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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 : [email protected]

 For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 

 

send e-mail to: [email protected]

VQT1B61-1

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No.

 

DMC-TZ2

DMC-TZ3

Summary of Contents for Lumix DMC-TZ2

Page 1: ...l Product illustrations and screens may vary For USA assistance please call 1 800 272 7033 or send e mail to digitalstillcam us panasonic com For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 99 LUMIX 1 800 995 8649 or send e mail to lumixconcierge ca panasonic com VQT1B61 1 PC P Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No DMC TZ2 DMC TZ3 ...

Page 2: ...uipment 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 generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful int...

Page 3: ...ipment other than the specified unit Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals Do not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rins...

Page 4: ... P 49 CLIPBOARD P 58 Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory card slots Alternatively connect with AV cable supplied Alternatively connect with USB connection cable supplied Alternatively connect with USB connection cable supplied Alternatively connect with AV cable supplied On TV screen With your printer Connect directly to easily print pictures at home P 76 Use a PictBridge co...

Page 5: ...n TRAVEL DATE 48 Registering local time at your overseas destination WORLD TIME 49 Using REC menu 50 W BALANCE 50 SENSITIVITY 51 ASPECT RATIO 51 PICT MODE 52 PICT SIZE 52 QUALITY 53 AUDIO REC 53 METERING MODE 53 AF MODE 54 BURST 54 CONT AF 55 AF ASSIST LAMP 56 SLOW SHUTTER 56 D ZOOM 56 COL MODE 57 CLOCK SET 57 Quick setting 57 Taking viewing clipboard pictures CLIPBOARD 58 Taking clipboard picture...

Page 6: ...to water rain or seawater If camera gets wet wipe with a soft dry cloth Wring cloth thoroughly first if wet with seawater etc Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust or sand and do not allow liquids to leak into gaps around buttons Avoid condensation caused by sudden changes in temperature and humidity When moving between places of different temperature or humidity place camera into a plastic bag a...

Page 7: ... socket P 74 76 79 DC IN socket P 74 76 Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional LCD monitor Checking remaining battery memory capacity etc P 25 Changing display P 33 Display contents list P 80 Align to correct mode Displayed on screen when mode changed SCENE mode Take pictures according to scene P 40 CLIPBOARD mode Take view pictures as memos P 58 PRINT mode Print P 76 MOTION ...

Page 8: ...d is slower than an SD memory card When a MultiMediaCard is used the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Compatible memory cards sold separately The following SD standard based cards Panasonic brand recommended SD memory cards 8MB 2GB SDHC memory cards 4GB P 96 4GB or greater cards without the SD...

Page 9: ...s 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 these settings before use Making the camera more convenient to use SETUP menu P 20 1 4 SELECT CLOCK SET SETUP WORLD TIME MONITOR 0 OFF EXIT GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE Make settings for...

Page 10: ...mple DMC TZ3 Here is explained an example of changing the POWER SAVE setting from 5 MIN to 2 MIN from SETUP menu POWER SAVE is a function to extend battery life by automatically turning the camera off if no operations are performed for a certain period Turn on the power Zoom lever First page of three currently displayed Zoom lever can be used to scroll through pages MENU SET Set to Bring up the me...

Page 11: ...onsumption To restore Press the shutter button halfway or turn on the power again OFF 1 MIN 2 MIN 5 MIN 10MIN Set time before POWER SAVE is initiated Cannot be used in the following cases When using AC adaptor DMW AC5PP sold separately when connected to computer printer during motion picture recording playback during slideshows exception set to 10 minutes while slideshow is paused and during MANUA...

Page 12: ...S YES NO Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be reset Birthdays in BABY P 42 and PET modes P 44 TRAVEL DATE P 48 WORLD TIME P 49 ZOOM RESUME P 20 FAVORITE in PLAY menu set to OFF P 65 ROTATE DISP set to ON P 66 CLIPBOARD menu INITIAL DISP set to ON P 60 Only BEEP is reset in the SIMPLE MODE menu Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset VIDEO OUT Change the video output fo...

Page 13: ...us indicator flashes when LCD monitor is off Recharge or replace battery P 14 Not displayed when using AC adaptor DMW AC5PP sold separately flashes red Pictures remaining Horizontally Flash Lamp Zoom lever AF area normal AF area when dark or using digital zoom Adjusting the focus Checking remaining battery and memory capacity Zoom lever When jitter alert is displayed Use the Optical image stabiliz...

Page 14: ...al zoom area Within digital zoom area AF area becomes larger when pressing shutter button halfway 1 DMC TZ3 only 2 DMC TZ2 only Zoom ratio depends on ASPECT RATIO and PICT SIZE What is Extended optical zoom EZ If for example set to 3M EZ equivalent to 3 million pixels a picture will only be taken of a 3M sized central part of a 7M equivalent to 7 2 million pixels 3 area meaning that the picture ca...

Page 15: ...CK SET 3 Change the date and time P 16 1 6M for DMC TZ2 model 2 Extended optical zoom P 27 available 3 Settings changes reflected in other modes Flash can be set to AUTO RED EYE or FORCED OFF FORCED FLASH ON or FORCED OFF when using backlight compensation Recording picture capacity P 92 Display SIMPLE MODE menu Select desired item Screen shows beep setting change SIMPLE MODE BEEP CLOCK SET AUTO RE...

Page 16: ...is displayed Select YES Highlight YES in orange To delete several or all P 32 Basics 5 Viewing your pictures Play Holding down increases the picture scroll rate Cannot be used when using REVIEW P 30 or Multi playback P 61 To fast forward rewind To enlarge playback zoom When there is no card inserted the pictures played back from the built in memory Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLI...

Page 17: ...ARD mode All clipboard pictures Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases Protected pictures P 69 Release the protection before deleting Card switch is in LOCK position Pictures not of DCF standard P 90 May take time depending on number of pictures deleted Basics 6 Basics 6 Deleting pictures Press Press To release Press again Basics 1 Change between different LCD monitor displays such as h...

Page 18: ...ds while recording Brightness can be restored by pressing any button Brightness color of screen in LCD MODE has no effect on pictures recorded LCD monitor HIGH ANGLE Applications Record 3 Taking 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 automa...

Page 19: ... or Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when scene mode is changed Only or may be selected when using backlight compensation P 28 Note If flash is to be emitted flash type marks e g will turn red when shutter button is pressed halfway No pictures may be taken if these marks e g are flashing flash is charging Insufficient flas...

Page 20: ...turned off First picture 0EV Standard Second picture 1EV Darker Third picture 1EV Brighter 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 STARRY SKY P 44 scene modes Hold down Select mode SELECT SET DEMO STABILIZER MODE2 OFF MODE1 MODE1 Constant correction Monitor image stable comp...

Page 21: ...CENE MENU display Display SETUP menu P 18 Select SCENE MENU P 22 and set it to OFF To display scene menu Press MENU SET Note Selecting a scene mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of your picture Brightness may be adjusted using EXPOSURE P 38 except in STARRY SKY mode Detailed settings can be made in REC menu P 50 Except in SENSITIVITY METERING MODE and COL MODE Certain ...

Page 22: ... Take pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes Shutter may remain closed for 1 second after taking picture Subject should not move for at least 1 second Use flash Tripod self timer recommended Stand 1 2 5 m 3 94 16 4 feet Max W wide angle 1 5 m 4 92 feet recommended away CONT AF OFF NIGHT SCENERY Take clear pictures of night...

Page 23: ... BURST cannot be used FLASH FORCED OFF AUDIO REC OFF CONT AF OFF STABILIZER OFF SENSITIVITY ISO100 SLOW SHUTTER Cannot be set Select with and press MENU SET Press shutter button CANCEL SET SELECT STARRY SKY 60 SEC 30 SEC 15 SEC Set longer shutter speeds for darker conditions Countdown begins 15 CANCEL FIREWORKS Take clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky Shutter speed can be set to 1 4 secon...

Page 24: ... feet from subject displayed 2 m 6 56 feet unless max T Max W Distance of at least 5 cm 0 16 feet from subject Focus range in Intelligent ISO mode MACRO mode Zoom lever For moving subjects indoors sensitivity and shutter speed raised to avoid subject blurring For stationary subjects indoors sensitivity lowered to avoid interference Applications Record 9 Taking motion pictures Record motion picture...

Page 25: ...t days elapsed are calculated based on local destination time If settings are made before holiday number of days to departure are displayed in orange with a minus sign but not recorded When TRAVEL DATE is displayed in white with a minus sign the HOME date is one day in advance of the DESTINATION date this is recorded To print number of elapsed days Activate DATE STAMP P 66 before printing Use the ...

Page 26: ...king this setting will reset white balance fine adjustment see below White balance fine adjustment excluding AWB Press several times until WB ADJUST is displayed Adjust with if reds are strong adjust with if blues are strong Press MENU SET or press shutter button halfway AWB operational range AWB sets the optimum white balance automatically Cloudy sky rain Shade TV screen Incandescent lighting Sun...

Page 27: ... lower recording capacity Smaller picture size Coarser picture higher recording capacity 30fps smoother movement 10fps longer recording time 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 pict...

Page 28: ...en using self timer Fixed at 3 pictures 3 DMC TZ3 only 4 DMC TZ2 only 5 DMC TZ3 Becomes progressively slower Delayed timing depends on card type picture size and QUALITY DMC TZ2 Depends on type of card PICT SIZE P 52 and QUALITY P 53 Burst speed may be reduced if using SENSITIVITY P 51 of ISO400 or greater or if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations This feature cannot be used with the flas...

Page 29: ...4 times P 27 Applicable modes Settings OFF Do not use ON Use This cannot be set when using SIMPLE MODE Intelligent ISO mode or the SPORTS BABY PET or HIGH SENS scene modes Applications Record 11 Using REC menu Continued Lamp COL MODE Set color effects Applicable modes Settings STANDARD NATURAL soft VIVID sharp COOL more blue WARM more red B W SEPIA If interference is noticeable in dark locations S...

Page 30: ...gs for the following functions are fixed ASPECT RATIO QUALITY SELFTIMER OFF 2SEC SENSITIVITY AUTO Functions other than those above are the same as fixed in SIMPLE MODE P 28 However STABILIZER P 39 settings may be made If internal memory is full Delete unwanted clipboard pictures in PLAY ON CLIPBOARD mode Copy required pictures onto card P 60 Remove card and use PLAYBACK mode to delete pictures fro...

Page 31: ... CLIPBOARD above Applications Record 12 Taking viewing clipboard pictures Continued Applications View 1 Viewing as list Multi playback Calendar playback You can view 9 or 25 pictures at once multi playback or view all pictures taken on a certain date calendar playback To view clipboard pictures as a list P 59 Note Pictures edited on a computer may not be displayed correctly or may show incorrect d...

Page 32: ...ith audio AUDIO REC P 53 AUDIO DUB P 70 Applications View 2 Viewing motion pictures pictures with audio Pause play when already paused Elapsed time displayed while viewing 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 To continue pl...

Page 33: ...LAY menu settings P 18 Pictures will be selected from built in memory not clipboard if no card is inserted FAVORITE 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 Select FAVORITE from PLAY menu P 17 18 Select ON Select picture repeat PLAY 1 3 ON SELECT ROTATE SLIDE SHOW DUAL DISPLAY...

Page 34: ...Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif compatible P 90 environment OS software Select DATE STAMP from PLAY menu P 17 18 Select SINGLE or MULTI 2 3 DPOF PRINT AUDIO DUB RESIZE PROTECT PLAY SELECT SET SINGLE MULTI DATE STAMP Screen example DMC TZ3 Select picture SINGLE MULTI up to 50 pictures 1 13 100 0001 DATE STAMP EXIT SET SELECT 7 10 11 12 8 9 DATE STAMP SET CANCEL SELECT SET CANC...

Page 35: ...e priority over camera settings To print from built in memory at a shop first copy pictures to card P 73 before making settings DPOF print settings may not be made to non DCF P 90 files Settings can only be made for one picture at a time If DPOF settings have been made on another device release these first before making settings again with this camera Date printing settings will be canceled when a...

Page 36: ...er to delete original picture CANCEL SET SELECT RESIZE DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE NO YES YES Resize Original picture deleted Select NO for protected pictures P 69 NO Create new resized picture Original picture remains To complete Press MENU SET twice Cannot be used with motion pictures pictures with audio or pictures with date stamp May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices Applicati...

Page 37: ...pplications View 4 Using PLAY menu Continued Select picture for and Select YES Screen shown is example 1 13 100 0001 SET EXIT COPY SELECT COPY SELECT SET NO YES COPY PICTURES FROM BUILT IN MEMORY TO MEMORY CARD To cancel during Press MENU SET To complete Press MENU SET twice To copy to a card use a card with a capacity of at least 12 7MB Copying pictures may take several minutes Do not turn off po...

Page 38: ...ransmission Turn on power of both camera and computer Set to any mode except Do not move the mode dial while connected to computer Connect camera to computer Check socket direction and insert straight in Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation If using AC adaptor turn off camera power before plugging in or removing Hold here Align marks and insert Windows Drives are displayed in My Com...

Page 39: ...play may differ from set number USB cable always use cable supplied Turn on power of both camera and printer Set to Connect camera to printer Operate camera to print pictures see right Check socket direction and insert straight in Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation If using AC adaptor turn off camera power before plugging in or removing Hold here Align marks and insert Printing si...

Page 40: ...tual printer may be prioritized in some cases Check the date printing settings on your printer Do not set date printing on pictures onto which DATE STAMP P 66 is applied otherwise date will be printed twice Connecting with other devices 3 Viewing on TV screen You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the supplied AV cable Preparations Turn off both camera and T...

Page 41: ...D mode P 58 1 Clipboard recording mode 4 Clipboard playback transfer guide MOTION PICTURE mode P 47 2 3 Available recording time Icons can also be displayed on edge of screen 5 P 33 In recording 1 Flash mode P 36 2 Focus P 28 3 Picture mode P 29 Jitter alert P 24 1 PLAYBACK mode 1 P 13 Number of DPOF prints P 68 2 Protected picture P 69 Picture with audio Motion pictures P 62 3 Picture size P 52 Q...

Page 42: ...erent device BUILT IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT IN MEMORY Displayed when formatting built in memory via computer etc Reformat directly using camera P 73 MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD Format cannot be recognized on this camera Save all necessary data to computer or other device and FORMAT P 73 MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD Access to card has failed Insert card again MEMORY CARD ERROR...

Page 43: ...onitor shuts off even if power is turned on Camera is set to POWER SAVE or ECONOMY P 20 Press shutter button halfway to release Battery needs recharging P 14 Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on Battery needs recharging P 14 Camera is set to POWER SAVE P 20 Camera was left with power on battery needs recharging Use POWER SAVE or ECONOMY P 20 Recording Cannot record pictures Mode dial ...

Page 44: ...rk Adjust LCD monitor brightness P 20 Camera set to POWER LCD or HIGH ANGLE P 34 Monitor may darken when internal temperature is low Monitor will brighten again when temperature rises Black blue red green dots or interference appears Monitor looks distorted when touched This is not a fault and will not be recorded on the actual pictures so there is no need to worry LCD monitor continued Date age i...

Page 45: ...layed 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 scene mode P 42 MOTION PICTURE mode P 47 or AUDIO REC P 53 Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locati...

Page 46: ... over discharge Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags Store together with a drying agent silica gel if leaving in drawer etc Store batteries in cool 15 C 25 C 59 F 77 F places with low humidity 40 60 and no major temperature changes Charge battery once per year and use completely once before storing again Memory cards To prevent damage to cards and data Avoid high temperatures direct...

Page 47: ...0 280 550 320 640 440 860 680 1310 310 610 360 710 520 1020 910 1720 2 GB 550 1090 660 1270 790 1530 1220 2360 1920 3610 2920 5120 8780 12290 560 1110 660 1300 890 1700 1360 2560 630 1220 730 1420 1040 2040 1800 3410 4 GB 1090 2150 1290 2510 1560 3010 2410 4640 3770 7090 5740 10050 17240 24130 1110 2190 1310 2560 1740 3350 2680 5020 1240 2410 1450 2800 2040 4020 3540 6700 ASPECT RATIO SIMPLE MODE ...

Page 48: ...io about 100 DMC TZ2 2 5 low temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD Approx 207 000 pixels field of view ratio about 100 Flash Flash range ISO AUTO Approx 60 cm 1 97 feet to 4 2 m 13 8 feet Wide AUTO AUTO Red eye reduction Forced flash ON Forced flash ON Red eye reduction Slow sync Red eye reduction Forced OFF Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built in Memory Approx 12 7 MB SD Memor...

Page 49: ...recordable pictures Accessories and or model numbers may vary between countries Consult your local dealer 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 Total Price Subtotal Your State Local Sales Tax Shipping Handling 6 95 Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment chec...

Page 50: ...Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc collectively referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts or b replace it with a new or refurbished product The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor PRODUCT OR PART NA...

Page 51: ...ions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Service Center If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the...

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Page 53: ...2 33 34 80 M Macro Mode 46 Metering Mode 53 Motion Picture Mode 47 Multi Playback 61 N Night Portrait Mode 42 Night Scenery Mode 42 Normal Recording 24 NTSC 23 Number of Recordable Pictures 92 O Operational Sound 22 29 Optical Image Stabilizer 39 Optical Zoom 27 P PAL 23 Party Mode 42 Pet Mode 44 PictBridge 76 Picture Quality Setting Motion Picture Mode 47 Picture Quality Setting Simple Mode 29 Pi...

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