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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. Product illustrations and screens may vary. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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. Product illustrations and screens may vary. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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... NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is on the tag located on the underside of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. You have purchased. The serial number is incorrectly replaced. Be sure to recycle this manual as your Camera. Carefully observe copyright laws. Marking sign is recyclable powers the product...
... NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is on the tag located on the underside of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. You have purchased. The serial number is incorrectly replaced. Be sure to recycle this manual as your Camera. Carefully observe copyright laws. Marking sign is recyclable powers the product...
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... TIME) (49) Using REC menu 50 W.BALANCE (50) SENSITIVITY (51) ASPECT RATIO (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) AF ASSIST LAMP (56) SLOW SHUTTER (56) D.ZOOM...
... TIME) (49) Using REC menu 50 W.BALANCE (50) SENSITIVITY (51) ASPECT RATIO (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) AF ASSIST LAMP (56) SLOW SHUTTER (56) D.ZOOM...
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... 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 PRINT mode Print (P.76). PLAYBACK mode View/edit pictures previously taken (P.31, 61) SIMPLE MODE For beginners (P.28). Up/down/left/right selection Up▲ Self-timer (P.35) ◄left right► down▼ In this manual, direction buttons View previously...
... 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 PRINT mode Print (P.76). PLAYBACK mode View/edit pictures previously taken (P.31, 61) SIMPLE MODE For beginners (P.28). Up/down/left/right selection Up▲ Self-timer (P.35) ◄left right► down▼ In this manual, direction buttons View previously...
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... printed (P.76) when printing pictures in digital photo center or when using DATE STAMP (P.66). While this message is displayed Press Power Adjust year, month, date, time Select Adjust Set CLOCK SET 0 : 00 JAN . 1 . 2007 MDY CANCEL SELECT SET EXIT Select to set the clock will mean correct date will be displayed when power is turned on for the 24 hours beforehand. 16 VQT1B61 To change date format Press Turn on the monitor. Time is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed...
... printed (P.76) when printing pictures in digital photo center or when using DATE STAMP (P.66). While this message is displayed Press Power Adjust year, month, date, time Select Adjust Set CLOCK SET 0 : 00 JAN . 1 . 2007 MDY CANCEL SELECT SET EXIT Select to set the clock will mean correct date will be displayed when power is turned on for the 24 hours beforehand. 16 VQT1B61 To change date format Press Turn on the monitor. Time is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed...
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from '5 MIN.' to '2 MIN.' REC 1/3 W.BALANCE AWB SENSITIVITY AUTO ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT EXIT First page of changing the 'POWER SAVE' setting 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 power Set to MENU/SET SETUP menu Applicable modes: REC menu Applicable modes: PLAY menu Applicable modes: Bring up the menu REC menu is displayed. 5 Preparations Using menus Here is explained...
from '5 MIN.' to '2 MIN.' REC 1/3 W.BALANCE AWB SENSITIVITY AUTO ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT EXIT First page of changing the 'POWER SAVE' setting 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 power Set to MENU/SET SETUP menu Applicable modes: REC menu Applicable modes: PLAY menu Applicable modes: Bring up the menu REC menu is displayed. 5 Preparations Using menus Here is explained...
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... 1 Taking pictures (Continued) Picture save destination when you copy important pictures to your computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be performed. Pictures may be recorded varies greatly according to aspect settings (P.51), picture size (P.52), and quality (P.53) settings, in memory (approx. 12.7 MB) Used as a temporary save destination Pictures will be saved to a card if one is set to 'LOCK', operations such as formatting, copying, and deleting cannot be damaged). Compatible memory cards...
... 1 Taking pictures (Continued) Picture save destination when you copy important pictures to your computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be performed. Pictures may be recorded varies greatly according to aspect settings (P.51), picture size (P.52), and quality (P.53) settings, in memory (approx. 12.7 MB) Used as a temporary save destination Pictures will be saved to a card if one is set to 'LOCK', operations such as formatting, copying, and deleting cannot be damaged). Compatible memory cards...
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... the self-timer (P.35). 27 VQT1B61 When using extended optical zoom, zoom movement may result in 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. Zoom cannot be less effective when using more coloring appearing around the outlines of enlargement Select picture size (P.52) marked with 'Extended optical zoom'. 'Digital zoom...
... the self-timer (P.35). 27 VQT1B61 When using extended optical zoom, zoom movement may result in 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. Zoom cannot be less effective when using more coloring appearing around the outlines of enlargement Select picture size (P.52) marked with 'Extended optical zoom'. 'Digital zoom...
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To delete clipboard pictures, set to PLAYBACK mode . To delete 1 picture While picture is 'ON', you can 'ALL DELETE EXCEPT (FAVORITE)'. Do not turn off the power during deletion. YES NO Highlight 'YES' in orange Press SELECT SET MULTI/ALL To delete multiple (up to mode. Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). When deleting all pictures Select type of pictures deleted. 32 VQT1B61 PLAYBACK mode : All pictures in built-in memory if...
To delete clipboard pictures, set to PLAYBACK mode . To delete 1 picture While picture is 'ON', you can 'ALL DELETE EXCEPT (FAVORITE)'. Do not turn off the power during deletion. YES NO Highlight 'YES' in orange Press SELECT SET MULTI/ALL To delete multiple (up to mode. Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). When deleting all pictures Select type of pictures deleted. 32 VQT1B61 PLAYBACK mode : All pictures in built-in memory if...
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... recording mode Playback 100-0001 1/3 1ST DAY 10:00 MAR.15.2007 Days elapsed Note To stop date recording, select 'OFF' in step . To print number of the 'DESTINATION' date (this is set a return date. If settings are made before printing. ●Use the supplied software (P.11). 48 VQT1B61 10 Applications (Record) Useful features for approx. 5 sec when switching from SETUP menu (P.18, 20) Select 'SET' SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR ± 0 GUIDE...
... recording mode Playback 100-0001 1/3 1ST DAY 10:00 MAR.15.2007 Days elapsed Note To stop date recording, select 'OFF' in step . To print number of the 'DESTINATION' date (this is set a return date. If settings are made before printing. ●Use the supplied software (P.11). 48 VQT1B61 10 Applications (Record) Useful features for approx. 5 sec when switching from SETUP menu (P.18, 20) Select 'SET' SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR ± 0 GUIDE...
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... copied (P.73) as clipboard pictures will be performed during clipboard playback. Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps, etc. VQT1B61 59 Chalky Ave Laker St Greener Pl After selecting enlarged size and position 4X Hudson Rd THE ZOOM MARK HAS BECEroNssfoSrdEStT Zoom mark Displayed on screen Previous Next To zoom in . Note During clipboard recording: Press shutter button halfway. ( ) PLAY menu (P.64) functions cannot be deleted even while zoomed...
... copied (P.73) as clipboard pictures will be performed during clipboard playback. Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps, etc. VQT1B61 59 Chalky Ave Laker St Greener Pl After selecting enlarged size and position 4X Hudson Rd THE ZOOM MARK HAS BECEroNssfoSrdEStT Zoom mark Displayed on screen Previous Next To zoom in . Note During clipboard recording: Press shutter button halfway. ( ) PLAY menu (P.64) functions cannot be deleted even while zoomed...
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...' with date stamps (P.66).) No. 4 Applications (View) Using PLAY menu (Continued) DPOF PRINT Picture/picture no./date printing settings can only be made to non-DCF (P.90) files. To release all Select 'CANCEL' with ▼ in memory at a shop, first copy pictures to card (P.73) before making settings. To print from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select 'SINGLE' or 'MULTI' PLAY 2/3 DATE STAMP DPOF PRINT PROTECT AUDIO DUB. to print Date print set DPOF SET MULTI 1 7 8 DATE 9 10 COUNT SELECT 11 12 1 DATE DISPLAY EXIT Date print setting/release: Press 'DISPLAY...
...' with date stamps (P.66).) No. 4 Applications (View) Using PLAY menu (Continued) DPOF PRINT Picture/picture no./date printing settings can only be made to non-DCF (P.90) files. To release all Select 'CANCEL' with ▼ in memory at a shop, first copy pictures to card (P.73) before making settings. To print from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select 'SINGLE' or 'MULTI' PLAY 2/3 DATE STAMP DPOF PRINT PROTECT AUDIO DUB. to print Date print set DPOF SET MULTI 1 7 8 DATE 9 10 COUNT SELECT 11 12 1 DATE DISPLAY EXIT Date print setting/release: Press 'DISPLAY...
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... 'COPY' from memory card to clipboard folder. COPY FORMAT SELECT SET : Copy all pictures (except clipboard) from built-in memory to card (go to step ). : Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in memory and memory card, or from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select copy method (direction) PLAY 3/3 TRIMMING ASPECT CONV. 4 Applications (View) Using PLAY menu (Continued) ASPECT CONV. YES NO 'YES': Convert aspect ratio (Original picture deleted) Select 'NO' for printing. (P.51) (Cannot be increased after aspect ratio is changed. Picture size...
... 'COPY' from memory card to clipboard folder. COPY FORMAT SELECT SET : Copy all pictures (except clipboard) from built-in memory to card (go to step ). : Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in memory and memory card, or from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select copy method (direction) PLAY 3/3 TRIMMING ASPECT CONV. 4 Applications (View) Using PLAY menu (Continued) ASPECT CONV. YES NO 'YES': Convert aspect ratio (Original picture deleted) Select 'NO' for printing. (P.51) (Cannot be increased after aspect ratio is changed. Picture size...
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... formatted.) Select 'FORMAT' from Panasonic digital cameras may be copied if identical folder or file numbers are present in the copy destination. Copying pictures may take several minutes. To format built-in memory may take several minutes. Press 'MENU/SET' to card. (P.60) Only pictures from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select 'YES' All picture data, including clipboard (P.58) and protected (P.69) pictures, will not be copied. Consult your nearest Service Center if format cannot be successfully completed. For USA assistance...
... formatted.) Select 'FORMAT' from Panasonic digital cameras may be copied if identical folder or file numbers are present in the copy destination. Copying pictures may take several minutes. To format built-in memory may take several minutes. Press 'MENU/SET' to card. (P.60) Only pictures from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select 'YES' All picture data, including clipboard (P.58) and protected (P.69) pictures, will not be copied. Consult your nearest Service Center if format cannot be successfully completed. For USA assistance...
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... Caution If using USB cable with computer Preparations: Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged battery, or an AC adaptor attached (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). Remove memory card if wishing to your computer operating manual. Turn on Macintosh) If using Windows 98/98SE, install USB driver software when connecting for PC' from the following website. If using Windows 98/98SE/Me, download and install 'QuickTime 6.5.2 for first time. Displayed during data transmission. Turn off camera power before viewing. Only built...
... Caution If using USB cable with computer Preparations: Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged battery, or an AC adaptor attached (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). Remove memory card if wishing to your computer operating manual. Turn on Macintosh) If using Windows 98/98SE, install USB driver software when connecting for PC' from the following website. If using Windows 98/98SE/Me, download and install 'QuickTime 6.5.2 for first time. Displayed during data transmission. Turn off camera power before viewing. Only built...
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... printer Operate camera to use pictures in built-in memory. Set the mode dial back to the memory card. Check socket direction and insert straight in or removing. Turn off camera power before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not disconnect the USB cable when the cable disconnection icon is displayed (may need to be reset on some printers). An orange ˔ displayed during printing indicates an error message. Turn on your printer (print quality, etc) as required. 2 Connecting with some printers.) If you have a sufficiently-charged battery...
... printer Operate camera to use pictures in built-in memory. Set the mode dial back to the memory card. Check socket direction and insert straight in or removing. Turn off camera power before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not disconnect the USB cable when the cable disconnection icon is displayed (may need to be reset on some printers). An orange ˔ displayed during printing indicates an error message. Turn on your printer (print quality, etc) as required. 2 Connecting with some printers.) If you have a sufficiently-charged battery...
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... camera could not operate correctly. → Turn on power again. (Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still remains) SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED/COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED Pictures cannot be date stamped at once has been exceeded. NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE The number of pictures than 999 pictures have been set as 'FAVORITE'. BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY? Displayed when formatting built...
... camera could not operate correctly. → Turn on power again. (Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still remains) SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED/COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED Pictures cannot be date stamped at once has been exceeded. NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE The number of pictures than 999 pictures have been set as 'FAVORITE'. BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY? Displayed when formatting built...
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...; Insert card again. PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV/PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV AV cable is reset to camera. ●To remove message immediately → Press 'MENU/SET'. ●To change aspect ratio → Change 'TV ASPECT' (P.22). Meanings of 4GB or greater. Card may be damaged. Folder number is connected to 100 when performing 'NO.RESET' (P.22). WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD Data write has failed. → Turn off power and remove card, before re...
...; Insert card again. PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV/PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV AV cable is reset to camera. ●To remove message immediately → Press 'MENU/SET'. ●To change aspect ratio → Change 'TV ASPECT' (P.22). Meanings of 4GB or greater. Card may be damaged. Folder number is connected to 100 when performing 'NO.RESET' (P.22). WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD Data write has failed. → Turn off power and remove card, before re...
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... product names printed in battery carrying case after power turned on ●1 picture taken per 30 sec ●Full flash used for every other picture ●Zoom operation for information. Data within the memory card. SDHC Logo is not a fault. ●Always remove from mains socket after each picture (max. When disposing of/transferring memory cards ●If using commercially available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from within memory cards should be...
... product names printed in battery carrying case after power turned on ●1 picture taken per 30 sec ●Full flash used for every other picture ●Zoom operation for information. Data within the memory card. SDHC Logo is not a fault. ●Always remove from mains socket after each picture (max. When disposing of/transferring memory cards ●If using commercially available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from within memory cards should be...
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Microphone Speaker Recording media Picture size Still picture Motion pictures (*Only when using an SD Memory Card) Quality Recording file format Still Picture Still pictures with audio Motion pictures Interface Terminal Dimensions (excluding the projection part) Mass Operating temperature Operating humidity Monaural Monaural Built-in Memory (Approx. 12.7 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only) When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] DMC-TZ3: 3072 × 2304 pixels / 2560×1920 pixels / 2048...
Microphone Speaker Recording media Picture size Still picture Motion pictures (*Only when using an SD Memory Card) Quality Recording file format Still Picture Still pictures with audio Motion pictures Interface Terminal Dimensions (excluding the projection part) Mass Operating temperature Operating humidity Monaural Monaural Built-in Memory (Approx. 12.7 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only) When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] DMC-TZ3: 3072 × 2304 pixels / 2560×1920 pixels / 2048...
