Panasonic of North America DMC-TZ50 Digital Still Camera User Manual DMC TZ5 50 P79 3 Eng indb

Panasonic Corporation of North America Digital Still Camera DMC TZ5 50 P79 3 Eng indb

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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-Pana(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.comVQT1P79-3PCPBefore connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No. DMC-TZ5DMC-TZ4DMC-TZ50
2 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 3A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.Dear Customer,Thank you for choosing Panasonic!You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below.The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.Model No. Serial No. Information for Your SafetyWARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.Carefully observe copyright laws.Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or 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.THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.WarningRisk of fire, explosion and burns. Do notdisassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F)or incinerate.Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY 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 generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: PanasonicModel No.: DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 DMC-TZ50Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.DMC-TZ5DMC-TZ4DMC-TZ50THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY INCANADAThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
4 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 51/ 9100–0001100–00011/910:00MAR.15.200810:00MAR.15.2008The 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.18).Quick start guide-If you see this symbol-Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European UnionThis 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 packBattery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.• Do not use the battery pack with equipment 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. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.About the battery chargerCAUTION!DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.Battery chargerThis battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.But• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.NoteExample screens displayed in this manual are for DMC-TZ5 model.DMC-TZ4: 1Charge the battery2Insert the battery and the card3Turn on the power4Set REC/PLAY switch to 5Set the mode dial to 6Press the shutter button and take pictures To play back the pictures Previous Next1. Set REC/PLAY switch to .2. Select the picture you want to view.
VQT1P79 7Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures!INTELLIGENT AUTO ● 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 Mode’ 1 (P.52)Print at home, or at a digital photo center (P.78, 83)Save and enjoy your pictures!Record (P.28) Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory card slots.● SD memory card/SDHC memory card 2(sold separately)Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens!● AV cable (supplied)● Component cable(sold separately)Enjoy videos in HD 3 on TV with component terminals (1080i) by using a component cable.With your printer 4Connect directly to easily print pictures at home. Use a PictBridge-compatible printer.● USB connection cable (supplied)At digital photo centerGive card to shop assistant to print pictures.Using your PC 4Send by e-mail, save to hard disk. Print out pictures.● USB connection cable (supplied)With DVD recorder 4Save to DVD or hard disk● AV cable (supplied)1 Sounds of zoom and other operations may be recorded.2 Can be used on SDHC memory card-compatible devices.3 DMC-TZ5 only4 See respective products’ instruction manuals for details.View (Playback) on large screen (P.86)6 6 VQT1P79VQT1P796 VQT1P79Record, view, save those precious moments.
8 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 9INDEX Using SETUP menu ..... 22• CLOCK SET ................ 22• WORLD TIME• MONITOR• LCD MODE• BEEP ........................... 23• VOLUME• GUIDE LINE• HISTOGRAM• TRAVEL DATE• ECONOMY .................. 24• AUTO REVIEW• ZOOM RESUME ......... 25• NO.RESET• RESET• RESET Wi-Fi SET (DMC-TZ50 only)• USB MODE ................. 26• VIDEO OUT• TV ASPECT• m/ft• SCENE MENU• DIAL DISPLAY• VERSION DISP. (DMC-TZ50 only) ......... 27• FORMAT• LANGUAGE• DEMO MODEBefore use .......................... 12• Read first/To prevent damage and faults1234Before usePreparationsCharging battery ................ 16Inserting battery and card ... 17• Picture save destination(cards and built-in memory) ... 18• Remaining battery andmemory capacity ............... 18Setting the clock and language ............................. 19Using menus ...................... 20• Menu type ......................... 21123Basics (Record • View) Taking picture with automatic settings ........ 28 Taking pictures with your own settings ......... 30• Align focus for desired composition ....................... 31Taking pictures with zoom ... 32• Enlarging further ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ ............... 34Applications (Record)5Viewing your pictures (Play) ................................ 35Deleting pictures ............... 36• To delete multiple (up to 50)or all pictures ..................... 3645123456Changing recording information display ........... 37Taking pictures with flash ... 38Taking close-up pictures .. 40• Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject ‘TELE MACRO function’ ................... 40Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment ... 41Taking pictures with self-timer ............................ 42Taking pictures with exposure compensation ... 43• EXPOSURE ...................... 43• AUTO BRACKET .............. 43 Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ ............................ 44• Scene types ...................... 45• PORTRAIT/SOFT SKIN/SELF PORTRAIT/SCENERY/SPORTS ............................ 46• NIGHT PORTRAIT/NIGHT SCENERY/FOOD/PARTY/CANDLE LIGHT ... 47• BABY/PET/SUNSET ......... 48• HIGH SENS./HI-SPEED BURST ............ 49• STARRY SKY/FIREWORKS/BEACH/SNOW .................. 50• AERIAL PHOTO/UNDERWATER/MULTI ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only) .... 517Standard Accessories ....... 13Names of parts................... 14• Mode dial ........................... 15• Cursor button .................... 15
10 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 11INDEX (Continued)89101112Applications (Record) (Continued) Taking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE’ ..............................52Useful features for travel ................................................................... 53• TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination) ....................53• WORLD TIME (Registering local time at your overseas destination) ...................54Using REC menu ................................................................................55• PICTURE SIZE ............................................................................. 55• QUALITY ......................................................................................55• ASPECT RATIO ............................................................................56• INTELLIGENT ISO ....................................................................... 56• SENSITIVITY ................................................................................57• WHITE BALANCE ........................................................................ 58• METERING MODE ....................................................................... 59• AF MODE ..................................................................................... 59• CONTINUOUS AF ........................................................................ 60• BURST .........................................................................................61• I.EXPOSURE ................................................................................ 61• DIGITAL ZOOM ............................................................................ 62• COLOR MODE ............................................................................. 62• STABILIZER ................................................................................. 62• MIN. SHTR SPEED ...................................................................... 63• AUDIO REC. ................................................................................ 63• AF ASSIST LAMP .........................................................................63• CLOCK SET ................................................................................. 63Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD) ...................... 64• Taking clipboard pictures ................................................................... 64• Viewing clipboard pictures .................................................................64• Zoom mark ......................................................................................... 65• CLIPBOARD menu ............................................................................65Quick setting .......................................................................................661234Applications (View)Viewing as list(Multi playback/Calendar playback) ............................. 67Viewing motion pictures · pictures with audio / Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only) ... 68Different playback methods... 69• NORMAL PLAY .......... 69• DUAL PLAY (DMC-TZ5 only) .................. 69• SLIDE SHOW ............. 70• CATEGORY PLAY ...... 71• FAVORITE PLAY ........ 71Using PLAYBACK menu ... 72• CALENDAR ................ 72• TITLE EDIT ................. 72• Text input method ............. 72• TEXT STAMP ............. 73• RESIZE ...................... 74• TRIMMING ................. 75• ASPECT CONV. ......... 76• ROTATE ..................... 76• ROTATE DISP. ........... 76• FAVORITE .................. 77• DPOF PRINT .............. 78• PROTECT .................. 79• AUDIO DUB. .............. 79• COPY ......................... 80123Connecting with other devicesUsing with your PC ............ 81Printing ............................... 83• Printing multiple pictures ... 84• Print with date and text ...... 84• Making print settings on camera ... 85Viewing on TV screen ....... 86• View on TV with component terminal ........... 871234567OthersList of LCD monitor displays ... 88Message displays .............. 90Q&A Troubleshooting ...... 92Usage cautions and notes ... 98Recording picture/time capacity ... 100Specifications .................. 102Optional accessories ...... 104Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) ...... 105Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) ................. 106Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ................. 107Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) ................. 109Index ..................................112
12 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 13Before 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 with camera or card. Certain pictures cannot be played back • Pictures edited on a computer • Pictures taken or edited on a different camera (Pictures taken or edited on this camera may also not be able to be played back on other cameras) Software on the CD-ROM supplied The following actions are prohibited: • Making duplicates (copying) for sale or rent • Copying onto networks Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure • Avoid exposing the camera to strong vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hitting the camera, or sitting down with the camera in your pocket.(Attach strap to avoid dropping camera) • Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor. Do not get the camera wet or insert foreign objects • Do not expose the camera 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 and allow to adjust to conditions before use. • If the lens clouds up, switch off the power and leave for about two hours to allow camera to adjust to conditions. • If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.Grip areaPart numbers are as of January 2008 Battery PackCGA-S007A(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’) Battery ChargerDE-A45B(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’) Battery Carrying CaseVYQ3680 StrapVFC4297 USB Connection CableK1HA08CD0019 AV CableK1HA08CD0020 CD-ROM Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. Optional accessories (P.104) • Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P.18) • 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 (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.Read first Lens • If lens is dirty:Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. • Do not leave in direct sunlight.Camera ON/OFF switchDo not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage lens. Be careful when removing camera from bag, etc. When using tripod • Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws at an angle (may damage camera, screw hole, or label.) • Ensure that the tripod is stable.(Read the tripod’s instruction manual.) When transporting Switch off power. We recommend using a genuine leather case (DMW-CT3, sold separately).To prevent damage and faultsPlease also refer to ‘Usage cautions and notes’ (P.98).LCD monitor characteristicsExtremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction.The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.Unit temperatureThe camera may become warm during use. (Especially grip area, etc.)This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the camera.
14 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 15Names of parts This manual is based on the DMC-TZ5 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary. With the DMC-TZ5/DMC-TZ4 models, this function is not included and the Operating Instructions (Digital Camera Wi-Fi Mode) are not supplied.Cursor buttonMode dialINTELLIGENT AUTOCamera 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 barrelSelf-timer indicator (P.42)/AF assist lamp (P.63)Speaker (P.23)MicrophoneDo not block microphone with fingers. (P.52, 63, 79)LCD monitor(P.22, 37, 88)Status indicator(P.17, 28)DISPLAY button (P.37)Q.MENU(Quick setting P.66)/delete button (P.36)Tripod receptacleCard/Battery door (P.17)Self-timer (P.42)Macro mode (P.40) Exposure compensation (P.43) Auto bracket (P.43) White balance fine adjustment (P.58) Backlight compensation (P.29) Flash (P.38) MENU/SET (menu display/set/finish) (P.20)COMPONENT OUT socket (P.87)AV OUT / DIGITAL socket(P.81, 83, 86)DC IN socket (P.81, 83)Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional).Release lever (P.17)Up▲down▼◄left right►Strap eyeletWe recommend using the strap to avoid dropping the camera.In this manual, direction buttons to be pressed will be shown in gray, or with ▲▼◄►.RecordingPlaybackREC/PLAY switch(P.28, 35)Up/down/left/right selectionAlign to correct modeDisplayed on screen when mode changed (Screen example: DMC-TZ5)INTELLIGENT AUTO modeTake pictures with automatic settings (P.28).NORMAL PICTURE mode Take pictures with customized settings (P.30).SCENE mode(DMC-TZ50: ) Take pictures according to scene (P.44).MOTION PICTURE mode Take motion pictures (P.52).CLIPBOARD mode Take pictures as memos (P.64).Wi-Fi modeAccess your web album. (DMC-TZ50 only)(Operating Instructions (Digital Camera Wi-Fi Mode) )DMC-TZ5/DMC-TZ4 DMC-TZ50

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