Panasonic DMC-TZ3 manual

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely . This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. 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[...]

2 VQT1B61 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’re sure i[...]

VQT1B61 3 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONL Y IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: (U.S. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generat[...]

3 1ST DAY 10:00 MAR.15.2007 4 VQT1B61 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. About the battery pack Battery pack (Li[...]

VQT1B61 5 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 (sold separately), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P .26). Camera ON/OFF Switch Previous Next Quick start guide Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card Set the mode di[...]

6 VQT1B61 Record, view , save those preci o SD memory card (Sold separately) Zoomed-in pictures Close-up pictures of people in distance [10x optical zoom] (P .27) Clear pictures Prevents blurring from shaky hands [Optical Image Stabilizer] (P .39) Beautiful pictures Dark places, moving subjects [Intelligent ISO] (P .46) Motion pictures Capture movi[...]

VQT1B61 7 o us moments. Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory card slots. Alternatively , connect with A V cable (supplied) Alternatively , connect with USB connection cable (supplied) Alternatively , connect with USB connection cable (supplied) Alternatively , connect with A V cable (supplied) On TV screen With your printer Co[...]

8 VQT1B61 Contents Before use 10 Before use .......................................... 10 Read first (10) T o prevent damage and faults (10) Preparations 14 Charging battery ............................... 14 Inserting battery and card ............... 15 Basics 24 T aking pictures ................................. 24 Adjusting the focus (25) Proble[...]

VQT1B61 9 Standard Accessories ....................... 1 1 Names of parts ................................... 12 Mode dial (13) Setting the clock and language ....... 16 Know the different menus ............... 17 Using menus ..................................... 18 Using SETUP menu .......................... 20 T aking pictures with zoom .........[...]

LCD monitor 10 VQT1B61 T o prevent damage and faults Before use 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 [...]

VQT1B61 1 1 Standard Accessories Optional accessories (P .96) Cards are optional. Y ou can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P .26) If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic’ s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX[...]

12 VQT1B61 Camera ON/OFF switch (P .18) Optical image stabilizer button (P .39) Lens barrel Lens (P .1 1) Self-timer indicator (P .35) /AF assist lamp (P .56) Release lever (P .15) Names of parts Shutter button (P .24) Zoom lever (P .27) Flash (P .36) Speaker (P .22) Microphone (P .47, 53, 70) Status indicator (P .15, 24) DISPLA Y/LCD MODE button ([...]

Mode dial NORMAL PICTURE VQT1B61 13 NORMAL PICTURE mode T ake pictures (P .24). INTELLIGENT ISO mode T ake pictures according to motion and brightness of subject (P .46). PLA YBACK mode View/edit pictures previously taken (P .31, 61) SIMPLE MODE For beginners (P .28). Align to correct mode (Displayed on screen when mode changed) SCENE mode T ake pi[...]

14 VQT1B61 Preparations 1 Charging battery Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) Note Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged. Battery can be topped up even if not fully depleted. Do not disassemble or modify the charger. [...]

VQT1B61 15 Preparations 2 Inserting battery and card Battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation) Do not touch connector Caution Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on (Camera ma[...]

16 VQT1B61 Preparations 3 Setting the clock and language While this message is displayed Press Adjust year , month, date, time Select Adjust Set Press Turn on power again and check time display . Note Failure to set the clock will mean correct date will not be printed (P .76) when printing pictures in digital photo center or when using DA TE ST AMP[...]

VQT1B61 17 Preparations 4 Know the different menus to get more out of your camera This camera contains a range of menus to enable you to set your photography and playback preferences, and to make the camera easier and more fun to use. The ‘SETUP’ menu in particular contains important functions, such as for time and power source. Please check th[...]

1 / 4 CLOCK SET SETUP WORLD TIME MONITOR ± 0 OFF EXIT SELECT GUIDE LINE TRA VEL DA TE 1 / 3 SENSITIVITY ASPECT RA TIO PICT .SIZE QUALITY W .BALANCE REC AWB AUTO EXIT SELECT 18 VQT1B61 Preparations 5 Using menus Here is explained an example of changing the ‘POWER SA VE’ setting from ‘5 MIN.’ to ‘2 MIN.’ from SETUP menu. (‘POWER SA VE?[...]

1 / 4 SELECT CLOCK SET SETUP WORLD TIME MONITOR ± 0 OFF EXIT GUIDE LINE TRA VEL DA TE 2 / 4 SETUP ECONOMY ZOOM RESUME AUTO REVIEW OFF OFF SELECT SET 5MIN. 1SEC. BEEP OFF 1MIN. 2MIN. 5MIN. 10MIN. POWER SA VE 2 / 4 SETUP ECONOMY ZOOM RESUME AUTO REVIEW OFF OFF SELECT SET 5MIN. 1SEC. BEEP POWER SA VE OFF 1MIN. 2MIN. 5MIN. 10MIN. 2 / 4 SELECT SETUP EX[...]

20 VQT1B61 Preparations 6 Using SETUP menu Item Uses, operations CLOCK SET 1, 2 Set the date and time. WORLD TIME 1, 2 Set the local time at an overseas destination (P .49) MONITOR 1, 2 Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (7 levels). GUIDE LINE Change the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. Display recording information [...]

VQT1B61 21 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: Settings, notes Set the date/month/year and time (P .16). (DESTINA TION) / (HOME) -3 · · ±0 · · +3 REC. INFO. (Recording information): OFF / ON HISTOGRAM: OFF / ON [...]

22 VQT1B61 Preparations 6 Using SETUP menu (Continued) Item Uses, operations BEEP 1, 2 Change or mute beep sounds. SHUTTER 1, 2 Change or mute shutter sounds. VOLUME 2 Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels). NO. RESET 1 Reset image file numbers and start again from ‘0001’. File numbers and folder numbers (P .75) RESET 2 Reset SETUP men[...]

VQT1B61 23 Default setting outlined: Settings, notes V olume: (mute) / (low) / (high) T one: / / V olume: (mute) / (low) / (high) T one: / / 0 · · LEVEL3 · · LEVEL6 Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV . YES/NO Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your co[...]

NORMAL PICTURE 24 VQT1B61 Basics 1 T aking pictures Display on screen T urn on the power Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode) Adjust the focus T ake a picture Press halfway T ake care not to shake the camera. Press fully Holding the camera When set to maximum W (1X): Distance of at least 50 cm (1.64 feet) from subject V ertically ● Do not block the flash[...]

F3.3 1/30 300 F3.3 1/30 F3.3 1/30 VQT1B61 25 Please set the clock before taking pictures (P .16). Press the shutter button halfway , ensuring that the subject is aligned with the AF area. Focus display Shutter speed Aperture value Focus In focus Not in focus Focus display On Flashing AF area Green Red/white Sound Double beep Multiple beep Images ou[...]

300 26 VQT1B61 Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (P .73). It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity , or faults may cause data to be damaged). Cards Always format (P .73) cards in this camera before first use. If the switch on the card is set to ‘LO[...]

VQT1B61 27 Basics 2 T aking pictures with zoom Subjects can be enlarged by ten times with ‘Optical zoom’ and up to 15 (13.8 ) times with ‘Extended optical zoom’. ‘Digital zoom’ can then be used to multiply this effect by four times further . (28-280 mm: 35 mm film camera equivalent) Zoom types T ype Optical zoom Extended optical zoom (E[...]

3 BACKLIGHT 28 VQT1B61 Basics 3 T aking pictures with SIMPLE MODE The settings for the following functions are fixed. Item Setting SELFTIMER (P .35) OFF/10 SEC. POWER SA VE (P .20) 5 MIN. ST ABILIZER (P .39) MODE1 W .BALANCE (P .50) AW B SENSITIVITY (P .51) 1 METERING MODE (P .53) AF MODE (P .54) AF ASSIST LAMP (P .56) ON COL.MODE (P .57) ST ANDARD[...]

VQT1B61 29 This mode is designed for beginners to easily take pictures. Only major functions and menu items are displayed. Default setting outlined: Item Setting PICT .MODE ENLARGE (4:3, 7M 1 , Fine): for printing to 8”x10”size, letter size etc. 4”x6”/10x15cm 2 (3:2, 2.5M EZ, Standard): for printing regular sizes. E-MAIL 2 (4:3, 0.3M EZ, St[...]

Deleting instantly SET DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE? NO YES SELECT MUL TI/ALL 30 VQT1B61 Basics 4 V iewing your pictures instantly (REVIEW) Pictures can be checked while still in a recording mode ( ). Note Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. Motion pictures cannot be reviewed in this way . V iew in PLA YBACK mode (P .62). Display picture 4X [...]

1/3 100-0001 10:00 MAR.15.2007 2X 4X CANCEL DELETE VQT1B61 31 Basics 5 V iewing your pictures (Play) Holding down increases the picture scroll rate. Cannot be used when using ‘REVIEW’ (P .30) or ‘Multi playback’ (P .61). T o fast-forward (rewind) T o enlarge (playback zoom) When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the b[...]

ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE SELECT SET CANCEL MULTI/ALL DELETE SET DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE? NO YES SELECT MUL TI/ALL 7 10 11 12 8 9 MUL TI DELETE SELECT MARK/UNMARK EXIT DELETE NO YES 32 VQT1B61 Basics 6 Set to PLA YBACK mode . Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if not. T o delete clipboard picture[...]

1/3 10:00 MAR.15.2007 100-0001 1 month 10 days 3RD DAY 1/3 100-0001 100 ISO AWB 1/30 F3.3 10:00 MAR.15.2007 (Example) OK Dark Bright 3 3 VQT1B61 33 Basics 1 Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms. Press to change display No display Histogram During playback zoom (P .31), motion picture playback (P .62), slideshow (P .64):[...]

34 VQT1B61 Applications (Record) 2 Making LCD monitor easier to see Make it easier to see the LCD monitor when taking pictures from high positions or in bright outdoor conditions. Display ‘LCD MODE’ Hold down Select mode LCD HIGH ANGLE OFF POWER LCD LCD MODE SELECT SET POWER LCD Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use). HIGH ANGLE Ma[...]

VQT1B61 35 Applications (Record) 3 T aking pictures with self-timer Display ‘SELFTIMER’ Select time duration OFF 10SEC. 2SEC. 10 2 SELFTIMER SELECT SET Displayed for approx. 5 sec. Can also be selected with ◄ . Adjust focus Press halfway Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is pressed fully here.[...]

36 VQT1B61 Applications (Record) 4 T aking pictures with flash Flash Do not cover with hand. Do not look at from close range (few cm). Do not bring objects close (heat and light may damage object). Display ‘FLASH’ Select the desired type SELECT SET FORCED FLASH ON SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE FORCED OFF AUTO/RED-EYE FLASH AUTO Displayed for approx. 5 sec[...]

VQT1B61 37 Available types vary depending on the mode in use. Available types in each mode ( ◎ : default setting) SCENE MODE ○ー○○○○○◎◎ー○ーーー○ー◎○ ○ ○ ○○ー◎◎○ーーーーー◎ーーーー ○ ー ○○○○○○○ー○ーー○○◎○○ ーーーーーーーーーーー○○ーーーーー[...]

38 VQT1B61 Applications (Record) 5 T aking pictures with exposure compensation Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc). Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. Display ‘EXPOSURE’ Select a value ‘0’ (no compensation) SELECT EXIT [...]

VQT1B61 39 Applications (Record) 6 Optical image stabilizer Automatically detects and prevents jitter . Settings cannot be changed in SIMPLE MODE (P .28) or in ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ (P .42) and ‘ST ARRY SKY’ (P .44) scene modes. Hold down Select mode SELECT SET DEMO. ST ABILIZER MODE2 OFF MODE1 MODE1: Constant correction (Monitor image stable, co[...]

40 VQT1B61 Applications (Record) 7 T aking pictures according to the scene Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ The same selection of 20 scenes is available for each. Select scene 1 / 2 SCENE MODE 1 SELECT PORTRAIT DISPLAY SET Page 1 of 2 currently displayed SCENE MENU T o see description of each scene: Select scene, and press ‘DISPLA Y’. SCN1 and S[...]

Scene types 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 months 10 days 10:00 MAR.15.2007 3 F3.3 1/30 3 OFF 3 OFF 3 OFF 15 3 3 3 3 3 AF LOCK VQT1B61 41 Using SCENE MODE enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc) for given scenes. PORTRAIT SOFT SKIN SCENER Y SPORTS NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENER Y SELF PORTRAIT FOOD P ARTY CANDLE LIGHT FIR[...]

42 VQT1B61 Applications (Record) 7 T aking pictures according to the scene (Continued) Scene Uses, functions PORTRAIT Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. SOFT SKIN Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards). Clarity of effect may vary depending o[...]

VQT1B61 43 Using flash in scene modes (P .37) Tips, notes Main fixed settings Stand as close as possible to object. Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) SENSITIVITY : ISO100 Stand as close as possible to object. Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) SENSITIVITY : ISO100 Focus: 30-70 cm (0.98-2.30 feet) (Max. W) Do not use zoom (harder to foc[...]

44 VQT1B61 Applications (Record) 7 T aking pictures according to the scene (Continued) Scene Uses, functions BABY Date of birth will be displayed as ‘0 month 0 day’. T o reset: Select ‘RESET’ from SETUP menu (P .22). PET Record pet’s age when taking pictures. Settings method same as for ‘BABY’ (P .42-45). SUNSET T ake clear pictures o[...]

VQT1B61 45 Using flash in scene modes (P .37) Tips, notes Main fixed settings Age cannot be added after recording. Age may be printed from a computer using the supplied software (P .1 1). Age can be stamped onto picture using ‘DA TE ST AMP’ (P .66). (P .43) AF ASSIST LAMP default setting is ‘OFF’. Others same as ‘BABY’ (P .42-45) Same a[...]

F3.3 F3.3 46 VQT1B61 Applications (Record) 8 A voiding subject blurring (Intelligent ISO) T aking close-up pictures (MACRO mode) A voiding subject blurring in darker conditions or with fast- moving subjects Detects movement of the subject and sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the brightness. T aking close-up pictures o[...]

R20 S VQT1B61 47 Applications (Record) 9 T aking motion pictures Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound). Set to Start recording Finish Press halfway (align focus) Press fully Elapsed time (approx.) Available recording time (approx.) Ends automatically if memory is full. Press fully Aspect and picture qua[...]

3 1ST DAY 10:00 MAR.15.2007 100-0001 1/3 1ST DAY 10:00 MAR.15.2007 48 VQT1B61 Applications (Record) 10 Useful features for travel (TRA VEL DA TE, WORLD TIME) Recording holiday duration (TRA VEL DA TE) Select ‘TRA VEL DA TE’ from SETUP menu (P .18, 20) Select ‘SET’ 1 / 4 WORLD TIME MONITOR ± 0 CLOCK SET SETUP GUIDE LINE SELECT SET TRA VEL D[...]

CANCEL SET SELECT WORLD TIME HOME DESTINA TION -- : -- -- . -- . ---- CANCEL SET SELECT WORLD TIME DESTINA TION HOME 10:00 MAR.15.2007 10:00 T oronto New Y ork Miami Lima GMT -5:00 SET SELECT CANCEL 10:00 0:30 Adelaide +14:30 SET SELECT CANCEL VQT1B61 49 Record holiday day number or local time at overseas destination. Can be displayed during playba[...]

1 / 3 REC SENSITIVITY ASPECT RA TIO PICT .SIZE QUALITY W.BALANCE AUTO SELECT EXIT AWB 10000K 9000K 8000K 7000K 6000K 5000K 4000K 3000K 2000K 1000K SET MENU WHITE SET CANCEL WB ADJUST . RED BLUE SELECT EXIT 50 VQT1B61 Applications (Record) 11 Using REC menu REC menu settings (P .18) Default setting outlined: ‘Quick setting’ (P .57) is useful to [...]

4 3 3 2 9 16 VQT1B61 51 Detailed settings can be made for recording, such as coloring, sensitivity , aspect ratio, and picture size. Items vary depending on mode. SENSITIVITY Set sensitivity to lighting. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. Applicable modes: Settings: AUTO (automatic) /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 125[...]

52 VQT1B61 Applications (Record) 11 Using REC menu (Continued) PICT .MODE Set picture quality for motion pictures (P .47). Applicable modes: Settings: Aspect ratio (P .51) : 30fps VGA / 10fps VGA / 30fps QVGA / 10fps QVGA : 30fps 16:9 / 10fps 16:9 PICT .SIZE Set size of picture. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and o[...]

VQT1B61 53 QUALITY Set compression ratio for saving. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on ‘PICT .SIZE’ (see left). (P .92) Applicable modes: Settings: : Fine (priority to picture quality) : Standard (increases recording capacity by limiting standard picture size and picture quality) AUDIO REC. Sounds can also [...]

54 VQT1B61 AF MODE Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. Applicable modes: Settings: / / / / ( : High-speed focus) Subject not in center of picture (AF area displayed after focuses completely aligned) When using or , picture may freeze momentarily before focus is aligned. AF area becomes larger in dar[...]

VQT1B61 55 Settings: BURST setting Speed 1 No. of pictures 2 OFF No burst (High speed) 3 3 pictures/sec Fine: Max. 5 Standard: Max. 7 (Low speed) 3 2 pictures/sec 3 , 4 (Free) Approx. 2 pictures/sec 5 Until card/built-in memory is full 1 : Depends on shutter speed and ‘SENSITIVITY’ settings. 2 : When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures 3 : DM[...]

56 VQT1B61 AF ASSIST LAMP Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. Applicable modes: Settings: OFF : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc) ON : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button ( and larger AF area displayed) Do not cover or look at lamp from close range Fixed to ‘ON’ when using SIMPLE MODE . E[...]

Quick setting VQT1B61 57 COL. MODE Set color effects. Applicable modes: Settings: ST ANDARD / NA TURAL (soft) / VIVID (sharp) / COOL (more blue) / W ARM (more red) / B/W / SEPIA If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to ‘NA TURAL ’. MOTION PICTURE mode: ‘NA TURAL ’ and ‘VIVID’ cannot be selected. White balance fine adjustm[...]

58 VQT1B61 Applications (Record) 12 T aking/viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD) T aking clipboard pictures (clipboard recording) Set to Select ‘REC’ SELECT DISPLAY SET CLIPBOARD PLA Y REC Highlight ‘REC’ in orange (Initial display) T ake a clipboard picture Press halfway (align focus) Press fully (take picture) Represents built-in memory[...]

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CANCEL MARK AUDIO DUB. COPY INITIAL DISP . ON GO TO REC PLA Y ON CLIPBOARD SELECT EXIT PICT .SIZE AUDIO REC. INITIAL DISP . CLOCK SET ON OFF GO TO PLA Y REC ON CLIPBOARD SELECT EXIT 60 VQT1B61 CLIPBOARD menu Press ‘MENU/SET’ while recording or viewing to display menu. REC ON CLIPBOARD menu Default setting: Select item GO TO PLA Y : V iew clipbo[...]

VQT1B61 61 Applications (View) 1 V iewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback) Y ou can view 9 (or 25) pictures at once (multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (calendar playback). (T o view clipboard pictures as a list → P .59) Note Pictures edited on a computer may not be displayed correctly or may show incorrect da[...]

1/3 100-0001 PLAY AUDIO 10:00 MAR.15.2007 25s 1/3 100-0001 PLAY MOTION PICTURE 10:00 MAR.15.2007 62 VQT1B61 Set to Motion pictures Select and play picture Recording time Motion picture icon Pictures with audio Audio icon Hold to rewind (single frame step while paused) Operations during motion picture playback T o adjust volume ‘VOLUME’ (P .22) [...]

W SAVE NO YES SA VE AS A SINGLE PICTURE ? SELECT SET SELECT SA VE T W VQT1B61 63 Applications (View) 3 Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ3 only) Picture size of still pictures created PICT .MODE 1 screen 9 screens ‘QUALITY’ fixed to (P .53). 0.3M 2M 0.3M 1M 2M 2M Highlight ‘YES’ in orange T o continue playback: ▲ T o adv[...]

64 VQT1B61 Applications (View) 4 Using PLA Y menu DUAL DISPLA Y (DMC-TZ3 only) Displays 2 pictures vertically . Useful for comparing pictures. Select ‘DUAL DISPLA Y’ from PLA Y menu (P .17, 18) View pictures Reduce Expand (Display zoom position for 1 sec) Move up Previous picture Next picture Move down Return to single screen SLIDE SHOW Automat[...]

SET DURA TION EFFECT ST ART ALL SLIDE SHOW SELECT CANCEL OFF 2SEC. AUDIO OFF VQT1B61 65 V arious playback and editing features for your pictures. Set mode dial to . F A VORITE Mark your favorite pictures and enable the following functions. Favorites-only slide show (P .64) Delete all except favorites (useful for when printing in shop, etc) (P .32) [...]

66 VQT1B61 Applications (View) 4 Using PLA Y menu (Continued) ROT A TE DISP . Display with automatic rotation Select ‘ROT A TE DISP .’ from PLA Y menu (P .17, 18) Select ‘ON’ 1 / 3 OFF ROT A TE DUAL DISPLA Y PLAY F A VORITE SLIDE SHOW SELECT SET ON OFF ROT A TE DISP . (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) T o complete Press ‘MENU/SET’ . When set to[...]

VQT1B61 67 Select ‘DA TE ST AMP’ from PLA Y menu (P .17, 18) Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MUL TI’ 2 / 3 DPOF PRINT AUDIO DUB. RESIZE PROTECT PLAY SELECT SET SINGLE MUL TI DA TE ST AMP (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Select picture SINGLE MUL TI (up to 50 pictures) 1/1 3 100-0001 DA TE ST AMP EXIT SET SELECT 7 10 11 12 8 9 DA TE ST AMP SET CANCEL SELEC[...]

68 VQT1B61 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/dpof_1 10/white_e.htm Select ‘DPOF PRINT’ from PLA Y menu (P .17, 18) Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MUL TI’ AUDIO DUB.[...]

VQT1B61 69 PROTECT Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Select ‘PROTECT’ from PLA Y menu (P .17, 18) Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MUL TI’ DA TE ST AMP 2 / 3 PLAY SELECT SET DPOF PRINT AUDIO DUB. RESIZE PROTECT CANCEL MUL TI SINGLE (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Select picture and make setting SINGLE 1/1[...]

70 VQT1B61 AUDIO DUB. Add audio to previously taken pictures. Select ‘AUDIO DUB.’ from PLA Y menu (P .17, 18) Select image and start recording 1/1 3 100- 0001 EXIT START SELECT AUDIO DUB. For files already with audio, select whether or not to overwrite existing audio with ▲▼ , and press ‘MENU/ SET’. Stop recording Recording will automat[...]

VQT1B61 71 TRIMMING Enlarge your pictures and trim unwanted areas. Select ‘TRIMMING’ from PLA Y menu (P .17, 18) Select picture 1/3 100-0001 SELECT SET EXIT TRIMMING Select area to trim Expand Reduce Change position T rim Select whether to delete original picture CANCEL SET SELECT TRIMMING NO YES DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE ? YES’: T rim (Origina[...]

72 VQT1B61 ASPECT CONV . Convert pictures taken in to or for printing. (P .51) (Cannot be used with pictures not taken in .) Select ‘ASPECT CONV .’ from PLA Y menu (P .17, 18) Select or 3 / 3 COPY FORMA T TRIMMING PLAY SELECT SET ASPECT CONV . (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Select picture Select horizontal position and convert 1/1 9 100- 0001 EXIT S[...]

VQT1B61 73 Select picture (for and ) Select ‘YES’ (Screen shown is example) 1/1 3 100-0001 SET EXIT COPY SELECT COPY SELECT SET NO YES COPY PICTURES FROM BUIL T -IN MEMORY TO MEMORY CARD? T o cancel during : Press ‘MENU/SET’. T o complete Press ‘MENU/SET’ twice. T o copy to a card, use a card with a capacity of at least 12.7MB. Copying [...]

ACCESS 74 VQT1B61 Connecting with other devices 1 Using with computer Preparations: Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged battery , or an AC adaptor attached (DMW-AC5PP , sold separately). Remove memory card if wishing to use built-in memory . Caution Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. If using Windows 98/98SE[...]

Folder and file names on computer VQT1B61 75 Connect to your computer to save, print, and e-mail your pictures. (Using the supplied software is recommended. (P .1 1).) Windows Drives are displayed in ‘My Computer ’ folder . Macintosh Drives are displayed on the desktop. (Displayed as ‘LUMIX’, ‘NO_NAME’, or ‘Untitled’.) Folder struct[...]

76 VQT1B61 Connecting with other devices 2 Printing Preparations: Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged battery , or an AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP , sold separately). Remove memory card to use pictures in built-in memory . Adjust settings on your printer (print quality , etc) as required. Do not use any other USB connection cables except the suppl[...]

VQT1B61 77 Y ou can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Printing single pictures Select picture to print 1/3 100-0001 MULTI PRINT PRINT SELECT PictBridge PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT Select ‘PRINT ST ART’ SET OFF SINGLE SELECT SELECT CANCEL PRINT WITH DA TE NUM. OF PRINTS PRINT ST AR T P APER SIZE P AGE LA YO[...]

78 VQT1B61 Connecting with other devices 2 Printing (Continued) Print settings Item Settings PRINT WITH DA TE OFF/ON NUM. OF PRINTS Set number of pictures P APER SIZE (printer takes priority) L/3.5”×5” 2L/5”×7” POSTCARD A4 CARD SIZE 10×15cm 4”×6” 8”×10” LETTER (89 × 127 mm) (127 × 178 mm) (100 × 148 mm) (210 × 297 mm) (54 ?[...]

VQT1B61 79 Connecting with other devices 3 V iewing on TV screen Y ou can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the supplied A V cable. Preparations: T urn of f both camera and TV . Set the TV aspect (P .22). Note Do not use any other A V cables except the supplied one. Y ou can view pictures on TVs in other countri[...]

F3.3 1/30 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 COOL 6 5 3 4 12 80 VQT1B61 Others 1 List of LCD monitor displays 1 Recording mode (P .13) 1 Flash mode (P .36) Optical image stabilizer (P .39) 2 AF area (P .54) 3 Focus (P .25) 4 Picture size (P .52) Quality 2 (P .53) Battery capacity (P .25) 5 Number of recordable pictures 3 (P .92) 6 Save destination (P [...]

3RD DAY PLAY AUDIO 10:00 MAR.15.2007 F3.3 1/30 AWB 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 12 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 13 14 15 17 16 VQT1B61 81 1 Flash mode (P .36) 2 Focus (P .28) 3 Picture mode (P .29) Jitter alert (P .24) 1 PLA YBACK mode 1 (P .13) Number of DPOF prints (P .68) 2 Protected picture (P .69) Picture with audio/Motion pictures (P .62) 3 Picture[...]

82 VQT1B61 Others 2 Message displays THIS MEMOR Y CARD IS LOCKED Release using the write-protect switch on the SD memory card or SDHC memory card. (P .26) 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 .69) SOME PICTURES CAN[...]

VQT1B61 83 Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . MEMOR Y CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD Access to card has failed. → Insert card again. MEMOR Y CARD ERROR MEMOR Y CARD P ARAMETER ERROR Card is not of SD standard. Only SDHC memory cards can be used for capacities of 4GB or greater . READ ERROR PLEASE CHE[...]

Printing Pictures Memory Card Recording 84 VQT1B61 MAR/15/2007 MAR/15/2007 Others 3 Q&A T roubleshooting How do I get the date printed? Use DA TE ST AMP before printing (P .66). (Do not make date printing settings.) In shop: Make DPOF settings (P .68), and request printing ‘with dates’. With printer: Make DPOF settings (P .68), and use a pr[...]

VQT1B61 85 T ry checking these items (P .84-89) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. T ry using ‘RESET’ in SETUP menu (P .22).) Battery , power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. Battery is not inserted correctly (P .15), or needs recharging (P .14). LCD monitor shuts off even if power is t[...]

86 VQT1B61 Others 3 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) 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 .51). → Set ‘COL. MODE’ to ‘[...]

VQT1B61 87 LCD monitor (continued) Date/age is not displayed. Current date, TRA VEL DA TE (P .48), and ages in ‘BABY’(P .42) and ‘PET’ (P .44) scene modes are only displayed for approx. 5 sec after start-up, setting changes, or mode changes. They cannot be always displayed. Flash No flash emitted. Flash set to ‘FORCED OFF ’ (P .36). Whe[...]

88 VQT1B61 Others 3 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) TV , computer , printer No image appears on TV . Image blurred or not colored. Not connected correctly (P .79). TV input setting not set to auxiliary input. ‘VIDEO OUT’ not set to ‘NTSC’ (P .22). TV screen display different to LCD monitor . Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may b[...]

VQT1B61 89 Others Menu not displayed in desired language. Change ‘LANGUAGE’ setting (P .22). 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: ‘AUTO BRACKET’ (DMC-TZ3 only) (P .38), ‘BURST’ (P .54), ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ s[...]

90 VQT1B61 Others 4 Usage cautions and notes 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[...]

VQT1B61 91 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. When disposing of/transferring memory cards ● If using t[...]

92 VQT1B61 Others 5 Recording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity (still pictures) V aries according to following settings. Recording time capacity (motion pictures) Extended optical zoom (P .27) can be used for picture sizes indicated with ‘EZ’ (except in ‘HIGH SENS.’ scene mode (P .44)). Recording picture capacity (still pict[...]

VQT1B61 93 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 . 7M ∗ 1 (3216 × 2144) 6M ∗ 2 (2976 × 1984) 4.5M EZ (2560 × 1712) 2.5M EZ (2048 × 1360) 6M ∗ 1 (3328 × 1872) 5.5M ∗ 2 (3072 × 1728) 3.5M EZ (2560 × 1440) 2M[...]

94 VQT1B61 Others 6 Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.7 W (DMC-TZ3)/1.4 W (DMC-TZ2) When playing back: 0.8 W Camera effective pixels DMC-TZ3: 7,200,000 pixels DMC-TZ2: 6,000,000 pixels Image sensor DMC-TZ3: 1/2.35” CCD, total pixel number 8,500,000 pixels DMC-TZ2: [...]

VQT1B61 95 Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 12.7 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only) Picture size Still picture When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] DMC-TZ3: 3072 × 2304 pixels / 2560×1920 pixels / 2048×1536 pixels / 1600 × 1200 pixels / 1280 × 960 pixels / 640 [...]

96 VQT1B61 Others 7 Optional accessories 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-MCTZ3 Product name: Semi Hard C[...]

VQT1B61 97 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order . 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity T otal Price Subtotal Y our State & Local Sales T ax Shipping & Handling 6.95 T otal Enclosed 3.Method of payment (check one) Check of Mo[...]

98 VQT1B61 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) 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 a[...]

VQT1B61 99 Limited W arranty (For USA Only) P ANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMP ANY , DIVISION OF P ANASONIC CORPORA TION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 P ANASONIC PUERT O RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited W a[...]

100 VQT1B61 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. 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 tear or cosmetic dam[...]

VQT1B61 101 Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033 , Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST . Web Site: http://www .panasonic.com/consumersupport Y ou can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest[...]

102 VQT1B61 Merci d’avoir choisi Panasonic! V ous avez acheté l’un des appareils les plus perfectionnés et les plus fiables actuellement sur le marché. Utilisé selon les directives, il vous apportera ainsi qu’à votre famille des années de plaisir . V euillez prendre le temps de remplir la fiche ci- contre. Le numéro de série se trouve[...]

VQT1B61 103 Éloignez l’appareil le plus possible de tout dispositif émettant un champ électromagnétique (tel un four à micro- ondes, un téléviseur , une console de jeux vidéo, etc.). ● Si vous utilisez l’appareil sur le dessus ou à proximité d’un téléviseur , les images ou le son pourraient être déformés par son champ électr[...]

104 VQT1B61 Index List of LCD monitor displays (P .80) A AC Adaptor ................................. 74, 76, 90 Aerial Photo Mode .................................. 44 AF Assist Lamp....................................... 56 AF Lock .................................................. 44 AF Mode ................................................. 54 A[...]

VQT1B61 105 O Operational Sound............................ 22, 29 Optical Image Stabilizer.......................... 39 Optical Zoom .......................................... 27 P P AL ......................................................... 23 Party Mode ............................................. 42 Pet Mode .................................[...]

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