Panasonic DMC-TZ10 manual

Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ10/DMC-ZS7 DMC-TZ8/DMC-ZS5 Before use, please read these instructions completely . VQT2R48[...]

2 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 3 Quick start guide Contents The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the Clock before use. When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory ( → 16). Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card T urn on the power Set REC/PLA Y swi[...]

2 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 3 Quick start guide Contents The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the Clock before use. When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory ( → 16). Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card T urn on the power Set REC/PLA Y swi[...]

4 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 5 Contents (Continued) Application (Record) Changing recording information display .................................................. 46 T aking pictures with flash ................... 47 T aking close-up pictures .................... 49 ‘T ele macro’ function ............................. 49 [MACRO ZOOM]......................[...]

4 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 5 Contents (Continued) Application (Record) Changing recording information display .................................................. 46 T aking pictures with flash ................... 47 T aking close-up pictures .................... 49 ‘T ele macro’ function ............................. 49 [MACRO ZOOM]......................[...]

6 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 7 Before use ■ Do a test shot first! Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion pictures/still pictures with audio) successfully . ■ We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage. Panasonic will not provide compensation even if damage is caused by faults with camera [...]

6 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 7 Before use ■ Do a test shot first! Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion pictures/still pictures with audio) successfully . ■ We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage. Panasonic will not provide compensation even if damage is caused by faults with camera [...]

8 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 9 Names of parts Before use (Continued) Cursor button [MENU/SET] (menu display/set/finish) ( → 20) Left cursor button ( ◄ ) • Self-timer ( → 52) Down cursor button ( ▼ ) • Macro Mode ( → 49) • AF Lock (AF T racking) ( → 36, 99) T ripod receptacle Card/Battery door ( → 14) Release lever ( → 14) Hand strap eyel[...]

8 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 9 Names of parts Before use (Continued) Cursor button [MENU/SET] (menu display/set/finish) ( → 20) Left cursor button ( ◄ ) • Self-timer ( → 52) Down cursor button ( ▼ ) • Macro Mode ( → 49) • AF Lock (AF T racking) ( → 36, 99) T ripod receptacle Card/Battery door ( → 14) Release lever ( → 14) Hand strap eyel[...]

10 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 1 1 Charging battery Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) Names of parts Cursor button ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs a[...]

10 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 1 1 Charging battery Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) Names of parts Cursor button ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs a[...]

12 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 13 Charging battery (Continued) Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and recording time Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or [LCD MODE] are used frequently; or in colder climates. The number of recordable pictures and the recording time will also be reduced if the GPS function is operating. ■ Recording still pictur[...]

12 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 13 Charging battery (Continued) Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and recording time Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or [LCD MODE] are used frequently; or in colder climates. The number of recordable pictures and the recording time will also be reduced if the GPS function is operating. ■ Recording still pictur[...]

14 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 15 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid [OPEN] [LOCK] Release lever Completely insert battery and card • Battery: Push in until the lever is locked • Memory card: Push in until it clicks Close lid Slide to the [LOCK] position.[...]

14 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 15 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid [OPEN] [LOCK] Release lever Completely insert battery and card • Battery: Push in until the lever is locked • Memory card: Push in until it clicks Close lid Slide to the [LOCK] position.[...]

16 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 17 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Setting the Clock ( The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) Remaining battery and memory capacity Pictures remaining ( → 174, → 176) Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) Remaining battery (only when using[...]

16 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 17 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Setting the Clock ( The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) Remaining battery and memory capacity Pictures remaining ( → 174, → 176) Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) Remaining battery (only when using[...]

18 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 19 Setting the Clock (Continued) Setting the Clock ( The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) If automatically correcting time of day , select [YES] • T o manually set date and time → select [NO]. • T o return to the previous screen, press . When [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] Set your ho[...]

18 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 19 Setting the Clock (Continued) Setting the Clock ( The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) If automatically correcting time of day , select [YES] • T o manually set date and time → select [NO]. • T o return to the previous screen, press . When [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] Set your ho[...]

20 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 21 Settings display may vary according to items. Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting. Setting the menu Menu type ■ T o restore default settings [RESET] ( → 26) Bring up the menu Each item’s background colour changes when it is selected Select the [SETUP] menu Highlight Select and return to menu items Ba[...]

20 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 21 Settings display may vary according to items. Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting. Setting the menu Menu type ■ T o restore default settings [RESET] ( → 26) Bring up the menu Each item’s background colour changes when it is selected Select the [SETUP] menu Highlight Select and return to menu items Ba[...]

22 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 23 Using the [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu ( → 20) [CLOCK SET] Set the date and time. ( → 17, 19) Set time, date, and display format. [BEEP] Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds. [BEEP LEVEL] / / : Mute/Low/High [BEEP T ONE] / / : Change beep tone. [SHUTTER VOL.] / / : Mute/Low/Hig[...]

22 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 23 Using the [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu ( → 20) [CLOCK SET] Set the date and time. ( → 17, 19) Set time, date, and display format. [BEEP] Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds. [BEEP LEVEL] / / : Mute/Low/High [BEEP T ONE] / / : Change beep tone. [SHUTTER VOL.] / / : Mute/Low/Hig[...]

24 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 25 For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu ( → 20) Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued) [REC AREA] Enables verification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording. [OFF]/[ON] • Recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpreted as a Guideline. • When using Extra Optical Z[...]

24 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 25 For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu ( → 20) Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued) [REC AREA] Enables verification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording. [OFF]/[ON] • Recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpreted as a Guideline. • When using Extra Optical Z[...]

26 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 27 For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu ( → 20) Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued) [RESET] Reset to the default settings. [RESET REC. SETTINGS?] [YES]/[NO] [RESET SETUP P ARAMETERS?] [YES]/[NO] • Information registered in [F ACE RECOG.] is reset if recording settings are reset. • Resetting the setup p[...]

26 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 27 For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu ( → 20) Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued) [RESET] Reset to the default settings. [RESET REC. SETTINGS?] [YES]/[NO] [RESET SETUP P ARAMETERS?] [YES]/[NO] • Information registered in [F ACE RECOG.] is reset if recording settings are reset. • Resetting the setup p[...]

28 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 29 For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu ( → 20) Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes [VERSION DISP .] Check the version of the camera firmware. Current version is displayed. [FORMA T] Use when [BUIL T -IN MEMORY ERROR] or [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears, or when formatting the built- in mem[...]

28 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 29 For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu ( → 20) Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes [VERSION DISP .] Check the version of the camera firmware. Current version is displayed. [FORMA T] Use when [BUIL T -IN MEMORY ERROR] or [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears, or when formatting the built- in mem[...]

30 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 31 Basic shooting operation Please set the Clock before shooting ( → 17). Holding the camera Mode dial For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ8/DMC-ZS5 ( → 32) Shutter button Motion picture button • Motion pictures can be recorded immediately by pressing the motion picture button. T urn on the power Set to : Still pictu[...]

30 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 31 Basic shooting operation Please set the Clock before shooting ( → 17). Holding the camera Mode dial For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ8/DMC-ZS5 ( → 32) Shutter button Motion picture button • Motion pictures can be recorded immediately by pressing the motion picture button. T urn on the power Set to : Still pictu[...]

32 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 33 Basic shooting operation Holding the camera Mode dial For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ10/DMC-ZS7 ( → 30) Please set the Clock before shooting ( → 19). T urn on the power Set to : Still pictures and motion pictures can be taken. : The captured still pictures and motion pictures can be played back. Set to the desi[...]

32 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 33 Basic shooting operation Holding the camera Mode dial For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ10/DMC-ZS7 ( → 30) Please set the Clock before shooting ( → 19). T urn on the power Set to : Still pictures and motion pictures can be taken. : The captured still pictures and motion pictures can be played back. Set to the desi[...]

34 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 35 T aking pictures with automatic settings [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Recording Mode: ■ T o use flash Select either (Auto) or (Forced Flash Off). • When is used, , (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) and (Slow Sync.) are selected automatically according to the subject type and brightness. For details ( → [...]

34 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 35 T aking pictures with automatic settings [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Recording Mode: ■ T o use flash Select either (Auto) or (Forced Flash Off). • When is used, , (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) and (Slow Sync.) are selected automatically according to the subject type and brightness. For details ( → [...]

36 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 37 T aking pictures with automatic settings [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: T aking pictures with your own settings [PROGRAM AE] Mode Recording Mode: About Happy colours If [COLOR EFFECT] is set to[Happy], both still and motion pictures are clearer , with more vivid colouring. • [Happy] can only be set in [I[...]

36 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 37 T aking pictures with automatic settings [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: T aking pictures with your own settings [PROGRAM AE] Mode Recording Mode: About Happy colours If [COLOR EFFECT] is set to[Happy], both still and motion pictures are clearer , with more vivid colouring. • [Happy] can only be set in [I[...]

38 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 39 T aking pictures with your own settings [PROGRAM AE] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: T aking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: Align focus for desired composition Useful when subject is not in centre of picture. First adjust focus according to subject Hold down halfway Align the AF area with the subject AF area ● Subjects/[...]

38 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 39 T aking pictures with your own settings [PROGRAM AE] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: T aking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: Align focus for desired composition Useful when subject is not in centre of picture. First adjust focus according to subject Hold down halfway Align the AF area with the subject AF area ● Subjects/[...]

40 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 41 T aking pictures with zoom (Continued) Recording Mode: ● The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate. ● In certain Recording Modes, ‘T ele macro’ function ( → 49) is activated when maximum zoom ratio is reached. ● A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled picture[...]

40 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 41 T aking pictures with zoom (Continued) Recording Mode: ● The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate. ● In certain Recording Modes, ‘T ele macro’ function ( → 49) is activated when maximum zoom ratio is reached. ● A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled picture[...]

42 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 43 T aking pictures with zoom (Continued) Recording Mode: [DIGIT AL ZOOM] Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extra Optical Zoom. (Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality .) Display the [REC] menu Select [ON] Select [DIGIT AL ZOOM] Close the menu Easy Zoom: For zooming rapidly to maximum ratio Zoom to [...]

42 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 43 T aking pictures with zoom (Continued) Recording Mode: [DIGIT AL ZOOM] Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extra Optical Zoom. (Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality .) Display the [REC] menu Select [ON] Select [DIGIT AL ZOOM] Close the menu Easy Zoom: For zooming rapidly to maximum ratio Zoom to [...]

44 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 45 V iewing your pictures [NORMAL PLA Y] Playback Mode: Deleting pictures Playback Mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory . (Clipboard pictures can only be played back in [CLIPBOARD] Mode ( → 1 10).) Select type of deletio[...]

44 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 45 V iewing your pictures [NORMAL PLA Y] Playback Mode: Deleting pictures Playback Mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory . (Clipboard pictures can only be played back in [CLIPBOARD] Mode ( → 1 10).) Select type of deletio[...]

46 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 47 Changing recording information display T aking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms. ■ Histogram Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture. (Guide) A peak in[...]

46 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 47 Changing recording information display T aking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms. ■ Histogram Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture. (Guide) A peak in[...]

48 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 49 T aking pictures with flash (Continued) Recording Mode: T aking close-up pictures Recording Mode: ■ A vailable types in each mode ( ○ : Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) ○ ∗ ○○○ ○ ○ – ○ ––––– ○ – ○○ – ○ –––– – – – – ○ – ○○○ ○ ○ – ○ ?[...]

48 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 49 T aking pictures with flash (Continued) Recording Mode: T aking close-up pictures Recording Mode: ■ A vailable types in each mode ( ○ : Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) ○ ∗ ○○○ ○ ○ – ○ ––––– ○ – ○○ – ○ –––– – – – – ○ – ○○○ ○ ○ – ○ ?[...]

50 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 51 T aking close-up pictures (Continued) Recording Mode: Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment ● In [MACRO ZOOM], higher magnification results in lower picture quality . ● When [MACRO ZOOM] is set, Extra Optical Zoom or [i.ZOOM] does not work. ● [MACRO ZOOM] setting cannot be used while [...]

50 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 51 T aking close-up pictures (Continued) Recording Mode: Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment ● In [MACRO ZOOM], higher magnification results in lower picture quality . ● When [MACRO ZOOM] is set, Extra Optical Zoom or [i.ZOOM] does not work. ● [MACRO ZOOM] setting cannot be used while [...]

52 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 53 T aking pictures with self-timer Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. ● When set to [BURST], 3 pictures are taken. When set to the [FLASH BURST] Scene Mode, 5 pictures are taken. ● Focus will be au[...]

52 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 53 T aking pictures with self-timer Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. ● When set to [BURST], 3 pictures are taken. When set to the [FLASH BURST] Scene Mode, 5 pictures are taken. ● Focus will be au[...]

54 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 55 T aking pictures by automatically changing the aspect ratio [MUL TI ASPECT] Recording Mode: Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically . After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard. First picture 0EV (Standard) Second picture -1EV (Darker) Third picture +1EV ([...]

54 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 55 T aking pictures by automatically changing the aspect ratio [MUL TI ASPECT] Recording Mode: Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically . After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard. First picture 0EV (Standard) Second picture -1EV (Darker) Third picture +1EV ([...]

56 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 57 When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. Set to (recording) Set to ([APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode) Determine aperture value • When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in[...]

56 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 57 When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. Set to (recording) Set to ([APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode) Determine aperture value • When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in[...]

58 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 59 This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness). Also, long-exposure recording of up to 60 seconds is possible. Set to (recording) Set to ([MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode) • Manual exposure assist is displayed. [...]

58 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 59 This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness). Also, long-exposure recording of up to 60 seconds is possible. Set to (recording) Set to ([MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode) • Manual exposure assist is displayed. [...]

60 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 61 T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: [CUSTOM] Switch to your own settings and record Settings registered in [CUST .SET MEM.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to . Set to (recording) Set to (Custom Mode) Select custom set • Press [DISPLA Y] to display the registered settings co[...]

60 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 61 T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: [CUSTOM] Switch to your own settings and record Settings registered in [CUST .SET MEM.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to . Set to (recording) Set to (Custom Mode) Select custom set • Press [DISPLA Y] to display the registered settings co[...]

62 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 63 How to select a scene ( → 61) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 48) T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: [PORTRAIT] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. T ips • Stand as close as possible to subject. • Zoom: As telescopic a[...]

62 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 63 How to select a scene ( → 61) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 48) T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: [PORTRAIT] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. T ips • Stand as close as possible to subject. • Zoom: As telescopic a[...]

64 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 65 How to select a scene ( → 61) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 48) T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: [NIGHT PORTRAIT] T akes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. T ips • Use flash. • Subject should not move. • T ripod, self-timer recommended.[...]

64 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 65 How to select a scene ( → 61) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 48) T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: [NIGHT PORTRAIT] T akes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. T ips • Use flash. • Subject should not move. • T ripod, self-timer recommended.[...]

66 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 67 How to select a scene ( → 61) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 48) T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: [HIGH SENS.] Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with ▲▼ and press [MENU/SET]. T ips • Focus (same as macr[...]

66 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 67 How to select a scene ( → 61) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 48) T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: [HIGH SENS.] Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with ▲▼ and press [MENU/SET]. T ips • Focus (same as macr[...]

68 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 69 How to select a scene ( → 61) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 48) T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: [FIREWORKS] T akes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky . T ips • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away . • T ripod recommended. • Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 se[...]

68 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 69 How to select a scene ( → 61) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 48) T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: [FIREWORKS] T akes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky . T ips • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away . • T ripod recommended. • Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 se[...]

70 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 71 T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: Registering commonly used scenes [MY SCN MODE]/[MY SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: ● and Both represent the same function. Frequently-used scenes can be preset to each position so that you can quickly and easily switch to the desired Scene Mode. ●[...]

70 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 71 T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: Registering commonly used scenes [MY SCN MODE]/[MY SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: ● and Both represent the same function. Frequently-used scenes can be preset to each position so that you can quickly and easily switch to the desired Scene Mode. ●[...]

72 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 73 T aking motion pictures Recording Mode: Set to Set to a position other than Press to start recording There is no halfway pressing operation. Recording is started after switching to the motion picture recording screen. Switching motion picture mode ∗ Motion picture recording screen ∗ Actual screen displayed may vary accordi[...]

72 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 73 T aking motion pictures Recording Mode: Set to Set to a position other than Press to start recording There is no halfway pressing operation. Recording is started after switching to the motion picture recording screen. Switching motion picture mode ∗ Motion picture recording screen ∗ Actual screen displayed may vary accordi[...]

74 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 75 T aking motion pictures (Continued) Recording Mode: For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ8/DMC-ZS5 ( → 76) ● For information on the available recording time ( → 174) ● Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 4’ ∗ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures in [A VCHD Lite(GPS REC)]/ [A VCHD Lite]. Using a[...]

74 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 75 T aking motion pictures (Continued) Recording Mode: For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ8/DMC-ZS5 ( → 76) ● For information on the available recording time ( → 174) ● Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 4’ ∗ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures in [A VCHD Lite(GPS REC)]/ [A VCHD Lite]. Using a[...]

76 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 77 T aking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: Playing back motion pictures ( → 1 15) ● For information on the available recording time ( → 176) ● Depending on the type of card used, a card-access display may appear for a while after motion picture recording. This does not indicate a problem. ● Immedia[...]

76 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 77 T aking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: Playing back motion pictures ( → 1 15) ● For information on the available recording time ( → 176) ● Depending on the type of card used, a card-access display may appear for a while after motion picture recording. This does not indicate a problem. ● Immedia[...]

78 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 79 Recording with the Face Recognition function [F ACE RECOG.] Recording Mode: T o enable the Face Recognition function, register a face picture ( → 79), or set the automatic registration of face pictures ( → 82) to [ON]. (The Face Recognition function is not enabled at the time of purchase.) ■ How the Face Recognition func[...]

78 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 79 Recording with the Face Recognition function [F ACE RECOG.] Recording Mode: T o enable the Face Recognition function, register a face picture ( → 79), or set the automatic registration of face pictures ( → 82) to [ON]. (The Face Recognition function is not enabled at the time of purchase.) ■ How the Face Recognition func[...]

80 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 81 Recording with the Face Recognition function [F ACE RECOG.] (continued) Recording Mode: Select [F ACE RECOG.] from the [REC] menu ( → 20) Select [MEMOR Y] with ▲▼ , and then press [MENU/SET] Select the frame for the unregistered face picture • If 6 people are already registered, first delete a registered person. ( → [...]

80 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 81 Recording with the Face Recognition function [F ACE RECOG.] (continued) Recording Mode: Select [F ACE RECOG.] from the [REC] menu ( → 20) Select [MEMOR Y] with ▲▼ , and then press [MENU/SET] Select the frame for the unregistered face picture • If 6 people are already registered, first delete a registered person. ( → [...]

82 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 83 Recording with the Face Recognition function [F ACE RECOG.] (continued) Recording Mode: Automatically register face pictures Y ou can set the camera so that the registration screen automatically displays after recording a subject that is recorded many times. Select [F ACE RECOG.] from the [REC] menu ( → 20) Select [SET] Sele[...]

82 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 83 Recording with the Face Recognition function [F ACE RECOG.] (continued) Recording Mode: Automatically register face pictures Y ou can set the camera so that the registration screen automatically displays after recording a subject that is recorded many times. Select [F ACE RECOG.] from the [REC] menu ( → 20) Select [SET] Sele[...]

84 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 85 Recording the place of recording with GPS Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Record only (Cannot set) Before use, read “About GPS” ( → 8) and “User License Agreement for Location Name Data” ( → 165). What is GPS? GPS is an abbreviation for Global Positioning System, which enables people to find their locations using GPS satel[...]

84 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 85 Recording the place of recording with GPS Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Record only (Cannot set) Before use, read “About GPS” ( → 8) and “User License Agreement for Location Name Data” ( → 165). What is GPS? GPS is an abbreviation for Global Positioning System, which enables people to find their locations using GPS satel[...]

86 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 87 Recording the place of recording with GPS (continued) Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Record only (Cannot set) Change the recorded place name information If positioning results and current position are different from each other , or if there are other candidate locations, you can change the information to nearby place names or landmar[...]

86 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 87 Recording the place of recording with GPS (continued) Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Record only (Cannot set) Change the recorded place name information If positioning results and current position are different from each other , or if there are other candidate locations, you can change the information to nearby place names or landmar[...]

88 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 89 Recording the place of recording with GPS (continued) Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Record only (Cannot set) Using GPS to set the Clock Using the date and time information in the GPS signal, the camera can automatically update its [CLOCK SET]. Also, after moving from your home area to one in a different time zone, the time is change[...]

88 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 89 Recording the place of recording with GPS (continued) Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Record only (Cannot set) Using GPS to set the Clock Using the date and time information in the GPS signal, the camera can automatically update its [CLOCK SET]. Also, after moving from your home area to one in a different time zone, the time is change[...]

90 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 91 Useful features for travel [TRA VEL MODE] Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ ∗ Recording only . (Cannot set.) [TRA VEL DA TE] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, which day of your trip the picture was recorded will be recorded. Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance ( → 19). Select [TRA VEL DA TE] from [TRA VEL MOD[...]

90 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 91 Useful features for travel [TRA VEL MODE] Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ ∗ Recording only . (Cannot set.) [TRA VEL DA TE] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, which day of your trip the picture was recorded will be recorded. Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance ( → 19). Select [TRA VEL DA TE] from [TRA VEL MOD[...]

92 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 93 Useful features for travel [TRA VEL MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ ∗ Recording only . (Cannot set.) [LOCA TION] Record your destination. Once the [TRA VEL SETUP] is set, you can set the destination. Select [LOCA TION] in step on the previous page Select [SET] Enter your destination • Entering text ( → 1 13) Cl[...]

92 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 93 Useful features for travel [TRA VEL MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ ∗ Recording only . (Cannot set.) [LOCA TION] Record your destination. Once the [TRA VEL SETUP] is set, you can set the destination. Select [LOCA TION] in step on the previous page Select [SET] Enter your destination • Entering text ( → 1 13) Cl[...]

94 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 95 Using the [REC] menu Useful features for travel [TRA VEL MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ ● For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) ● ‘Quick menu’ ( → 1 12) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. [PICTURE SIZE] Set size of picture. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this sett[...]

94 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 95 Using the [REC] menu Useful features for travel [TRA VEL MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ ● For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) ● ‘Quick menu’ ( → 1 12) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. [PICTURE SIZE] Set size of picture. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this sett[...]

96 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 97 For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) Using the [REC] menu (Continued) [QUALITY] Set quality of picture. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: Fine (High quality , priority to picture quality) Standard (Standard quality , priority to the number of pictures) [ASPECT RA TIO] Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed accordi[...]

96 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 97 For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) Using the [REC] menu (Continued) [QUALITY] Set quality of picture. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: Fine (High quality , priority to picture quality) Standard (Standard quality , priority to the number of pictures) [ASPECT RA TIO] Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed accordi[...]

98 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 99 For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) Using the [REC] menu (Continued) [WHITE BALANCE] Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [ A WB] (automatic) / (outdoor , clear sky) / (outdoor , cloudy sky) / (outdoor , shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses v[...]

98 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 99 For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) Using the [REC] menu (Continued) [WHITE BALANCE] Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [ A WB] (automatic) / (outdoor , clear sky) / (outdoor , cloudy sky) / (outdoor , shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses v[...]

100 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 101 For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) Using the [REC] menu (Continued) Determined position for focus (1-area-focusing (High speed: Focuses faster than other settings)) (1-area-focusing) (Spot-focusing) 1-area-focusing (High speed)/ 1-area-focusing: Focuses on AF area in centre of picture. (Recommended when focus is dif[...]

100 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 101 For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) Using the [REC] menu (Continued) Determined position for focus (1-area-focusing (High speed: Focuses faster than other settings)) (1-area-focusing) (Spot-focusing) 1-area-focusing (High speed)/ 1-area-focusing: Focuses on AF area in centre of picture. (Recommended when focus is dif[...]

102 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 103 For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) Using the [REC] menu (Continued) [I.EXPOSURE] Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colours when there is significant contrast between background and subject. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [OFF]/[LOW]/[ST ANDARD]/[HIGH] ● [LOW], [ST ANDARD] and [HI[...]

102 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 103 For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) Using the [REC] menu (Continued) [I.EXPOSURE] Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colours when there is significant contrast between background and subject. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [OFF]/[LOW]/[ST ANDARD]/[HIGH] ● [LOW], [ST ANDARD] and [HI[...]

104 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 105 For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) Using the [REC] menu (Continued) [PICT .ADJ.] The elements that determine picture quality are set for each item and the pictures you record are adjusted to your preferred picture quality . ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: Settings content Settings and effect – + [CONTRAST] The d[...]

104 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 105 For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) Using the [REC] menu (Continued) [PICT .ADJ.] The elements that determine picture quality are set for each item and the pictures you record are adjusted to your preferred picture quality . ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: Settings content Settings and effect – + [CONTRAST] The d[...]

106 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 107 For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) Using the [REC] menu (Continued) [AUDIO REC.] Sounds can also be recorded with pictures. This is useful for conversation or memo recording. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [OFF]/[ON] (Record approx. 5 seconds of sound ( displayed on screen)) ● T o cancel recording → Press [ME[...]

106 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 107 For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) Using the [REC] menu (Continued) [AUDIO REC.] Sounds can also be recorded with pictures. This is useful for conversation or memo recording. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [OFF]/[ON] (Record approx. 5 seconds of sound ( displayed on screen)) ● T o cancel recording → Press [ME[...]

108 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 109 For [MOTION PICTURE] menu setting procedures ( → 20) Using the [MOTION PICTURE] menu ■ Settings: [A VCHD Lite(GPS REC)] in [REC MODE] Setting Resolution Bit rate ∗ 1 Aspect ratio [GSH] 1280 x 720 17 Mbps 16:9 [GH] 1280 x 720 13 Mbps [GL] 1280 x 720 9 Mbps [A VCHD Lite] in [REC MODE] Setting Resolution Bit rate ∗ 1 As[...]

108 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 109 For [MOTION PICTURE] menu setting procedures ( → 20) Using the [MOTION PICTURE] menu ■ Settings: [A VCHD Lite(GPS REC)] in [REC MODE] Setting Resolution Bit rate ∗ 1 Aspect ratio [GSH] 1280 x 720 17 Mbps 16:9 [GH] 1280 x 720 13 Mbps [GL] 1280 x 720 9 Mbps [A VCHD Lite] in [REC MODE] Setting Resolution Bit rate ∗ 1 As[...]

1 10 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 1 1 1 T aking/viewing clipboard pictures [CLIPBOARD] Mode Mode: Set to Set to T ake a clipboard picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) Viewing clipboard pictures Set REC/PLA Y switch to Set mode dial to ● Can be viewed with same operations as with pictures taken in [...]

1 10 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 1 1 1 T aking/viewing clipboard pictures [CLIPBOARD] Mode Mode: Set to Set to T ake a clipboard picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) Viewing clipboard pictures Set REC/PLA Y switch to Set mode dial to ● Can be viewed with same operations as with pictures taken in [...]

1 12 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 1 13 Using Quick menu Entering T ext ■ GPS function operations When [ON] or is selected in the [GPS SETTING] item, the following operations are available: • [GPS AREA SELECT] → Press [DISPLA Y] ● For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) ● Setting items displayed vary depending on Recording Mode. Recording menu item[...]

1 12 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 1 13 Using Quick menu Entering T ext ■ GPS function operations When [ON] or is selected in the [GPS SETTING] item, the following operations are available: • [GPS AREA SELECT] → Press [DISPLA Y] ● For [REC] menu setting procedures ( → 20) ● Setting items displayed vary depending on Recording Mode. Recording menu item[...]

1 14 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 1 15 V iewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) Playback Mode: W atching motion pictures/still pictures with audio Playback Mode: Y ou can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi Playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (Calendar Playback). ■ T o restore T urn to T side ■ T o change from 12/30-screen[...]

1 14 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 1 15 V iewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) Playback Mode: W atching motion pictures/still pictures with audio Playback Mode: Y ou can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi Playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (Calendar Playback). ■ T o restore T urn to T side ■ T o change from 12/30-screen[...]

1 16 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 1 17 Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Playback Mode: Splitting up motion pictures Playback Mode: Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture. Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playback ▲ : Pause/playback ◄ : Fast rewind (2 steps) (during[...]

1 16 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 1 17 Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Playback Mode: Splitting up motion pictures Playback Mode: Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture. Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playback ▲ : Pause/playback ◄ : Fast rewind (2 steps) (during[...]

1 18 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 1 19 Different playback methods [PLA YBACK MODE] Playback Mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. ■ [NORMAL PLA Y] ( → 44) ■ [SLIDE SHOW] ( → 1 19) ■ [MODE PLA Y] ( → 120) ■ [GPS AREA PLA Y] ( → 121) ■ [TRA VEL PLA Y] ( → 122) ■ [CA TEGOR Y PLA Y] ( → 124) ■ [F A VORITE PLA Y] [...]

1 18 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 1 19 Different playback methods [PLA YBACK MODE] Playback Mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. ■ [NORMAL PLA Y] ( → 44) ■ [SLIDE SHOW] ( → 1 19) ■ [MODE PLA Y] ( → 120) ■ [GPS AREA PLA Y] ( → 121) ■ [TRA VEL PLA Y] ( → 122) ■ [CA TEGOR Y PLA Y] ( → 124) ■ [F A VORITE PLA Y] [...]

120 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 121 Different playback methods [PLA YBACK MODE] (Continued) Playback Mode: For switching [PLA YBACK MODE] procedure ( → 1 18) ■ Operations during Slide Show During motion picture playback During still picture playback V olume down V olume up Pause/play Stop (When paused) Previous (During playback) T o start of motion picture[...]

120 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 121 Different playback methods [PLA YBACK MODE] (Continued) Playback Mode: For switching [PLA YBACK MODE] procedure ( → 1 18) ■ Operations during Slide Show During motion picture playback During still picture playback V olume down V olume up Pause/play Stop (When paused) Previous (During playback) T o start of motion picture[...]

122 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 123 Different playback methods [PLA YBACK MODE] (Continued) Playback Mode: For switching [PLA YBACK MODE] procedure ( → 1 18) [TRA VEL PLA Y] Play back only pictures recorded at your destination. ■ Play back by travel date Pictures can be played back by travel date if [TRA VEL SETUP] /[TRA VEL DA TE] was set at the time of t[...]

122 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 123 Different playback methods [PLA YBACK MODE] (Continued) Playback Mode: For switching [PLA YBACK MODE] procedure ( → 1 18) [TRA VEL PLA Y] Play back only pictures recorded at your destination. ■ Play back by travel date Pictures can be played back by travel date if [TRA VEL SETUP] /[TRA VEL DA TE] was set at the time of t[...]

124 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 125 Different playback methods [PLA YBACK MODE] (Continued) Playback Mode: For switching [PLA YBACK MODE] procedure ( → 1 18) [F A VORITE PLA Y] Manually play pictures set in [F A VORITE] (displayed only when [F A VORITE] pictures are present and setting is [ON]). View pictures Previous Next ● Calendar display cannot be used[...]

124 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 125 Different playback methods [PLA YBACK MODE] (Continued) Playback Mode: For switching [PLA YBACK MODE] procedure ( → 1 18) [F A VORITE PLA Y] Manually play pictures set in [F A VORITE] (displayed only when [F A VORITE] pictures are present and setting is [ON]). View pictures Previous Next ● Calendar display cannot be used[...]

126 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 127 Using the [PLA YBACK] menu Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except ) For the [PLA YBACK] menu setting procedure ( → 20). Y ou can edit or protect recorded pictures. • Depending on the Playback Mode, some [PLA YBACK] menu items are not displayed. • New pictures are created after editing pictures with tools such as [[...]

126 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 127 Using the [PLA YBACK] menu Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except ) For the [PLA YBACK] menu setting procedure ( → 20). Y ou can edit or protect recorded pictures. • Depending on the Playback Mode, some [PLA YBACK] menu items are not displayed. • New pictures are created after editing pictures with tools such as [[...]

128 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 129 Using the [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except ) For the [PLA YBACK] menu setting procedure ( → 20). ■ Items that can be stamped [SHOOTING DA TE] [W/O TIME]: Stamps recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamps recording date and time [NAME] : Stamp name registered in Face Recognition : Stamp nam[...]

128 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 129 Using the [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except ) For the [PLA YBACK] menu setting procedure ( → 20). ■ Items that can be stamped [SHOOTING DA TE] [W/O TIME]: Stamps recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamps recording date and time [NAME] : Stamp name registered in Face Recognition : Stamp nam[...]

130 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 131 Using the [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except ) For the [PLA YBACK] menu setting procedure ( → 20). [CROPPING] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [PLA YBACK] menu → Select [CROPPING] Press ◄► to select a still picture, and then press [...]

130 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 131 Using the [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except ) For the [PLA YBACK] menu setting procedure ( → 20). [CROPPING] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [PLA YBACK] menu → Select [CROPPING] Press ◄► to select a still picture, and then press [...]

132 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 133 Using the [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except ) For the [PLA YBACK] menu setting procedure ( → 20). [F A VORITE] By labeling your favourite pictures with a star ( ), you can enjoy [SLIDE SHOW] or [F A VORITE PLA Y] of these pictures only , or you can delete all pictures except your favo[...]

132 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 133 Using the [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except ) For the [PLA YBACK] menu setting procedure ( → 20). [F A VORITE] By labeling your favourite pictures with a star ( ), you can enjoy [SLIDE SHOW] or [F A VORITE PLA Y] of these pictures only , or you can delete all pictures except your favo[...]

134 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 135 Using the [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except ) For the [PLA YBACK] menu setting procedure ( → 20). [PROTECT] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [PLA YBACK] menu → Select [PROTECT] Select [SINGLE] or [MUL T[...]

134 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 135 Using the [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except ) For the [PLA YBACK] menu setting procedure ( → 20). [PROTECT] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [PLA YBACK] menu → Select [PROTECT] Select [SINGLE] or [MUL T[...]

136 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 137 Using the [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except ) For the [PLA YBACK] menu setting procedure ( → 20). [COPY] Y ou can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [PLA YBACK] menu → Select [COPY] Select the copy method (direction) : Copy all pictur[...]

136 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 137 Using the [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except ) For the [PLA YBACK] menu setting procedure ( → 20). [COPY] Y ou can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [PLA YBACK] menu → Select [COPY] Select the copy method (direction) : Copy all pictur[...]

138 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 139 Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, A VCHD Lite ∗ , Motion JPEG). Follow the correct method for your device. ∗ only Dubbing playback pictures via A V cables A vailable fil[...]

138 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 139 Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, A VCHD Lite ∗ , Motion JPEG). Follow the correct method for your device. ∗ only Dubbing playback pictures via A V cables A vailable fil[...]

140 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 141 Using with your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together . • If your computer does not support SDXC memory cards, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recog[...]

140 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 141 Using with your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together . • If your computer does not support SDXC memory cards, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recog[...]

142 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 143 Using with your PC (Continued) ∗ New folders are created in the following cases: • When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999. • When using cards already containing the same folder number (including pictures taken with other cameras, etc.). • When recording after performing [NO.RESET] ( → 25).[...]

142 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 143 Using with your PC (Continued) ∗ New folders are created in the following cases: • When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999. • When using cards already containing the same folder number (including pictures taken with other cameras, etc.). • When recording after performing [NO.RESET] ( → 25).[...]

144 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 145 Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer . Printing ■ T o cancel print Press [MENU/SET] ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● T urn off power before inserting or re[...]

144 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 145 Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer . Printing ■ T o cancel print Press [MENU/SET] ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● T urn off power before inserting or re[...]

146 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 147 Printing (Continued) Viewing on TV screen Making print settings on camera (Make settings before selecting [PRINT ST ART]) Select item Select setting Item Settings [PRINT WITH DA TE] [OFF]/[ON] [NUM.OF PRINTS] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) [P APER SIZE] (printer takes priority) [L/3.5”×5”] (89×127 mm) [2L/[...]

146 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 147 Printing (Continued) Viewing on TV screen Making print settings on camera (Make settings before selecting [PRINT ST ART]) Select item Select setting Item Settings [PRINT WITH DA TE] [OFF]/[ON] [NUM.OF PRINTS] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) [P APER SIZE] (printer takes priority) [L/3.5”×5”] (89×127 mm) [2L/[...]

148 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 149 V iewing on TV screen (Continued) Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket An HDMI mini cable (optional) can be used to enable viewing of still and motion pictures in high resolution. What is HDMI? High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface for digital video devices. Digital video and audio signals can be output by [...]

148 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 149 V iewing on TV screen (Continued) Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket An HDMI mini cable (optional) can be used to enable viewing of still and motion pictures in high resolution. What is HDMI? High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface for digital video devices. Digital video and audio signals can be output by [...]

150 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 151 V iewing on TV screen (Continued) The DMC-TZ8/DMC-ZS5 does not support VIERA Link. Select a picture with ▲▼◄► , and press [OK] • When operating, refer to the VIERA Link operating panel. T ypes of pictures displayed (switch between them with the red button) Operating panel ■ Switching Playback Mode Y ou can press [...]

150 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 151 V iewing on TV screen (Continued) The DMC-TZ8/DMC-ZS5 does not support VIERA Link. Select a picture with ▲▼◄► , and press [OK] • When operating, refer to the VIERA Link operating panel. T ypes of pictures displayed (switch between them with the red button) Operating panel ■ Switching Playback Mode Y ou can press [...]

152 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 153 Press the [DISPLA Y] button to change display ( → 46). List of LCD monitor displays In recording In playback Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . 1 Recording Mode ( → 31, 108, → 33) Flash ( → 47) Recording quality ( → 108) AF T racking ( → 36, 99) Wind cut ( → 109) Macro recording[...]

152 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 153 Press the [DISPLA Y] button to change display ( → 46). List of LCD monitor displays In recording In playback Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . 1 Recording Mode ( → 31, 108, → 33) Flash ( → 47) Recording quality ( → 108) AF T racking ( → 36, 99) Wind cut ( → 109) Macro recording[...]

154 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 155 Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . Message displays [THIS MEMOR Y CARD CANNOT BE USED] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [THIS MEMOR Y CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] ● Unlock the write-protect switch on the card. ( → 16) [N[...]

154 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 155 Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . Message displays [THIS MEMOR Y CARD CANNOT BE USED] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [THIS MEMOR Y CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] ● Unlock the write-protect switch on the card. ( → 16) [N[...]

156 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 157 T ry checking these items ( → 156 - 162) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. T ry using [RESET] in [SETUP] menu in Recording Mode ( → 26).) Q&A T roubleshooting Battery , power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. ● Battery is not inserted correctly ( → 14), o[...]

156 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 157 T ry checking these items ( → 156 - 162) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. T ry using [RESET] in [SETUP] menu in Recording Mode ( → 26).) Q&A T roubleshooting Battery , power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. ● Battery is not inserted correctly ( → 14), o[...]

158 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 159 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) Recording (continued) Brightness or colouring of recorded picture different from real life. ● T aking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and result in slightly changed brightness or colouring, but this is not a fault. Red banding may appear on the LCD[...]

158 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 159 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) Recording (continued) Brightness or colouring of recorded picture different from real life. ● T aking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and result in slightly changed brightness or colouring, but this is not a fault. Red banding may appear on the LCD[...]

160 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 161 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) Playback (continued) Blacken red areas of recorded pictures. ● When digital red-eye correction ( , , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skin- coloured areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red areas. → We recommend setting [...]

160 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 161 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) Playback (continued) Blacken red areas of recorded pictures. ● When digital red-eye correction ( , , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skin- coloured areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red areas. → We recommend setting [...]

162 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 163 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) Usage cautions and notes Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [LANGUAGE] setting ( → 28). Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Cannot set [AUTO REVIEW]. ● Cannot be set when any of the following are in use: [AUT[...]

162 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 163 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) Usage cautions and notes Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [LANGUAGE] setting ( → 28). Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Cannot set [AUTO REVIEW]. ● Cannot be set when any of the following are in use: [AUT[...]

164 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 165 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Memory cards ● T o prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity . • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ● [...]

164 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 165 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Memory cards ● T o prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity . • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ● [...]

166 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 167 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) No W arranty . This Data is provided to you “as is,” and you agree to use it at your own risk. Panasonic Corporation and its licensors (and their licensors and suppliers) make no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, arising by law or otherwise, in[...]

166 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 167 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) No W arranty . This Data is provided to you “as is,” and you agree to use it at your own risk. Panasonic Corporation and its licensors (and their licensors and suppliers) make no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, arising by law or otherwise, in[...]

168 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 169 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Australia Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia Limited (www .psma.com.au). Austria © Bundesamt für Eich- und V ermessungswesen Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Slovenia and/or Ukraine © EuroGeographics France source: Géoroute[...]

168 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 169 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Australia Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia Limited (www .psma.com.au). Austria © Bundesamt für Eich- und V ermessungswesen Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Slovenia and/or Ukraine © EuroGeographics France source: Géoroute[...]

170 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 171 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) ■ Countries and regions with no landmark information • Some location name information is available, such as country name, region name, and city or town name. Screen display Country or area SWITZERLAND Switzerland LIECHTENSTEIN Liechtenstein THAILAND Thailand UAE UAE TURKEY T urkey UKR[...]

170 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 171 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) ■ Countries and regions with no landmark information • Some location name information is available, such as country name, region name, and city or town name. Screen display Country or area SWITZERLAND Switzerland LIECHTENSTEIN Liechtenstein THAILAND Thailand UAE UAE TURKEY T urkey UKR[...]

172 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 173 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) ■ Landmark types The following points of interest, such as tourist spots and public facilities, are displayed as landmarks. • Although about 30,000 landmarks are registered for Japan and about 500,000 are registered for countries other than Japan, note that some landmarks are not regi[...]

172 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 173 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) ■ Landmark types The following points of interest, such as tourist spots and public facilities, are displayed as landmarks. • Although about 30,000 landmarks are registered for Japan and about 500,000 are registered for countries other than Japan, note that some landmarks are not regi[...]

174 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 175 Recording picture/time capacity ● Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. ● Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly . [REC MODE] [A VCHD Lite(GPS REC)]/ [A VCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] [REC QUALITY] [GSH]/[SH] [GH]/[H] [GL]/[L] [HD] [WVGA[...]

174 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 175 Recording picture/time capacity ● Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. ● Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly . [REC MODE] [A VCHD Lite(GPS REC)]/ [A VCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] [REC QUALITY] [GSH]/[SH] [GH]/[H] [GL]/[L] [HD] [WVGA[...]

176 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 177 ● A maximum of approx. 2 GB of continuous motion picture can be recorded. (Even if there is more than 2 GB of available space on the card, the available recording time will be calculated for a maximum of 2 GB.) The time displayed in the table is the total time. [REC QUALITY] [HD] [WVGA] [VGA] [QVGA] Built-in memory — —[...]

176 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 177 ● A maximum of approx. 2 GB of continuous motion picture can be recorded. (Even if there is more than 2 GB of available space on the card, the available recording time will be calculated for a maximum of 2 GB.) The time displayed in the table is the total time. [REC QUALITY] [HD] [WVGA] [VGA] [QVGA] Built-in memory — —[...]

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