FAQ
See (P.15) for types, and (P.92) for recording capacities.
Connect the camera to your computer using the supplied USB cable (P.74) to copy (drag & drop) picture files to your computer hard disk. (You can also use the supplied software ‘LUMIX Simple Viewer.) 
Use a USB 
Battery is not inserted correctly (P.15), or needs recharging (P.14).
Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘ECONOMY’ (P.20). → Press shutter button halfway to release.
Battery needs recharging (P.14).
Battery needs recharging (P.14).
Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ (P.20).
Camera was left with power on (battery needs recharging). → Use ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘ECONOMY’ (P.20).
Mode dial is not set to a recording mode.
Built-in
Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc).
Lens is foggy (P.10).
Pictures taken in dark locations, or bright subjects (snow, bright conditions, etc) occupy most of the screen. (Brightness of LCD monitor may differ from that of actual picture) → Adjust the exposure (P.38).
Camera set to use 'AUTO BRACKET' 
Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to recording mode.)
Subject outside of focus range.
Caused by jitter or subject movement (P.39, 46).
Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical image stabilizer is less effective. → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body (P.24).
Use a tripod and the DMC-TZ2 specifications
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