
  • Page 3 Panasonic Way, protection against harmful interference Secaucus, NJ 07094 in a residential installation. This Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer equipment generates, uses, and can Electronics Company radiate radio frequency energy and, if 1-800-272-7033 not installed and used in accordance...
  • Page 4 -If you see this symbol- About the battery charger Information on Disposal in other CAUTION! Countries outside the European DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS Union UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT- This symbol is only valid in the IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER European Union.

  • Page 5: Quick Start Guide

    Quick start guide The battery is not charged Charge the battery when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use. When you do not use the card (sold separately), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P.26).

  • Page 6: Motion Pictures

    Record, view, save those precio Record SD memory card (Sold separately) (P.24) Zoomed-in pictures Close-up pictures of people in distance [10x optical zoom] (P.27) Clear pictures Prevents blurring from shaky hands [Optical Image Stabilizer] (P.39) Beautiful pictures Dark places, moving subjects [Intelligent ISO] (P.46) Motion pictures Capture moving scenes...
  • Page 7 ous moments. Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory card slots. View (Playback) on large screen (P.79) Alternatively, connect with AV cable (supplied) On TV screen Print at home, or at a digital photo center (P.68, 76) Alternatively, connect with USB With your printer...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before use Before use .......... 10 Read first (10) To prevent damage and faults (10) Preparations Charging battery ....... 14 Inserting battery and card ....15 Basics Taking pictures ......... 24 Adjusting the focus (25) Problems with adjusting focus (25) Checking remaining battery and memory capacity (25) Picture save destination (26)
  • Page 9 Standard Accessories ....... 11 Names of parts ........12 Mode dial (13) Setting the clock and language ..16 Using menus ........18 Know the different menus ....17 Using SETUP menu ......20 Taking pictures with zoom ....27 Viewing your pictures instantly (REVIEW) ...........

  • Page 10: Before Use

    Do not expose the camera to water, Panasonic will not provide rain, or seawater. compensation even if damage is (If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft, caused by faults with camera or card.

  • Page 11: Standard Accessories

    (P.79) memory when you are not using a card. (P.26) If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic’s CD-ROM parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-...

  • Page 12: Names Of Parts

    Display contents list (P.80) Status indicator (P.15, 24) DISPLAY/LCD MODE button (P.33, 34) FUNC (Quick setting P.57)/ delete (P.32) button DIGITAL/AV OUT socket (P.74, 76, 79) DC IN socket (P.74, 76) Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). VQT1B61...
  • Page 13 Mode dial Align to correct mode NORMAL PICTURE (Displayed on screen when mode changed) NORMAL PICTURE mode SCENE mode Take pictures (P.24). Take pictures according to scene (P.40). INTELLIGENT ISO mode CLIPBOARD mode Take pictures according to motion and brightness of subject (P.46). Take/view pictures as memos (P.58).

  • Page 14: Charging Battery

    Charging battery Preparations Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) Battery (model-specific) Charger Indoor electrical outlet (model-specific) (charge at room temperature of 10- 35°C (50°F-95°F)) Fold out pins and plug into electrical outlet. Disconnect charger and battery when charging is complete.

  • Page 15: Inserting Battery And Card

    To remove card, Status indicator press down in center. Compatible memory cards (sold separately) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) ● SD memory cards, 8MB-2GB SDHC logo ● SDHC memory cards (4GB) → (P.96) (4GB (or greater) cards without the SDHC logo are not of SD standard.)
  • Page 16 Setting the clock and language 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 Press Adjust year, month, date, time CLOCK SET Select...
  • Page 17 Know the different menus Preparations to get more out of your camera This camera contains a range of menus to enable you to set your photography and playback preferences, and to make the camera easier and more fun to use. The ‘SETUP’...

  • Page 18: Using Menus

    Using menus Preparations 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.) Turn on the power Zoom lever Set to...
  • Page 19 Explanation of settings method for SETUP menu, REC menu, and PLAY menu. (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Move across to the items Highlight ‘CLOCK SET’ SETUP CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR ± 0 GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE SELECT EXIT Select the correct item Page 2 displayed Press ▼...
  • Page 20 Preparations 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 Uses, operations CLOCK SET 1, 2 Set the date and time. 1, 2 WORLD TIME Set the local time at an overseas destination (P.49) 1, 2...
  • Page 21 Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. (Settings method → P.18) Default setting outlined: Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE (P.28). Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). DMC-TZ3 only. Settings, notes Set the date/month/year and time (P.16).
  • Page 22 Preparations Using SETUP menu (Continued) Item Uses, operations 1, 2 BEEP Change or mute beep sounds. 1, 2 SHUTTER Change or mute shutter sounds. VOLUME Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels). Reset image file numbers and start again from ‘0001’. NO.
  • Page 23 Default setting outlined: Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE (P.28). Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). Settings, notes Volume: (mute) / (low) / (high) Tone: Volume: (mute) / (low) / (high) Tone: 0 · · LEVEL3 · · LEVEL6 Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV.

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures

    Taking pictures Basics Turn on the power Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode) NORMAL PICTURE Display on screen Adjust the focus Press halfway Take a picture Take care not to shake the Zoom lever camera.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Focus

    Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.16). Adjusting the focus Press the shutter button halfway, ensuring that the subject is aligned with the AF area. Focus In focus Not in focus Focus display Focus display Flashing AF area (normal) AF area Green Red/white...

  • Page 26: Picture Save Destination

    Taking pictures Basics (Continued) Picture save destination Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. When in operation are Illuminated red. Card Built-in memory This means that an operation is in progress, such as the recording, reading, or deleting of pictures.
  • Page 27 Taking pictures with zoom Basics Subjects can be enlarged by ten times with ‘Optical zoom’ and up to 15 (13.8 ) times with ‘Extended optical zoom’. ‘Digital zoom’ can then be used to multiply this effect by four times further. (28-280 mm: 35 mm film camera equivalent) DMC-TZ2 Enlarge (Tele) Restore (Wide)

  • Page 28: Take A Picture

    Taking pictures with SIMPLE Basics MODE Set to Adjust the focus Press halfway Take a picture Backlight compensation Green when focus aligned MENU/SET Press fully The settings for the following functions are The following functions cannot be used. fixed. Item Setting Item BURST mode (P.54)
  • Page 29 This mode is designed for beginners to easily take pictures. Only major functions and menu items are displayed. ‘SIMPLE MODE’ menu Use the menu to change settings such as picture quality and beep sounds. Display SIMPLE MODE Select desired item (Screen shows beep setting change) menu SIMPLE MODE...
  • Page 30 Viewing your pictures instantly Basics (REVIEW) Pictures can be checked while still in a recording mode ( Display picture REVIEW1X EXIT DELETE Most recently taken picture will be displayed for about 10 seconds. To close: Press ▼ or press the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 31 Viewing your pictures Basics (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.59).) Set to Enlarge View as list (P.61) Scroll through pictures File number 100-0001 Previous Next...
  • Page 32 Deleting pictures Basics 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 Select ‘YES’...

  • Page 33: Changing Recording Information

    Changing recording information Applications Basics Basics (Record) display Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms. Press to change display Histogram (DMC-TZ3 only) Guide lines No display LCD monitor Display in PLAYBACK mode Histogram During playback zoom (P.31), motion 100-0001 100-0001 picture playback (P.62), slideshow (P.64):...

  • Page 34: Making Lcd Monitor Easier To See

    Making LCD monitor easier to Applications (Record) Make it easier to see the LCD monitor when taking pictures from high positions or in bright outdoor conditions. Display ‘LCD MODE’ Hold down Select mode LCD MODE POWER LCD HIGH ANGLE SELECT LCD monitor POWER LCD Makes screen brighter than normal (for...

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures With Self-Timer

    Applications Taking pictures with self-timer (Record) This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self timer to 2 seconds. Display ‘SELFTIMER’ Select time duration SELFTIMER 10SEC. 2SEC. SELECT Displayed for approx. 5 sec. Can also be selected with ◄.

  • Page 36: Taking Pictures With Flash

    Applications Taking pictures with flash (Record) Display ‘FLASH’ Select the desired type FLASH AUTO AUTO/RED-EYE FORCED FLASH ON SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE FORCED OFF Flash SELECT Do not cover with hand. Do not Displayed for approx. 5 sec. look at from close range (few cm). Can also be selected with ►.
  • Page 37 Available types vary depending on the mode in use. Available types in each mode ( : default setting) SCENE MODE Cannot be used with MOTION PICTURE mode and scene modes , or Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode. Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when scene mode is changed.

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures With Exposure Compensation

    Taking pictures with exposure Applications (Record) 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’ Example of exposure compensation Over-exposed Select a value Minus direction...

  • Page 39: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Applications Optical image stabilizer (Record) Automatically detects and prevents jitter. Settings cannot be changed in SIMPLE MODE (P.28) or in ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ (P.42) and ‘STARRY SKY’ (P.44) scene modes. Hold down Select mode STABILIZER MODE1 MODE2 SELECT DEMO. MODE1: Constant correction MENU/SET (Monitor image stable, composition easy to determine)

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures According To The Scene

    Taking pictures according to the Applications (Record) scene Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ The same selection of 20 scenes is available for each. Select scene Page 1 of SCENE MODE 1 2 currently displayed PORTRAIT DISPLAY SELECT DISPLAY SCENE MENU MENU/SET To see description of each scene: Select scene, and press ‘DISPLAY’.

  • Page 41: Scene Types

    Using SCENE MODE enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc) for given scenes. Scene types PORTRAIT SOFT SKIN SELF PORTRAIT SCENERY F3.3 1/30 SPORTS NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY FOOD BABY PARTY CANDLE LIGHT 9 months 10 days 10:00 MAR.15.2007 HIGH SENS.
  • Page 42 Taking pictures according to the Applications (Record) scene (Continued) Scene Uses, functions Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright PORTRAIT daylight conditions. Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from SOFT SKIN chest upwards). Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness.
  • Page 43 Using flash in scene modes (P.37) Tips, notes Main fixed settings Stand as close as possible to object. SENSITIVITY: ISO100 Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) Stand as close as possible to object. SENSITIVITY: ISO100 Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) STABILIZER: MODE2 Focus: 30-70 cm (0.98-2.30 feet) (Max.
  • Page 44 Taking pictures according to Applications (Record) the scene (Continued) Scene Uses, functions Date of birth will be displayed as ‘0 month 0 day’. BABY To reset: Select ‘RESET’ from SETUP menu (P.22). Record pet’s age when taking pictures. Settings method same as for ‘BABY’ (P.42-45). SUNSET Take clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.
  • Page 45 Using flash in scene modes (P.37) Tips, notes Main fixed settings Age cannot be added after recording. Age may be printed from a computer using the supplied software (P.11). (P.43) Age can be stamped onto picture using ‘DATE STAMP’ (P.66). AF ASSIST LAMP default setting is ‘OFF’.

  • Page 46: Avoiding Subject Blurring

    Avoiding subject Taking close-up Applications blurring pictures (Record) (Intelligent ISO) (MACRO mode) Avoiding subject blurring in darker conditions or with fast- moving subjects Detects movement of the subject and sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the brightness. Take a picture (P.24) Set to For moving subjects indoors…...

  • Page 47: Start Recording

    Applications Taking motion pictures (Record) Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound). Microphone Set to (voice recording) Start recording Available recording time (approx.) Press halfway (align focus) Press fully Elapsed time (approx.) Finish Estimated recording time Ends automatically if memory (P.92) is full.

  • Page 48: Useful Features For Travel

    Useful features for travel Applications (Record) (TRAVEL DATE, WORLD TIME) Recording holiday duration (TRAVEL DATE) Select ‘TRAVEL DATE’ from SETUP menu (P.18, 20) Select ‘SET’ Recording SETUP CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR ± 0 GUIDE LINE displayed TRAVEL DATE 1ST DAY 10:00 MAR.15.2007 SELECT Set departure date...
  • Page 49 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). Registering local time at your overseas destination (WORLD TIME) Select ‘WORLD TIME’ from SETUP menu (P.18,20) ‘PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA’...
  • Page 50 Applications Using REC menu (Record) REC menu settings (P.18) W.BALANCE Default setting outlined: SENSITIVITY AUTO ‘Quick setting’ (P.57) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT EXIT W.BALANCE The same color may appear more blue or more red depending on the light source (sun, lamps, etc).
  • Page 51 Detailed settings can be made for recording, such as coloring, sensitivity, aspect ratio, and picture size. Items vary depending on mode. ‘ ’, ‘ ’, ‘ ’, ‘ ’, and ‘ ’ can be adjusted independently. Settings are remembered even if power is turned off. Settings remain applied when using flash photography.

  • Page 52: Using Rec Menu

    Applications Using REC menu (Continued) (Record) PICT.MODE Set picture quality for motion pictures (P.47). Applicable modes: Settings: Aspect ratio : 30fps VGA / 10fps VGA / 30fps QVGA / 10fps QVGA (P.51) : 30fps 16:9 / 10fps 16:9 ‘30fps’: smoother movement; ‘10fps’: longer recording time PICT.SIZE Set size of picture.
  • Page 53 QUALITY Set compression ratio for saving. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on ‘PICT.SIZE’ (see left). (P.92) Applicable modes: Settings: : Fine (priority to picture quality) : Standard (increases recording capacity by limiting standard picture size and picture quality) AUDIO REC.
  • Page 54 Applications Using REC menu (Continued) (Record) AF MODE Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. Applicable modes: Settings: : High-speed focus) Subject not in center of picture (AF area displayed after focuses completely aligned) 9-area-focusing 3-area-focusing (High speed) Automatically focuses...
  • Page 55 Settings: BURST setting Speed No. of pictures No burst 3 pictures/sec (High speed) Fine: Max. 5 Standard: Max. 7 2 pictures/sec (Low speed) Approx. 2 pictures/sec Until card/built-in memory is full (Free) : Depends on shutter speed and ‘SENSITIVITY’ settings. : When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures : DMC-TZ3 only.
  • Page 56 Applications Using REC menu (Continued) (Record) AF ASSIST LAMP Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. Applicable modes: Settings: OFF : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc) ON : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button and larger AF area displayed) Do not cover or look at lamp from close range Fixed to ‘ON’...
  • Page 57 COL. MODE Set color effects. Applicable modes: Settings: STANDARD / NATURAL (soft) / VIVID (sharp) / COOL (more blue) / WARM (more red) / B/W / SEPIA If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to ‘NATURAL’. MOTION PICTURE mode: ‘NATURAL’ and ‘VIVID’ cannot be selected. White balance fine adjustment cannot be used when using ‘COOL’, ‘WARM’, ‘B/W’, or ‘SEPIA’.
  • Page 58 Taking/viewing clipboard Applications (Record) pictures (CLIPBOARD) Taking clipboard pictures (clipboard recording) Set to Select ‘REC’ CLIPBOARD PLAY MENU/SET Functions unavailable: SELECT DISPLAY BURST, D.ZOOM, AUTO (Initial display) BRACKET(DMC-TZ3 only), WB Highlight ‘REC’ in orange ADJUST, CONT.AF The settings for the following Take a clipboard picture functions are fixed.
  • Page 59 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. Viewing clipboard pictures (clipboard playback) Select ‘PLAY’...
  • Page 60 Taking/viewing clipboard Applications (Record) pictures (Continued) CLIPBOARD menu Press ‘MENU/SET’ while recording or viewing to display menu. REC ON CLIPBOARD menu Select item REC ON CLIPBOARD GO TO PLAY PICT.SIZE AUDIO REC. INITIAL DISP. CLOCK SET SELECT EXIT Default setting: GO TO PLAY: View clipboard pictures.

  • Page 61: Viewing As List (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback)

    Viewing as list Applications (View) (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) Set to Set to multiple screen display Date recorded Picture no.

  • Page 62: Viewing Motion Pictures/ Pictures With Audio

    Viewing motion pictures/ Applications (View) pictures with audio Set to Select and play picture Motion pictures Motion picture icon 100-0001 PLAY MOTION Recording PICTURE time 10:00 MAR.15.2007 Elapsed time displayed while Operations during motion picture viewing playback Pictures with audio Pause (play, when already paused) Audio icon...

  • Page 63: Creating Still Pictures From Motion Pictures (Dmc-Tz3 Only)

    Creating still pictures from Applications (View) motion pictures (DMC-TZ3 only) During playback, pause at desired moment (see left for playback method) To continue playback: ▲ To advance single frame: ◄► SAVE To make single picture from single frame when paused (go to step To make single picture from 9 surrounding frames Frame step: To advance by 3 frames:▲▼...
  • Page 64 Applications Using PLAY menu (View) PLAY menu settings (P.18) PLAY Pictures will be selected from built-in memory (not clipboard) if no DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW card is inserted. FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE SELECT EXIT (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) Displays 2 pictures vertically.
  • Page 65 Various playback and editing features for your pictures. Set mode dial to Select ‘START’ ALL SLIDE SHOW Preferences START Playback duration (sec) DURATION 2SEC. EFFECT ‘MANUAL’ only available when ‘ ’ AUDIO selected Picture change effect (not available with CANCEL SELECT ‘MANUAL’) Slide...
  • Page 66 Applications Using PLAY menu (Continued) (View) ROTATE DISP. ROTATE Automatically rotate portrait pictures, manually rotate pictures by 90°. ROTATE DISP. ROTATE Display with automatic rotation Display with manual rotation Select ‘ROTATE DISP.’ from Select ‘ROTATE’ from PLAY PLAY menu (P.17, 18) menu (P.17, 18) Select ‘ON’...
  • Page 67 Select ‘DATE STAMP’ Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ from PLAY menu PLAY (P.17, 18) DATE STAMP SINGLE DPOF PRINT MULTI PROTECT AUDIO DUB. RESIZE SELECT (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Select picture SINGLE MULTI (up to 50 pictures) DATE STAMP setting DATE STAMP DATE STAMP 100-0001...
  • Page 68 Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select ‘DPOF PRINT’ from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’...
  • Page 69 PROTECT Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Select ‘PROTECT’ from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ PLAY DATE STAMP DPOF PRINT PROTECT SINGLE AUDIO DUB. MULTI RESIZE CANCEL SELECT (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Select picture and make setting SINGLE MULTI PROTECT SET MULTI...
  • Page 70 Applications Using PLAY menu (Continued) (View) AUDIO DUB. 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 AUDIO DUB. overwrite existing audio with ▲▼, and press ‘MENU/ 100-0001 1/13 SET’.
  • Page 71 TRIMMING Enlarge your pictures and trim unwanted areas. Select ‘TRIMMING’ from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select picture TRIMMING 100-0001 SELECT EXIT Select area to trim Expand Reduce Change position Trim Select whether to delete original picture YES’: Trim (Original picture deleted) TRIMMING Select ‘NO’...
  • Page 72 Applications Using PLAY menu (Continued) (View) ASPECT CONV. Convert pictures taken in for printing. (P.51) (Cannot be used with pictures not taken in Select ‘ASPECT CONV.’ Select from PLAY menu PLAY (P.17, 18) TRIMMING ASPECT CONV. COPY FORMAT (Screen example: SELECT DMC-TZ3) Select picture...
  • Page 73 (all pictures will still be deleted). Consult your nearest Service Center if format cannot be successfully completed. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com...

  • Page 74: Using With Computer

    Connecting Using with computer with other devices Preparations: Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged battery, or an AC adaptor attached (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). 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...

  • Page 75: Folder And File Names On Computer

    Connect to your computer to save, print, and e-mail your pictures. (Using the supplied software is recommended. (P.11).) Folder and file names on computer Windows Drives are displayed in ‘My Computer’ folder. Macintosh Drives are displayed on the desktop. (Displayed as ‘LUMIX’, ‘NO_NAME’, or ‘Untitled’.) Folder structure Built-in memory Card...
  • Page 76 Connecting Printing with other devices Preparations: Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged battery, or an AC adaptor (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 camera and printer Set to Connect camera to printer Operate camera to print pictures...
  • Page 77 You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Printing single pictures Printing multiple pictures Select picture to print Select ‘MULTI PRINT’ PictBridge PictBridge 100-0001 100-0001 PLEASE SELECT PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT THE PICTURE TO PRINT SELECT SELECT MULTI PRINT PRINT...
  • Page 78 Connecting Printing with other (Continued) devices Print settings Item Settings PRINT WITH DATE OFF/ON NUM. OF PRINTS Set number of pictures (printer takes priority) L/3.5”×5” (89 × 127 mm) 2L/5”×7” (127 × 178 mm) POSTCARD (100 × 148 mm) (210 × 297 mm) PAPER SIZE CARD SIZE (54 ×...
  • Page 79 Connecting Viewing on TV screen with other devices 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). Connect camera to TV Turn on TV Set to auxiliary input.

  • Page 80: List Of Lcd Monitor Displays

    List of LCD monitor displays Others In recording 9 Travel date (P.48) Aperture value (P.25) Shutter speed (P.25) Intelligent ISO mode (P.46) Elapsed recording time (P.47) 11 Current date/time Zoom (P.27) High angle mode (P.34) Power LCD (P.34) Metering mode (P.53) F3.3 1/30 Slow shutter (P.56)
  • Page 81 In playback 5 Histogram (P.33) Cable disconnection warning icon (P.76) 6 Favorites settings (P.65) 7 Recorded date and time Destination settings (P.49) PLAY AUDIO 9 Recording information 1 month 10 days Age in years/months (P.42) 3RD DAY Power LCD (P.34) 11 Travel elapsed days (P.48) F3.31/30 12 Audio playback...

  • Page 82: Message Displays

    Message displays Others 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 83 Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor. MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD Access to card has failed. → Insert card again. MEMORY CARD ERROR MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR Card is not of SD standard. Only SDHC memory cards can be used for capacities of 4GB or greater.

  • Page 84: Q&A Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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.74) to copy (drag &...
  • Page 85 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).) Battery, power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. Battery is not inserted correctly (P.15), or needs recharging (P.14). LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on.
  • Page 86 Q&A Others Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording (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) →...
  • Page 87 LCD monitor (continued) Date/age is not displayed. Current date, TRAVEL DATE (P.48), and ages in ‘BABY’(P.42) and ‘PET’ (P.44) scene modes are only displayed for approx. 5 sec after start-up, setting changes, or mode changes. They cannot be always displayed. Flash No flash emitted.
  • Page 88 Q&A Others Troubleshooting (Continued) TV, computer, printer No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. Not connected correctly (P.79). TV input setting not set to auxiliary input. ‘VIDEO OUT’ not set to ‘NTSC’ (P.22). TV screen display different to LCD monitor. Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.
  • Page 89 Others Menu not displayed in desired language. Change ‘LANGUAGE’ setting (P.22). Camera rattles if shaken. 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’...

  • Page 90: Usage Cautions And Notes

    Usage cautions and notes Others 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. (Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer) Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • Page 91 CIPA standards: ● Using Panasonic SD memory card (16MB) ●Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50 % ●NORMAL PICTURE mode ●LCD monitor ON ●STABILIZER (MODE1) ●First picture taken 30 sec after power turned on ●1 picture taken per 30 sec ●Full flash used for every other picture ●Zoom operation for each picture (max.

  • Page 92: Recording Picture/Time Capacity

    Recording picture/time capacity Others Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Varies according to following settings. ASPECT RATIO 7M ∗ 6M ∗ 5M EZ ∗ 3M EZ 2M EZ 1M EZ 0.3M EZ PICT.SIZE (3072 × 2304) (2816 × 2112) (2560 × 1920) (2048 ×...
  • Page 93 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) : DMC-TZ3 QUALITY (picture quality : high : standard) (P.53) : DMC-TZ2 7M ∗...

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Specifications Others Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V When recording: 1.7 W (DMC-TZ3)/1.4 W (DMC-TZ2) Power Consumption When playing back: 0.8 W Camera effective pixels DMC-TZ3: 7,200,000 pixels DMC-TZ2: 6,000,000 pixels Image sensor DMC-TZ3: 1/2.35” CCD, total pixel number 8,500,000 pixels DMC-TZ2: 1/2.33”...
  • Page 95 Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity 10 % to 80 % Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for your safety Output CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Input 110 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A...

  • Page 96: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Others Product name: Battery Pack Product name: AC adaptor Product no.: CGA-S007A Product no.: DMW-AC5PP Performance identical to supplied battery pack. Recommended for taking on holiday, etc. Product name: Leather Case Product name: Marine Case Product no.: DMW-CT3 Product no.: DMW-MCTZ3 Product name: Semi Hard Case...

  • Page 97: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 98: Request For Service Notice

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007...
  • Page 99 Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with...
  • Page 100 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.

  • Page 101: Customer Services Directory

    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest Service Center by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases: Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 102 Utilisez toujours une batterie de marque À LA PLUIE, À L’HUMIDITÉ, Panasonic. À L’ÉGOUTTEMENT OU AUX Si une batterie autre que Panasonic est ÉCLABOUSSEMENTS, ET NE utilisée, nous ne pouvons garantir le bon PLACEZ SUR L’APPAREIL AUCUN fonctionnement de l’appareil.
  • Page 103 Éloignez l’appareil le plus possible À propos du bloc-batterie de tout dispositif émettant un champ Batterie (batterie au lithium-ion) électromagnétique (tel un four à micro- • Utilisez l’unité spécifiée pour recharger ondes, un téléviseur, une console de la batterie. jeux vidéo, etc.). •...
  • Page 104 Index List of LCD monitor displays (P.80) AC Adaptor ......... 74, 76, 90 Economy Mode........20 Aerial Photo Mode ........44 Exposure Compensation ......38 AF Assist Lamp........56 EZ ............27 AF Lock ..........44 AF Mode ..........54 Aspect Ratio ...........
  • Page 105 Setting Favorites........65 Setup Menu ..........18 Operational Sound......22, 29 Shutter sound ......... 22 Optical Image Stabilizer......39 Simple Mode........... 28 Optical Zoom .......... 27 Slide Show..........64 Slow Shutter ........... 56 Snow Mode..........44 Soft Skin Mode ........42 PAL ............
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  • Page 108 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license therefrom. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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