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    Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 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
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    Panasonic of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source ACCESSORIES. • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Warning
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    of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
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    the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. Note Example screens displayed in this manual are for DMC-TZ3 model. 3 DMC-TZ2: 1ST
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    start guide The battery is not charged 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). Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card Camera ON
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    Record, view, save those precio Record (P.24) SD memory card (Sold separately) Zoomed-in pictures Close-up pictures of people in distance [10x optical zoom] (P.27) Clear pictures Prevents blurring from shaky hands [
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    devices with SD memory card slots. Alternatively, connect with AV cable (supplied) On TV screen View (Playback) on large screen (P.79) Alternatively, connect with USB connection cable (supplied) Alternatively, connect with USB connection cable (supplied) Print at home, or at a digital photo
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    Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ3 only 63 Connecting with other devices Others 74 Using with computer 74 Folder and file names on computer (75) 80 List of LCD monitor displays........... 80 Message displays 82 Q&A Troubleshooting 84 Usage cautions and notes 90 Recording
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    (53) METERING MODE (53) AF MODE (54) Using PLAY menu 64 DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (64) SLIDE SHOW (64) FAVORITE (65) ROTATE DISP./ROTATE (66) DATE 79 Specifications 94 Optional accessories 96 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 97 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only
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    damage. Panasonic will not provide compensation even if damage is caused by faults with camera or sale or rent Copying onto networks LCD monitor characteristics Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue
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    Accessories Part numbers are as of January 2007 Camera ON/OFF switch Battery Pack CGA-S007A (P.14) (referred to in this manual as 'battery') Battery Charger DE-A45B (P.14) Lens barrier Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage your camera. (referred to in this manual as 'charger
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    battery/ memory capacity, etc (P.25) ●Changing display (P.33) ●Display contents list (P.80) Status indicator (P.15, 24) DISPLAY/LCD MODE button (P.33, 34) FUNC (Quick setting P.57)/ delete (P.32) button DIGITAL/AV OUT socket (P.74, 76, 79) DC IN socket (P.74, 76) Always use a genuine Panasonic
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    previously to be pressed will be shown in taken picture white, or with immediately (Review) (P.30) ●Exposure compensation (P.38) ●Auto bracket (P.38) ●White balance fine adjustment (P.50) ●Backlight compensation (P.28) ●Flash (P.36) ●MENU/SET (menu display/set) (P.18) DMC-TZ3 only 13 VQT1B61
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    into electrical outlet. Disconnect charger and battery when charging is complete. Connect to charger. plug (Ensure 'LUMIX' faces outwards.) Charging (depends on actual usage). 2 DMC-TZ2 Note Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. Battery will run out if not used
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    Caution SDHC logo SDHC memory card Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. If 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 indicator is on (Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents
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    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 saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the 24 hours beforehand. 16 VQT1B61
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    before use. Making the camera more convenient to use (SETUP menu) (P.20) SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR ± 0 GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE OFF Make ratio, and picture size. Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Using your pictures (PLAY menu) (P.64) PLAY 1/3 DUAL DISPLAY
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    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 Select SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR ± 0 GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE OFF SELECT EXIT
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    (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Move across to the items Highlight 'CLOCK SET' SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR ± 0 GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE OFF ECONOMY BEEP 5MOIFNF. 10MIN. SELECT SET Finish Note SETUP 2/4 AUTO REVIEW 1SEC. POWER SAVE 2MIN. ZOOM RESUME OFF ECONOMY OFF BEEP
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    with guide lines (P.33). TRAVEL DATE 1, 2 Record the number of days elapsed in your travels. AUTO REVIEW Automatically RESUME 1, 2 Remember the zoom ratio when turning power off. ECONOMY Restrict battery consumption when recording. (Dims LCD monitor, automatically shuts off monitor when not
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    camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. (Settings method → P.18) Default setting outlined: 1 Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE (P.28). 2 Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). 3 DMC-TZ3 and during 'MANUAL' slideshows)
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    6 Preparations Using SETUP menu (Continued) Item BEEP 1, 2 SHUTTER 1, 2 VOLUME 2 Uses, operations Change or mute beep sounds. Change or mute shutter sounds. Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels). NO. RESET 1 Reset image file numbers and start again from '0001'. File numbers and folder
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    set to 'OFF': Press 'MENU/SET'. OFF / ON (display) ENGLISH / DEUTSCH (German) / FRANÇAIS (French) / ESPAÑOL (Spanish) / ITALIANO (Italian) / தจ (Chinese Japanese) Not displayed on DMC-TZ3P/DMC-TZ2P. 23 VQT1B61
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    PICTURE mode) NORMAL PICTURE Adjust the focus Display on screen Press halfway Zoom lever Status indicator Holding the camera Horizontally Vertically Flash Lamp Take a picture Take care not to shake the camera. Press fully ●Do not block the flash or the lamp (P.12). Do not look at them from
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    1/30 AF area (when dark or using digital zoom) Aperture value Shutter speed Sound Double beep Use flash (P.36) or change 'SENSITIVITY' (P.51).) Problems with adjusting focus (subject not in center, etc) remaining battery and memory capacity 300 Pictures remaining Remaining battery (flashes
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    pictures. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately) (this ). Cards Always format (P.73) cards in this camera before first use. If the switch on the (Example) 512 MB 1 GB Pictures (DMC-TZ3) 2 Pictures (DMC-TZ2) 3 68 135 270 81 160
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    Displays digital zoom area Screen display displayed Within digital zoom area AF area becomes larger when pressing shutter button halfway 1 DMC-TZ3 only, 2 DMC-TZ2 in more coloring appearing around the outlines of objects. The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever
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    functions cannot be used. Item BURST mode (P.54) Digital zoom (P.27) Exposure compensation/AUTO BRACKET 2 (P.38) White balance fine adjustment (P.50) AUDIO REC. (P.53) CONT.AF (P.55) ECONOMY (P.20) HIGH ANGLE (P.34) GUIDE LINE (P.33) 2 DMC-TZ3 only Press Backlight compensation (SIMPLE MODE only
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    0.3M EZ, Standard): for attaching to emails or using in homepage. AUTO REVIEW OFF / ON: Displays picture for approx. 1 second after taking BEEP 3 HIGH CLOCK SET 3 Change the date and time (P.16) 1 6M for DMC-TZ2 model. 2 Extended optical zoom (P.27) available. 3 Settings changes reflected in
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    Basics 4 Viewing your pictures instantly (REVIEW) Pictures can be checked while still in a recording mode ( ). Display picture REVIEW1X pictures vertically (P.66) Note Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. Motion pictures cannot be reviewed in this way. View in PLAYBACK mode (P.62). 30 VQT1B61
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    .15.2007 Picture number Returns to the first picture after the final picture. Holding down increases the picture scroll rate. Cannot be used when using 'REVIEW' (P.30) or 'Multi playback' (P.61). To enlarge (playback zoom) 2X Turn to T side 4X $"/$&- DELETE Zoom ratio: 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x To reduce
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    DELETE EXCEPT ', press 'MENU/SET'. Note 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
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    )ions Changing recording information display Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms. Press to change display Histogram (DMC-TZ3 only) 3 3 LCD monitor No display Guide lines Display in PLAYBACK mode Histogram 100-0001 1/3 3RD DAY 1 month 10 days 10:00 MAR.15.2007
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    to see. 'HIGH ANGLE' cannot be used in the following cases. ●SIMPLE MODE ●PLAYBACK mode ●PRINT mode ●During menu screen display ●While reviewing pictures 'POWER LCD' will be deactivated if no operations are performed for 30 seconds while recording. (Brightness can be restored by pressing any button
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    3 Applications (Record) 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 OFF 10 10SEC. 2 2SEC. MENU/SET SELECT SET Displayed for approx. 5
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    4 Applications (Record) Taking pictures with flash Display 'FLASH' Select the desired type Flash Do not cover with hand. Do not look at from close range (few cm). Do not bring objects close (heat and light may damage object). FLASH AUTO AUTO/RED-EYE FORCED FLASH ON SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE FORCED
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    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. 37 VQT1B61
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    Plus direction SELECT EXIT The compensation value is displayed on the bottom-left of the screen. ( , etc) Under-exposed AUTO BRACKET (DMC-TZ3 only) Takes 3 pictures in succession, changing the exposure. After exposure compensation, the compensation value is as standard. Display 'AUTO BRACKET
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    mode STABILIZER OFF MODE1 MODE2 SELECT SET DEMO. MENU/SET Cases where optical image stabilizer may be ineffective: ●Heavy jitter ●High zoom ratio (digital zoom: P.27) ●Fast-moving objects ●Indoors or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed) MODE1: Constant correction (Monitor image stable
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    PORTRAIT SELECT DISPLAY SET SCENE MENU To see description of each scene: Select scene, and press 'DISPLAY'. SCN1 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
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    LIGHT BABY PET 3 3 OFF 3 HIGH SENS. 3 9 months 10 days 10:00 MAR.15.2007 STARRY SKY OFF 3 FIREWORKS 3 BEACH 3 SNOW 3 15 AERIAL PHOTO 3 UNDERWATER 3 Functions, tips for each scene (P.42-45) AF LOCK 41 VQT1B61
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    vary depending on brightness. 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
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    Using flash in scene modes (P.37) Tips, notes Stand as close as possible to SENSITIVITY: ISO LIMIT: ISO800 (Same as Intelligent ISO mode ' ' (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
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    be set to 1/4 second or 2 seconds (if little jitter 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 subject. Bring out the natural color of the snow in ski slope and mountain scenes. AERIAL PHOTO
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    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 ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'. 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only), and 'BURST' cannot be
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    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
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    9 Applications (Record) Taking motion pictures Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound). Microphone (voice recording) Set to Start recording Press halfway (align focus) Available recording time (approx.) R20S Estimated recording time (P.92) Note
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    TIME) Recording holiday duration (TRAVEL DATE) Select 'TRAVEL DATE' from SETUP menu (P.18, 20) Select 'SET' SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR ± 0 GUIDE LINE OFF TRAVEL DATE SET SELECT SET Set departure date TRAVEL DATE PLEASE SET THE DEPARTURE DATE MAR . 15 . 2007 SELECT SET
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    Record holiday day number or local time at overseas destination. Can be displayed during playback or stamped onto picture. (P.66) Clock must be set in advance (P.16). Registering local time at your overseas destination (WORLD TIME) Select 'WORLD TIME' from SETUP menu (P.18,20) 'PLEASE SET THE HOME
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    may not function normally in certain conditions, such as under red (e.g. candlelight), blue (e.g. TV screen), or a mixture of light sources, or with an absence of manually ( ) Only takes image of white objects within frame (step ) Select and press 'MENU/SET'. WHITE SET Point the camera towards
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    sensitivity ('ISO LIMIT') can be set when using mode. Setting guide SENSITIVITY Location (recommended) 100 Bright (outdoors) 1250 Dark Shutter 9 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
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    QUALITY' (see right). (P.92) Picture size setting guide Larger picture size = Crisper picture (lower recording capacity) 3328 x 1872 3.5M 2560 x 1440 2M 2048 x 1536 640 x 480 2048 x 1360 1920 x 1080 Picture sizes for DMC-TZ2 model are as follows. 1 : 6M (2816 x 2112) 2 : None 3 : 6M (2976 x 1984) 4
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    ( 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
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    AF area. AF area When using or , picture may freeze momentarily before focus is aligned. AF area becomes larger in dark locations or when using digital zoom, etc. F4.9 1/15 Use or if focus is difficult to align with . AF area BURST Enables a rapid succession of photographs to be taken
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    (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 Auto review performed regardless of 'AUTO REVIEW' setting. CONT.AF Focus is continually adjusted according to movement of subject. (Increases battery consumption)
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    11 Applications (Record) Using REC menu (Continued) AF ASSIST LAMP Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. Applicable modes: Settings: OFF : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc) ON : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button ( and larger AF area
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    COL. MODE Set color effects. Applicable modes: Settings: STANDARD / NATURAL (soft) / VIVID (sharp) / COOL (more blue) / WARM (more red) / B/W / SEPIA If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to 'NATURAL'. MOTION PICTURE mode: 'NATURAL' and 'VIVID' cannot be selected. White balance
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    /viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD) Taking clipboard pictures (clipboard recording) Set to 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: QUALITY: SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC. SENSITIVITY
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    zoom enlarged size and position (Zoom mark): Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps, etc. Chalky Ave Laker St Greener Pl After selecting enlarged Guillemot St 10:00 MAR.15.2007 SouthwoodSt Southwood St (No need to manually enlarge or move) 4X Hudson Rd Chalky Ave Laker St Greener Pl
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    12 Applications (Record) Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (Continued) CLIPBOARD menu Press 'MENU/SET' while recording or viewing to display menu. REC ON CLIPBOARD menu Select item REC ON CLIPBOARD GO TO PLAY PICT.SIZE AUDIO REC. OFF INITIAL DISP. ON CLOCK SET SELECT EXIT Default
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    1 Applications (View) Viewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback) You can view 9 (or 25) pictures at once (multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (calendar playback). (To view clipboard pictures as a list → P.59) Set to Set to multiple screen display Date recorded
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    2 Applications (View) Viewing motion pictures/ pictures with audio Set to Select and play picture Motion pictures Motion picture icon Operations during motion picture playback Pause (play, when already paused) Hold to rewind Hold to fast (single frame step forward (single while paused)
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    3 Applications (View) Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ3 only) During playback, pause at desired moment (see left for playback method) To continue playback: ▲ To advance single frame: ◄► SAVE W To make single picture from
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    menu settings (P.18) Pictures will be selected from built-in memory (not clipboard) if no card is inserted. (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) Displays 2 pictures vertically. Useful for comparing pictures. Select 'DUAL DISPLAY' from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) View pictures Selected
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    audio in pictures with audio Stop Only while paused or during MANUAL Motion pictures cannot be played back in slide show. FAVORITE SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE OFF ROTATE DISP. OONN ROTATE CANCEL SELECT SET (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Close menu 100-0001 1/3 10:00 MAR.15.2007 displayed when set (
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    DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE OFF ROTATE DISP. OFF ROTATE ON SELECT SET (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) To complete Press 'MENU/SET'. When set to 'OFF', 'ROTATE' also cannot be used. ROTATE Display with manual rotation Select 'ROTATE' from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select picture ROTATE 100-0001
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    , 18) Select picture Select 'SINGLE' or 'MULTI' PLAY 2/3 DATE STAMP DPOF PRINT PROTECT SINGLE MULTI AUDIO DUB. RESIZE SELECT SET (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) SINGLE DATE STAMP 100-0001 1 / 13 SELECT SET EXIT MULTI (up to 50 pictures) DATE STAMP 7 8 9 10 11 12 SELECT CANCEL SET
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    panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select 'DPOF PRINT' from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select 'SINGLE' or 'MULTI' PLAY 2/3 DATE STAMP DPOF PRINT PROTECT AUDIO DUB. RESIZE SINGLE MULTI CANCEL SELECT SET (Screen example: DMC-TZ3 as these may take priority over camera settings. To print from built-
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    17, 18) Select 'SINGLE' or 'MULTI' PLAY 2/3 DATE STAMP DPOF PRINT PROTECT AUDIO DUB. RESIZE SINGLE MULTI CANCEL SELECT SET (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Select picture and make setting SINGLE PROTECT THIS 100-0001 1 / 13 MULTI PROTECT SET MULTI 7 8 9 SELECT SET/CANCEL EXIT 10 11 12
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    4 Applications (View) Using PLAY menu (Continued) AUDIO DUB. Add audio to previously taken pictures. Select 'AUDIO DUB.' from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select image and start recording AUDIO DUB. 100-0001 1 / 13 For files already with audio, select whether or not to overwrite existing audio with
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    TRIMMING Enlarge your pictures and trim unwanted areas. Select 'TRIMMING' from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select picture TRIMMING 100-0001 1/3 SELECT SET EXIT Select area to trim Expand Reduce Change position Trim Select whether to delete original picture TRIMMING DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE ? YES NO
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    in .) Select 'ASPECT CONV.' from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select or PLAY 3/3 TRIMMING ASPECT CONV. COPY FORMAT SELECT SET (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Select picture Select horizontal position and convert ASPECT CONV. 100-0001 1 / 19 SELECT SET EXIT ADJUST. SET SHUTTER EXIT Changes to
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    menu to copy clipboard pictures to card. (P.60) Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras may be copied. FORMAT Use when 'BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR' or 'MEMORY CARD ERROR' appears. This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P.14) or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). To format built
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    USB connection 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
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    Macintosh Drives are displayed on the desktop. (Displayed as 'LUMIX', 'NO_NAME', or 'Untitled'.) Folder structure Built-in memory able to be played back on camera after changing file name. (Number can be changed without changing number of digits.) Connecting with PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol
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    a sufficiently-charged battery, or an AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). Remove memory card to use pictures in built-in memory. Adjust settings on your printer (print quality, etc) as required. Turn on power of both camera and printer Set to Connect camera to printer Operate camera to print
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    You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Printing single pictures Select picture to print PictBridge 100-0001 1/3 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT SELECT MULTI PRINT PRINT Printing multiple pictures Select 'MULTI PRINT' PictBridge 100-0001 1/3 PLEASE SELECT
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    may not be selected if incompatible with printer. To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to 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: (4 screens) Print copies: 4 (Setting
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    camera Set to Align marks and insert AV cable (always use cable supplied) Yellow: To video socket White: To audio socket Hold here Check socket direction and insert straight in. (Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.) If your TV has an SD manual. If problems such as picture flickering occur,
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    4 Picture size (P.52) Quality 2 (P.53) Battery capacity (P.25) 5 Number of recordable pictures 3 1 Clipboard recording mode 4 Clipboard playback transfer guide MOTION PICTURE mode (P.47) 2 3 Available recording . 5 (P.33) 5 DMC-TZ3 only. 6 Displays available pictures/time (sec) remaining
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    65) CLIPBOARD mode (P.58) 1 Clipboard playing mode 4 Clipboard recording transfer guide 6 Zoom mark MOTION PICTURE mode (P.62) 2 3 Elapsed playback time 5 3 Picture mode (P.29) Jitter alert (P.24) In SIMPLE MODE 4 Battery capacity (P.25) 5 Number of recordable pictures (P.92) 4 6 Save
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    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 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
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    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 TV/PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV AV cable is connected to camera. ●To remove message immediately → Press 'MENU/SET'. ●To change aspect ratio →
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    Troubleshooting 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 I easily send pictures to my computer? Connect the camera , try 'Setting white balance manually ' (P.50). Printing How do
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    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 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once. Camera set to use 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only) or 'BURST' in REC menu. Focus not aligned
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    3 Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on. Camera set to 'ECONOMY' (P.20). (LCD monitor shuts off temperature is low. Monitor will brighten again when temperature rises. Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distorted when touched
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    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
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    Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued into TV. → Connect with AV cable (supplied) and play on camera (P.79). Picture is not displayed on full TV screen. Check 'TV edgeless printing settings on printer before printing. (Consult printer operating manual.) Pictures taken on 'ASPECT RATIO' (P.51). → If printing
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    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 created (P.75). File numbers have jumped backwards. Battery was removed/inserted with power on. (Numbers may
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    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
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    be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800822-8837 for information. Estimated recording capacity of 270 [300 1] pictures (P.14) is based on the following CIPA 2 standards. 1 DMC-TZ2 CIPA standards: ●Using Panasonic SD memory card (16MB) ●Temperature 23
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    5 Others Recording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Varies according to following settings. ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE 7M∗1 6M∗2 5M EZ∗1 3M EZ 2M EZ 1M EZ 0.3M EZ (3072 × 2304) (2816 × 2112) (2560 × 1920) (2048 × 1536) (1600 × 1200) (1280 × 960) (640 × 480)
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    on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. ASPECT RATIO ( ) (P.51) PICT.SIZE (0.3MEZ-7M) (P.52) QUALITY (picture quality : high : standard) (P.53) 1: DMC-TZ3 2: DMC-TZ2 7M∗1 6M∗2 4.5M EZ 2.5M EZ 6M∗1 5.5M∗2 3.5M EZ 2M EZ (3216 × 2144) (2976 × 1984) (2560 × 1712) (2048 × 1360) (3328
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    Others 6 Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.7 W (DMC-TZ3)/1.4 W (DMC-TZ2) When playing back: 0.8 W Camera effective pixels DMC-TZ3: 7,200,000 pixels DMC-TZ2: 6,000,000 pixels Image sensor DMC-TZ3: 1/2.35" CCD
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    × 1.43" (D)] Excluding card and battery: DMC-TZ3 Approx. 232 g (8.18 oz)/ DMC-TZ2 Approx. 222 g (7.83 oz) With card and battery: DMC-TZ3 Approx. 257 g (9.06 oz)/ DMC-TZ2 Approx. 247 g (8.71 oz) 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 10 % to 80 % Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for your
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    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 may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer. 96 VQT1B61
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    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
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    do so will delay your repair.) • 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
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    product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. PRODUCT OR PART NAME 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) PARTS 1 (ONE) YEAR 6 (SIX
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    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
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    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
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    À L'INTÉRIEUR. CONFIEZ TOUTE RÉPARATION À UN TECHNICIEN DE SERVICE QUALIFIÉ. LA PRISE DE COURANT DOIT SE TROUVER À PROXIMITÉ DE Canada. N'utilisez que l'adaptateur secteur Panasonic DMW-AC5PP (vendu séparément). Utilisez toujours une batterie de marque Panasonic. Si une batterie autre que Panasonic
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    pénètre dans vos yeux, ne les frottez pas. Rincez-vous les yeux avec beaucoup d'eau, puis consultez un médecin. À propos du chargeur de batterie ATTENTION! NE PAS INSTALLER CET APPAREIL DANS UNE BIBLIOTHÈQUE, UNE ARMOIRE OU TOUT AUTRE ESPACE CONFINÉ. S'ASSURER QUE LA VENTILATION DE L'APPAREIL EST AD
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    Aspect Ratio 51 Audio Dubbing 70 Audio Recording 53 Auto Bracket 38 Auto Review 20, 29 Available Recording Time 92 B Baby Mode 42, 44 Backlight Copy 73 D Date Printing 67, 68 Date Stamp 66 Deleting Pictures 32 Digital Zoom 56 DPOF Print Setting 68 Dual Display 64 E Economy Mode 20
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    42 Power LCD 34 Power Save 20 Print Mode 76 Protect 69 Q Quality 53 Quick setting 57 R Recording Guide Line 20 Reset of file No 22 Reset of Setting 22 Resizing 70 Review 30 Rotate 66 Rotate Display 66 Setting Favorites 65 Setup Menu 18 Shutter sound 22 Simple Mode 28 Slide
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    MEMO 106 VQT1B61
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    MEMO 107 VQT1B61
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    Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario
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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 : [email protected]
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [email protected]
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