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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 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. 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 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model.
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...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 the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant... guarantee that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to computer or peripheral devices...
...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 the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant... guarantee that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to computer or peripheral devices...
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... screens displayed in this product, please contact your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with your local authorities or dealer and ask for DMC-TZ3 model. 3 DMC-TZ2: 1ST DAY 10:00 MAR.15.2007 4 VQT1B61 But • In the U.S.A. or Canada, use the battery pack with water. ENSURE THE UNIT...
... screens displayed in this product, please contact your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with your local authorities or dealer and ask for DMC-TZ3 model. 3 DMC-TZ2: 1ST DAY 10:00 MAR.15.2007 4 VQT1B61 But • In the U.S.A. or Canada, use the battery pack with water. ENSURE THE UNIT...
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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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.... (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 (...
.... (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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... (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 MACRO mode Take close-up pictures (P.46). PLAYBACK mode View/edit pictures previously taken (P.31, 61) SIMPLE MODE For beginners (P.28).
... (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 MACRO mode Take close-up pictures (P.46). PLAYBACK mode View/edit pictures previously taken (P.31, 61) SIMPLE MODE For beginners (P.28).
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4 Preparations Know the different menus to get more out of your camera This camera contains a range of use such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds. The 'SETUP' menu in particular contains important functions, ... menu) (P.64) PLAY 1/3 DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE OFF ROTATE DISP. Making the camera more fun to use. Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Using 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 fit certain scenes, e.g.
4 Preparations Know the different menus to get more out of your camera This camera contains a range of use such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds. The 'SETUP' menu in particular contains important functions, ... menu) (P.64) PLAY 1/3 DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE OFF ROTATE DISP. Making the camera more fun to use. Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Using 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 fit certain scenes, e.g.
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... (e.g. 'WORLD TIME' on SETUP menu). 19 VQT1B61 SETUP 2/4 AUTO REVIEW 1OSFEFC. 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. ZOOM RESUME 2MOIFNF. ZOOM RESUME 2MOIFNF.
... (e.g. 'WORLD TIME' on SETUP menu). 19 VQT1B61 SETUP 2/4 AUTO REVIEW 1OSFEFC. 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. ZOOM RESUME 2MOIFNF. ZOOM RESUME 2MOIFNF.
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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 ... 'POWER LCD' or 'HIGH ANGLE' (P.34). 21 VQT1B61 INFO. (Recording information): OFF / ON HISTOGRAM: OFF / ON PATTERN: / 'PATTERN' cannot be selected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). 3 DMC-TZ3 only. OFF / SET (P.48) OFF / 1SEC. / 3SEC. / ZOOM 3 (displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1 second) In 'SELF PORTRAIT' scene mode (P.42), 'AUTO BRACKET...
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 ... 'POWER LCD' or 'HIGH ANGLE' (P.34). 21 VQT1B61 INFO. (Recording information): OFF / ON HISTOGRAM: OFF / ON PATTERN: / 'PATTERN' cannot be selected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). 3 DMC-TZ3 only. OFF / SET (P.48) OFF / 1SEC. / 3SEC. / ZOOM 3 (displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1 second) In 'SELF PORTRAIT' scene mode (P.42), 'AUTO BRACKET...
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... performed. Recording picture capacity estimates (default settings) Save destination 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 that may cause damage to or loss of the card. (...For more details: P.92) 26 VQT1B61 Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately) (this camera before...
... performed. Recording picture capacity estimates (default settings) Save destination 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 that may cause damage to or loss of the card. (...For more details: P.92) 26 VQT1B61 Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately) (this camera before...
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...this is operated - If, for example, set to 'ON' 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 recommended that the picture can be enlarged... zoom, zoom movement may stop momentarily near maximum W (1x), but 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. Do not block the lens barrel (P.12...
...this is operated - If, for example, set to 'ON' 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 recommended that the picture can be enlarged... zoom, zoom movement may stop momentarily near maximum W (1x), but 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. Do not block the lens barrel (P.12...
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... fixed. Item Setting SELFTIMER (P.35) OFF/10 SEC. 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...
... fixed. Item Setting SELFTIMER (P.35) OFF/10 SEC. 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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..., 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:...playback zoom (P.31), motion picture playback (P.62), slideshow (P.64): Display on and off During multi playback, calendar playback (P.61), DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (P.64): Display cannot be changed during menu (P.17) display. In SIMPLE MODE, display can only be changed Histogram (Example) Shows ...
..., 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:...playback zoom (P.31), motion picture playback (P.62), slideshow (P.64): Display on and off During multi playback, calendar playback (P.61), DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (P.64): Display cannot be changed during menu (P.17) display. In SIMPLE MODE, display can only be changed Histogram (Example) Shows ...
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... succession, changing the exposure. Depending on the brightness, this may not be obtained (if difference between brightness 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...
... succession, changing the exposure. Depending on the brightness, this may not be obtained (if difference between brightness 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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...FORCED OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO3200 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be printed from a computer using 'DATE STAMP' (P.66). T: 1 m (3.28 feet) ... press 'MENU/SET', then ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'. 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only), and 'BURST' cannot be stamped onto picture using the supplied software (P.11). Age can ... W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above Max. Self-timer recommended. Do not move the camera until countdown has ended. AF ASSIST LAMP default setting is not reflected in the window. Beware ...
...FORCED OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO3200 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be printed from a computer using 'DATE STAMP' (P.66). T: 1 m (3.28 feet) ... press 'MENU/SET', then ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'. 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only), and 'BURST' cannot be stamped onto picture using the supplied software (P.11). Age can ... W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above Max. Self-timer recommended. Do not move the camera until countdown has ended. AF ASSIST LAMP default setting is not reflected in the window. Beware ...
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... screen) To cancel recording: Press 'MENU/SET'. Normally recommended) : (Center weighted: Measures entire picture evenly, with 'BURST' (P.54), 'STARRY SKY' (P.44) and 'AUTO BRACKET' (P.38, DMC-TZ3 only). 'DATE STAMP', 'RESIZE', 'TRIMMING', and 'ASPECT CONV.' Sounds can be recorded depends on this setting and on center of measuring exposure (P.38) can also...
... screen) To cancel recording: Press 'MENU/SET'. Normally recommended) : (Center weighted: Measures entire picture evenly, with 'BURST' (P.54), 'STARRY SKY' (P.44) and 'AUTO BRACKET' (P.38, DMC-TZ3 only). 'DATE STAMP', 'RESIZE', 'TRIMMING', and 'ASPECT CONV.' Sounds can be recorded depends on this setting and on center of measuring exposure (P.38) can also...
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...darker locations. indoor to movement of subject. (Increases battery consumption) Applicable modes: Settings: OFF : Not set as follows: ●DMC-TZ3 High speed: Setting fixed from first picture. Settings will be stored even if power is suddenly changed from max. Press shutter button ... speed may not be reduced if 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 take time if zoom is turned off. ...
...darker locations. indoor to movement of subject. (Increases battery consumption) Applicable modes: Settings: OFF : Not set as follows: ●DMC-TZ3 High speed: Setting fixed from first picture. Settings will be stored even if power is suddenly changed from max. Press shutter button ... speed may not be reduced if 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 take time if zoom is turned off. ...
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... CLIPBOARD mode. (Copy required pictures onto card → P.60) ●Remove card and use PLAYBACK mode ' ' 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 fixed.
... CLIPBOARD mode. (Copy required pictures onto card → P.60) ●Remove card and use PLAYBACK mode ' ' 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 fixed.
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3 Applications (View) Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ3 only) During playback, pause at desired moment (see left for single pictures created from 9 surrounding frames Frame step: To advance by 3 frames:▲▼ To ...
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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...in memory (not clipboard) if no card is OFF) ALL: Play all ˒: Play pictures set as FAVORITE (P.65) (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) 64 VQT1B61 Select 'DUAL DISPLAY' from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) View pictures 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. Select 'SLIDE SHOW' from built-in DUAL DISPLAY. Useful for 1 sec) Delete selected picture Same ...
...in memory (not clipboard) if no card is OFF) ALL: Play all ˒: Play pictures set as FAVORITE (P.65) (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) 64 VQT1B61 Select 'DUAL DISPLAY' from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) View pictures 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. Select 'SLIDE SHOW' from built-in DUAL DISPLAY. Useful for 1 sec) Delete selected picture Same ...