Panasonic DMC-TZ3 Adjusting the focus, Problems with adjusting focus subject not in center, etc

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Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.16).

Adjusting the focus

Press the shutter button halfway, ensuring that the subject is aligned with the AF area.

							Focus display
							AF area (normal)
							AF area (normal)
							AF area (when dark or
							AF area (when dark or
F3.3	1/30						using digital zoom)
Aperture
				Shutter speed
				Shutter speed
value

Focus	In focus	Not in focus
Focus display	On	Flashing
AF area	Green	Red/white
Sound	Double beep	Multiple beep

Images outside of the focus range may not be in full focus even if the light remains on.

(If red: Could not achieve optimal exposure → Use flash (P.36) or change ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.51).)

Problems with adjusting focus (subject not in center, etc)

			Hold down	Press fully
F3.3		1/30	halfway	F3.3 1/30
First adjust		focus		Return to desired
First adjust		focus		Return to desired
according to subject				composition

Readjust focus if not correctly adjusted initially. Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult:

●Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast

●Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. In dark, or with significant jitter.

●When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture

Checking remaining battery and memory capacity

300

Pictures remaining

Remaining battery

(flashes red)

(Status indicator flashes when LCD monitor is off) Recharge or replace battery (P.14).

Not displayed when using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately).

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Contents DMC-TZ3 Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFCC Note U.S. only Following Applies only in the U.S.ADeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Model NoAbout the battery charger About the battery packBattery charger Insert the battery and the card Set the mode dial to Charge the batteryBattery is not charged Dark places, moving subjects Intelligent ISO P.46 10x optical zoom P.27At digital photo center With your printerOn computer With DVD recorderContents Review Index 104 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyTaking/viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard Read first To prevent damage and faultsStandard Accessories Microphone 47, 53 Status indicator P.15 DISPLAY/LCD Mode button P.33DIGITAL/AV OUT socket P.74, 76 DC in socket P.74 Up/down/left/right Selection Fold out pins Plug into electrical outlet Preparations 1 Charging batteryConnect to charger Charging light ChargeSet the camera ON/OFF switch to Preparations 2 Inserting battery and cardOpen Lock To remove cardAdjust year, month, date, time Preparations 3 Setting the clock and languageWhile this message is displayed Using your pictures Play menu P.64 Making the camera more convenient to use Setup menu P.20Preparations 4 Know the different menus Changing photography preferences REC menu P.50Select Setup menu Turn on the powerSet to Bring up the menu Move across to the items Select this setting FinishSelect the correct item Select this itemUses, operations Preparations 6 Using Setup menuDestination / Home Settings, notes· · ±0 · · +3 OFF / onBeep 1 · · LEVEL3 · · LEVEL6 Volume Mute Low High ToneYES/NO Ntsc / PALAdjust the focus Set to Normal Picture modeTaking pictures Take a pictureProblems with adjusting focus subject not in center, etc Adjusting the focusChecking remaining battery and memory capacity Remaining batteryRecording picture capacity estimates default settings When in operationPicture save destination CardsWhat is Extended optical zoom EZ? Enlarge Tele Restore WideBasics 2 Taking pictures with zoom Zoom typesBacklight compensation Simple Mode only Set to Adjust the focusBasics 3 TakingMODE pictures with Simple Select desired setting Finish Display Simple Mode Select desired item MenuSetting ‘SIMPLE MODE’ menuDisplay picture Viewing your pictures instantlyEnlarge picture 4x/8x While picture is displayed Select ‘YES’Set to Viewing your pictures PlayScroll through pictures To fast-forward rewindWhile picture is Select ‘YES’ Displayed P.31 Deleting picturesSelect type of deletion Select the pictures to delete RepeatApplications Record Display in Playback modeHistogram Guide linesPower LCD Select modeMakingsee LCD monitor easier to Display ‘LCD MODE’Display ‘SELFTIMER’ Select time duration Taking pictures with self-timerAdjust focus Simple Mode ‘10SEC.’Display ‘FLASH’ Select the desired type Applications 4 Taking pictures with flashTypes Available types in each mode default setting Available types vary depending on the mode in useScene Mode Display ‘EXPOSURE’ Taking pictures with exposure compensationSelect a value Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’Jitter correction Optical image stabilizerTo view jitter/movement detection demo screen Taking pictures according to SceneSet to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ Select sceneScenery Portrait Soft SkinParty Candle Light Baby PET Sunset High Sens Starry SKY FireworksScene Uses, functions SceneUsing flash in scene modes P.37 Tips, notes Main fixed settingsHigh Sens Taking pictures according toFlash Forced OFF AF Assist Lamp OFF Sensitivity ISO100 Taking close-up pictures of flowers, etc Set to Take a picture P.24Set to Take a picture P.24Set to Start recording Applications 9 Taking motion picturesEstimated recording time Aspect and picture qualitySelect ‘TRAVEL DATE’ from Setup menu P.18 Select ‘SET’ Useful features for travelRecording holiday duration Travel Date Set departure dateRegistering local time at your overseas destination Select ‘WORLD TIME’ from Setup menu P.18,20Select ‘HOME’ SelectSetting white balance manually Using REC menuWhite balance fine adjustment excluding ‘AWB’ BalanceSensitivity Applicable modes SettingsAspect Ratio SensitivityPICT.SIZE PICT.MODEAspect Ratio Quality Metering ModeAudio REC OFFApplicable modes Settings High-speed focus AF ModeBurst Use or if focus is difficult to align withCONT.AF Settings Burst setting Speed No. of picturesHigh speed Low speedApplicable modes Settings OFF Do not use / on Use Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignmentAF Assist Lamp Slow ShutterSet to one from ‘ ’ Display ‘Quick setting’ COL. ModeSelect item Select setting Clock SETTaking/viewing clipboard Aspect Ratio Quality Selftimer OFF/2SECTaking clipboard pictures clipboard recording Select ‘REC’Expand Change Position Viewing clipboard pictures clipboard playbackClipboard menu Taking/viewing clipboardSelect item Set to Set to multiple screen display Applications Viewing as listPress ‘MENU/SET’ Select picture withViewing motion pictures Pictures with audioSelect and play picture Creating still pictures from Motion pictures DMC-TZ3 onlyDuring playback, pause at desired moment Create still pictureDual Display DMC-TZ3 only Applications 4 Using Play menuSlide Show Select ‘DUAL DISPLAY’ from Play menu P.17 View picturesSelect ‘START’ FavoriteSelect ‘FAVORITE’ from Play menu P.17 Select ‘ON’ Select picture repeatDate Stamp Rotate DispSelect ‘ROTATE DISP.’ from Play menu P.17 Select ‘ON’ Select pictureSelect ‘DATE STAMP’ from Play menu P.17 Select picture Settings for eachSelect ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ Select items and makeSelect picture and set number to print repeat Dpof PrintTo complete Protect Select picture and make settingPicture protected To release Resize Audio DUBStop recording Select whether to delete original pictureSelect ‘TRIMMING’ from Play menu P.17 Select picture TrimmingSelect area to trim Trim Select whether to delete original pictureCopy Aspect ConvSelect ‘ASPECT CONV.’ From Play menuFormat To cancel during PressSelect picture for Select ‘YES’ Screen shown is example Select ‘FORMAT’ from Select ‘YES’ Play menu P.17Do not move the mode dial while connected to computer Using with computerConnect camera to computer USB cable Always use cable suppliedWindows Connecting with PTP Picture Transfer ProtocolDrives are displayed in ‘My Computer’ folder MacintoshPrinting Select ‘PRINT START’ Select picture to printSelect ‘MULTI PRINT’ Card Size PostcardLetter Connect camera to TV Turn on TV Viewing on TV screenTurn on camera Set to Set to auxiliary inputRecording List of LCD monitor displaysPlayback Simple ModeMessage displays Memory Card Error Memory Card Parameter Error Memory Card Error Please Check the CardRead Error Please Check the Card Write Error Please Check the CardWhich cards can I use? Using Panasonic cards is recommendedHow can I easily send pictures to my computer? Pictures appear dark or have poor coloringRecording Battery, powerLCD monitor Playback FlashTV, computer, printer Others When not using for a while When in useOthers 4 Usage cautions and notes Caring for your cameraMemory cards BatteryRecording picture/time capacity Varies according to following settingsRecording picture capacity still pictures Recording time capacity motion pictures7M P.52 Aspect RatioQuality picture quality High Standard P.53 PICT.MODE P.47 Picture smoothness Fps frames per secondImage sensor SpecificationsMicrophone Optional accessories For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyUSA Only Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage Ninety DaysCarry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyAvertissement Précautions à prendre pour le CanadaPropos du chargeur de batterie Propos du bloc-batterie74, 76 List of LCD monitor displays P.80Number of Recordable Pictures Picture Quality Setting Simple Mode Picture Quality Setting Motion PictureOperational Sound 11, 74Memo Memo Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3

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