Panasonic DMC-TZ4, DMC-TZ5 operating instructions Aerial, Photo, Multi, Aspect, Only

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How to select a scene (P.44) Using flash in scene modes (P.39)

Scene

Uses, Tips

Notes

 

 

 

 

Take pictures of the view from aircraft

• Main fixed settings

 

 

 

 

 

windows.

 

 

FLASH:

 

FORCED FLASH OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tips

 

 

AF ASSIST

LAMP: OFF

 

 

AERIAL

 

 

 

 

• Turn the camera off when

 

 

• Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting

taking off or landing.

 

 

PHOTO

 

 

colors when aligning the focus.

• When using the camera, follow

 

 

 

 

• Check that the interior of the aircraft is not

all instructions from the cabin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reflected in the window.

crew.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Achieve natural colors under water.

• Always use marine case (DMW-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tips

 

 

MCTZ5, sold separately).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Self-timer: Cannot be used

 

 

 

 

 

• For fast moving subjects, align with the AF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

area and press ◄ (AF lock).

AF LOCK

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press ◄ again to release.

(focus fixed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNDERWATER

• Adjust red and blue levels with ‘white balance

 

 

 

AF･L

 

 

 

 

fine adjustment’ (P.58).

AF area

 

 

 

 

 

• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above

 

 

 

 

 

 

AF LOCK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2 m (6.57 feet) and above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unless max.T)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take pictures in each of the three aspect

• Main fixed settings

 

 

 

 

 

ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9) in one go.

QUALITY:

 

(Standard)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PICTURE

SIZE: Max. size of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tips

 

 

 

 

 

 

each aspect ratio

 

 

 

 

• Ensure that subject is in center of picture.

• Cannot be used when memory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3:2 (Red)

is only available for 2 pictures or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fewer (number flashes).

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

16:9 (Green)

• Focus, exposure, white balance,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI

 

 

 

 

 

 

4:3 (Blue)

and ISO sensitivity settings will be

 

ASPECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the same for all three pictures.

 

 

(DMC-TZ5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The following functions cannot be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extended optical zoom/ Digital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

zoom/AUTO BRACKET/ GUIDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LINE/ HISTOGRAM/ BURST/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO REC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Edges may be cut off when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

printing – be sure to check in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

advance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents DMC-TZ4 Serial No Dear CustomerModel No Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note U.S. only Declaration of Conformity Trade NameAbout the battery pack About the battery chargerBattery charger To play back the pictures When the camera isBattery and set the clock before use Shipped. ChargeCapture moving scenes ‘MOTION Picture Mode’ 1 P.52 RecordP.28Save to DVD or hard disk AV cable supplied Using your PCWith DVD recorder Give card to shop assistant to print picturesStandard Accessories Setting the clockCards and built-in memory Positioning camera Taking pictures with Deleting pictures Your own settingsSubject within accessible Taking close-up picturesTaking/viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard Taking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE’Request for Service Notice Using Playback menuUsing with your PC Digital Camera AccessoryRead first To prevent damage and faultsCD-ROM Standard AccessoriesLCD monitor REC/PLAY switchStatus indicator Display button Speaker P.23 MicrophoneMacro mode P.40 menu display/set/finish Align to correct modeExposure Playback time Approx 380 mins Charging batteryFold out pins Plug into electrical outlet Charging light ChargePreparations 2 Inserting battery and card Compatible memory cards sold separately Remaining battery and memory capacityWhen in operation Picture save destination cards and built-in memoryWhile this message is displayed Preparations 3 Setting the clock and languageTurn on the power Adjust year, month, date, timeFinish Select the settingBring up the menu Select the itemMaking the camera more convenient to use P.22-27 Playback Mode menu REC/PLAY switchSetup menu REC/PLAY switch Using your pictures P.72-80Preparations 5 Using Setup menu Beep Tone Volume LEVEL3 LEVEL6Travel Date Travel Setup Beep Beep LevelOFF /15SEC./30SEC Economy Power SaveOFF/2MIN./ 5 MIN. /10MIN Auto LCD OFFUSB Mode Select on Connection NO.RESET YES / noReset Reset REC. SETTINGS? YES/NO Reset Setup PARAMETERS?Dial Display Video OUT Ntsc /PALTV Aspect Scene Menu OFF/ AutoDemo Mode Format YES/NOLanguage Take a picture Set toBacklight compensation To use flashAuto or Forced flash off Taking pictures with your Own settingsTo adjust image Brightness To take close-up pictures To adjust coloringFirst adjust focus according to subject Align focus for desired compositionReturn to desired composition DMC-TZ4 12.8x Zoom In/OutOptical zoom and extended optical zoom EZ Max. enlargementPicture quality is temporarily reduced To enlarge quickly to max. ratio ‘EASY ZOOM’Picture size is 7M or less Picture size is 7.5M or moreDigital zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen Enlarging further ‘ Digital ZOOM’Display REC menu Select ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’To rotate pictures Basics 4 Viewing your pictures PlayScroll through pictures To enlarge playback zoomTo delete multiple up to 50 or all pictures Guide lines Applications 1 Changing recording informationPress to change display HistogramApplications 2 Taking pictures with flash Display ‘FLASH’ Select the desired typeCan also be selected with Available types in each mode default setting Cannot be used with Motion Picture mode Scene modesFocus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom Applications 3 Taking close-up pictures Mode dialSet to Normal Picture mode or Motion Picture modeZoom ratio Max.W Max.T Focus range Mode dial set to 1When not using Macro 3 Zoom ratio Focus range Max.WBefore recording if shutter Applications 5 Taking pictures with self-timerDisplay ‘SELFTIMER’ Select time duration Focus will be automatically Adjusted immediatelyExposure Display ‘EXPOSURE’Select a value SCN1 and SCN2 Set to Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ Select sceneTo avoid displaying scene MenuStarry SKY Portrait Soft Skin Self Portrait Scenery SportsPET Sunset High SensSkin Scene Uses, TipsPortrait SoftCandle NightFood PartySunset BabyBurst HighSens HI-SPEEDBeach SnowFireworks Aspect AerialPhoto MultiDMC-TZ5 only Set REC/PLAY switch toStart recording Aspect and picture qualityTravel Date Record travel date and destination Applications 9 Useful features for travelWorld Time Registering local time at your overseas destinationSet your home area Picture Size REC/PLAY switchSetting guide Set-up Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘QUALITY’ P.20Movement of subject Slow Fast Aspect RatioIntelligent ISO Slow-moving subject Fast-moving subjectSensitivity Sensitivity100 1600 White Balance Metering Mode AF ModeHigh-speed focus Continuous AF Free BurstNo. of pictures BurstSet color effects Color ModeDigital Zoom StabilizerClock SET MIN. Shtr SpeedAudio REC AF Assist LampTake a clipboard picture Set mode dial toTaking/viewing clipboard Taking clipboard picturesZoom mark To register zoom enlarged size and positionTo view registered ratio and position Set to Display ‘Quick setting’ Select item and settingExample Normal Picture mode Select picture with and press ‘MENU/SET’ To restoreViewing as list Set to multiple screen displayOperations during motion picture playback Set-up REC/PLAY switch Set mode dial to any except1Select and play picture Creating still pictures from motion pictures DMC-TZ5 onlySelect screen Select picture Different playback methodsNormal Play Dual Play DMC-TZ5 onlySet playback effects Applications 3 Different playback methodsSlide Show Select playback methodFavorite Play Category PlaySelect the category View picturesSelect ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ and set Select picture Applications 4 Using Playback menuCalendar Title EditText Stamp Select items and make settings for eachSelect size Using Playback menuResize Select ‘SINGLE’Select picture with and set Select area to trim Select ‘MULTI’ in on the left Select sizeSelect ‘YES’ and set TrimmingRotate Rotate Disp Aspect ConvSelect picture Select ‘YES’ and setFavorite Close menuSelect picture repeat Dpof Print Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’Set number of pictures Select image and start recording Select picture and make settingProtect Audio DUBCopy Select copy method directionSelect picture with and set for Select ‘YES’ Built-in memory Remove card Operate with your computer see nextCard Any exceptMEMO0001.JPG If using Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OSFolder and file names on computer To play motion pictures on your computerCardInsert card Built-in memory Remove card Select picture to print with and setSelect item Printing multiple picturesPrint with date and text Select ‘MULTI PRINT’ in on the previousSelect setting Make settings before selecting ‘PRINT START’Letter Connect camera to TV Turn on TV Turn on cameraSet to auxiliary input Component cable View on TV with component terminalHold here Check socket direction and insert straight 1080i-compatibleRecording Others 1 List of LCD monitor displaysPress the display button to change display P.14 PlaybackOthers 2 Message 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 CardHow do I get the date printed? Which cards can I use?How can I easily send pictures to my computer? Pictures appear dark or have poor coloringCannot record pictures Camera does not work even if power is turned onLCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on Camera switches off as soon as power is turned onMotion picture recording stops midway Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is onRecorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference Reddish vertical line smear appears during recordingPictures have been rotated Date/age is not displayedNo flash emitted Two flashes emittedCannot play motion pictures on TV Cannot print when connecting to printerNo image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored TV screen display different to LCD monitorCannot set ‘AUTO REVIEW’ Edges cut off pictures when printingMenu not displayed in desired language Camera rattles if shakenOthers 4 Usage cautions and notes When in useMemory cards Varies according to ‘PICTURE MODE’ P.52 setting Others 5 Recording picture/time capacityQuality 30fps169H 15fps169H 30fps169 L 10fps169 L DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4Specifications Speaker Dimensions excluding the projection partFlash MicrophoneProduct name Battery Pack Product name AC adaptor Product no Optional accessoriesVisa Digital Camera Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Request for Service NoticeUSA Only Limited Warranty For USA Only Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited WarrantyLimited 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 bloc-batterie Propos du chargeur de batterieChargeur de batterie Dial Display Mode dial display List of LCD monitor displays P.88100 Pictures with Audio Multi Aspect Mode DMC-TZ5 onlyMemo Memo Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc
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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.
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