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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No.

DMC-TZ30/DMC-ZS20

Before use, please read 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 disc. Install it on your PC to read it.

GC GA GH SG

Summary of Contents for Lumix DMC-TZ30

Page 1: ... No DMC TZ30 DMC ZS20 Before use please read 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 disc Install it on your PC to read it GC GA GH SG ...

Page 2: ... broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted Information for Your Safety WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage Do not expose this unit to rain moisture dripping or splashing Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on this u...

Page 3: ...When disposing the batteries please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Do not heat or expose to flame Do not leave the battery ies in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C or incinerate ...

Page 4: ... damage Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or in another confined space Ensure this unit is well ventilated The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected The primary circuit is always live as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet ...

Page 5: ...sely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor supplied Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high voltage lines If you record near radio transm...

Page 6: ...tions 24 Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration force or pressure The camera is not dust resistant splash resistant or waterproof Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand or where water can come into contact with the camera Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of tem...

Page 7: ...l may differ from the actual product Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera Part numbers are as of January 2012 Battery pack DMW BCG10E Charge the battery before use Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text AC adaptor VSK0775 VSK0772 VSK0771 Hand strap VFC4297 USB connection cable K1HY08YY0025 DVD VFF0978 Software Use it to install the software ...

Page 8: ...le Card Battery door Release lever We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera GPS status indicator EXPOSURE button MAP button LCD monitor Cursor buttons MENU SET button DISP button Q MENU Delete Cancel button Built in GPS antenna Microphone Speaker Motion picture button REC PLAY switch HDMI socket AV OUT DIGITAL socket This socket is also used when charging the battery...

Page 9: ...If the type of sheet to protect LCD screens that are available on the market is to be used observe the precautions that are contained with the sheet Some types of protective sheets may impair the screen s visual recognition and ease of operation If the camera is used with a protective sheet available on the market attached to its screen or if the screen is not very responsive touch the screen with...

Page 10: ...nd check that it is locked by lever Card Insert all the way firmly until it clicks Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card Close the card battery door Slide the release lever to the LOCK position To remove To remove battery Move lever in direction of arrow To remove card Push the card until it clicks then pull the card out Lever Always use genuine Panasonic batteries DMW BCG10E If you u...

Page 11: ...the USB connection cable supplied and plug the AC adaptor supplied into the electrical outlet To the electrical outlet Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one Doing so may cause malfunction of the camera Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one The AC adaptor supplied and the USB connection cable supplied are dedicated accessories of this camera Do not us...

Page 12: ...he clock message appears Press MENU SET Press to select the items year month day hour minute display order or time display format and press to set Press MENU SET to set Confirm the setting and press MENU SET To return to the previous screen press Press to select Yes and press MENU SET if automatically correcting time of day using the GPS function To manually set date and time select No When you se...

Page 13: ...en Please set the home area is displayed press MENU SET Press to set your home area and press MENU SET The current time and home area are set To change the time setting Select Clock Set from Rec or Setup menu perform and ...

Page 14: ...ay the menu Switching to the Rec menu Use cursor button to select Rec and press MENU SET The menu type can also be selected by touch operations Press to select AF Mode and then press MENU SET Depending on the item its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way Press to select and then press MENU SET to set Press several times to close the menu ...

Page 15: ... the aperture value you set The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered setting Record 3D still pictures Take pictures according to the scene Take pictures while confirming the picture effect Take a picture Press ...

Page 16: ...ord motion pictures with audio stereo Zoom can also be used during recording Slide the REC PLAY switch to Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to end recording Remaining recording time approx Elapsed recording time ...

Page 17: ...n continuously record a motion picture in FHD for up to approx 27 minutes 12 seconds If Rec Quality of AVCHD motion pictures is set to GPH PSH GFS or FSH you can continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds If the surrounding temperature is high or a motion picture is recorded continuously is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the camera Only ...

Page 18: ...icture to be played back To play back a motion picture touch or press after selecting a picture You can print pictures by connecting a camera to your computer or printer or by giving an SD card to a shop assistant at a photo shop Deleted pictures cannot be recovered Press to delete the displayed picture Press to select Yes and then press MENU SET ...

Page 19: ...se cursor button to select GPS menu and press MENU SET Use cursor button to select GPS Setting and press MENU SET Use cursor button to select ON and press MENU SET A message appears on the screen After confirming the message press MENU SET When GPS Setting is ON the GPS function works even if the camera s power is off Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meters During t...

Page 20: ... not light and the icon turns off it means that positioning was unsuccessful Positioning result icons Time elapsed after successful positioning minute Positioning failed No location information place name information available Positioning will take time in environments where it is difficult to receive the signals from the GPS satellites For details refer to Using the GPS function to record the loc...

Page 21: ...ures Display the pictures in playback mode The is displayed during playback for pictures that are recorded with location and place name information Press MAP button A map of the place where you took the picture will appear Touch the button to enlarge or reduce the map size You can also enlarge or reduce the map size using the zoom lever Map scale level The levels that can be displayed vary dependi...

Page 22: ...uage and then click Operating Instructions to install To return to the install menu Double click the Operating Instructions shortcut icon on the desktop When the Operating Instructions PDF format will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions PDF format Insert the disc containing the Operating Instructions su...

Page 23: ...512 MB or more Windows Vista Windows 7 1 GB or more 32 bit 2 GB or more 64 bit Free hard disk space 450 MB or more for installing software Refer to the Operating Instructions of PHOTOfunSTUDIO PDF for further information about the operating environment Insert the disc with the supplied software When you insert the supplied disc the install menu will start Click on the Applications on the install m...

Page 24: ...4 mm to 480 mm F3 3 Max W to F6 4 Max T Image Stabiliser Optical method Focus range P A S M 50 cm Wide 2 m Tele to Macro Intelligent Auto Motion picture 3 cm Wide 1 m Tele to 5 to 7 is 2 m to Scene Mode There may be difference in above settings Shutter system Electronic shutter Mechanical shutter Minimum Illumination Approx 10 lx when i Low light is used the shutter speed is 1 25th of a second Shu...

Page 25: ...d DPOF corresponding MPO Motion pictures AVCHD MP4 QuickTime Motion JPEG Audio compression format AVCHD Dolby Digital 2 ch MP4 AAC 2 ch Interface Digital USB 2 0 High Speed Analogue video NTSC PAL Composite Switched by menu Audio Audio line output Monaural Terminal HDMI MiniHDMI TypeC AV OUT DIGITAL Dedicated jack 8 pin Dimensions Approx 104 9 mm W x 58 9 mm H x 28 2 mm D excluding the projection ...

Page 26: ...r Panasonic VSK0772 DMC TZ30GA Information for your safety Input 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A Output 5 V 800 mA AC adaptor Panasonic VSK0771 DMC TZ30SG Information for your safety Input 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A 10 VA 100 V 13 VA 240 V for Japan Output 5 V 800 mA Battery pack lithium ion Panasonic DMW BCG10E Information for your safety Voltage capacity 3 6 V 895 mAh ...

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Page 28: ...refrom Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries This product uses DynaFont from DynaComware Corporation DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc Other names company names and product names print...

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