Panasonic DMC-TZ50 manual

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-Pana(7262) or , contact us via the web at: http://www .panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT1U22 P Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely . For details on the Wi-Fi mode function, refer to the Operating Instructions ‘Wi-Fi mode’. Operating Instructions [...]

2 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 3 A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BA TTERY for information on how to recycle this battery . Dear Customer , Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Y ou have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today . Used properly , we?[...]

4 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 5 The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use. When not using a card (sold separately), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P .18). Quick start guide -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union Thi[...]

VQT1U22 7 Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures! INTELLIGENT AUT O ● Make ideal settings for the subject and distance just by pointing the camera! Zoomed-in pictures ● Close-up pictures of people at a distance ‘10x optical zoom’ Rapid zoom ‘EASY ZOOM’ (P .33) Motion pictures ● Capture moving scenes ‘MOTION PICTURE M[...]

8 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 9 Contents Using SETUP menu ..... 22 • CLOCK SET ................ 22 • WORLD TIME • MONIT OR • LCD MODE • BEEP ........................... 23 • VOLUME • GUIDE LINE • HISTOGRAM • TRA VEL DA TE • ECONOMY .................. 24 • AUTO REVIEW • ZOOM RESUME ......... 25 • NO.RESET • RESET • RESET Wi-Fi SET [...]

10 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 1 1 Contents (Continued) For details on the Wi-Fi mode function, refer to the Operating Instructions ‘Wi-Fi mode’. 8 9 10 11 12 Applications (Record) (Continued) T aking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE’ .............................. 52 Useful features for travel ...........................................................[...]

12 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 13 Before use Standard Accessories Do a test shot first! Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion pictures/ 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 wi[...]

14 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 15 Names of parts Product illustrations and screens may vary . Cursor button Mode dial INTELLIGENT AUTO Camera ON/OFF switch (P .19) E.ZOOM button (P .33) Shutter button (P .28) Zoom lever (P .32) Flash (P .29) Lens (P .13) Lens barrel Self-timer indicator (P .42) / AF assist lamp (P .63) Speaker (P .23) Microphone Do not block m[...]

16 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 17 Preparations 1 Charging battery Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) Preparations 2 Inserting battery and card 32 32 32 Approximate battery life • Number of pictures : 300 (at 30-sec intervals) (equivalent to approx. 150 mins) V alues based on CIP A standards. (P .99) Number reduced if intervals longer – [...]

18 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 19 Preparations 2 Inserting battery and card (Continued) Preparations 3 Setting the clock and language Set REC/PLA Y switch to before turning on power . 1 T urn on the power ‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed when power is turned on for the first time. 2 While this message is displayed Press ‘ MENU/SET ’ 3 Adjust ye[...]

20 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 21 Preparations 4 Using menus T o get more out of your camera, you can use a variety of functions and select settings from 4 different menus. Menu type T o restore default settings ‘RESET’ (P .25) 1 Bring up the menu REC EXIT MENU SELECT ASPECT RATIO PICTURE SIZE SENSITIVITY AUT O OFF INTELLIGENT ISO QUALITY Selecting menu ty[...]

22 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 23 Preparations 5 Using SETUP menu Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. CLOCK SET Set the date and time. (P .19) Set time, date, and display format. WORLD TIME Set the local time at an overseas destination. (P .54) DESTINA TION: Set the local time at o[...]

24 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 25 Preparations 5 Using SETUP menu (Continued) ECONOMY T urn off LCD monitor and power while not in use to save battery consumption. POWER SA VE OFF/2MIN./ 5 MIN. /10MIN. : Automatically shut off power while not in use. • T o restore → Press the shutter button halfway , or turn on the power again. • Cannot be used in the fo[...]

26 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 27 Preparations 5 Using SETUP menu (Continued) USB MODE Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable. SELECT ON CONNECTION : Select ‘PC’ or ‘PictBridge(PTP)’ each time you connect to a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer . PictBridge (PTP) : Select when co[...]

28 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 29 Basics 1 T aking picture with automatic settings Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’, ‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually . Automatic scene dis[...]

30 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 31 Basics 2 T aking pictures with your own settings Using REC menu (P .55) to change settings and set up your own recording environment. 1 T urn on the power Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. 2 Set to 3 Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode) NORMAL PICTURE 4 T ake a picture Press halfway (Adjust the focus) Press fully F3.3[...]

32 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 33 Basics 3 T aking pictures with zoom Y ou can zoom in up to 10 times with ‘optical zoom’, and up to 16.9 times with ‘EX optical zoom’ with lower picture quality . Y ou can also use ‘digital zoom’ to zoom in even further . 1 Zoom In/Out Restore Enlarge T urn to W side T urn to T side 5 5 1X 1X 0.05m - п 0.05m - п 5[...]

34 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 35 Basics 3 T aking pictures with zoom (Continued) Basics 4 V iewing your pictures (Play) Enlarging further ‘ DIGIT AL ZOOM’ Zoom 4 times further than optical/extended optical zoom (maximum 40x – 67.5x). (Note that, with digital zoom, enlarging will lessen picture quality .) 1 Display REC menu 3 Select ‘ON’ REC EXIT MEN[...]

36 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 37 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 the center represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a ref[...]

38 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 39 1 Display ‘FLASH’ 2 Select the desired type FLASH FORCED FLASH ON FORCED FLASH OFF AUTO/RED-EYE AUTO SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE SET SELECT Displayed for approx. 5 sec. (Screen example: NORMAL PICTURE mode ) Can also be selected with ► . T ype, operations Uses AUTO • Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use 1 AUT[...]

40 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 41 T o enlarge the subject, you can take pictures from even closer up than the normal focus range allows (up to 5 cm [0.17 feet] for max. W) by using ‘MACRO ( )’. 1 Set to 2 Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode) or (MOTION PICTURE mode) 3 Set to ‘MACRO’ display 5 5 • T o cancel Macro mode → Press ▼ again. Mode dial T aking c[...]

42 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 43 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. After self-timer lamp stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF assist lamp. This function cannot be used in the ‘UNDERW A TER’ and ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene modes or in MOTIO[...]

44 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 45 Scene types Selecting a scene mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of your picture. Following REC menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected manually (available settings vary according to scene setting). ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’,’SENSITIVITY’, ‘METERING MODE’, ‘I.EXPOS[...]

46 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 47 PORTRAIT Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is (face detection). T ips • Stand as close as possible to subject. • Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) SOFT SKIN Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portrai[...]

48 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 49 BABY Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors. • Age and name will be displayed for approx. 5 seconds after setting this mode. • Age display format depends on LANGUAGE setting. • ‘AGE’ and ‘NAME’ print setting can be made on your computer using the supplied CD-ROM (PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-). T ext may also be stam[...]

50 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 51 ST ARRY SKY T ake clear pictures of starry skies or dark subjects. • Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF AUDIO REC.: OFF CONTINUOUS AF: OFF ST ABILIZER: OFF SENSITIVITY : ISO100 • ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUT O BRACKET’, and ‘BURST’ cannot be used. • Shutter speed settings Select with ▲▼ , and press ‘MENU/S[...]

52 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 53 Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound). Y ou can record motion pictures while zooming. (We recommend using a card of at least 10 MB/s (as marked on its packaging, etc.).) Do not block microphone (P .14) with fingers. Release shutter button immediately after pressing. No audio will b[...]

54 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 55 Upon your return Go through steps 1 , 2 and 3 on the upper left, and return to the original time. T o set/release summer time Press ▲ in step 2 . (Press again to release) Clock settings will not be changed even if home summer time is set. Advance the clock setting by one hour . Pictures recorded when set to destination will [...]

56 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 57 ASPECT RA TIO Aspect ratio of picture can be changed according to printing or playback format. Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘ASPECT RA TIO’ (P .20) Settings: (Still pictures only) 4 3 3 2 9 16 Same as 4:3 TV or computer Same as normal film camera For playback on widescreen/ high definition TV Edges[...]

58 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 59 WHITE BALANCE Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural. Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘WHITE BALANCE’ (P .20) Settings: A WB (automatic) / (outdoor , clear sky) / (outdoor , cloudy sky) / (outdoor , shade) / (halogen lighting) / (uses value set in ) / (set manually) [...]

60 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 61 Determined position for focus Single-area-focusing (High speed) Single-area-focusing Spot-focusing Single-area-focusing (High speed)/ Single-area-focusing: Focuses on AF area in center of picture. (Recommended for when focus is difficult to align) Spot-focusing: Focuses on smaller , limited area. AF area Spot AF area When usin[...]

62 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 63 DIGIT AL ZOOM Multiplies effect of optical zoom or extended optical zoom by up to 4 times. (See P .34 for details) Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘DIGIT AL ZOOM’ (P .20) Settings: OFF /ON COLOR MODE Set color effects. Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘COLOR MODE’ (P .20) Sett[...]

64 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 65 Applications (Record) 11 T aking/viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD) Useful for taking pictures of timetables and maps instead of taking memos. Regardless of presence of card, pictures will always be saved to clipboard folder of built-in memory , so that they can be distinguished from normal pictures and viewed immediately [...]

66 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 67 REC menu items can be called up easily (settings items displayed vary depending on recording mode). 1 Set to 2 Display ‘Quick setting’ Hold MODE 1 STABILIZER AUT O AWB 4:3 Quick setting 3 Select item and setting Press Select MENU EXIT SELECT AWB AU TO 4:3 AWB Item Setting AWB AWB AUT O 4:3 Applications (Record) 12 Quick se[...]

68 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 69 T o make single picture from 9 surrounding frames → Press ‘MENU/SET’ between steps and above to set to 9-screen display (Press again to return to one-screen display) • T o advance by 3 frames: ▲▼ • T o advance by 1 frame: ◄► T urn to W side (No. of Frames/ sec changes with each turn) W SAVE SELECT Frames/sec [...]

70 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 71 Applications (View) 3 Different playback methods (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: (Set mode dial to any except or ) SLIDE SHOW Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended for when viewing on TV screen. Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘SLIDE SHOW’ (P .20) 1 Select playback method SLIDE SHOW ALL CA TE[...]

72 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 73 Applications (View) 4 Using PLA YBACK menu REC/PLA Y switch: (Set mode dial to any except or ) T ext input method CALENDAR Select date from calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day (P .67). Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLA YBACK menu’ → Select ‘CALENDAR’ (P .20) Cannot be set in ‘CA TEGORY [...]

74 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 75 Applications (View) 4 Using PLA YBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: (Set mode dial to any except or ) T o check stamped text ‘playback zoom’ (P .35) Picture size will be reduced if greater than 3M. Picture will become slightly grainier . Cannot be used with pictures taken on other devices, pictures taken without setti[...]

76 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 77 Applications (View) 4 Using PLA YBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: (Set mode dial to any except or ) Picture size may be increased after aspect ratio is changed. Cannot be set in ‘CA TEGORY PLA Y’ or ‘F A VORITE PLA Y’ playback mode (P .71). Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, pictures with [...]

78 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 79 Applications (View) 4 Using PLA YBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: (Set mode dial to any except or ) DPOF PRINT Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dp[...]

80 VQT1U22 80 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 81 VQT1U22 81 Applications (View) 4 Using PLA YBACK menu (Continued) Connecting with other devices 1 Using with your PC COPY Copy between built-in memory and memory card, or from memory card to clipboard folder . Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLA YBACK menu’ → Select ‘COPY’ (P .20) 1 Select copy method ([...]

82 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 83 Connecting with other devices 1 Using with your PC (Continued) Connecting with other devices 2 Printing 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 camera[...]

84 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 85 Connecting with other devices 2 Printing (Continued) Making print settings on camera Printing multiple pictures Select ‘MUL TI PRINT’ in step 5 on the previous page Select item (See below for details) Select ‘PRINT ST ART’ PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT PictBridge MULTI PRINT MENU PRINT SELECT 1 / 5 100–0001 100?[...]

86 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 87 Connecting with other devices 3 V iewing on TV screen AUDIO L AUDIO R Y ou can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the A V cable (supplied) or a component cable (DMW-HDC2, sold separately). Also consult TV operating manual. Set-up: • Set ‘TV ASPECT’. (P .26) • Turn of f both camera an[...]

88 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 89 5 5 F3.3 1/30 F3.3 1/30 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 R3 R3 COOL COOL 5s 5s 5 64 3 2 1 7 A WB AWB F3.3 1/30 F3.3 1/30 MAR.15.2008 10:00 MAR.15.2008 10:00 1 / 9 100–0001 100–0001 1/9 1 1 1ST DAY 1ST DAY 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 11 14 In recording Others 1 List of LCD monitor displays Press the display button to change di[...]

90 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 91 THIS MEMOR Y CARD IS LOCKED Release using the write-protect switch on the SD memory card or SDHC memory card. (P .18) NO V ALID PICTURE TO PLA Y T ake pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures. THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED Release the protection before deleting, etc. (P .79) SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED/[...]

92 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 93 How do I get the date printed? Make date printing settings before printing. • In shop: Make DPOF settings (P .78), and request printing ‘with dates’. • With printer: Make DPOF settings, and use a printer compatible with date printing. • With supplied software: Select ‘with dates’ within print settings. Use ‘TEX[...]

94 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 95 Recording (continued) Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. ISO sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low . (Default SENSITIVITY setting is ‘AUT O’ – interference may appear with indoor pictures.) → Lower ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P .57). → Set ‘COLOR MODE’ to ‘NA TURAL ’ (P .62) → T ake pi[...]

96 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 97 Playback (continued) White round spots appear on the recorded picture like soap bubbles. When taking pictures with the flash in dark locations or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting on particles of dust in the air . This is not a fault. This phenomenon may be identified by the nu[...]

98 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 99 When in use Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. T o avoid jitter , use a tripod and place in a stable location. (Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer) Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ove[...]

100 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 101 ASPECT RA TIO PICTURE SIZE 9 M (3456×2592) 7 M EZ (3072×2304) 5 M EZ (2560×1920) 3 M EZ (2048×1536) 2 M EZ (1600×1200) 0.3 M EZ (640×480) 8.5 M (3552×2368) 6 M EZ (3072×2048) 4.5 M EZ (2560×1712) 2.5 M EZ (2048×1360) 7.5 M (3712×2088) 5.5 M EZ (3072×1728) 3.5 M EZ (2560×1440) 2 M EZ (1920×1080) QUALITY Built-in[...]

102 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 103 Others 6 Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.3 W When playing back: 0.6 W Camera effective pixels 9,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 10 x zoom f=4.7 mm to 47 mm (35[...]

104 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 105 Product name: Battery Pack Product no.: CGA-S007A Product name: AC adaptor Product no.: DMW-AC5PP Performance identical to supplied battery pack. Recommended for taking on holiday , etc. Product name: Leather Case Product no.: DMW-CT3 Product name: Marine Case Product no.: DMW-MCTZ5 Product name: Semi Hard Case Product no.: [...]

106 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 107 Request for Service Notice Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. Request for Service Notice: (USA Only) • Please include your proof of purchase . (Failure to do so will delay your repair .) • T o further speed your repair , please provide an[...]

108 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 109 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-21 1-P ANA (7262). For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONL Y COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and[...]

1 10 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 1 1 1 Index List of LCD monitor displays (P .88) A Aerial Photo Mode .................................. 51 AF Assist Lamp....................................... 63 AF Lock .................................................. 51 AF Mode ................................................. 59 Aspect Conversion ........................[...]

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