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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 User`s Manual

1. Select the correct item Press V and move beyond the bottom item CLOCK SET 3 WORLD TIME 3 MONITOR GUIDE LINE SELECT 44 EXITS Select this item Displays settings 6 a E AUTO REVIEW 1SEC gt 2MIN amp ZOOM RESUME OFF ECO ECONOMY OFF BEEP SELECT 44 EXIT ap Explanation of settings method for SETUP menu REC menu and PLAY menu Page 2 displayed Move down to POWER SAVE SETUP o AUTO REVIEW EC gt SMIN ZOOM RESUME OFF Ec0 ECONOMY OFF BEEP SELECT 4 EXIT ap Highlight 2 MIN OFF 1MIN ep ECO ECONOMY BEEP Finish Press 5MIN 10MIN SELECT SET To restore default settings RESET P 22 For certain items there may be no settings selection step e g ROTATE on PLAY menu or actual display may differ from that above e g WORLD TIME on SETUP enu Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 19 VQT1B61 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 Uses operations CLOCK SET Set the date and time amp WORLD TIME 2 Set the local time at an overseas destination P 49 xt MONITOR 2 Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 7 levels
2. ee a IEn E Fea IL move x ms Kama MAR 15 2007 AE Y Ma Display picture with Immediately displayed at recorded size and position ETo delete clipboard pictures mb P 32 Both original picture and picture with zoom mark will be deleted Picture can be deleted even while zoomed in During clipboard recording Press shutter button halfway F4 PLAY menu P 64 functions cannot be used Pictures taken in other recording modes modified with ROTATE P 66 and copied P 73 as clipboard pictures will be displayed in their original form before rotation Printing 7e cannot be performed during clipboard playback Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals nu VQT1B61 59 IENE Taking viewing clipboard Record pictu res Continued CLIPBOARD menu Press MENU SET while recording or viewing to display menu EREC ON CLIPBOARD menu Select item Ca REC ON CLIPBOARD a PICTSIZE AUDIO REC INITIAL DISP CLOCK SET Default setting GO TO PLAY View clipboard pictures PICT SIZE Change picture size 2M EZ 1M EZ Select picture size with A Y and press MENU SET AUDIO REC Record sound 5 seconds simultaneously OFF ON Select setting with A Y and press MENU SET Settings will also be reflected in AUDIO REC P 53 in REC menu INITIAL DISP Select to display not display initial display P 58 OFF ON Select setting with
3. Picture sizes for DMC TZ2 model are as follows 6M 2816 x 2112 None 6M 2976 x 1984 5 5M 3072 x 1728 Extended optical zoom P 27 can be used for picture sizes indicated with Hd is not displayed in the HIGH SENS scene mode P 44 as extended optical zoom cannot be used Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions D from ManualsCamera com Manuals 5 VQT1B61 s s 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 E Applicable modes sci scn2 Settings Fine priority to picture quality fa Standard increases recording capacity by limiting standard picture size and picture quality AUDIO REC Sounds can also be recorded with pictures This is useful for conversation or memo recording E Applicable modes amp sci scn2 Settings No sound recording ON Record approx 5 seconds of sound displayed on screen 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 and ASPECT CONV cannot be used with pictures with audio Settings also reflected in AUDIO REC P 60 in REC ON CLIPBOARD menu METERING MODE Method of measuring exposure P 38 can be changed E Applicable
4. 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 Turn to T side Turn to W side Zoom types Type Optical zoom Extended optical zoom EZ Digital zoom 15x 13 8x 13x 40x including optical zoom 10x Max enlargement 10X 12 6x 12x 11 6x 60x including extended optical zoom 15x Picture quality No loss No loss Deteriorates by factor of enlargement js Select picture size D ZOOM P 56 set to ON in REC Conditions None P 52 marked with fd menu Displays digital zoom area a Screen display mw 1 displayed Within digital zoom area AF area becomes larger when pressing shutter button halfway DMC TZ3 only DMC TZ2 only Zoom ratio depends on ASPECT RATIO and PICT SIZE What is Extended optical zoom EZ If for example set to 3M EZ equivalent to 3 million pixels a picture will only be taken of a 3M sized central part of a 7M equivalent to 7 2 million pixels area meaning that the picture can be enlarged further DMC TZ2 6M Entering digital zoom area CR Digital zoom area Once the bar stops before the digital zoom area continue to hold the zoom lever or release it once Bar stops momentarily then push it again ET
5. 2 Select copy method direction in gt Copy all pictures except clipboard from E TRMMNG built in memory to card go to step ERASPEUT CONV gt En Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built in memory o gt E gt C7 Copy 1 picture at a time from card to clipboard ISERE CEASE l folder in built in memory not motion pictures 72s from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Select Pa for Select YES Screen shown is example C1 ON and O gt DE To cancel during COPY PICTURES FROM iN gt 1 Press g MEMORY CAAD MENU SET BTo complete m Press MENU SET twice To copy to a card use a card with a capacity of at least 12 7MB Copying pictures may take several minutes Do not turn off power or perform other operations during copying DPOF settings P 68 will not be copied if identical folder or file numbers are present in the copy destination Use COPY on PLAY ON CLIPBOARD menu to copy clipboard pictures to card P 60 Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras may be copied L FORMAT Use when BUILT IN MEMORY ERROR or MEMORY CARD ERROR appears This requires a sufficiently charged battery P 14 or AC adaptor DMW ACS5PP sold separately To format built in memory first remove memory card If card is inserted only card will be formatted Select FORMAT from 2 Select YES PLAY menu P 17 18 ten gt Al
6. When using PictBridge compatible printers check settings on actual printer as these may take priority over camera settings To print from built in memory at a shop first copy pictures to card P 73 before making settings DPOF print settings may not be made to non DCF P 90 files Settings can only be made for one picture at a time f DPOF settings have been made on another device release these first before making settings again with this camera Date printing settings will be canceled when applying date stamps P 66 g n from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 On PROTECT Set protection to disable picture deletion Prevents deletion of important pictures Select PROTECT from PLAY menu P 17 18 2 Select SINGLE or MULTI CA DATE STAMP D DPOF PRINT amp AUDIO DUB RESIZE Screen example DMC TZ3 Select picture and make setting SINGLE MULTI On PROTECT SET M pa ANG Picture protected r SELECT 4 SELECT 4 gt SET CANCEL EXIT amp SET CANCEL EXITED To release V HITo complete Bb Press MENU SET twice HTo release all m Select CANCEL with Y in step Select YES with A and press MENU SET Press MENU SET to finish May not be effective when using other devices Formatting P 73 will cause even protected files to be deleted To cancel while releasing all Press MENU SET Downloaded from ManualsCamera
7. Setting is restored to AWB when scene is changed The types of flash available P 86 vary according to the scene The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed Guidelines displayed in grey in NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY STARRY SKY and FIREWORKS scene modes Gees from ManualsCamera com Manuals 4 VQT1B61 Using SCENE MODE enables you to take pictures with optimum settings exposure coloring etc for given scenes Scene types ExyPortrait x SOFTSKIN A SELF PORTRAIT LE Mi es K D2 my f kes gi SCENERY D F3 31 30 kokoa W y 1 Sud 81 10 00 MAI 1e WW oFF F ENE 3 EEL Functions tips for each scene P 42 45 VQT1B61 4 1 Ta sc Applications Record EJ PORTRAIT king pictures according to the ene Continued Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions SOFT SKIN Smooths skin colors in bright outdoor daylight conditions portraits from chest upwards Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness FA SELF PORTRAIT Take pictures of yourself Press shutter button halfway self timer indicator illuminates press shutter button fully review if self timer indicator flashes focus is not correctly aligned To take pictures with audio P 53 self timer indicator illuminated during recor
8. ASPECT RATIO 4 3 PICTEZE 7M em 2 5MEZ 3MEZ 2MEz 1MEZ 0 3MEZ 3072 x 2304 2816 x 2112 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 QUALITY wate ate ate ate te ate ode ate ote ae ate at Built in memory 2 6 3 7 4 9 7 15 12 24 19 36 61 100 16 MB 3 7 4 8 5 10 8 16 13 e 21 40 68 110 32 MB 7 16 9 19 11 23 18 36 29 58 45 85 145 230 64 MB 16 34 20 40 24 48 38 75 61 120 93 175 290 480 128MB 35 69 41 82 50 99 78 150 125 240 190 350 600 970 Memory 256 MB 68 135 81 160 98 190 150 290 240 470 370 690 1170 1900 512 MB 135 270 160 320 195 380 300 590 480 940 730 1370 2320 3770 1GB 270 540 320 640 390 770 600 1180 970 1880 1470 2740 4640 7550 2 GB 550 1090 660 1270 790 1530 1220 2360 1920 3610 2920 5120 878012290 4 GB 1090 2150 1290 2510 1560 3010 2410 4640 3770 7090 5740 10050 17240 24130 Extended optical zoom P 27 can be used for picture sizes indicated with EZ except in HIGH SENS scene mode P 44 BRecording picture capacity Recording time capacity still pictures motion pictures ASPECT RATIO PICT MODE 30fpsVGA 10fpsVGA PICTSIZE SIMPLE MODE Built in memory 16 MB 6 sec 26 sec QUALITY 32 MB 17 sec 59 sec Built i
9. OFF ON PATTERN PATTERN cannot be selected in CLIPBOARD mode P 58 Recording information and histogram cannot be displayed Not displayed in SIMPLE MODE OFF SET P 48 OFF 1SEC 3SEC ZOOM displays for 1 second then at 4x zoom for 1 second In SELF PORTRAIT scene mode P 42 AUTO BRACKET P 38 BURST mode P 54 or pictures with audio P 53 70 auto review performed regardless of setting Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed OFF 1 MIN 2 MIN 5 MIN 10MIN Set time before POWER SAVE is initiated Cannot be used in the following cases When using AC adaptor DMW AC5PP sold separately when connected to computer printer during motion picture recording playback during slideshows exception set to 10 minutes while slideshow is paused and during MANUAL slideshows Setting fixed to 2 MIN in ECONOMY and to 5 MIN in SIMPLE MODE P 28 and CLIPBOARD P 58 OFF ON Focus position cannot be stored Released and cannot be set when using SELF PORTRAIT scene mode OFF LEVEL 1 turned off after approx 15 seconds of inactivity LEVEL 2 turned off after approx 15 seconds or approx 5 seconds of inactivity after recording Cannot be used in the following cases When using SIMPLE MODE CLIPBOARD mode or AC adaptor DMW AC5PP sold separately when menu screen is displayed w
10. Preferences DURATION Playback duration sec EFFECT De J MANUAL only available when x AUDIO a selected CANCEL SELECTS SET Picture change effect not available with MANUAL HL Slide Operations during slide show Diagonal Pause play mm From center to corners not available with MANUAL Mix Random effect Previous Next Set to ON to play audio in pictures with picture picture audio a Only while paused or during MANUAL Motion pictures cannot be played back in slide show X FAVORITE Mark your favorite pictures and enable the following functions Favorites only slide show P 64 Delete all except favorites useful for when printing in shop etc P 32 Select FAVORITE from PLAY menu P 17 18 2 Select ON O Select picture repeat tu D TN t MB DUAL DISPLAY Gy SLIDE SHOW lt a amp SELECT SET Screen example DMC TZ3 0 QOMAR 15 2007 A X displayed when set not Close menu displayed when OFF eUp to 999 pictures can be selected eTo release Press A again To release all m Select CANCEL with Y in step Select YES with A and press MENU SET Press MENU SET to finish It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favorites Setting release can also be made with supplied software P 11 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Ma
11. or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Service Center If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY potii from ManualsCamera com Manuals 1 VQT1B61 Customer Services Directory For usa only For Product Information Operating Assistance Literature Request Dealer Locations and all Customer Service inquiries please contact 1 800 272 7033 Monday Friday 8 30am 8pm EST Web Site http www panasonic com consumersupport 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 You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 9 pm EST PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks Product Repairs Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center MAIL TO 1590 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL 60007 Please carefully pac
12. with other Printing 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 m OTurn on power of both camera and printer m Set to D Connect camera to printer Operate camera to print pictures see right USB cable always use cable supplied If using AC adaptor turn off camera power before plugging in or Hold here removing Align marks and insert 7 Check socket direction and insert straight in Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one Do not disconnect the USB cable when the cable disconnection icon I is displayed may not be displayed with some printers Turn off power and disconnect USB cable before inserting or removing memory cards f you have connected the camera without setting it to L remove the USB cable and set the camera to Li before reconnecting Power may need to be reset on some printers If you change to a different mode after connecting an error message will be displayed Set the mode dial back to L cancel any printing and disconnect the USB cable To print clipboard pictures first copy P 60 to the memory card lf the battery display flashes red cancel printing and disconnect
13. Before use 10 reastst 16 To prevent damage and faults 10 I Charging battery 14 Preparations 1 4 Inserting battery and card 15 T Taking pictures s nsnesnnsnnnsnnennnennnnnne 24 Basics JA Adjusting the focus 25 Problems with adjusting focus 25 Checking remaining battery and memory capacity 25 Picture save destination 26 Applications Record 33 Changing recording information display ssscscsssssrssssssssrseeanesannaisensasaues 33 Making LCD monitor easier to see 34 Taking pictures with self timer 35 Taking pictures with flash 36 Taking pictures with exposure COMPENSATION mrrnrnnene 38 Optical image stabilizer 39 Taking pictures according to the SCONE sec cvececcces cevssecceeseececseccnecezcecseczece 40 Scene types 41 Avoiding subject blurring Intelligent ISO 46 Taking close up pictures MACRO Mode 46 1 1 Viewing as list Multi playback Applications catendar playback enn 61 i i Viewing motion pictures View pictures pictures with audio 62 Creating still pictures from motion pictures DMC TZ3 only 63 I i Using with computer 74 Connecting with 74 Folder and file names on computer 75 other devices Ot hers List of LCD monitor displays 80 80 Message displays Q amp A Troubleshooting Usage cautions and notes Recording picture time ca
14. Built in Memory ae Burst MOde iisisti Calendar Playback s e 61 Candle Light Mode seee 42 Charging 14 Clipboard Clock Set ar C6 Color Mode 07 Condensation Date Printing ix ccacsaciiessnen 67 68 Date Stamp Deleting Pictures csessssseeseeeseees 32 Digital Z00m murs ii DPOF Print Setting ei Dual DIS play sise Economy Mode Exposure Compensation Folder Composition Food Mode Formatting ss NA High Angle Mode eeeseeeeeeeeeees High Sensitivity Mode Histogram ceeee Intelligent ISO Mode ISO SeNSItiVity series Jitter Alertan n 24 Language Setting rnision 22 LCD Monitor ssec 12 33 34 80 Macro Mode scicsaceiecissisansavsecavaevisrestves Metering Mode ude Motion Picture Mode 47 Multi Playbacks 61 Night Portrait Mode Night Scenery Mode Normal Recording INT SG sees iets Number of Recordable Pictures 92 Qi from ManualsCamera com Manuals 1 VQT1B61 Operational Sound Optical Image Stabilizer Optical ZOOM reiscaisscessstvevecesceneccvpervsareese PPA EE ee EE 23 Pany ModE sr inst 42 Pet Mode PictBridge Picture Quality Setting Motion Picture Mode 47 Picture Quality Setting Simple Mode 29 Picture SIZe ah dating 52 Pictures with Audio 53 70 Playback Pictures on TV ceeeeee 79 Playback Zoom 3
15. Pictures edited on a computer First picture may not be displayed correctly Selected date from date or may show incorrect dates SUN MON TUE WED THIU ali SAT Only one month of pictures is Ss TEE A l displayed on calendar screen CT sl A 7 alo i Pictures taken without clock ee shel se settings are displayed with a za Aa date of January 1 2007 P 16 eal al gt When displaying pictures taken on same day on z 9 screens in calendar event Ay Date lt gt playback selecting ALL Select picture with A V lt P gt and DELETE or ALL DELETE press MENU SET EXCEPT x will delete Displayed on 9 screens pictures taken On Oller days Press MENU SET to restore to single as well cran Cannot be displayed rotated Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 61 DAY4 gt MONTH SET Applications Viewing motion pictures Hi pictures with audio Select and play picture Motion pictures Motion picture icon pele ca waa OF amp 7100 00014 13 PLAY AY MOTION 1 PICTURE TE Recording Ve Y time Elapsed time Alcea Operations during motion picture while viewing playback f Pause play when already Pictures with audio paused EJ Audio icon Hold to rewind Hold to fast single frame step 4 A__ forward single while paused frame step while paused Stop 10 00 MAR 15 2007 BTo adjust volume m VOLUME P 22 Pictures can be viewe
16. may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No DMC TZ2 DMC TZ3 Responsible party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1 800 272 7033 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference
17. 33 CCD total pixel number 7 390 000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 10 x zoom f 4 6 mm to 46 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm to 280 mm F3 3 to F4 9 Digital zoom Max 4 x Extended optical zoom Max 15 x DMC TZ3 Max 13 8 x DMC TZ2 Focus Normal Macro 9 area focusing 3 area focusing High speed 1 area focusing High speed 1 area focusing Spot focusing Focus range Normal 50 cm 1 64 feet Wide 2 m 6 56 feet Tele to co Macro Simple Motion picture Intelligent ISO Clipboard 5 cm 0 16 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to co 2 m 6 56 feet unless max T Scene mode There may be difference in above settings Shutter system Electronic shutter Mechanical shutter Motion picture recording 848 x 480 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels Only when using an SD Memory Card 30 or 10 frames second with audio The maximum recording time depends on the capacity of the built in memory or the card Burst recording Burst speed Number of recordable pictures DMC TZ3 3 frames second High speed 2 frames second Low speed Approx 2 frames second Unlimited DMC TZ2 Approx 2 frames second Unlimited DMC TZ3 Max 7 frames Standard max 5 frames Fine Depends on the remaining capacity of the built in memory or the card Unlimited DMC TZ2 Depends on the remaining capacity of the built in memory or the card ISO sensitivi
18. Clipboard playing mode Clipboard recording transfer guide FA Zoom mark MOTION PICTURE mode P 62 t Elapsed playback time 2 In SIMPLE MODE 1 2 3 OO 17 T 5 16 mA 4 CE 6 15 ff 14 CS 13 9 1211 10 1 Flash mode P 36 2 Focus P 28 3 Picture mode P 29 Jitter alert P 24 Battery capacity P 25 Number of recordable pictures P 92 Save destination P 26 Recording state Travel date P 48 JO O1 B 10 Self timer mode P 35 11 Travel elapsed days P 48 12 Current date time Zoom P 27 ESS Destination settings P 49 13 Backlight compensation P 28 14 Power LCD P 34 15 EN Zoom Resume P 20 16 AF assist lamp P 56 Tele Macro P 46 17 AF area P 54 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Backlight compensation P 28 81 Others Message displays 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 P 69 SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED Non DCF images P 90 cannot be deleted Save all necessary data to computer or other device and FORMAT P 73 card to delete NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE The number of pictures that can be
19. HOME AREA will be displayed when setting for the first time In this case press MENU SET and skip to step o HOME Set your home area amp amp WORLD TIME G a rah 7 DESTINATION 10 00 MAR 15 2007 CANCEL4 SELECT SET Difference with GMT Greenwich Mean Time if setting for second or later time press gt Select Set destination area DESTINATION Fa amp WORLD TIME EZ DESTINATION os Current time at selected destination wicca City area name CT EA SET CANCEL4 SELECT SET Area settings can be Difference with home time aborted by pressing in steps or If actual destination is unavailable select based on difference with home time O Finish ETo set release summer time To set go through steps Press again to release Upon your return 8 Go through steps and press MENU SET to finish Clock settings P 16 will not be changed even if home summer time is set Pictures recorded when set to destination will be displayed with in PLAYBACK mode Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 49 Applicati Recor O Using REC menu REC menu settings P 18 eee sr Default setting outlined m aspect RATIO Quick setting P 57 is useful to easily call up frequently used menus f PICT SIZE aia W BALANCE The same color may appear more blue or more red depending on the light sourc
20. P 18 20 ED Select TRAVEL DATE from Select SET Recording a CLOCK SET amp WORLD TIME a 0 E GUIDE LINE Set departure date BN TRAVEL DATE DEPARTURE DATE 5 SELECT 4 Set return date MA TRAVEL DATE PLEASE SET THE RETURN DATE Displayed for approx 5 sec when switching from PLAYBACK to recording mode Playback E Days elapsed aa 5 SELECT lt gt EXIT ap Exit without entering if you do not wish to set a return date To stop date recording select OFF in step When destination is set in WORLD TIME see right days elapsed are calculated based on local destination time f settings are made before holiday number of days to departure are displayed in orange with a minus sign but not recorded When TRAVEL DATE is displayed in white with a minus sign the HOME date is one day in advance of the DESTINATION date this is recorded To print number of elapsed days eActivate DATE STAMP P 66 before printing eUse the supplied software P 11 grue from ManualsCamera com Manuals 4 VQT1B61 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 05 Select WORLD TIME from SETUP menu P 18 20 PLEASE SET THE
21. ZOOM P 27 and SLOW SHUTTER P 56 cannot be used BFocus range in Max W Distance of at WANT Max T Distance of at least 1 Intelligent ISO mode least 5 cm 0 16 feet m 3 28 feet from subject MACRO mode from subject displayed 2 m 6 56 feet unless max T Zoom lever Taking close up pictures of flowers etc Set to W a 2 Take a picture P 24 e jW on We recommend using a tripod the self timer P 35 and flash FORCED OFF P 36 Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures if subject is close to camera due to margin for focus alignment being severely reduced Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture Taking close up pictures from more distant locations Tele Macro function Zoom to max T to take close up pictures of flowers at foot level or animals that you cannot approach from distances of at least 1 m 3 28 feet Align focus after zooming by pressing shutter halfway Using tripod is recommended as jitter occurs easily gone from ManualsCamera com Manuals 4 VQT1B61 Applications Record Taking motion pictures Record motion pictures and sound motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound Microphone voice recording Set to i Start recording Available recording time approx Press halfway align focus D Press fully Elapsed time approx MEstimated recording ti PRE stimat
22. and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Support Contact Panasonic DMC TZ2 C Panasonic DMC TZ3 C THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 3 If you see this symbol About the battery charger Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal About the battery pack Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals Do not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPA
23. are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of media or images data or other memory content The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during
24. com Manuals VQT1B61 69 Applications View amp AUDIO DUB Using PLAY menu continued Add audio to previously taken pictures 0 Select AUDIO DUB from PLAY menu P 17 18 2 Select image and start recording 5 0 For files already with audio select whether or not to DUB overwrite existing audio with A Y and press MENU SET Stop recording Recording will automatically end after 10 seconds even if V is not pressed HITo complete Bb Press MENU SET twice Cannot be used with motion pictures or protected pictures P 69 May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e mail attachment and use in homepages etc Picture of minimum picture size for each aspect setting cannot be resized Select RESIZE from PLAY menu P 17 18 2 Select picture Select size peg remains HITo complete Bb Press MENU SET twice Cannot be used with motion pictures pictures with audio or pictures with date stamp May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices Tees from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 gt TRIMMING Enlarge your pictures and trim unwanted areas 0 Select TRIMMING from PLAY menu P 17 18 2 Select picture SELECT gt SET Select whether to delete original picture YES Trim Original picture deleted Select NO for
25. deleted at once has been exceeded More than 999 pictures have been set as FAVORITE The number of pictures than can be date stamped at once has been exceeded CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE DPOF settings cannot be made for non DCF images P 90 PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN Force has been applied to lens or other component and camera could not operate correctly Turn on power again Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still remains SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED Pictures cannot be copied in following cases ePicture of same name already exists in copy destination eFile is not of DCF standard P 90 ePicture taken or edited on a different device BUILT IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT IN MEMORY Displayed when formatting built in memory via computer etc Reformat directly using camera P 73 MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD Format cannot be recognized on this camera Save all necessary data to computer or other device and FORMAT P 73 gate from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 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 READ ERROR PLE
26. few cm Displayed for approx 5 sec and light may damage object ATypes Type operations es AUTO Automatic ON OFF Normakuse AO AUTO RED EYE reduction Automatic ON OFF Reduces red eye FORCED FLASH ON Always on FORCED FLASH ON RED EYE reduction Taking pictures with backlight For PARTY and CANDLE LIGHT scene modes only OF under bright lighting e g P 42 fluorescent Always on Reduces red eye ES SLOW SYNC RED EYE reduction Automatic ON OFF Reduces red eye Taking pictures of subjects in dark places Taking pictures of subjects against a nightscape tripod Slows shutter speed to take brighter pictures recommengga FORCED OFF Places where flash use is Always off prohibited Two flashes are emitted when using red eye reduction Do not move until the second flash is over Effects may vary depending on the person Shutter speeds are as follows EN XO GE HSE 1 30 1 2000th PEG E 1 8 changed by SLOW SHUTTER setting P 56 1 2000th eee from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Available types vary depending on the mode in use E Available types in each mode O default setting SCENE MODE 0 DO BAS 9 bd AS ov vo O O O O O O O O EM O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Cannot be used with MOTION PICTURE mode FH and scene modes FN PR SS Fa PA or EI Flash
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28. laws Call the RBRC hotline at 1 800 822 8837 for information Estimated recording capacity of 270 300 pictures P 14 is based on the following CIPA standards DMC TZ2 CIPA standards eUsing Panasonic SD memory card 16MB eTemperature 23 C 73 4 F humidity 50 eNORMAL PICTURE mode eLCD monitor ON eSTABILIZER MODE1 eFirst picture taken 30 sec after power turned on e1 picture taken per 30 sec eFull flash used for every other picture eZoom operation for each picture max W max T or max T max W ePower turned off after each 10 pictures battery allowed to cool CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association When charging eRemove any dirt on connectors with dry cloth eKeep at least 1 m 3 28 feet away from AM radio may cause radio interference eNoises may be emitted from inside but this is not a fault eAlways remove from mains socket after charging up to 0 1 W consumed if left in place SDHC Logo is a trademark Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH Elmar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG Other names company names and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 9 1 Others Recording picture time capacity HRecording picture capacity still pictures Varies according to following settings
29. leak ay taken or edited on a different into gaps around buttons Pictures taken or edited on this camera _MlAvoid condensation caused by sudden may also not be able to be played back Changes in temperature and humidity on other cameras When moving between places of Software on the CD ROM supplied different temperature or humidity place oe camera into a plastic bag and allow to The following actions are prohibited Making duplicates copying for sale or adjust to conditions before use g dup pying for sale o lf the lens clouds up switch off the Pie ingionto network power and leave for about two hours to pying s allow camera to adjust to conditions HLCD monitor characteristics If the LCD monitor clouds up wipe with Extremely high precision technology is a soft dry cloth employed to produce the LCD monitor When transporting screen However there may be some dark Switch off power or bright spots red blue or green on the We recommend using a genuine leather screen This is not a malfunction The LCD monitor screen has more than Rese DMWC T3 50d separately 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built in memory or a card LCD monitor Cees from ManualsCamera com Manuals 1 VQT1B61 Standard Accessories Camera ON OFF switch Battery Pack a CGA S007A ay P 14 referred to in this manual as ba
30. m D Turn to T side Select YES Current zoom position displayed for 1 sec Picture is enlarged as you turn zoom lever towards T To reduce zoom Turn lever towards W side To move zoom position A V lt gt To display portrait pictures vertically Highlight YES in orange P 66 To delete several or all m P 32 Deleted pictures cannot be recovered Motion pictures cannot be reviewed in this way View in PLAYBACK mode P 62 geul from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Viewing your pictures 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 Q Enlarge e 18 View as list P 61 d z Scroll through pictures File number 10 00 MAR 15 2007 Picture number f Delete P 32 Returns to the first picture after the final picture display P 33 To fast forward rewind Holding down increases the picture scroll rate Hold down until the desired Cannot be used when using REVIEW P 30 or picture number is displayed Multi playback P 61 To enlarge playback zoom Zoom ratio 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x To reduce zoom Turn lever towards W side Move zoom position V lt gt Enlarging picture will reduce display quality Turn to T side CANCELE y M Current zoom position displayed fo
31. movement detection demo with objects with contrasting coloring Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 39 AE Taking pictures according to the Record scene Set to SCN1 or SCN2 The same selection of 20 scenes is available for each 7 SoN NA Select scene Page 1 of 2 currently displayed DISPLAY 2 SCENE MENU MENU SET To see description of each scene Select scene and press DISPLAY HSCN1 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 will be people in the picture To enable pictures to be taken immediately no automatic SCENE MENU display Display SETUP menu P 18 Select SCENE MENU P 22 and set it to OFF To display scene menu Press MENU SET Selecting a scene mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of your picture Brightness may be adjusted using EXPOSURE P 38 except in STARRY SKY mode Detailed settings can be made in REC menu P 50 Except in SENSITIVITY METERING MODE and COL MODE Certain settings cannot be made for some scenes W BALANCE can be set to the following PORTRAIT SOFT SKIN SELF PORTRAIT SPORTS BABY PET HIGH SENS
32. or using digital zoom Images outside of the focus range may not be in full focus even if the light Aperture Shutter speed remains on value If red Could not achieve optimal exposure Use flash P 36 or change SENSITIVITY P 51 Hold down 4 Press fully halfway First adjust focus Return to desired according to subject composition Readjust focus if not correctly adjusted initially Subjects environments which may make focusing difficult eFast moving or extremely bright objects or objects with no color contrast eTaking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light In dark or with significant jitter eWhen too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture Checking remaining battery and memory capacity Remaining battery 4 gt EA gt m gt I rashes reo C1 Status indicator flashes when LCD monitor is off Recharge or replace battery P 14 Pictures remaining Not displayed when using AC adaptor DMW AC5PP sold separately Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 25 Taking pictures Continued Picture save destination Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted or to the built in memory IN if not EZA ci ie When in operation pQ re gt IN are Illuminated red Card Built in memory This means that an operation is in progress such as the A7 Card r
33. protected pictures P 69 NO Create new trimmed picture Original picture remains To complete m Press MENU SET twice Picture quality is reduced after trimming Cannot be used with motion pictures pictures with audio or pictures with date stamp May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 7 1 Applications View Using PLAY menu continued ASPECT CONV Convert pictures taken in IEE to or EH for printing P 51 Cannot be used with pictures not taken in RJ Select ASPECT CONV Select or from PLAY menu P 17 18 C RICOPY R FORMAT Screen example DMC TZ3 Select picture elect horizontal position and convert EBLASPECT pis 7a CON MM 00 0001 11 1 19 Changes to outlined size Move portrait pictures using AY S 5 Select whether to delete original picture YES Convert aspect ratio Original picture deleted Select NO for protected pictures P 69 HITo complete m Press MENU SET twice Picture size may be increased after aspect ratio is changed Cannot be used with motion pictures pictures with audio or non DCF files P 90 May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices COPY Copy between built in memory and memory card or from memory card to clipboard folder Select COPY from PLAY menu P 17 18
34. restored by pressing any button Brightness color of screen in LCD MODE has no effect on pictures recorded k fi from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 esas Taking pictures with self timer 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 Displayed for approx 5 sec Can also be selected with lt Adjust focus Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before Press lecording if shutter button is halfway pressed fully here Take a picture The self timer indicator will flash and the picture will be taken after the selected duration of time has elapsed To cancel while in operation Press MENU SET Self timer indicator This function cannot be used in the UNDERWATER scene mode or in MOTION PICTURE mode H In some modes only 2SEC or only 10SEC may be selected SIMPLE MODE 10SEC CLIPBOARD mode SCENE mode SELF PORTRAIT 2SEC Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 39 eee Taking pictures with flash 1 FLASH Q the desired type ee A AUTO A AUTO RED EYE 4 FORCED FLASH ON S SLOW SYNC RED EYE sa SEE OFF Flash Do not bring objects close heat Can also be selected with gt Do not cover with hand Do not look at from close range
35. the USB cable reconnect again after charging battery An orange displayed during printing indicates an error message Check the printer Print may be divided into different stints if printing several pictures Remaining sheets display may differ from set number wnloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Printing single pictures Select picture to print a sel PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT SELECT gt MULTIPRINT PRINT gap elect PRINT START SINGLE SELECT Og CES PRINT WITH DATE OF NUM OF PRINTS 1 mt PAPER SIZE amp A PAGE LAYOUT CANCEL ti SELECT SET To cancel print Press MENU SET Print settings P 78 Disconnect USB cable after printing Multiple picture printing items Item You can connect directly to a PictBridge compatible printer for printing Printing multiple pictures D Select MULTI PRINT i SELECT 4 MULTIPRINT PRINT ap item PictBridge MULTISELECT E SELECT ALL DPOF PICTURE FAVORITE See below for details Select PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM OF PRINTS PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT 19 Select YES if print confirmation screen is displayed MULTI SELECT Scroll between pictures with lt gt select pictures with Y Cy displayed to print Press W again to release selection Details Press MENU SET when selection is complete SELECT ALL Print al
36. 1 Playing Back Motion Pictures 62 Portrait Mode rnaar 42 Power LO Dicar nana 34 Power Save aome vce 20 Print MOG wivsccicssvssetvecacavavssenseenecsscasansteys 76 PrOteCt siscsssatecstesaessccvasesa T 69 Quality ooo cceeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeaeeaeees 53 QUICK Setting 5422 57 Recording Guide Line 20 Reset of file NO 22 Reset of Setting cceeeseeeeeeteeeees 22 FROSIZING kesas rs EE ea R nse ERNES E EE 70 REVIEW neirinnen as 30 Rotate nrinn 66 Rotate Display sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss 66 EE PE Scene Mode ccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeee 40 Scenery Mode ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 42 Self Portrait Mode 42 SOUMET enaena 35 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Setting Favorites Setup MNU seccisiicesccsissesarcessecseraesacevetevsed Shutter sound Simple Mode Slide Show Slow Shutter Snow Mode Soit Skin Modes Sports Mod aeres erea Starry Sky Mode SHAD eioen Travel Datnes nenna 48 Trimming TV Aspect Underwater Mode 44 USB e ea a 11 74 76 Video Outputs iien 22 Volume of Speakers n se 22 White Balance oiana 50 World Time ZOOM eip a EE 27 Zoom Resume 20 105 VQT1B61 MEMO pgti from ManualsCamera com Manuals 1 VQT1B61 MEMO Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 1 07 Q QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or r
37. 39 MODE1 Exposure compensation AUTO BRACKET W BALANCE P 50 AWB P 38 SENSITIVITY P 51 BR White balance fine adjustment P 50 METERING MODE P 53 0 AUDIO REC P 53 AF MODE P 54 CONT AF P 55 AF ASSIST LAMP P 56 ON ECONOMY P 20 COL MODE P 57 STANDARD HIGH ANGLE P 34 GUIDE LINE P 33 Same as with ISO LIMIT 800 setting in Intelligent ISO mode P 46 2 DMC TZ3 only Backlight compensation SIMPLE MODE only Prevents subjects being dark when background is light To cancel compensation Press A again ma Using flash FORCED FLASH ON is recommended mE P36 Adjust using EXPOSURE P 38 except for in SIMPLE MODE BACKLIGHTA Displayed when compensation is on oes toned from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 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 S 3 3 Select desired setting PICTMODE PICTMODE AUTOREVIEW AUTO REVIEW OFF BEEP BEEP LOw CLOCK SET CLOCKSET HIGH SELECT EXIT amp 0 PICT MODE AUTO REVIEW BEEP CLOCK SET OFF LOw HIGH Default setting outline
38. 60 280 550 320 640 440 860 680 1310 310 610 360 710 520 1020 910 1720 560 1110 660 1300 890 1700 1360 2560 630 1220 730 1420 1040 2040 1800 3410 1110 2190 1310 2560 1740 3350 2680 5020 1240 2410 1450 2800 2040 4020 3540 6700 30fpsQVGA 10fpsQVGA 30fps16 9 10fps16 9 prea ae s 23 sec 1 min 13 sec S fps frames per second 26 sec 1 min 23 sec 5 sec 22 sec 30fps 10fps 59 sec 2 min 55 sec 14 sec 50 sec Smooth lt 4 gt a 2 min 6 min 33 sec 1 min 46 sec 4 min 10 sec 12 min 20 sec 1mintisec 3min35sec Picture size 8 min 10 sec 24 min 2 min 20 sec 7 min 16 9 VGA QVGA 16 min 20 sec 47 min 50 sec 4 min 40 sec 14 min Wide Large Small 32 min 50 sec 1hr35 min 9 min 20 sec 28 min 10 sec For e mail attachments or 1 hr 7 min 3hr15 min 19 min 20 sec 57 min 30 sec longer recording 2hr11min 6 hr 22 min 38 min 1 hr53min A Maximum of approx 2 GB Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals can be recorded in any one session Screen display also up to 2 GB 93 VQT1B61 Others Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption DC 5 1 V When recording 1 7 W DMC TZ3 1 4 W DMC TZ2 Camera effective pixels When playing back 0 8 W 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
39. A Y and press MENU SET CLOCK SET Same function as that in SETUP menu P 16 EPLAY ON CLIPBOARD menu Select item lt C PLAY ON CLIPBOARD CANCEL MARK 2 AUDIO DUB 2 COPY INITIAL DISP GO TO REC Take clipboard pictures CANCEL MARK Cancel zoom position Select clipboard picture with lt gt Cancel with V AUDIO DUB Add sound to previously taken clipboard picture Select clipboard picture with lt gt Record stop with Y COPY Copy single pictures from clipboard to card Zoom mark will not be copied Select clipboard picture with lt gt and press Y Select YES with A Y and press MENU SET INITIAL DISP Same as in REC ON CLIPBOARD above goes from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Applications Viewing as list 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 dx Date recorded Picture no Turn to W side Picture type FAVORITE x MOTION PICTURE H BABY EX PET F TRAVEL DATE pfi MENLISET WORLD TIME y DATE STAMP Ci Turn lever to change between 1 screen 9 screens 25 screens calendar screen To restore Turn to T side WSelect date from calendar screen
40. ACK mode All pictures in built in memory except clipboard picture If FAVORITE P 65 setting is ON you can ALL DELETE EXCEPT x FAVORITE CLIPBOARD mode 2 All clipboard pictures Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases eProtected pictures P 69 Release the protection before deleting eCard switch is in LOCK position ePictures not of DCF standard P 90 May take time depending on number of pictures deleted ganol from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Applications Changing recording information ecord di splay Change between different LCD monitor displays such as histograms DISPLAY Press to change display LCD MODE Histogram DMC TZ3 only TEA i a BI CE B a gt 1 5 T Guide lines No displ LCD monitor o dsp ay Li le Display in PLAYBACK mode Histogram ed During playback zoom P 31 motion naa picture playback P 62 slideshow P 64 7 i No Display on off display During multi playback calendar playback H P 61 DUAL DISPLAY DMC TZ3 only T E EN NEEE IA E EAE H P 64 Display cannot be changed HHistogram ON Shows brightness of subject as graph useful for exposure compensation P 38 Vin etc Display shown is an estimate Histogram from time of ue is displayed in orange if different to histogram in playback for example when recording with flash or
41. ASE CHECK THE CARD Data read has failed Check whether card has been inserted correctly P 15 WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD Data write has failed Turn off power and remove card before re inserting and turning on power again Card may possibly be damaged MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD lf PICT MODE is set to 30fps VGA or 30fps 16 9 use a card of at least 10 MB s as marked on packaging etc P 47 Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED Folder numbers in use have reached 999 P 75 Save all necessary data to computer or other device and FORMAT P 73 Folder number is reset to 100 when performing NO RESET P 22 PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4 3 TV PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16 9 TV AV cable is connected to camera eTo remove message immediately Press MENU SET eTo change aspect ratio Change TV ASPECT P 22 USB cable is only connected to camera Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device P 74 76 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 83 Others Q amp A Troubleshooting E FAQ 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 easily send pictures to my computer C
42. CE ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110V and 240 V But e In the U S A and Canada the battery charger must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only e When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration Example screens displayed in this manual are for DMC TZ3 model ar ay 10 00 MAR 15 2007 DMC TZ2 4 from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Quick start guide 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 The battery is not charged D Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card Camera 4 4 ON OFF Switch e O Press the shutter button and take pictures DB To play back the pictures Q 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select the picture ORE you want to view dz Previous Next Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 5 Record view save those preci eB Reco rd SD memory card P 24 Sold separately Zoomed in pictures Close up pictures of people in distance 10x optical zoom P 27 Clea
43. Camera com Manuals VQT1B61 PICT MODE 1 screen 9 screens QUALITY fixed to Fl P 53 0 3M 2M 0 3M 1M 2M 2M 63 Applications View Using PLAY menu PLAY menu settings P 18 Pictures will be selected from built in memory not clipboard if no SLIDE SHOW card is inserted Px FORTE or Ea ROTATE DISP ON B ROTATE CET Screen example DMC TZ3 4 DUAL DISPLAY DMC TZ3 only Displays 2 pictures vertically Useful for comparing pictures Select DUAL DISPLAY from PLAY menu P 17 18 2 View pictures Selected pictures outlined in orange m Select picture Mn up Return to single screen Previous E S Next picture Er picture Move down A Reduce WT Expand Display zoom position for 1 sec Delete Same picture cannot be displayed in DUAL selected picture DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW Automatically scrolls through pictures during playback Recommended for when viewing on TV screen Select SLIDE SHOW from PLAY menu P 17 18 2 Select either ALL or Go to step if FAVORITE is OFF ALL Play all f BB Du DISPLAY x Play pictures set as FAVORITE P 65 Des FAVORITE Eta ROTATE DISP B ROTATE SELECT SET Screen example DMC TZ3 g ie from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Various playback and editing features for your pictures Set mode dial to Select START EALL SLIDE SHOW ST
44. Change the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures EEX GUIDE LINE Display recording information or histogram together with guide lines P 33 A TRAVEL DATE 2 Record the number of days elapsed in your travels Automatically display pictures immediately after taking M them EN AUTO REVIEW Select display time seconds ZOOM is useful for checking focus Automatically shut off power while not in use Z Saves battery consumption POWER SAVE To restore Press the shutter button halfway or turn on the power again ZOOM RESUME 2 Remember the zoom ratio when turning power off Restrict battery consumption when recording Dims LCD monitor automatically shuts off monitor when not in use ECO ECONOMY Monitor also shut off during flash battery charging Status indicator is illuminated while monitor is off To restore Press any button oes from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 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 7 P 58 DMC TZ3 only Seitings notes Set the date month year and time P 16 gt DESTINATION 4 HOME 3 40 3 REC INFO Recording information ON HISTOGRAM
45. E STAMP and DPOF date printing settings cannot be changed of pictures Use playback zoom to check stamped date P 31 Characters may be cut off on certain printers Do not make date printing settings in shop or on printer for pictures with date stamps Date printing may be overlapping Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 67 Applications View Using PLAY menu Continued 23 DPOF PRINT 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 2 Select SINGLE or MULTI CI OmPROTECT MULTI W AUDIO DUB CANCEL Pi RESIZE SELECT lt SET Screen example DMC TZ3 Select picture and set number to print repeat SINGLE MULTI S DPOF SET HISWA za 5 DPOF SET MULTI wit estes No to print ay No to print ten Date print set iad BPRS Date print set coum _ 1 DATES GOUN EDATE N SELECT 4 EXTD Balser EXIT amp D Date print setting release Press DISPLAY P 12 Cannot be set on pictures with date stamps P 66 HITo complete m Press MENU SET twice HITo release all m Select CANCEL with Y in step Select YES with A and press MENU SET Press MENU SET to finish
46. EVEL3 LEVEL6 Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV YES NO Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999 In this case save all necessary pictures to your computer and format the built in memory card P 73 To reset folder number to 100 First format P 73 the built in memory or card and reset the file numbers using NO RESET Then select YES on the folder number reset screen RESET REC SETTINGS YES NO RESET SETUP PARAMETERS YES NO Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be reset Birthdays in BABY P 42 and PET modes P 44 TRAVEL DATE P 48 WORLD TIME P 49 ZOOM RESUME P 20 FAVORITE in PLAY menu set to OFF P 65 ROTATE DISP set to ON P 66 CLIPBOARD menu INITIAL DISP set to ON P 60 Only BEEP is reset in the SIMPLE MODE menu Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset NTSC PAL ma When set to H pictures will be displayed vertically long on LCD monitor when connecting AV cable supplied P 79 OFF use previously selected scene mode AUTO displays scene menu To display scene menu when set to OFF Press MENU SET OFF ON display ENGLISH DEUTSCH German FRAN AIS French ESPANOL Spanish ITALIANO Italian 3Z Chinese A434 Japanese Not displayed on D
47. F to 104 F Operating humidity Battery charger 10 to 80 Panasonic DE A45B Information for your safety Output Input Equipment mobility Movable Battery Pack lithium ion Panasonic CGA S007A Information for your safety Voltage capacity 3 7 V 1000 mAh Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals CHARGE 4 2 V 0 8A 110 V to 240 V_50 60Hz 0 2 A 95 VQT1B61 Optional accessories 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 Product no DMW CHTZ3 Product name SDHC Memory Card Product no 4GB RP SDRO4GU1K Product name SD Memory Card Product no 2GB RP SDKO2GU1A RP SDRO2GU1A 1 GB RP SDK01GU1A RP SDH01GU1A RP SDRO1GU1A 512 MB RP SDK512U1A RP SDR512U1A 256 MB RP SDH256U1A RP SDR256U1A 128 MB RP SD128BU1A 64 MB RP SDO64BPPA SDHC memory cards New standards set in 2006 by SD Association for high capacity memory cards exceeding 2 GB Can be used on SDHC memory card compatible devices but not on devices only compatible with SD memory cards Refer to P 14 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures Accessories and or model numbers
48. MC TZ2 4 5M 2 5M 16 9 6M 5 5M for DMC TZ2 3 5M 2M Picture will become slightly grainier g n from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Select DATE STAMP 2 Select SINGLE or MULTI from PLAY menu P 17 18 00 D DPOF PRINT E On PROTECT W AUDIO DUB RESIZE SELECT SET Screen example DMC TZ3 Select picture SINGLE MULTI up to 50 pictures L DATE STAMP setting displayed where DATE STAMP already set To release setting Y CERTMMTER To complete settings Press SET CANCELY SET MENU SET Select items and make Select whether to delete original picture settings for each Screen varies according to picture size etc 4E DATE ma Q Y 13 z a E 100 0001 ET SELECT 4 SETY CJDATE STAMP YES TEEN Apply DATE STAMP Original picture deleted Select NO for YES CANCEL SELECTS SET J protected pictures T P 69 Select ON for AGE TRAVEL DATE NO Create new picture with DATE stamp STAMP Original picture remains CJ DATE STAMP SHOOTINGDATE gt wo rue AGE oFF TRAVELDATE OFF To complete gt Press MENU SET twice Cannot be used with pictures taken on other devices pictures taken without setting clock motion pictures or pictures with audio After DATE STAMP is applied pictures cannot be resized P 70 or trimmed P 71 and ASPECT CONV P 72 DAT
49. MC TZ3P DMC TZ2P Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals D 4 VQT1B61 Taking pictures Turn on the power OFF_ON D Status indicator illuminated for J approx 1 second gt Set to NORMAL PICTURE mode e O J e OPA Display on screen Adjust the focus gt Press halfway Take a picture Take care not to shake the camera Status indicator Press fully HHolding the camera Horizontally Vertically Flash L TA LAJ eDo not block the flash or the lamp gt ad P 12 Do not look at them from close range eDo not touch the lens eStand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart Use the Optical image stabilizer P 39 a tripod or the self timer P 35 Focus range To take pictures from close range P 46 When set to maximum T maximum zoom Distance of at least 2 m 6 56 feet from subject When set to maximum W 1X Distance of at least 50 cm 1 64 feet from subject To use flash P 36 D ie from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 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 On Flashing AF area normal AF area Green Red white Sound Double beep Multiple beep AF area when dark
50. ONNEL Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted to recycle this battery THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit A lithium ion polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how gt Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A FCC Note U S only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
51. P 66 COPY 73 DPOF PRINT 68 FORMAT 73 Printing 2ccsceessessesseseeseeeeeeseeeees 76 Viewing on TV screen 79 Specifications cssssceeseceeseees 94 Limited Warranty For USA Only 99 Optional accessories eeeeeeee 96 Customer Services Directory Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA Only 101 For USA Customers cessceeneees 97 index sn 104 Request for Service Notice For USA Only scisseccicecersscsscriecezexeszczs 98 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 9 Before use Do a test shot first E Avoid shocks vibration and pressure Check first to see if you can take Avoid exposing the camera to strong pictures and record sounds motion vibration or shock e g dropping or pictures pictures with audio hitting the camera or sitting down with successfully the camera in your pocket We will not compensate for failed Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor lost recording or for direct indirect Do not get the camera wet or insert damage foreign objects Panasonic will not provide Do not expose the camera to water compensation even if damage is rain or seawater caused by faults with camera or card If camera gets wet wipe with a soft E Certain pictures cannot be played dry cloth Wring cloth thoroughly first if back wet with seawater etc Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust A ala ses on PRS i or sand and do not allow liquids to
52. Panasonic 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 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 P IPC VQT1B61 2 Dear Customer Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used properly we re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information below The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source Model No Serial No Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERS
53. REPARATION A UN TECHNICIEN DE SERVICE QUALIFI LA PRISE DE COURANT DOIT SE TROUVER A PROXIMIT DE L APPAREIL ET TRE FACILEMENT ACCESSIBLE ATTENTION Danger d explosion si la batterie n est pas remplac e correctement Remplacez la uniquement par une batterie identique ou du m me type recommand e par le fabricant Suivez les instructions du fabricant pour jeter les batteries us es Avertissement Risque d incendie d explosion et de br lures Ne pas d monter chauffer plus de 60 C 140 F ou incin rer La plaque signal tique se trouve sur le dessous de l appareil Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada N utilisez que l adaptateur secteur Panasonic DMW AC5PP vendu s par ment Utilisez toujours une batterie de marque Panasonic Si une batterie autre que Panasonic est utilis e nous ne pouvons garantir le bon fonctionnement de l appareil N utilisez pas un c ble USB autre que celui fourni Nvutilisez pas un c ble AV autre que celui fourni Rangez les cartes m moire hors de la port e des enfants L appareil que vous vous tes procur est aliment par une batterie au lithium ion polym re recyclable Pour des renseignements sur le recyclage de la batterie veuillez composer le 1 800 8 BATTERY 0 822 Qi from ManualsCamera com Manuals 1 VQT1B61 Eloignez l appareil le plus po
54. ally 2 second self timer P 35 recommended STABILIZER MODE2 AF MODE Es 9 areas AF ASSIST LAMP OFF SELFTIMER OFF 2SEC ZOOM RESUME OFF Stand at least 5 m 16 4 feet away FLASH E FORCED OFF AF ASSIST LAMP OFF Stand at least 5 m 16 4 feet away SENSITIVITY ISO LIMIT ISO800 Same as Intelligent ISO mode Cay P 46 SLOW SHUTTER Cannot be set Digital zoom Cannot be set Subject should not move for at least 1 second Use flash Tripod self timer recommended Stand 1 2 5 m 3 94 16 4 feet Max W wide angle 1 5 m 4 92 feet recommended away CONT AF OFF Stand at least 5 m 16 4 feet away Do not move for 8 seconds Shutter speed max 8 sec Tripod self timer recommended FLASH E FORCED OFF CONT AF OFF AF ASSIST LAMP OFF SENSITIVITY ISO100 SLOW SHUTTER Cannot be set Focus Max W 5 cm 0 16 feet and above Max T 1 m 3 28 feet and above Stand approx 1 5 m 4 92 feet away Zoom Wide W side Use flash Tripod self timer recommended Focus Max W 5 cm 0 16 feet and above Max T 1 m 3 28 feet and above Do not use flash Tripod self timer recommended Focus Max W 5 cm 0 16 feet and above Max T 1 m 3 28 feet and above Age will be displayed for approx 5 seconds after setting this mode Age display format depends on LANGUAGE setting SENSITIVITY ISO LIMIT ISO400 Same a
55. d Item Setting ENLARGE 4 3 7M Fine for printing to 8 x10 size letter size etc 4 x6 10x15cm 3 2 2 5M EZ Standard G FISEMODE for printing regular sizes E MAIL 4 3 0 3M EZ Standard for attaching to emails or using in homepage OFF ON auto Deer Displays picture for approx 1 second after taking BEEP OFF Low HIGH CLOCK SET Change the date and time P 16 6M for DMC TZ2 model Extended optical zoom P 27 available Settings changes reflected in other modes Focus range Max W Distance of at least 5 cm WINY Max T Distance of at least 1 m 3 28 feet 0 16 feet from subject from subject EEK A displayed 2 m 6 56 feet unless max T Zoom lever Flash can be set to AUTO RED EYE or FORCED OFF FORCED FLASH ON or FORCED OFF when using backlight compensation Recording picture capacity P 92 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 29 VQT1B61 Viewing your pictures instantly REVIEW Pictures can be checked while still in a recording mode O Y so sn W Display picture og EXITy 4XQw DELETE ti Most recently taken picture will be displayed for about 10 seconds To close Press Y or press the shutter button halfway To view previous next picture lt gt Enlarge picture 4x 8x _ While picture is FUNC displayed QO pean
56. d using QuickTime on the CD ROM supplied Pictures taken on other devices may not be played back correctly When using a high capacity card it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback pausing or audio playback To create pictures with audio AUDIO REC P 53 AUDIO DUB P 70 Gita ed from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Applications Creating still pictures from ve motion pictures omc 1z3 only ED During playback pause at desired moment see left for playback method To continue playback A To advance single frame lt gt To make single picture from single frame when paused go to step To make single picture from 9 surrounding frames LL 4 Frame step To advance by 3 frames A V To advance by 1 frame lt gt SELECT lt gt wet SAVES To change no of frames second Turn further to W side turn to T side to restore PICT MODE Frames sec e g 15 frames Display frames 3015105 from each 1 15 second as still 1035 pictures RESIZE P 70 and ASPECT CONV P 72 cannot be used for single pictures created from 9 screens SAVE AS A SINGLE PICTURE NO Create still picture Select YES Press fully Highlight YES in orange Picture size of still pictures created Downloaded from Manuals
57. ding SCENERY Take clear pictures of wide distant subjects SPORTS Take pictures of scenes with fast movement e g sports NIGHT PORTRAIT ET Take pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness lInterference may be noticeable with dark scenes Shutter may remain closed for 1 second after taking picture NIGHT SCENERY Take clear pictures of night scenes Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes Shutter may remain closed for up to 8 seconds after taking picture fs FOOD Take natural looking pictures of food PARTY Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events such as weddings CANDLE LIGHT Bring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room BABY Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors To record age BIRTHDAY SET Select WITH AGE and press MENU SET Select BIRTHDAY SET Set birthday with A Y lt P and press MENU SET Continued BABY1 and BABY can be set separately D from ManualsCamera com Manuals 4 VQT1B61 Using flash in scene modes P 37 Stand as close as possible to object Zoom As telescopic as possible T side SENSITIVITY ISO100 Stand as close as possible to object Zoom As telescopic as possible T side SENSITIVITY ISO100 Focus 30 70 cm 0 98 2 30 feet Max W Do not use zoom harder to focus Zoom moved to max W automatic
58. e sun lamps etc Colors can be adjusted to their natural appearance by adjusting the white balance E Applicable modes W scn1 scn2 FH Settings AWB automatic outdoor clear sky amp outdoor cloudy sky fi outdoor shade 5 incandescent lighting uses value set in SET SET set manually AWB operational range AWB sets the optimum white balance automatically 10000K AWB may not function normally in certain aok Blue sky conditions such as under red e g candlelight 8000K blue e g TV screen or a mixture of light sources or with an absence of any color close 3000k T Cloudy sky rain to whit I Shade O WONG TE l 00K TV screen We recommend setting to AWB or set 500K Sunlight when under fluorescent lighting 4000K White fluorescent lighting 3000K wI Incandescent lighting Sunset sunrise Only takes image of 10e Candlelight white objects within Setting white balance manually ser frame step Select SET and press MENU SET WHITE SET Point the camera towards a white object e g paper and press MENU SET Press MENU SET twice Or press shutter button halfway Making this setting will reset white balance fine adjustment see KASS below Changes to red HWhite balance fine adjustment excluding AWB blue when making Press A sev
59. e NTSC or PAL system when you set VIDEO OUT in SETUP menu Even if you set VIDEO OUT to PAL the output signal will still be NTSC in the recording mode Some televisions may cut off the edges of pictures or not display them full screen Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly Change picture mode settings on TV if aspect ratios are not displayed correctly on widescreen or high definition televisions Also consult TV operating manual If problems such as picture flickering occur set VIDEO OUT P 22 to NTSC ownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 79 Others In recording 1 Recording mode P 13 Flash mode P 36 Optical image stabilizer P 39 AF area P 54 Focus P 25 7 Picture size P 52 FA Quality P 53 Battery capacity P 25 Number of recordable pictures P 92 Save destination P 26 Recording state Histogram P 33 BON ONO List of LCD monitor displays 9 10 1 en 1 ND 13 14 Travel date P 48 Aperture value P 25 Shutter speed P 25 GA Intelligent ISO mode P 46 Elapsed recording time P 47 Current date time Zoom P 27 High angle mode P 34 Power LCD P 34 Metering mode P 53 Slow shutter P 56 Auto bracket P 38 Exposure compensation P 38 Zoom Resume P 20 Spot metering target P 53 Spot AF area P 54 CLIPBOARD mode P 58 Clipboard recording mode FA Cl
60. ecording reading or deleting of pictures Do not turn off the C power or remove the battery card or AC adaptor DMW AC5PP sold separately this may cause damage to or loss iN Built in memory of data Pictures may be copied between cards and the built in memory P 73 It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer as electromagnetic waves static electricity or faults may cause data to be damaged HCards Always format P 73 cards in this camera before first use If the switch on the card is set to LOCK operations such as formatting copying and deleting cannot be performed Compatible memory cards P 15 Recording picture time capacity P 92 Switch LOCK ic PRO HIGH SPEED BBuilt in memory approx 12 7 MB Used as a temporary save destination when you have no card May take longer to access than cards Clipboard pictures P 58 are saved to built in memory BRecording picture capacity estimates default settings Built in memory memory card Example 12 7 MB 512 MB 1 GB Pictures DMC TZ3 2 135 270 Pictures DMC TZ2 3 160 320 Save destination The number of pictures that may be recorded varies greatly according to aspect settings P 51 picture size P 52 and quality P 53 settings in addition to the capacity of the card For more details P 92 ope towed from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Taking pictures with zoom
61. ed recording time gt P 92 Ends automatically if memory is full Zoom and CONT AF P 55 functions cannot be used during Aspect and picture quality Press fully movie recording Set ASPECT RATIO P 51 before PICT MODE Not compatible with P 52 MultiMediaCards 5 5 STABILIZER MODE cannot ASPECT PICT MODE Picture size Frames sec be used 30fps VGA 30 sec 640x480 Focus range is 5 cm 0 16 feet 10fps VGA 10 sec and above for max W 1 m 3 28 43 30fps QVGA 30 sec feet and above for max T 2m 10fps QVGA 320x240 6 56 feet unless max T For e mail 10 sec Focus zoom and a perture attachments value are fixed from the onset of 30fps 16 9 30 sec recording 16 9 Mo ps 16 9 is 10 sec A maximum of approx 2 GB can be recorded in any one session 30fps for smooth picture movement To continue recording press the 10fps for longer motion pictures shutter button again Available We recommend using a card of at least 10MB s recording time is calculated on a as marked on its packaging etc 2 GB basis estimated Only QVGA format motion pictures can be Recording may be terminated recorded to the built in memory midway depending on card Ype ownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 47 Applications Useful features for travel RHONE TRAVEL DATE WORLD TIME Recording holiday duration TRAVEL DATE SETUP menu
62. egistered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc used under license therefrom QuickTime Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America 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 Ontario L4W 2T3 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd P VQT1B61 2 M0207KZ3047 30000 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals
63. eral times until WB ADJUST is displayed fine adjustment Adjust with if reds are strong adjust with lt if blues are JA WB ADJ strong i RED Press MENU SET or press shutter button halfway Coes from ManualsCamera com Manuals 5 VQT1B61 Detailed settings can be made for recording such as coloring sensitivity aspect ratio and picture size Items vary depending on mode oO Qe fh Fr and can be adjusted independently Settings are remembered even if power is turned off Settings remain applied when using flash photography Even though the AWB setting is fixed in UNDERWATER scene mode P 44 fine adjustments may still be made Fine adjustments cannot be made when COL MODE P 57 is set to COOL WARM B W or SEPIA SENSITIVITY Set sensitivity to lighting We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations E Applicable modes B Y Settings AUTO automatic 100 200 400 800 1250 if mode ISO LIMIT 400 800 1250 AUTO Automatically set with range up to 200 640 when using flash according to brightness Maximum ISO sensitivity ISO LIMIT can be set when using mode Setting guide SENSITIVITY 100 1250 Location recommended out oo lt Dark Shutter speed Slow lt _ Fast Interference Low lt H
64. es 36 24 Recording capacities above are reduced if pictures are recorded to built in memory P 26 in other recording modes e g Q3 To view clipboard pictures clipboard playback Y F K2 To change picture size P 60 gone from ManualsCamera com Manuals 5 VQT1B61 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 in step on left View 1 picture at a time View 9 oe on screen Select a clipboard Previous A Next N OS sige picture and press to T side MENU SET to display single screen HITo zoom in playback zoom P 31 Change position To register zoom enlarged size and position Zoom mark Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps etc After selecting enlarged size and position eS ee To change zoom and position Repeat the above To finish zoom mark setting Restore zoom to original normal ratio E Zoom mark Displayed on registered pictures To view registered ratio and position al LEE TX _ No need Fe je Y IE to manually i l Hee enlarge or is meee 3
65. from REC menu Items vary depending on mode BURST P 54 W BALANCE P 50 excluding ser SENSITIVITY P 51 ASPECT RATIO P 51 PICT SIZE P 52 QUALITY P 53 Set to one from C3 H sent scn2 2 Display Quick setting FUNC OFF awe WTO DE th Quick setting Select setting SELEOT lt gt EXIT SELECT 48 EXIT Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 57 Record MENU SET Functions unavailable BURST D ZOOM AUTO BRACKET DMC TZ3 only WB ADJUST CONT AF The settings for the following functions are fixed ASPECT RATIO ERR QUALITY Fl SELFTIMER OFF 2SEC SENSITIVITY AUTO Functions other than those above are the same as fixed in SIMPLE MODE P 28 However STABILIZER P 39 settings may be made If internal memory is full eDelete unwanted clipboard pictures in PLAY ON CLIPBOARD mode Copy required pictures onto card P 60 eRemove card and use PLAYBACK mode gt to delete pictures from other recording modes e g Qy Beware of copyrights etc P 2 Applications Taking viewing clipboard pictures CLIPBOARD Taking clipboard pictures clipboard recording SELECT EN SE 5 Initial display Highlight REC in orange Take a clipboard picture Press halfway Press fully align focus take picture Represents built in memory used entirely for clipboard pictures Pictur
66. gn with Le 1 Lj BURST Enables a rapid succession of photographs to be taken Succession of photographs taken while shutter button is held down E Applicable modes G W sci scn2 A from ManualsCamera com Manuals 5 VQT1B61 Settings BURST setting Speed No of pictures No burst High speed 3 pictures sec EF Fine Max 5 Low speed 2 pictures sec FA Standard Max 7 Eg H Free Approx 2 pictures sec Until card built in memory is full Depends on shutter speed and SENSITIVITY settings When using self timer Fixed at 3 pictures DMC TZ3 only DMC TZ2 only DMC TZ3 Becomes progressively slower Delayed timing depends on card type picture size and QUALITY DMC TZ2 Depends on type of card PICT SIZE P 52 and QUALITY P 53 Burst speed may be reduced if using SENSITIVITY P 51 of ISO400 or greater or if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations This feature cannot be used with the flash flash mark turns red P 36 or with AUTO BRACKET P 38 DMC TZ3 only Settings will be stored even if power is turned off Focus is fixed from first picture Exposure and white balance are set as follows eDMC TZ3 High speed Setting fixed from first picture Low speed Free Reset for each picture eDMC TZ2 Reset for each picture When using BURST while following a moving subject in locations
67. hen using self timer setting or during motion picture recording LCD monitor not dimmed when using POWER LCD or HIGH ANGLE P 34 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 2 1 BEEP 2 Preparations Y Using SETUP menu continued Uses operations Change or mute beep sounds a SHUTTER Change or mute shutter sounds q VOLUME Adjust volume of sound from speakers 7 levels mim NO RESET Reset image file numbers and start again from 0001 File numbers and folder numbers P 75 Reset SETUP menu P 20 and REC menu items P 50 to 2 R RESET their default settings VIDEO OUT Change the video output format when connected to a TV etc E TV ASPECT Change the aspect ratio when connected to a TV etc PLAYBACK mode only SCN SCENE MENU Display scene menu when mode dial is set to SCN1 or SCN2 DIAL DISPLAY 2 Display mode dial operation on screen QO LANGUAGE 2 Change display language poii from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Default setting outlined Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE P 28 Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode 7 P 58 Settings notes Volume amp mute 10 low Ah high Tone 0 8 gt Volume X mute 22 low 2 high Tone 0 0 L
68. hes off as soon as power is turned on Battery needs recharging P 14 Camera is set to POWER SAVE P 20 Camera was left with power on battery needs recharging Use POWER SAVE or ECONOMY P 20 Recording Cannot record pictures Mode dial is not set to a recording mode Built in memory card is full Free space by deleting unwanted pictures P 32 Recorded pictures look white Lens is dirty fingerprints etc Turn on power to extract lens barrel and clean lens surface with a soft dry cloth Lens is foggy P 10 Recorded pictures are too bright too dark Pictures taken in dark locations or bright subjects snow bright conditions etc occupy most of the screen Brightness of LCD monitor may differ from that of actual picture Adjust the exposure P 38 2 3 pictures are taken when press the shutter button just once 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 Subject outside of focus range Caused by jitter or subject movement P 39 46 Recorded pictures are blurred Optical image stabilizer ineffective Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical image stabilizer is less effective Hold camera firmly with both hands keeping arms close to body P 24 Use a tr
69. igh k ASPECT RATIO Aspect ratio of picture can be changed according to printing or playback format E Applicable modes WH sent scn2 EH ESettings FF Still pictures only Same as 4 3 TV or Same as normal film For playback on computer camera widescreen high definition TV Edges may be cut off when printing be sure to check in advance P 88 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 5 1 Applications Hecord 3 Using REC menu continued PICT MODE Set picture quality for motion pictures P 47 E Applicable modes FH 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 Set size of picture Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on QUALITY see right P 92 Picture size setting guide Larger picture size Crisper picture lower recording capacity Smaller picture size Coarser picture higher recording capacity MApplicable modes scnt scn2 Settings ASPECT RATIO Picture size 7M 3072 x 2304 5M_ 12560 x 1920 3M 2048 x 1536 i 2M 4 1600 x 1200 1M 1 1280x960 0 3M 1 640 x 480 7M 3216 x 2144 4 5M 2560 x 1712 2 5M 2048 x 1360 16 9 6M 3328 x 1872 3 5M F4 2560 x 1440 2M 1 1920 x 1080
70. in certain conditions Flash cannot be emitted in MOTION PICTURE mode HH or the SCENERY NIGHT SCENERY P 42 FIREWORKS STARRY SKY AERIAL PHOTO and HIGH SENS P 44 scene modes Two flashes emitted Red eye reduction is active P 36 Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red Playback Pictures have been rotated ROTATE DISP is set to ON P 66 Automatically rotates pictures from portrait to landscape Some pictures taken facing up or facing down may be interpreted as being portrait Rotate with ROTATE DISP P 66 Cannot view pictures Mode dial is not set to gt No pictures in built in memory or card pictures played from card if inserted from built in memory if not Folder file number displayed as Picture is black Picture edited on computer or taken on different device Battery removed immediately after picture taken or picture taken with low battery Use FORMAT to delete P 73 Incorrect date displayed in calendar playback Picture edited on computer or taken on different device CLOCK SET is incorrect P 16 Incorrect date may be displayed in calendar playback on pictures copied to computer and then back to camera if computer and camera dates differ Depending on the subject an interference fringe may appear on the screen This is called moire This is not a malfunction Downloaded fro
71. in dark locations Histogram may differ between times of recording and playback or from histograms made with image editing software Guide lines Reference for composition e g balance when recording GUIDE LINE settings P 20 Display cannot be changed during menu P 17 display In SIMPLE MODE display can only be turned on and off Histograms cannot be displayed in SIMPLE MODE P 28 MOTION PICTURE mode P 47 or CLIPBOARD mode P 58 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 33 Applications Making LCD monitor easier to ecord see Make it easier to see the LCD monitor when taking pictures from high positions or in bright outdoor conditions Display LCD MODE DISPLAY Hold down LCD MODE Select mode LCD monitor e X power LcD Makes screen brighter than normal for outdoor use e Q HIGH ANGLE Makes screen easier to see when taking pictures from high positions becomes harder to see from the front cs OFF Normal HIGH ANGLE HIGH ANGLE will be canceled when power is turned off including POWER SAVE Block out sunlight with hand etc if reflection makes screen difficult to see HIGH ANGLE cannot be used in the following cases eSIMPLE MODE ePLAYBACK mode ePRINT mode eDuring menu screen display eWhile reviewing pictures POWER LCD will be deactivated if no operations are performed for 30 seconds while recording Brightness can be
72. int settings eUse the supplied software to print age for BABY P 42 or PET P 44 scene modes or days elapsed in TRAVEL DATE P 48 These cannot be requested in shops eEven if DPOF settings are made dates may not be printed with some shops or printers eSettings on the actual printer may be prioritized in some cases Check the date printing settings on your printer eDo not set date printing on pictures onto which DATE STAMP P 66 is applied otherwise date will be printed twice Jes from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Connecting with other Viewing on TV screen 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 Turn on camera Set to AV cable always use cable supplied Yellow To video socket White To audio socket Align marks and insert Hold here Check socket direction and insert straight in Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation If your TV has an SD memory card slot you can view still pictures by inserting a card directly Pictures may not be viewable from some MultiMediaCards Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one You can view pictures on TVs in other countries regions which use th
73. ion cables except the supplied one If using Windows 98 98SE install USB driver software when connecting for first time For more details consult the separate PC connection or your computer operating manual Do not disconnect the USB cable while ACCESS is displayed Turn off power and disconnect USB cable before inserting or removing memory cards When using USB cable with Windows 2000 use Safely Remove Hardware application in task tray before inserting card If the battery display flashes red cancel the connection from your computer and disconnect the USB cable Recharge the battery before reconnecting To play motion pictures on your computer eUse the QuickTime software on the supplied CD ROM Installed as standard on Macintosh If using Windows 98 98SE Me download and install QuickTime 6 5 2 for PC from the following website http www apple com support quicktime eSave motion pictures to your computer before viewing Only built in memory can be accessed if connecting in CLIPBOARD mode 7 Aie from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 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 BFolder structure Bui
74. ipboard playback transfer guide MOTION PICTURE mode P 47 3 Available recording time 1 2 rex CIH Gar COOL Pa Icons can also be displayed on edge of screen P 33 1 3 A Xt 180100 EN i aa ges from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 our White balance P 50 E ISO sensitivity P 51 Bid ER EF ISO LIMIT Jitter alert P 24 Burst mode P 54 Continuous AF P 55 Color mode P 57 Audio recording P 53 Travel elapsed days P 48 Age in years months P 42 Self timer mode P 35 AF assist lamp P 56 Tele Macro P 46 DMC TZ3 only Displays available pictures time sec remaining 999 displayed if 1000 pictures seconds or more In playback 11 E i 5 10 RI CRG 9 AREN 10100 AWB 8 Saeed 6 7 1 D PLAYBACK mode P 13 Number of DPOF prints P 68 2 Protected picture P 69 Picture with audio Motion pictures P 62 3 Picture size P 52 FA Quality P 53 Battery capacity P 25 4 Folder File number Save destination P 26 Picture number Total pictures 5 Histogram P 33 Cable disconnection warning icon P 76 Favorites settings P 65 Recorded date and time Destination settings P 49 Recording information EA Age in years months P 42 10 E Power LCD P 34 11 Travel elapsed days P 48 12 Audio playback P 62 13 Bi Date stamp display P 66 Favorites P 65 COND CLIPBOARD mode P 58
75. ipod and the self timer P 35 when using SLOW SHUTTER P 56 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 85 Others Q amp A Troubleshooting Continued Recording continued Recorded pictures appear coarse or there is interference 1SO 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 Take pictures in brighter locations Camera set to HIGH SENS scene mode P 44 Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and result in slightly changed brightness or coloring but this is not a fault Reddish vertical line smear appears during recording This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains brighter areas Some blurring may occur around these areas but this is not a fault This will be recorded in motion pictures but not in still pictures Motion picture recording stops midway Using MultiMediaCard not compatible with motion picture recording PICT MODE set to 30fps VGA or 30fps 16 9 P 47 Use a card of at least 10MB s as marked on packaging etc With some cards access display may appea
76. k and ship prepaid and insured to the Elk Grove Village Centralized Factory Service Center Customer s in Puerto Rico please ship or carry in to location below Service in Puerto Rico Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 As of January 2007 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 1 01 Merci d avoir choisi Panasonic Vous avez achet l un des appareils les plus perfectionn s et les plus fiables actuellement sur le march Utilis selon les directives il vous apportera ainsi qu votre famille des ann es de plaisir Veuillez prendre le temps de remplir la fiche ci contre Le num ro de s rie se trouve sur l tiquette situ e sur le dessous de votre appareil photo Conservez le pr sent manuel afin de pouvoir le consulter au besoin N de mod le N de s rie AVERTISSEMENT POUR R DUIRE LES RISQUES D INCENDIE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE OU DE DOMMAGES A L APPAREIL N EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL A LA PLUIE A L HUMIDITE A L GOUTTEMENT OU AUX ECLABOUSSEMENTS ET NE PLACEZ SUR L APPAREIL AUCUN OBJET REMPLI DE LIQUIDE TEL UN VASE UTILISEZ EXCLUSIVEMENT LES ACCESSOIRES RECOMMANDES NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE OU LE PANNEAU ARRIERE IL N Y A AUCUNE PIECE REPARABLE PAR L UTILISATEUR A L INT RIEUR CONFIEZ TOUTE
77. l picture data including clipboard P 58 and protected P 69 pictures will be deleted Do not turn off power or perform other operations during formatting Formatting the built in memory may take several minutes Press MENU SET to cancel 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 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 13 Connecting with other Using with computer devices Preparations Ensure that you have a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor attached DMW ACS5PP sold separately Remove memory card if wishing to use built in memory Turn on power of both camera and computer m Set to any mode except L Do not move the mode dial while connected to computer Displayed Connect camera to computer during data transmission USB cable always use cable supplied If using AC adaptor turn off camera power before plugging in or removing Check socket direction and insert straight in Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation Align marks and insert Hold here Do not use any other USB connect
78. l pictures DPOF PICTURE Print pictures selected in DPOF PRINT P 68 FAVORITE Print pictures selected as FAVORITE Displayed if FAVORITE P 65 set Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 11 Connecting with other Printing Continued devices Print settings Item Settings PRINT WITH DATE OFF ON NUM OF PRINTS Set number of pictures a printer takes priority L 3 5 x5 89 x 127 mm 2L 5 x7 127 x 178 mm POSTCARD 100 x 148 mm PAPER SIZE A4 210 x 297 mm CARD SIZE 54 x 85 6 mm 10x15cm 100 x 150 mm 4 x6 101 6 x 152 4 mm 8 x10 203 2 x 254 mm LETTER 216 x 279 4 mm a printer takes priority FA 1 picture no border PAGE LAYOUT Ea 1 picture with border JA 2 pictures HA 4 pictures ltems may not be selected if incompatible with printer To print to paper sizes layouts not supported by this camera set to d and make settings on the printer Consult your printer s operating manual e g To print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet Layout setting BA 4 screens Print copies 4 Setting print copies to 1 will print 4 different pictures Date printing elf printing in shop Make DPOF settings P 68 and request printing with dates elf using printer Make DPOF settings P 68 and use a printer compatible with date printing elf using the supplied software Set to with dates in the pr
79. lt in memory DCIM Still motion pictures 100_PANA Up to 999 pictures folder LI P1000001 JPG o i i a P1000002 JPG L P1000999 JPG 101_PANA _ 999 PANA MISC DPOF files PRIVATE1 clipboard pictures P 58 MEMO0001 JPG Folder no File no JPG Still pictures MOV Motion pictures To reset file or folder numbers NO RESET P 22 New folders are created in the following cases eWhen pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999 eWhen using cards already containing the same folder number including pictures taken with other cameras etc eWhen recording after performing NO RESET P 22 File may not be able to be played back on camera after changing file name Number can be changed without changing number of digits HConnecting with PTP Picture Transfer Protocol If using Windows XP or Mac OS X you can connect to your computer in PTP mode by setting to PRINT mode Dy Pictures can only be read on computer from camera It may not be possible to read if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card The message PLEASE RE CONNECT THE PRINTER will be displayed if you set to L after connecting to your computer Set the mode dial to a different mode and reconnect the camera after ACCESS disappears Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 15 Connecting
80. m ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 87 Others Q amp A 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 Cannot play motion pictures on TV Card is inserted into TV Connect with AV cable supplied and play on camera P 79 Picture is not displayed on full TV screen Check TV ASPECT settings P 22 Cannot send pictures to computer Not connected correctly P 74 Check whether computer has recognized camera See separate PC connection Computer does not recognize card only reads built in memory Disconnect USB cable and reconnect with card in place want to play computer pictures on my camera Use the supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO viewer to copy pictures from computer to camera To save to clipboard use software to copy from computer to card then copy to clipboard folder with COPY P 73 in PLAY menu Cannot print when connecting to printer Printer not compatible with PictBridge Mode dial not set to L Edges cut off pictures when printing Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing Consult printer operating manual Pic
81. marine case DMW MCTZ3 sold separately AF LOCK focus fixed Aas from ManualsCamera com Manuals 4 VQT1B61 Using flash in scene modes P 37 Age cannot be added after recording Age may be printed from a computer using the supplied software P 11 Age can be stamped onto picture using DATE STAMP P 66 P 43 AF ASSIST LAMP default setting is OFF Others same as BABY P 42 45 Same as for BABY P 43 FLASH FORCED OFF AF ASSIST LAMP OFF SENSITIVITY ISO100 Focus Max W 5 cm 0 16 feet and above Max T 1 m 3 28 feet and above FLASH FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY ISO3200 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used Always use a tripod Self timer recommended Do not move the camera until countdown has ended To change shutter speed press MENU SET then gt and select STARRY SKY EXPOSURE AUTO BRACKET DMC TZ3 only and BURST cannot be used FLASH K FORCED OFF AUDIO REC OFF CONT AF OFF STABILIZER OFF SENSITIVITY ISO100 SLOW SHUTTER Cannot be set Stand at least 10 m 32 8 feet away Tripod recommended FLASH FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY ISO100 CONT AF OFF AF ASSIST LAMP OFF Beware of sand and sea water Battery life is reduced in lower air temperatures Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting colors when aligning the focus Check that the interio
82. may vary between countries Consult your local dealer gaeun from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Digital Camera Model 2 Items Ordered Accessory Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State amp Local Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling 6 95 Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one 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 Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms a First Last Phone Day _ Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 6 PM M F PACIFIC TIME OR 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 VQT1B61 97 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Request for Service Notice For usa o
83. modes B Hi Settings C Multiple Measures brightness of whole screen Normally recommended _ Center weighted Measures entire picture evenly with focus on center of screen Spot Measures subject within spot metering target Spot metering target Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 53 Applications ecord 3 Using REC menu continued AF MODE Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects E Applicable modes scn son2 EH ESettings EI FH L H Le CH High speed focus Subject not in center of picture AF area displayed after focuses completely aligned ES 9 area focusing H 3 area focusing High speed J ee Automatically focuses 7 Automatically focuses on any of 9 points on either side or center Determined position for focus H 1 area focusing High speed m 1 area focusing EEE Focuses on AF area in center of picture Recommended for e n TD 2 os e Q 2 gt a Focuses on smaller limited area Spot AF area When using HorL H picture may freeze momentarily before focus is aligned AF area becomes larger in dark locations or when using digital zoom etc Use JH or if focus is difficult to ali
84. n memory 2 3 16 100 64 MB OIE Dain 16 MB 3 4 18 110 128 MB 1min23sec 4 min 10 sec 32 MB 7 9 40 230 Memory 256 MB 2 min 45sec 8 min 10 sec 64 MB 16 20 83 480 512 MB 5 min 30 sec 16 min 20 sec Memory LAB 58 41 168 870 168 11 min _32 min 50 sec card 2 GB 22 min 30 sec 1 hr 7 min 512 MB 135 160 650 3770 4GB 44min20sec 2 hr 11 min 1 GB 270 320 1310 7550 2 GB 550 660 2560 12290 4 GB 1090 1290 5020 24130 gose from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 ASPECT RATIO PH EHA EE P 51 PICT SIZE 0 3MEZ 7M P 52 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 P p E i 1 zs QUALITY picture quality A high F4 standard P 53 Dee 3 2 7M 2 5MEz 6m 5 5M 3 5M EZ 3216 x 2144 2976 x 1984 2560 x 1712 2048 x 1360 3328 x 1 LE Eee 16 3 7 4 8 6 12 11 22 3 7 4 8 512 9 18 3 1 4 10 A225 8 16 9 19 13 26 20 40 9 18 10 21 15 31 27 53 16 35 20 40 27 54 43 83 19 35 22 45 32 64 57 105 35 71 42 82 56 110 88 165 35 79 46 92 66 130 115 220 70 140 82 160 110 210 170 330 78 150 91 180 130 250 230 430 140 270 160 320 210 430 340 650 155 300 180 350 250 510 450 8
85. ndicator is on Camera may cease operating correctly or card recorded contents may be damaged The reading writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memory card When a MultiMediaCard is used the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 1 5 Preparations Setting the clock and language Set mode dial P 13 to NORMAL PICTURE mode j before turning on power PLEASE SET THE CLOCK will be displayed when power is turned on for the first time Failure to set the clock will mean correct date will not be printed P 76 when printing pictures in digital photo center or when using DATE STAMP P 66 Time is displayed in 24 hour format Year can be set between 2000 and 2099 Clock settings will be saved for approx 3 months even after battery is removed provided a fully charged battery was installed in camera for the 24 hours beforehand While this message is displayed Press Adjust year month date time Select to change date format Turn on power again and check time display E To change time setting E gt Select CLOCK SET from SETUP menu P 18 perform and above and press E To set local time at overseas destination m WORLD TIME P 49 E To set language m Select LANGUAGE P 22 from SETUP men
86. nly Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice In the unlikely event this product needs service Request for Service Notice Please include your proof of purchase Failure to do so will delay your repair USA Only 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 along with your unit to Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL 60007 gaoul from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Limited Warranty For usa only PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO INC Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty 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 new or refurbished parts or b replace it with a new or refurbished product The decision to
87. nsation set Cannot be used with flash or when there is remaining capacity for only 2 more pictures When AUTO BRACKET is set is displayed on the left of the screen Canceled when the power is turned off gauodd from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 At Optical image stabilizer 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 1 Or Hold down Select mode WW STABILIZER OFF MODE2 SELECT SET Constant correction MENU SET Le Monitor image stable composition Cases where optical image easy to determine stabilizer may be ineffective MODE2 Correction at moment shutter eHeavy jitter TE button is pressed eHigh zoom ratio digital zoom More effective than MODE1 P 27 L OFF Pictures deliberately taken with no eFast moving objects jitter correction elndoors or in dark locations due to low shutter speed HITo view jitter movement detection demo screen Extent of jitter and of subject movement are shown on graph Estimate Large Small Large Twitter Press D me Movement detection Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo Automatic ISO sensitivity settings based on movement detection are only effective when using Intelligent ISO P 46 and the SPORTS EN P 42 BABY EM P 42 and PET fa P 44 scene modes Use the
88. nuals VQT1B61 65 Applications View Using PLAY menu Continued Bia ROTATE DISP HP 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 MB DUAL DISPLAY By SLIDE SHOW x FAVORITE SELECT4 SET Screen example DMC TZ3 To complete m Press MENU SET When set to OFF ROTATE also cannot be used ROTATE DISP and ROTATE cannot be used with motion pictures e Rotate 90 clockwise ROTATE cannot be used with protected Rotate 90 anticlockwise pictures P 69 Some pictures taken facing up or facing To complete Bb Press MENU SET down may not be rotated automatically twice lt may not be possible to rotate pictures taken with certain other devices Pictures cannot be rotated during multi playback P 61 Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif compatible P 90 environment OS software L DATE STAMP Picture date age P 42 44 or TRAVEL DATE P 48 stamped to bottom right of picture Ideal for regular size printing Picture size will be reduced if greater than 3M ASPECT RATIO PICT SIZE After DATE STAMP 4 3 7M 5M 6M only for DMC TZ2 gt 3M 3 2 7M 6M for D
89. o prevent damage through over discharge Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags Store together with a drying agent silica gel if leaving in drawer etc Store batteries in cool 15 C 25 C 59 F 77 F places with low humidity 40 60 and no major temperature changes Charge battery once per year and use completely once before storing again Ogee from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Memory cards To prevent damage to cards and data eAvoid high temperatures direct sunlight electromagnetic waves and static electricity eDo not bend drop or expose to strong impacts eDo not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet When disposing of transferring memory cards elf using the format or delete functions on your camera or computer this only changed the file management information and does not completely delete the data from within the memory card When disposing of or transferring your memory cards we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself or using commercially available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly Battery Store battery in battery carrying case after use Do not use if damaged or dented especially connectors e g by dropping can cause faults The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling
90. o recall zoom ratio from time power was turned off m gt ZOOM RESUME P 20 The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom Do not block the lens barrel P 12 movement while zooming Zoom cannot be adjusted during motion picture recording A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider angled pictures of close objects while using more telescopic zoom may result in more coloring appearing around the outlines of objects The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated this is not a fault When using extended optical zoom zoom movement may stop momentarily near maximum W 1x but this is not a fault The Optical image stabilizer may be less effective when using digital zoom It is recommended that you use a tripod and the self timer P 35 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 27 Taking pictures with SIMPLE Set to W w CAL ig Adjust the focus Press halfway Take a picture Backlight compensation Green when fi li MENU SET ocus aligned Press fully The settings for the following functions are The following functions cannot be used fixed Item Setting Item SELFTIMER P 35 OFF 10 SEC BURST mode P 54 POWER SAVE P 20 5 MIN Digital zoom P 27 STABILIZER P
91. ography settings to fit certain scenes e g night SCENE menu P 40 E To easily change settings such as picture quality for beginners SIMPLE MODE menu P 29 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 1 7 Preparations Using menus 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 Zoom lever Turn on the power OFF_ON ae Set to a e O On Bring up the menu REC menu is displayed MENU SET SETUP menu I W BALANCE gt AWB Applicable modes SENSITIVITY AUTO O sms EH QE ASPECT RATIO REC menu a PICT SIZE 7m Applicable modes sis QUALITY amp O sont scn2 EH SELECT EXIT ea re First page of three currently Applicable modes h PP displayed Zoom lever can be used to scroll through pages Select SETUP menu Select Select CLOCKSET auto WORLDTIME ASPECT RATIO ns H 3 MONITOR iig PICT SIZE 7m GUIDELINE se QUALITY amp Wu TRAVEL DATE SELECT EXIT ap SELECT gt QUES gone from ManualsCamera com Manuals 1 VQT1B61 Screen example DMC TZ3 Move across to the items Highlight CLOCK SET amp WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE MN TRAVEL DATE OFF SELECT 4 EXIT
92. on is pressed halfway No pictures may be taken if these marks e g HM are flashing flash is charging Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or white balance Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly When using ECONOMY P 20 LCD monitor is shut off while flash is charging Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 37 Applications Taking pictures with exposure a 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 0 EXPOSURE Example of exposure compensation 2 a value 0 no compensation Over exposed Minus direction A EXPOSURE lo Optimum exposure 2 A 2 0 E T SELECT Eda EXIT Gap The compensation value is displayed on the bottom left of the screen FA etc AUTO BRACKET DMC TZ3 only Takes 3 pictures in succession changing the exposure After exposure compensation the compensation value is as standard 0 AUTO BRACKET e g AUTO BRACKET with 1EV 9 Press several times D D a value 0 no compensation First picture OEV Standard Second picture 1EV Darker Third picture 1EV Brighter Value displayed after exposure compe
93. onnect the camera to your computer using the supplied USB cable P 74 to copy drag amp drop picture files to your computer hard disk You can also use the supplied software LUMIX Simple Viewer Use a USB reader writer Recording Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring Adjust the exposure P 38 Use W BALANCE to adjust the coloring e g Use AWB for fluorescent lighting and for incandescent lighting If this is still insufficient try Setting white balance manually ser P 50 Printing How do get the date printed Use DATE STAMP before printing P 66 Do not make date printing settings In shop Make DPOF settings P 68 and request printing with dates With printer Make DPOF settings P 68 and use a printer compatible with date printing With supplied software P 11 Select with dates within print settings g ie from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 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 Camera is set to POWER SAVE or ECONOMY P 20 Press shutter button halfway to release Battery needs recharging P 14 Camera switc
94. pacity 92 g Jownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 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 Taking pictures with SIMPLE MODE 28 Backlight compensation 28 SIMPLE MODE menu 29 REVIEW sscsssvvcciccsccssastescascssscssscecsasans 30 Viewing your pictures Play a Deleting pictures ms Taking motion pictures Useful features for travel Recording holiday duration TRAVEL DATE 48 Registering local time at your overseas destination WORLD TIME 49 Using REC Menu cesses 50 W BALANCE 50 SENSITIVITY 51 ASPECT RATIO 51 PICT MODE 52 PICT SIZE 52 QUALITY 53 AUDIO REC 53 METERING MODE 53 AF MODE 54 BURST 54 CONT AF 55 AF ASSIST LAMP 56 SLOW SHUTTER 56 D ZOOM 56 COL MODE 57 CLOCK SET 57 Quick setting 57 Taking viewing clipboard pictures CLIPBOARD wissccnsesecsceties sursis 58 Taking clipboard pictures 58 Viewing clipboard pictures 59 CLIPBOARD menu 60 Using PLAY menu 64 DUAL DISPLAY DMC TZ3 only 64 SLIDE SHOW 64 FAVORITE 65 ROTATE DISP ROTATE 66 PROTECT 69 AUDIO DUB 70 RESIZE 70 TRIMMING 71 ASPECT CONV 72 DATE STAM
95. r 1 sec To playback as list m P 61 BTo display picture vertically mb P 66 To print Using own printer eDirect connection P 76 Connection via computer P 74 At photo shops Give card to shop assistant Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 3 1 Deleting pictures Set to PLAYBACK mode gt 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 2 Select YES displayed P 31 EE o FUNC AN DELETETHIS PICTURE Highlight YES Q M in orange A SELECTS Press SET MULTVALL to To delete multiple up to 50 or all pictures Select type of Select the pictures to deletion delete Repeat DUREE x meee twice ALL DELETE SELECTS SET CANCELS Skip to step if selecting ALL DELETE g DELETE ti ARK UNMARK EXIT amp t Picture selected To release Press Y again FUNC Select YES 4 Q 5 HTo cancel m z NO To cancel ALL DELETE or ALL DELETE EXCEPT press ne Highlight YES in MENU SET orange Deleted pictures cannot be recovered Do not turn off the power during deletion Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor DMW AC5PP sold separately When deleting all pictures from built in memory pictures actually deleted differ according to mode PLAYB
96. r briefly after recording and recording may end midway LCD monitor Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on Camera set to ECONOMY P 20 LCD monitor shuts off during flash recharging After recording monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded Maximum built in memory usage approx 6 sec Brightness is unstable Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway Does not affect recorded picture Monitor flickers indoors Monitor may flicker after turning on prevents influence from fluorescent lighting Monitor is too bright too dark Adjust LCD monitor brightness P 20 Camera set to POWER LCD or HIGH ANGLE P 34 Monitor may darken when internal temperature is low Monitor will brighten again when temperature rises Black blue red green dots or interference appears Monitor looks distorted when touched This is not a fault and will not be recorded on the actual pictures so there is no need to worry genes from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 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 No flash emitted Flash set to FORCED OFF E P 36 When set to AUTO EMM flash may not be emitted
97. r of the aircraft is not reflected in the window FLASH FORCED OFF AF ASSIST LAMP OFF For fast moving subjects align with the AF area and press lt AF lock Press lt again to release Adjust red and blue levels with white balance fine adjustment P 50 Focus Max W 5 cm 0 16 feet and above Max T 1 m 3 28 feet and above Self timer Cannot be used Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 45 VQT1B61 Applications Avoiding subject 7 Taking close up pictures Intelligent ISO MACRO mode Record blurring 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 ED Set to 4 2 Take a picture P 24 QE Oa HFor moving subjects indoors For stationary subjects indoors sensitivity and shutter speed raised to sensitivity lowered to avoid interference avoid subject blurring F ZZ The maximum level for ISO sensitivity can also be set P 51 ISO LIMIT If the maximum level is set to 800 or 1250 this will be reduced to 640 when using the flash Subject movement may not be detected if subject is too small is at the edge of the screen or starts to move at the same time as the shutter when button is pressed fully Blurring may occur depending on the brightness and movement speed D
98. r pictures Prevents blurring from shaky hands Optical Image Stabilizer P 39 Beautiful pictures Dark places moving subjects Intelligent ISO P 46 Motion pictures Sj Capture moving scenes Motion Picture Mode P 47 Create photos still pictures from your favorite motion pictures P 63 Holiday pictures Yam Useful features for travel TRAVEL DATE P 48 WORLD TIME P 49 CLIPBOARD P 58 ppamniinaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 ous momenis 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 a On TV screen Print at home or at a digital photo center P 68 76 Alternatively connect with USB connection cable supplied With your printer Connect directly to easily print pictures at home P 76 Use a PictBridge compatible printer At digital photo center Give card to shop assistant to print pictures P 68 Save and enjoy your pictures Alternatively connect with USB connection cable supplied On computer Send by e mail save to hard disk Print out pictures saman i Kes mo LLI Da y S With DVD recorder a Save to DVD or hard disk Alternatively connect with AV cable supplied Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 7 Contents Before USE inner 10
99. rap Speaker P 22 Y supplied Microphone P 47 53 70 eChecking remaining battery memory capacity etc P 25 eChanging display P 33 eDisplay contents list P 80 LCD monitor 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 D from ManualsCamera com Manuals 1 VQT1B61 Mode dial NORMAL PICTURE Displayed on screen when mode changed NORMAL PICTURE mode SCN1 SCENE mode Take pictures P 24 SCN2 Take pictures according to scene P 40 INTELLIGENT ISO mode sia Take pictures according to motion gt CLIPBOARD mode and brightness of subject P 46 Take view pictures as memos P 58 gt PLAYBACK mode View edit pictures previously D PRINT mode taken P 31 61 Print P 76 Es SIMPLE MODE HAH MOTION PICTURE mode For beginners P 28 Take motion pictures P 47 MACRO mode Take close up pictures P 46 Self timer P 35 e Exposure compensation P 38 selection e Auto bracket P 38 e White balance fine sa adjustment P 50 eBacklight left SHO GH right compensation P 28 e Flash P 36 OT e MENU SET In this manual direction buttons View previously menu display set P 18 to be pressed willbe shown in
100. repair or replace will be made by the warrantor PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR DIGITAL STILL CAMERA EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED 1 ONE YEAR 1 ONE YEAR BELOW 6 SIX MONTHS 90 NINETY DAYS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK IN EXCHANGE FOR 90 NINETY DAYS NOT APPLICABLE DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK SD MEMORY CARD IN EXCHANGE FOR 90 NINETY DAYS NOT APPLICABLE DEFECTIVE SD CARD During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts You must carry in or mail in your product during the warranty period If non rechargeable batteries are included they are not warranted This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 99 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 The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which
101. roprocessors may adversely affect the camera disturbing the pictures and sound elf the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines elf you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected Do not extend the supplied cord or cable Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances can cause surface damage or coating to peel Only use files from other devices if compatible with Design Rule for Camera File system Pictures are based on DCF Design rule for Camera File system and Exif Exchangeable Image File Format standards by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Caring for your camera Disconnect battery AC adaptor DMW AC5PP sold separately Do not use benzene thinners alcohol kitchen detergent or chemically treated cloth can cause surface damage or coating to peel Wipe away dust or fingerprints with soft dry cloth Clear stubborn stains or rain sea water stains with a thoroughly wrung cloth before wiping with a dry cloth When not using for a while Remove battery and card ensure that battery is removed t
102. s Intelligent ISO mode Cay P 46 Digital zoom Cannot be set Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 43 Applications Record 1 BABY Taking pictures according to the scene continued Date of birth will be displayed as 0 month 0 day To reset Select RESET from SETUP menu P 22 Eaj PET 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 VAN HIGH SENS Prevents blurring of subject in dark indoor conditions Pictures may appear slightly grainy due to high sensitivity Do a 4 STARRY SKY Take clear pictures of starry skies or dark subjects Shutter speed settings Select with A Y and press Press shutter button MENU SET 2 STARRY SKY Set longer shutter speeds Countdown for darker begins Take clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky Shutter speed can be set to 1 4 second or 2 seconds if little jitter FIREWORKS or if optical image stabilizer is OFF when not using exposure compensation Bring out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening BEACH subject SNOW Bring out the natural color of the snow in ski slope and mountain scenes SI AERIAL PHOTO Take pictures of the view from aircraft windows UNDERWATER Achieve natural colors under water Always use
103. set Long time was taken to set clock clock behind by this amount When using zoom picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the subject become colored Pictures may be slightly warped or colored around the edges depending on the zoom ratio but this is not a fault P 27 File numbers are not recorded in sequence File numbers are reset when new folders are created P 75 File numbers have jumped backwards Battery was removed inserted with power on Numbers may jump backwards if folder file numbers are not correctly recorded Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 89 Others Usage cautions and notes 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 elf you use the camera on top of or near a TV the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation eDo not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound eRecorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors eElectromagnetic wave radiation generated by mic
104. settings may be changed when changing recording mode Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when scene mode is changed Only or E may be selected when using backlight compensation P 28 Focus range according to ISO sensitivity SENSITIVITY P 51 and zoom P 27 OJOO O O AUTO Max W Approx 0 6 4 2 m 1 97 13 8 feet Max T Approx 1 0 2 8 m 3 28 9 19 feet IS0100 Max W Approx 0 6 1 6 m 1 97 5 25 feet Max T Approx 1 0 1 1 m 3 28 3 61 feet 1S0200 Max W Approx 0 6 2 3 m 1 97 7 55 feet Max T Approx 1 0 1 5 m 3 28 4 92 feet 1S0400 Max W Approx 0 6 3 3 m 1 97 10 8 feet Max T Approx 1 0 2 2 m 3 28 7 22 feet ISO800 Max W Approx 0 8 4 7 m 2 62 15 4 feet Max T Approx 1 0 3 1 m 3 28 10 2 feet 1S01250 Max W Approx 1 0 4 7 m 3 28 15 4 feet Max T Approx 1 0 3 1 m 3 28 10 2 feet Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using zoom close to max W This may be remedied by using a little zoom Maximum ISO sensitivity ISO LIMIT P 51 and focus range when using Intelligent ISO P 46 1S0400 Max W Approx 0 6 3 3 m 1 97 10 8 feet Max T Approx 1 0 2 2 m 3 28 7 22 feet ISO800 1501250 Max W Approx 0 6 4 2 m 1 97 13 8 feet Max T Approx 1 0 2 8 m 3 28 9 19 feet lf flash is to be emitted flash type marks e g FAN will turn red when shutter butt
105. ssible de tout dispositif mettant un champ lectromagn tique tel un four micro ondes un t l viseur une console de jeux vid o etc eSi vous utilisez l appareil sur le dessus ou proximit d un t l viseur les images ou le son pourraient tre d form s par son champ lectromagn tique eN utilisez pas l appareil proximit d un t l phone cellulaire car l interf rence pourrait perturber les images et le son eLes puissants champs magn tiques produits par des haut parleurs ou de gros moteurs lectriques peuvent endommager les donn es ou distordre les images eLe champ lectromagn tique cr par un microprocesseur peut nuire l appareil et perturber l image et le son eDans le cas o l appareil serait perturb par un champ lectromagn tique et cesserait de fonctionner ad quatement mettez le hors marche et retirez en la batterie ou d branchez l adaptateur secteur DMW AC5PP vendu s par ment Remettez la batterie en place ou rebranchez l adaptateur secteur puis remettez l appareil en marche N utilisez pas l appareil proximit d un metteur radio ou de lignes haute tension eSi des prises de vues sont faites a proximit d un metteur radio ou de lignes haute tension les images et les sons enregistr s pourraient en tre affect s Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals propos du bloc batterie Batterie batterie au lithium ion e Utilisez
106. taken picture Review P 30 DMC TZ3 only Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 1 3 Preparations Charging battery Always charge before first use not sold pre charged Battery model specific Charger Indoor electrical outlet model specific charge at room temperature of 10 hi 35 C 50 F 95F gt Fold out pins and plug into electrical outlet Disconnect charger and battery when charging is complete Connect to charger Ensure LUMIX faces outwards Charging light CHARGE On Charging in progress approx 120 min Off Charging complete lf light is flashing eBattery temperature is too high too low Battery may still be charged but it will take longer as it must adjust to the room temperature eBattery charger connector is dirty clean with dry cloth W Approximate battery life Number of pictures 270 300 7 at 30 sec intervals equivalent to approx 135 150 mins 1 Values based on CIPA standards P 91 Number reduced if intervals longer 67 75 pictures if 2 minute intervals Playback time Approx 260 280 mins Above figures may be reduced if intervals between recording are longer if flash zoom or POWER LCD are used frequently or in colder climates depends on actual usage DMC TZ2 Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter Battery will run out if not used for long periods of
107. time even after being charged Battery can be topped up even if not fully depleted Do not disassemble or modify the charger Please purchase a new battery if battery life becomes significantly reduced 7 from ManualsCamera com Manuals 1 VQT1B61 Preparations Inserting battery and card Battery Set the camera ON OFF switch to check orientation OFF Slide to the OPEN position and Card open the lid check orientation Completely insert battery and card both click into place Do not touch Close lid connector ees Slide to the LOCK position OPEN AA amp X lt LOCK Ce 7 Se se To remove To remove battery move lever in direction of arrow NS a To remove card Status indicator press down in center Compatible memory cards sold separately y The following SD standard based cards Panasonic brand recommended JA eSD memory cards 8MB 2GB SDHC logo e SDHC memory cards 4GB P 96 4GB or greater cards without the SDHC logo are not of SD standard For recording picture time capacity see P 92 For model numbers and types see http panasonic co jp pavc global cs This Site is English only MultiMediaCards still images only SDHC memory card Always use genuine Panasonic batteries f 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 i
108. tio setting is IKEA DMC TZ3 3216 x 2144 pixels 2560 x 1712 pixels 2048 x 1360 pixels DMC TZ2 2976 x 1984 pixels 2560 x 1712 pixels 2048 x 1360 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is KA DMC TZ3 3328 x 1872 pixels 2560 x 1440 pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels DMC TZ2 3072 x 1728 pixels 2560 x 1440 pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels 848 x 480 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels Quality Fine Standard Recording file format Still Picture JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 21 Still pictures with audio Motion pictures standard DPOF corresponding JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 21 standard QuickTime QuickTime Motion JPEG Interface Digital USB 2 0 Full Speed Analog video audio NTSC PAL Composite Switched by menu Audio line output monaural Terminal DIGITAL AV OUT Dedicated jack 8 pin DC IN Dedicated jack 2 pin Dimensions excluding the projection part DMC TZ3 Approx 105 om m W x 59 2 mm H x 36 7 mm D 4 13 W x 2 33 H x 1 44 D DMC TZ2 Approx 105 0 am W 4 13 W x 2 33 H x 1 43 D x 59 2 mm H x 36 3 mm D Mass Excluding card and battery aie TZ3 Approx 232 g 8 18 oz MC TZ2 Approx 222 g 7 83 oz With card and battery DMC as Approx 257 g 9 06 oz DMC TZ2 Approx 247 g 8 71 oz y Operating temperature 0 to 40 32
109. to take bright pictures in dark locations E Applicable modes B W sent scn2 Settings 1 8 normally recommended 1 4 1 2 1 Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter so we recommend using a tripod and the self timer P 35 Can be used with NIGHT PORTRAIT P 42 to brighten both night scene and subjects displayed on screen for settings other than 1 8 Multiplies effect of optical zoom or extended optical zoom by up to 4 times P 27 E Applicable modes B sc 1 scn2 FH Settings OFF Do not use ON Use This cannot be set when using SIMPLE MODE amp Intelligent ISO mode or the SPORTS BABY PET or HIGH SENS scene modes Gees from ManualsCamera com Manuals 5 VQT1B61 COL MODE Set color effects E Applicable modes B Y H ESettings 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 Settings for still pictures and motion pictures are made separately Oye Kole E Set the clock Same function as that in SETUP menu P 16 Quick setting The following items can be quickly called up
110. ttery Battery Charger DE A45B P 14 referred to in this manual as charger Battery Carrying Case Lens barrier VYQ3680 Do not touch the lens barrier as this may P 91 damage your camera If lens is dirty Strap Images may appear slightly white if lens is eae dirty fingerprints etc Turn the power on hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth Y LIUSB Connection Lens P 12 Cable Do not leave in direct sunlight K1HA08CD0007 P 74 76 HOptional accessories P 96 Cards are optional You can record LAV Cable or play back pictures on the built in a memory when you are not using a card P 26 f any accessories are lost customers in the USA should contact Panasonic s parts department at 1 800 833 9626 CD ROM and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99 LUMIX 1 800 995 8649 for further information about The following software on the CD ROM obtaining replacement parts is referred to in this manual as supplied software LUMIX Simple Viewer PHOTOfunSTUDIO viewer Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 1 1 Names of parts Camera ON OFF switch Release lever P 15 Tripod receptacle P 18 Optical image stabilizer button P 39 Shutter button P 24 Zoom lever P 27 Flash P 36 ae Lens barrel ne Lens P 11 P 56 St
111. tures taken on ASPECT RATIO P 51 If printing in shop check if 16 9 sizes can be printed pigs toned from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 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 P 54 SELF PORTRAIT scene mode P 42 MOTION PICTURE mode Fy P 47 or AUDIO REC P 53 Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations AF ASSIST LAMP set to ON P 56 AF ASSIST LAMP is not illuminated AF ASSIST LAMP is set to OFF P 56 Not illuminated in bright locations or when using SCENERY NIGHT SCENERY SELF PORTRAIT P 42 FIREWORKS or AERIAL PHOTO P 44 scene modes Camera is hot Camera may become a little warm during use but this does not affect performance or quality Lens makes a clicking noise When brightness changes the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor brightness may also change but this is due to aperture settings being made Does not affect recording Clock is incorrect Camera has been left for a long period Reset the clock P 16 Date will be set to 0 00 0 0 0 for pictures if clock is not
112. ty AUTO 100 200 400 800 1250 HIGH SENS mode 3200 Shutter speed 8 to 1 2000th STARRY SKY mode 15 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds Motion picture mode 1 30th to 1 20000th White balance AUTO Daylight Cloudy Shade Halogen White set Exposure AE AUTO Program AE Exposure compensation 1 3 EV Step 2 EV to 2 EV Metering mode Multiple Center weighted Spot LCD monitor DMC TZ3 3 0 low temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD Approx 230 000 pixels field of view ratio about 100 DMC TZ2 2 5 low temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD Approx 207 000 pixels field of view ratio about 100 Flash Flash range ISO AUTO Approx 60 cm 1 97 feet to 4 2 m 13 8 feet Wide AUTO AUTO Red eye reduction Forced flash ON Forced flash ON Red eye reduction Slow sync Red eye reduction Forced OFF g Aie from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built in Memory Approx 12 7 MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card MultiMediaCard Still pictures only Picture size Still picture Motion pictures Only when using an SD Memory Card When the aspect ratio setting is BRR DMC TZ3 3072 x 2304 pixels 2560x1920 pixels 2048x1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels DMC TZ2 2816 x 2112 pixels 2048 x 1536 piel 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels When the aspect ra
113. u P 20 and set to language displayed on the monitor Example of SETUP menu setting P 18 Goes from ManualsCamera com Manuals 1 VQT1B61 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 menu in particular contains important functions such as for time and power source Please check these settings before use E Making the camera more convenient to use SETUP menu P 20 CUT Make settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds Applicable modes P 13 E scN1 scn2 EH gt HA GUIDE LINE E Changing photography preferences REC menu P 50 Make settings such as white balance sensitivity aspect ratio and picture size auto Applicable modes P 13 8 scn1 scn2 FH FF ASPECT RATIO g PICT SIZE 7m sis QUALITY sh SELECT lt gt SUN Screen example DMC TZ3 E Using your pictures PLAY menu P 64 Make settings for using the pictures you have taken including rotating protecting trimming and handy settings Fy SLIDE SHOW for printing your pictures DPOF Px Favorite or Applicable modes P 13 Fa ROTATE DISP ON ER ROTATE SELECT gt STE Screen example DMC TZ3 The following menus are also included HTo make phot
114. with major differences in brightness e g indoor to outdoor exposure stabilization may require a little time and optimal exposure may not be achieved Auto review performed regardless of AUTO REVIEW setting Car CONT AF Focus is continually adjusted according to movement of subject Increases battery consumption E Applicable modes 8 scnt scn2 EH Settings Notset ON Set EX displayed on screen Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max W to max T or if suddenly moving closer to subject Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align When using H or AF mode focus will be aligned quickly when shutter button is pressed halfway Focus is not re adjusted during motion picture recording Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT1B61 55 Applications Hecord 3 Using REC menu continued AF AF ASSIST LAMP Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment E Applicable modes W seni scn2 FH Settings OFF Lamp off taking pictures of animals in dark etc ON Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button EG and larger AF area displayed it Do not cover or look at lamp from close range X Fixed to ON when using SIMPLE MODE Effective distance 1 5 m 4 92 feet IE Lamp SW SLOW SHUTTER Shutter speed can be reduced further

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