Preparations 1 Charging battery

Panasonic DMC-TZ3 Preparations 1 Charging battery, Fold out pins Plug into electrical outlet

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Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)

Battery (model-specific)

Charger (model-specific)

Indoor electrical outlet

(charge at room temperature of 10- 35°C (50°F-95°F))

Fold out pins and

plug into electrical outlet.

Disconnect charger and battery when charging is complete.

Connect to charger.	plug
(Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.)

Charging light (CHARGE)

On: Charging in progress (approx. 120 min.)

Off: Charging complete

If light is flashing…

●Battery temperature is too high/too low → Battery may still be charged, but it will take longer as it must adjust to the room temperature.

●Battery/charger connector is dirty → clean with dry cloth.

Approximate battery life

Number of pictures:

270 [300 2] (at 30-sec intervals) 1 (equivalent to approx. 135 [150 2] mins)

1Values based on CIPA standards. (P.91)

(Number reduced if intervals longer – 67 [75 2] pictures if 2-minute intervals) Playback time: Approx. 260 [280 2] mins

Above figures may be reduced if intervals between recording are longer; if flash, zoom, or POWER LCD are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).

2DMC-TZ2

Note

Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.

Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged. Battery can be topped up even if not fully depleted.

Do not disassemble or modify the charger.

Please purchase a new battery if battery life becomes significantly reduced.

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Contents

DMC-TZ3 Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerDeclaration 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 Battery is not charged Charge the batteryInsert the battery and the card Set the mode dial to 10x optical zoom P.27 Dark places, moving subjects Intelligent ISO P.46On computer With your printerAt digital photo center With DVD recorderContents Taking/viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard Index 104 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyReview To prevent damage and faults Read firstStandard Accessories DIGITAL/AV OUT socket P.74, 76 DC in socket P.74 Status indicator P.15 DISPLAY/LCD Mode button P.33Microphone 47, 53 Up/down/left/right Selection Connect to charger Preparations 1 Charging batteryFold out pins Plug into electrical outlet Charging light ChargeOpen Lock Preparations 2 Inserting battery and cardSet the camera ON/OFF switch to To remove cardWhile this message is displayed Preparations 3 Setting the clock and languageAdjust year, month, date, time Preparations 4 Know the different menus Making the camera more convenient to use Setup menu P.20Using your pictures Play menu P.64 Changing photography preferences REC menu P.50Set to Bring up the menu Turn on the powerSelect Setup menu Select the correct item Select this setting FinishMove across to the items Select this itemPreparations 6 Using Setup menu Uses, operations· · ±0 · · +3 Settings, notesDestination / Home OFF / onBeep 1 YES/NO Volume Mute Low High Tone· · LEVEL3 · · LEVEL6 Ntsc / PALTaking pictures Set to Normal Picture modeAdjust the focus Take a pictureChecking remaining battery and memory capacity Adjusting the focusProblems with adjusting focus subject not in center, etc Remaining batteryPicture save destination When in operationRecording picture capacity estimates default settings CardsBasics 2 Taking pictures with zoom Enlarge Tele Restore WideWhat is Extended optical zoom EZ? Zoom typesBasics 3 TakingMODE pictures with Simple Set to Adjust the focusBacklight compensation Simple Mode only Setting Display Simple Mode Select desired item MenuSelect desired setting Finish ‘SIMPLE MODE’ menuEnlarge picture 4x/8x Viewing your pictures instantlyDisplay picture While picture is displayed Select ‘YES’Scroll through pictures Viewing your pictures PlaySet to To fast-forward rewindSelect type of deletion Deleting picturesWhile picture is Select ‘YES’ Displayed P.31 Select the pictures to delete RepeatHistogram Display in Playback modeApplications Record Guide linesMakingsee LCD monitor easier to Select modePower LCD Display ‘LCD MODE’Adjust focus Taking pictures with self-timerDisplay ‘SELFTIMER’ Select time duration Simple Mode ‘10SEC.’Types Applications 4 Taking pictures with flashDisplay ‘FLASH’ Select the desired type Scene Mode Available types vary depending on the mode in useAvailable types in each mode default setting Select a value Taking pictures with exposure compensationDisplay ‘EXPOSURE’ Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’To view jitter/movement detection demo screen Optical image stabilizerJitter correction Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ SceneTaking pictures according to Select sceneParty Candle Light Baby PET Portrait Soft SkinScenery Sunset High Sens Starry SKY FireworksScene Scene Uses, functionsTips, notes Main fixed settings Using flash in scene modes P.37Taking pictures according to High SensFlash Forced OFF AF Assist Lamp OFF Sensitivity ISO100 Set to Set to Take a picture P.24Taking close-up pictures of flowers, etc Take a picture P.24Estimated recording time Applications 9 Taking motion picturesSet to Start recording Aspect and picture qualityRecording holiday duration Travel Date Useful features for travelSelect ‘TRAVEL DATE’ from Setup menu P.18 Select ‘SET’ Set departure dateSelect ‘HOME’ Select ‘WORLD TIME’ from Setup menu P.18,20Registering local time at your overseas destination SelectWhite balance fine adjustment excluding ‘AWB’ Using REC menuSetting white balance manually BalanceAspect Ratio Applicable modes SettingsSensitivity SensitivityAspect Ratio PICT.MODEPICT.SIZE Audio REC Metering ModeQuality OFFBurst AF ModeApplicable modes Settings High-speed focus Use or if focus is difficult to align withHigh speed Settings Burst setting Speed No. of picturesCONT.AF Low speedAF Assist Lamp Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignmentApplicable modes Settings OFF Do not use / on Use Slow ShutterSelect item Select setting COL. ModeSet to one from ‘ ’ Display ‘Quick setting’ Clock SETTaking clipboard pictures clipboard recording Aspect Ratio Quality Selftimer OFF/2SECTaking/viewing clipboard Select ‘REC’Viewing clipboard pictures clipboard playback Expand Change PositionSelect item Taking/viewing clipboardClipboard menu Press ‘MENU/SET’ Applications Viewing as listSet to Set to multiple screen display Select picture withSelect and play picture Pictures with audioViewing motion pictures During playback, pause at desired moment Motion pictures DMC-TZ3 onlyCreating still pictures from Create still pictureSlide Show Applications 4 Using Play menuDual Display DMC-TZ3 only Select ‘DUAL DISPLAY’ from Play menu P.17 View picturesSelect ‘FAVORITE’ from Play menu P.17 FavoriteSelect ‘START’ Select ‘ON’ Select picture repeatSelect ‘ROTATE DISP.’ from Play menu P.17 Rotate DispDate Stamp Select ‘ON’ Select pictureSelect ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ Settings for eachSelect ‘DATE STAMP’ from Play menu P.17 Select picture Select items and makeTo complete Dpof PrintSelect picture and set number to print repeat Picture protected To release Select picture and make settingProtect Stop recording Audio DUBResize Select whether to delete original pictureSelect area to trim TrimmingSelect ‘TRIMMING’ from Play menu P.17 Select picture Trim Select whether to delete original pictureSelect ‘ASPECT CONV.’ Aspect ConvCopy From Play menuSelect picture for Select ‘YES’ Screen shown is example To cancel during PressFormat Select ‘FORMAT’ from Select ‘YES’ Play menu P.17Connect camera to computer Using with computerDo not move the mode dial while connected to computer USB cable Always use cable suppliedDrives are displayed in ‘My Computer’ folder Connecting with PTP Picture Transfer ProtocolWindows MacintoshPrinting Select ‘MULTI PRINT’ Select picture to printSelect ‘PRINT START’ Letter PostcardCard Size Turn on camera Set to Viewing on TV screenConnect camera to TV Turn on TV Set to auxiliary inputList of LCD monitor displays RecordingSimple Mode PlaybackMessage 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 CardHow can I easily send pictures to my computer? Using Panasonic cards is recommendedWhich cards can I use? Pictures appear dark or have poor coloringBattery, power RecordingLCD monitor Flash PlaybackTV, computer, printer Others Others 4 Usage cautions and notes When in useWhen not using for a while Caring for your cameraBattery Memory cardsRecording picture capacity still pictures Varies according to following settingsRecording picture/time capacity Recording time capacity motion picturesQuality picture quality High Standard P.53 Aspect Ratio7M P.52 PICT.MODE P.47 Picture smoothness Fps frames per secondSpecifications Image sensorMicrophone Optional accessories Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersUSA Only Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA OnlyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Ninety DaysCarry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory Service CenterPrécautions à prendre pour le Canada AvertissementPropos du bloc-batterie Propos du chargeur de batterieNumber of Recordable Pictures List of LCD monitor displays P.8074, 76 Operational Sound Picture Quality Setting Motion PicturePicture Quality Setting Simple Mode 11, 74Memo Memo Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3

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