Panasonic DMC-TZ4, DMC-TZ5 operating instructions

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ5

DMC-TZ4

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Contents DMC-TZ4 Serial No Dear CustomerFCC Note U.S. only Following Applies only in the U.S.ADeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Model NoAbout the battery charger About the battery packBattery charger Battery and set the clock before use When the camera isShipped. Charge To play back the picturesCapture moving scenes ‘MOTION Picture Mode’ 1 P.52 RecordP.28With DVD recorder Using your PCGive card to shop assistant to print pictures Save to DVD or hard disk AV cable suppliedSetting the clock Standard AccessoriesCards and built-in memory Subject within accessible Taking pictures with Deleting pictures Your own settingsTaking close-up pictures Positioning cameraTaking/viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard Taking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE’Using with your PC Using Playback menuDigital Camera Accessory Request for Service NoticeRead first To prevent damage and faultsCD-ROM Standard AccessoriesStatus indicator Display button REC/PLAY switchSpeaker P.23 Microphone LCD monitorAlign to correct mode Macro mode P.40 menu display/set/finishExposure Fold out pins Plug into electrical outlet Charging batteryCharging light Charge Playback time Approx 380 minsPreparations 2 Inserting battery and card When in operation Remaining battery and memory capacityPicture save destination cards and built-in memory Compatible memory cards sold separatelyTurn on the power Preparations 3 Setting the clock and languageAdjust year, month, date, time While this message is displayedBring up the menu Select the settingSelect the item FinishSetup menu REC/PLAY switch Playback Mode menu REC/PLAY switchUsing your pictures P.72-80 Making the camera more convenient to use P.22-27Preparations 5 Using Setup menu Travel Date Travel Setup Volume LEVEL3 LEVEL6Beep Beep Level Beep ToneOFF/2MIN./ 5 MIN. /10MIN Economy Power SaveAuto LCD OFF OFF /15SEC./30SECReset Reset REC. SETTINGS? YES/NO NO.RESET YES / noReset Setup PARAMETERS? USB Mode Select on ConnectionTV Aspect Video OUT Ntsc /PALScene Menu OFF/ Auto Dial DisplayFormat YES/NO Demo ModeLanguage Take a picture Set toTo use flash Backlight compensationAuto or Forced flash off To adjust image Brightness To take close-up pictures Own settingsTo adjust coloring Taking pictures with yourAlign focus for desired composition First adjust focus according to subjectReturn to desired composition Optical zoom and extended optical zoom EZ Zoom In/OutMax. enlargement DMC-TZ4 12.8xPicture size is 7M or less To enlarge quickly to max. ratio ‘EASY ZOOM’Picture size is 7.5M or more Picture quality is temporarily reducedDisplay REC menu Enlarging further ‘ Digital ZOOM’Select ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ Digital zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screenScroll through pictures Basics 4 Viewing your pictures PlayTo enlarge playback zoom To rotate picturesTo delete multiple up to 50 or all pictures Press to change display Applications 1 Changing recording informationHistogram Guide linesDisplay ‘FLASH’ Select the desired type Applications 2 Taking pictures with flashCan also be selected with Cannot be used with Motion Picture mode Scene modes Available types in each mode default settingFocus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom Set to Normal Picture mode or Mode dialMotion Picture mode Applications 3 Taking close-up picturesWhen not using Macro 3 Mode dial set to 1Zoom ratio Focus range Max.W Zoom ratio Max.W Max.T Focus rangeDisplay ‘SELFTIMER’ Select time duration Applications 5 Taking pictures with self-timerFocus will be automatically Adjusted immediately Before recording if shutterDisplay ‘EXPOSURE’ ExposureSelect a value To avoid displaying scene Set to Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ Select sceneMenu SCN1 and SCN2PET Portrait Soft Skin Self Portrait Scenery SportsSunset High Sens Starry SKYPortrait Scene Uses, TipsSoft SkinFood NightParty CandleSunset BabySens HighHI-SPEED BurstSnow BeachFireworks Photo AerialMulti AspectStart recording Set REC/PLAY switch toAspect and picture quality DMC-TZ5 onlyTravel Date Record travel date and destination Applications 9 Useful features for travelRegistering local time at your overseas destination World TimeSet your home area Setting guide REC/PLAY switchSet-up Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘QUALITY’ P.20 Picture SizeIntelligent ISO Aspect RatioSlow-moving subject Fast-moving subject Movement of subject Slow FastSensitivity Sensitivity100 1600 White Balance AF Mode Metering ModeHigh-speed focus Continuous AF No. of pictures BurstBurst FreeDigital Zoom Color ModeStabilizer Set color effectsAudio REC MIN. Shtr SpeedAF Assist Lamp Clock SETTaking/viewing clipboard Set mode dial toTaking clipboard pictures Take a clipboard pictureTo register zoom enlarged size and position Zoom markTo view registered ratio and position Select item and setting Set to Display ‘Quick setting’Example Normal Picture mode Viewing as list To restoreSet to multiple screen display Select picture with and press ‘MENU/SET’1Select and play picture Set-up REC/PLAY switch Set mode dial to any exceptCreating still pictures from motion pictures DMC-TZ5 only Operations during motion picture playbackNormal Play Different playback methodsDual Play DMC-TZ5 only Select screen Select pictureSlide Show Applications 3 Different playback methodsSelect playback method Set playback effectsSelect the category Category PlayView pictures Favorite PlayCalendar Applications 4 Using Playback menuTitle Edit Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ and set Select pictureText Stamp Select items and make settings for eachResize Using Playback menuSelect ‘SINGLE’ Select sizeSelect ‘YES’ and set Select ‘MULTI’ in on the left Select sizeTrimming Select picture with and set Select area to trimSelect picture Aspect ConvSelect ‘YES’ and set Rotate Rotate DispClose menu FavoriteSelect picture repeat Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ Dpof PrintSet number of pictures Protect Select picture and make settingAudio DUB Select image and start recordingSelect copy method direction CopySelect picture with and set for Select ‘YES’ Card Operate with your computer see nextAny except Built-in memory Remove cardFolder and file names on computer If using Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OSTo play motion pictures on your computer MEMO0001.JPGCardInsert card Built-in memory Remove card Select picture to print with and setPrint with date and text Printing multiple picturesSelect ‘MULTI PRINT’ in on the previous Select itemMake settings before selecting ‘PRINT START’ Select settingLetter Turn on camera Connect camera to TV Turn on TVSet to auxiliary input Hold here Check socket direction and insert straight View on TV with component terminal1080i-compatible Component cableRecording Others 1 List of LCD monitor displaysPress the display button to change display P.14 PlaybackOthers 2 Message displays Memory Card Error Memory Card Parameter Error Memory Card Error Please Check the CardRead Error Please Check the Card Write Error Please Check the CardHow can I easily send pictures to my computer? Which cards can I use?Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring How do I get the date printed?LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on Camera does not work even if power is turned onCamera switches off as soon as power is turned on Cannot record picturesRecorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is onReddish vertical line smear appears during recording Motion picture recording stops midwayNo flash emitted Date/age is not displayedTwo flashes emitted Pictures have been rotatedNo image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored Cannot print when connecting to printerTV screen display different to LCD monitor Cannot play motion pictures on TVMenu not displayed in desired language Edges cut off pictures when printingCamera rattles if shaken Cannot set ‘AUTO REVIEW’Others 4 Usage cautions and notes When in useMemory cards Others 5 Recording picture/time capacity Varies according to ‘PICTURE MODE’ P.52 settingQuality 30fps169H 15fps169H 30fps169 L 10fps169 L DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4Specifications Flash Dimensions excluding the projection partMicrophone SpeakerProduct name Battery Pack Product name AC adaptor Product no Optional accessoriesVisa Digital Camera Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyUSA Only Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service Accessory Purchases Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCE QUI Suit NE S’APPLIQUE QU’AU Canada AvertissementPropos du chargeur de batterie Propos du bloc-batterieChargeur de batterie List of LCD monitor displays P.88 Dial Display Mode dial display100 Pictures with Audio Multi Aspect Mode DMC-TZ5 onlyMemo Memo Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3

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DMC-TZ5, DMC-TZ4 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-TZ4 and DMC-TZ5 are compact digital cameras that exemplify the evolution of pocket-sized photography, blending compact design with advanced features. Introduced as part of Panasonic's Lumix series, these models are especially designed for travel enthusiasts who desire high performance in a portable package.

The DMC-TZ4, with its 9.1 megapixel sensor, delivers stunning image quality, ensuring that every detail is captured with precision. It features a 10x optical zoom lens, equivalent to a 25-250mm range in 35mm film terms, allowing users to zoom in on distant subjects without sacrificing clarity. The lens is incorporated with Panasonic's advanced optical image stabilization technology, which significantly reduces the impact of camera shake, offering clearer and sharper images even at maximum zoom.

The DMC-TZ5 improves upon its predecessor with a higher resolution 10.1 megapixel sensor and an enhanced Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens that maintains the same zoom capabilities while offering improved low-light performance. Both cameras feature Intelligent Auto mode, which automatically adjusts settings based on shooting conditions, making photography accessible even for beginners. The scene modes available, such as Portrait, Scenery, and Night Portrait, provide versatility for various shooting scenarios.

Another noteworthy characteristic is the high-definition movie recording capability. The DMC-TZ5 stands out with its ability to capture 720p HD videos, enhancing the multimedia experience. Both models include a 2.5-inch LCD display that features a wide viewing angle, allowing users to compose shots and review images easily, even in bright sunlight.

With a built-in GPS feature in the DMC-TZ5, users can geotag their photos effortlessly, making it easier to recall locations during travel. Battery life is commendable, providing ample shots on a single charge, and both models offer quick start-up times and fast autofocus, minimizing the chances of missing fleeting moments.

In summary, the Panasonic DMC-TZ4 and DMC-TZ5 combine powerful imaging capabilities with ease of use, making them ideal companions for both casual photographers and serious travelers. Their compact design, combined with rich features and solid performance, reflects Panasonic’s commitment to enhancing the photographic experience in a compact form.