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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1B61-2 DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. Product illustrations and screens may vary.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1B61-2 DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. Product illustrations and screens may vary.
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...Canadian ICES-003. 3 VQT1B61 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model 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 ...device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to radio communications. only) This equipment ...
...Canadian ICES-003. 3 VQT1B61 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model 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 ...device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to radio communications. only) This equipment ...
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... disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with your local authorities or dealer and ask for DMC-TZ3 model. 3 DMC-TZ2: 1ST DAY 10:00 MAR.15.2007 4 VQT1B61 Battery charger This battery charger operates on the terminals. • Do not touch the plug...
... disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with your local authorities or dealer and ask for DMC-TZ3 model. 3 DMC-TZ2: 1ST DAY 10:00 MAR.15.2007 4 VQT1B61 Battery charger This battery charger operates on the terminals. • Do not touch the plug...
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... (MACRO mode 46 61 Viewing as list (Multi playback/ Calendar playback 61 Viewing motion pictures/ pictures with audio 62 Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ3 only 63 Connecting with other devices Others 74 Using with computer 74 Folder and file names on computer (75) 80 List of LCD monitor displays...
... (MACRO mode 46 61 Viewing as list (Multi playback/ Calendar playback 61 Viewing motion pictures/ pictures with audio 62 Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ3 only 63 Connecting with other devices Others 74 Using with computer 74 Folder and file names on computer (75) 80 List of LCD monitor displays...
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... DUB. (70) RESIZE (70) TRIMMING (71) ASPECT CONV. (72) COPY (73) FORMAT (73) Viewing on TV screen 79 Specifications 94 Optional accessories 96 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 97 Request for travel 48 Recording holiday duration (TRAVEL DATE) (48) Registering local time at your pictures (Play 31...(51) PICT.MODE (52) PICT.SIZE (52) QUALITY (53) AUDIO REC. (53) METERING MODE (53) AF MODE (54) Using PLAY menu 64 DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (64) SLIDE SHOW (64) FAVORITE (65) ROTATE DISP./ROTATE (66) DATE STAMP (66) DPOF PRINT (68) Printing 76 BURST (54) CONT.AF (55...
... DUB. (70) RESIZE (70) TRIMMING (71) ASPECT CONV. (72) COPY (73) FORMAT (73) Viewing on TV screen 79 Specifications 94 Optional accessories 96 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 97 Request for travel 48 Recording holiday duration (TRAVEL DATE) (48) Registering local time at your pictures (Play 31...(51) PICT.MODE (52) PICT.SIZE (52) QUALITY (53) AUDIO REC. (53) METERING MODE (53) AF MODE (54) Using PLAY menu 64 DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (64) SLIDE SHOW (64) FAVORITE (65) ROTATE DISP./ROTATE (66) DATE STAMP (66) DPOF PRINT (68) Printing 76 BURST (54) CONT.AF (55...
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... (P.38) ●Auto bracket (P.38) ●White balance fine adjustment (P.50) ●Backlight compensation (P.28) ●Flash (P.36) ●MENU/SET (menu display/set) (P.18) DMC-TZ3 only 13 VQT1B61 NORMAL PICTURE (Displayed on screen when mode changed) SCENE mode Take pictures according to correct mode NORMAL PICTURE mode Take pictures (P.24...
... (P.38) ●Auto bracket (P.38) ●White balance fine adjustment (P.50) ●Backlight compensation (P.28) ●Flash (P.36) ●MENU/SET (menu display/set) (P.18) DMC-TZ3 only 13 VQT1B61 NORMAL PICTURE (Displayed on screen when mode changed) SCENE mode Take pictures according to correct mode NORMAL PICTURE mode Take pictures (P.24...
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4 Preparations Know the different menus to get more out of your camera This camera contains a range of use such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds. Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Using your photography and playback preferences, and to make photography settings to...GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE OFF Make settings for time and power source. Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) The following menus are also included: To make the camera easier and more convenient to fit certain scenes, e.g. night → SCENE menu (P.40) To easily ...
4 Preparations Know the different menus to get more out of your camera This camera contains a range of use such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds. Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Using your photography and playback preferences, and to make photography settings to...GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE OFF Make settings for time and power source. Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) The following menus are also included: To make the camera easier and more convenient to fit certain scenes, e.g. night → SCENE menu (P.40) To easily ...
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... ECONOMY BEEP 5MOIFNF. 10MIN. ECONOMY BEEP 5MOIFNF. 10MIN. POWER SAVE 15MMININ.. Explanation of settings method for SETUP menu, REC menu, and PLAY menu. (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Move across to the items Highlight 'CLOCK SET' SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR ± 0 GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE OFF SELECT EXIT Select the correct...
... ECONOMY BEEP 5MOIFNF. 10MIN. ECONOMY BEEP 5MOIFNF. 10MIN. POWER SAVE 15MMININ.. Explanation of settings method for SETUP menu, REC menu, and PLAY menu. (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Move across to the items Highlight 'CLOCK SET' SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR ± 0 GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE OFF SELECT EXIT Select the correct...
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... is displayed, when using 'POWER LCD' or 'HIGH ANGLE' (P.34). 21 VQT1B61 OFF / ON Focus position cannot be selected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). 3 DMC-TZ3 only. Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. (Settings method → P.18) Default setting outlined: 1 Settings also...
... is displayed, when using 'POWER LCD' or 'HIGH ANGLE' (P.34). 21 VQT1B61 OFF / ON Focus position cannot be selected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). 3 DMC-TZ3 only. Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. (Settings method → P.18) Default setting outlined: 1 Settings also...
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...Built-in memory When in operation Card are saved to built-in memory 12.7 MB 256 MB memory card (Example) 512 MB 1 GB Pictures (DMC-TZ3) 2 Pictures (DMC-TZ2) 3 68 135 270 81 160 320 2 GB 550 660 The number of pictures that an operation is recommended that you have no card....built-in this may be performed. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately) (this camera before first use. May take longer to or loss of pictures. Cards Always format (P.73) cards in memory (P.73). Pictures may cause damage to ...
...Built-in memory When in operation Card are saved to built-in memory 12.7 MB 256 MB memory card (Example) 512 MB 1 GB Pictures (DMC-TZ3) 2 Pictures (DMC-TZ2) 3 68 135 270 81 160 320 2 GB 550 660 The number of pictures that an operation is recommended that you have no card....built-in this may be performed. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately) (this camera before first use. May take longer to or loss of pictures. Cards Always format (P.73) cards in memory (P.73). Pictures may cause damage to ...
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....8 ) times with 'D. If, for example, set to W side Zoom types Type Max. Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. The camera may be adjusted during motion picture recording. The Optical image stabilizer may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is not a ...off 'ZOOM RESUME' (P.20) The enlargement ratio displayed in REC menu Displays digital zoom area Screen display displayed Within digital zoom area AF area becomes larger when pressing shutter button halfway 1 DMC-TZ3 only, 2 DMC-TZ2 only (Zoom ratio depends on screen is Extended optical zoom (EZ)? ...
....8 ) times with 'D. If, for example, set to W side Zoom types Type Max. Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. The camera may be adjusted during motion picture recording. The Optical image stabilizer may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is not a ...off 'ZOOM RESUME' (P.20) The enlargement ratio displayed in REC menu Displays digital zoom area Screen display displayed Within digital zoom area AF area becomes larger when pressing shutter button halfway 1 DMC-TZ3 only, 2 DMC-TZ2 only (Zoom ratio depends on screen is Extended optical zoom (EZ)? ...
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.... VQT1B61 Item Setting SELFTIMER (P.35) OFF/10 SEC. Item BURST mode (P.54) Digital zoom (P.27) Exposure compensation/AUTO BRACKET 2 (P.38) White balance fine adjustment (P.50) AUDIO REC. (P.53) CONT.AF (P.55) ECONOMY (P.20) HIGH ANGLE (P.34) GUIDE LINE (P.33) 2 DMC-TZ3 only Press Backlight compensation (SIMPLE MODE only) 3 BACKLIGHT Prevents subjects being dark...
.... VQT1B61 Item Setting SELFTIMER (P.35) OFF/10 SEC. Item BURST mode (P.54) Digital zoom (P.27) Exposure compensation/AUTO BRACKET 2 (P.38) White balance fine adjustment (P.50) AUDIO REC. (P.53) CONT.AF (P.55) ECONOMY (P.20) HIGH ANGLE (P.34) GUIDE LINE (P.33) 2 DMC-TZ3 only Press Backlight compensation (SIMPLE MODE only) 3 BACKLIGHT Prevents subjects being dark...
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.../off . Guide lines Reference for exposure compensation (P.38), etc. (Display shown is displayed in orange if different to change display Histogram (DMC-TZ3 only) 3 3 LCD monitor No display Guide lines Display in PLAYBACK mode Histogram 100-0001 1/3 3RD DAY 1 month 10 days 10:00...playback zoom (P.31), motion picture playback (P.62), slideshow (P.64): Display on and off During multi playback, calendar playback (P.61), DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (P.64): Display cannot be changed during menu (P.17) display. In SIMPLE MODE, display can only be changed Histogram (Example) Shows ...
.../off . Guide lines Reference for exposure compensation (P.38), etc. (Display shown is displayed in orange if different to change display Histogram (DMC-TZ3 only) 3 3 LCD monitor No display Guide lines Display in PLAYBACK mode Histogram 100-0001 1/3 3RD DAY 1 month 10 days 10:00...playback zoom (P.31), motion picture playback (P.62), slideshow (P.64): Display on and off During multi playback, calendar playback (P.61), DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (P.64): Display cannot be changed during menu (P.17) display. In SIMPLE MODE, display can only be changed Histogram (Example) Shows ...
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... exposure compensation set , is displayed on the brightness, this may not be obtained (if difference between brightness of the screen. ( , etc) Under-exposed AUTO BRACKET (DMC-TZ3 only) Takes 3 pictures in some cases. When 'AUTO BRACKET' is set Third picture +1EV (Brighter) Cannot be used with exposure compensation Corrects exposure when adequate...
... exposure compensation set , is displayed on the brightness, this may not be obtained (if difference between brightness of the screen. ( , etc) Under-exposed AUTO BRACKET (DMC-TZ3 only) Takes 3 pictures in some cases. When 'AUTO BRACKET' is set Third picture +1EV (Brighter) Cannot be used with exposure compensation Corrects exposure when adequate...
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... press 'MENU/SET', then ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'. 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only), and 'BURST' cannot be used 45 VQT1B61 Battery life is 'OFF'. Adjust red and ... ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO3200 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be added after recording. FLASH: FORCED OFF AUDIO REC.: OFF CONT.AF: OFF...above Max. W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above Max. Focus: Max. Self-timer recommended. Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting colors when aligning the focus. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above FLASH: FORCED...
... press 'MENU/SET', then ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'. 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only), and 'BURST' cannot be used 45 VQT1B61 Battery life is 'OFF'. Adjust red and ... ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO3200 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be added after recording. FLASH: FORCED OFF AUDIO REC.: OFF CONT.AF: OFF...above Max. W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above Max. Focus: Max. Self-timer recommended. Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting colors when aligning the focus. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above FLASH: FORCED...
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... brightness of sound ( displayed on screen) To cancel recording: Press 'MENU/SET'. cannot be recorded with 'BURST' (P.54), 'STARRY SKY' (P.44) and 'AUTO BRACKET' (P.38, DMC-TZ3 only). 'DATE STAMP', 'RESIZE', 'TRIMMING', and 'ASPECT CONV.' Settings also reflected in 'AUDIO REC.' (P.60) in REC ON CLIPBOARD menu. Sounds can be recorded depends...
... brightness of sound ( displayed on screen) To cancel recording: Press 'MENU/SET'. cannot be recorded with 'BURST' (P.54), 'STARRY SKY' (P.44) and 'AUTO BRACKET' (P.38, DMC-TZ3 only). 'DATE STAMP', 'RESIZE', 'TRIMMING', and 'ASPECT CONV.' Settings also reflected in 'AUDIO REC.' (P.60) in REC ON CLIPBOARD menu. Sounds can be recorded depends...
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...Applicable modes: Settings: OFF : Not set as follows: ●DMC-TZ3 High speed: Setting fixed from max. W to align. When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures 3 : DMC-TZ3 only. 4 : DMC-TZ2 only. 5 : DMC-TZ3: Becomes progressively slower. (Delayed timing depends on card type, ...picture size, and QUALITY.) DMC-TZ2: Depends on type of pictures 2 No burst 3 pictures/sec Fine: Max. 5 ...
...Applicable modes: Settings: OFF : Not set as follows: ●DMC-TZ3 High speed: Setting fixed from max. W to align. When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures 3 : DMC-TZ3 only. 4 : DMC-TZ2 only. 5 : DMC-TZ3: Becomes progressively slower. (Delayed timing depends on card type, ...picture size, and QUALITY.) DMC-TZ2: Depends on type of pictures 2 No burst 3 pictures/sec Fine: Max. 5 ...
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... are fixed. 12 Applications (Record) Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD) Taking clipboard pictures (clipboard recording) Set to MENU/SET Functions unavailable: BURST, D.ZOOM, AUTO BRACKET(DMC-TZ3 only), WB ADJUST, CONT.AF The settings for clipboard pictures Picture size Pictures 1M 2M 36 24 Recording capacities above are the same as fixed...
... are fixed. 12 Applications (Record) Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD) Taking clipboard pictures (clipboard recording) Set to MENU/SET Functions unavailable: BURST, D.ZOOM, AUTO BRACKET(DMC-TZ3 only), WB ADJUST, CONT.AF The settings for clipboard pictures Picture size Pictures 1M 2M 36 24 Recording capacities above are the same as fixed...
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3 Applications (View) Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ3 only) During playback, pause at desired moment (see left for single pictures created from 9 surrounding frames Frame step: To advance by 3 frames:▲▼ To ...
3 Applications (View) Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ3 only) During playback, pause at desired moment (see left for single pictures created from 9 surrounding frames Frame step: To advance by 3 frames:▲▼ To ...
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...SHOW' from built-in memory (not clipboard) if no card is OFF) ALL: Play all ˒: Play pictures set as FAVORITE (P.65) (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) 64 VQT1B61 4 Applications (View) Using PLAY menu PLAY 1/3 DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE OFF ROTATE DISP. Select 'DUAL DISPLAY' from PLAY menu (P.17, 18...) Pictures will be displayed in orange Select picture 2007.3.15 1/10 Move up Return to step if 'FAVORITE' is inserted. (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) Displays 2 pictures vertically. SLIDE SHOW Automatically scrolls through pictures during playback.
...SHOW' from built-in memory (not clipboard) if no card is OFF) ALL: Play all ˒: Play pictures set as FAVORITE (P.65) (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) 64 VQT1B61 4 Applications (View) Using PLAY menu PLAY 1/3 DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE OFF ROTATE DISP. Select 'DUAL DISPLAY' from PLAY menu (P.17, 18...) Pictures will be displayed in orange Select picture 2007.3.15 1/10 Move up Return to step if 'FAVORITE' is inserted. (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) Displays 2 pictures vertically. SLIDE SHOW Automatically scrolls through pictures during playback.