Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating instructions for advanced features
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Operating Instructions

for advanced features
Digital Camera
DMC-TZ10
Model No.
DMC-TZ9
DMC-TZ8
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT2R24

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10

  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-TZ10 Model No. DMC-TZ9 DMC-TZ8 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2R24...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quick start guide Contents The battery is not charged Charge the battery AF TRACKING ..........34 Before use when the camera is Taking pictures with your own settings ... 35 shipped. Charge the Align focus for desired composition ....36 Before use ..........10 battery and set the clock Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom ...
  • Page 3 Contents Face Recognition function ......65 PROTECT/ AUDIO DUB....97 Face registration .........65 COPY .............98 Useful features for travel ....67 TRAVEL DATE ........67 Connecting with other devices WORLD TIME ........68 Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu ... 69 Copying recorded pictures ....99 PICTURE SIZE ........69 Dubbing playback images via AV cables ..99 QUALITY/...
  • Page 4: Before Use

    The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used. The descriptions in this manual are primarily based on the DMC-TZ10. Details about functions specific to each model are indicated by symbols added to headings or at the end of descriptions, etc.
  • Page 5: Standard Accessories

    ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.1 HD Edition’ is Lens (→39) (→7) camera’s power is OFF. We recommend included with the DMC-TZ10 model. ■ using the supplied ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0’ is included Recording location information Microphone (→72) hand strap to with the DMC-TZ9/DMC-TZ8 model.
  • Page 6: Charging Battery

    Panasonic. (Batteries which Speaker (→22) avoid dropping do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way ∗ LCD monitor the camera. guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been (→6, 23, 46, 156)
  • Page 7 The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an monitor is on. ∗ • Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or electrical outlet. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card vice versa in every recording. ● When charging: (32 MB). •...
  • Page 8 AC adaptor Align the marks to connect ● Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ● Use the AC adaptor and DC coupler specifically for this camera. Using other adaptors ●...
  • Page 9: Picture Save Destination (Cards And Built-In Memory)

    [QVGA] in [REC QUALITY] only can be available to record motion pictures in the built- in memory. message is displayed ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) Press ▲▼ to select the language, The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) and press [MENU/SET] Type of Card Capacity Notes SD memory 8 MB –...
  • Page 10 After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not ● After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not displayed on the displayed on the camera screen. camera screen. For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ10 (→17) VQT2R24 VQT2R24...
  • Page 11: Menu Type

    Settings display may vary according to items. Setting the menu Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting. Refer to the following procedures to operate the [SETUP] menu, [REC] menu and Menu type [PLAYBACK] menu. (Example) While in [PROGRAM AE] mode (→37), change [LCD MODE] on the [SETUP] menu.
  • Page 12: Using Setup Menu

    Using [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→20) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→20) Item Settings, notes Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds.
  • Page 13: Economy/ Auto Review

    Using [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→20) (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→20) Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes [OFF]: No auto review [AUTO REVIEW] [1 SEC.]/[2 SEC.]: Automatically display for 1 or 2 [OFF]/[ON] This section is not Automatically display...
  • Page 14: Reset/ Usb Mode

    Using [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→20) (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→20) Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes [HDMI MODE] [AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically determined based on information from the connected TV.
  • Page 15: Viera Link / Version Disp./ Format/ Language

    Using [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→20) (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→20) Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes [DEMO MODE] [STABILIZER DEMO.]: (Only during recording) Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate) View demonstration of Current version is displayed.
  • Page 16: Basic Shooting Operation

    Basic shooting operation Please set the clock before shooting (→17). Turn on the power Holding the camera Shutter button • Stand with your arms close to your body and with AF assist lamp your legs apart. Flash • Do not touch the lens. Set to •...
  • Page 17: Basic Shooting Operation

    Take pictures according to scene (→61). Press the shutter button again to [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Take motion pictures (→76). finish recording [CLIPBOARD] Mode Take pictures as memos (→108). Press fully For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ10 (→30) VQT2R24 VQT2R24...
  • Page 18: Taking Picture With Automatic Settings

    Taking picture with automatic settings [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Recording mode : ■ Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’, To use flash ‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear Select either (Auto) or (Forced flash off).
  • Page 19: Face Detection And Face Recognition

    Taking picture with automatic settings Taking pictures with your own settings (Continued) [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode [PROGRAM AE] Mode Recording mode : Recording mode : Using [REC] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. About Happy colours Turn on the power If [COLOR EFFECT] is set to[HAPPY], both still and motion pictures are clearer, with Zoom lever...
  • Page 20: Align Focus For Desired Composition

    Taking pictures with your own settings Taking pictures with zoom (Continued) [PROGRAM AE] Mode Recording mode : Recording mode : You can zoom in up to 12 times with ‘optical zoom’, and up to 23.4 times with ‘Extra Align focus for desired composition optical zoom’...
  • Page 21 Taking pictures with zoom (Continued) Recording mode : ● Maximum zoom ratios by picture size [iA ZOOM] Optical zoom Extra optical zoom The camera uses super resolution technology to increase zoom ratio. Using super 12 M 0.3 M resolution technology, the zoom ratio can be increased up to 1.3 times higher than the [PICTURE 11.5 M 7.5 M...
  • Page 22: Digital Zoom

    Maximum ratio ∗ Maximum ratio Digital zoom Maximum ratio ∗ The picture size temporarily becomes [3M] ( ) or [2.5M] ( ● Easy Zoom does not work while recording motion pictures. Easy Zoom is not available in the DMC-TZ10. VQT2R24 VQT2R24...
  • Page 23: Viewing Your Pictures (Normal Play)

    Viewing your pictures Deleting pictures [NORMAL PLAY] Playback mode: Playback mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is pictures are played back from the built-in memory.
  • Page 24: Changing Recording Information Display

    Taking pictures with flash Changing recording information display Recording mode : Display [FLASH] Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms. Press to change display Select the desired type ● In recording mode Recording Motion picture recording information ∗ information ∗...
  • Page 25: Taking Close-Up Pictures/Motion Pictures

    Taking pictures with flash Taking close-up pictures (Continued) Recording mode : Recording mode : ■ Available types in each mode When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF MACRO] ( ) enables you to take (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 feet) for max.
  • Page 26: Macro Zoom

    Positioning camera and subject within Taking close-up pictures (Continued) accessible range for focus alignment Recording mode : ■ Available recording range in ([PROGRAM AE] mode) Taking pictures at even closer range [MACRO ZOOM] Focus range To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [MACRO ZOOM] enables the subject to appear even larger than when using [AF MACRO].
  • Page 27: Taking Pictures With Exposure Compensation

    Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with exposure compensation Recording mode : Recording mode : We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between shutter button, by setting the self timer to 2 seconds.
  • Page 28: Taking Pictures By Automatically Changing The Aspect Ratio

    Records while exposure is changed automatically Taking pictures by automatically changing the aspect ratio ([AUTO BRACKET]) [MULTI ASPECT] Recording mode : Recording mode : Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. In this mode, pressing the shutter button once automatically takes 3 still pictures in each After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
  • Page 29 Determine aperture and record Determine shutter speed and record [APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode [SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode Recording mode : Recording mode : When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes. purposes.
  • Page 30: Determine Aperture And Shutter Speed And Record

    Determine aperture and shutter speed and record Register your own settings and record [MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode [CUSTOM MODE] Recording mode : Recording mode : This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure Registering your preferred recording mode, [REC] menu settings, etc. to [CUST.SET adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness).
  • Page 31: Taking Pictures According To The Scene

    Register your own settings and record Taking pictures according to the scene (continued) [CUSTOM MODE] [SCENE MODE] Recording mode : Recording mode : Using [SCENE MODE] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, [CUSTOM MODE] Switch to your own settings and record colouring, etc.) for given scenes.
  • Page 32: Portrait/ Soft Skin/ Transform/ Self Portrait

    Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene (→61) (Continued) [SCENE MODE] Using flash in scene modes (→48) Recording mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes Improves the skin tone of subjects for a • [AF MODE] default setting is Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
  • Page 33: Night Portrait/ Night Scenery/ Food/ Party/ Candle Light

    Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene (→61) (Continued) [SCENE MODE] Using flash in scene modes (→48) Recording mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes Takes pictures of people and nightscapes • When the camera is set to Brings out the atmosphere of a candlelit •...
  • Page 34: High Sens./ Hi-Speed Burst

    Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene (→61) (Continued) [SCENE MODE] Using flash in scene modes (→48) Recording mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor • Pictures may appear slightly Enables continuous recording in dim •...
  • Page 35: Aerial Photo/ Pin Hole

    Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene (→61) (Continued) [SCENE MODE] Using flash in scene modes (→48) Recording mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night • Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 Produces black and white pictures with a •...
  • Page 36 Extra optical zoom/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/ [MULTI ASPECT] Achieve natural colours under water. • Always use marine case (optional). DMC-TZ10 DMC-TZ9 If you have already Tips • Self-timer: Cannot be used registered in my DMC-TZ8 • For fast moving subjects, align with the AF scene mode, it area and press ◄...
  • Page 37: Taking Motion Pictures

    Taking motion pictures Recording mode: ■ Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio. (Recording with muted sound Motion picture recording format ([REC MODE]) is not possible.) Zoom can also be used during recording. The camera can be changed between motion picture recording formats ([REC MODE]) when recording.
  • Page 38: Hi-Speed Burst

    This camera has new sound recording specifications to improve sound quality. Therefore in some For details (→182) cases motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] may not be able to play back in Panasonic’s LUMIX ∗ digital cameras. (Motion pictures recorded with Panasonic’s LUMIX digital camera can be...
  • Page 39: Start Recording

    ● To fix the focus setting, set [CONTINUOUS AF] to [OFF] cases motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] may not be able to play back in Panasonic’s ● LUMIX ∗ digital cameras. (Motion pictures recorded with Panasonic’s LUMIX digital camera can be When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording automatically ends.
  • Page 40 Recording with face recognition function [FACE RECOG.] Recording mode: Registering face pictures To enable the face recognition function, register a face picture (→79), or set the automatic registration of face pictures (→82) to [ON]. (The face recognition function is Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and not enabled at the time of purchase.) birth date.
  • Page 41 Recording with face recognition function (continued) [FACE RECOG.] Recording mode: ■ Select [FACE RECOG.] from [REC] menu (→20) To set the face recognition function to [OFF] Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] menu (→20) Select [OFF] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET] Select [MEMORY] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET] ●...
  • Page 42 Recording with face recognition function (continued) [FACE RECOG.] Recording mode: ● The guide for the registration screen to be displayed is 3 times (estimate). (This does Automatically register face pictures not occur in [BURST], [AUDIO REC.], [AUTO BRACKET] or [MULTI ASPECT].) ●...
  • Page 43: Vqt2R24

    Recording the place of recording with GPS Also read “About GPS” (→8) ∗ ∗ Recording mode: Record only (Cannot set) [GPS SETTING]: Enabling the GPS function What is GPS? GPS is an abbreviation for Global Positioning System, which enables people to find their locations ■...
  • Page 44: Recording The Place Of Recording With Gps

    Recording the place of recording with GPS (continued) ∗ ∗ Recording mode: Record only (Cannot set) ■ When GPS is enabled [GPS AREA SELECT] In recording mode, an icon that indicates the positioning status is displayed on the LCD Change the recorded place name information monitor.
  • Page 45 Recording the place of recording with GPS (continued) ∗ ∗ Recording mode: Record only (Cannot set) [AUTO CLOCK SET] Using GPS to set the clock [AREA INFO. SET] Changing display of position information The screen display of location information found by positioning Using the date and time information in the GPS signal, the camera can automatically can be changed.
  • Page 46: Useful Features For Travel

    Useful features for travel [TRAVEL MODE] ∗ ∗ Recording mode: ∗ Recording only. (Cannot set.) ■ Using GPS to make automatic settings [WORLD TIME] Set the date and time for the destination Following the steps of the previous page, you can select [AUTO] to use the GPS Set the recording date and time with local time at your destination.
  • Page 47: Travel Date

    Useful features for travel (Continued) Using [REC]/[MOTION PICTURE] menu [TRAVEL MODE] ∗ ∗ Recording mode: ∗ Recording only. (Cannot set.) ● For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20) [TRAVEL DATE] Record the travel date ● ‘Quick menu’ (→110) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. ●...
  • Page 48: Intelligent Iso

    Using [REC]/[MOTION PICTURE] menu For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20) (Continued) ● ● Slow-moving subject Fast-moving subject [QUALITY] Set quality of picture. ■ Recording mode : ■ Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality) Standard (Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures) ISO sensitivity 200 ISO sensitivity 800 (Shutter speed 1/30)
  • Page 49: White Balance

    Using [REC]/[MOTION PICTURE] menu For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20) (Continued) [WHITE BALANCE] [FACE RECOG.] Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural. Registering people that appear frequently in your pictures allows them to be given priority ■...
  • Page 50: Pre Af/ Metering Mode

    Using [REC]/[MOTION PICTURE] menu For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20) (Continued) [PRE AF] Determined position for 1-area-focusing (High speed)/ Spot-focusing: focus 1-area-focusing: Focuses on smaller, Focus is continually aligned according to movement of subject even when shutter button Focuses on AF area in centre of limited area.
  • Page 51 Using [REC]/[MOTION PICTURE] menu For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20) (Continued) [I.EXPOSURE] [BURST] Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colours when there is Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of still pictures taken significant contrast between background and subject.
  • Page 52: Digital Zoom/ Color Mode/ Stabilizer

    Using [REC]/[MOTION PICTURE] menu For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20) (Continued) [DIGITAL ZOOM] [STABILIZER] Multiplies effect of optical zoom or Extra optical zoom by up to 4 times. For details (→43) Automatically detects and prevents jitter. ■ ■ Recording mode: →...
  • Page 53: Af Assist Lamp

    AF area displayed) case, use this unit. For details on AVCHD compatible devices, refer to the support sites below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) ● Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] format cannot be played back on non-AVCHD-compatible devices (standard DVD players, etc).
  • Page 54: Rec Quality/ Continuous Af/ Wind Cut

    Using [REC]/[MOTION PICTURE] menu For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20) (Continued) [REC QUALITY] [WIND CUT] Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded. Reduces recording of wind sounds (wind noise) when recording in a strong wind ■ ■...
  • Page 55: Taking/Viewing Clipboard Pictures

    Taking/viewing clipboard pictures [CLIPBOARD] Mode Mode: Useful for taking pictures of timetables and maps instead of taking memos. Zoom mark 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 Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps, etc.
  • Page 56: Entering Text

    Using Quick menu Entering Text Recording menu items can be called up easily. Use the cursor buttons to enter names with the face recognition function and in scene modes [BABY] and [PET], or to register destinations in [TRAVEL DATE]. (On the setting screen of each menu) Select the type of character Set to : Upper/lower case alphabet...
  • Page 57: Viewing As List (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback)

    Viewing as list Watching motion pictures/still pictures with audio (Multi playback/Calendar playback) Playback mode: Playback mode: You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a Motion pictures and still pictures with audio can be played back just as you view still certain date (Calendar playback).
  • Page 58: Splitting Up Motion Pictures

    Splitting up motion pictures Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Playback mode: Playback mode: Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture. A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture space on your card, such as when traveling.
  • Page 59: Viewing Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Different playback methods [PLAYBACK MODE] Playback mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. [SLIDE SHOW] Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV Set to screen. Select playback method • [ ALL] : Play all •...
  • Page 60: Mode Play

    Different playback methods [PLAYBACK MODE] For switching [PLAYBACK MODE] procedure (→116) (Continued) Playback mode: ■ Operations during slide show [GPS AREA PLAY] During motion picture playback During still picture playback You can select the place name or landmark of the place where pictures were recorded to Pause/play Pause/play play them back.
  • Page 61 Different playback methods [PLAYBACK MODE] For switching [PLAYBACK MODE] procedure (→116) (Continued) Playback mode: ■ Play back by destination [TRAVEL PLAY] Play back only pictures recorded at your destination Pictures can be played back by destination if [LOCATION] was set at the time of their ■...
  • Page 62: Category Play/ Favorite Play

    Different playback methods [PLAYBACK MODE] For switching [PLAYBACK MODE] procedure (→116) (Continued) Playback mode: [FAVORITE PLAY] [CATEGORY PLAY] Pictures can be classified automatically and viewed by category. Automatic classification Manually play pictures set in [FAVORITE] (displayed only when [FAVORITE] pictures starts when [CATEGORY PLAY] is selected from the Playback Mode selection menu.
  • Page 63: Using Playback Menu

    Using [PLAYBACK] menu For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→20) Playback mode: (Set mode dial to any except [CALENDAR] [TEXT STAMP] Select date from calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day (→112). Stamp recording date or text registered in the [BABY] and [PET] scene modes, [TRAVEL DATE], or [TITLE EDIT] into your still pictures.
  • Page 64: Resize

    Using [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→20) Playback mode: (Set mode dial to any except ■ Items that can be stamped [RESIZE] [SHOOTING [DATE]: Stamps recording date Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in homepages, etc. DATE] [WITH TIME]: Stamps recording date and time (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.)
  • Page 65: Aspect Conv. / Rotate Disp

    Using [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→20) Playback mode: (Set mode dial to any except [CROPPING] [ASPECT CONV.] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Convert still pictures taken in for printing. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→ [PLAYBACK] menu →...
  • Page 66: Favorite

    Using [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→20) Playback mode: (Set mode dial to any except [FAVORITE] [PRINT SET] By labeling your favourite pictures with a star ( ), you can enjoy [SLIDE SHOW] or Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- [FAVORITE PLAY] of these pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your compatible shops or printers.
  • Page 67 Using [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→20) Playback mode: (Set mode dial to any except [PROTECT] [FACE REC EDIT] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken face recognition. Operation: On the playback screen, press [MENU/SET] and select [PLAYBACK] Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] →...
  • Page 68: Copy

    Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory ( ● DPOF settings will not be copied. ● Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. ● Original pictures will not be deleted after copying (to delete pictures (→45)). ●...
  • Page 69: Motion Pictures

    • Attaching recorded still pictures to e-mail • Uploading recorded motion pictures to YouTube Connect camera to recorder Example of DMC-TZ10 Install ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to your computer AV cable (always use cable supplied) Start playback on camera Connect the camera to your computer •...
  • Page 70: Using With Your Pc

    Me/2000 XP/Vista/7 OS 9/OS X Can I use Yes ∗ ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’? Can I copy AVCHD Lite Example of DMC-TZ10 Yes ∗ motion pictures to my computer? USB connection cable Can I copy still pictures [ACCESS] (sending data) (always use cable supplied) and Motion JPEG motion •...
  • Page 71 Using with your PC (Continued) ■ You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and Playing motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] on your computer files into separate folders on your computer. Use the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the supplied CD-ROM. ■...
  • Page 72: Printing

    Print may be divided into different stints if printing several pictures. Press ◄► to select a (Remaining sheets display may differ from set number.) picture to print and press Example of DMC-TZ10 Print with date and text [MENU/SET] ■ With [TEXT STAMP] Select [PRINT START] Recording date and following information can be embedded into still pictures.
  • Page 73: Making Print Settings On Camera

    ‘2 pictures’ or ‘4 pictures’ in the same still picture, set the • Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] ∗ may be played on Panasonic televisions number of prints for the still picture to 2 or 4. (VIERA) displaying the AVCHD logo.
  • Page 74: Viewing On A Tv With Hdmi Socket

    VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not available.) ● and motion pictures at high resolution. Connecting the camera to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) VIERA Link (HDMI) is an exclusive Panasonic function added to the industry- compatible with VIERA Link (HDMI) enables linked operation (VIERA Link). (→147) standard HDMI control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).
  • Page 75 If VIERA Link (HDMI) does not function correctly (→158) the red button) ● Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (optional). ● The shape of remote control will differ depending on the country or area where the TV was purchased.
  • Page 76: List Of Lcd Monitor Displays

    List of LCD monitor displays Press the display button to change [DISPLAY] (→46). In recording In playback 11, 12 1 Recording mode ∗ 1 Playback mode ∗ Recorded date and time (→116) →31, →33) Protected picture (→132) Place name information (→84) Favourites ∗...
  • Page 77: Message Displays

    There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. When you copy pictures from the built-in [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full. ● Use a genuine Panasonic battery. [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR] [FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] ●...
  • Page 78: Q&A Troubleshooting

    Try checking these items (→116 - 121) first. Q&A (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Troubleshooting Try using [RESET] in [SETUP] menu in recording mode (→24).) Battery, power Recording (continued) Camera does not work even if power is turned on. Recording capacity is low.
  • Page 79 Q&A (Continued) Troubleshooting Recording (continued) Flash Red banding may appear on the LCD monitor or part or the entire screen No flash emitted. ● may have a reddish tint, when recording or pressing the shutter button Flash set to [FORCED FLASH OFF] (→47).
  • Page 80 → With printer: Make [PRINT SET] settings, and use a printer compatible with date printing. back by digital cameras from other companies, and they also cannot be played in Panasonic digital → With supplied software: Select ‘with dates’ within print settings.
  • Page 81: Usage Cautions And Notes

    Q&A Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Troubleshooting Others When in use Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● ● Change [LANGUAGE] setting (→28). To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location.
  • Page 82 Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the form, for any purpose, except to the extent comprehensive geographic data, any of alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
  • Page 83 ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR any part of the Data provided to you or any The latitude and longitude standard Panasonic Corporation and its licensors LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) SHALL direct product thereof except in compliance (geographical coordinate system) recorded...
  • Page 84 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) ■ Countries and regions for which landmarks can be displayed and Australia Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia recorded Limited (www.psma.com.au). Austria © Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen Screen display Country or area Screen display Country or area Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia,...
  • Page 85 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) ■ Countries and regions with no landmark information Screen display Country or area • Some location name information is available, such as country name, region name, SWITZERLAND Switzerland and city or town name. LIECHTENSTEIN Liechtenstein THAILAND Thailand Screen display...
  • Page 86 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) ■ Landmark types Screen display Country or area Screen display Country or area The following points of interest, such as tourist spots and public facilities, are displayed FIJI Fiji PERU Peru as landmarks. SOLOMON ISLANDS Solomon Islands PARAGUAY Paraguay...
  • Page 87: Recording Picture/Time Capacity

    ● Recording picture/time capacity 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. Recording picture capacity (still pictures) ● ● Varies according to [ASPECT RATIO] (→94), [PICTURE SIZE] (→93), or [QUALITY] (→94) When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’...
  • Page 88 8 h 35 min time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.) 64 GB 5 h 45 min 5 h 59 min 17 h 13 min The time displayed in the table is the total time. For the DMC-TZ10 (→172) VQT2R24 VQT2R24...
  • Page 89 AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. All descriptions and logos pertaining to AVCHD Lite and Dolby pertain to DMC-TZ10 only. All descriptions and logos pertaining to HDMI and VIERA Link pertain to DMC-TZ10...

This manual is also suitable for:

Lumix dmc-tz9Lumix dmc-tz8

Table of Contents