Panasonic DMC-TZ2 operating instructions Usage cautions and notes

Others 4 Usage cautions and notes

In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600.

When in use

Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location.

(Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer)

Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

●If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

●Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.

●Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

●Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

●If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

●If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected.

Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.

Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel).

Only use files from other devices if compatible with Design Rule for Camera File system (Pictures are based on DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) and Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format) standards, by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) ).

Caring for your camera

Disconnect battery/AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G, optional).

Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, kitchen detergent, or chemically treated cloth (can cause surface damage or coating to peel).

Wipe away dust or fingerprints with soft, dry cloth. Clear stubborn stains or rain/sea water stains with a thoroughly wrung cloth, before wiping with a dry cloth.

When not using for a while

Remove battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through over-discharge).

Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags.

Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries in cool (15 °C-25 °C) places with low humidity (40 %-60 %) and no major temperature changes.

Charge battery once per year and use completely once before storing again.

Memory cards

To prevent damage to cards and data

●Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity.

●Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.

●Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. When disposing of/transferring memory cards

●If using the ‘format’ or ‘delete’ functions on your camera or computer, this only changed the file management information, and does not completely delete the data from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards, we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using commercially available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card. Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.

Battery

Store battery in battery carrying case after use.

Do not use if damaged or dented (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can cause faults).

Estimated recording capacity of 270 [300 1] pictures (P.14) is based on the following CIPA 2 standards.

1 DMC-TZ2

CIPA standards:

●Using Panasonic SD memory card (16MB) ●Temperature

23 °C, humidity 50 % ●NORMAL PICTURE mode ●LCD monitor ON ●STABILIZER (MODE1) ●First picture taken 30 sec after power turned on ●1 picture taken per 30 sec ●Full flash used for every other picture ●Zoom operation for each picture (max. W → max. T, or max. T → max. W) ●Power turned off after each 10 pictures, battery allowed to cool

2 CIPA = Camera & Imaging Products Association

When charging

●Remove any dirt on connectors with dry cloth.

●Keep at least 1 m away from AM radio (may cause radio interference). ●Noises may be emitted from inside, but this is not a fault.

●Always remove from mains socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in place).

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