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This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. 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 Product illustrations and screens may vary. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. 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 Product illustrations and screens may vary. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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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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...change settings such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds. 4 Preparations Know the different menus to get more out of your camera This camera contains a range of menus to enable you have taken, including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings for ease of use ....Make settings such as for beginners → SIMPLE MODE menu (P.29) 17 VQT1B61 Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Using your pictures (DPOF). Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) The following menus are also included: To make the camera easier and more fun to use .
...change settings such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds. 4 Preparations Know the different menus to get more out of your camera This camera contains a range of menus to enable you have taken, including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings for ease of use ....Make settings such as for beginners → SIMPLE MODE menu (P.29) 17 VQT1B61 Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Using your pictures (DPOF). Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) The following menus are also included: To make the camera easier and more fun to use .
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... PORTRAIT' scene mode. Not displayed in SIMPLE MODE (P.28) and CLIPBOARD (P.58). in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). OFF / ON Focus position cannot be displayed. 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 reflected...; · +3 REC. Released and cannot be automatically reviewed. INFO. (Recording information): OFF / ON HISTOGRAM: OFF / ON PATTERN: / 'PATTERN' cannot be used in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). 3 DMC-TZ3 only.
... PORTRAIT' scene mode. Not displayed in SIMPLE MODE (P.28) and CLIPBOARD (P.58). in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). OFF / ON Focus position cannot be displayed. 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 reflected...; · +3 REC. Released and cannot be automatically reviewed. INFO. (Recording information): OFF / ON HISTOGRAM: OFF / ON PATTERN: / 'PATTERN' cannot be used in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). 3 DMC-TZ3 only.
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... in addition to be damaged). Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately) (this camera before first use. Pictures may cause data to the capacity of pictures. It is recommended that you have no card. Clipboard pictures (P.58) are .... Recording picture capacity estimates (default settings) Save destination 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 data). If the switch on the card is set to 'LOCK...
... in addition to be damaged). Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately) (this camera before first use. Pictures may cause data to the capacity of pictures. It is recommended that you have no card. Clipboard pictures (P.58) are .... Recording picture capacity estimates (default settings) Save destination 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 data). If the switch on the card is set to 'LOCK...
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...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)? ...outlines of enlargement Select picture size (P.52) marked 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 Enlarge (Tele) Restore (Wide) Turn to T side Turn to W ...
...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)? ...outlines of enlargement Select picture size (P.52) marked 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 Enlarge (Tele) Restore (Wide) Turn to T side Turn to W ...
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...for 'BABY' (P.43) FLASH: FORCED OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO3200 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be added after recording. Press ◄ again to release. Self-timer recommended. FLASH: FORCED OFF AUDIO REC.: OFF CONT.AF...speed, press 'MENU/SET', then ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'. 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only), and 'BURST' cannot be stamped onto picture using the supplied software (P.11). Beware of the aircraft is 'OFF'. Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting colors when aligning the focus.
...for 'BABY' (P.43) FLASH: FORCED OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO3200 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be added after recording. Press ◄ again to release. Self-timer recommended. FLASH: FORCED OFF AUDIO REC.: OFF CONT.AF...speed, press 'MENU/SET', then ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'. 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only), and 'BURST' cannot be stamped onto picture using the supplied software (P.11). Beware of the aircraft is 'OFF'. Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting colors when aligning the focus.
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...' with ▼ in memory at shop to check compatibility) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select 'DPOF PRINT' from built-in step → Select 'YES' with this camera. Date printing settings will be set DPOF SET MULTI 1 7 8 DATE 9 10 COUNT SELECT...picture no./date printing settings can only be made to non-DCF (P.90) files. RESIZE SINGLE MULTI CANCEL SELECT SET (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Select picture and set To complete Press 'MENU/SET' twice. When using PictBridge-compatible printers, check settings on another device, release ...
...' with ▼ in memory at shop to check compatibility) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select 'DPOF PRINT' from built-in step → Select 'YES' with this camera. Date printing settings will be set DPOF SET MULTI 1 7 8 DATE 9 10 COUNT SELECT...picture no./date printing settings can only be made to non-DCF (P.90) files. RESIZE SINGLE MULTI CANCEL SELECT SET (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Select picture and set To complete Press 'MENU/SET' twice. When using PictBridge-compatible printers, check settings on another device, release ...
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... pictures are too bright/too dark. Mode dial is turned on. Lens is turned on power to 'POWER SAVE' (P.20). Recorded pictures are blurred. Camera set to 'POWER SAVE' or 'ECONOMY' (P.20). → Press shutter button halfway to release. Not set to extract lens barrel, and clean lens ...monitor shuts off as soon as power is set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to use 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only) or 'BURST' in dark locations and Optical image stabilizer is set to recording mode.) Subject outside of focus range. Lens is not ...
... pictures are too bright/too dark. Mode dial is turned on. Lens is turned on power to 'POWER SAVE' (P.20). Recorded pictures are blurred. Camera set to 'POWER SAVE' or 'ECONOMY' (P.20). → Press shutter button halfway to release. Not set to extract lens barrel, and clean lens ...monitor shuts off as soon as power is set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to use 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only) or 'BURST' in dark locations and Optical image stabilizer is set to recording mode.) Subject outside of focus range. Lens is not ...
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...folders are not recorded in dark locations. 'AF ASSIST LAMP' set when any of the subject become a little warm during use : 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only) (P.38), 'BURST' (P.54), 'SELF PORTRAIT' scene mode (P.42), MOTION PICTURE mode (P.47), or 'AUDIO REC.' (P.53). Red lamp ...illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in sequence. Camera may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are in desired language. Cannot be set to 'ON' (P.56). Others Menu not displayed in use , ...
...folders are not recorded in dark locations. 'AF ASSIST LAMP' set when any of the subject become a little warm during use : 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only) (P.38), 'BURST' (P.54), 'SELF PORTRAIT' scene mode (P.42), MOTION PICTURE mode (P.47), or 'AUDIO REC.' (P.53). Red lamp ...illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in sequence. Camera may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are in desired language. Cannot be set to 'ON' (P.56). Others Menu not displayed in use , ...
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...Others 6 Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.7 W (DMC-TZ3)/1.4 W (DMC-TZ2) When playing back: 0.8 W Camera effective pixels DMC-TZ3: 7,200,000 pixels DMC-TZ2: 6,000,000 pixels Image sensor DMC-TZ3: 1/2.35" CCD, total pixel number 8,500,000 pixels DMC-TZ2: 1/2.33"...10 x zoom f=4.6 mm to 46 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 280 mm)/F3.3 to F4.9 Digital zoom Max.4 x Extended optical zoom Max. 15 x (DMC-TZ3)/Max. 13.8 x (DMC-TZ2) Focus Normal/Macro 9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (High speed)/...
...Others 6 Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.7 W (DMC-TZ3)/1.4 W (DMC-TZ2) When playing back: 0.8 W Camera effective pixels DMC-TZ3: 7,200,000 pixels DMC-TZ2: 6,000,000 pixels Image sensor DMC-TZ3: 1/2.35" CCD, total pixel number 8,500,000 pixels DMC-TZ2: 1/2.33"...10 x zoom f=4.6 mm to 46 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 280 mm)/F3.3 to F4.9 Digital zoom Max.4 x Extended optical zoom Max. 15 x (DMC-TZ3)/Max. 13.8 x (DMC-TZ2) Focus Normal/Macro 9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (High speed)/...
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...Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) + QuickTime 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... 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 (8.71 oz) 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 10 % to 80 % Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for...
...Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) + QuickTime 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... 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 (8.71 oz) 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 10 % to 80 % Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for...