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    Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-Pana(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian
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    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 USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions
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    could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
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    Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V 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-TZ5 model. 100-0001 1/9 DMC-TZ4: 10
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    start guide 1 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.18). Charge the battery 2 Insert the battery and the card 3 Turn on
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    , save those precious Record (P.28) Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures! INTELLIGENT AUTO ● Make ideal settings for the subject and distance just by pointing the camera! Zoomed-in pictures ● Close-up pictures of people at a distance '10x optical zoom' Rapid zoom 'EASY ZOOM' (P.33
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    out pictures. ● USB connection cable (supplied) With DVD recorder 4 Save to DVD or hard disk ● AV cable (supplied) 1 Sounds of zoom and other operations may be recorded. 2 Can be used on SDHC memory card-compatible devices. 3 DMC-TZ5 only 4 See respective products' instruction manuals for details
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    and card... 17 • Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)... 18 • Remaining battery and memory capacity 18 3 Setting the clock and language 19 4 Using menus 20 • Menu type 21 5 Using SETUP menu ..... 22 • CLOCK SET 22 • WORLD TIME • MONITOR • LCD MODE • BEEP 23 • VOLUME • GUIDE
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    28 Viewing your pictures (Play 35 2 Taking pictures with your own settings ......... 30 • Align focus for desired composition 31 5 Deleting pictures 36 • To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures 36 3 Taking pictures with zoom... 32 • Enlarging further 'DIGITAL ZOOM 34 Applications
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    10 Using REC menu 55 • PICTURE SIZE 55 • QUALITY 55 • DIGITAL ZOOM 62 • COLOR MODE 62 • STABILIZER 62 • MIN. SHTR SPEED 63 • AUDIO REC 63 • AF ASSIST LAMP 63 • CLOCK SET 63 11 Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD 64 • Taking clipboard pictures 64 • Viewing clipboard pictures
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    AUDIO DUB 79 • COPY 80 3 Q&A Troubleshooting ...... 92 4 Usage cautions and notes... 98 5 Recording picture/time capacity... 100 6 Specifications 102 7 Optional accessories ...... 104 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) ...... 105 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 106
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    for direct/indirect damage. Panasonic will not provide compensation even if damage is caused by faults with camera or card. Certain pictures cannot be played back • Pictures edited on a computer • Pictures taken or edited on a different camera (Pictures taken or edited on this camera may also not be
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    in this manual as 'battery') Battery Charger DE-A45B (referred to in this manual as 'charger') Battery Carrying Case VYQ3680 Strap VFC4297 Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage lens. Be careful when removing camera from bag, etc. USB Connection Cable K1HA08CD0019 AV Cable K1HA08CD0020
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    strap to avoid dropping the camera. REC/PLAY switch (P.28, 35) Recording Playback Q.MENU (Quick setting P.66)/ delete button (P.36) 14 VQT1P79 COMPONENT OUT socket (P.87) AV OUT / DIGITAL socket (P.81, 83, 86) DC IN socket (P.81, 83) Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional
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    (P.58) Backlight compensation (P.29) down▼ Flash (P.38) In this manual, direction buttons to be pressed will be shown in gray, or with Macro mode (P.40) MENU/SET (menu display/set/finish) (P.20) This manual is based on the DMC-TZ5 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary. 15 VQT1P79
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    or modify the charger. If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please purchase a new battery. For your safety and to prevent damage to this camera, do not attempt to operate this camera with any non-Panasonic "after-market" brand battery. 16 VQT1P79
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    battery and card Battery (check orientation) SD memory card/ Card (check orientation) SDHC memory card (sold separately) Do not touch terminal 1 Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the 'OPEN' position and open the lid OPEN LOCK Status indicator To remove • To remove battery
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    Preparations Inserting battery and card (Continued) Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. Compatible memory cards (sold separately) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand SDHC
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    when printing pictures in digital photo center or when using 'TEXT STAMP' (P.73). 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
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    mode. (REC/PLAY switch , Mode dial ) Camera ON/OFF switch 1 Bring up the menu 3&$ PICTURE SIZE QUALITY Mode dial ASPECT RATIO INTELLIGENT ISO OFF SENSITIVITY AUTO Shutter button SELECT EXIT MENU (Screen example: DMC-TZ5) Selecting menu type Highlight Select and return to menu items
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    , sensitivity, aspect ratio, and picture size. ASPECT RATIO INTELLIGENT ISO OFF SENSITIVITY AUTO SELECT EXITMENU (Screen example: DMC-TZ5) SETUP menu (REC/PLAY switch ) SETUP CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR LCD MODE BEEP SELECT ±0 OFF EXIT MENU Making the camera more convenient to use (P.22
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    5 Preparations Using SETUP menu 'CLOCK SET', 'AUTO REVIEW' and 'ECONOMY' are important for clock setting and battery life. Be sure to check these before use. (Setting method : P.20) Default setting : Item CLOCK SET Set the date and time. (P.19) Settings, notes Set time, date, and display format.
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    camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. Item BEEP Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds. Settings volume when connected to TV. (We recommend setting camera volume to 0) GUIDE LINE Select recording information display and types of
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    Turn off LCD monitor and power while not in use to save battery consumption. AUTO REVIEW Automatically display pictures immediately after taking them. Settings or pictures with audio, auto review performed regardless of setting. ( DMC-TZ5 only) • Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed. 24
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    • File numbers and folder numbers. (P.82, 97) RESET REC. SETTINGS? YES/NO RESET SETUP PARAMETERS? YES/NO USB MODE Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable. • Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be reset: Birthdays and
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    Change display unit for distance in focus alignment (P.41). SCENE MENU Display scene menu when mode dial is set to SCN1 or SCN2. (P.44) NTSC /PAL Settings, notes • Operates when AV cable is connected. / • When set to , pictures will be displayed vertically long on LCD monitor. (Operates when AV
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    YES/NO Settings, notes • This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P.16) or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). (Only inserted card will be formatted if present; internal memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.) • Always format cards with this camera. • All picture data including
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    Basics 1 Taking picture with automatic settings Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.19). 1 Shutter button Turn on the power Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. 2 Set to Status indicator 3 Set to (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode) Automatic scene distinction Recognizes 'i
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    camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually subject (size, camera. The settings for the following functions are fixed. • AUTO REVIEW: 2 SEC. • POWER SAVE: 5 MIN. • GUIDE DIGITAL ZOOM', 'MIN. SHTR SPEED', 'AUDIO REC.' Holding the camera
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    with your own settings 1 Turn on the power Status indicator illuminated for Shutter button approx. 1 second. Zoom lever 2 Set to Status indicator 3 Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode) To use zoom (P.32) To use flash (P.38) To adjust image brightness (P.43) To take close-up pictures (P.40) To
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    using digital zoom. Most displays are temporarily cleared from screen when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Holding camera vertically Pictures taken with camera held vertically can automatically be displayed vertically in playback. (Only when 'ROTATE DISP.' (P.76) set to 'ON') Pictures may
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    M Max. enlargement 10 x 12.1 x 1 14.5 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x 1 DMC-TZ5 only, ( ):DMC-TZ4 What is Extended optical zoom (EZ)? If, for example, set to '3M ' (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken of a 3M-sized central part of a 9 M (equivalent to 9.1 million pixels) 2 area
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    e.g. Picture size is 7.5M or more (6M or more for DMC-TZ4) 1 x 10 x 16.9 x (DMC-TZ4:15.9 x) Picture quality is temporarily reduced. 9 M (8 M) → 3 M 8.5 M (7 M) → 2.5 M 7.5 M (6 M) → 2 M ( ): DMC-TZ4 You can zoom further to the maximum digital zoom ratio if 'DIGITAL ZOOM' (P.34) is set to
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    .) DMC-TZ4: 63.8 x 1 Display REC menu 3&$ PICTURE SIZE QUALITY ASPECT RATIO INTELLIGENT ISO OFF SENSITIVITY AUTO SELECT EXIT MENU (Screen example: DMC-TZ5) 3 Select 'ON' REC I.EXPOSURE OFF DIGITAL ZOOM OFOFFF COLOR MODE ON STABILIZERɹ MODE1 MIN. SHTR SPEED  SELECT SET 2 Select
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    Set to DISPLAY 2 Scroll through pictures 100-0001 File number 1/9 Picture number/ Total pictures Previous Next To enlarge (playback zoom) 2X Turn After the final picture, display returns to the first picture. Some pictures edited on computer may not be able to be viewed on this camera. If the
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    inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is not inserted. Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. Mode dial 1 Set to 2 Press to delete displayed picture 3 Select 'YES' DELETE DELETE SINGLE DISPLAY YES NO DELETE MULTI Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (DMW- DELETE ALL
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    line pattern and recording information display on/off with 'GUIDE LINE' setting (P.23). • When is in use, recording information and guide lines cannot be displayed simultaneously. Histogram (Example) Displays distribution of brightness in picture - e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this
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    to person). Interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subject. 2 DMC-TZ4 only Shutter speeds are as follows 1/30 3 - 1/2000th • , , : 1/8 3 - 1/2000th ( 3 Varies according to 'MIN. SHTR SPEED' setting. Max. 1/4 sec. when 'INTELLIGENT ISO' in use; max. 1 sec. when 'STABILIZER
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    setting) SCENE MODE 2 ˓ ˓1 3 3 3 1 Set to (AUTO), (AUTO/RED-EYE reduction), or (SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction) according to subject and brightness. 2 DMC-TZ5 only 3 DMC-TZ4: , , • Cannot be used with MOTION PICTURE turn red when shutter button is pressed halfway. No pictures may
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    optical zoom ratios are set to maximum; focus can be aligned for distances as close as 1 m (3.28 feet). Turn to max. T Digital zoom may also be used. 5 Cannot be used in the following circumstances: • When not using 'MACRO' in (NORMAL PICTURE mode) or (MOTION PICTURE mode) • Scene modes other
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    camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment Accessible distance from subject depends on zoom ratio. Ranges for each mode dial setting are listed below. Focus range Outside focus range Mode dial set 'macro' in (NORMAL PICTURE mode) and (MOTION PICTURE mode). When not using
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    recording if shutter button is pressed fully here. Self-timer indicator (Flashes for set duration) 5 Press fully (Picture taken after selected time elapsed) CANCEL MENU • To cancel while in operation → Press 'MENU/SET' After self-timer lamp stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF assist
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    Brighter) Value displayed after exposure compensation 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. Burst setting is canceled when auto bracket is
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    for the actual scene may affect the coloring of your picture. Following REC menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected manually (available settings vary according to scene setting). 'INTELLIGENT ISO','SENSITIVITY', 'METERING MODE', 'I.EXPOSURE', 'COLOR MODE', 'MIN. SHTR
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    Using SCENE MODE enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. PORTRAIT 5 Scene types SOFT SKIN 5 SELF PORTRAIT SNOW 5 15 AERIAL PHOTO 5 UNDERWATER 5 AF LOCK MULTI ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only) 5 Functions, tips for each scene (P.46 - 51) 45 VQT1P79
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    • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away. Take pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away. • Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF • Main fixed setting INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX800 • Digital zoom: Cannot be set 46 VQT1P79
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    stabilizer is 'OFF') • Tripod, self-timer recommended with dark scenes. • Shutter may remain closed for up to 8 seconds after taking picture. • Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF CONTINUOUS AF: OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100-800 FOOD PARTY CANDLE LIGHT Take natural-looking
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    -). Text may also be stamped onto the picture using 'TEXT STAMP' (P.73). • Date of birth will be displayed as '0 month 0 day'. • Main fixed setting INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX400 • 'AF MODE' default setting is (face detection). • Digital zoom: Cannot be set • Name cannot be recorded when 'LOCATION' is
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    2M CANCEL SELECT SET Take pictures. (Hold shutter button) Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Maximum Burst speed Number of recordable pictures DMC-TZ5:Approx. 6 pictures/sec. DMC-TZ4:Approx. 7 pictures/sec. Built-in memory Card Approx. 20 Approx
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    Countdown begins CANCEL MENU Tips • Set longer shutter speeds for darker conditions. • Always use a tripod. • Self-timer recommended. • Do not move the camera until the countdown (above) has ended. (Countdown for processing is redisplayed afterwards) Take clear pictures of fireworks in the night
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    ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9) in one go. Tips • Ensure that subject is in center of picture. MULTI ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only) 3:2 (Red) 5 16:9 (Green) 4:3 (Blue) • Main fixed settings QUALITY: (Standard) PICTURE SIZE: Max. size of each aspect ratio • Cannot be used when memory is only available for
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    To continue recording, press the shutter button again. ( 3 Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 15 minutes.) Aspect and picture quality Set 'ASPECT RATIO' (P.56) before 'PICTURE MODE'. ASPECT RATIO PICTURE MODE Picture size Dimension 30fps VGA 640 x Larger than 10fps VGA 480
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    CANCEL SELECT EXIT MENU 2 Select 'SET' TRAVEL DATE TRAVEL SETUP OFF LOCATION SET CANCEL SELECT EXIT MENU 6 Select 'SET' TRAVEL DATE TRAVEL SETUP SET LOCATION OFOFFF SET SELECT SET SELECT SET 3 Set departure date TRAVEL DATE PLEASE SET THE DEPARTURE DATE 7 Enter destination • Text
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    left, and return to the original time. To set/release summer time Press ▲ in step 2. (Press again to release) Clock settings will not be changed even if home summer time is set. Advance the clock setting by one hour. Pictures recorded when set to destination will be displayed with in playback mode
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    (2048 ×1360) (1920 ×1080) • Picture sizes for DMC-TZ4 model are as follows. 1 : 8 M( DMC-TZ5 only) scene modes. Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions. Setting guide Larger picture size Crisper picture lower recording capacity Smaller picture size Coarser picture
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    can be changed according to printing or playback format. Set-up: Mode dial RATIO' (P.20) → Press 'MENU/SET' → Select 'ASPECT Settings: (Still pictures only) 4 3 16 3 2 9 Same as 4:3 TV or computer Same as normal film camera For playback on widescreen/ high definition TV Edges may be
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    sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. Set-up: Mode dial → Press 'MENU/SET' → Select 'SENSITIVITY' (P.20) Settings: AUTO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 Setting guide SENSITIVITY Location (recommended) Shutter speed
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    adjustment WB ADJUST. RED BLUE ADJUST. EXIT MENU Setting white balance manually ( ) Select and press 'MENU/SET'. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press 'MENU/SET'. Press 'MENU/SET' twice. • Making this setting will reset white balance fine adjustment. Only takes
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    focus) Taking front-on pictures of people Face detection Recognizes faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly. (When set to 'Multiple' above) AF area 5 Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed
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    locations or when using digital zoom, etc. Use or if focus is difficult to align with . Cannot set to 'Face detection' in the following cases. 'NIGHT SCENERY', 'FOOD', 'STARRY SKY', 'FIREWORKS', 'AERIAL PHOTO', 'UNDERWATER' scene modes, (MOTION PICTURE mode) If the camera detects subjects other than
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    dial → Press 'MENU/SET' → Select 'BURST' (P.20) Settings BURST setting OFF (Burst) (Free) Speed 2.5 pictures/sec. (DMC-TZ5) 3 pictures/sec. (DMC-TZ4) Approx. 2 pictures/sec 2 No. of pictures 1 No burst Fine: Max. 3 (Max.4: DMC-TZ4) Standard: Max. 5 (Max.7: DMC-TZ4) Until card/built-in memory is
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    up to 4 times. (See P.34 for details) Set-up: Mode dial ZOOM' (P.20) → Press 'MENU/SET' → Select 'DIGITAL Settings: OFF /ON COLOR MODE Set color effects. Set-up: Mode dial (P.20) → Press 'MENU/SET' → Select 'COLOR MODE' Settings: STANDARD / NATURAL (soft) / VIVID (sharp) / B/W / SEPIA / COOL
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    'BURST', 'AUTO BRACKET', or the 'STARRY SKY', 'HI-SPEED BURST', and 'MULTI ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only)' scene modes. 'TEXT STAMP', 'RESIZE', 'TRIMMING', and 'ASPECT CONV.' cannot be used with pictures with audio. Separate setting to 'AUDIO REC' in CLIPBOARD menu (P.65). Do not block microphone (P.14) with
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    Press (delete) in step 2 above. (P.36) If internal memory is full Non-clipboard pictures can be deleted from the internal memory by removing card from camera, setting mode dial to a setting other than (CLIPBOARD mode), and pressing (delete). Playback mode functions cannot be used. 'STABILIZER
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    setting: Restore zoom to original (1 x) ratio Zoom mark Displayed on registered pictures To view registered ratio and position: Park Rd Display picture with City Park Turn to T side (No need to manually St Zoom lever Immediately displayed at recorded size and position 4X Hudson Rd • To
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    ISO 2 (P.56) • PICTURE SIZE (P.55) • AF MODE (P.59) • SENSITIVITY 3 (P.57) • LCD MODE (P.22) 1 Press [DISPLAY] while'STABILIZER' is displayed to view demo of jitter/movement detection. 2 Only when 'INTELLIGENT ISO' is selected 3 Only when 'INTELLIGENT ISO' is set to 'OFF' 4DMC-TZ5 only 66 VQT1P79
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    to T side To change from 12/30-screen display to singlescreen display Select picture with and press 'MENU/SET' Scrolls Scroll bar with each turn to W side Picture type • FAVORITE • MOTION PICTURE • BABY (12 screens) • PET • TRAVEL DATE MAR.15. 2008 1/50 • WORLD TIME • TITLE EDIT • TEXT
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    ( Audio icon) Motion pictures and pictures with audio can be deleted in the same way as for still pictures (P.36). Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only) During playback, pause at desired moment Create still picture Select 'YES' and set A still picture is created. Press
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    no card is inserted. Playback mode is automatically set to 'NORMAL PLAY' when power is turned on with REC/PLAY switch set to , or when switching from REC mode to playback mode. NORMAL PLAY Displays one picture. (Default setting) Set-up: Press 'MENU/SET' → Select 'NORMAL PLAY' (P.20) DUAL PLAY (DMC
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    during slide show EFFECT (Select music and effects according to picture atmosphere) AUTO NATURAL SLOW SWING URBAN OFF Camera selects optimum effect from NATURAL, SLOW, SWING, and URBAN (only available with 'CATEGORY SELECTION' setting) Play with relaxed music and screen transition effects Play
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    into MOTION PICTURE. (DMC-TZ5 only) MOTION PICTURE The following playback menus can be set only for categorized pictures. (P.76, 78, 79) 'ROTATE', 'ROTATE DISP.', 'DPOF PRINT', 'PROTECT', 'AUDIO DUB.' To close 'CATEGORY PLAY', select 'NORMAL PLAY'. FAVORITE PLAY Manually play pictures set in
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    (View) Using PLAYBACK menu CALENDAR Select date from calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day (P.67). Set-up: Press 'MENU/SET' → ' PLAYBACK menu' → Select 'CALENDAR' (P.20) Cannot be set in 'CATEGORY PLAY' or 'FAVORITE PLAY' playback modes (P.71). TITLE EDIT You can edit
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    in 'TRAVEL DATE', or a title in 'TITLE EDIT', set 'TITLE' setting to 'ON'. CANCEL SELECT SET 4 Select 'YES' (Screen varies according to picture size, etc.) TEXT STAMP • Stamped text cannot be deleted. SAVE NEW PICTURES? YES • Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen in 'SINGLE
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    pictures cannot be resized or trimmed, and 1 : DMC-TZ5 only 2 : DMC-TZ4 only 'ASPECT CONV.', 'TEXT STAMP' and DPOF date printing settings cannot be changed of pictures homepages, etc. (Picture of minimum picture size for each aspect setting cannot be resized.) Set-up: Press 'MENU/SET' → ' PLAYBACK
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    ) MULTI 1 Select 'MULTI' in step 1 on the left page 3 Select picture (up to 50 pictures) RESIZE 2 Select size REDUCED SIZE 4:3 7M 3:2 6M DISPLAY 16:9 5.5M 5M 4.5M 3.5M 3M 2.5M 2M 2M 2.5M 2M 0.3M 2.5M 2M CANCEL SELECT SET Select number of pixels after resizing To see description of
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    'ASPECT CONV.' 3 Select horizontal position and convert (Move portrait pictures using ▲▼) CANCEL ADJUST. SET Changes to outlined size CANCEL SELECT SET 4 Select 'YES' and set • Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen Picture size may be increased after aspect ratio is changed
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    .2008 To release all Select 'CANCEL' in step 1 and select 'YES'. Cannot be set in 'FAVORITE PLAY' playback mode (P.71). It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favorites. Setting/release can also be made with supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-). 77 VQT1P79
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    select 'YES'. 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.80) before making settings. DPOF print settings may not be made to non-DCF (P.35) files
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    when using other devices. Formatting will cause even protected files to be deleted. AUDIO DUB. Add audio to previously taken pictures. Set-up: Press 'MENU/SET' → ' PLAYBACK menu' → Select 'AUDIO DUB.' (P.20) 1 Select image and start recording AUDIO For files already containing audio, DUB. 100
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    be created when copying from built-in memory to card ( ). Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory ( ). DPOF settings will not be copied. Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras may be copied. Original pictures will not be deleted after copying (to delete
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    mail your pictures. Set-up: • Connect the camera to the AC adaptor (DMW- AC5PP, sold separately). (Alternatively, use a sufficiently-charged battery.) • Card :Insert card and set mode dial to any except Built-in memory :Remove card 1 Turn on power of both camera and computer 2 Set REC/PLAY
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    is set to 'PictBridge (PTP)'. • Only picture reading operations can be performed via the camera (picture deletion also possible with Windows Vista). • It may not be possible to read if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card. To play motion pictures on your computer Use the 'QuickTime' software
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    5 Select picture to print with ◄► and set 6 Select 'PRINT START' SINGLE SELECT PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE OFF NUM. OF PRINTS  PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT CANCEL SELECT SET USB connection cable (always use cable (Print settings → P.85) supplied) If using AC adaptor, turn off camera power
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    on the camera in advance allows settings for numbers of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to the store. • When printing pictures of 16:9 aspect ratio, check in advance that the store can accept this size. Using computer :Print settings for recording date and text
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    with printer. To arrange '2 pictures' or '4 pictures' in the same picture, set the number of prints for the picture to 2 or 4. 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.) 'PRINT WITH DATE' and
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    operation.) 1 Connect camera to TV 2 Turn on TV Set to auxiliary input. 3 Turn on camera Hold here Yellow: To video socket White: To audio socket AV cable • always use cable supplied If your TV has an SD memory card slot, you can view still pictures by inserting a card directly. • Use SDHC
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    separately: DMW-HDC2) to enjoy still and motion pictures in high definition . Please check that the TV you are connecting to has a 1080i input terminal. DMC-TZ5 Only Connect the camera (COMPONENT OUT terminal) to a TV with a component cable, and set the TV to receive component terminal input. Hold
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    Metering mode (P.59) Macro recording (P.40) Tele macro (P.40) 2 AF area (P.30) 3 Focus (P.30) 4 Picture size (P.55) Quality (P.55) Battery capacity (P.18) 5 Number of recordable pictures (P.100) 6 Save destination (P.18) 7 Recording state 8 Histogram (P.37) 9 Travel date (P.53) 10 Aperture
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    2 Text stamped display (P.73) 3 Picture size 3 (P.55) Quality (P.55) Battery capacity (P.18) 4 Folder/File number 4 (P.25, 35, 82) Save destination (P.18) Picture number/Total pictures 5 Histogram 5 (P.37) 6 Exposure compensation (P.43) 7 Favorites settings (P.77) 8 Recorded date and time
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    THIS PICTURE DPOF settings, 'TITLE EDIT', or 'TEXT STAMP' cannot be made for non-DCF images (P.35). 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
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    'FORMAT' (P.27). Folder number is reset to 100 when performing 'NO.RESET' (P.25). PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 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 → Change 'TV ASPECT' (P.26). USB connection
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    Troubleshooting FAQ Which cards can I use? Using Panasonic cards is recommended. • SD memory card (8 MB - 2 GB) • SDHC memory card (4 GB - 16 GB) For more details (P.18, 104) How can I easily send pictures to my computer? Connect the camera to your computer using the supplied USB connection cable
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    to release. Battery needs recharging. Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on. Battery needs recharging. Camera is set to 'POWER SAVE'. (P.24) → Press shutter button halfway to release. Recording Cannot record pictures. REC/PLAY switch is not set to (record). Built-in memory/card is full
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    sometimes shuts off even though power is on. Camera set to 'AUTO LCD OFF' (P.24). (LCD monitor shuts off during flash recharging) After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. Brightness is unstable. Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not
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    'ROTATE DISP.' to 'OFF'. You can also rotate display manually using 'ROTATE'(P.76). Cannot view pictures. REC/PLAY switch is not set to (play). No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from builtin memory if not). Camera set to 'CATEGORY PLAY' or 'FAVORITE PLAY
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    memory). Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place. Set mode dial to any except . I 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
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    manual.) Pictures taken on 'ASPECT RATIO'. → If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed. Others Menu not displayed in desired language. Change 'LANGUAGE' setting (P.27). Camera rattles if shaken. This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Cannot set 'AUTO REVIEW
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    the outer casing and finish of the camera. If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully. Do not touch the lens barrier (P.13). When not using for a while Turn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through
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    ) is based on the following CIPA 2 standards. 1 DMC-TZ4 CIPA standards: • Using Panasonic SD memory card (16 MB) • Using the supplied battery • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50 % • NORMAL PICTURE mode • LCD monitor ON (The number of recordable pictures decreases in AUTO POWER LCD, POWER LCD
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    Recording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Varies according to 'ASPECT RATIO' (P.56), 'PICTURE SIZE' (P.55), or 'QUALITY' (P.55) settings. ASPECT RATIO PICTURE SIZE 9 135 98 190 150 290 240 460 1170 1900 Memory card 512 MB 105 210 120 240 135 270 195
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    May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. 1 DMC-TZ5 2 DMC-TZ4 8.5 M 1 7 M 2 min 2 hr 36 min 7 hr 43 min 3 Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 15 minutes. The maximum continuous
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    pixels ( Only when using an SD Memory Card) 30,15 (DMC-TZ5 only), or 10 frames/second with audio. Burst recording Burst speed DMC-TZ5: 2.5 pictures/second (Burst), Approx. 2 pictures/second (Unlimited) DMC-TZ4: 3 pictures/second (Burst), Approx. 2 pictures/second (Unlimited) Number of recordable
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    07" (W) × 2.33" (H) × 1.43" (D)] Excluding card and battery: DMC-TZ5 Approx. 214 (7.5 oz)/ DMC-TZ4 Approx. 208 (7.3 oz) With card and battery: DMC-TZ5 Approx. 240 (8.5 oz)/ DMC-TZ4 Approx. 234 (8.3 oz) 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 10 % to 80 % Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for
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    on devices only compatible with SD memory cards. When connecting to other devices or requesting printing in stores, please verify SDHC memory card compatibility in advance. Refer to P.16 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. Accessories and/or model
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    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
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    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 Grove Village, IL
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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 non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in
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    Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic installation, set-up adjustments problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem
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    , Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks) For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-866-605-1277 Product Repairs Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center MAIL TO : 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Please carefully pack
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    PAR L'UTILISATEUR À L'INTÉRIEUR. CONFIEZ TOUTE RÉPARATION À UN TECHNICIEN DE SERVICE QUALIFIÉ. La plaque signalétique se trouve sur le dessous des appareils. CE Panasonic DMW-AC5PP (vendu séparément). Utilisez toujours une batterie de marque Panasonic. (CGA-S007A) Si une batterie autre que Panasonic
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    , les images et les sons enregistrés pourraient en être affectés. À propos du bloc-batterie Batterie (batterie au lithium-ion) • Utilisez l'unité spécifiée pour recharger la batterie. • N'utilisez la batterie avec aucun autre appareil que l'appareil spécifiée. • Évitez le contact des saletés, du
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    Mode 47 Card 18 Caring for your camera 98 Category Play 71 Charging 16 Clipboard 64 Clock Set 19 Color Mode 62 Component Cable 87 Condensation 12 Continuous AF 60 Copy 80 D Date Printing 73, 78 Deleting Pictures 36 Demo Mode 27 Dial Display (Mode dial display 26 Digital Zoom 34
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    Pet Mode 48 PictBridge 25, 83 Picture Mode (Motion picture 52 Picture Size (Still picture 55 Pictures with Audio 63, 68, 79 Playback Pictures on TV 86 Playback Zoom 35 Portrait Mode 46 Power LCD 22 Power Save 24 Protect 79 Q Quality (Still picture 55 Quick setting 66 R Reset of file No
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    MEMO 114 VQT1P79
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    are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. 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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