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... serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on how to the manufacturer's instructions. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Dispose of used batteries according to recycle this manual as your convenient Camera information source. You have purchased. Please take time to retain this battery. 2 VQT1P79 THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR...
... serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on how to the manufacturer's instructions. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Dispose of used batteries according to recycle this manual as your convenient Camera information source. You have purchased. Please take time to retain this battery. 2 VQT1P79 THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR...
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Set REC/PLAY switch to view. Charge the battery and set the clock before use the card (sold separately), you can record or play back the pictures 1. Previous Next 5 VQT1P79 Quick start guide 1 The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. When you want to . 2. Select the picture you do not use . 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).
Set REC/PLAY switch to view. Charge the battery and set the clock before use the card (sold separately), you can record or play back the pictures 1. Previous Next 5 VQT1P79 Quick start guide 1 The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. When you want to . 2. Select the picture you do not use . 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).
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... formatting, recording, and deleting cannot be performed. Always format cards with SDHC memory cards. • Cards of pictures. Remaining battery and memory capacity Remaining battery (only when using battery) 10 (flashes red) (Status indicator flashes when LCD monitor is off the power or 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 memory cards (4 GB - 16 GB) Switch (LOCK) Can only be used...
... formatting, recording, and deleting cannot be performed. Always format cards with SDHC memory cards. • Cards of pictures. Remaining battery and memory capacity Remaining battery (only when using battery) 10 (flashes red) (Status indicator flashes when LCD monitor is off the power or 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 memory cards (4 GB - 16 GB) Switch (LOCK) Can only be used...
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... this message is displayed Press 'MENU/SET' REC/PLAY switch To change date format • To cancel → Press . • [M/D/Y] 12:34 JAN. 1. 2008 • [Y/M/D] 2008. 1. 1 12:34 • [D/M/Y] 12:34 1.JAN.2008 Press 'MENU/SET' • Turn on power again and check time display. (Time and date can be set to language displayed on for approx. 3 months even after battery is displayed in digital photo center or when using 'TEXT STAMP' (P.73). Example of SETUP menu setting (P.20) 3 Adjust...
... this message is displayed Press 'MENU/SET' REC/PLAY switch To change date format • To cancel → Press . • [M/D/Y] 12:34 JAN. 1. 2008 • [Y/M/D] 2008. 1. 1 12:34 • [D/M/Y] 12:34 1.JAN.2008 Press 'MENU/SET' • Turn on power again and check time display. (Time and date can be set to language displayed on for approx. 3 months even after battery is displayed in digital photo center or when using 'TEXT STAMP' (P.73). Example of SETUP menu setting (P.20) 3 Adjust...
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... : Normal (cancel setting) AUTO POWER LCD: The Power LCD is turned off (including POWER SAVE). • Block out sunlight (with hand, etc.) if reflection makes screen difficult to see. • 'AUTO POWER LCD' or 'HIGH ANGLE' cannot be restored by pressing any button) • Brightness/color of the LCD monitor (7 levels). During playback mode or menu screen display, or when connected to check these before use ). Be sure to computer/printer. • 'POWER LCD' will be canceled...
... : Normal (cancel setting) AUTO POWER LCD: The Power LCD is turned off (including POWER SAVE). • Block out sunlight (with hand, etc.) if reflection makes screen difficult to see. • 'AUTO POWER LCD' or 'HIGH ANGLE' cannot be restored by pressing any button) • Brightness/color of the LCD monitor (7 levels). During playback mode or menu screen display, or when connected to check these before use ). Be sure to computer/printer. • 'POWER LCD' will be canceled...
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... printer with USB connection cable. • Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be reset: Birthdays and names in 'BABY' and 'PET' scene modes, 'TRAVEL DATE', 'WORLD TIME', 'ZOOM RESUME', 'FAVORITE' in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using 'SELF PORTRAIT' scene mode. Numbers cannot be assigned. SETTINGS? In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer, and format the built-in memory/card (P.27). • To reset folder number to 100: First, format the built-in PLAYBACK menu (set...
... printer with USB connection cable. • Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be reset: Birthdays and names in 'BABY' and 'PET' scene modes, 'TRAVEL DATE', 'WORLD TIME', 'ZOOM RESUME', 'FAVORITE' in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using 'SELF PORTRAIT' scene mode. Numbers cannot be assigned. SETTINGS? In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer, and format the built-in memory/card (P.27). • To reset folder number to 100: First, format the built-in PLAYBACK menu (set...
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... each mode ( : default setting) SCENE MODE 2 ˓ ˓1 3 3 3 1 Set to (AUTO), (AUTO/RED-EYE reduction), or (SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction) according to subject and brightness. 2 DMC-TZ5 only 3 DMC-TZ4: , , • Cannot be changed . Flash settings may be fully achieved with MOTION PICTURE mode and scene modes , , , , , , or . No pictures may be used with high shutter speeds. When using 'AUTO LCD OFF' (P.24), LCD monitor is shut off while flash is low, or if using a little zoom. Flash effect may...
... each mode ( : default setting) SCENE MODE 2 ˓ ˓1 3 3 3 1 Set to (AUTO), (AUTO/RED-EYE reduction), or (SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction) according to subject and brightness. 2 DMC-TZ5 only 3 DMC-TZ4: , , • Cannot be changed . Flash settings may be fully achieved with MOTION PICTURE mode and scene modes , , , , , , or . No pictures may be used with high shutter speeds. When using 'AUTO LCD OFF' (P.24), LCD monitor is shut off while flash is low, or if using a little zoom. Flash effect may...
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... scene, and press display button. Guidelines displayed in gray in the memory. This function is not displayed) SCENE MENU SCENE MODE 1 Zoom lever can be selected manually (available settings vary according to scene setting). 'INTELLIGENT ISO','SENSITIVITY', 'METERING MODE', 'I .EXPOSURE' is operated automatically in the following scene modes, according to picture conditions. 'PORTRAIT', 'SOFT SKIN', 'SELF PORTRAIT', 'SCENERY', 'SPORTS', 'NIGHT PORTRAIT','PARTY', 'CANDLE LIGHT', 'BABY', 'SUNSET', 'HIGH SENS.' 'WHITE BALANCE' can also...
... scene, and press display button. Guidelines displayed in gray in the memory. This function is not displayed) SCENE MENU SCENE MODE 1 Zoom lever can be selected manually (available settings vary according to scene setting). 'INTELLIGENT ISO','SENSITIVITY', 'METERING MODE', 'I .EXPOSURE' is operated automatically in the following scene modes, according to picture conditions. 'PORTRAIT', 'SOFT SKIN', 'SELF PORTRAIT', 'SCENERY', 'SPORTS', 'NIGHT PORTRAIT','PARTY', 'CANDLE LIGHT', 'BABY', 'SUNSET', 'HIGH SENS.' 'WHITE BALANCE' can also...
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... focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are taken continuously while the shutter button is 100). Built-in scene modes (P.39) Scene HIGH SENS. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above unless max.T) Notes • Pictures may appear slightly grainy due to select a scene (P.44) Using flash in memory Card Approx. 20 Approx. 20 to the settings for the first picture. • The following functions cannot be used . Extended optical zoom/ Digital zoom/ AUTO...
... focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are taken continuously while the shutter button is 100). Built-in scene modes (P.39) Scene HIGH SENS. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above unless max.T) Notes • Pictures may appear slightly grainy due to select a scene (P.44) Using flash in memory Card Approx. 20 Approx. 20 to the settings for the first picture. • The following functions cannot be used . Extended optical zoom/ Digital zoom/ AUTO...
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... then be displayed when setting for the first time (or has been reset). Pictures recorded when set in step 2. (Press again to release) Clock settings will not be changed even if home summer time is unavailable, select based on 'difference with GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) City/area name Screen from step 1 will be displayed only when camera is used for the first time. Set home area Set destination...
... then be displayed when setting for the first time (or has been reset). Pictures recorded when set in step 2. (Press again to release) Clock settings will not be changed even if home summer time is unavailable, select based on 'difference with GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) City/area name Screen from step 1 will be displayed only when camera is used for the first time. Set home area Set destination...
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... pictures in the 'COLOR MODE' (P.62). Scope of picture, or starts moving as soon as shutter button is displayed) If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, or selecting 'NATURAL' in darker locations. REC/PLAY switch: Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are displayed in the 'COLOR MODE' (P.62). 57 VQT1P79 Blurring may occur depending on edge of flash recording (P.39) SENSITIVITY Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. Set-up: Mode dial → Press 'MENU/SET...
... pictures in the 'COLOR MODE' (P.62). Scope of picture, or starts moving as soon as shutter button is displayed) If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, or selecting 'NATURAL' in darker locations. REC/PLAY switch: Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are displayed in the 'COLOR MODE' (P.62). 57 VQT1P79 Blurring may occur depending on edge of flash recording (P.39) SENSITIVITY Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. Set-up: Mode dial → Press 'MENU/SET...
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... SPEED BURST, DIGITAL ZOOM, AUTO BRACKET, WB ADJUST., CONTINUOUS AF, COLOR MODE, AUTO LCD OFF, HISTOGRAM The settings for clipboard pictures (approx.) Picture size 2 M 1 M Pictures 97 146 3 Take a clipboard picture Press halfway (align focus) Press fully (take picture) Viewing clipboard pictures 1 Set REC/PLAY switch to 2 Set mode dial to (CLIPBOARD mode) Can be viewed with same operations as with still pictures taken in other than (CLIPBOARD mode), and pressing (delete). QUALITY ASPECT RATIO (Standard) SENSITIVITY WHITE BALANCE AUTO AWB AF MODE (1-area-focusing) AF ASSIST...
... SPEED BURST, DIGITAL ZOOM, AUTO BRACKET, WB ADJUST., CONTINUOUS AF, COLOR MODE, AUTO LCD OFF, HISTOGRAM The settings for clipboard pictures (approx.) Picture size 2 M 1 M Pictures 97 146 3 Take a clipboard picture Press halfway (align focus) Press fully (take picture) Viewing clipboard pictures 1 Set REC/PLAY switch to 2 Set mode dial to (CLIPBOARD mode) Can be viewed with same operations as with still pictures taken in other than (CLIPBOARD mode), and pressing (delete). QUALITY ASPECT RATIO (Standard) SENSITIVITY WHITE BALANCE AUTO AWB AF MODE (1-area-focusing) AF ASSIST...
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... menu (P.65).) : Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in SELECT SET memory. : Copy 1 picture at least 50 MB. Do not turn off power or perform other operations during copying. Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras may take several minutes. Cannot be set in the copy destination, a new folder for copying will not be deleted after copying (to a card, use a card with ◄► and set the mode dial to step 3) AUDIO DUB. 4 Applications (View) Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) COPY Copy between built-in memory and memory card...
... menu (P.65).) : Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in SELECT SET memory. : Copy 1 picture at least 50 MB. Do not turn off power or perform other operations during copying. Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras may take several minutes. Cannot be set in the copy destination, a new folder for copying will not be deleted after copying (to a card, use a card with ◄► and set the mode dial to step 3) AUDIO DUB. 4 Applications (View) Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) COPY Copy between built-in memory and memory card...
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... indicator flashes and a warning beep sounds. Cancel communication via your computer immediately (recharge the battery before plugging in or removing. Setting the 'USB MODE' (P.25) to 'PC' remove the need to make the setting each time the camera is connected to the AC adaptor (DMW- Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. 1 Connecting with other devices Using with your computer (see next page) USB connection cable • always use cable supplied To cancel connection Click 'Safely Remove...
... indicator flashes and a warning beep sounds. Cancel communication via your computer immediately (recharge the battery before plugging in or removing. Setting the 'USB MODE' (P.25) to 'PC' remove the need to make the setting each time the camera is connected to the AC adaptor (DMW- Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. 1 Connecting with other devices Using with your computer (see next page) USB connection cable • always use cable supplied To cancel connection Click 'Safely Remove...
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... 1000 or more pictures on the card. 1 Connecting with other cameras, etc.) • When recording after changing file name. • If mode dial is inserted. Data in memory data (including clipboard pictures) are displayed even when card is set to 'PictBridge (PTP)'. • Only picture reading operations can be performed via the camera (picture deletion also possible with your PC (Continued) Folder and file names on computer You can save images to use on your computer...
... 1000 or more pictures on the card. 1 Connecting with other cameras, etc.) • When recording after changing file name. • If mode dial is inserted. Data in memory data (including clipboard pictures) are displayed even when card is set to 'PictBridge (PTP)'. • Only picture reading operations can be performed via the camera (picture deletion also possible with your PC (Continued) Folder and file names on computer You can save images to use on your computer...
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... USB connection cable when the cable disconnection icon is connected to the printer. 83 VQT1P79 When the battery begins to the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). (Alternatively, use a sufficiently-charged battery.) • Card :Insert card Built-in or removing. Check socket direction and insert straight in. (Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.) 5 Select picture to print with other than CLIPBOARD. Turn off camera power before plugging in memory: :Remove card (Copy...
... USB connection cable when the cable disconnection icon is connected to the printer. 83 VQT1P79 When the battery begins to the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). (Alternatively, use a sufficiently-charged battery.) • Card :Insert card Built-in or removing. Check socket direction and insert straight in. (Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.) 5 Select picture to print with other than CLIPBOARD. Turn off camera power before plugging in memory: :Remove card (Copy...
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... screen by inserting a card directly. • Use SDHC-compatible TVs to playback images on SDHC memory cards. You can view pictures on TVs in 'BURST' or 'HI-SPEED BURST' scene mode. (DMC-TZ5 only) 'LCD MODE' setting is not reflected on TV. Even if you set 'VIDEO OUT' (P.26) to 'NTSC'. 86 VQT1P79 Also consult TV operating manual. Pictures rotated to portrait may cut off both camera and TV. 3 Connecting with other AV cables except...
... screen by inserting a card directly. • Use SDHC-compatible TVs to playback images on SDHC memory cards. You can view pictures on TVs in 'BURST' or 'HI-SPEED BURST' scene mode. (DMC-TZ5 only) 'LCD MODE' setting is not reflected on TV. Even if you set 'VIDEO OUT' (P.26) to 'NTSC'. 86 VQT1P79 Also consult TV operating manual. Pictures rotated to portrait may cut off both camera and TV. 3 Connecting with other AV cables except...
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MEMORY CARD ERROR MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR Card is connected to camera. • To remove message immediately → Press 'MENU/SET'. • To change aspect ratio → Change 'TV ASPECT' (P.26). Motion picture recording may possibly be automatically terminated with certain cards. PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV/PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV AV cable is not of SD standard. Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on power again. WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD Data write has failed...
MEMORY CARD ERROR MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR Card is connected to camera. • To remove message immediately → Press 'MENU/SET'. • To change aspect ratio → Change 'TV ASPECT' (P.26). Motion picture recording may possibly be automatically terminated with certain cards. PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV/PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV AV cable is not of SD standard. Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on power again. WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD Data write has failed...
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... to (record). Lens is turned on , the battery will be exhausted. Use a tripod and the self-timer (P.42) when using 'MIN. Optical image stabilizer ineffective. Camera is full. → Free space by jitter or subject movement (P.56, 62). Battery needs recharging. Battery needs recharging . → Use a fully charged battery (not sold pre-charged). (P.16) → If you leave the camera on . Shutter speed is slower in memory/card is set to 'POWER SAVE'. (P.24) → Press shutter button halfway...
... to (record). Lens is turned on , the battery will be exhausted. Use a tripod and the self-timer (P.42) when using 'MIN. Optical image stabilizer ineffective. Camera is full. → Free space by jitter or subject movement (P.56, 62). Battery needs recharging. Battery needs recharging . → Use a fully charged battery (not sold pre-charged). (P.16) → If you leave the camera on . Shutter speed is slower in memory/card is set to 'POWER SAVE'. (P.24) → Press shutter button halfway...
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... pictures, battery allowed to cool 2 CIPA = Camera & Imaging Products Association When charging • Remove any dirt on the following CIPA 2 standards. 1 DMC-TZ4 CIPA standards: • Using Panasonic SD memory card (16 MB) • Using the supplied battery • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50 % • NORMAL PICTURE mode • LCD monitor ON (The number of charger, but this only changes the file management information, and does not completely delete...
... pictures, battery allowed to cool 2 CIPA = Camera & Imaging Products Association When charging • Remove any dirt on the following CIPA 2 standards. 1 DMC-TZ4 CIPA standards: • Using Panasonic SD memory card (16 MB) • Using the supplied battery • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50 % • NORMAL PICTURE mode • LCD monitor ON (The number of charger, but this only changes the file management information, and does not completely delete...