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    Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ1 PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected] For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800
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    you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
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    installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with user's authority to operate this equipment. Before Use Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TZ1 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic
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    a soft, dry cloth. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD card. ∫ About the Lens • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as it may cause the camera to malfunction. Also, be careful when you leave the camera
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    ), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%] • Always remove the battery and the card from the camera. • If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become unusable
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    dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings. Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is described. ∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a little different from those
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    Preparation Standard Accessories 9 Names of the Components 9 Quick Guide 11 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 12 About the Battery (charging/ number of recordable pictures 13 Inserting/Removing the Battery 14 Inserting/Removing the Card 15 About the Built-in Memory/the Card........ 16
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    for Use 101 Message Display 103 Troubleshooting 105 Number of recordable pictures and available recording time 111 Specifications 113 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 115 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 116 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 117 Limited
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    Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM 6 Strap 7 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String 8 Battery Carrying Case • SD Memory Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P16) • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory
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    DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (P92, 95, 98) 20 [DC IN] Socket (P92, 95) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC (P25, 64) 16 Camera ON/OFF switch (P11, 18) 24 22 Release lever (P14, 15) 23 Card/Battery door (P14, 15) 24
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    indicated in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) SCN2 Preparation 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P18) OFF ON SCN1 SCN2 SCN1 • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P14, 15) 1 Set the
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    the Battery with the Charger The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger. • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes
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    standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢1 • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB)¢2 • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1].) • Recording once
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    • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of arrow and open the card/battery door. 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. OPEN LOCK OPEN LOCK • Always use genuine Panasonic
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    the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. • Check the direction of the card. • Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card. • The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 15 VQT0V40
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    being read or deleted or the built-in memory (or the card) is being formatted (P91). - Turn the camera off. - Remove the batteries or the card (if used). - Shake or impact the camera. - Disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). (when using the AC adaptor) The card or the data may be damaged and
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    on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • Refer to P111 for information about the number of recordable pictures and the available recording time for each SD Memory Card. • This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16
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    lever when the lens cap is attached, the message [REMOVE THE LENS CAP AND TURN THE CAMERA ON AGAIN] appears. Detach the lens cap and turn the camera off and on. • Be careful not to lose the lens cap. • Check that the strap is properly attached. • When detaching the strap, use a pointed object to
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    Turn the camera off after finishing setting the clock. Then turn it on and check REVIEW 1SEC. SELECT EXIT MENU • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery • Select [RESET] to return
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    SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIMSEETUP 2/4 MONITOR POWnE0R SAVE 2MIN. TRAVEL DATČEĊĖ ECOOFNFOMY SETUP OFF 3/4 AUTO REVIEW BE1ESPEC. NO.RESET SELECT EXSIHTUMTETNUER RESET SETUP VOLUME SELECT USLBEVEML3ODE EHXITGHMLENIUGHT VIDEO OUT SELECT TV ASPECT SCEONFFE MENU LANNTGSUCAGE EXIT MENU
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    the auto review function is fixed to [1SEC.] in simple mode [ ]. [POWER SAVE] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select this item. (P19) [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if
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    the [SETUP] menu and select this item. (P19) Battery life is saved by reducing the brightness of the LCD monitor and turning it off automatically when the camera is not being used in recording mode. [LEVEL 1]: The LCD monitor turns off if the camera is not operated for about 15 seconds in
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    camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). [ SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting and use the AV cable (supplied) for output (P98), pictures are displayed vertically on the
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    to [ ] or [ ]. Select the desired scene mode. (P50) [OFF]: [SCENE MODE] menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and the camera is operated in the scene mode currently selected. If you change the scene mode, press [MENU/SET] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and then
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    to the brightness of the subject. • Remove the lens cap. 1 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Select normal picture mode [ ]. OFF ON Basic ∫ Focus range bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures in dark places. (P75) • We recommend checking that the clock is set properly before
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    ) When recording a picture of people with a composition like the following picture, you will not be able to focus the camera on the subject because the people are outside the AF area. 3 In this case, 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the
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    using AF/ AE lock. In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P77) may turn on to focus on the subject. • Even when the focus indication appears and the ). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the
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    the desired menu item and then press 1. SIMPLE MODE PICT.MODE ENLARGE AUTO REVIEW 4"k6"/10k15cm BEEP E-MAIL CLOCK SET SELECT SET MENU 3 Press 34 to (P20), [TRAVEL DATE] (P21), [BEEP] (P22), [SHUTTER] (P22), [NO.RESET] (P22) and [LANGUAGE] (P24) in the [SETUP] menu are applied to simple mode
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    - [COL.EFFECT] - [PICT.ADJ.] - [CONT.AF] - [HIGHLIGHT] - Recording guide line - [ECONOMY] • You cannot set the following items in simple mode. - [TRAVEL Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark. If you press 3,
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    [ ] (5M). 3 W T • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • Depending on the zoom magnification, the picture may have some distortion. Distortion will be more in motion picture mode [ ]. In this case, we recommend setting [CONT.AF] (P76) to [ON]. (P64) 30 VQT0V40
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    Picture size with the Picture size with the extended optical zoom extended optical zoom not activated [example: activated [example: [ ] (5M)] [ ] (3M EZ)] ∫ Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (±: Available, -: Not available) Aspect ratio Picture size Maximum Extended zoom optical
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    that can use extended optical zoom is selected, a maximum of 50k zoom can be achieved with the 12.5k extended optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. ∫ Menu operation 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • When a scene mode is selected, press 2 in the [SCENE MODE] menu (P50), press 4 to select the [REC] menu icon
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    check the enlarged area. ∫ Deleting the recorded picture during Review check pictures before deleting them. • Multiple pictures or all the pictures can be deleted. For information about how to delete pictures, refer to P35. • When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera
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    memory appears when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card • In review playback in recording mode and in back on the camera is JPEG. (In some cases, even JPEG camera. • If you play back a non-standard file, the folder/file number is indicated by [-] and the screen may turn
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    Deleting Pictures The picture data on the built-in memory is deleted when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card is deleted when a card is inserted. (P16) ∫ To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture with 21. 100_0001 1/3 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 2: Play back the previous picture 1:
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    of the built-in memory or the card can be deleted. (You cannot delete pictures in both the built-in memory and the card at the same check pictures before deleting them. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. • When deleting pictures, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P13) or the AC
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    Advanced About the LCD Monitor Changing the information displayed Advanced D Normal display E Display with histogram F No display (Recording guide line) G No display ¢1 Histogram In playback mode DISPLAY/LCD MODE A LCD monitor (LCD) Press [DISPLAY] to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [
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    black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. • It allows you to easily check a picture's exposure. • It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in those situations where automatic exposure may be
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    mode and playback mode. • The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc. • Check for any white saturated areas with the highlight display when the auto review or review function is activated. (P38) • The histogram does not
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    in Flash SCN1 SCN2 • High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated. • The brightness of the camera. • High angle mode is not activated in the following cases. - In simple mode [ ] - In playback mode - While the menu screen is displayed - While the review
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    : Forced ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. • Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light. : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction¢1 • You can set to Forced ON/Red-eye reduction only when you set [PARTY] (P54) or [CANDLE LIGHT] (P54) in scene
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    Advanced ∫ The available flash range to take pictures The available flash range to take pictures depends on the ISO sensitivity selected. ISO sensitivity AUTO ISO80 ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 ISO800 42 VQT0V40 Available flash range Wide 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 3.7 m (12.1 feet) Tele 1 m (3.28 feet) to 2.4
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    when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, the length of time that the LCD monitor turns off to charge effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident
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    subject is automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P77) to allow the camera to focus on the subject. • In simple mode [ ], the self-timer is fixed to 10 seconds. • In [SELF PORTRAIT
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    shutter speed. • The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen. • The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject. • Exposure cannot be compensated when
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    of the screen. • The auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated. • When setting auto bracket set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the
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    the following cases. - When there is a lot of jitter. - When the zoom magnification is high. - In digital zoom range. - When taking pictures while following a moving subject. - When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places. Be careful of camera
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    : canceled ¢1 Depends on the memory size, battery power, picture size and quality memory/card. ¢2 The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review
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    , the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights. • Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore it takes longer to focus in macro mode than normal picture mode when the subject is distant. • The available flash range is about 30
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    Advanced Scene Mode SCN1 SCN2 When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. • Two frequently used scenes can be set to the mode dials [ ] and [ ].Refer to
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    ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. Soft skin mode Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select this mode. (P50) The camera detects the face or skin area to achieve a smoother appearance of the skin than portrait mode. 3 ∫ Technique for Soft skin mode To make this
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    ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. Scenery mode Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select this mode. (P50) The camera focuses preferentially on a distant subject. This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. 3 ∫ Technique for Sports mode • This mode is
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    indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture. 3 ∫ Technique about 10 seconds on the LCD monitor for reviewing. Refer to P33 for information about using the review function. • If the picture is blurry
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    focus. • The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds (P44). If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will remain until the camera is turned off or the mode dial is rotated. • The stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P47) • The AF mode is fixed to 9-area-focusing
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    . 60 SEC. CANCEL SELECT SET MENU 2 Take pictures. 15 CANCEL MENU • Press the shutter button to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal
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    shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture. • Turn the camera off when taking off or landing. • When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew. • Be careful about the reflection from the
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    The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used. Advanced , refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection.) ∫ Age display software [LUMIX • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶] • After turning on the camera
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    check the clock and birthday settings. • If the camera RESET] in the [SETUP] menu to reset the birthday setting. (P23) Underwater mode Press [MENU SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select this mode. (P50) This mode stops pictures from becoming blue underwater. Use the marine case
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    software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM (supplied). (For information about printing, refer to the separate operating instructions [MENU/SET]. SETUP CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR TRAVEL DATE AUTO REVIEW SELECT SET MENU 1/4 n0 OOFFFF 1SSEETC. MENU SET 5 Press
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    for about 5 seconds at the bottom of the screen if the camera is turned on when the travel date is set, after setting the clock, when the clock is not set, the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears. In this case, set the clock. • The [TRAVEL DATE] setting also affects simple mode [ ]. •
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    1SEC. SELECT EXIT MENU 3 Press 3/4 to select [WORLD TIME] and then press 1. SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR n0 TRAVEL DATE OFF AUTO REVIEW 1SEC. SELECT EXIT MENU • If you are setting the world time for the first time, the message [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] appears. If this
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    major cities that are displayed.) 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR n0 TRAVEL DATE OFF AUTO REVIEW 1SEC. SELECT EXIT MENU MENU SET • The icon changes from [ ] to [ ] after setting the travel destination. • Return the setting to [HOME] when the
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    Location candidates for World Time settings Offset from GMT Listed location name -11 Midway Islands Samoa -10 Hawaii Honolulu -9 Alaska Anchorage Tahiti -8 Vancouver Seattle -7 Denver Phoenix -6 Chicago Houston Los Angeles Mexico City -5 -4 -3:30 Toronto Caracas Newfoundland
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    it will become difficult to focus. 2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. • If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. ∫ Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality 1 Press [MENU/SET
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    in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. • When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment
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    playback 1 Press 3421 to select a picture and then press [ ]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • Even if the indications on the screen are turned off in normal playback mode (P37), the recording information etc. appears on the screen in multi playback. If you return to the previous
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    processed on a PC or other equipment may be displayed with dates different from the actual recording dates. • If the date is not set in the camera (P18), the recording date is set as January 1st, 2006. • If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME] (P61), the pictures
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    the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second so that you can check the position of the enlarged section. 2 Press 3421 to move the position. • Even if the indications on the screen are turned off in normal playback mode (P37), the magnification and operation appear
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    in the [SETUP] menu. • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files created with the camera on the PC. • Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other
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    the mode dial (P5). This page describes how to set [QUALITY] in normal picture mode [ ]. (Refer to P71 to 78 for each menu item.) • Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu to return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P23) 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 34 to select
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    operate properly if the subject is surrounded by many light sources. In these cases, set the white balance to a mode other than [AUTO]. 1 Auto balance manually (White set ) Use this to set the white balance manually. 1 Select [ ] (White set) and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at
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    ADJUST. RED BLUE • The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • The white balance fine adjustment level in [ ] (White set) returns to "0" when you reset the white balance using White set [ ]. • You cannot finely adjust the white balance when
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    Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P70) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the difference on the camera's screen, the more pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece
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    displayed, the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 12.5k when the digital zoom is set to [OFF]. (P30) • The extended optical zoom does not the shutter button. • Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera. • If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is
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    [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P70) Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition. (9-area-focusing): The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen. [3-area-focusing (High speed)]: The
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    screen is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures in dark places. F5.0 1/60 • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when • The [ ] indication appears when it is set to [ON]. • The battery will be consumed faster than usual. • It may take time to focus on the
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    subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low feet). OFF The AF assist lamp does not turn on. • Be careful about the following when LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus want brighter pictures you can manually select an even slower shutter
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    files up to 20 seconds long by connecting images recorded in flip animation mode. Example: When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving the camera little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks as if it is moving. [PICT.ADJ.] Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded
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    picture size is QVGA (320k240 pixels). 3 Press the shutter button and capture the images one frame at a time. 8 REMAIN 92 EXIT MENU • You can check the recorded image with 4 and the previous or following image with 2/1. • Delete unnecessary images with the [ ] button. • You can record up to 100
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    mode, auto bracket and [AUDIO REC.]. • The images in each frame do not appear in normal review. (P33) • If you execute [CREATE MOTION PICTURE], flip animation is made from all pictures recorded 3, refer to the description of the menu item in the operating instructions and then set it. 80 VQT0V40
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    When [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF], perform step 2 onwards. • The cursor displayed during a slide show A or while a slide show is paused B or during [MANUAL] slide show C is the same as 3/4/2/1. • Press 3 to pause the slide show. Press 3 again to cancel pause. • Press 2/1 while paused to display the
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    show or playing back a manual slide show.) [FAVORITE] Setting remain on the card. • Use [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] on the CD-ROM (supplied), to set, confirm or delete favorites. (For information about this, refer to the separate operating instructions
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    ∫ Rotate (The picture is rotated manually.) 1 Press 21 to select the when the camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable (supplied) and played back vertically. • When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software
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    select the item to set. (P80) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P90) and then set the DPOF setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.
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    to close the menu. • DPOF print settings on the built-in memory are canceled when a card is not inserted. DPOF print settings on the card are canceled when a card is inserted. Menu Settings • DPOF is an abbreviation of [Digital Print Order Format]. This feature allows you to write print information
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    . • Even if you protect pictures in the built-in memory or a card, they will be deleted if the built-in memory or the card is formatted. (P91) • Even if you do not protect pictures on an SD Memory Card, they cannot be deleted when the card's write protect switch A is set to [LOCK]. 2 • The following
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    [RESIZE] Making the picture smaller Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P80) This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of a picture to attach it to an e-mail or upload it to a website. 1 Press 21 to select the picture and
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    Menu Settings [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P80) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. 1 Press 21 to select the picture and then press 4. TRIMMING
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    . - Pictures with audio - Motion pictures • Files that do not conform to the DCF standard cannot be converted. DCF is an abbreviation of [Design rule for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association]. 89 VQT0V40
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    you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the built-in memory to the card, the copying will stop halfway. • Do not turn the camera off or do any other operations before copying is finished. The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost. 4 Press [MENU/SET] several times
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    you copy picture data from the built-in memory to a card, we recommend using a card which has more free space than the built-in memory (about 13.4 MB). • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures
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    at a slant or upside down you can deform the connection terminals and damage the camera or the connected equipment.) DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN A: USB connection cable (supplied) B: AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional) 92 VQT0V40 ACCESS D: This message appears during data transfer. 3 Press 3 to select [PC
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    , the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by Windows Plug and Play. The drive then appears on the [My Computer] folder. [Macintosh] The drive is displayed on the screen. • The drive is displayed as [LUMIX] when you connect the camera with no card inserted
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    battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. In this case, stop the communication at once on the PC. • When connecting the camera to a Windows 2000 OS PC with the USB connection cable, do not replace the card while
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    the cable for the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). 1 Turn on the camera and the printer. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • If a card is not inserted when the camera is connected to the PC, you can edit or access the picture data on the built-in memory. If a card
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    printing. 4 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. 96 VQT0V40 supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions A4 2/2¢ 210 mmk297 mm CARD SIZE 54 mmk85.6 mm
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    does not support the page layout. ∫ DPOF picture • Set the DPOF print setting on the camera in advance. USB connection cable. • The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the [¥] indication lights orange during printing. After finishing printing, make sure there are no problems
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    aspect of the TV on the camera. (P23) • Turn the camera and the TV off. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the [AV OUT] socket. • Hold the AV cable at B and insert straight in
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    R1h20m30s 8 Built-in memory/Card (P16) : Built-in memory : Card Others 9 Recording state 10 Histogram (P38) 11 Travel date (P59) 12 Elapsed recording time (P64) 13 Self-timer mode (P44) 14 Current date and time • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting
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    Battery indication (P13) 5 Number of recordable pictures 6 Built-in memory/Card (P16) : Built-in memory : Card 7 Recording state 8 AF area (P25) 9 Travel date (P59) 10 Operation for backlight compensation (P29) 11 Current date and time • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera
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    Battery indication (P13) 8 Folder/File number (P93) Built-in memory/Card (P16) 9 Picture number/Total pictures 10 Cable disconnection warning icon (P97) • This is displayed when printing using a printer supporting screen or outer case and cause the unit to malfunction. Keep the camera as far away as
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    . Always remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged. • Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera. 102 VQT0V40
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    left connected.) • Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean. Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] The Write-Protect switch on the
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    be displayed when you format the built-in memory on the PC or remove the batteries without turning the camera off. Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P91) The data on the built-in memory will be deleted. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] The card format cannot be recognized by the
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    the camera only. In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. (P92, 95) Others Troubleshooting If you return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase, the condition may improve. Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P23) ∫ Battery and
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    :9], we recommend using a high speed SD Memory Card with "10MB/s" or greater displayed on the package. • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. ∫ LCD monitor 1: The LCD monitor sometimes turns off although the camera is turned on. • Have you set economy mode
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    • The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction. built-in memory or the card? The pictures on the built-in memory appears when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted.
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    by the PC. (The built-in memory is recognized.) • Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. 6: The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Does the printer support PictBridge? - You cannot print pictures with
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    to the operating instructions for the printer.) camera in burst mode (P48), [SELF PORTRAIT] (P53) in scene mode or motion picture mode [ ] (P64)? Is [AUDIO REC.] set to [ON] (P74)? - In these cases, you cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. Others 5: A red lamp sometimes turns
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    the operation. (P93) 12: The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery is inserted or removed when the camera is not turned off, the recorded folder numbers are lost. However if you turn the camera on again and record pictures, the recorded folder numbers are different from the
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    480 940 390 770 600 1180 970 1880 790 1530 1220 2360 1920 3610 Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 13.4 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB Card 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB (1M EZ): (1280k960 pixels) 20 21 45 93 190 370 730 1470
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    ∫ Available recording time Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx. 13.4 MB) 30fps VGA - 16 MB 6s 32 MB 17 s SD Memory Card 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB may not decrease in order. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • The extended optical zoom
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    Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera 848k480 pixels (Only when using an SD Memory Card)/ 640k480 pixels (Only when using an SD Memory Card)/ 320k240 pixels (30 or 10 frames/second
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    (monaural) Terminal DIGITAL/AV OUT: Dedicated jack (8 pin) DC IN: Dedicated jack (2 pin) Dimensions: Approx. 112 mm (W)k58.1 mm (H)k40.2 mm (D) [4 13/32q (W)k2 9/32q (H)k1 19/32q (D)] (excluding the projection part) Mass: Approx. 234 g/8.25 oz (excluding card and battery), Approx. 262
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    Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S007A Figure Description Battery Pack DMW-CTA1 Leather Case DMW-CTH1 Semi Hard Case DMW-MCTZ1 Marine Case Others DMW-AC5 AC Adaptor RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDQ02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-SDQ01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SD512BU1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SD256BU1A RP-
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    order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 3. Method of payment (check one) Total Enclosed Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card
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    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 Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 117 VQT0V40
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    DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE SD CARD -rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the
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    Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty
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    am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Product Repairs MAIL TO : Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured
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    Time 112 B Baby Mode 57 Backlight Compensation 29 Battery Carrying Case 102 Beach Mode 56 Brightness of the LCD Monitor 20 Built-in Flash 40 Built-in Memory 16 Burst Mode 48 C Calendar Playback 67 Candle Light Mode 54 Center Weighted 75 Charger 103 Charging 13 Clock Set 18, 20 Color
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    Save 21 Protect 85 Q Quality 73 R Recording Guide Line 38 Reset of Setting 23 Resizing 87 Review 33 Rotate 83 Rotate Display 83 S Scene Menu Date 21, 59 Trimming 88 TV Aspect 23 U Underwater Mode 58 USB Connection Cable 92, 95 USB Mode 23, 92, 95 V Video Output 23, 98 Volume of
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    Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Others 3 Encienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes. • Ajuste el reloj. SCN1 SCN2 Ésta es una visión de conjunto
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    are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-TZ1
VQT0V40
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected]
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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