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Operating

instructions
Digital Camera

Model No.

LEICA

DMC-TZ2
DMC-TZ3

oc VARIO-ELMAR

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,

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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 wilt 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.

THE FOLLOWING
THE U.S.A.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT

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 manufactureCs instructions,

i Warning

I Serial
odel No.
No.

I

| Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not |
| dis.as?emble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) |
or incinerate.
.......
Markin;s;gn
S unit.

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

::i
;:
;:
;:
;:
;:

(OR BACK);

THEREARE
NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE,
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL,

;siocated

on bottom of the

:::
::
::

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.

:

APPLIES

ONLY iN

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 wilt 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.

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Panasonic
Mode! No.:
DMC-TZ2
DMC-TZ3
Responsible party: Panasonic
Corporation of
North America One
Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company
1-800-272-7033
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.

_

Panason|c
DMC-TZB

_

Pa.asonic
DMC-TZ3

THE FOLLOWING
CANADA

APPLIES

ONLY iN

This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.

Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate this
equipment.

have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how
A
to lithium
recycle ion/polymer
this battery. battery that is recyctabte powers the product you

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-If you see this symbolInformation
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

charger

CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS
UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILTIN 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 I10V and 240 V.
But

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.

The battery is not charged
when the camera is
shipped. Charge the
battery and set the clock
before use.

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.

Insert the battery
and the card

Set the mode dial
to O
Camera
ON/OFF Switch

Press the shutter
take

button

and

pictures

To play
Example screens displayed in this manual are for DMC-TZ3 model.

the battery

When you do not use the
card (sold separately), you
can record or play back
pictures on the built-in
memory (P.26).

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery
charger must be connected to a 120V
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.

• 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.

Charge

back

the

pictures

1. Set the mode dial to I_.
2. Select the picture
you want to view.

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precious

save

moments°

@Cards may be inserted directly
into devices with SD memory
card slots.

SD memory card
(Sold separately)

Alternatively,
connect with AV
cable (supplied)

On TV screen

Zoomedoin pictures
Close-up pictures of people
in distance
[10x optical zoom] (P.27)

C_ear pictures
Prevents blurring from shaky hands
[Optical image Stabilizer] (P.39)

Beautifu_

Alternatively,
connect with USB
connection cable
(supplied)

pictures

Dark places, moving subjects
[Intelligent ISO] (P.46)

#_otion

pictures

Capture moving scenes
[Motion Picture Mode] (R47)
Create photos (still pictures) from your favorite motion
pictures (P.63)

Holiday

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Save
Alternatively,
connect with USB
connection cable
(supplied)

pictures

Useful features for travel - 'TRAVEL DATE' (P.48)
'WORLD TIME' (P.49)
'CLIPBOARD'
(P.58)

With your printer
Connect directly to easily print pictures at home (P.76)
Use a PictBridge-compatible
printer.
At digital
photo center
Give card to shop assistant to print pictures. (P.68)

and enioy

your

On computer
Send by e-mail, save to hard disk.
Print out pictures.

With DVD recorder
Save to DVD or hard disk
Alternatively,
connect with AV
cable (supplied)
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.......
_'"
_'+_"J'
_'" _J_
'_".'_
_'"

,_

®_Before use ..........................................
Read first (10)
To prevent damage and faults (10)

10

@Standard

11

@Names of parts ...................................
Mode dial (13)

12

4

Charging
@Inserting

14
15

@Setting the
thedifferent
clock and
language
....... 17
16
@Know
menus
...............

@Using SETUP
menus .....................................
Using
menu ..........................

18
20

4

_Taking
24
Adjustingpictures
the focus.................................
(25)
Problems with adjusting focus (25)
Checking remaining battery and memory
capacity (25)
Picture save destination (26)

@Taking pictures with zoom
...............
SIMPLE
MODE 27
28
Backlight compensation (28)
'SIMPLE MODE' menu (29)

@Viewing
pictures instantly
(REVIEW)your
...........................................
30
@Viewing your pictures (Play) ........... 3!
@Deleting pictures ..............................
32

_

@Changing recording information
display ...............................................
@Making LCD monitor easier to see..
@Taking pictures with self-timer ........
@Taking pictures with flash ................
@Taking pictures with exposure
compensation
...................................
@Optical image stabilizer ...................

@Taking motion pictures ....................
@Usefu! features for travel .................
Recording holiday duration
(TRAVEL DATE) (46)
Registering local time at your overseas
destination (WORLD TIME) (49)
@Using REC menu ..............................
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)

47
48

@Using PLAY menu .............................
DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (64)
SLIDE SHOW (64)
FAVORITE (65)
ROTATE DISP./ROTATE (66)
DATE STAMP (66)
DPOF PRINT (68)

64

76

.3 .3

battery and
...............................
battery
card ...............

@Taking pictures according to the
scene .................................................
Scene types (41)
@Avoiding subject blurring
(Intelligent
ISO) .................................
@Taking close-up pictures
(MACRO mode) .................................

61

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@Viewing
Calendar
@Viewing
pictures
@Creating
pictures

as list (Multi playback/
playback) ...........................
motion pictures/
with audio ...........................
still pictures from motion
(DMC-TZ3 only) ..................

33
34
35
36
38
39
40

46
46

61
62
63

Accessories

.......................

50

Quick sett)ng

(57)

@Taking/viewing
clipboard
pictures
(CL(PBOARD)
....................................
Taking clipboard pictures (58)
Viewing clipboard pictures (59)
CLIPBOARD
menu (60)

4

Folder and
names on........................
computer (75)
@Using
with file
computer

74

@Printing

8O

@List of LCD monitor displays ...........
@Message displays .............................
@Q&A Troubleshooting ........................
@Usage cautions and notes ...............
@Recording picture/time
capacity .....

80
82
84
90
92

@Specifications
...................................
94
@Optional accessories
....................... 96
@Digital Camera Accessory
Order Form
(For USA Customers) ....................... 97
@Request for Service Notice
(For USA Only) ..................................
98

..............................................

BURST (54)
CONT.AF (55)
AFASSIST LAMP (56)
SLOW SHUTTER (56)
D.ZOOM (56)
COL. MODE (57)
CLOCK SET (57)
58

PROTECT (69)
AUDIO DUB. (70)
RESIZE (70)
TRIMMING
(71)
ASPECT CONV. (72)
COPY (73)
FORMAT (73)

@Viewing

on TV screen .......................

79

@Limited Warranty (For USA Only).... 99
@Customer Services Directory
(For USA Only) ................................
10!
@Index ................................................
104

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Part numbers are as of January 2007
IIBo

a test shot first!

IIAvoid

@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.
mCertain
back

pictures

cannot

be played

@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)
IISoftware

on the CB-ROM

supplied

The following actions are prohibited:
@Making duplicates (copying) for sale or
rent
@Copying onto networks
[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

shocks,

vibration,

IIAvoid
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.

transporting

[]

@Switch off power.
We recommend using a genuine leather
case (DMW-CT3, sold separately).

Battery
Pack
CGA-S007A
(R14)

(referred to in this manual as 'battery')
[]

@

Battery
Charger
DE-A45B
(R14)

(referred to in this manual as 'charger')
[]

__ens

Battery
Carrying
Case
VYQ3680
(R91)

_
VFC4090
@Do not leave in direct
sunlight.
_NIf dirty, clean with soft,
dry cloth.

[Optional

accessories

(R96)

(P.12)
[] Strap

[]USB
Connection
Cable
K1HA08CD0007
(R74, 76)

@Cards are optional. You can record
or play back pictures on the built-in
memory when you are not using a card.
(R26)
@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 (1-800-9958649) for further information about
obtaining replacement parts.

LCD monitor

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[]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.

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.

0

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.
@Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.

[]AV
Cable
K1HA08CD0008
(R79)

[]CD-ROM

The following software on the CD-ROM
is referred to in this manual as 'supplied
software'.
@LUMIX Simple Viewer
@PHOTOfunSTUDIO
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Camera
(P.18)

ON/OFF

switch

Release

Optical image stabilizer
button (P.39)

lever

(P.15)

Tripod

receptacle

\
Align to correct mode
Card/Battery

Shutter

button

i!!i!!!J_ii

(P.24)

door

_÷

(P.15)

_

_/_
Zoom

lever

Flash

(P.36)

Lens

barrel

Lens

(P.11)

(P.27)

r_
lamp

/-

Strap

eyelet
_

Speaker

(Displayed on screen when
mode changed)

(P.22)_

INTELLIGENT
ISO mode
Take pictures according to motion
and brightness of subject (P.46).

@

CLIPBOARD
mode
Take/view pictures as memos
(P.58).

_C_

MOTION
PICTURE
mode
Take motion pictures (P.47).

_

Strap
(supplied)

1

SIMPLE MODE
For beginners (P.28).

Microphone
...............................................
(P.47, 53, 70)

J
CD monitor
hecking remaining battery/
memory capacity, etc (P.25)
Changing display (P.33)
I
Display contents list (P.80) .)

Status

indicator

DISPLAY/LCD
button
FUNC
delete

(R33,

(R15,

Self-timer

_
UpA

24)

MODE

(Quick setting
(R32) button

P.57)/

down T
DIGITAL/AV

OUT

DO IN socket
(P.74, 76)
_Always use a genuine PanasonicAC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional).
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In this manual, direction buttons
to be pressed will be shown in

View
taken

white, or with A V"_1_.

immediately
(Review) (P.30)

)reviously
picture

(P.38)

Auto bracket
(P.38)
_White
balance fine
adjustment
(P.50)
_Backlight
compensation
.............
eFlash (P.36)

rightl_

34)

(P.74, 76, 79)

2

(P.35) / ...........................
_ Exposure
/
compensation

(P.28)

_,MENU/SET
(menu

display/set)

(P.18)

" DMC-TZ3 only

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Battery
(model-specific)
Charger
(model-specific)

Battery
(check orientation)

Indoor
electrical
outlet
(charge
atroom
temperature
ofI035°C(50°F-95°F))

Card
(check orientation)
Do not touch
connector

@Set the camera
OFF

ON/OFF

switch

to

@2)Slide to the 'OPEN' position and
open the lid
@Completely
insert battery
and card
(both click into place)
@Close lid
_ Slide to the 'LOCK' position.
OPEN

LOCK

battery
when
charging
is
complete.
(Ensure
'LUMIX'

faces outwards.)

plug

@On: Charging in progress (approx. 120 min.)
@Off: Charging complete
@if light is flashing.,.
_,,Battery temperature is too high/too tow , Battery may still be charged, but it witl
lightas (CHARGE)
take longer
it must adjust to the room temperature.
®Battery/charger connector is dirty , clean with dry cloth.
[Approximate

battery

life

[]To

l

[Compatible

will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.
will run out if not used for tong periods of time, even after being charged.
can be topped up even if not fully depleted.
disassemble or modify the charger.
purchase a new battery if battery tife becomes significantly reduced.

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memory

cards

(sold separately)

@The following SD standard-based
recommended)

cards (Panasonic brand

SD memory cards, 8MB-2GB
_SDHC memory cards (4GB) , (R96)
(4GB (or greater) cards without the SDHC logo are not of SD standard.)
For recording picture/time capacity, see (P.92)
, For model numbers and types,
see http:llpanasonic.co.jplpavclgloballcs
(This Site is English only.)
(

@Battery
@Battery
@Battery
@Do not
@Please

lever

@To remove card,
press down in center.

Status indicator

Number of pictures:
270 [300 _2] (at 30-sec intervals) _ (equivalent to approx. I35 [150 _2] mins)
_ Values based on CIPA standards. (R91)
(Number reduced if intervals longer - 67 [75 _,2]pictures if 2-minute intervals)
Playback time: Approx. 280 [280 _2] mins
Above figures may be reduced if intervals between recording are longer; if flash, zoom,
or POWER LCD are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).
•2 DMC-TZ2

(2 Z)

remove

@To remove battery,
move lever in direction
of arrow.

@MuttiMediaCards
Caution _

(still images only)

SDHC logo

SDHC memory
card

@Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
@ tf you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
@Do not remove card or battery while power is 'ON' or while status indicator is on
(Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged).
_ The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard 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.

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Set mode dial (P.13)to NORMAL PICTURE mode I_! before turning on power.
'PLEASE SET THE CLOCK' will be displayed when power is turned on for the first time.
While this

message

is displayed

This camera contains
playback preferences,
The 'SETUP' menu in
source. Please check
remaking

a range of menus to enable you to set your photography and
and to make the camera easier and more fun to use.
particular contains important functions, such as for time and power
these settings before use.

the camera

more

Press

convenient

to use (SETUP

menu)

(R20)

@Make settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock
and changing the beep sounds.
@Applicable modes (P. 13): I_1 _ _,_ SON1
SCN2HE_

Adjust year, month, date, time
Select

mChanging
Adjust

Power
C:

photography

preferences

(RED menu)

(R50)

@ Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect
ratio, and picture size.
_Applicable
modes (P. 13): O _ _,_ SON1SCN2

Select to change
date format

Set

ON
(Screen exampEe: DMC-TZ3)

Press
mUsing

your

pictures

(PLAY menu)

@Turn on power again and check time
display.

(P.64)

@Make settings for using the pictures you have taken,
including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings
for printing your pictures (DPOF).
@Applicable modes (P.13):

IIITo change time setting
Ab Select 'CLOCK SET' from SETUP
menu (P.18), perform @ and @ above,

(Screen exampEe: DMC-TZ3)

and press @.
@Failure to set the clock will mean
correct date will not be printed
(R76) when printing pictures in
digital photo center or when using
DATE STAMP (P.66).
@Time is displayed in 24-hour
format. Year can be set between
2000 and 2099.
@Clock settings will be saved for
approx. 3 months even after
battery is removed, provided a
fully-charged battery was installed
in camera for the 24 hours
beforehand.

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IITo set local time at overseas
destination

The following menus are also included:
IIITo make photography

_;_ 'WORLD TIME' (P.49)
IITo
_

set language
Select LANGUAGE (R22) from SETUP
menu (R20), and set to language
displayed on the monitor.
@ Example of SETUP menu setting
(P J8)

IlTo

settings

SCENE menu

(P.40)

easily

settings

SIMPLE

change
MODE

menu

such

to fit certain

as picture

scenes,

quality,

e.g. night

for beginners

(P.29)

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Here is explained an example of changing the 'POWER SAVE _setting from '5 MINJ 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.)

Zoom lever

Move across

to the items

Highlight 'CLOCK SET'

Turn on the power
Oi:F ON

Select

Set to O

the correct

item

Press _" and move beyond the
bottom item

Page 2 displayed
Move down to 'POWER SAVE'

Bring up the menu
MENU/SET
SETUP menu
Applicablemodes:
0 t_3 _,_ SCN1SCN2
B I_
@REC menu
Applicable modes:
0 _ _,_ SCNISCN28
@PLAY menu
Applicable modes: _]

REC menu
llU
(@1
is displayed.

_:: i

QUALITY

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item
Highlight '2 MIN.'

=t..

First page of three currentl
displayed. (Zoom lever can be
used to scroll through pages.)

BEEP

Select this setting

Finish

Press
Select '1_

TR_ELD_E

8

this

Displays settings

"?Select SETUP menu
Select

Select

@To restore default settings
_ 'RESET' (R22)
@For certain items, there may be no settings selection (step @) (e.g. 'ROTATE' on PLAY
menu), or actual display may differ from that above (e.g. 'WORLD TIME' on SETUP
menu).

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CLOCK
SET !,AUTO REVIEW!I POWER
SAVE' and !EcoNoMY'
cloc k setting and battery life. Be sure to check thes e before use.

@'_ Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE V (P.28).
@_2Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode I_ (P.58).
@_"_DMC-TZ3 only.

are importantfor

Set the date and time.

TIME_,2

WORLD

Set the i0oai time at an overseas destination

4;_ MONITOR4'1'2
'

Adjust the brightness
'

[]

GUIDE

LINE

TRAVEL

DATE _1,2

ZOOM

RESUME *_,2

(P.49)

Record the number of days elapsed in your travels.
.4;._:'::

:,:;:

::_ '2_:1:':,:

:_=_-:::_,.;::

(DESTINATION)i

-3 • • F_
I
I

[_]

and time (P.16).
(HOME)

' ' +3

REC. INFO.(Recordinginformation):_lON
PATTERN. 1_7 / isgl
_
@'PATTERN' cannot be selected in CLIPBOARD
and histogram cannot be displayed.
@Not displayed in SIMPLE MODE.
_

HISTOGRAM:r_F]/ON
mode (P.58). Recording information

/ SET (P.48)

OFF 1_

13SEC

f ZOOM _ (displays

for i second

then at 4× zoom for t

them
..........
::
.
, ,
_P_e_e_c.[asplay_lme _s,eco,nas).
_>!LUUIVI' IS userul ror checking Tocus

_; o
)
,
i
._
i
,
@In SELF PORTRAIT scene mode (P.42) AUTO BRACKET'
(P.38) BURST mode
(P.54) 0r pictures with audio(P.53 70)autoreviewperformedregardlessOfsetting.
'
'
'
CbMotion p_ctures cannot be automatically reviewed.

Automatically
shut off power while not in use.
(Saves battery consumption)
@To restore: Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on the
power again.

OFF / 1 MIN, / 2 MIN. / _
/ 1OMIN. (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 stideshows (exception: set to
10 minutes while slideshow is paused and during 'MANUAL' slideshows)
@Setting fixed to '2 MIN.' in 'ECONOMY', and to '5 MIN.' in SIMPLE MODE (P.28) and
CLIPBOARD (P.58).

Remember the Zoom ratio when turning power ofL

Restrict battery consumption
when recording,
(Dims LCD monitor, automatically shuts off monitor when not
in use.)
@ Monitor also shut off during flash battery charging.
@Status indicator is illuminated while monitor is off.
@To restore: Press any button.

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_

of the LCD monitor (7 levels).

L:
:;
:.
:::
. ......
: ....
L'nange me Pa[[em aT _ne gu_ae !lnes @sp!ayea wnen _aK_ng
pictu[es
Dis la rec rdin informati0n0rhist0
ramt0 etherwith
uide
P Y
O
g
g
g
g
I
lines (P.33).

: ::_::;::,,:

_]

@Set the date/month/year

_/ON
_

@Focus position cannot be stored.
@ReleaSed and cannot be Set when Using 'SELF PORTRAIT'

scene mode.

[_]
/ LEVEL 1 (turned off after approx. 15 seconds of inactivity)/LEVEL 2 (turned off
after approx. 15 seconds, or approx. 5 seconds of inactivity after recording)
@Cannot be used in the following cases:
When using SIMPLE MODE, CLIPBOARD mode ,orAC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold
separately), when menu screen is displayed, when using self-timer setting or during
motion picture recording,
@LCD monitor net dimmed when using 'POWER LCD' or 'HIGH ANGLE' (P.34).

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@'_ Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE V (P.28).
@*2Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode I_ (P.58).

• ))) BEEP

,1.2

Change or mute beep sounds.

Volume: _((mute)

/ F_

(tow)/<],)) (high)

Tone: E_

/ :>@/ .>)@

Change or mute shutter sounds.

Volume: _x (mute)/[]

Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels).

0 . . _
. . LEVEL6
@Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV.

i
_, 2

SHUTTER
I:(]1)) VOLUME

I_[]

_,2

NO. RESET

_t

Reset image file numbers and start again from +000!!
@File numbers and folder numbers (R75)

I
I

RESET

_2

(high)Tone:

[]

1._OI._O

necessary pictures to your Computer and format the built:in memorylcard. (R73)
_*To reset folder number to 1g0:
.
First, format (P.73) the built4n memory or card, and reset the file numbers using NO.
I
RESET. Then, select 'YES' on the folder number reset screen.
RESET REC. SETTINGS? (YES/NO)
RESET SETUP PARAMETERS? (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)

Reset SETUP menu (P.20) and REC menu items (P.50) to
their default settings,

_R

(low)t_

(Only 'BEEP' is reset in the SIMPLE MODE menu.)
@Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.
I

F_.

VIDEO

OUT

I

Change the vide@ output format when connected to a TV, etc,

Change the aspect ratio when connected to a TV, etc
(PLAYBACK mode only).

TV ASPECT

_tPAL

_
/ Iml
@When set to _[_, pictures will be displayed vertically tong on LCD monitor when
connecting AV cable (supplied) (P.79).

I
SCENE

[-O--] DIAL

MENU

DISPLAY

Display

*_,2

scene menu when mode dial is set to SCN1 Or sca2

Display mode dia! operation on screen.

I
LANGUAGE

22

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_,2

OFF (use previously selected scene mode) i _
(displays
@To display scene menu when set to 'OFF': Press 'MENUiSET'.
OFF / _
_/DEUTSCH

, Change disp!ay language.

scene menu)

(display)
(German)t

FRANQAB

(French)/ESPAP4OL

(Spanish)!

ITALIANO (italian) I _3Z _ (Chinese) t E]7_--=_
_ (Japanese)
Not displayed on DMC-TZ3P/DMC-TZ2P.

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Turn on the power
OFF ON
_ Status indicator illuminated for
approx. I second.

Press the shutter button halfway, ensuring that the subject is aligned with the AF area.
Focus display

Set to i_ (NORMAL PICTURE mode}

AF area (normal)
(when dark or
using digital zoom)

@

Display on screen

Adjust the focus

Aperture
value

Focus

In focus

Not in focus

Focus display
AF area

On '_
Green

Flashing
Red/white

Sound

Double beep

Multiple beep

'_Images outside of the focus range may
not be in full focus even if the light
remains on.

Shutter speed

(If red: Could not achieve optimal exposure
(P.51).)

Use flash (P.36) or change 'SENSITIVITY'

Press halfway

Take a picture
@Take care not to shake the
camera.

Zoom lever
Status indicator
Press fully

llHolding

Horizontally

Vertically

Flash

_Do not block the flash or the lamp
(R12). Do not took at them from close
range.
_Do not touch the lens.

Lamp

,_Stand with your arms close to your
body and with your legs apart.
IIWhen

_

(jitter

alert)

is displayed

Use the Optical image stabilizer (P.39), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.35).
IIFocus

range

(To take pictures

When set to maximum W (1X):
Distance of at least 50 cm
(I .64 feet) from subject
inTo

use

flash

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_Return

{l}First adjust focus
according to subject

to desired

composition

@ Readjust focus if not correctly adjusted initially.
Subjects/environments
which may make focusing difficult:
_,.Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast
÷Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. In dark, or with significant
jitter.
_,When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects
together in the same picture

from close range_P.46)
W

Zoom lever_

T When set to maximum T (maximum
zoom): Distance of at least 2 m
°_

Remaining

battery

(6.56 feet) from subject
_

(R36)

Pictures remaining

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Press fully

Hold down
halfway

the camera

_

_

_¢

(flashes red)

(Status indicator flashes when LCD monitor is off)
Recharge or replace battery (R14).
@Not displayed when using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP,
sold separately).

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25

Pictures will be saved to a card _
l:_!i;

if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory [_

Enlarge

When in operation
_
Card

r_Card
_

if not.

Built-in memory

Subjects can be enlarged by ten times with 'Optical zoom' and up to 15 (13.8") times with
'Extended optical zoom'. 'Digital zoom' can then be used to multiply this effect by four
times further. (28-280 mm: 35 mm film camera equivalent)
* DMC-TZ2
(Tele)

Restore
Turnto T side

are Illuminated red.

Built-in memory

mZoom

This means that an operation is in progress, such
recording, reading, or deleting of pictures. Do not
power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor
AC5PP, sold separately) (this may cause damage
of data).

as the
turn off the
(DMWto or toss

(Wide)
Turn to W side

types

Type
Max.
enlargement

Optical zoom

Extendedopticalzoom(EZ)

Digital

zoom

1Ox

15x *_, 13.8x _2, 13x*
126x *_, 12x, 11.6x .2

40x (including optical zoom: 10x)
60x (including extended optical zoom: 15x)

Picture quality

No loss

No loss

Deteriorates

Conditions

None

Select picture size
(P52) marked with []

'D. ZOOM' (P.56) set to 'ON' in REC
menu

@Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (P.73).
@It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as
electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).

Displays

by factor of enlargement

digital zoom area

Screen display
[]

IIICards
@Always format (R73) cards in this camera before first use.
@If the switch on the card is set to 'LOCK _,operations such
as formatting, copying, and deleting cannot be performed.
@Compatible memory cards , (R 15)
Recording picture/time capacity
_ (P.92)
reBuilt-in

memory

(approx.

Switch (LOCK)

ImEntering

ImRecording

ImITo recall

Save destination

estimates

(default

Built-in memory
12.7 MB

256 MB

settings)
memory card (Example)
512 MB
1 GB

2 GB

(DMC-TZ3)

2

68

135

270

550

Pictures

(DMC-TZ2)

3

81

160

320

660

The number of pictures that may be recorded varies greatly according to aspect settings
(P.51), picture size (P.52), and quality (P.53) settings, in addition to the capacity of the
card. (For more details: P.92)

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zoom (EZ)?

digital

zoom

area

Once the bar stops before the digital zoom area,
continue to hold the zoom lever, or release it once
then push it again.

Pictures

6

optical

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 can be enlarged further.
,3 DMC-TZ2: 6M

12.7 MB)

capacity

Within digital zoom area AF area
becomes larger when pressing
shutter button halfway

DMC-TZ3 only, ,2 DMC-TZ2 only (Zoom ratio depends on ASPECT RATIO and PICT.SIZE.)
ImWhat is Extended

@Used as a temporary save destination when you have no card.
@May take longer to access than cards.
@Clipboard pictures (P.58) are saved to built-in memory.
picture

displayed

zoom ratio

from time power

was turned

Bar stops momentarily
off _

'ZOOM RESUME' (R20)

@The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate.
@Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.
@Do not block the lens barrel (R12) movement while zooming.
@Zoom cannot be adjusted during motion picture recording.
@A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled pictures of
close objects, while using more telescopic zoom may result in more coloring appearing
around the outlines of objects.
@The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated - this
is not a fault.
@When using extended optical zoom, zoom movement may stop momentarily near
maximum W (lx), but this is not a fault.
@The Optical image stabilizer may be less effective when using digital zoom. it is
recommended that you use a tripod and the self-timer (R35).

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Set to V
Use the menu to change settings such as picture quality and beep sounds.

Select desired item

Display SIMPLE MODE
menu

(Screen shows beep setting change)

Adjust the focus

i
{_ AUTO
REY!EW
@

Take a picture
Green when
focus aligned

MENU/SET

@PlO_MODE
9,

Press fully

@"

@The settings for the following functions are @The following functions cannot be used.
fixed.

POWER

(P.35)

SAVE

(P.20)

STABILIZER

(P.39)

W.BALANCE

(P.50)

SENSiTiViTY
METERING
AF MODE
AF ASSIST
COL.MODE

BURST
Digital

White
AUDIO

(P.53)

(P.56)

(P.57)

CLOCK EET

mode

HIGH i

@ Default setting outlined: [_

zoom

item

(P.54)

Setting

(R27)

ENLARGE (4:3, 7M _l, Fine):
for printing to 8"xl0"size, letter size etc.

Exposure compensation/AUTOBRACKET _2
(P.38)
balance
REC.

fine

adjustment

(P.50)

ON
STANDARD

_ Same as with ISO LIMIT '800' setting in
Intelligent ISO mode (P46)

@ PICT.MODE

_

_

_) OFF/[_
ON:
Displays picture for approx. 1 second after taking

(P.53)

CONT.AF (P.55)
ECONOMY (P.20)
HIGH ANGLE (P.34)
GUIDE LINE (P.33)

(P.54)
LAMP

gLOW]I
@

item

Settin_
OFF/1O SEC.
5 MIN
MODE1
AWB

(P.51)
MODE

/_AUTOREWEW

Finish

Select desired setting

Backlight compensation

item

_,

@CLOOKSET/

Press halfway

SELFTIMER

I

,,2DMC-TZ3 only

AUTO REVIEW

_BEEP

"3

_) CLOCK SET '¢

4"x6"/10x15cm _2(3:2, 2.5M EZ, Standard):
for printing regular sizes.
E-MAIL •{:2(4:3, 0.3M EZ, Standard):
for attaching to emails or using in homepage.

_OFF/_

LOW/@

HIGH

Change the date and time (P.16)

6M for DMC-TZ2 model _2 Extended optical zoom (P.27) available.
Settings changes reflected in other modes.

Press

Prevents subjects being dark when background is light.
@To cancel compensation: Press A again.
@Using flash (FORCED FLASH ON) is recommended
(P.36)
@Adjust using 'EXPOSURE' (R38), except for in SIMPLE
MODE.

_) Displayed when compensation

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@ Focus

range
Max. T: Distance of at least 1 m (3.28 feet)
from subject (_
displayed)
(2 m (6.58 feet) unless max T)

@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)

is on.
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29

Pictures can be checked while still in a recording mode ( O_
Display

_I_SCNlSCN2
_ ).

When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory.
(Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD mode (P.59).)
Set to I]_

picture

Enlarge
View as ist (P.61)

Scroll through

pictures
File number

@Most recently taken picture will be
displayed for about I0 seconds.
@To close: Press T or press the shutter
button halfway.
_s,To view previous/next picture: _ I_

Previous

Next

Enlarge picture (4x/Sx)
w
_ While picture
displayed

Picture nut lber

Change information

is

display (P.33)
Turn to
T side

IITo

fast-forward

lITo

enlarge

(playback

IITo

delete

several

IITo

display

portrait

pictures

vertically

@Zoom ratio: 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x
@To reduce zoom: Turn lever towards W side
@ Move zoom position: @ T 4
@ Enlarging picture will reduce display quality.
Turn to
T side

or all

urrent zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.)
into

playback

inTo display

@Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
@Motion pictures cannot be reviewed in this way. View in PLAYBACK

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@ Holding down increases the picture scroll rate.
@Cannot be used when using 'REVIEW' (P.30) or
'Multi playback' (P.61).

zoom)

@To move zoom position: A _" ,,I I_
Highlight 'YES' in orange

@ Returns to the first picture after the final
picture.

(rewind)

Hold down until the desired
picture number is displayed

Current zoom position (displayed
for 1 sec.)
@Picture is enlarged as you turn zoom lever
towards T.
@To reduce zoom: Turn lever towards W
side.

_ Delete (P.32)

mode (P.62).

as list _
picture

(R61)

vertically

_@ (R66)

ImTo print
@Using own printer:
Direct connection
+ (P.76) _Connection via computer
@At photo shops
Give card to shop assistant.

_(P.74)

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DelHetin9 piictures

Clhangin9 recording

Bet to PLAYBACK mode _)i_, Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from
built-in memory if not. To delete clipboard pictures, set to CLIPBOARD mode [_.
IITo delete

iilnformatioln 1

Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms.

1 picture

DISPLAY Press to change display

While picture
is
displayed
(P.31)

Select

FUNC
,,$

LCD MODE

'YES'
ht 'YES'
in orange

(DMC-TZ3 only)

Press
IIITo delete

multiple

FUNC

(up to 50) or all pictures
Select
type
deletion

of

Select the pictures to
delete (Repeat)

Guide lines

No display

LCD monitor

F

Press twice

liB!splay

in PLAYBACK

mode
Histogram

@Skip to step @ if
selecting 'ALL DELETE'
FUNC

Select

Picture selected
@To release: Press T again

'YES'

Press
Highlight 'YES' in
orange

ImTo cancel _*_
To cancel 'ALL DELETE' or 'ALL
DELETE EXCEPT "k', press
'MENU/SET'.

@Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
@Do not turn off the power during deletion.
@Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately).
@When deleting all pictures from built-in memory, pictures actually deleted differ
according to mode.
PLAYBACK mode _ : All pictures in built-in memory, except clipboard picture
If 'FAVORITE' (P.65) setting is 'ON', you can 'ALL DELETE EXCEPT _ir (FAVORITE)'.
CLIPBOARD mode [_: All clipboard pictures
@Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:
Protected pictures (R69) (Release the protection before deleting)
,4Card switch is in 'LOCK' position.
_Pictures not of DCF standard (P.90)
@May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.

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@During playback zoom (P.31), motion
picture playback (P.62), slideshow (P.64):
Display on/off
@During multi playback, calendar playback
(R61), DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only)
(R64): Display cannot be changed
IIHistogram
(Example)
Shows brightness of subject as graph,
useful for exposure compensation (R38),
etc. (Display shown is an estimate.)
@Histogram from time of recording
is displayed in orange if different to
OK
Dark
Bright
histogram in playback, for example when
recording with flash or in dark locations.
@Histogram may differ between times of recording and playback, or from histograms
made with image editing software.
mGuide

lines

Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when recording,
@'GUIDE LINE' settings (P.2O)

@Display cannot be changed during menu (R17) display.
@tn SIMPLE MODE, display can only be turned on and off.
@Histograms cannot be displayed in SIMPLE MODE (R28), MOTION PICTURE
(R47), or CLIPBOARD mode (P.58).

mode

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33

Make
iteasier
toseetheLCDmonitor
when
taking
pictures
fromhighpositions
orin
bright
outdoor
conditions.

This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the
self timer to 2 seconds•

Display 'LCD MODE'

Display 'SELFTIMER'

DISPLAY
Hold

down

LCDMODE

Select mode

Select time duration

LCDmonitor
@E.__ POWER LCD
Makes screen brighter than normal (for
outdoor use).
@ _O_
H

MENU/SET

Displayed for approx• 5 sec.
@Can also be selected with _.

Adjust focus
_Zi_

\ _ Focus wilt be automatically
adjusted immediately before
Press
recording if shutter button is
haffway
pressed fully here.

NIGH ANGLE
Makes screen easier to see when taking
pictures from high positions.
(becomes harder to see from the front)

Take a picture

@ OFF: Norma!

HIGH

@'HIGH ANGLE' wilt be canceled when power is turned off (including POWER SAVE)•
@Block out sunlight (with hand, etc) if reflection makes screen difficult to see.
@'HIGH ANGLE' cannot be used in the following cases.
_SIMPLE MODE
PLAYBACK mode
PRINT mode
During menu screen display
_While reviewing pictures
@'POWER LCD' will be deactivated if no operations are performed for 30 seconds while
recording• (Brightness can be restored by pressing any button)
@Brightness/color of screen in 'LCD MODE' has no effect on pictures recorded.

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Press
fully

ANGLE

Self-timer

indicator

@The self-timer indicator wilt flash, and the
picture will be taken after the selected
duration of time has elapsed.
@To cancel while in operation: Press
'MENUISET'

@This function cannot be used in the 'UNDERWATER' scene mode or in MOTION
PICTURE mode _.
@In some modes, only '2SEC.' or only '10SEC.' may be selected•
SIMPLE MODE: '10SEC.'
CLIPBOARD mode, SCENE mode 'SELF PORTRAIT: '2SEC/
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35

Taking

pictures

witlh flash

Display 'FLASH'

Available types vary depending

IIIAvaiiable

types

on the mode in use.

in each mode

(©: default setting)
SCENE MODE

Select the desired type

O

_

_

I]bl_

0

O*

0

0

o
Flash
@Do not cover with hand. Do not
look at from close range (few cm).
@Do not bring objects close (heat
and light may damage object).

Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
@Can also be selected with I_.

AUTO
@Automatic ON/OFF
reduction

FORCED FLASH ON/RED-EYE

reduction

LIGHT' scene modes only

PJ_J
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE
reduction
@Automatic ON/OFF
@Reduces red-eye
@Slows shutter speed to take brighter pictures
FORCED OFF
@Always off

6

©

o

o

U

B

_

0

o

_3 m! D

[]

©

©

©

o

o

©

o

o

o

©

o

o

o

@Cannot be used with MOTION PICTURE mode _ and scene modes _, _, _,
I_,_,
orE.
@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 backtight compensation (P.28).
according

to ISO sensitivity

('SENSITIVITY')

V{_,

(R51) and zoom

Max. W:Approx. 0.6-1.6m (1.97-5.25feet) Max.T: Approx. 1.0-I.1 m (3.28-3.61feet)

Taking pictures of subjects in
dark places

180400

Max. W:Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8feet) Max.T: Approx. !.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22feet)

1SO1250

Max. W:Approx. 1.0-4.7m (328-15.4 feet) Max.T: Approx. 1.6-3.1 m (3.28-162 feet)

Taking pictures with backlight
or under bright lighting (e.g.
fluorescent)

@ Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using
zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.
mlMaximum
Intelligent

ISO sensitivity
ISO (R46).

lso800/IS01250

('lSO LIMIT')

(R51) and focus

range when

using

Max. W:Approx. 0.6-4.2m (197-13.8 feet) Max.T: Approx. 1.6-2.8 m (3.28-9.19feet

Taking pictures of subjects
against a nightscape (tripod
recommended)
Places where flash use is
prohibited

['_J: 1/8 (changed by SLOW SHUTTER setting (P.56)) -1/2000th
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©)

iml _]

ISO100

@Two flashes are emitted when using red-eye reduction. Do not move until the second
flash is over. Effects may vary depending on the person.
@Shutter speeds are as follows:
[_,
I_,
I_,
I_:
1/30-1/2000th
_,

o

E] I_ i_

Normal use

FORCED FLASH ON
@Always on
(For 'PARTY' and 'CANDLE
(R42))
@Always on
@Reduces red-eye

o

mlFocus range
(P.27).

IITypes

AUTO/RED-EYE
@Automatic ON/OFF
@Reduces red-eye

o*

--

D

@ If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. P'JJt_ll)will turn red when shutter button is
pressed halfway.
@No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. Pit,Ill) are flashing (flash is charging).
@Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or white balance.
@Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds.
@ Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.
@When using ECONOMY (P.20), LCD monitor is shut off white flash is charging.
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Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between
brightness of object and background, etc). Depending on the brightness, this may not be
possible in some cases.

Display 'EXPOSURE'

Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
Settings cannot be changed in SIMPLE MODE (P.28) or in 'SELF PORTRAIT'
'STARRY SKY' (P.44) scene modes.

(P.42) and

®Example of exposure compensation

Over-exposed

se,ectm

Select a value
on)

,,_. Minus direction

I!I

Optimum
exposure

"@, Plus direction

MENU/SET
@The compensation value is displayed on the
bottom-left of the screen. (_,
etc)
IIAUTO

BRACKET

(DMC-TZ3

Under-exposed

only)

Takes 3 pictures in succession, changing the exposure. After exposure compensation,
compensation value is as standard.

Display 'AUTO BRACKET'
Press several times

the

#me.g. AUTO BRACKET with +1EV
First picture
OEV
(Standard)

Select a value

MODE1: Constant correction
(Monitor image stable, composition
easy to determine)
MODE2: Correction at moment shutter
button is pressed
(More effective than MODE1 )

@Cases where optical image
stabilizer may be ineffective:
_,,Heavy jitter
÷High zoom ratio (digital zoom:
R27)
_,Fast-moving objects
,Hndoors or in dark locations
(due to tow shutter speed)
ImTo view jitter/movement

OFF:

detection

derno

Pictures deliberately
jitter correction

taken with no

screen

Extent of jitter and of subject movement are shown on graph. (Estimate)
Large _ Small _ Large

on)
Second picture
- 1EV
(Darker)

Third picture
+IEV
Value displayed after exposure
compensation set

(Brighter)

Jitter
Press
(Press again to close)

_

Movement detection

@Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo.
@Automatic ISO sensitivity settings based on movement detection are only effective
when usin_._telligent
ISO [_ (P.46) and the 'SPORTS __ (P.42), 'BABY' _ (P.42),
and 'PET' _ (P.44) scene modes.
@ Use the movement detection demo with objects with contrasting coloring.

@Cannot be used with flash or when there is remaining capacity for only 2 more
pictures.
@When 'AUTO BRACKET is set, D is displayed on the left of the screen.
@Canceled when the power is turned off.

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Set to 'SCNI'

or 'SCN2'

_The same selection of 20 scenes is
available for each.
[]

PORTRAIT

_']

SOFT SKiN

[]

SELFPORTRAIT E_SCENERY

Select scene
1 of
2 currently
dispFayed

_SPORTS

NIGHTPORTRAIT

NIGHTSCENERY _]

CANDLE LIGHT

BABY

FOOD

@

DISPLAY -SCENE MENU

MENU/SET
@To see description of each scene:
Select scene, and press 'DISPLAY'.
[]SCN1

When using SCENE MODE, the camera remembers the previously selected scene.
For example, if SCN1 is set to 'NIGHT SCENERY' and SCN2 is set to 'NIGHT
PORTRAIT', you can easily switch between settings depending on whether or not there
wilt be people in the picture.
@To enable pictures to be taken immediately (no automatic SCENE MENU display)
_1_Display SETUP menu (P.18)
{2}Select 'SCENE MENU' (R22) and set it to 'OFF'.
@To display scene menu: Press 'MENU/SET'

@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 (R50).
(Except in 'SENSITIVITY', 'METERING MODE', and 'COL. MODE')
Certain settings cannot be made for some scenes.
@'W. BALANCE' can be set to the following.
'PORTRAIT'/SOFT
SKIN'/SELF PORTRAIT','SPORTS','BABY','PET','HIGH
SENS.'
(Setting is restored to 'AWB' when scene is changed.)
@The types of flash available (R36) vary according to the scene.
The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is
changed.
@Guidelines displayed in grey in 'NIGHT PORTRAIT', 'NIGHT SCENERY', STARRY
SKY', and 'FIREWORKS' scene modes.
0

R

PARTY

_

_PET

SUNSET

VI_ HIGH $ENS.

_

BEACH

_

L_AERtALPHOTO

and SCN2

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STARRY

SKY

W

FIREWORKS

_UNDERWATER

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D

PORTRAIT

_

SOFT

Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance
daylight conditions
Smooths

[_

_

SELF

skin €olors
in bright, outdoor day lght cond!tlons
chest upwards).
@Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness.

SKIN

Take pictures of yourself.
@Press shutter button halfway
_ seGtimer indicator
, press shutter button fully
_ review
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not correctly
@To take pictures with audio (P.53)
(self-timer indicator Hiuminated during recording)

PORTRAIT

SCENERY

Take c!ear pictures of widel distant subjects,

SPORTS

Take pictures of scenes with fast movement,

in bright

@Stand as close as possible to object.
@Zoom: As te@scopic as possib@ (T side)

SENSITIVITY:

ISO1OO

portraits fro m

@Stand as close as possibIe to Object.
@Zoom; As te!escopic as possJb!e (T side)

SENS!T!V!TY!

!s°!

@Focus: 30-70 cm (0.98-230 feet) (Max W)
@Do not use zoom (harder to focus)
(Zoom moved to max W automatically)
@2-second self-timer (P35) recommended

STABILIZER: MODE2
AF MODE: []
9 areas
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SELFT]MER: OFF/2SEC
ZOOM RESUME: OFF

@Stand at least 5 m (!6,4 feet) away,

FLASH: []
AF ASSIST

@Stand at least 5 m (184 feet) away.

SENSITIVITY: ]SO LIMIT: ]SO800
(Same as Intelligent ]SO mode
SLOW SHUTTER: Cannot be set
Digital zoom: Cannot be set

illuminates
aligned)

e.g. sports.

I
NIGHT
_

PORTRArr

_

NIGHT

[_

Take pictures 0f Pe0ple and nightscapes with Cl°se to actual brightness:
@interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.
@Shutter may remain closed for ! Second after taking picture.

Take clear pictures of night scenes
@Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.

SCENERY

FOOD

@Shutter may remain closed for up to 8 seconds after taking picture

@Stand at least 5 m (164 feet) away.
@Do not move for 8 seconds.
(Shutter speed: max 8 sec)
@Tripod, self-timer recommended

__
_ ,i
.
lake naruraHooKing

@Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above
Max T f m (3 28 feet) and above

i(
.,. _
p_crures or Tooo.

Brighten subjects and background
weddings

_-_ PARTY

in pictures of indoor events, such as

'

_BABY
(Continued)

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@Subject Sh0utd n0t move for at !east 1 second,
@Use flash
@Tripod, self-timer recommended.
@Stand t :2-5 m (3.94-t6.4 feet) (Max. W (wideangte), t.5 m (4.92 feet) recommended) away.

FORCED 0FE
LAMP: OFF

(P.46))

i
J
CONT.AF:

OFF

FLASH: []
FORCED OFF
CONT.AF: OFF/AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SENSITIVITY: iSO1OO
SLOW SHUTTER: Cannot be set
I
I

@Stand approx 1 5 m (4.92 feet) away.
@Z_om:
_
Wide (W side)
@Use flash.
@Tripod, self-timer recommended

@Tripod, self-timer

recommended.

Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors

@Focus: Max W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above

@To record age:
BIRTHDAY SET: Select 'WITH AGE', and press 'MENU/SET'.
(_Select
'BIRTHDAY
(_Set birthday
with A SET'
_" _ I_-, and press 'MENU/SET'.

Max T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
@Age will be displayed for approx. 5 seconds after
setting@splay
this mode
@Age
format depends on LANGUAGE

('BABY1' and 'BABY2' can be set separately.)

0O

SENSITIVITY: ]SO LIMIT: ]SO4OO
(Same as Intelligent ]SO mode '(_'
Cannot be set
Digital zoom:

(P.46))

setting

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_BABY

@Date of birth will be displayed

@Age cannot be added after recording
@Age may be printed from a computer using the
supplied software (P.11).

as '0 month 0 day'

@To reset: Select 'RESET' from SETUP menu (P.22).

@Age can be stamped onto picture using 'DATE
STAMP' (P.66).

_'_1PET

Record pet's age when taking picturesl
Settings method same as for 'BABY' (P.42-45).

@AF ASSIST LAMP default setting is OFF.
@Others same as 'BABY' (P.42-45)

_SU

Take clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.

NSET

(P.43)

Same as for 'BABY'

FLASH: []
FORCED OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO100

--

FLASH: []
r'_lW!l HIGH

SENS,

Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.
@Pictures may appear slightly grainy due to high sensitMty,

P43
( ' )

@FOCUS:Max. W_ 5 cm (0.t6 feet) and above
I
Max. T; f m (3.28 feet) and above

FORCED

OFF

SENSITIVITY:
ISO3200
Extended opticat zoom and digita! zoom Cannot
be used.

Take clear pictures of starry skies or dark subjects
@Shutter speed settings
(D Select with A V, and press
'MENU/SET'.
STARRY

SKY

_
_:SEC
G_SEC

@Always use a tripod
@Soft-timer recommended.
@Do not move the camera until countdown

Q Press shutter button.

Set longer

__

speeds
for darker
shutter
conditions

___

own
_

COgints
d

ended
@To change shutter speed, press 'MENU/SET',

CONT.AF: OFF
STABILIZER: OFF

@'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3
only), and 'BURST' cannot be used
then I_ , and select 'STARRY SKY'.

SLOW SHUTTER:

r@
@Stand at least 10 rn (32.8 feet) away.
@TdPod recommended,

FLASH: [] FORCED OFF
SENSITIVITY:
ISO160
CONT.AF: OFF/
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF

H

F!RI_WORKS

Take €lear pictures of fireworks in the night Skyl
@Shutter speed Can be set to t/4 Second or 2 seconds (if little jitter
or if optical image stabilizer is OFF), (when not using exposure
compensation)

_

BI::AOH

Bring out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening
subject.

@Beware of sand and sea water

_':_

SNOW

Bring out the natural celor ef the snow in ski s!ope and mountain
scenes.

@Batterytifeis[educedinlewerai[temperatures.

Take pictures of the view from aircraft windows

@Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting
colors when aligning the focus
@Check that the interior of the aircraft is not
reflected in the window

L;_AE

RIAL PHOTO

AF LOCK (focus fixed)

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FLASH: []
FORCED OFF
AUDIO REC.: OFF

has

@For fast mo@ng sub ects, align with the AF area
and PrOss @ (AF !°ck)Press @ again to release.
@Adjust red and blue levels with 'white balance
fine adjustment' (P.50).
@Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above
Max. T: t m (3.28 feet) and above

SENSITI\dTY:

Cannot be set

ISO 100

--

FLASH: []
AF ASSIST

FORCED OFF
LAMP: OFF

I
'I
I
I Seft4imer:
I

Cannot be used

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Takiing motion piictures
Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound).

Detects movement of the subject and sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed
according to the brightness.

Set to _

Microphone
(voice recording)

Set

Take a picture (P.24)

i_f_,_'

to B

Start recording
Available recording time
(approx.)

lilllFor moving subjects
indoors,,,
sensitivity and shutter speed raised to
avoid subject blurring.

IIFor stationary
subjects
indoors,,,
sensitivity lowered to avoid interference.

Press halfway
(align focus)

Press fully

Elapsed time

Finish
@The maximum level for ISO sensitivity can also be set (P.5t, 'lSO LIMIT'). If the
maximum level is set to '800' or '1250', this will be reduced to '640' when using the
flash.
@Subject movement may not be detected if subject is too small, is at the edge of the
screen, or starts to move at the same time as the shutter. (when button is pressed fully).
@Blurring may occur depending on the brightness and movement speed.
@'D.ZOOM' (R27) and 'SLOW SHUTTER' (P.56) cannot be used.
ImFocus range in
Intelligent
ISO mode,
MACRO mode

Max W: Distance of at W%_- Fast

Low

_

_,- High

Aspect ratio of picture can be changed according to printing or playback format.
[Applicable
[]Settings:

modes:
[_
14

_

4

(_

_1

_

SCN1
SCN2
_
I_

(still pictures only)
3 _1

I_

16_1

Changes to red
(blue) when making
fine adjustment
Same as 4:3 TV or
computer

Same as normal film
camera

For playback on
widescreen/high
definition TV
@Edges may be cut off when printing - be sure to check in advance (R88).

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Set picture quality for motion pictures (R47).
IIApplicabte

modes:

Set compression ratio for saving. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on
this setting and on 'PICT.StZE' (see left). (P.92)

lt_

inapplicable

IISettings:
Aspect ratio

_

: 13Ofps VGAI/1Ofps

(P.51) _:130fps

VGA / 3Ofps QVGA / 10fps QVGA

16:91/10fps

@'30fps': smoother movement;

[]

16:9

modes:

: Fine (priority

'10fps': longer recording time

Larger picture size = Crisper picture
(lower recording capacity)

inapplicable

Smaller picture size = Coarser picture
(higher recording capacity)
I_

_

SCN1SCN2

mSettings:
ASPECT RATIO

m

Picture

quality)
capacity

by limiting

standard

modes:

I_

I_

picture

or memo

_I_ SON1
SCN2

Record

recording

approx.

5 seconds

of sound

( []

displayed

on screen)

@To cancel recording: Press 'MENU/SET'.
@Cannot be used with 'BURST' (P.54), 'STARRY SKY' (P.44) and 'AUTO BRACKET'
(P.38, DMC-TZ3 only).
@'DATE STAMP', 'RESIZE', 'TRIMMING', and 'ASPECT CONV.' cannot be used with
pictures with audio.
@Settings also reflected in AUDIO REC.' (P.6O) in REC ON CLIPBOARD menu.

size

[_'_

3072x2304

5M

i-'#_'22560x1920

3M

[]2048xI536

2MI-:_I

1600x1200

1M

[]

1280x960

0.3M

[]640x480

[_,3

3216x2144

4.5M[]

2568x1712

2.5M

[]2048xi360

[_<

3328x1872

3.5M[]

2568x1440

2M

[]192Oxi080

@Picture sizes for DMC-TZ2 model are as follows.
_ : 6M (2816 x 2112) ,2 : None ,3 : 6M (2976 x 1984)
@Extended optical zoom (R27) can be used for picture
@1"#-_
is not displayed in the 'HIGH SENS.' scene mode
zoom cannot be used).
@Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and

to picture

mSettings:
: No sound

_

_,_ SCN1SCN2

Sounds can also be recorded with pictures. This is useful for conversation
recording.

ON :

modes:

(_

: Standard
(increases
recording
size and picture quality)

Set size of picture. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting
and on 'QUALITY' (see right). (P.92)
@Picture size setting guide

inapplicable

I_

mSettings:

_ : 5.5M (3072 x I728)
sizes indicated with [].
(P.44) (as extended optical

Method of measuring exposure (R38) can be changed.
inApplicable

modes:

!_

I_

_,_

mSettings:
[]

: (Multiple:
Measures
recommended)

brightness

[]

: (Center weighted:
of screen)

['_

:(Spot:Measuressubjectwithinspotmeteringtarget)L]

Measures

of whole
entire

picture

screen.
evenly,

Normally
with

focus

on center

recording conditions.
I
Spot metering target

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[]Settings:
Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects.
[]Applicable

modes:

mSettings:
[]

/

O

_

_

EBH/ I IH/[]

/ [] ( H: High-speed

focus)

9-area-focusing

3-area-focusing
Automatically focuses
on any of 9 points

area
position for focus

[]H
[]

(High speed)
Automatically focuses
on either side or
center.

area
@Determined

aligned)

@area-focusing
1-area-focusing

(High speed)
[]

Spot-focusing

Focuses on AF area

Focuses on smaller,
limited area.

in center of picture.
(Recommended for
when focus is difficult

Spot AF area.

to align)
AF area
@When using I_IH orI_qH,picture may freeze momentarily
@AF area becomes larger in dark locations
or when using digital zoom, etc.

@Use

I_IH or []

before focus is aligned.

'

Speed *_

No. of pictures

_

No burst

SON1
SON2

@Subject not in center of picture (AF area displayed after focuses completely
[]

BURST setting

(High speed) .3

3 pictures/sec

_

Fine: Max. 5

(Low speed) ,3

2 pictures/sec

_

Standard: Max. 7

_,3,

[]_

(Free)

Approx. 2 pictures/sec *_

Until card/built-in

memory is full

_: Depends on shutter speed and 'SENSITIVITY' settings.
_ : When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures
: DMC-TZ3 only.
*_: DMC-TZ2 only.
: DMC-TZ3: Becomes progressively slower. (Delayed timing depends on card type,
picture size, and QUALITY.)
DMC-TZ2: Depends on type of card, 'PICT.SlZE' (P.52), and 'QUALITY' (R53).
@Burst speed may be reduced if using SENSITIVITY (P.51) of 'lSO400' or greater, or if
shutter speed is reduced in darker locations.
@This feature cannot be used with the flash (flash mark turns red, P.36) or with 'AUTO
BRACKET' (R38, DMC-TZ3 only).
@Settings will be stored even if power is turned off.
@Focus is fixed from first picture.
@Exposure and white balance are set as follows:
DMC-TZ3
High speed: Setting fixed from first picture.
Low speed, Free: Reset for each picture.
_DMC-TZ2
Reset for each picture.
@When using BURST while following a moving subject in locations with major
differences in brightness (e.g. indoor to outdoor), exposure stabilization may require a
little time, and optimal exposure may not be achieved.
@Auto review performed regardless of 'AUTO REVIEW' setting.

Focus is continually adjusted according to movement of subject.
(Increases battery consumption)
[]Applicable
modes: _ (_ _,_ SON1
SON2}_

if focus is difficult to align with [].

[]Settings:

Enables a rapid succession of photographs
while shutter button is held down.
[]Applicable

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O

[_} _

to be taken. Succession

SCN1SCN2

of photographs

taken

: Not set
ON : Set (r_! displayed
on screen)
@Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T,
or if suddenly moving closer to subject.
@Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align.
@When using E_H, E_, or []
'AF mode', focus will be aligned quickly when shutter
button is pressed halfway.
@Focus is not re-adjusted during motion picture recording.
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Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.

Set color effects.

[]Applicable

[Applicable

modes:

(1_ _

_

SON1
SON2

[]Settings:

modes:

I_

(_ _

[]Settings:

OFF : Lamp

off (taking

pictures

of animals

in dark,

: Lamp illuminated
with halfway press
(m_J and (arger AF area displayed)

etc)

of shutter

button

I STANDARD I/NATURAL
(soft) / VIVID (sharp) / COOL (more
WARM (more red) / B/W / SEPIA
@if interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to 'NATURAL'.
@MOTION PICTURE mode: 'NATURAL' and 'VIVID' cannot be selected.
@White balance fine adjustment
'SEPIA'.

blue) /

cannot be used when using 'COOL', 'WARM', 'BIW', or

@Settings for still pictures and motion pictures are made separately.

Set the clock. Same function as that in SETUP menu (P.16).

Shutter speed can be reduced further to take bright pictures in dark locations.
inapplicable
[Settings:

modes:
_

O

_

(normally

SCN1SCN2
recommended)

/ 1/4- / 1/2- / 1-

@Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we
recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P.35).
@Can be used with NIGHT PORTRAIT (P.42) to brighten both night scene and
subjects.
@[] displayed on screen for settings other than '1/8-'.

The following items can be quickly called up from REC menu.
Items vary depending on mode.
@ BURST (R54) @ W.BALANCE (P.50) (excluding m_.=_SET)
@ SENSITIVITY
@ASPECT RATIO (R51) @ PICT.SIZE (R52) @ QUALITY (R53)
@

Set to one from
Display

Multiplies effect of optical zoom or extended optical zoom by up to 4 times. (P.27).
inApplicable

modes:

O

_

1{_ SON1SCN2
(_ '.

setting'
Quick

setting

Hold

Select

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SCN1
SCN2

[]Settings:
_
: (Do not use) / ON: (Use)
@This cannot be set when using SIMPLE MODE V, Intelligent ISO mode (_, or the
'SPORTS', 'BABY', 'PET', or 'HIGH SENS.' scene modes.

6

'Quick

FUNC

'O

(R51)

item

_

Select

setting

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Select 'PLAY' in step O on left

Set to [_

|View

1 picture

at a time

Previous

Select 'REC'

9 pictures

inTo zoom

in (playback

zoom)

Expand

on screen
@Select a clipboard
picture and press
'MENU/SET' to display
single screen.

Next

d;_ (P.31)

Change
position

MENU/SET /

@Functions unavailable:
BURST, D.ZOOM, AUTO
BRACKET(DMC-TZ3
only), WB
ADJUST, CONT.AF
@The settings 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 (R28).
(However, STABILIZER (R39)
settings may be made.)
@If internal memory is full
_Delete unwanted clipboard
pictures in PLAY ON
CLIPBOARD mode.
(Copy required pictures onto
card , R60)
,_Remove card and use
PLAYBACK mode '_' to
delete pictures from other
recording modes (e.g. '1_').
@Beware of copyrights,
etc (P.2)

IIView

@To register zoom enlarged size and position (Zoom mark):
Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps, etc.
0nitial display)
Highlight 'REC' in orange

Take a clipboard

Press

halfway

(align focus)

[]

picture

Press

@To change zoom and position: Repeat the above
@To finish zoom mark setting: Restore zoom to original (normal) ratio

fully

(take picture)

1M
36

Zoom mark

Displayed on registered
pictures

@Represents built-in memory used entirely
for clipboard pictures
Picture size
P cturee

After selecting enlarged
size and position

@To view registered
_- _=,_

It:%

",_

{No
need
to manually

2M
24

Recording capacities above are reduced
if pictures are recorded to built-in memory
(P.26) in other recording modes (e.g. '_').
@To view clipboard pictures (clipboard
playback): 'F (_)
@To change picture size
(P.60)

=

Display

ratio and position:

_:%:-.

_,

'_

_

picture with []

enlarge or
move)

Immediately displayed at
recorded size and position

inTo delete clipboard
pictures _2 (P.32)
@Both original picture and picture with zoom mark will be deleted.
@Picture can be deleted even while zoomed in.

@During clipboard recording: Press shutter button halfway. (__)
@PLAY menu (P.64) functions cannot be used.
Pictures taken in other recording modes, modified with ROTATE (P.66) and copied
(R73) as clipboard pictures will be displayed in their original form (before rotation).
@ Printing (R76) cannot be performed during clipboard playback.
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Youcan 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)
Press 'MENU/SET' while recording or viewing to display menu.
IIIREC ON CLIPBOARD menu

Set to

Select item
I__

_!!

!1 P]CT.SIZE

i._

I

Set to multiple

screen display

Date recorded Picture no
[_INmALDJSP.

I

ON

I

Default setting:

@GO TO PLAY: View clipboard pictures.
@PtCT.SIZE: Change picture size. (2M EZ / _
)
Select picture size with A T and press 'MENU/SET'.
@AUDIO REC.: Record sound (5 seconds) simultaneously. ( _
/ ON)
Select setting with A _' and press 'MENU/SET'.
Settings will also be reflected in 'AUDIO REC.' (P.53) in REC menu.
@INITIAL DISP.: Select to display/not display initial display (P.58).
(OFF / _
)
Select setting with A _" and press 'MENU/SET.
@CLOCK SET: Same function as that in SETUP menu (P.16).

Turn to W
side

Delete
MENU/SET

IIPLAY ON CLIPBOARD menu
Select item
IIISetect

@GO TO REC: Take clipboard pictures.
@CANCEL MARK: Cancel zoom position.
LI_Select clipboard picture with _1_-.
_2_Cancel with '_.
@AUDIO DUB.: Add sound to previously-taken clipboard picture.
_1_Select clipboard picture with _1_-.
(2_Record/stop with _'.
@COPY: Copy single pictures from clipboard to card.
(Zoom mark wilt not be copied.)
_1_Select clipboard picture with _1_ and press T.
C2_
Select 'YES' with A _' and press 'MENU/SET'.
@INITIAL DISP.: Same as in 'REC ON CLIPBOARD' (above)

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@ Pictures edited on a computer
may not be displayed correctly
or may show incorrect dates.
@Only one month of pictures is
displayed on calendar screen.
Pictures taken without clock
settings are displayed with a
date of January 1, 2007 (R16).
@When displaying pictures
taken on same day on
9 screens in calendar
playback, selecting 'ALL
DELETE' or 'ALL DELETE
EXCEPT "k' will delete
pictures taken on other days
as well.
@Cannot be displayed rotated,

bar

Picture type
FAVORITE -,/_,MOTION PICTURE IBm,
BABY PJI, PET _'_l, TRAVEL DATE I_11,
WORLD TIME ,,,_f', DATE STAMP []
@Turn lever to change between 1 screen
9 screens
_ 25 screens
_calendar
screen.
@To restore: Turn to T side.
date from

calendar

screen

Selected date

@Month: A'V

First picture
from date

@Date: ._l)-

Select picture with A T 4 1_ and
press 'MENU/SET'
@Displayed on 9 screens.
Press 'MENU/SET' to restore to single
screen.

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Creating still pictures from
motiioln piictures (D CoTZS
onUy)
Set to

During playback, pause at desired moment
(see left for playback method)
@To continue playback: A
@To advance single frame:

._

_ _-

Select and play picture
Motionpictures
picture icon __
@Motion

mlTo make sing(e

picture from single

mlTo make single

picture

frame when

from 9 surrounding

paused

(go to step @)

frames

@Frame step:
To advance by 3 frames: A T
To advance by 1 frame: ,,I _-

Recording
time

Turn to W side

mOperations
playback

during

motion

picture

Pause (play, when already
I
Hold to rewind
(single frame step
while paused)

_
_ _,_
_
"_'_

Elapsed
time
displayed
while
viewing

paused)
Hold to fast
_ forward (single
frame step while

@ Pictures

@To change no. of frames/second:
restore).

with audio

PICT.MODE

r_] Audi ) icon

__
_

adjust

volume

_,

Frames/see _
30 _15_10_5
10_5

I e.g. 15frames: Disptayframes
from each 1/15 second as still
pictures

@'RESIZE' (P.70) and 'ASPECT CONV.' (R72) cannot be used for single
pictures created from 9 screens.

paused)

Stop
into

_

Turn further to W side (turn to T side to

'VOLUME'

Select 'YES'

Create still picture
(P.22)

Press fully

@Pictures can be viewed using 'QuickTime' on the CD-ROM (supplied).
@Pictures taken on other devices may not be played back correctly.
@When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than
usual.
@Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback/pausing or audio
playback.
@To create pictures with audio
'AUDIO REC.' (R53), 'AUDIO DUB.'. (P.70)

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Highlight 'YES' in orange
@ Picture size of still pictures created
PICT.MODE

1 screen

9 screens

_i_

O.SM

_

0.3M

1M

_

2M

2M

@'QUALITY'

fixed to _

(P.53).

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Various playback and editing features for your pictures.
Set mode dial to 12:].

PLAY menu

00'=--vSm_

@Pictures will be selected from built-in memory (not clipboard) if no
card is inserted.
_

@Preferences
Playback duration (sec)

PLAY menu settings (P.18)
(Screen example: DMC-TZ3)

Displays 2 pictures vertically. Useful for comparing
Select
View

'DUAL

DISPLAY'

from

PLAY

pictures.

menu

'MANUAL')
mr-] Slide
_
Diagonal
_
From center to corners
_
Random effect

mOperations

(P.17,

during slide show
Pause/play
(not available with MANUAL)

18)

_1

pictures

Previous _Next

Selected pictures outlined in orange
Select picture

picture_
Stop

Move up
|
_Return

to single screen

-picture _

Set to 'ON' to play audio in pictures with
audio

_Only while paused or during MANUAL

@Motion pictures cannot be played back in slide show.

Previous
picture_'_ -_

picture
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)

Move down

Reduce

T Expand
(Display zoom position for 1 sec)
@

Delete
selected picture

@

'SLIDE

Select

either

SHOW'
'ALL'

from

or '_-'.

[]DUAL_SPLA¥

PLAY

menu

(P.17,

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Select

'ON'

for when viewing

18)

(Go to step @ if 'FAVORITE'

from

PLAY

(Screen example: DMC-TZ3)
@

Close

into

release

menu

is OFF)

ALL: Play all
Y_: Play pictures set as FAVORITE (P.65)

(Screen example: DMC-TZ3)

64

'FAVORITE'

menu
@

(P.17,
Select

18)
picture

(repeat)

@Same picture cannot be displayed in DUAL
DISPLAY.

Automatically scrolls through pictures during playback. Recommended
on TV screen.
Select

Select

"k displayed

when

set (not

displayed
when 'OFF').
,_Up to 999 pictures can be
selected.
,_To release _ Press A again

all _

Select 'CANCEL' with _' in step @__ Select 'YES' with _,, and
press 'MENU/SET' _ Press 'MENU/SET'
to finish.
@ tt may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favorites.
@Setting/release can also be made with supplied software (R 11).

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Select 'DATE STAMP'
from PLAY menu
Automatically

rotate portrait pictures, manually rotate pictures by 90 °.

(P.17,

Select

'SINGLE'

or 'MULTI'

18)
_@

Display with automatic rotation

@

Display with manual rotation

Select 'ROTATE
DISP.' from
PLAY menu (P.17, 18)

Select 'ROTATE'
menu (P.17, 18)

from

PLAY

Screen example: DMC-TZ3)
Select

Select

Select

'ON'

picture

picture
@SINGLE

@MULTI (up to 50 pictures)
[] DATE STAMP setting
@E:_displayed where DATE
STAMP already set
@To release setting:
@To complete settings: Press
'MENU/SET'.

(Screen example: DMC-TZ3)
Select

direction

to rotate

IITo complete
_@JPress 'MENU/SET'.
@When set to 'OFF _,'ROTATE _also
cannot be used.

Select items and make
settings for each

O

Select whether to delete original picture
(Screen varies according to picture size, etc)
Apply DATE STAMP
(Original picture
deleted)
@Select 'NO' for
protected pictures
(P.69).

@
@'ROTATE DISR' and ROTATE' cannot be
r_ : Rotate 90 ° clockwise
used with motion pictures.
41_ : Rotate 90 ° antictockwise
@'ROTATE' cannot be used with protected
pictures (R69).
IITo complete
_* Press 'MENU/SET'
@Some pictures taken facing up or facing
twice.
down may not be rotated automatically.
@It may not be possible to rotate pictures
taken with certain other devices.
@Pictures cannot be rotated during multi playback (P.61).
@Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-compatible (P.90) environment
(OS, software).

Picture date, age (P.42, 44), or TRAVEL DATE (P.48) stamped to bottom right of picture.
Ideal for regular size printing.
@Picture size witt be reduced if greater than 3M.
4:3

7M, 5M (6M only for DMC-TZ2)

3:2
16:9

7M (6M for DMC-TZ2), 45M
6M (55M for DMC-TZ2), 35M

@Select 'ON' for AGE/
TRAVEL DATE

'NO': Create new picture with DATE
STAMP (Original picture remains)

stamp.
inTo complete

_# Press 'MENU/SET'

twice.

@Cannot be used with pictures taken on other devices, pictures taken without setting
clock, motion pictures, or pictures with audio.
@After DATE STAMP is applied, pictures cannot be resized (R70) or trimmed, (R7I),
and ASPECT CONV. (R72), DATE STAMP and DPOF date printing settings cannot be
changed of pictures.
@Use playback zoom to check stamped date (P.31).
@ Characters may be cut off on certain printers.
@Do not make date printing settings in shop or on printer for pictures with date
stamps. (Date printing may be overlapping.)

@Picture wilt become slightly grainier.
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Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF printcompatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility)
For more information visit:
http :llpanasonic.jpldcldpof_l
Select

'DPOF

PRINT'

Select

'SINGLE'

Set protection to disable

10/white_e.htm
from

PLAY

menu

(P.17,

Select

'PROTECT'

Select

'SINGLE'

)icture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures.
from

PLAY menu

(P.17,

18)

or 'MULTI'

18)

or 'MULTi'

Screen example: DMC-TZ3)
_icture

Select

and

make

setting

@SINGLE

(Screen example: DMC-TZ3)

@MULTI

Select picture and set number to print (repeat)
@SINGLE

Picture protected

@MULTI
No. to print
_rint set

0rint

@Date print setting/release: Press 'DISPLAY' (P.12).
(Cannot be set on pictures with date stamps (P.66).)
into

complete

_

into

release

at{ _

Press 'MENU/SET'

@To release: T

orint set

twice.

[]To

complete

[]To

release

_

Press 'MENU/SET'

twice.

all @_ Select 'CANCEL' with T in step O > Select 'YES' with
press 'MENU/SET'
,, Press 'MENU/SET'
to finish.

,A, and

@May not be effective when using other devices.
@ Formatting (P.73) will cause even protected files to be deleted.
@To cancel while releasing att: Press 'MENUISET'.

Select 'CANCEL' with T in step @ > Select 'YES' with @, and
press 'MENU/SET'
_ Press 'MENU/SET'
to finish.

@When using PictBridge-compatible
printers, check settings on actual printer as these
may take 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 applying date stamps (P.66).

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Add audio to previously taken pictures.
Select

'AUDIO

Select

image

/
Stop

DUB.'

from

and start

PLAY menu

(P.17,

18)

recording

b_,_ "

I

recording

IIITo complete

Enlarge your pictures and trim unwanted areas.

@Recording will automatically
even if T is not pressed.

_,_ Press 'MENU/SET'

end after 10 seconds,

@

Select

picture

from

picture

Select

area to trim

from

twice.

PLAY menu

(P.17,

18)

PLAY

menu

@

(P.17,

Select

<:::::>

Expand
Reduce

Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in homepages,
(Picture of minimum picture size for each aspect setting cannot be resized.)
'RESIZE'

'TRIMMING'

Select

@For files already with audio select whether or not to
overwrite existing audio with AT andpress'MENU/

@Cannot be used with motion pictures or protected pictures (P.69).
@May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.

Select

Select

etc.
Change
position

18)

size

_Trim
Current size
Size after change
O

Select

whether

to delete

original

picture

@Select
'NO'
for protected
-YES':
Trim
(Original
picture pictures
deleted) (P.69).
_

Select

whether

to delete

_t_i,_l,,_¢y_
@

IITo complete

original
picture
'YES': Resize (Original picture deleted)
I @Select 'NO' for protected pictures (P.69).
F---'NO':
Create new resized picture (Original
remains)
'
picture

_9_ Press 'MENU/SET'

twice.

'NO': Cereaties_ew, trimmed picture (Original picture

into complete
_}_ Press 'MENU/SET' twice.
@ Picture quality is reduced after trimming.
@Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or pictures with date stamp.
¢_May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.

@Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or pictures with date stamp.
@May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.

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@

Select picture
(for
[.._]"_ r_ an d [._] '_ [_)

Select

'YES'

(Screen

shown

Convert pictures taken in _
to _
or _
for printing. (P.51)
(Cannot be used with pictures not taken in _.)

<€To cancel during
[_] '_ D : Press
'MENU/SET'.

@ Select
'ASPECT
CO.W@ Select
m orm
from PLAY menu
(P.17,

18)
into
(Screen example:
DMC-TZ3)

Select

is example)

picture

_

Select

horizontal

position

and

convert

Changes to outlined
size

.@

complete

_b, 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 power or perform other
operations during copying.
@ DPOF settings (P.68) will not be copied if identical folder or file numbers are present in
the copy destination.
@Use COPY' on PLAY ON CLIPBOARD menu to copy clipboard pictures to card. (R60)
@Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras may be copied.

@Move portrait
pictures using
AT.
O

Select

whether
_

_

to delete

I

-.--_ .......
_J_
_.]

/

v.

IIITo complete/@_

original

picture

. I @Select
'YES': Convert
'NO' foraspect
protected
ratio pictures
(Original (P.69).
picture deleted)
_'NO'
Create new p cture w th converted aspect rat o
/

(Original picture remains)

Press 'MENU/SET'

twice.

@Picture size may be increased after aspect ratio is changed.
@Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or non-DCF files (P.90).
@May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.

Use when 'BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR' or 'MEMORY CARD ERROR' appears.
This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P. 14) or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold
separately). To format built-in memory, first remove memory card.
(If card is inserted, only card will be formatted.)
@

PLAY
(P.17, from
18)
Select menu
'FORMAT'

@

Select

'YES'

_

@All picture data, including clipboard (P.58) and protected (P.69) pictures, wilt be deleted.
@Do not turn off power or perform other operations during formatting.
@Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes. Press 'MENU/SET' to cancel
(all pictures wilt still be deleted).
@ Consult your nearest Service Center if format cannot be successfully completed.

Copy between built-in memory and memory card, or from memory card to clipboard folder.
Select

'COPY'

Select

copy

from
method

_

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PLAY

menu

(P. 17, 18)

(direction)
_ "_ D : Copy all pictures (except clipboard) from
built-in memory to card (go to step O).
E] "_"_

: Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in
memory.
r"] ,_ [_" : copy 1 picture at a time from card to clipboard
folder (in built-in memory) (not motion pictures).

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Preparations:@ Ensure that you have a sufficient@charged
battery, or an AC adaptor
attached (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately).
@ Remove memory card if wishing to use built-in memory.

Windows

on power of both camera
and computer
--(2)Set to any mode except ,[_
(Do not move the mode dial while connected to computer.)
_3hConnect camera
to computer

Displayed
during data
transmission

Drives are displayed
Macintosh

in 'My Computer' folder.

Drives are displayed on the desktop.
(Displayed as 'LUMIX', 'NO_NAME', or 'Untitled'.)
mFolder

structure

(Still/motion pictures)
10O_PANA(Up to 999 pictures/folder)
P1000O01JPG
i
ii
i

USB cable
(always use cable supplied)

@

@

P1000002 JPG
Align marks

Hold here

If using AC adaptor,
turn off camera

P1000999 JPG
101_PANA

power before
plugging in or
removing.

999_PANA
(DPOF files)

@Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty
operation.)
(

Caution

01JPG

)

@Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
@If using Windows 98/98SE, install USB driver software when connecting for first time.
@For more details, consult the separate 'PC connection' or your computer operating
manual.
@Do not disconnect the USB cable while 'ACCESS' is displayed.
@Turn off power and disconnect USB cable before inserting or removing memory cards.
When using USB cable with Windows 2000, use ' Safely Remove Hardware'
application
in task tray before inserting card.
@If the battery display flashes red, cancel the connection from your computer, and
disconnect the USB cable. (Recharge the battery before reconnecting.)
_To play motion pictures on your computer
Use the 'QuickTime' software on the supplied CD-ROM.
(installed as standard on Macintosh)
If using Windows 98/98SE/Me, download and install 'QuickTime 6.5.2 for PC' from the
following website, http://www.apple.cem/suppert/quicktime/
Save motion pictures to your computer before viewing.
@Only built-in memory can be accessed if connecting in CLIPBOARD mode.

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(clipboard pictures, P.58)

@ Folder no
@ File no
_} JPG: Still pictures

MOV: Motion pictures

@To reset file or folder numbers:
'NO. RESET' (R22)
@New folders are created in the
following cases:
÷When pictures are taken
to folders containing files
numbered 999.
,_When using cards already
containing the same folder
number (including pictures taken
with other cameras, etc)
_,When recording after performing
NO. RESET (R22)
@File may not be able to be played
back on camera after changing
file name.
(Number can be changed without
changing number of digits.)

S

reconnecting

with PTP (Picture

Transfer

Protocol)

If using Windows XP or Mac OS X, you can connect to your computer in PTP mode by
setting to PRINT mode Zh,
@Pictures can only be read on computer from camera.
@It may not be possible to read if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card.
@The message (PLEASE RE-CONNECT THE PRINTER.) will be displayed if you set
to _ after connecting to your computer. Set the mode dial to a different mode, and
reconnect the camera after 'ACCESS' disappears.

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You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible

Preparations:@ Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged
battery, or an AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5PP, sold separately).
@ Remove memory card to use pictures in built-in memory.
@ Adjust settings on your printer (print quality, etc) as required.
--_}Turn
on power of both camera
.......
(2}Set to
@Connect
camera
to printer
@Operate

camera

and

to print pictures

ImPrinting

single

pictures

rePrinting

Select picture to print

printer

, _

printer for printing.

_/

multiple

pictures

Select 'MULTI PRINT'

/

(see right)

Select item

SELECTALL

'@"

0_@P@_RE
FAVORIT£

....

USB cable
(always use cable supplied)
See below for details
Align marks

Hold here

If using AC adaptor,
turn off camera
power before
plugging in or
removing.

Select 'PRINT START'
@Print settings
_(P.78)
@ Disconnect USB cable after printing.

@Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty
operation.)

@Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
@Do not disconnect the USB cable when the cable disconnection icon _' is displayed
(may not be displayed with some printers).
@Turn off power and disconnect USB cable before inserting or removing memory cards.
@If you have connected the camera without setting it to J-%,remove the USB cable,
and set the camera to _ before reconnecting. (Power may need to be reset on some
printers.)
@If you change to a different mode after connecting, an error message will be displayed.
Set the mode dial back to _, cancel any printing, and disconnect the USB cable.
@To print clipboard pictures, first copy (P.60) to the memory card.
@If the battery display flashes red, cancel printing and disconnect the USB cable
(reconnect again after charging battery).
@An orange • displayed during printing indicates an error message. Check the printer.
@Print may be divided into different stints if printing several pictures.
(Remaining sheets display may differ from set number.)

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Select 'YES' if print confirmation
screen is displayed.
mMultiple

picture

printing

items

MULTI SELECT

Scroll between pictures with _11_, select pictures with @ (_
displayed) to print. Press T again to release selection.
Press 'MENU/SET' when selection is complete.

SELECTALL

Print all pictures.

DPOF PICTURE

Print pictures selected in  Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and 'FORMAT' (P.73) card
to delete.
NO ADDITIONAL

DELETE SELECTIONS

CAN BE MADE

@Data read has failed.
......Check whether card has been inserted correctly (P.15).
WRITE ERROR

PLEASE CHECK THE CARD

@Data write has failed.
, Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.
@Card may possibly be damaged.

@The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded.
@More than 999 pictures have been set as 'FAVORITE'.
@The number of pictures than can be date stamped at once has been exceeded.

MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD

CANNOT

@If 'PICT.MODE' is set to '30fps VGA' or '30fps 16:9', use a card of at least 10 MB/s (as
marked on packaging, etc). (P.47)
@Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards.

BE SET ON THiS PICTURE

@DPOF settings cannot be made for non-DCF images (P.90).
PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN
@Force has been applied to tens (or other component) and camera could not operate
correctly.
...._Turn on power again.
(Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still remains)
SOME PICTURES CANNOT
@ Pictures
_Picture
_File is
ePicture

BE COPIED/COPY

COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

cannot be copied in following cases.
of same name already exists in copy destination.
not of DCF standard (P.90).
taken or edited on a different device.

BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR

FORMAT

A FOLDER CANNOT

DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE

BE CREATED

@Folder numbers in use have reached 999 (P.75).
.......
Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and 'FORMAT' (P.73).
Folder number is reset to 100 when performing 'NO.RESET' (P.22).
PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TVtPICTURE

IS DISPLAYED

FOR 16:9 TV

@AV cable is connected to camera.
_,To remove message immediately
_ Press 'MENU/SET'.
To change aspect ratio , Change 'TV ASPECT' (P.22).
@USB cable is only connected to camera.
Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device (R74, 76).

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).

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[] FAQ
Camera does not work even if power is turned on.
@Battery is not inserted correctly (R15), or needs recharging (RI4).
LCD monitor 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).

Cannot record pictures.
@Mode dial is not set to a recording mode.
@Built-in memory/card is full. _ Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (P.32).
Recorded pictures look white.
@Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc).
Turn on power to extract tens barrel, and clean tens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
@Lens is foggy (P.10).
Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.
@Pictures taken in dark locations, or bright subjects (snow, bright conditions, etc)
occupy most of the screen. (Brightness of LCD monitor may differ from that of actual
picture)
_ Adjust the exposure (P.38).
2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.
@Camera set to use 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only) or 'BURST' in REC menu.
Focus not aligned correctly.
@Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to
recording mode.)
@Subject outside of focus range.
@Caused by jitter or subject movement (R39, 46).

How do I get the date printed?
@Use DATE STAMP before printing (P.66). (Do not make date printing settings.)
@In shop: Make DPOF settings (R68), and request
printing 'with dates'.
@With printer: Make DPOF settings (R68), and use a
printer compatible with date printing.
@With supplied software (P.11): Select 'with dates'
within print settings.

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Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical image stabilizer ineffective.
@Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical image stabilizer is less effective.
...........
Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body (P.24).
@Use a tripod and the self-timer (P.35) when using 'SLOW SHUTTER' (P.56).

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Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.
@lSO sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is tow.
(Default SENSITIVITY setting is 'AUTO' - interference may appear with indoor
pictures.)
Lower 'SENSITIVITY _(R51).
Set 'COL. MODE _to 'NATURAU (R57)
Take pictures in brighter locations.
@Camera set to 'HIGH SENS/scene
mode (R44).
(Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity)

Date/age is not displayed.
@Current date, TRAVEL DATE (P.48), and ages in 'BABY'(R42) and 'PET' (R44) scene
modes are only displayed for approx. 5 sec after start-up, setting changes, or mode
changes. They cannot be always displayed.

No flash emitted.

Brightness
or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.
@Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and
result in slightly changed brightness or coloring, but this is not a fault.
Reddish vertical line (smear) appears during recording.
@This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains
brighter areas. Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this is
not a fault.
(This wilt be recorded in motion pictures, but not in still pictures.)

Two flashes

lighting).

Monitor is too bright/too
dark.
_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.
appears.

have been rotated.
Some pictures taken facing

Folder/file number displayed as '-'. Picture is black.
@Picture edited on computer or taken on different device.
@Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with tow battery.
Use 'FORMAT' to delete (R73).

Brightness is unstable.
@Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.
(Does not affect recorded picture.)

dots or interference

Pictures

@'ROTATE DtSP.' is set to 'ON' (P.66).
(Automatically rotates pictures from portrait to landscape.
up or facing down may be interpreted as being portrait.)
Rotate with 'ROTATE DISP.' (P.66).

Cannot view pictures.
@Mode dial is not set to (_.
@No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from builtin memory if not).

Monitor sometimes
shuts off even though power is on.
_®Camera set to 'ECONOMY' (P.20).
(LCD monitor shuts off during flash recharging)
@After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded.
(Maximum built-in memory usage approx. 6 sec)

BlackJblue/red/green
touched,

emitted

@Red-eye reduction is active (P.36).
(Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.)

Motion picture recording stops midway.
@ Using MultiMediaCard (not compatible with motion picture recording).
@'PICT. MODE' set to '30fps VGA' or '30fps 16:9' (P.47).
Use a card of at least 10MB/s (as marked on packaging, etc).
@With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and recording
may end midway.

Monitor flickers indoors.
@Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluorescent

@Flash set to 'FORCED OFF [_' (P.36).
@When set to 'AUTO _',
flash may not be emitted in certain conditions.
@Flash cannot be emitted in MOTION PICTURE mode 1{_, or the 'SCENERY', 'NIGHT
SCENERY' (P.42), 'FIREWORKS', 'STARRY SKY', 'AERIAL PHOTO', and HIGH
SENS.' (R44) scene modes.

Monitor looks distorted

Incorrect date displayed in calendar playback.
@Picture edited on computer or taken on different device.
@'CLOCK SET' is incorrect (P.t6).
(Incorrect date may be displayed in calendar playback on pictures copied to computer
and then back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)
Depending on the subject, an interference
fringe
@This is called moire. This is not a malfunction.

may appear on the screen.

when

@This is not a fault, and wilt not be recorded on the actual pictures, so there is no need
to worry.
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No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored.
@Not connected correctly (P.79).
@TV input setting not set to auxiliary input.
_'VIDEO OUT' not set to 'NTSC' (P.22).
TV screen display different to LCD monitor.
@Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.
Cannot play motion pictures on TV.
@Card is inserted into TV.
Connect with AV cable (supplied) and play on camera (R79).
Picture is not displayed on fu!l TV screen.
@Check 'TV ASPECT' settings (R22).
Cannot send pictures to computer.
¢_Not connected correctly (P.74).
Check whether computer has recognized camera. (See separate 'PC connection')
Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory).
@Disconnect USB cable and reconnect with card in place.
I want to play computer pictures on my camera.
@Use the supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewerto copy pictures from computer
to camera. To save to clipboard, use software to copy from computer to card, then
copy to clipboard folder with 'COPY' (P.73) in PLAY menu.
Cannot print when connecting
to printer.
@ Printer not compatible with PictBridge.
@Mode dial net set to =r_.
Edges cut off pictures when printing.
@ Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing.
(Consult printer operating manual.)
@ Pictures taken on _
'ASPECT RATIO' (P.51).
If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.

Menu not displayed in desired language.
@Change 'LANGUAGE' setting (R22).
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 B (P.47), or 'AUDIO REC.' (P.53).
Red lamp imluminated when pressing shutter
'AF ASSIST LAMP' set to 'ON' (P.56).

button

halfway

in dark locations.

AF ASSIST LAMP is not illuminated.
@'AF ASSIST LAMP' is set to 'OFF' (P.56).
@Not illuminated in bright locations or when using 'SCENERY', 'NIGHT SCENERY',
'SELF PORTRAIT' (R42), 'FIREWORKS', or 'AERIAL PHOTO' (R44) scene modes.
Camera is hot.
@Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance
quality.

or

Lens makes a clicking noise.
_When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor
brightness may also change, but this is due to aperture settings being made.
(Does net affect recording.)
Clock

is incorrect.

@Camera has been left for a long period.
, Reset the clock (P.16).
(Date will be set to @:00 0. 0. 0' for pictures if clock is not set.)
®_Long time was taken to set clock (clock behind by this amount).
When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the subject
become colored.
_Pictures may be slightly warped or colored around the edges, depending on the zoom
ratio, but this is not a fault (P.27).
File numbers are not recorded in sequence.
@File numbers are reset when new folders are created (P.75).
File numbers have jumped backwards.
@Battery was removed/inserted with power on.
(Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are net correctly recorded.)

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Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault.
@To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location.
(Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer)
@ Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
_,,Ifyou use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
_,,Donot use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
÷Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic
fields created by speakers or large motors.
÷Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect
the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
_,,Ifthe camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor
and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters
or high-voltage lines.
_01fyou record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and
sound may be adversely affected.
@Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.
@ Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can
cause surface damage or coating to peel).
@Only use files from other devices if compatible with Design Rule for Camera File
system (Pictures are based on DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) and Exif
(Exchangeable Image File Format) standards, by Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association (JEITA)).

@ Disconnect battery/AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately).
@ Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, kitchen detergent, or chemically treated cloth
(can cause surface damage or coating to peel).
@Wipe away dust or fingerprints with soft, dry cloth. Clear stubborn stains or rain/sea
water stains with a thoroughly wrung cloth, before wiping with a dry cloth.

@ Remove battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through
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 tow humidity (40 %-60 %) and no
major temperature changes.
@Charge battery once per year and use completely once before storing again.

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@To prevent damage to cards and data
_Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static
electricity.
_Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.
_Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.
@When disposing of/transferring memory cards
If using the 'format' or 'delete' functions on your camera or computer, this only
changed the file management information, and does not completely delete the data
from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards,
we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using commercially
available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the
card. Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.

@Store battery in battery carrying case after use.
@Do not use if damaged or dented (especially connectors),
e.g. by dropping (can cause faults).
@The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance
with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800822-8837 for information.
@Estimated recording capacity of 270 [300 *_] pictures (P.14)
is based on the following CIPA .2 standards.
*_ DMC-TZ2
CtPA standards:
Using Panasonic SD memory card (16MB) 4_Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity
50 % <,NORMAL PICTURE mode LCD monitor ON *_STABILIZER (MODE1) _First
picture taken 30 sec after power turned on 1 picture taken per 30 sec Full flash
used for every other picture Zoom operation for each picture (max. W , max. T, or
max. T _ max. W) _Power turned off after each 10 pictures, battery allowed to cool
,2 CIPA = Camera & Imaging Products Association
@When charging
,,_Remove any dirt on connectors with dry cloth.
,,_Keep at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).
,,_Noises may be emitted from inside, but this is not a fault.
,_AIways remove from mains socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in
place).
@SDHC Logo is a trademark.
@Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
@Elmar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
@Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions
are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

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Figures given are estimates.
Recording
capacities/times

mRecording
Varies

Built-in

Memory
card

picture

according

capacity

(still

to following

pictures)

@ASPECT

settings.

RATIO

@PICT.SIZE
@ QUALITY

May vary according
to conditions,
card type, and subject.
displayed
on LCD monitor may not be reduced
regularly.

(_[_J _

_]1_)

(0.3MEZ-7M)
(picture quality

(P.51)

(P.52)
_:
high _:

standard)

(P.53)

_': BMC-TZ3
_2:DMC-TZ2

memory
16 MB

3

4

8

5

1C

8

16

13

27

21

40

68

110

3

2

4

8

5

12

c

18

3

2

4

18

7

14

12

32 MB

7

1E

9

19

11

23

18

36

29

58

45

85

145

230

8

16

c

19

13

26

2C

40

9

18

lC

21

15

31

27

25
53

64 MB

16

34

20

40

24

48

38

75

61

120

93

175

290

480

16

35

20

40

27

54

43

83

19

35

22

45

32

64

57

105

128 MB

35

6c

41

82

50

9c

78

150

125

240

190

350

600

970

35

71

42

82

56

110

88

165

35

79

4_

92

66

130

256MB

68

13_

81

160

98

190

150

290

240

470

370

690

1170

1900

76

146

82

166

116

216

170

336

78

156

91

180

136

256

230

436

512MB

135

27C

160

320

195

38C

300

590

480

94C

730

1370

2320

3770

140

270

160

320

210

430

340

650

155

300

180

350

250

510

450

860

1 GB

270

54C 320

640

390

77C

660 1180

970 188C 1470

2740

4640

7550

280

550

320

640

440

860

680 1310

310

610

360

710

520 1020

2 GB

550 1090

790 1530 1220 2360 1920 3610 2920

5120

8780 12290

4 GB 1090 2150 1290 2510 1560 301C 2410 4640 3770 709C 5740 10050

17240 24130

660 1270

560 1110

660 1300

11t0 2190 t3t0

890 1700 1360 2560

2560 t740

630 1220

3350 2680 5020 t240 24t0

115 220

910 1720

730 1420 1040 2040 1800 3410
t450 2800 2040 4020 3540 6700

@Extended optical zoom (P127) can be used for picture sizes indicated with 'EZ' (except in
'HIGH SENS.' scene mode (P.44)).
mRecording
picture
(still pictures)

mRecording time capacity
(motion pictures)

capacity

PICT.MODE
(R47)
@ Picture smoothness
Built-in

Built-in

memory

32MB
7
16 MB
I:
64 MB

2:I81

401230
110
831

480

128MB
351411651
970

MemOrYeard
MB 6818t 38011960

MB1351 6 01
3770
1GB270113101
7 50
2 GB 550 66C 2560 12290
4 GB 1090 129C 5020 24130

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--

memory

23 sec

1 min 13 sec

(fps: frames

16 MB

6 sec

26 sec

26 sec

1 min 23 sec

5 sec

22 sec

32 MB

17 sec

59 sec

59 sec

2 min 55 sec

14 sec

50 sec

30 fps

per second)
_

10 fps I
Less
,_-====,1_ smooth 8
I

Smooth

64 MB

39 sec

2 rain

2 min

6 min

33 sec

1 min 46 sec

128 MB

1 min 23 sec

4 min 10 sec

4 min 10 sec

12 min 20 sec

1 min 11 se¢

3 min 35 sec

256 MB

2 rain 45 sec

8 min 10 sec

8 min 10 sec

24 rain

2 min 20 sec

7 min

16:9

VGA

QVGA

512 MB

5 min 30 sec

16 min 20 sec

16 min 20 sec

47 min 50 sec

4 min 40 sec

14 min

Wide

Large

Small ,3

9 min 29 sec

28 min 10 sec

• 3 For e-mail

57 min 30 sec

longer recording
@A maximum
of approx. 2 GB
can be recorded
in any one
session.

11 rain

32 min 50 ses

32 min 50 ses

1 hr 35 rain

2GB

22 min 30 sec

1 hr 7 min

1 hr 7 min

3 hr 15 min

4GB

44 rain 20 sec

2 hr 11 min

2 hr 11 rain

6 hr 22 min

1 GB

19 min 20see
38 rain

1 hr 53 rain

@ Picture

(Screen
2GB)

size

attachments

display

or

also up to

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Digital

Camera:

Information for your safety
DC51 V
When recording: 1.7 W (DMC-TZ3)/1.4 W (DMC-TZ2)
back: 0.8 W

_

rd

',20O,O0Opixels _ DMC-TZ2:6.000,000 pixels
_ DMC-TZ3: I/2.35" CCD, total pixei number 8,500,000 pixels
@DMC-TZ2: 1/2.33" CCD, total pixe{ number 7,390,000 pixels
Primary color filter

Max.4 x
Max. 15 x (DMC-TZ3)/Msx.

When the aspect ratio setting is [m]
@DMC-TZ3:
3072 x 2304 pixels / 2560x1920 pixels / 2048×1536 pixels /
1600 × I200 pixels / 1280 x 960 pixels / 640 x 480 plxels
e; DMC-TZ2:
28t6 x 2112 pixels / 2048 × 1536 pixels / I600 × I200 pixels /
1280 x 960 pixeis / 640 x 480 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [1_
]
¢ DMC-TZ3:3216 × 2144 pixels/2560 x 1712 pixeis/2048 × 1360 pixels
® DMC-TZ2:2976 x 1984 pixeis / 2560 x 1712 pixels / 2048 × 1360 pixeis

13.8 x (DMC-TZ2)

9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (High speed)/
1-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing

When the aspect ratio setting is [ _
]
_ DMC-TZ3:3328 × 1872 pixels / 2560 x 1440 pixeis / 1920 × 1080 pixels
DMC-TZ2:3072 x 1728 pixels / 2560 x 1440 pixeis / 1920 × 1080 pixels
848 x 480 pixels*/640 × 480 pixeis*/320 × 240 pixels

(1.64 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.56 feet) (Tele) to co
5 cm (0.16 feet) Wide/1 m 3.28 feet Tele) to co
2 m 656 feet un ess max.T
be difference in above settings.
Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter

Fine/Standard

848 × 480 pixels*/640 × 480 pixels*/320 x 240 pixels
*Only when using an SD Memory Card)
30 or I0 frames/second with audio. The maximum recording time depends
on the capacity of the built-in memory or the card.)

3 frames/second (High speed), 2 frames/second (Low speed),
Approx. 2 frames/second(Unlimited)
@DMC-TZ2:
Approx. 2 frames/second (Unlimited)
@DMC-TZ3:
Max. 7 frames Standard), max. 5 frames (Fine),
Depends on the reman ng capec y of _ebu - n memory or he card Un med.
@DMC-TZ2:
Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card.

Tem _

8 to 1/2000th
mode:

30 seconds, 60 seconds

AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/malogenNVhite
set
AUTO (Program RE)
Exposure compensa on 1 3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV)
Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
@DMC-TZ3:
3.0" low-temperature poiycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 pixels)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
@DMC-TZ2:
2.5" low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 207,000 pixels)
(field of view ratio about I00 %)

Monaural
Monaural
Built-in Memory (Approx. 12.7 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only)

Battery charger
(Panasonic DE-A45B):

JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21
standard)/DPOF corresponding
JPBe based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Bxif 2.21
s andard + Qu ckT me
QuickTime Motion JPEG
Digital: USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
Analog video/audio:
NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu)/Audio line output (monaural)
DIGITAL/AV OUT: Dedicated jack (8 pin)
DC iN: Dedicated jack (2 pin)
_ DMC-TZ3: Approx. 105.0 mm W x 59.2 mm H × 36.7 mm (U)
[4.13" W x 2.33" H x 144" D ]
@DMC-TZ2: Approx. 105.0 mm W) × 59.2 mm H × 363 mm (D)
[4. I3" (W) × 2.33" (H) x 1.43" (D)]
Excluding card and battery: DMC-TZ3 Approx. 232 g 8.18 oz /
DMC-TZ2 Approx. 222 g (7.83 oz)
With card and battery: DMC-TZ3 Approx. 257 g (9.06 oz//
DMC-TZ2 Approx. 247 g (8.7I oz)
0 °C to 40 °C (32 ° F to 104 ° F)
10 % to 80 %
Information for your safety
CHARGE 4.2 V _ 0.8 A
110 V to 240 V 50/6OHz, 0.2 A

]

!

Equipment
mobility: Movable
Battery Pack (lithium-ion)
(Panasonic CGA-SO07A): Information for your safety
3.7 V 1000 mAh

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Optiona
Product name: Battery Pack
Product no.:
CGA-S007A

accessories
Product name: AC adaptor
Product no.:
DMW-AC5PP

IDigitall Camera Accesso

Order Form

(For USA Customers}
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Digital Camera Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory

#

Description

Price Each

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Total Price

@Performance identical to supplied
battery pack.
@Recommended for taking on holiday,
etc.
Product name: Leather Case
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Rico 00985

COMPANY,
AMERICA

Jersey

Km. 9.5, San Gabriel

DIVISION

OF

07094
Industrial

Park, Carolina,

Puerto

Panasonic Digital Still Camera
Limited Warranty
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
1590 Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Limited
Warranty
Coverage
If your product does not work properly because
of a defect in materials
or
workmanship,
Panasonic
Consumer
Electronics
Company
or 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 NAME

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED
BELOW)
CCD
RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY
PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)

PARTS

LABOR

1 (ONE) YEAR

1 (ONE) YEAR

6 (SIX) MONTHS

90 (NINETY) DAYS

90 (NINETY)

DAYS

NOT APPLICABLE

90 (NINETY)

DAYS

NOT APPLICABLE

SD MEMORY CARD
(IN EXCHANGE FOR
DEFECTIVE SD CARD)

During the "Labor" warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the
"Parts" warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or
mail-in your product during the warranty
period. If non-rechargeable
batteries
are included,
they are not warranted.
This warranty only applies to products
purchased
and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty
is
extended only to the original purchaser
of a new product which was not sold "as
is". A purchase
receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required
for warranty
service.

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Customer
Carry-In
or Mail-In Service
For Carryqn or Mail-in Service
1-800-272-7033.
For assistance

in Puerto

(787)-750-4300

in the United

Rico call Panasonic

States
Puerto

Rico,

Inc.

OR CONSEQUENTIAL

EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER
WARRANTOR
IS NOT LIABLE
DAMAGES

RESULTING

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic
Products
by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
_.panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5388 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pro, EST.)
PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and PersonalChecks

FROM

THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,
OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF
THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples,
this excludes damages for lost time, travel
to and from the servicer,
loss of media or images, data or other memory
content. The items listed are not exclusive,
but are for illustration
only.) ALL
EXPRESS
AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING
THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY,
ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY.

MAIL TO:

do not allow

the exclusion

or limitation

of incidental

Centralized
Factory
Service
Center
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
1590 TouhyAve.
Elk Grove VHlage, IL 60007

Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid
Factory Service Center.
Customer's

states

(ForUSAOnHy}

or fax (787)-768-2910.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS
WARRANTIES
"LIMITED
WARRANTY
COVERAGE".
THE

Some

Directo

call

This warranty
ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials
or
workmanship,
and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages
which occurred
in shipment,
or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the
warrantor,
or failures which result from accidents,
misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling,
misapplication,
alteration,
faulty installation,
set-up adjustments,
misadjustment
of consumer
controls, improper maintenance,
power line surge,
lightning damage,
modification,
or commercial
use (such as in a hotel, office,
restaurant,
or other business),
rental use of the product, service by anyone
other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized
Servicer, or damage
that is attributable
to acts of God.

FOR INCIDENTAL

Services

in Puerto

and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized

Rico, please ship or carry in to location below ("Service in Puerto Rico")

or

consequential
damages,
or limitations
on how long an implied warranty
lasts,
so the exclusions
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 warrantor.

As of January 2007

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Merci d'avoir choisi Panasonic!
Vous avez achete Fun des appareils les
plus perfectionnes et tes plus fiables
actueItement sur le marche. Utilise selon
tes directives, it vous apportera ainsi qu'a
votre famille des annees de piaisir. VeuiItez
prendre le temps de remplir la fiche cicontre. Le numero de serie se trouve sur
F_tiquette situee sur le dessous de votre
appareil photo. Conservez le present
manuel afin de pouvoir te consulter au
besoin.

N
mod_le
N° de
de serie

ATTENTION
Danger d'expiosion si la batterie n'est
pas remplacee correctement.
Rempiacezda uniquement par une
batterie identique ou du m¢me type
recommand_e par le fabricant.
Suivez les instructions du fabricant pour
jeter les batteries usees_
Avertissement
Risque d'incendie, d'exp!osion et de
brCiIures. Ne pas demonter, chauffer
plus de 60 °C (140 °F) ou incinerer.
La plaque signaletique se trouve sur le
dessous de t'appareit.

AVERTISSEMENT

:

POUR R_:DUIRE LES RBQUES
D'INCENDIE, DE CNOC ELECTRIQUE
OLI DE DOMMAGES ,_ L'APPAREIL,
* N'EXPOSEZ PAS GET APPAREIL
A LA PLUIE, A L'NUMIDITE,
A L'EGOLITTEMENT OU ALIX
ECLABOUSSEMENTS,
ET NE
PLACEZ SUR L'APPAREIL ALICLIN
OBJET REMPM DE LJQLIJDE,TEL
UN VASE.
. UTILISEZ EXCLLISIVEMENT LES
ACCESSOIRES RECOMMANDES.
NE RETIREZ PAS LE COLIVERCLE
(OU LE PANNEAU,ARRIE, RE) ; IL
N'YAALICLINE
PIECE REPARABLE
PAR L'LITJLISATEUR A
L'INTERIELIR. CONFIEZ TOLITE
REPARATION A LIN TECNNJCIEN
DE SERVICE QUALIFIE.

Cet appareit numerique de la classe B
est conforme a ta norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
@ N'utitisez que I'adaptateur secteur
Panasonic DMW-AC5PP (vendu
separement).
@ Utilisez toujours une batterie de marque
Panasonic.
@Si une batterie autre que Panasonic est
utilisee, nous ne pouvons garantir le bon
fonctionnement de I'appareil.
@N'utitisez pas un c_ble USB autre que
celui fourni.
@N'utitisez pas un cSble AV autre que celui
fourni.
@Rangez tes cartes m_moire hers de la
portee des enfants.

Eloignez I'appareil le plus possible
de tout dispositif
_mettant un champ
electromagnetique
(te! un four & microondes, un tel_viseur, une console de
jeux video, etc.}.
Si vous utilisez I'appareil sur le dessus ou
proximite d'un televiseur, les images ou
te son pourraient _tre d6formes par son
champ electromagnetique.
_N'utilisez pas I'appareil a proximite d'un
telephone ceilulaire car I'interf_rence
pourrait perturber les images et te son.
Les puissants champs magnetiques
produits par des haut-parleurs ou de
gros moteurs electriques peuvent
endommager les donn_es ou distordre
les images.
Le champ ¢lectromagnetique cr6e par un
microprocesseur peut nuire a I'appareil et
perturber I'image et le son.
_Dans le cas o8 I'appareil serait perturb€
par un champ electromagn_tique et
cesserait de fonctionner adequatement,
mettezde hers marche et retirez-en ta
batterie ou d6branchez t'adaptateur
secteur (DMW-AC5PP, vendu
separement). Remettez ta batterie en
place ou rebranchez I'adaptateur secteur,
puis remettez I'appareil en marche.
N'utilisez pas I'appareil _ proximit_ d'un
emetteur radio ou de lignes _ haute
tension.
Si des prises de vues sont faites
proximite d'un emetteur radio ou de
tignes a haute tension, les images et
tes sons enregistres pourraient en Ctre
affectes.

._ propos

du bloc-batterie

Batterie (batterie au lithium-ion)
* Utilisez I'unite sp6cifiee pour recharger
la batterie.
* N'utitisez ta batterie avec aucun autre
appareil que t'appareil specifiee.
* Evitez le contact des satetes, du sable,
du liquide ou autres corps etrangers
avec tes bornes.
°Ne touchez pas les bornes des fiches
(+ et -) avec des objets metatliques.
° Evitez de demonter, remodeler,
chauffer ou jeter au feu.
Si de Felectrolyte entre en contact avec
vos mains ou vos vCtements, lavez-les
avec beaucoup d'eau.
Si de Felectrolyte penCtre dans vos
/eux, ne les frottez pas.
Rincez-vous les yeux avec beaucoup
d'eau, puis consuitez un medecin.
A propos du chargeur

de batterie

ATTENTION!
NE PAS INSTALLER CET APPAREIL
DANS LINE BIBLIOTH_:QUE, UNE
ARMOIRE OU TOUT AUTRE ESPACE
CONFINE. S'ASSURER QUE LA
VENTILATION DE L'APPAREIL EST
ADI-QLIATE. AFIN D'EVITER TOUT
RISQUE DE CNOC ELECTRIQUE
OU D'INCENDIE DU A UN
SURCHAUFFEMENT,
S'ASSURER
QUE DES RIDEALIX OU TOUT OBJET
QUELCONQUE NE BOUCNENT
LES EVENTS D'AERATION DE
L'APPAREIL

LA PRISE DE COURANT DOlT
SE TROUVER ,g, PROXIMITE DE
L'APPAREIL ET ETRE FACILEMENT
ACCESSIBLE.

L'appareit que vous vous _tes procure est alimente par une batterie
_.

_'_;_..m

au tithium-ion/polymere

recyclable. Pour des renseignements

sur te

recyclage de la batterie, veuittez composer te 1-800-8-BATTERY.

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@List of LCD monitor displays (P.80)

AC Adaptor .................................
74, 76, 90
Aerial Photo Mode ..................................
44
AF Assist Lamp .......................................
AF Lock ..................................................
AF Mode .................................................

56
44
54

Aspect Ratio ...........................................
Audio Dubbing ........................................
Audio Recording .....................................
Auto Bracket ...........................................
Auto Review .....................................
20,
Available Recording Time .......................

51
70
53
38
29
92

Baby Mode .......................................
42, 44
Backlight Compensation ......................... 28
Beach Mode ...........................................
44

Economy Mode .......................................
Exposure Compensation ........................
EZ .........................................................

20
38
27

File Number ......................................
31,75
Fireworks Mode ......................................
44
Focus ......................................................
25

PAL .........................................................

23

Party Mode .............................................
Pet Mode ................................................

42
44

Folder Composition ................................
Food Mode .............................................

75
42

76

Formatting ..............................................

73

PictBridge ...............................................
Picture Quality Setting (Motion Picture
Mode) ...............................................
Picture Quality Setting (Simple Mode)....
Picture Size ............................................

High Angle Mode ....................................
High Sensitivity Mode .............................
Histogram ...............................................

34
44
33

Intelligent ISO Mode ...............................
ISO Sensitivity ........................................

46
51

Pictures with Audio ........................... 53,
Playback Pictures on TV ........................
Playback Zoom .......................................
Playing Back Motion Pictures .................
Portrait Mode ..........................................
Power LCD .............................................
Power Save ............................................
Print Mode ..............................................
Protect ....................................................

70
79
31
62
42
34
20
76
69

Jitter Alert ...............................................

24

Brightness of the LCD Monitor ............... 20
Built-in Flash ...........................................
36
Built-in Memory .................................
26, 92
Burst Mode .............................................
54

Calendar Playback .................................
Candle Light Mode .................................
Charging .................................................
Clipboard ................................................
Clock Set ................................................
Color Mode .............................................
Condensation .........................................
Continuous AF ........................................

61
42
14
58
16
57
10
55

Copy .......................................................

73

Date Printing .....................................
67,
Date Stamp .............................................
Deleting Pictures ....................................
Digital Zoom ...........................................
DPOF Print Setting .................................
Dua! Display ...........................................

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66
32
56
68
64

Operational Sound ............................ 22, 29
Optical Image Stabilizer .......................... 39
Optical Zoom ..........................................
27

47
29
52

Quality ....................................................
Quick setting ...........................................

53
57

Recording Guide Line .............................
Reset of file No .......................................

20
22

Reset of Setting ......................................
Resizing ..................................................
Review ....................................................
Rotate .....................................................

22
70
30
66

Rotate Display ........................................

66

Scene Mode ...........................................

40

Scenery Mode ........................................
Self Portrait Mode ...................................
Self-timer ................................................

42
42
35

Language Setting ...................................
22
LCD Monitor ......................... 12, 33, 34, 80

Macro Mode ............................................

46

Metering Mode ........................................
Motion Picture Mode ...............................

53
47

Multi Playback ........................................

6I

Night Portrait Mode .................................
Night Scenery Mode ...............................
Normal Recording ...................................
NTSC ......................................................
Number of Recordable Pictures .............

42
42
24
23
92

Setting Favorites .....................................
Setup Menu ............................................
Shutter sound .........................................

65
I8
22

Simple Mode ...........................................
Slide Show ..............................................
Stow Shutter ...........................................
Snow Mode .............................................
Soft Skin Mode .......................................

28
64
56
44
42

Sports Mode ...........................................
Starry Sky Mode .....................................
Strap ........................................................
Sunset Mode ..........................................

42
44
11
44

Travel Date .............................................
Trimming .................................................
TV Aspect ...............................................

48
71
22

Underwater Mode ...................................
44
USB .............................................
11,74, 76

Video Output ...........................................
Volume of Speakers ...............................

22
22

White Balance ........................................
World Time .............................................

50
49

Zoom ......................................................
Zoom Resume ........................................

27
20

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and the QuickTime

trademarks

of Apple

Computer,

logo are trademarks
Inc., used

under

or registered
license

therefrom.

QuickTime

Panasonic Consumer
Division of Panasonic

Electronics
Corporation

Company,
of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga,

Ontario, L4W 2T3

© 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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