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DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-Pana(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1P79-1
DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-Pana(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1P79-1
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...number is on the tag located on the underside of your family years of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other than your convenient Camera information source. Information for purposes other published or broadcast material for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK...RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); Dispose of fire, explosion and burns. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for choosing Panasonic! THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and ...
...number is on the tag located on the underside of your family years of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other than your convenient Camera information source. Information for purposes other published or broadcast material for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK...RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); Dispose of fire, explosion and burns. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for choosing Panasonic! THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and ...
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Previous Next 5 VQT1P79 Quick start guide 1 The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Select the picture you can record or play back the pictures 1. When you do not use . Set REC/PLAY switch to view. Charge the battery 2 Insert the battery and the card 3 Turn on the power 4 Set REC/PLAY switch to 5 Set the mode dial to 6 Press the shutter button and take pictures To play back pictures on the built-in memory (P.18). Charge the battery and set the clock before use the card (sold separately), you want to . 2.
Previous Next 5 VQT1P79 Quick start guide 1 The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Select the picture you can record or play back the pictures 1. When you do not use . Set REC/PLAY switch to view. Charge the battery 2 Insert the battery and the card 3 Turn on the power 4 Set REC/PLAY switch to 5 Set the mode dial to 6 Press the shutter button and take pictures To play back pictures on the built-in memory (P.18). Charge the battery and set the clock before use the card (sold separately), you want to . 2.
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Record, view, save those precious Record (P.28) Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures! Zoomed-in pictures ● Close-up pictures of people at a distance '10x optical zoom' Rapid zoom 'EASY ZOOM' (P.33) Motion pictures ● Capture moving scenes 'MOTION PICTURE Mode' 1 (P.52) 6 VQT1P79 INTELLIGENT AUTO ● Make ideal settings for the subject and distance just by pointing the camera!
Record, view, save those precious Record (P.28) Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures! Zoomed-in pictures ● Close-up pictures of people at a distance '10x optical zoom' Rapid zoom 'EASY ZOOM' (P.33) Motion pictures ● Capture moving scenes 'MOTION PICTURE Mode' 1 (P.52) 6 VQT1P79 INTELLIGENT AUTO ● Make ideal settings for the subject and distance just by pointing the camera!
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... pictures 36 • To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures 36 3 Taking pictures with zoom... 32 • Enlarging further 'DIGITAL ZOOM 34 Applications (Record) 1 Changing recording information display 37 2 Taking pictures with flash... 38 3 Taking close-up pictures .. 40 •... Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject 'TELE MACRO function 40 4 Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment... 41 5 Taking pictures with self-timer 42 6 Taking pictures with exposure compensation ... 43 ...
... pictures 36 • To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures 36 3 Taking pictures with zoom... 32 • Enlarging further 'DIGITAL ZOOM 34 Applications (Record) 1 Changing recording information display 37 2 Taking pictures with flash... 38 3 Taking close-up pictures .. 40 •... Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject 'TELE MACRO function 40 4 Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment... 41 5 Taking pictures with self-timer 42 6 Taking pictures with exposure compensation ... 43 ...
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...2 Viewing motion pictures · pictures with audio / • Print with date and text...... 84 • Making print settings on camera ... 85 Creating still pictures from 3 motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only) ... 68 Viewing on TV screen ....... 86 • View on TV with 3... Q&A Troubleshooting ...... 92 4 Usage cautions and notes... 98 5 Recording picture/time capacity... 100 6 Specifications 102 7 Optional accessories ...... 104 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) ...... 105 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 106 Limited Warranty (For USA Only 107 Customer ...
...2 Viewing motion pictures · pictures with audio / • Print with date and text...... 84 • Making print settings on camera ... 85 Creating still pictures from 3 motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only) ... 68 Viewing on TV screen ....... 86 • View on TV with 3... Q&A Troubleshooting ...... 92 4 Usage cautions and notes... 98 5 Recording picture/time capacity... 100 6 Specifications 102 7 Optional accessories ...... 104 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) ...... 105 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 106 Limited Warranty (For USA Only 107 Customer ...
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... and record sounds (motion pictures/ pictures with a soft, dry cloth. LCD monitor characteristics Extremely high precision technology is not a malfunction. Unit temperature The camera may become warm during use . • If the lens clouds up, switch off the power and leave for about two hours to allow... before use . (Especially grip area, etc.) This does not cause a problem with a soft, dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if wet with camera or card. Panasonic will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in your pocket. (Attach strap to be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or...
... and record sounds (motion pictures/ pictures with a soft, dry cloth. LCD monitor characteristics Extremely high precision technology is not a malfunction. Unit temperature The camera may become warm during use . • If the lens clouds up, switch off the power and leave for about two hours to allow... before use . (Especially grip area, etc.) This does not cause a problem with a soft, dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if wet with camera or card. Panasonic will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in your pocket. (Attach strap to be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or...
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...to 'Usage cautions and notes' (P.98). Optional accessories (P.104) • Cards are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at an angle (may damage camera, screw hole, or label.) • Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Read the tripod's instruction manual.) When transporting Switch... off power. Standard Accessories Lens • If lens is dirty: Images may damage lens. Be careful when removing camera from bag, etc. CD-ROM Please dispose of January 2008 Battery Pack CGA-S007A (referred to in this may appear slightly white if...
...to 'Usage cautions and notes' (P.98). Optional accessories (P.104) • Cards are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at an angle (may damage camera, screw hole, or label.) • Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Read the tripod's instruction manual.) When transporting Switch... off power. Standard Accessories Lens • If lens is dirty: Images may damage lens. Be careful when removing camera from bag, etc. CD-ROM Please dispose of January 2008 Battery Pack CGA-S007A (referred to in this may appear slightly white if...
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... P.66)/ delete button (P.36) 14 VQT1P79 COMPONENT OUT socket (P.87) AV OUT / DIGITAL socket (P.81, 83, 86) DC IN socket (P.81, 83) Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). Names of parts Release lever (P.17) Tripod receptacle Camera ON/OFF switch (P.19) E.ZOOM button (P.33) Shutter button (P.28) Card/Battery door..., 28) DISPLAY button (P.37) Self-timer indicator (P.42)/ AF assist lamp (P.63) Lens barrel Strap eyelet We recommend using the strap to avoid dropping the camera.
... P.66)/ delete button (P.36) 14 VQT1P79 COMPONENT OUT socket (P.87) AV OUT / DIGITAL socket (P.81, 83, 86) DC IN socket (P.81, 83) Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). Names of parts Release lever (P.17) Tripod receptacle Camera ON/OFF switch (P.19) E.ZOOM button (P.33) Shutter button (P.28) Card/Battery door..., 28) DISPLAY button (P.37) Self-timer indicator (P.42)/ AF assist lamp (P.63) Lens barrel Strap eyelet We recommend using the strap to avoid dropping the camera.
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Clean with any non-Panasonic "after being charged. specific) • Do not insert metal subjects such ... electrical outlet (charge at room temperature of pictures : 300 [330 ] (at 30-sec intervals) (equivalent to operate this camera, do not attempt to approx. 150 [165 2] mins) 1 Values based on actual usage). 2 DMC-TZ4 Battery will run... out if not used frequently; For your safety and to prevent damage to this camera with dry a cloth. approx. 75 [82 2] pictures if 2-minute intervals • Playback time: Approx. 360 [380 ]...
Clean with any non-Panasonic "after being charged. specific) • Do not insert metal subjects such ... electrical outlet (charge at room temperature of pictures : 300 [330 ] (at 30-sec intervals) (equivalent to operate this camera, do not attempt to approx. 150 [165 2] mins) 1 Values based on actual usage). 2 DMC-TZ4 Battery will run... out if not used frequently; For your safety and to prevent damage to this camera with dry a cloth. approx. 75 [82 2] pictures if 2-minute intervals • Playback time: Approx. 360 [380 ]...
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... card Battery (check orientation) SD memory card/ Card (check orientation) SDHC memory card (sold separately) Do not touch terminal 1 Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the 'OPEN' position and open the lid OPEN LOCK Status indicator To remove • To remove battery... into place) 3 Close lid Slide to prevent swallowing. 17 VQT1P79 When a MultiMediaCard is on (Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged). Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. (CGA-S007A) If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of children to...
... card Battery (check orientation) SD memory card/ Card (check orientation) SDHC memory card (sold separately) Do not touch terminal 1 Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the 'OPEN' position and open the lid OPEN LOCK Status indicator To remove • To remove battery... into place) 3 Close lid Slide to prevent swallowing. 17 VQT1P79 When a MultiMediaCard is on (Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged). Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. (CGA-S007A) If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of children to...
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...remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand SDHC memory card recommended) • SD memory cards (8 MB - 2 GB) • SDHC ...-in memory. Clipboard pictures (P.64) are illuminated red. MultiMediaCards may only be used (for still pictures only) Built-in memory (approx. 50 MB) Internal memory is set to be damaged... the recording, reading, or deleting of pictures. Compatible memory cards (sold separately) (this camera. (P.27) If the switch on the card is slower than SD memory card. Pictures may...
...remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand SDHC memory card recommended) • SD memory cards (8 MB - 2 GB) • SDHC ...-in memory. Clipboard pictures (P.64) are illuminated red. MultiMediaCards may only be used (for still pictures only) Built-in memory (approx. 50 MB) Internal memory is set to be damaged... the recording, reading, or deleting of pictures. Compatible memory cards (sold separately) (this camera. (P.27) If the switch on the card is slower than SD memory card. Pictures may...
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...SETUP menu, and set to language displayed on power again and check time display. (Time and date can be improperly printed when printing pictures in digital photo center or when using 'TEXT STAMP' (P.73). To set local time at overseas destination 'WORLD TIME' (P.54) To set language Select '...CLOCK' will be displayed when power is turned on for the first time. 2 While this message is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for approx. 3 months even after battery is displayed Press 'MENU/SET' REC/PLAY switch To change date format • To cancel → Press ....
...SETUP menu, and set to language displayed on power again and check time display. (Time and date can be improperly printed when printing pictures in digital photo center or when using 'TEXT STAMP' (P.73). To set local time at overseas destination 'WORLD TIME' (P.54) To set language Select '...CLOCK' will be displayed when power is turned on for the first time. 2 While this message is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for approx. 3 months even after battery is displayed Press 'MENU/SET' REC/PLAY switch To change date format • To cancel → Press ....
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...-press of the shutter button. 4 Preparations Using menus (Example) Change 'LCD MODE' in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE mode. (REC/PLAY switch , Mode dial ) Camera ON/OFF switch 1 Bring up the menu 3&$ PICTURE SIZE QUALITY Mode dial ASPECT RATIO INTELLIGENT ISO OFF SENSITIVITY AUTO Shutter button SELECT EXIT MENU (Screen...
...-press of the shutter button. 4 Preparations Using menus (Example) Change 'LCD MODE' in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE mode. (REC/PLAY switch , Mode dial ) Camera ON/OFF switch 1 Bring up the menu 3&$ PICTURE SIZE QUALITY Mode dial ASPECT RATIO INTELLIGENT ISO OFF SENSITIVITY AUTO Shutter button SELECT EXIT MENU (Screen...
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... DMC-TZ5) SETUP menu (REC/PLAY switch ) SETUP CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR LCD MODE BEEP SELECT ±0 OFF EXIT MENU Making the camera more out of functions and select settings from 4 different menus. EXIT MENU Menu items displayed vary according to use (P.22-27) • Make ...settings for printing your camera, you have taken, including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings for ease of use a variety of your pictures (DPOF). To get more ...
... DMC-TZ5) SETUP menu (REC/PLAY switch ) SETUP CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR LCD MODE BEEP SELECT ±0 OFF EXIT MENU Making the camera more out of functions and select settings from 4 different menus. EXIT MENU Menu items displayed vary according to use (P.22-27) • Make ...settings for printing your camera, you have taken, including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings for ease of use a variety of your pictures (DPOF). To get more ...
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... • LEVEL3 • • LEVEL6 • Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV. (We recommend setting camera volume to 0) GUIDE LINE Select recording information display and types of guide lines. • Only may be used in your travels. (P.53) TRAVEL.../Low/High BEEP TONE / / : Change beep tone. SHUTTER VOL. / / : Mute/Low/High SHUTTER TONE / / : Change shutter tone. Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. OFF /ON (Display recording information with guide lines.) PATTERN / : Change...
... • LEVEL3 • • LEVEL6 • Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV. (We recommend setting camera volume to 0) GUIDE LINE Select recording information display and types of guide lines. • Only may be used in your travels. (P.53) TRAVEL.../Low/High BEEP TONE / / : Change beep tone. SHUTTER VOL. / / : Mute/Low/High SHUTTER TONE / / : Change shutter tone. Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. OFF /ON (Display recording information with guide lines.) PATTERN / : Change...
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.... NO.RESET Reset image file numbers. RESET. YES/NO RESET SETUP PARAMETERS? YES/NO USB MODE Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable. • Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be audible as the lens function...scene mode. OFF / ON Settings, notes • Cannot be set to 'ON'). • Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset. • Camera movement may be reset: Birthdays and names in 'BABY' and 'PET' scene modes, 'TRAVEL DATE', 'WORLD TIME', 'ZOOM RESUME', 'FAVORITE' in memory/card...
.... NO.RESET Reset image file numbers. RESET. YES/NO RESET SETUP PARAMETERS? YES/NO USB MODE Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable. • Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be audible as the lens function...scene mode. OFF / ON Settings, notes • Cannot be set to 'ON'). • Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset. • Camera movement may be reset: Birthdays and names in 'BABY' and 'PET' scene modes, 'TRAVEL DATE', 'WORLD TIME', 'ZOOM RESUME', 'FAVORITE' in memory/card...
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... be deleted. (P.79) • Do not turn off power or perform other operations during demo. • Use the movement detection demo with objects with this camera. • All picture data including protected pictures will be successfully completed. • Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes. LANGUAGE Change display language...
... be deleted. (P.79) • Do not turn off power or perform other operations during demo. • Use the movement detection demo with objects with this camera. • All picture data including protected pictures will be successfully completed. • Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes. LANGUAGE Change display language...
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... scenery. (Only with ) Recognizes 'i NIGHT SCENERY' Uses slow shutter speed to achieve natural coloring.(Only with automatic settings Please set in blue for 2 sec. • Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. Focus range → (P.41). In addition to any of near and far landscapes. INTELLIGENT...
... scenery. (Only with ) Recognizes 'i NIGHT SCENERY' Uses slow shutter speed to achieve natural coloring.(Only with automatic settings Please set in blue for 2 sec. • Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. Focus range → (P.41). In addition to any of near and far landscapes. INTELLIGENT...
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... backlight) • To cancel compensation → Press ▲ again. 5 BACKLIGHT Displayed when compensation is small (e.g. Do not move the camera. Holding the camera • Do not block the flash or the lamp. Optimum settings are fixed. • AUTO REVIEW: 2 SEC. • POWER ...(standard) 2 (9 points) when face cannot be recognized The following functions cannot be used. 'HISTOGRAM', 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET', 'WB ADJUST.', 'DIGITAL ZOOM', 'MIN. When jitter is on. Do not look at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can reach e.g. using tripod) with your body and...
... backlight) • To cancel compensation → Press ▲ again. 5 BACKLIGHT Displayed when compensation is small (e.g. Do not move the camera. Holding the camera • Do not block the flash or the lamp. Optimum settings are fixed. • AUTO REVIEW: 2 SEC. • POWER ...(standard) 2 (9 points) when face cannot be recognized The following functions cannot be used. 'HISTOGRAM', 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET', 'WB ADJUST.', 'DIGITAL ZOOM', 'MIN. When jitter is on. Do not look at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can reach e.g. using tripod) with your body and...