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This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 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 : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1B61-2 Product illustrations and screens may vary. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 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 : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1B61-2 Product illustrations and screens may vary. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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... received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to computer or peripheral devices. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to radio communications. only) This equipment ...Canadian ICES-003. 3 VQT1B61 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with...
... received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to computer or peripheral devices. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to radio communications. only) This equipment ...Canadian ICES-003. 3 VQT1B61 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with...
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... terminals (+ and −) with metal objects. • Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into contact with your local authorities or dealer and ask for DMC-TZ3 model. 3 DMC-TZ2: 1ST DAY 10:00 MAR.15.2007 4 VQT1B61
... terminals (+ and −) with metal objects. • Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into contact with your local authorities or dealer and ask for DMC-TZ3 model. 3 DMC-TZ2: 1ST DAY 10:00 MAR.15.2007 4 VQT1B61
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... (MACRO mode 46 61 Viewing as list (Multi playback/ Calendar playback 61 Viewing motion pictures/ pictures with audio 62 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...
... (MACRO mode 46 61 Viewing as list (Multi playback/ Calendar playback 61 Viewing motion pictures/ pictures with audio 62 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...
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...(51) PICT.MODE (52) PICT.SIZE (52) QUALITY (53) AUDIO REC. (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 STAMP (66) DPOF PRINT (68) Printing 76 BURST (54) CONT.AF (55... DUB. (70) RESIZE (70) TRIMMING (71) ASPECT CONV. (72) COPY (73) FORMAT (73) Viewing on TV screen 79 Specifications 94 Optional accessories 96 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 97 Request for travel 48 Recording holiday duration (TRAVEL DATE) (48) Registering local time at your pictures (Play 31...
...(51) PICT.MODE (52) PICT.SIZE (52) QUALITY (53) AUDIO REC. (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 STAMP (66) DPOF PRINT (68) Printing 76 BURST (54) CONT.AF (55... DUB. (70) RESIZE (70) TRIMMING (71) ASPECT CONV. (72) COPY (73) FORMAT (73) Viewing on TV screen 79 Specifications 94 Optional accessories 96 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 97 Request for travel 48 Recording holiday duration (TRAVEL DATE) (48) Registering local time at your pictures (Play 31...
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... (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 Up/down/left/right selection Up▲ Self-timer (P.35) ◄left right► down▼ In this manual, direction buttons View...
... (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 Up/down/left/right selection Up▲ Self-timer (P.35) ◄left right► down▼ In this manual, direction buttons View...
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...to fit certain scenes, e.g. Please check these settings before use such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect ratio, and picture size. 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 ... menu) (P.64) PLAY 1/3 DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE OFF ROTATE DISP. Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) The following menus are also included: To make the camera easier and more fun to use. The 'SETUP' menu in particular contains important functions, such as picture quality, for...
...to fit certain scenes, e.g. Please check these settings before use such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect ratio, and picture size. 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 ... menu) (P.64) PLAY 1/3 DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE OFF ROTATE DISP. Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) The following menus are also included: To make the camera easier and more fun to use. The 'SETUP' menu in particular contains important functions, such as picture quality, for...
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... SETUP menu). 19 VQT1B61 SETUP 2/4 AUTO REVIEW 1OSFEFC. POWER SAVE 15MMININ.. Explanation of settings method for SETUP menu, REC menu, and PLAY menu. (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Move across to 'POWER SAVE' SETUP 2/4 AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ZOOM RESUME ECONOMY BEEP 1SEC. 5MIN. ECONOMY BEEP 5MOIFNF. 10MIN. POWER SAVE 15MMININ.. SELECT SET...
... SETUP menu). 19 VQT1B61 SETUP 2/4 AUTO REVIEW 1OSFEFC. POWER SAVE 15MMININ.. Explanation of settings method for SETUP menu, REC menu, and PLAY menu. (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Move across to 'POWER SAVE' SETUP 2/4 AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ZOOM RESUME ECONOMY BEEP 1SEC. 5MIN. ECONOMY BEEP 5MOIFNF. 10MIN. POWER SAVE 15MMININ.. SELECT SET...
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...or during 'MANUAL' slideshows) Setting fixed to '5 MIN.' Recording information and histogram cannot be automatically reviewed. in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). 3 DMC-TZ3 only. Not displayed in SIMPLE MODE (P.28) and CLIPBOARD (P.58). OFF / LEVEL 1 (turned off after approx. 15 seconds of inactivity...)/LEVEL 2 (turned off after approx. 15 seconds, or approx. 5 seconds of setting. Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. (Settings method → P.18) Default setting outlined...
...or during 'MANUAL' slideshows) Setting fixed to '5 MIN.' Recording information and histogram cannot be automatically reviewed. in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). 3 DMC-TZ3 only. Not displayed in SIMPLE MODE (P.28) and CLIPBOARD (P.58). OFF / LEVEL 1 (turned off after approx. 15 seconds of inactivity...)/LEVEL 2 (turned off after approx. 15 seconds, or approx. 5 seconds of setting. Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. (Settings method → P.18) Default setting outlined...
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Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately) (this camera before first use. Pictures may be performed. It is set to access than cards. Cards Always format (P.73) cards in addition to or loss...; (P.15) Recording picture/time capacity → (P.92) Switch (LOCK) Built-in memory 12.7 MB 256 MB memory card (Example) 512 MB 1 GB Pictures (DMC-TZ3) 2 Pictures (DMC-TZ2) 3 68 135 270 81 160 320 2 GB 550 660 The number of pictures. Recording picture capacity estimates (default settings) Save destination Built-in memory...
Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately) (this camera before first use. Pictures may be performed. It is set to access than cards. Cards Always format (P.73) cards in addition to or loss...; (P.15) Recording picture/time capacity → (P.92) Switch (LOCK) Built-in memory 12.7 MB 256 MB memory card (Example) 512 MB 1 GB Pictures (DMC-TZ3) 2 Pictures (DMC-TZ2) 3 68 135 270 81 160 320 2 GB 550 660 The number of pictures. Recording picture capacity estimates (default settings) Save destination Built-in memory...
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...REC menu 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 only (Zoom ratio depends on screen is not a fault. this effect by four times further. (28-280 mm: 35 mm film camera equivalent) DMC-TZ2 Enlarge ... zoom' and up to 15 (13.8 ) times with 'D. Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. Zoom cannot be enlarged further. 3 DMC-TZ2: 6M Entering digital zoom area Once the bar stops before the digital zoom area, continue to hold the zoom lever, or release it once...
...REC menu 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 only (Zoom ratio depends on screen is not a fault. this effect by four times further. (28-280 mm: 35 mm film camera equivalent) DMC-TZ2 Enlarge ... zoom' and up to 15 (13.8 ) times with 'D. Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. Zoom cannot be enlarged further. 3 DMC-TZ2: 6M Entering digital zoom area Once the bar stops before the digital zoom area, continue to hold the zoom lever, or release it once...
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... SIMPLE MODE. 28 Displayed when compensation is light. 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) 3 BACKLIGHT Prevents subjects being dark...
... SIMPLE MODE. 28 Displayed when compensation is light. 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) 3 BACKLIGHT Prevents subjects being dark...
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...displays, such as graph, useful for exposure compensation (P.38), etc. (Display shown is displayed in orange if different 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:...): Display on and off. In SIMPLE MODE, display can only be turned on /off During multi playback, calendar playback (P.61), DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (P.64): Display cannot be changed during menu (P.17) display. Histograms cannot be changed Histogram (Example) Shows brightness of recording is an...
...displays, such as graph, useful for exposure compensation (P.38), etc. (Display shown is displayed in orange if different 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:...): Display on and off. In SIMPLE MODE, display can only be turned on /off During multi playback, calendar playback (P.61), DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (P.64): Display cannot be changed during menu (P.17) display. Histograms cannot be changed Histogram (Example) Shows brightness of recording is an...
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... picture -1EV (Darker) 38 SELECT EXIT Value displayed after exposure compensation set , is displayed on the left of the screen. ( , etc) Under-exposed AUTO BRACKET (DMC-TZ3 only) Takes 3 pictures in some cases. AUTO BRACKET with ±1EV Press several times Select a value '0' (no compensation) EXPOSURE Over-exposed Minus direction Optimum exposure...
... picture -1EV (Darker) 38 SELECT EXIT Value displayed after exposure compensation set , is displayed on the left of the screen. ( , etc) Under-exposed AUTO BRACKET (DMC-TZ3 only) Takes 3 pictures in some cases. AUTO BRACKET with ±1EV Press several times Select a value '0' (no compensation) EXPOSURE Over-exposed Minus direction Optimum exposure...
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... Angle the camera towards areas of sand and sea water. For fast moving subjects, align with 'white balance fine adjustment' (P.50). Press ◄ again to release. To change shutter speed, press 'MENU/SET', then ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'. 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only), and...as for 'BABY' (P.43) FLASH: FORCED OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO3200 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be stamped onto picture using the supplied software (P.11). Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above Max. Always use ...
... Angle the camera towards areas of sand and sea water. For fast moving subjects, align with 'white balance fine adjustment' (P.50). Press ◄ again to release. To change shutter speed, press 'MENU/SET', then ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'. 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only), and...as for 'BABY' (P.43) FLASH: FORCED OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO3200 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be stamped onto picture using the supplied software (P.11). Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above Max. Always use ...
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.../SET'. Applicable modes: Settings: : (Multiple: Measures brightness of pictures which can be used with pictures with 'BURST' (P.54), 'STARRY SKY' (P.44) and 'AUTO BRACKET' (P.38, DMC-TZ3 only). 'DATE STAMP', 'RESIZE', 'TRIMMING', and 'ASPECT CONV.' QUALITY Set compression ratio for conversation or memo recording. cannot be used with audio. Sounds can also...
.../SET'. Applicable modes: Settings: : (Multiple: Measures brightness of pictures which can be used with pictures with 'BURST' (P.54), 'STARRY SKY' (P.44) and 'AUTO BRACKET' (P.38, DMC-TZ3 only). 'DATE STAMP', 'RESIZE', 'TRIMMING', and 'ASPECT CONV.' QUALITY Set compression ratio for conversation or memo recording. cannot be used with audio. Sounds can also...
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... button is turned off. When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures 3 : DMC-TZ3 only. 4 : DMC-TZ2 only. 5 : DMC-TZ3: Becomes progressively slower. (Delayed timing depends on card type, picture size, and QUALITY.) DMC-TZ2: Depends on screen) Focus alignment may be used with the flash (flash mark...to max. When using SENSITIVITY (P.51) of subject. (Increases battery consumption) Applicable modes: Settings: OFF : Not set as follows: ●DMC-TZ3 High speed: Setting fixed from max. W to movement of 'ISO400' or greater, or if shutter speed is suddenly changed from first picture...
... button is turned off. When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures 3 : DMC-TZ3 only. 4 : DMC-TZ2 only. 5 : DMC-TZ3: Becomes progressively slower. (Delayed timing depends on card type, picture size, and QUALITY.) DMC-TZ2: Depends on screen) Focus alignment may be used with the flash (flash mark...to max. When using SENSITIVITY (P.51) of subject. (Increases battery consumption) Applicable modes: Settings: OFF : Not set as follows: ●DMC-TZ3 High speed: Setting fixed from max. W to movement of 'ISO400' or greater, or if shutter speed is suddenly changed from first picture...
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... recording modes (e.g. ' '). 12 Applications (Record) Taking/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 clipboard pictures Picture size Pictures 1M 2M 36 24 Recording capacities above are the same as fixed...
... recording modes (e.g. ' '). 12 Applications (Record) Taking/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 clipboard pictures Picture size Pictures 1M 2M 36 24 Recording capacities above are the same as fixed...
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... still pictures created PICT.MODE 1 screen 0.3M 0.3M 2M 9 screens 2M 1M 2M SAVE AS A SINGLE PICTURE ? 3 Applications (View) Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ3 only) During playback, pause at desired moment (see left for single pictures created from 9 surrounding frames Frame step: To advance by 3 frames:▲▼ To...
... still pictures created PICT.MODE 1 screen 0.3M 0.3M 2M 9 screens 2M 1M 2M SAVE AS A SINGLE PICTURE ? 3 Applications (View) Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ3 only) During playback, pause at desired moment (see left for single pictures created from 9 surrounding frames Frame step: To advance by 3 frames:▲▼ To...
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... Selected pictures outlined in orange Select picture 2007.3.15 1/10 Move up Return to step if 'FAVORITE' is inserted. (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) Displays 2 pictures vertically. ROTATE SELECT SET 1/3 ALL ON '. (Go to single screen Previous picture Next picture T EXIT Move... memory (not clipboard) if no card is OFF) ALL: Play all ˒: Play pictures set as FAVORITE (P.65) (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) 64 VQT1B61 Useful for when viewing on TV screen. 4 Applications (View) Using PLAY menu PLAY 1/3 DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE OFF ROTATE...
... Selected pictures outlined in orange Select picture 2007.3.15 1/10 Move up Return to step if 'FAVORITE' is inserted. (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) Displays 2 pictures vertically. ROTATE SELECT SET 1/3 ALL ON '. (Go to single screen Previous picture Next picture T EXIT Move... memory (not clipboard) if no card is OFF) ALL: Play all ˒: Play pictures set as FAVORITE (P.65) (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) 64 VQT1B61 Useful for when viewing on TV screen. 4 Applications (View) Using PLAY menu PLAY 1/3 DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE OFF ROTATE...