Applications 9 Taking motion pictures

Panasonic DMC-TZ3, DMC-TZ2 Applications 9 Taking motion pictures, Set to Start recording

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(Record)

Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound).

Microphone (voice recording)

Set to

Start recording

Available recording time (approx.)

Press halfway

(align focus)R20

Press fully

Estimated recording time

(P.92)

Note

Zoom and CONT.AF (P.55) functions cannot be used during movie recording.

Not compatible with MultiMediaCards.

STABILIZER ‘MODE2’ cannot be used.

Focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above for max. W/1 m (3.28 feet) and above for max. T. (2 m

(6.56 feet) unless max. T)

Focus, zoom, and a perture value are fixed from the onset of recording.

A maximum of approx. 2 GB can be recorded in any one session. To continue recording, press the shutter button again. Available recording time is calculated on a 2 GB basis (estimated).

Recording may be terminated midway, depending on card type.

Elapsed time (approx.)

Finish

Ends automatically if memory is full.

Press fully

Aspect and picture quality

Set ‘ASPECT RATIO’ (P.51) before ‘PICT.MODE’ (P.52).

ASPECT	PICT.MODE	Picture size	Frames/sec
	30fps VGA	640×480	30/sec
	10fps VGA	640×480	10/sec
	10fps VGA		10/sec
4:3	30fps QVGA		30/sec
	10fps QVGA	320×240	10/sec
	(For e-mail		10/sec
	attachments)
16:9	30fps 16:9	848×480	30/sec
16:9	10fps 16:9	848×480	10/sec
	10fps 16:9		10/sec

‘30fps’: for smooth picture movement

‘10fps’: for longer motion pictures We recommend using a card of at least 10MB/s

(as marked on its packaging, etc).

Only QVGA-format motion pictures can be recorded to the built-in memory.

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Contents

DMC-TZ3 Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyModel No Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note U.S. only Declaration of Conformity Trade NameBattery charger About the battery packAbout the battery charger Battery is not charged Charge the batteryInsert the battery and the card Set the mode dial to Dark places, moving subjects Intelligent ISO P.46 10x optical zoom P.27With DVD recorder With your printerAt digital photo center On computerContents Taking/viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard Index 104 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyReview Read first To prevent damage and faultsStandard Accessories DIGITAL/AV OUT socket P.74, 76 DC in socket P.74 Status indicator P.15 DISPLAY/LCD Mode button P.33Microphone 47, 53 Up/down/left/right Selection Charging light Charge Preparations 1 Charging batteryFold out pins Plug into electrical outlet Connect to chargerTo remove card Preparations 2 Inserting battery and cardSet the camera ON/OFF switch to Open LockWhile this message is displayed Preparations 3 Setting the clock and languageAdjust year, month, date, time Changing photography preferences REC menu P.50 Making the camera more convenient to use Setup menu P.20Using your pictures Play menu P.64 Preparations 4 Know the different menusSet to Bring up the menu Turn on the powerSelect Setup menu Select this item Select this setting FinishMove across to the items Select the correct itemUses, operations Preparations 6 Using Setup menuOFF / on Settings, notesDestination / Home · · ±0 · · +3Beep 1 Ntsc / PAL Volume Mute Low High Tone· · LEVEL3 · · LEVEL6 YES/NOTake a picture Set to Normal Picture modeAdjust the focus Taking picturesRemaining battery Adjusting the focusProblems with adjusting focus subject not in center, etc Checking remaining battery and memory capacityCards When in operationRecording picture capacity estimates default settings Picture save destinationZoom types Enlarge Tele Restore WideWhat is Extended optical zoom EZ? Basics 2 Taking pictures with zoomBasics 3 TakingMODE pictures with Simple Set to Adjust the focusBacklight compensation Simple Mode only ‘SIMPLE MODE’ menu Display Simple Mode Select desired item MenuSelect desired setting Finish SettingWhile picture is displayed Select ‘YES’ Viewing your pictures instantlyDisplay picture Enlarge picture 4x/8xTo fast-forward rewind Viewing your pictures PlaySet to Scroll through picturesSelect the pictures to delete Repeat Deleting picturesWhile picture is Select ‘YES’ Displayed P.31 Select type of deletionGuide lines Display in Playback modeApplications Record HistogramDisplay ‘LCD MODE’ Select modePower LCD Makingsee LCD monitor easier toSimple Mode ‘10SEC.’ Taking pictures with self-timerDisplay ‘SELFTIMER’ Select time duration Adjust focusTypes Applications 4 Taking pictures with flashDisplay ‘FLASH’ Select the desired type Scene Mode Available types vary depending on the mode in useAvailable types in each mode default setting Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’ Taking pictures with exposure compensationDisplay ‘EXPOSURE’ Select a valueTo view jitter/movement detection demo screen Optical image stabilizerJitter correction Select scene SceneTaking pictures according to Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’Sunset High Sens Starry SKY Fireworks Portrait Soft SkinScenery Party Candle Light Baby PETScene Uses, functions Scene Using flash in scene modes P.37 Tips, notes Main fixed settingsHigh Sens Taking pictures according toFlash Forced OFF AF Assist Lamp OFF Sensitivity ISO100 Take a picture P.24 Set to Take a picture P.24Taking close-up pictures of flowers, etc Set toAspect and picture quality Applications 9 Taking motion picturesSet to Start recording Estimated recording timeSet departure date Useful features for travelSelect ‘TRAVEL DATE’ from Setup menu P.18 Select ‘SET’ Recording holiday duration Travel DateSelect Select ‘WORLD TIME’ from Setup menu P.18,20Registering local time at your overseas destination Select ‘HOME’Balance Using REC menuSetting white balance manually White balance fine adjustment excluding ‘AWB’Sensitivity Applicable modes SettingsSensitivity Aspect RatioAspect Ratio PICT.MODEPICT.SIZE OFF Metering ModeQuality Audio RECUse or if focus is difficult to align with AF ModeApplicable modes Settings High-speed focus BurstLow speed Settings Burst setting Speed No. of picturesCONT.AF High speedSlow Shutter Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignmentApplicable modes Settings OFF Do not use / on Use AF Assist LampClock SET COL. ModeSet to one from ‘ ’ Display ‘Quick setting’ Select item Select settingSelect ‘REC’ Aspect Ratio Quality Selftimer OFF/2SECTaking/viewing clipboard Taking clipboard pictures clipboard recordingExpand Change Position Viewing clipboard pictures clipboard playbackSelect item Taking/viewing clipboardClipboard menu Select picture with Applications Viewing as listSet to Set to multiple screen display Press ‘MENU/SET’Select and play picture Pictures with audioViewing motion pictures Create still picture Motion pictures DMC-TZ3 onlyCreating still pictures from During playback, pause at desired momentSelect ‘DUAL DISPLAY’ from Play menu P.17 View pictures Applications 4 Using Play menuDual Display DMC-TZ3 only Slide ShowSelect ‘ON’ Select picture repeat FavoriteSelect ‘START’ Select ‘FAVORITE’ from Play menu P.17Select ‘ON’ Select picture Rotate DispDate Stamp Select ‘ROTATE DISP.’ from Play menu P.17Select items and make Settings for eachSelect ‘DATE STAMP’ from Play menu P.17 Select picture Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’To complete Dpof PrintSelect picture and set number to print repeat Picture protected To release Select picture and make settingProtect Select whether to delete original picture Audio DUBResize Stop recordingTrim Select whether to delete original picture TrimmingSelect ‘TRIMMING’ from Play menu P.17 Select picture Select area to trimFrom Play menu Aspect ConvCopy Select ‘ASPECT CONV.’Select ‘FORMAT’ from Select ‘YES’ Play menu P.17 To cancel during PressFormat Select picture for Select ‘YES’ Screen shown is exampleUSB cable Always use cable supplied Using with computerDo not move the mode dial while connected to computer Connect camera to computerMacintosh Connecting with PTP Picture Transfer ProtocolWindows Drives are displayed in ‘My Computer’ folderPrinting Select ‘MULTI PRINT’ Select picture to printSelect ‘PRINT START’ Letter PostcardCard Size Set to auxiliary input Viewing on TV screenConnect camera to TV Turn on TV Turn on camera Set toRecording List of LCD monitor displaysPlayback Simple ModeMessage displays Write Error Please Check the Card Memory Card Error Please Check the CardMemory Card Error Memory Card Parameter Error Read Error Please Check the CardPictures appear dark or have poor coloring Using Panasonic cards is recommendedWhich cards can I use? How can I easily send pictures to my computer?Recording Battery, powerLCD monitor Playback FlashTV, computer, printer Others Caring for your camera When in useWhen not using for a while Others 4 Usage cautions and notesMemory cards BatteryRecording time capacity motion pictures Varies according to following settingsRecording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity still picturesPICT.MODE P.47 Picture smoothness Fps frames per second Aspect Ratio7M P.52 Quality picture quality High Standard P.53Image sensor SpecificationsMicrophone Optional accessories For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order FormUSA Only Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyRequest for Service Notice Ninety Days Limited Warranty For USA OnlyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty CoverageCarry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyAvertissement Précautions à prendre pour le CanadaPropos du chargeur de batterie Propos du bloc-batterieNumber of Recordable Pictures List of LCD monitor displays P.8074, 76 11, 74 Picture Quality Setting Motion PicturePicture Quality Setting Simple Mode Operational SoundMemo Memo Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc

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