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Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. 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. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. 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. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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... manufacturer's instructions. Marking sign is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of used batteries according to recycle this manual as your Camera. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the market today. Please take time to retain this battery. 2 VQT1B61 ... on the underside of the unit. Information for choosing Panasonic! REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Serial No. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is on the tag located on bottom of your convenient Camera information source. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 ...
... manufacturer's instructions. Marking sign is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of used batteries according to recycle this manual as your Camera. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the market today. Please take time to retain this battery. 2 VQT1B61 ... on the underside of the unit. Information for choosing Panasonic! REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Serial No. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is on the tag located on bottom of your convenient Camera information source. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 ...
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... NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILTIN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. If you see this manual are for the correct method of the U.S.A.
... NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILTIN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. If you see this manual are for the correct method of the U.S.A.
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...LUMIX Simple Viewer PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- 11 VQT1B61 Lens (P.12) Do not leave in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in direct sunlight. AV Cable K1HA08CD0008 (P.79) CD-ROM The following software on , hold the extracted lens barrel with your camera. (referred to in this manual...lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. Standard Accessories Part numbers are as of January 2007 Camera ON/OFF switch Battery Pack CGA-S007A (P.14) (referred to in this manual as 'battery') Battery Charger DE-A45B (P.14) Lens barrier Do not touch the lens ...
...LUMIX Simple Viewer PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- 11 VQT1B61 Lens (P.12) Do not leave in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in direct sunlight. AV Cable K1HA08CD0008 (P.79) CD-ROM The following software on , hold the extracted lens barrel with your camera. (referred to in this manual...lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. Standard Accessories Part numbers are as of January 2007 Camera ON/OFF switch Battery Pack CGA-S007A (P.14) (referred to in this manual as 'battery') Battery Charger DE-A45B (P.14) Lens barrier Do not touch the lens ...
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...). MACRO mode Take close-up pictures (P.46). Up/down/left/right selection Up▲ Self-timer (P.35) ◄left right► down▼ In this manual, direction buttons View previously to scene (P.40). NORMAL PICTURE (Displayed on screen when mode changed) SCENE mode Take pictures according to be pressed will be...
...). MACRO mode Take close-up pictures (P.46). Up/down/left/right selection Up▲ Self-timer (P.35) ◄left right► down▼ In this manual, direction buttons View previously to scene (P.40). NORMAL PICTURE (Displayed on screen when mode changed) SCENE mode Take pictures according to be pressed will be...
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...reviewed. 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: 1 Settings also reflected...DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), when connected to computer/ printer, during motion picture recording/playback, during slideshows (exception: set when using self-timer setting or during 'MANUAL' slideshows) Setting fixed to '5 MIN.'
...reviewed. 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: 1 Settings also reflected...DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), when connected to computer/ printer, during motion picture recording/playback, during slideshows (exception: set when using self-timer setting or during 'MANUAL' slideshows) Setting fixed to '5 MIN.'
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...) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in ) / (set manually) 'AWB' operational range: ('AWB' sets the optimum white balance automatically.) 10000K 9000K 8000K 7000K 6000K 5000K 4000K Blue sky Cloudy sky (rain) Shade TV screen... fluorescent lighting 'AWB' may appear more blue or more red depending on the light source (sun, lamps, etc). WHITE SET Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. strong. candlelight), blue (e.g. paper) and press 'MENU/SET'. RED BLUE 50 VQT1B61 SELECT EXIT Changes to '...
...) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in ) / (set manually) 'AWB' operational range: ('AWB' sets the optimum white balance automatically.) 10000K 9000K 8000K 7000K 6000K 5000K 4000K Blue sky Cloudy sky (rain) Shade TV screen... fluorescent lighting 'AWB' may appear more blue or more red depending on the light source (sun, lamps, etc). WHITE SET Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. strong. candlelight), blue (e.g. paper) and press 'MENU/SET'. RED BLUE 50 VQT1B61 SELECT EXIT Changes to '...
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... be deleted even while zoomed in (playback zoom) Turn to W side (To restore: Turn to T side) (P.31) Select a clipboard picture and press 'MENU/SET' to manually enlarge or move) 4X Hudson Rd Chalky Ave Laker St Greener Pl Crossford St 8X 2X Northwood St MARK Display picture with ROTATE (P.66) and...
... be deleted even while zoomed in (playback zoom) Turn to W side (To restore: Turn to T side) (P.31) Select a clipboard picture and press 'MENU/SET' to manually enlarge or move) 4X Hudson Rd Chalky Ave Laker St Greener Pl Crossford St 8X 2X Northwood St MARK Display picture with ROTATE (P.66) and...
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...To release all except favorites (useful for your favorite pictures and enable the following functions. OFF OFF CANCEL SELECT SET Operations during MANUAL Motion pictures cannot be selected. ●To release → Press ▲ again. Select 'START' ALL SLIDE SHOW START ...press 'MENU/SET' → Press 'MENU/SET' to play (not available with MANUAL) Preferences Playback duration (sec) 'MANUAL' only available when '˒' selected Picture change effect (not available with 'MANUAL') Slide Diagonal From center to corners Random effect Previous picture Next picture Set to '...
...To release all except favorites (useful for your favorite pictures and enable the following functions. OFF OFF CANCEL SELECT SET Operations during MANUAL Motion pictures cannot be selected. ●To release → Press ▲ again. Select 'START' ALL SLIDE SHOW START ...press 'MENU/SET' → Press 'MENU/SET' to play (not available with MANUAL) Preferences Playback duration (sec) 'MANUAL' only available when '˒' selected Picture change effect (not available with 'MANUAL') Slide Diagonal From center to corners Random effect Previous picture Next picture Set to '...
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... menu (P.17, 18) Select picture ROTATE 100-0001 1/3 SELECT SET EXIT Select direction to bottom right of picture. When set to rotate pictures taken with manual rotation Select 'ROTATE' from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select 'ON' PLAY 1/3 DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE OFF ROTATE DISP. It may not be reduced if...:9 6M (5.5M for regular size printing. OFF ROTATE ON SELECT SET (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) To complete Press 'MENU/SET'. ROTATE Automatically rotate portrait pictures, manually rotate pictures by 90°. ROTATE DISP.
... menu (P.17, 18) Select picture ROTATE 100-0001 1/3 SELECT SET EXIT Select direction to bottom right of picture. When set to rotate pictures taken with manual rotation Select 'ROTATE' from PLAY menu (P.17, 18) Select 'ON' PLAY 1/3 DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE OFF ROTATE DISP. It may not be reduced if...:9 6M (5.5M for regular size printing. OFF ROTATE ON SELECT SET (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) To complete Press 'MENU/SET'. ROTATE Automatically rotate portrait pictures, manually rotate pictures by 90°. ROTATE DISP.
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...'ACCESS' is displayed. Only built-in memory can lead to your computer operating manual. Remove memory card if wishing to use any mode except (Do not move the mode dial while connected to computer.) Connect camera to any other devices Using with Windows 2000, use ' Safely Remove Hardware' ...play motion pictures on your computer ●Use the 'QuickTime' software on the supplied CD-ROM. (Installed as standard on power of both camera and computer Set to computer ACCESS USB cable (always use cable supplied) Align marks and insert Hold here Caution If using AC adaptor, turn...
...'ACCESS' is displayed. Only built-in memory can lead to your computer operating manual. Remove memory card if wishing to use any mode except (Do not move the mode dial while connected to computer.) Connect camera to any other devices Using with Windows 2000, use ' Safely Remove Hardware' ...play motion pictures on your computer ●Use the 'QuickTime' software on the supplied CD-ROM. (Installed as standard on power of both camera and computer Set to computer ACCESS USB cable (always use cable supplied) Align marks and insert Hold here Caution If using AC adaptor, turn...
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... selected if incompatible with other devices Printing (Continued) Print settings Item PRINT WITH DATE NUM. To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set date printing on the printer. (Consult your printer. ●Do not set to print age for 'BABY' (P.42) or 'PET' (P.44) scene modes, or... priority) / (1 picture, no border) / (1 picture, with border) / (2 pictures) / (4 pictures) Items may be printed twice. 78 VQT1B61 Check the date printing settings on your printer's operating manual.) e.g. 2 Connecting with printer.
... selected if incompatible with other devices Printing (Continued) Print settings Item PRINT WITH DATE NUM. To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set date printing on the printer. (Consult your printer. ●Do not set to print age for 'BABY' (P.42) or 'PET' (P.44) scene modes, or... priority) / (1 picture, no border) / (1 picture, with border) / (2 pictures) / (4 pictures) Items may be printed twice. 78 VQT1B61 Check the date printing settings on your printer's operating manual.) e.g. 2 Connecting with printer.
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3 Connecting with the supplied AV cable. Also consult TV operating manual. Set the TV aspect (P.22). Even if you set 'VIDEO OUT' to 'PAL', the output signal will still be NTSC in SETUP menu. Some televisions may cut off both camera and TV. If problems such as picture flickering occur, set '.... Pictures rotated to faulty operation.) If your TV with other AV cables except the supplied one. Turn on a TV screen by connecting your camera to auxiliary input. Change picture mode settings on TV if aspect ratios are not displayed correctly on TV Set to your TV has an SD...
3 Connecting with the supplied AV cable. Also consult TV operating manual. Set the TV aspect (P.22). Even if you set 'VIDEO OUT' to 'PAL', the output signal will still be NTSC in SETUP menu. Some televisions may cut off both camera and TV. If problems such as picture flickering occur, set '.... Pictures rotated to faulty operation.) If your TV with other AV cables except the supplied one. Turn on a TV screen by connecting your camera to auxiliary input. Change picture mode settings on TV if aspect ratios are not displayed correctly on TV Set to your TV has an SD...
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Connect the camera to your computer hard disk. (You can also use the supplied software 'LUMIX Simple Viewer.) Use a USB reader-writer. MAR/15/2007 84 VQT1B61 Using Panasonic cards is still insufficient, try 'Setting white balance manually ' (P.50). Recording Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring Adjust the exposure (P.38). Printing How do I get...
Connect the camera to your computer hard disk. (You can also use the supplied software 'LUMIX Simple Viewer.) Use a USB reader-writer. MAR/15/2007 84 VQT1B61 Using Panasonic cards is still insufficient, try 'Setting white balance manually ' (P.50). Recording Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring Adjust the exposure (P.38). Printing How do I get...
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... settings on printer before printing. (Consult printer operating manual.) Pictures taken on full TV screen. Check 'TV ASPECT' settings (P.22). Picture is inserted into TV. → Connect with PictBridge. Cannot send pictures to camera. Image blurred or not colored. Cannot play computer ... on 'ASPECT RATIO' (P.51). → If printing in PLAY menu. Not connected correctly (P.74). Check whether computer has recognized camera. (See separate 'PC connection') Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in place. Use the supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer- to...
... settings on printer before printing. (Consult printer operating manual.) Pictures taken on full TV screen. Check 'TV ASPECT' settings (P.22). Picture is inserted into TV. → Connect with PictBridge. Cannot send pictures to camera. Image blurred or not colored. Cannot play computer ... on 'ASPECT RATIO' (P.51). → If printing in PLAY menu. Not connected correctly (P.74). Check whether computer has recognized camera. (See separate 'PC connection') Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in place. Use the supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer- to...