Panasonic DMC-TZ3 operating instructions Scene Uses, functions

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Applications

Taking pictures according to the

(Record)

7 scene (Continued)

Scene

Uses, functions

 

 

PORTRAIT

Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright

 

 

daylight conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOFT SKIN

Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from

 

 

chest upwards).

 

 

 

Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness.

 

 

 

Take pictures of yourself.

 

 

 

Press shutter button halfway → self-timer indicator illuminates

 

 

SELF PORTRAIT

→ press shutter button fully → review

 

 

(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not correctly aligned)

 

 

 

To take pictures with audio (P.53)

 

 

 

(self-timer indicator illuminated during recording)

 

 

SCENERY

Take clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPORTS

Take pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NIGHT

Take pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.

 

 

PORTRAIT

Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.

 

 

Shutter may remain closed for 1 second after taking picture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NIGHT SCENERY

Take clear pictures of night scenes.

 

 

Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.

 

 

 

Shutter may remain closed for up to 8 seconds after taking picture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOOD

Take natural-looking pictures of food.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARTY

Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as

 

 

weddings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CANDLE LIGHT

Bring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors.

 

 

 

To record age:

 

 

BABY

BIRTHDAY SET: Select ‘WITH AGE’, and press ‘MENU/SET’.

 

 

Select ‘BIRTHDAY SET.’.

 

 

 

Set birthday with ▲▼◄►, and press ‘MENU/SET’.

 

 

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(‘BABY1’ and ‘BABY2’ can be set separately.)

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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 NoAbout the battery pack About the battery chargerBattery charger Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card Set the mode dial toBattery is not charged 10x optical zoom P.27 Dark places, moving subjects Intelligent ISO P.46On computer With your printerAt digital photo center With DVD recorderContents Index 104 Request for Service Notice For USA Only ReviewTaking/viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard To prevent damage and faults Read firstStandard Accessories Status indicator P.15 DISPLAY/LCD Mode button P.33 Microphone 47, 53DIGITAL/AV OUT socket P.74, 76 DC in socket P.74 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 cardPreparations 3 Setting the clock and language Adjust year, month, date, timeWhile this message is displayed 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.50Turn on the power Select Setup menuSet to Bring up the 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 typesSet to Adjust the focus Backlight compensation Simple Mode onlyBasics 3 TakingMODE pictures with Simple 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.’Applications 4 Taking pictures with flash Display ‘FLASH’ Select the desired typeTypes Available types vary depending on the mode in use Available types in each mode default settingScene Mode Select a value Taking pictures with exposure compensation Display ‘EXPOSURE’ Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’Optical image stabilizer Jitter correctionTo view jitter/movement detection demo screen 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 SensitivityPICT.MODE PICT.SIZEAspect Ratio 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 PositionTaking/viewing clipboard Clipboard menuSelect item Press ‘MENU/SET’ Applications Viewing as listSet to Set to multiple screen display Select picture withPictures with audio Viewing motion picturesSelect and play picture 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 makeDpof Print Select picture and set number to print repeatTo complete Select picture and make setting ProtectPicture protected To release 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 picture to print Select ‘PRINT START’Select ‘MULTI PRINT’ Postcard Card SizeLetter 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 CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Request for Service NoticeUSA Only 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 batterieList of LCD monitor displays P.80 74, 76Number of Recordable Pictures 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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