Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-TZ20 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. 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.
■ About the battery pack Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic CAUTION Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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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. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
Contents Standard accessories Information for Your Safety ..2 Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2011. Before use Basics Battery pack AC cable DMW-BCG10E K2CJ29A00002 Standard accessories ....7 Selecting the Recording •...
AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. ● ● When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler If the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or the AC adaptor being (DMW-DCC5; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) are disconnected, the motion picture being recorded using the AC adaptor used.
Touch operations ● This camera’s touch panel senses pressure that is applied to the screen. If the type of sheet to protect LCD screens that are available on the market is to be used, observe the precautions that are contained with Touch the sheet.
Playback time Approx. 210 min other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used.) Panasonic cannot in Recording conditions by CIPA standard any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ ● (This Site is English only.) Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10E). ● ● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Setting the clock When [Please set the home area] is displayed, The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. press [MENU/SET] Turn on the power ( ) Press ◄► to set your home area and press [MENU/SET] Press [MENU/SET] ( ) while the The current time and home area are set.
Setting the menu Selecting the Recording Mode Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Turn on the power ( ) Example: Setting [AF Mode] from in the [Program AE] Mode Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu ( ) to Switching to the [Rec] menu Switch the mode by rotating the...
[Intelligent Auto] Mode Taking pictures with automatic settings Recording Mode: ■ Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as Automatic Scene Detection “face,” “movement,” “brightness,” and “distance” just by pointing the Camera identifies the scene when pointed at the subject, and makes camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without optimum settings automatically.
Taking motion pictures Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Recording Mode: Playback Mode: Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch This records motion pictures with audio. Zoom can also be used during recording. ( ) to Drag your finger across the Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch to screen, and select the picture to be played back Start recording...
To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) “Operating Instructions” to install Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the “Show the contents of this folder” to display them.
Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Minimum Approx. 14 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed Illumination is 1/50th of a second) Power Source DC 5.1 V Shutter speed 60 to 1/4000 th Power When recording: 1.4 W [Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Consumption When playing back: 0.9 W...
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Specifications (Continued) Battery charger Mass With card and battery: Approx. 219 (Panasonic DE-A66A): Information for your safety Excluding card and battery: Approx. 197 Input 110 V to 240 V ~ 50/60Hz, 0.2 A Operating 0 °C to 40 °C temperature Output 4.2 V...
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