Panasonic DMC-TZ5 Set to Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ Select scene, To avoid displaying scene, Menu

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Applications

7

Taking pictures according to

(Record)

the scene ‘SCENE MODE’

1 Set to

2 Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’

 

Select scene

 

 

Zoom lever

3 displayed)(Press ‘MENU/SET’ if scene menu is not

 

SCENE MENU

Zoom lever

DISPLAY

SCENE MODE 1

 

 

can also be

MENU/SET

 

 

1

2

used to switch

 

to next screen.

 

 

 

To avoid displaying scene

PORTRAIT

SELECT DISPLAY SET

menu

To see description of each scene:

Set ‘SCENE MENU’ to ‘OFF’

(P.26)

Select scene, and press display button.

SCN1 and SCN2

Both represent the same function. Scene settings selected for ‘SCN1’ and ‘SCN2’ will be stored in the memory. This function is useful for immediate selection of scene settings you use most often (e.g. ‘NIGHT SCENERY’ for SCN1, ‘NIGHT PORTRAIT’ for SCN2).

Selecting a scene mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of your picture.

Following REC menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected manually (available settings vary according to scene setting).

‘INTELLIGENT ISO’,’SENSITIVITY’, ‘METERING MODE’, ‘I.EXPOSURE’, ‘COLOR MODE’, ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’

‘I.EXPOSURE’ is operated automatically in the following scene modes, according to picture conditions.

‘PORTRAIT’, ‘SOFT SKIN’, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘SCENERY’, ‘SPORTS’, ‘NIGHT PORTRAIT’,‘PARTY’, ‘CANDLE LIGHT’, ‘BABY’, ‘SUNSET’, ‘HIGH SENS.’

‘WHITE BALANCE’ can be set to the following.

‘PORTRAIT’,‘SOFT SKIN’,‘SELF PORTRAIT’,‘SPORTS’,‘BABY’,‘PET’,‘HIGH SENS.’‚ ’HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘MULTI ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only)’

(Setting is restored to ‘AWB’ when scene is changed.)

The types of flash available (P.39) vary according to the scene.

The scene mode flash setting is reset to the default setting when the scene mode is changed.

Guidelines displayed in gray in ‘NIGHT PORTRAIT’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘STARRY SKY’, and ‘FIREWORKS’ scene modes.

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Contents DMC-TZ4 Dear Customer Serial NoFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A FCC Note U.S. onlyDeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Model NoBattery charger About the battery packAbout the battery charger When the camera is Battery and set the clock before useShipped. Charge To play back the picturesRecordP.28 Capture moving scenes ‘MOTION Picture Mode’ 1 P.52Using your PC With DVD recorderGive card to shop assistant to print pictures Save to DVD or hard disk AV cable suppliedCards and built-in memory Standard AccessoriesSetting the clock Taking pictures with Deleting pictures Your own settings Subject within accessibleTaking close-up pictures Positioning cameraTaking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE’ Taking/viewing clipboard pictures ClipboardUsing Playback menu Using with your PCDigital Camera Accessory Request for Service NoticeTo prevent damage and faults Read firstStandard Accessories CD-ROMREC/PLAY switch Status indicator Display buttonSpeaker P.23 Microphone LCD monitorExposure Macro mode P.40 menu display/set/finishAlign to correct mode Charging battery Fold out pins Plug into electrical outletCharging light Charge Playback time Approx 380 minsPreparations 2 Inserting battery and card Remaining battery and memory capacity When in operationPicture save destination cards and built-in memory Compatible memory cards sold separatelyPreparations 3 Setting the clock and language Turn on the powerAdjust year, month, date, time While this message is displayedSelect the setting Bring up the menuSelect the item FinishPlayback Mode menu REC/PLAY switch Setup menu REC/PLAY switchUsing your pictures P.72-80 Making the camera more convenient to use P.22-27Preparations 5 Using Setup menu Volume LEVEL3 LEVEL6 Travel Date Travel SetupBeep Beep Level Beep ToneEconomy Power Save OFF/2MIN./ 5 MIN. /10MINAuto LCD OFF OFF /15SEC./30SECNO.RESET YES / no Reset Reset REC. SETTINGS? YES/NOReset Setup PARAMETERS? USB Mode Select on ConnectionVideo OUT Ntsc /PAL TV AspectScene Menu OFF/ Auto Dial DisplayLanguage Demo ModeFormat YES/NO Set to Take a pictureAuto or Forced flash off Backlight compensationTo use flash Own settings To adjust image Brightness To take close-up picturesTo adjust coloring Taking pictures with yourReturn to desired composition First adjust focus according to subjectAlign focus for desired composition Zoom In/Out Optical zoom and extended optical zoom EZMax. enlargement DMC-TZ4 12.8xTo enlarge quickly to max. ratio ‘EASY ZOOM’ Picture size is 7M or lessPicture size is 7.5M or more Picture quality is temporarily reducedEnlarging further ‘ Digital ZOOM’ Display REC menuSelect ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ Digital zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screenBasics 4 Viewing your pictures Play Scroll through picturesTo enlarge playback zoom To rotate picturesTo delete multiple up to 50 or all pictures Applications 1 Changing recording information Press to change displayHistogram Guide linesCan also be selected with Applications 2 Taking pictures with flashDisplay ‘FLASH’ Select the desired type Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom Available types in each mode default settingCannot be used with Motion Picture mode Scene modes Mode dial Set to Normal Picture mode orMotion Picture mode Applications 3 Taking close-up picturesMode dial set to 1 When not using Macro 3Zoom ratio Focus range Max.W Zoom ratio Max.W Max.T Focus rangeApplications 5 Taking pictures with self-timer Display ‘SELFTIMER’ Select time durationFocus will be automatically Adjusted immediately Before recording if shutterSelect a value ExposureDisplay ‘EXPOSURE’ Set to Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ Select scene To avoid displaying sceneMenu SCN1 and SCN2Portrait Soft Skin Self Portrait Scenery Sports PETSunset High Sens Starry SKYScene Uses, Tips PortraitSoft SkinNight FoodParty CandleBaby SunsetHigh SensHI-SPEED BurstFireworks BeachSnow Aerial PhotoMulti AspectSet REC/PLAY switch to Start recordingAspect and picture quality DMC-TZ5 onlyApplications 9 Useful features for travel Travel Date Record travel date and destinationSet your home area World TimeRegistering local time at your overseas destination REC/PLAY switch Setting guideSet-up Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘QUALITY’ P.20 Picture SizeAspect Ratio Intelligent ISOSlow-moving subject Fast-moving subject Movement of subject Slow Fast100 1600 SensitivitySensitivity White Balance High-speed focus Metering ModeAF Mode Continuous AF Burst No. of picturesBurst FreeColor Mode Digital ZoomStabilizer Set color effectsMIN. Shtr Speed Audio RECAF Assist Lamp Clock SETSet mode dial to Taking/viewing clipboardTaking clipboard pictures Take a clipboard pictureTo view registered ratio and position Zoom markTo register zoom enlarged size and position Example Normal Picture mode Set to Display ‘Quick setting’Select item and setting To restore Viewing as listSet to multiple screen display Select picture with and press ‘MENU/SET’Set-up REC/PLAY switch Set mode dial to any except 1Select and play pictureCreating still pictures from motion pictures DMC-TZ5 only Operations during motion picture playbackDifferent playback methods Normal PlayDual Play DMC-TZ5 only Select screen Select pictureApplications 3 Different playback methods Slide ShowSelect playback method Set playback effectsCategory Play Select the categoryView pictures Favorite PlayApplications 4 Using Playback menu CalendarTitle Edit Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ and set Select pictureSelect items and make settings for each Text StampUsing Playback menu ResizeSelect ‘SINGLE’ Select sizeSelect ‘MULTI’ in on the left Select size Select ‘YES’ and setTrimming Select picture with and set Select area to trimAspect Conv Select pictureSelect ‘YES’ and set Rotate Rotate DispSelect picture repeat FavoriteClose menu Set number of pictures Dpof PrintSelect ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ Select picture and make setting ProtectAudio DUB Select image and start recordingSelect picture with and set for Select ‘YES’ CopySelect copy method direction Operate with your computer see next CardAny except Built-in memory Remove cardIf using Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS Folder and file names on computerTo play motion pictures on your computer MEMO0001.JPGSelect picture to print with and set CardInsert card Built-in memory Remove cardPrinting multiple pictures Print with date and textSelect ‘MULTI PRINT’ in on the previous Select itemLetter Select settingMake settings before selecting ‘PRINT START’ Set to auxiliary input Connect camera to TV Turn on TVTurn on camera View on TV with component terminal Hold here Check socket direction and insert straight1080i-compatible Component cableOthers 1 List of LCD monitor displays RecordingPlayback Press the display button to change display P.14Others 2 Message displays Memory Card Error Please Check the Card Memory Card Error Memory Card Parameter ErrorRead Error Please Check the Card Write Error Please Check the CardWhich cards can I use? How can I easily send pictures to my computer?Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring How do I get the date printed?Camera does not work even if power is turned on LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned onCamera switches off as soon as power is turned on Cannot record picturesMonitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interferenceReddish vertical line smear appears during recording Motion picture recording stops midwayDate/age is not displayed No flash emittedTwo flashes emitted Pictures have been rotatedCannot print when connecting to printer No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloredTV screen display different to LCD monitor Cannot play motion pictures on TVEdges cut off pictures when printing Menu not displayed in desired languageCamera rattles if shaken Cannot set ‘AUTO REVIEW’When in use Others 4 Usage cautions and notesMemory cards Quality Varies according to ‘PICTURE MODE’ P.52 settingOthers 5 Recording picture/time capacity DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 30fps169H 15fps169H 30fps169 L 10fps169 LSpecifications Dimensions excluding the projection part FlashMicrophone SpeakerOptional accessories Product name Battery Pack Product name AC adaptor Product noDigital Camera Accessory Order Form VisaUSA Only Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA OnlyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Carry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Accessory PurchasesAvertissement CE QUI Suit NE S’APPLIQUE QU’AU CanadaChargeur de batterie Propos du bloc-batteriePropos du chargeur de batterie 100 Dial Display Mode dial displayList of LCD monitor displays P.88 Multi Aspect Mode DMC-TZ5 only Pictures with AudioMemo Memo One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic 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.