Panasonic DMC-TZ5, DMC-TZ4 operating instructions Others 4 Usage cautions and notes, When in use

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Others 4 Usage cautions and notes

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-AC5PP; 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).

Caring for your camera

To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect power plug, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Use a well-wrung wet cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping again with a dry cloth.

Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the outer casing and finish of the camera.

If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully. Do not touch the lens barrier (P.13).

When not using for a while

Turn off camera power before removing 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 (59 °F-77 °F)) places with low humidity (40% - 60%) and no major temperature changes.

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

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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 NoBattery charger About the battery packAbout the battery 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 suppliedCards and built-in memory Standard AccessoriesSetting the clock 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 monitorExposure Macro mode P.40 menu display/set/finishAlign to correct mode 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 DisplayLanguage Demo ModeFormat YES/NO Set to Take a pictureAuto or Forced flash off Backlight compensationTo use flash To adjust coloring Own settingsTo adjust image Brightness To take close-up pictures Taking pictures with yourReturn to desired composition First adjust focus according to subjectAlign focus for 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 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 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 shutterSelect a value ExposureDisplay ‘EXPOSURE’ 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 BurstFireworks BeachSnow 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 destinationSet your home area World TimeRegistering local time at your overseas destination 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 Fast100 1600 SensitivitySensitivity White Balance High-speed focus Metering ModeAF Mode 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 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 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 DispSelect picture repeat FavoriteClose menu Set number of pictures Dpof PrintSelect ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ Audio DUB Select picture and make settingProtect Select image and start recordingSelect picture with and set for Select ‘YES’ CopySelect copy method direction 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 itemLetter Select settingMake settings before selecting ‘PRINT START’ Set to auxiliary input Connect camera to TV Turn on TVTurn on camera 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 CardMemory 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 Quality Varies according to ‘PICTURE MODE’ P.52 settingOthers 5 Recording picture/time capacity 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 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 Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, 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.