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Selecting the Recording Mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Recording Mode: 

Turn on the power ( )

Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch  

( ) to 

Switching the mode by rotating 

the mode dial ( )

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Take pictures with automatic settings.

[Program AE] Mode

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you 

set.

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you 

set.

[Manual Exposure] Mode

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which 

are manually adjusted.

[Custom] Mode

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered setting.

[Scene Mode]

Take pictures according to scene.

[My Scene Mode]

Take pictures in frequently-used Scene Modes.

[Motion Picture] Mode

Take motion pictures.

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.

Turn on the power ( )

Shutter button

Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch  

( ) to 
Set the mode dial ( ) to 

Take pictures

Press halfway 

(press lightly and focus)

Press fully 

(press the button all the way to record)

 •If jitter becomes noticeable, use both hands, keep your arms close 

to your body, and stand with your feet at shoulder width.

 

Focus display ( )

(In focus: lit / Not in focus: flashing)

 •The AF area ( ) is displayed around 

the subject’s face by the Face Detection 

function. In other cases, it is displayed at 

the point on the subject which is in focus.

 •Focus:  Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet)/

Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above 

(7 × to 11 × is 2 m (6.57 feet) to ∞)

Basics

Summary of Contents for Lumix DMC-TZ18

Page 1: ...these instructions completely More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in Operating Instructions for advanced features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM Install it on...

Page 2: ...to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fus...

Page 3: ...on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound Recorded data...

Page 4: ...e with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Informati...

Page 5: ...For customers within the UK 0844 844 3869 For customers within Ireland 01 289 8333 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK For customers 0844 844 3856 Order accessory and consumable items for your product with...

Page 6: ...is cut off due to a power cut or the AC adaptor being disconnected the motion picture being recorded using the AC adaptor will not be recorded Camera ON OFF switch Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self...

Page 7: ...enuine Panasonic products The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery and set the clock before use Charge the battery with the charger indoors 10 C 30 C Recording capacity...

Page 8: ...as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full The access time for the built in memory may be longer than the access time for a card Compatible memory cards optional The followin...

Page 9: ...may be displayed in a different way Press to select and then press MENU SET to set Press several times to close the menu The clock is not set when the camera is shipped Turn on the power Press MENU SE...

Page 10: ...pictures according to scene My Scene Mode Take pictures in frequently used Scene Modes Motion Picture Mode Take motion pictures Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as face mo...

Page 11: ...s the camera can continue to keep it in focus Press AF Tracking icon AF Tracking frame Press again to cancel Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject and then press to lock The optimum scene is de...

Page 12: ...Deleted pictures cannot be recovered Press to delete the displayed picture Press to select Yes and then press MENU SET More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in Oper...

Page 13: ...he PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied Open the Manual folder in the CD ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder Double click t...

Page 14: ...DMC TZ18 Speaker Monaural Recording media Built in Memory Approx 70 MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File s...

Page 15: ...oration DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc Other names company names and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies...

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