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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manual 1
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-Pana(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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PCP
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TZ5
DMC-TZ4
DMC-TZ50
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A 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 Safety
WARNING:
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.
CAUTION
Danger 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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
disassemble, 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 Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-TZ5
DMC-TZ4
DMC-TZ50
Responsible party: Panasonic
Corporation of North
America
One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support 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-TZ5
DMC-TZ4
DMC-TZ50
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN
CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
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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.18).
Quick start guide
-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 (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 charger
CAUTION!
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 charger
This 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.
Note
Example screens displayed in this manual are for DMC-TZ5 model.
DMC-TZ4:
1Charge the battery
2Insert the battery
and the card
3Turn on the power
4Set REC/PLAY
switch to
5Set the mode dial
to
6Press the shutter button and
take pictures
To play back the pictures
Previous Next
1. Set REC/PLAY
switch to .
2. Select the picture
you want to view.
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Automatically 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 4
Connect directly to easily print
pictures at home. Use a PictBridge-
compatible printer.
● USB connection cable (supplied)
At digital photo center
Give card to shop assistant to print
pictures.
Using your PC 4
Send by e-mail, save to hard disk.
Print out pictures.
● USB connection cable (supplied)
With DVD recorder 4
Save 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 only
4 See respective products’ instruction manuals for details.
View
(Playback) on large screen (P.86)
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INDEX
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 MODE
Before use .......................... 12
• Read first/
To prevent damage and faults
1
2
3
4
Before use
Preparations
Charging battery ................ 16
Inserting battery and card
... 17
• Picture save destination
(cards and built-in memory)
... 18
• Remaining battery and
memory capacity ............... 18
Setting the clock and
language ............................. 19
Using menus ...................... 20
• Menu type ......................... 21
1
2
3
Basics (Record • View)
Taking picture with
automatic settings ........ 28
Taking pictures with
your own settings ......... 30
• Align focus for desired
composition ....................... 31
Taking pictures with zoom
... 32
• Enlarging further
‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ ............... 34
Applications (Record)
5
Viewing your pictures
(Play) ................................ 35
Deleting pictures ............... 36
• To delete multiple (up to 50)
or all pictures ..................... 36
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
Changing recording
information display ........... 37
Taking pictures with flash
... 38
Taking close-up pictures .. 40
•
Taking close-up pictures without
standing close to subject ‘TELE
MACRO function’
................... 40
Positioning camera and
subject within accessible
range for focus alignment
... 41
Taking pictures with
self-timer ............................ 42
Taking 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) .... 51
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Standard Accessories ....... 13
Names of parts................... 14
• Mode dial ........................... 15
• Cursor button .................... 15
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INDEX (Continued)
8
9
10
11
12
Applications (Record) (Continued)
Taking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE’ ..............................52
Useful features for travel ................................................................... 53
• TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination) ....................53
• WORLD TIME
(Registering local time at your overseas destination) ...................54
Using 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 ................................................................................. 63
Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD) ...................... 64
• Taking clipboard pictures ................................................................... 64
• Viewing clipboard pictures .................................................................64
• Zoom mark ......................................................................................... 65
• CLIPBOARD menu ............................................................................65
Quick setting .......................................................................................66
1
2
3
4
Applications (View)
Viewing as list
(Multi playback/Calendar
playback) ............................. 67
Viewing motion pictures ·
pictures with audio /
Creating still pictures from
motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only)
... 68
Different playback methods
... 69
• NORMAL PLAY .......... 69
• DUAL PLAY
(DMC-TZ5 only) .................. 69
• SLIDE SHOW ............. 70
• CATEGORY PLAY ...... 71
• FAVORITE PLAY ........ 71
Using 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 ......................... 80
1
2
3
Connecting with other devices
Using with your PC ............ 81
Printing ............................... 83
• Printing multiple pictures ... 84
• Print with date and text ...... 84
•
Making print settings on camera
... 85
Viewing on TV screen ....... 86
• View on TV with
component terminal ........... 87
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Others
List of LCD monitor displays
... 88
Message displays .............. 90
Q&A Troubleshooting ...... 92
Usage cautions and notes
... 98
Recording picture/time capacity
... 100
Specifications .................. 102
Optional accessories ...... 104
Digital Camera Accessory
Order Form
(For USA Customers) ...... 105
Request for Service Notice
(For USA Only) ................. 106
Limited Warranty
(For USA Only) ................. 107
Customer Services Directory
(For USA Only) ................. 109
Index ..................................112
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Before 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 area
Part numbers are as of January 2008
Battery Pack
CGA-S007A
(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)
Battery Charger
DE-A45B
(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)
Battery Carrying
Case
VYQ3680
Strap
VFC4297
USB Connection
Cable
K1HA08CD0019
AV Cable
K1HA08CD0020
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 switch
Do 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 faults
Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and
notes’ (P.98).
LCD monitor characteristics
Extremely 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 temperature
The camera may become warm during use. (Especially grip
area, etc.)
This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality
of the camera.
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Names 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 button
Mode dial
INTELLIGENT AUTO
Camera 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 barrel
Self-timer
indicator (P.42)/
AF assist lamp
(P.63)
Speaker (P.23)
Microphone
Do 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 receptacle
Card/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 eyelet
We recommend
using the strap to
avoid dropping
the camera.
In this manual, direction
buttons to be pressed
will be shown in gray, or
with ▲▼◄►.
Recording
Playback
REC/PLAY switch
(P.28, 35)
Up/down/
left/right selection
Align to correct
mode
Displayed on screen when mode
changed (Screen example: DMC-TZ5)
INTELLIGENT AUTO mode
Take 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 mode
Access your web album. (DMC-TZ50 only)
(Operating Instructions (Digital Camera
Wi-Fi Mode) )
DMC-TZ5/DMC-TZ4 DMC-TZ50