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Product illustrations and screens may vary. 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. 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. This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. 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
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.... (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 overseas destination (WORLD...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 (...
.... (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 overseas destination (WORLD...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 (...
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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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... (P.20), and set language Select LANGUAGE (P.22) from SETUP menu (P.18), perform and above, and press . Year can be printed (P.76) when printing pictures in digital photo center or when using DATE STAMP (P.66). Example of SETUP menu setting (P.18) To set local time at overseas destination 'WORLD TIME' (P.49) To... turning on power. 'PLEASE SET THE CLOCK' will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the first time.
... (P.20), and set language Select LANGUAGE (P.22) from SETUP menu (P.18), perform and above, and press . Year can be printed (P.76) when printing pictures in digital photo center or when using DATE STAMP (P.66). Example of SETUP menu setting (P.18) To set local time at overseas destination 'WORLD TIME' (P.49) To... turning on power. 'PLEASE SET THE CLOCK' will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the first time.
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... pictures of enlargement Select picture size (P.52) marked with 'Extended optical zoom'. 'Digital zoom' can 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...momentarily near maximum W (1x), but this is operated - The camera may result 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 not a fault....
... pictures of enlargement Select picture size (P.52) marked with 'Extended optical zoom'. 'Digital zoom' can 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...momentarily near maximum W (1x), but this is operated - The camera may result 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 not a fault....
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...FORCED OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO3200 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be set Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away. FLASH: FORCED OFF AUDIO REC... the supplied software (P.11). AF ASSIST LAMP default setting is not reflected in the window. Do not move the camera until countdown has ended. Always use a tripod. Self-timer recommended. W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above... ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'. 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only), and 'BURST' cannot be printed from a computer using 'DATE STAMP' (P.66).
...FORCED OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 FLASH: FORCED OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO3200 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be set Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away. FLASH: FORCED OFF AUDIO REC... the supplied software (P.11). AF ASSIST LAMP default setting is not reflected in the window. Do not move the camera until countdown has ended. Always use a tripod. Self-timer recommended. W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above... ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'. 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only), and 'BURST' cannot be printed from a computer using 'DATE STAMP' (P.66).
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...COPY 100-0001 1 / 13 SELECT SET EXIT Select 'YES' (Screen shown is inserted, only card will be formatted.) Select 'FORMAT' from Panasonic digital cameras may be deleted. DPOF settings (P.68) will still be copied if identical folder or file numbers are present in memory may take several minutes.... other operations during formatting. 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 a card, use a card with a capacity of at least 12.7MB...
...COPY 100-0001 1 / 13 SELECT SET EXIT Select 'YES' (Screen shown is inserted, only card will be formatted.) Select 'FORMAT' from Panasonic digital cameras may be deleted. DPOF settings (P.68) will still be copied if identical folder or file numbers are present in memory may take several minutes.... other operations during formatting. 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 a card, use a card with a capacity of at least 12.7MB...
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... RESET (P.22) File may not be changed without changing number of digits.) Connecting with PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) If using cards already containing the same folder number (including pictures taken with other cameras, etc) ●When recording after 'ACCESS' disappears. 75 VQT1B61 ...Set the mode dial to read on the desktop. (Displayed as 'LUMIX', 'NO_NAME', or 'Untitled'.) Folder structure Built-in the following ...
... RESET (P.22) File may not be changed without changing number of digits.) Connecting with PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) If using cards already containing the same folder number (including pictures taken with other cameras, etc) ●When recording after 'ACCESS' disappears. 75 VQT1B61 ...Set the mode dial to read on the desktop. (Displayed as 'LUMIX', 'NO_NAME', or 'Untitled'.) Folder structure Built-in the following ...
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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...
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...or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Last Street Address Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ...ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO...
...or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Last Street Address Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ...ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO...
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... repair, please provide an explanation of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. In the unlikely event this product needs service. Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this form when...
... repair, please provide an explanation of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. In the unlikely event this product needs service. Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this form when...
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... during the warranty period. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of the original purchase date is ". PRODUCT OR PART ...NAME DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN EXCHANGE FOR...
... during the warranty period. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of the original purchase date is ". PRODUCT OR PART ...NAME DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN EXCHANGE FOR...
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...WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks) Product Repairs MAIL TO: Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to : npcparts@us....panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at : http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your nearest Service Center by E-mail to the Elk...
...WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks) Product Repairs MAIL TO: Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to : npcparts@us....panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at : http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your nearest Service Center by E-mail to the Elk...