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Product illustrations and screens may vary. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1B61-2 This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Product illustrations and screens may vary. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1B61-2 This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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...Warning Risk of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the underside of used batteries according to recycle this manual as your Camera. You have purchased. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer...information on bottom of explosion if battery is recyclable powers the product you for purposes other published or broadcast material for choosing Panasonic! Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other than your family years of private use may...
...Warning Risk of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the underside of used batteries according to recycle this manual as your Camera. You have purchased. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer...information on bottom of explosion if battery is recyclable powers the product you for purposes other published or broadcast material for choosing Panasonic! Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other than your family years of private use may...
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When you do not use . Previous Next 5 VQT1B61 Set the mode dial to Press the shutter button and take pictures To play back pictures on the built-in memory (P.26). Quick start guide The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Select the picture you can record or play back the pictures 1. Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card Camera ON/OFF Switch Set the mode dial to . 2. Charge the battery and set the clock before use the card (sold separately), you want to view.
When you do not use . Previous Next 5 VQT1B61 Set the mode dial to Press the shutter button and take pictures To play back pictures on the built-in memory (P.26). Quick start guide The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Select the picture you can record or play back the pictures 1. Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card Camera ON/OFF Switch Set the mode dial to . 2. Charge the battery and set the clock before use the card (sold separately), you want to view.
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...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 overseas destination (WORLD...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...
...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 overseas destination (WORLD...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...
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...When transporting Switch off the power and leave for about two hours to allow to adjust to water, rain, or seawater. (If camera gets wet, wipe with camera or card. This is caused by sudden changes in temperature and humidity When moving between places of the pixels inactive or always lit...down with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid condensation caused by faults with a soft, dry cloth. If the lens clouds up , wipe with the camera in memory or a card. Panasonic will not be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the CD-ROM supplied The following actions are prohibited: Making...
...When transporting Switch off the power and leave for about two hours to allow to adjust to water, rain, or seawater. (If camera gets wet, wipe with camera or card. This is caused by sudden changes in temperature and humidity When moving between places of the pixels inactive or always lit...down with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid condensation caused by faults with a soft, dry cloth. If the lens clouds up , wipe with the camera in memory or a card. Panasonic will not be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the CD-ROM supplied The following actions are prohibited: Making...
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...not using a card. (P.26) If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-9958649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. Standard Accessories Part numbers are as of ...wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. You can record or play back pictures on , hold the extracted lens barrel with your camera. (referred to in this manual as 'supplied software'. AV Cable K1HA08CD0008 (P.79) CD-ROM The following software on the CD-ROM is referred...
...not using a card. (P.26) If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-9958649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. Standard Accessories Part numbers are as of ...wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. You can record or play back pictures on , hold the extracted lens barrel with your camera. (referred to in this manual as 'supplied software'. AV Cable K1HA08CD0008 (P.79) CD-ROM The following software on the CD-ROM is referred...
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Names of parts Camera ON/OFF switch (P.18) Optical image stabilizer button (P.39) Shutter button (P.24) Zoom lever (P.27) Flash (P.36) Lens barrel Lens (P.11) Release lever (P.15) Tripod ...;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 AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). 12 VQT1B61
Names of parts Camera ON/OFF switch (P.18) Optical image stabilizer button (P.39) Shutter button (P.24) Zoom lever (P.27) Flash (P.36) Lens barrel Lens (P.11) Release lever (P.15) Tripod ...;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 AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). 12 VQT1B61
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... logo are not of SD standard.) → For recording picture/time capacity, see (P.92) → For model numbers and types, see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than an SD memory card. When a... move lever in center. The reading/writing speed of arrow. If you use genuine Panasonic batteries. 2 Preparations Inserting battery and card Battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation) Do not touch connector Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the 'OPEN' position and open the lid ...
... logo are not of SD standard.) → For recording picture/time capacity, see (P.92) → For model numbers and types, see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than an SD memory card. When a... move lever in center. The reading/writing speed of arrow. If you use genuine Panasonic batteries. 2 Preparations Inserting battery and card Battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation) Do not touch connector Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the 'OPEN' position and open the lid ...
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.... 'PLEASE SET THE CLOCK' will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the first time. Example of SETUP menu setting (P.18) Clock settings will be displayed when power is turned on for the 24 hours beforehand...00 JAN . 1 . 2007 MDY CANCEL SELECT SET EXIT Select to language displayed on power again and check time display. While this message is displayed in digital photo center or when using DATE STAMP (P.66). Year can be printed (P.76) when printing pictures in 24-hour format. To set local time at...
.... 'PLEASE SET THE CLOCK' will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the first time. Example of SETUP menu setting (P.18) Clock settings will be displayed when power is turned on for the 24 hours beforehand...00 JAN . 1 . 2007 MDY CANCEL SELECT SET EXIT Select to language displayed on power again and check time display. While this message is displayed in digital photo center or when using DATE STAMP (P.66). Year can be printed (P.76) when printing pictures in 24-hour format. To set local time at...
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... Make settings such as picture quality, for printing your pictures (DPOF). Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) The following menus are also included: To make the camera easier and more convenient to use . Please check these settings before use (SETUP menu) (P.20) SETUP 1/4... (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Using your photography and playback preferences, and to make photography settings to use such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds. 4 Preparations Know the different menus to get more out of your camera This camera contains a range of use ...
... Make settings such as picture quality, for printing your pictures (DPOF). Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) The following menus are also included: To make the camera easier and more convenient to use . Please check these settings before use (SETUP menu) (P.20) SETUP 1/4... (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Using your photography and playback preferences, and to make photography settings to use such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds. 4 Preparations Know the different menus to get more out of your camera This camera contains a range of use ...
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... modes: REC menu Applicable modes: PLAY menu Applicable modes: Bring up the menu REC menu is a function to extend battery life by automatically turning the camera off if no operations are performed for a certain period.) Zoom lever Turn on the power Set to '2 MIN.' from '5 MIN.'
... modes: REC menu Applicable modes: PLAY menu Applicable modes: Bring up the menu REC menu is a function to extend battery life by automatically turning the camera off if no operations are performed for a certain period.) Zoom lever Turn on the power Set to '2 MIN.' from '5 MIN.'
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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: 1 Settings also reflected ... (P.28). 2 Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). INFO. (Recording information): OFF / ON HISTOGRAM: OFF / ON PATTERN: / 'PATTERN' cannot be selected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). 3 DMC-TZ3 only. OFF / 1 MIN. / 2 MIN. / 5 MIN. / 10MIN. (Set time before POWER SAVE is initiated) Cannot be set to '5 MIN.' OFF / ON Focus position cannot be...
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: 1 Settings also reflected ... (P.28). 2 Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). INFO. (Recording information): OFF / ON HISTOGRAM: OFF / ON PATTERN: / 'PATTERN' cannot be selected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). 3 DMC-TZ3 only. OFF / 1 MIN. / 2 MIN. / 5 MIN. / 10MIN. (Set time before POWER SAVE is initiated) Cannot be set to '5 MIN.' OFF / ON Focus position cannot be...
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... and with your legs apart. Basics 1 Taking pictures Turn 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. When (jitter alert) is displayed Use the Optical image stabilizer (P.39), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.35). Set to...
... and with your legs apart. Basics 1 Taking pictures Turn 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. When (jitter alert) is displayed Use the Optical image stabilizer (P.39), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.35). Set to...
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... data to be saved to a card if one is 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...and quality (P.53) settings, 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 cause damage to or loss of the card. (For more details: P.92) 26 VQT1B61 Basics 1 Taking pictures (Continued) ...
... data to be saved to a card if one is 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...and quality (P.53) settings, 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 cause damage to or loss of the card. (For more details: P.92) 26 VQT1B61 Basics 1 Taking pictures (Continued) ...
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... What is recommended that the picture can then be used to multiply this effect by four times further. (28-280 mm: 35 mm film camera equivalent) DMC-TZ2 Enlarge (Tele) Restore (Wide) Turn to T side Turn to W side Zoom types Type Max. The Optical image stabilizer may stop ... the lens barrel (P.12) movement while zooming. this is not a fault. enlargement Picture quality Optical zoom 10x No loss Conditions None Extended optical zoom (EZ) Digital zoom 15x 1, 13.8x 2, 13x 1 40x (including optical zoom: 10x) 12.6x 1, 12x, 11.6x 2 60x (including extended optical zoom: 15x)...
... What is recommended that the picture can then be used to multiply this effect by four times further. (28-280 mm: 35 mm film camera equivalent) DMC-TZ2 Enlarge (Tele) Restore (Wide) Turn to T side Turn to W side Zoom types Type Max. The Optical image stabilizer may stop ... the lens barrel (P.12) movement while zooming. this is not a fault. enlargement Picture quality Optical zoom 10x No loss Conditions None Extended optical zoom (EZ) Digital zoom 15x 1, 13.8x 2, 13x 1 40x (including optical zoom: 10x) 12.6x 1, 12x, 11.6x 2 60x (including extended optical zoom: 15x)...
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Detailed settings can be adjusted using SCENE MODE, the camera remembers the previously selected scene. SCN1 and SCN2 When using 'EXPOSURE' (P.38) (except in the picture. 7 Applications (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene Set ...
Detailed settings can be adjusted using SCENE MODE, the camera remembers the previously selected scene. SCN1 and SCN2 When using 'EXPOSURE' (P.38) (except in the picture. 7 Applications (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene Set ...
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...and above Max. Focus: Max. To change shutter speed, press 'MENU/SET', then ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'. 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only), and 'BURST' cannot be used . Beware of contrasting colors when aligning the focus. FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 CONT.AF: OFF/ AF...FLASH: FORCED OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO3200 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used 45 VQT1B61 Angle the camera towards areas of sand and sea water. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above Max. Using flash in the...
...and above Max. Focus: Max. To change shutter speed, press 'MENU/SET', then ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'. 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only), and 'BURST' cannot be used . Beware of contrasting colors when aligning the focus. FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 CONT.AF: OFF/ AF...FLASH: FORCED OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO3200 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used 45 VQT1B61 Angle the camera towards areas of sand and sea water. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above Max. Using flash in the...
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...sensitivity can also be reduced around the edges of the picture. Focus range in Intelligent ISO mode, MACRO mode Max. T) Taking close to camera, due to '640' when using a tripod, the self-timer (P.35), and flash 'FORCED OFF' (P.36). Align focus after aligning ... (3.28 feet) from more distant locations (Tele Macro function) Zoom to move at least 1 m (3.28 feet). For stationary subjects indoors... Moving the camera after zooming by pressing shutter halfway. T to Take a picture (P.24) We recommend using the flash. sensitivity and shutter speed raised to Take a picture...
...sensitivity can also be reduced around the edges of the picture. Focus range in Intelligent ISO mode, MACRO mode Max. T) Taking close to camera, due to '640' when using a tripod, the self-timer (P.35), and flash 'FORCED OFF' (P.36). Align focus after aligning ... (3.28 feet) from more distant locations (Tele Macro function) Zoom to move at least 1 m (3.28 feet). For stationary subjects indoors... Moving the camera after zooming by pressing shutter halfway. T to Take a picture (P.24) We recommend using the flash. sensitivity and shutter speed raised to Take a picture...
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... screen), or a mixture of light sources, or with ◄ if blues are WB ADJUST. paper) and press 'MENU/SET'. candlelight), blue (e.g. WHITE SET Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. RED BLUE 50 VQT1B61 SELECT EXIT Applicable modes: Settings: AWB (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (incandescent lighting) / (uses...
... screen), or a mixture of light sources, or with ◄ if blues are WB ADJUST. paper) and press 'MENU/SET'. candlelight), blue (e.g. WHITE SET Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. RED BLUE 50 VQT1B61 SELECT EXIT Applicable modes: Settings: AWB (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (incandescent lighting) / (uses...
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Items vary depending on computer camera widescreen/high definition TV Edges may still be made. Even though the 'AWB' setting is fixed in advance (P.88). 51 VQT1B61 Settings remain applied when ...
Items vary depending on computer camera widescreen/high definition TV Edges may still be made. Even though the 'AWB' setting is fixed in advance (P.88). 51 VQT1B61 Settings remain applied when ...