Panasonic DMC-TZ5, DMC-TZ4 Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference

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Others 3 Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued)

Recording (continued)

Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.

ISO sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.

(Default SENSITIVITY setting is ‘AUTO’ – interference may appear with indoor pictures.)

→Lower ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.57).

→Set ‘COLOR MODE’ to ‘NATURAL’ (P.62)

→Take pictures in brighter locations.

Camera set to ‘HIGH SENS.’ or ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene modes. (Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity)

Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.

Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and result in slightly changed brightness or coloring, but this is not a fault.

Reddish vertical line (smear) appears during recording.

This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains brighter areas. Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this is not a fault. This will be recorded in motion pictures, but not in still pictures. We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources such as sunlight when taking pictures.

Motion picture recording stops midway.

Using MultiMediaCard (not compatible with motion picture recording).

We recommend using a card of at least 10 MB/s (as marked on its packaging, etc.). With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and recording may end midway.

LCD monitor

LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording.

LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods.

Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on.

Camera set to ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.24).

(LCD monitor shuts off during flash recharging)

After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded.

Brightness is unstable.

Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not affect recorded picture.)

Monitor flickers indoors.

Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluorescent lighting).

Monitor is too bright/too dark.

Adjust ‘MONITOR’ setting (P.22).

Camera set to ‘LCD MODE’ (P.22).

Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distorted when touched.

This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so there is no need to worry.

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Contents DMC-TZ4 Dear Customer Serial NoDeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note U.S. only Model NoAbout the battery charger About the battery packBattery charger Shipped. Charge When the camera isBattery and set the clock before use To play back the picturesRecordP.28 Capture moving scenes ‘MOTION Picture Mode’ 1 P.52Give card to shop assistant to print pictures Using your PCWith DVD recorder Save to DVD or hard disk AV cable suppliedSetting the clock Standard AccessoriesCards and built-in memory Taking close-up pictures Taking pictures with Deleting pictures Your own settingsSubject within accessible Positioning cameraTaking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE’ Taking/viewing clipboard pictures ClipboardDigital Camera Accessory Using Playback menuUsing with your PC Request for Service NoticeTo prevent damage and faults Read firstStandard Accessories CD-ROMSpeaker P.23 Microphone REC/PLAY switchStatus indicator Display button LCD monitorAlign to correct mode Macro mode P.40 menu display/set/finishExposure Charging light Charge Charging batteryFold out pins Plug into electrical outlet Playback time Approx 380 minsPreparations 2 Inserting battery and card Picture save destination cards and built-in memory Remaining battery and memory capacityWhen in operation Compatible memory cards sold separatelyAdjust year, month, date, time Preparations 3 Setting the clock and languageTurn on the power While this message is displayedSelect the item Select the settingBring up the menu FinishUsing your pictures P.72-80 Playback Mode menu REC/PLAY switchSetup menu REC/PLAY switch Making the camera more convenient to use P.22-27Preparations 5 Using Setup menu Beep Beep Level Volume LEVEL3 LEVEL6Travel Date Travel Setup Beep ToneAuto LCD OFF Economy Power SaveOFF/2MIN./ 5 MIN. /10MIN OFF /15SEC./30SECReset Setup PARAMETERS? NO.RESET YES / noReset Reset REC. SETTINGS? YES/NO USB Mode Select on ConnectionScene Menu OFF/ Auto Video OUT Ntsc /PALTV Aspect Dial DisplayFormat YES/NO Demo ModeLanguage Set to Take a pictureTo use flash Backlight compensationAuto or Forced flash off To adjust coloring Own settingsTo adjust image Brightness To take close-up pictures Taking pictures with yourAlign focus for desired composition First adjust focus according to subjectReturn to desired composition Max. enlargement Zoom In/OutOptical zoom and extended optical zoom EZ DMC-TZ4 12.8xPicture size is 7.5M or more To enlarge quickly to max. ratio ‘EASY ZOOM’Picture size is 7M or less Picture quality is temporarily reducedSelect ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ Enlarging further ‘ Digital ZOOM’Display REC menu Digital zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screenTo enlarge playback zoom Basics 4 Viewing your pictures PlayScroll through pictures To rotate picturesTo delete multiple up to 50 or all pictures Histogram Applications 1 Changing recording informationPress to change display 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 Motion Picture mode Mode dialSet to Normal Picture mode or Applications 3 Taking close-up picturesZoom ratio Focus range Max.W Mode dial set to 1When not using Macro 3 Zoom ratio Max.W Max.T Focus rangeFocus will be automatically Adjusted immediately Applications 5 Taking pictures with self-timerDisplay ‘SELFTIMER’ Select time duration Before recording if shutterDisplay ‘EXPOSURE’ ExposureSelect a value Menu Set to Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ Select sceneTo avoid displaying scene SCN1 and SCN2Sunset High Sens Portrait Soft Skin Self Portrait Scenery SportsPET Starry SKYSoft Scene Uses, TipsPortrait SkinParty NightFood CandleBaby SunsetHI-SPEED HighSens BurstSnow BeachFireworks Multi AerialPhoto AspectAspect and picture quality Set REC/PLAY switch toStart recording DMC-TZ5 onlyApplications 9 Useful features for travel Travel Date Record travel date and destinationRegistering local time at your overseas destination World TimeSet your home area Set-up Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘QUALITY’ P.20 REC/PLAY switchSetting guide Picture SizeSlow-moving subject Fast-moving subject Aspect RatioIntelligent ISO Movement of subject Slow FastSensitivity Sensitivity100 1600 White Balance AF Mode Metering ModeHigh-speed focus Continuous AF Burst BurstNo. of pictures FreeStabilizer Color ModeDigital Zoom Set color effectsAF Assist Lamp MIN. Shtr SpeedAudio REC Clock SETTaking clipboard pictures Set mode dial toTaking/viewing clipboard 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 Set to multiple screen display To restoreViewing as list Select picture with and press ‘MENU/SET’Creating still pictures from motion pictures DMC-TZ5 only Set-up REC/PLAY switch Set mode dial to any except1Select and play picture Operations during motion picture playbackDual Play DMC-TZ5 only Different playback methodsNormal Play Select screen Select pictureSelect playback method Applications 3 Different playback methodsSlide Show Set playback effectsView pictures Category PlaySelect the category Favorite PlayTitle Edit Applications 4 Using Playback menuCalendar Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ and set Select pictureSelect items and make settings for each Text StampSelect ‘SINGLE’ Using Playback menuResize Select sizeTrimming Select ‘MULTI’ in on the left Select sizeSelect ‘YES’ and set Select picture with and set Select area to trimSelect ‘YES’ and set Aspect ConvSelect picture Rotate Rotate DispClose menu FavoriteSelect picture repeat Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ Dpof PrintSet number of pictures Audio DUB Select picture and make settingProtect Select image and start recordingSelect copy method direction CopySelect picture with and set for Select ‘YES’ Any except Operate with your computer see nextCard Built-in memory Remove cardTo play motion pictures on your computer If using Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OSFolder and file names on computer MEMO0001.JPGSelect picture to print with and set CardInsert card Built-in memory Remove cardSelect ‘MULTI PRINT’ in on the previous Printing multiple picturesPrint with date and text Select itemMake settings before selecting ‘PRINT START’ Select settingLetter Turn on camera Connect camera to TV Turn on TVSet to auxiliary input 1080i-compatible View on TV with component terminalHold here Check socket direction and insert straight Component cableOthers 1 List of LCD monitor displays RecordingPlayback Press the display button to change display P.14Others 2 Message displays Read Error Please Check the Card Memory Card Error Please Check the Card Memory Card Error Memory Card Parameter Error Write Error Please Check the CardPictures appear dark or have poor coloring Which cards can I use?How can I easily send pictures to my computer? How do I get the date printed?Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on Camera does not work even if power is turned onLCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on Cannot record picturesReddish vertical line smear appears during recording Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is onRecorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference Motion picture recording stops midwayTwo flashes emitted Date/age is not displayedNo flash emitted Pictures have been rotatedTV screen display different to LCD monitor Cannot print when connecting to printerNo image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored Cannot play motion pictures on TVCamera rattles if shaken Edges cut off pictures when printingMenu not displayed in desired language Cannot set ‘AUTO REVIEW’When in use Others 4 Usage cautions and notesMemory cards Others 5 Recording picture/time capacity Varies according to ‘PICTURE MODE’ P.52 settingQuality DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 30fps169H 15fps169H 30fps169 L 10fps169 LSpecifications Microphone Dimensions excluding the projection partFlash SpeakerOptional accessories Product name Battery Pack Product name AC adaptor Product noDigital Camera Accessory Order Form VisaRequest 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 Customer Services Directory For USA Only Accessory PurchasesAvertissement CE QUI Suit NE S’APPLIQUE QU’AU CanadaPropos du chargeur de batterie Propos du bloc-batterieChargeur de batterie List of LCD monitor displays P.88 Dial Display Mode dial display100 Multi Aspect Mode DMC-TZ5 only Pictures with AudioMemo Memo Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3

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