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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 This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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 This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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...THE APPARATUS. • USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); Model No. Information for choosing Panasonic! THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Do not ...battery that is on the tag located on the market today. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you and your convenient Camera information source. Recording of the unit. Marking sign is incorrectly replaced. You have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information ...
...THE APPARATUS. • USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); Model No. Information for choosing Panasonic! THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Do not ...battery that is on the tag located on the market today. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you and your convenient Camera information source. Recording of the unit. Marking sign is incorrectly replaced. You have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information ...
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Quick start guide The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. When you do not use . Set the mode dial to view. Select the picture you can record or play back the pictures 1. Previous Next 5 VQT1B61 Charge the battery and set the clock before use the card (sold separately), you want to . 2. Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card Camera ON/OFF Switch Set the mode dial to Press the shutter button and take pictures To play back pictures on the built-in memory (P.26).
Quick start guide The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. When you do not use . Set the mode dial to view. Select the picture you can record or play back the pictures 1. Previous Next 5 VQT1B61 Charge the battery and set the clock before use the card (sold separately), you want to . 2. Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card Camera ON/OFF Switch Set the mode dial to Press the shutter button and take pictures To play back pictures on the built-in memory (P.26).
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...(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)... 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...
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Before use . Panasonic will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage. This ...spots will not be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. dropping or hitting the camera, or sitting down with audio) successfully. Wring cloth thoroughly first if wet with seawater, etc) Avoid exposing lens and ... cloth. We will not provide compensation even if damage is not a malfunction. Do not get the camera wet or insert foreign objects Do not expose the camera to strong vibration or shock; We recommend using a genuine leather case (DMW-CT3, sold separately)....
Before use . Panasonic will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage. This ...spots will not be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. dropping or hitting the camera, or sitting down with audio) successfully. Wring cloth thoroughly first if wet with seawater, etc) Avoid exposing lens and ... cloth. We will not provide compensation even if damage is not a malfunction. Do not get the camera wet or insert foreign objects Do not expose the camera to strong vibration or shock; We recommend using a genuine leather case (DMW-CT3, sold separately)....
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..., 76) Optional accessories (P.96) Cards are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in direct sunlight. AV Cable K1HA08CD0008... lens barrel with a soft, dry cloth. Standard Accessories Part numbers are as of January 2007 Camera ON/OFF switch Battery Pack CGA-S007A (P.14) (referred to in this manual as 'battery')... (P.12) Do not leave in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-9958649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. LUMIX Simple Viewer PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- 11 VQT1B61 Turn the power on the ...
..., 76) Optional accessories (P.96) Cards are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in direct sunlight. AV Cable K1HA08CD0008... lens barrel with a soft, dry cloth. Standard Accessories Part numbers are as of January 2007 Camera ON/OFF switch Battery Pack CGA-S007A (P.14) (referred to in this manual as 'battery')... (P.12) Do not leave in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-9958649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. LUMIX Simple Viewer PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- 11 VQT1B61 Turn the power on the ...
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Names of parts Camera ON/OFF switch (P.18) Optical image stabilizer button (P.39) Shutter button (P.24) Zoom lever (P.27) Flash (P.36) Lens barrel Lens (P.11) Release lever (P.15) Tripod ...;Changing display (P.33) ●Display contents list (P.80) Status indicator (P.15, 24) DISPLAY/LCD MODE button (P.33, 34) FUNC (Quick setting P.57)/ delete (P.32) button DIGITAL/AV OUT socket (P.74, 76, 79) DC IN socket (P.74, 76) Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). 12 VQT1B61
Names of parts Camera ON/OFF switch (P.18) Optical image stabilizer button (P.39) Shutter button (P.24) Zoom lever (P.27) Flash (P.36) Lens barrel Lens (P.11) Release lever (P.15) Tripod ...;Changing display (P.33) ●Display contents list (P.80) Status indicator (P.15, 24) DISPLAY/LCD MODE button (P.33, 34) FUNC (Quick setting P.57)/ delete (P.32) button DIGITAL/AV OUT socket (P.74, 76, 79) DC IN socket (P.74, 76) Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). 12 VQT1B61
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... logo are not of SD standard.) → For recording picture/time capacity, see (P.92) → For model numbers and types, see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than an SD memory card. When a...is 'ON' or while status indicator is slower than advertised. If you use genuine Panasonic batteries. 2 Preparations Inserting battery and card Battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation) Do not touch connector Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the 'OPEN' position and open the lid ...
... logo are not of SD standard.) → For recording picture/time capacity, see (P.92) → For model numbers and types, see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than an SD memory card. When a...is 'ON' or while status indicator is slower than advertised. If you use genuine Panasonic batteries. 2 Preparations Inserting battery and card Battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation) Do not touch connector Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the 'OPEN' position and open the lid ...
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... power again and check time display. Year can be printed (P.76) when printing pictures in digital photo center or when using DATE STAMP (P.66). While this message is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the first time. 3 Preparations Setting the clock and language Set mode dial (P.13) to...
... power again and check time display. Year can be printed (P.76) when printing pictures in digital photo center or when using DATE STAMP (P.66). While this message is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the first time. 3 Preparations Setting the clock and language Set mode dial (P.13) to...
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Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) The following menus are also included: To make the camera easier and more convenient to use (SETUP menu) (P.20) SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR ± 0 GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE OFF Make ... quality, for printing your pictures (PLAY menu) (P.64) PLAY 1/3 DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE OFF ROTATE DISP. Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Using your pictures (DPOF). ON ROTATE SELECT EXIT Make settings for time and power source. night → SCENE menu (P.40) To easily change settings such...
Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) The following menus are also included: To make the camera easier and more convenient to use (SETUP menu) (P.20) SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR ± 0 GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE OFF Make ... quality, for printing your pictures (PLAY menu) (P.64) PLAY 1/3 DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE OFF ROTATE DISP. Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Using your pictures (DPOF). ON ROTATE SELECT EXIT Make settings for time and power source. night → SCENE menu (P.40) To easily change settings such...
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... SELECT EXIT First page of changing the 'POWER SAVE' setting 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 Turn on the power Set to MENU/SET SETUP menu Applicable modes: REC menu...
... SELECT EXIT First page of changing the 'POWER SAVE' setting 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 Turn on the power Set to MENU/SET SETUP menu Applicable modes: REC menu...
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..., during motion picture recording/playback, during 'MANUAL' slideshows) Setting fixed to '5 MIN.' Recording information and histogram cannot be stored. in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). 3 DMC-TZ3 only. OFF / SET (P.48) OFF / 1SEC. / 3SEC. / ZOOM 3 (displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1 second) In '...menu screen is paused and during slideshows (exception: set when using 'POWER LCD' or 'HIGH ANGLE' (P.34). 21 VQT1B61 Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. (Settings method → P.18) Default setting...
..., during motion picture recording/playback, during 'MANUAL' slideshows) Setting fixed to '5 MIN.' Recording information and histogram cannot be stored. in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). 3 DMC-TZ3 only. OFF / SET (P.48) OFF / 1SEC. / 3SEC. / ZOOM 3 (displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1 second) In '...menu screen is paused and during slideshows (exception: set when using 'POWER LCD' or 'HIGH ANGLE' (P.34). 21 VQT1B61 Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. (Settings method → P.18) Default setting...
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Basics 1 Taking pictures Turn on screen Press halfway Zoom lever Status indicator Holding the camera Horizontally Vertically Flash Lamp Take a picture Take care not to your body and with your arms close range→P.46) When set to maximum W (1X): ... your legs apart. Press fully ●Do not block the flash or the lamp (P.12). Focus range (To take pictures from close to shake the camera. Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode) NORMAL PICTURE Adjust the focus Display on the power Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.
Basics 1 Taking pictures Turn on screen Press halfway Zoom lever Status indicator Holding the camera Horizontally Vertically Flash Lamp Take a picture Take care not to your body and with your arms close range→P.46) When set to maximum W (1X): ... your legs apart. Press fully ●Do not block the flash or the lamp (P.12). Focus range (To take pictures from close to shake the camera. Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode) NORMAL PICTURE Adjust the focus Display on the power Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.
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Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately) (this camera before first use. Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (approx. 12.7 MB) Used as a temporary save destination Pictures will be... of data). 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 pictures that an operation is in operation Card are saved to access...
Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately) (this camera before first use. Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (approx. 12.7 MB) Used as a temporary save destination Pictures will be... of data). 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 pictures that an operation is in operation Card are saved to access...
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...while zooming. If, for example, set to 'ON' 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 recommended that the picture can ...greater degree 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 side Zoom...
...while zooming. If, for example, set to 'ON' 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 recommended that the picture can ...greater degree 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 side Zoom...
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... SCENERY', 'STARRY SKY', and 'FIREWORKS' scene modes. 40 VQT1B61 To enable pictures to 'AWB' when scene is restored to be adjusted using SCENE MODE, the camera remembers the previously selected scene. Detailed settings can be made for each scene: Select scene, and press 'DISPLAY'. Guidelines displayed in grey in 'SENSITIVITY', 'METERING...
... SCENERY', 'STARRY SKY', and 'FIREWORKS' scene modes. 40 VQT1B61 To enable pictures to 'AWB' when scene is restored to be adjusted using SCENE MODE, the camera remembers the previously selected scene. Detailed settings can be made for each scene: Select scene, and press 'DISPLAY'. Guidelines displayed in grey in 'SENSITIVITY', 'METERING...
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...shutter speed, press 'MENU/SET', then ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'. 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only), and 'BURST' cannot be used. FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 CONT.AF: OFF/ AF ASSIST ... AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO3200 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above FLASH: FORCED OFF AF ASSIST... LAMP: OFF Self-timer: Cannot be added after recording. Self-timer recommended. Angle the camera towards areas of sand and sea water. Beware of contrasting colors when aligning the focus....
...shutter speed, press 'MENU/SET', then ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'. 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only), and 'BURST' cannot be used. FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 CONT.AF: OFF/ AF ASSIST ... AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO3200 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above FLASH: FORCED OFF AF ASSIST... LAMP: OFF Self-timer: Cannot be added after recording. Self-timer recommended. Angle the camera towards areas of sand and sea water. Beware of contrasting colors when aligning the focus....
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.... 46 VQT1B61 T to '640' when using a tripod, the self-timer (P.35), and flash 'FORCED OFF' (P.36). Set to avoid interference. Moving the camera after zooming by pressing shutter halfway. If the maximum level is pressed fully). T) Taking close-up pictures from subject ( displayed) (2 m (6.56 feet) unless max... aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures if subject is close -up pictures of the picture. Taking close to camera, due to margin for ISO sensitivity can also be set to '800' or '1250', this will be detected if subject is too...
.... 46 VQT1B61 T to '640' when using a tripod, the self-timer (P.35), and flash 'FORCED OFF' (P.36). Set to avoid interference. Moving the camera after zooming by pressing shutter halfway. If the maximum level is pressed fully). T) Taking close-up pictures from subject ( displayed) (2 m (6.56 feet) unless max... aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures if subject is close -up pictures of the picture. Taking close to camera, due to margin for ISO sensitivity can also be set to '800' or '1250', this will be detected if subject is too...
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... and press 'MENU/SET'. RED BLUE 50 VQT1B61 SELECT EXIT Colors can be adjusted to easily call up frequently-used menus. WHITE SET Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. strong. Changes to white. Applicable modes: Settings: AWB (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (incandescent lighting) / (uses value set...
... and press 'MENU/SET'. RED BLUE 50 VQT1B61 SELECT EXIT Colors can be adjusted to easily call up frequently-used menus. WHITE SET Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. strong. Changes to white. Applicable modes: Settings: AWB (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (incandescent lighting) / (uses value set...
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... settings to 'COOL', 'WARM', 'B/W', or 'SEPIA'. be set with range up to 200 (640 when using flash) according to lighting. Items vary depending on computer camera widescreen/high definition TV Edges may still be made. Applicable modes: Settings: 4 (Still pictures only) 3 16 3 2 9 Same as 4:3 TV or Same as coloring, sensitivity, aspect...
... settings to 'COOL', 'WARM', 'B/W', or 'SEPIA'. be set with range up to 200 (640 when using flash) according to lighting. Items vary depending on computer camera widescreen/high definition TV Edges may still be made. Applicable modes: Settings: 4 (Still pictures only) 3 16 3 2 9 Same as 4:3 TV or Same as coloring, sensitivity, aspect...