Panasonic DMC-TZ3 operating instructions AF Assist Lamp, Slow Shutter, Zoom

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Applications	11	Using REC menu (Continued)
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AF ASSIST LAMP

Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.

Applicable modes:

Settings:

OFF : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc)

ON : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button ( and larger AF area displayed)

Do not cover or look at lamp from close range

Fixed to ‘ON’ when using SIMPLE MODE .

Effective distance: 1.5 m (4.92 feet)

Lamp

SLOW SHUTTER

Shutter speed can be reduced further to take bright pictures in dark locations.

Applicable modes:

Settings: 1/8- (normally recommended) / 1/4- / 1/2- / 1-

Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P.35).

Can be used with NIGHT PORTRAIT (P.42) to brighten both night scene and subjects.

displayed on screen for settings other than ‘1/8-’.

D.ZOOM

Multiplies effect of optical zoom or extended optical zoom by up to 4 times. (P.27).

Applicable modes:

Settings: OFF : (Do not use) / ON: (Use)

This cannot be set when using SIMPLE MODE , Intelligent ISO mode , or the ‘SPORTS’, ‘BABY’, ‘PET’, or ‘HIGH SENS.’ scene modes.

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Contents DMC-TZ3 Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A FCC Note U.S. onlyDeclaration of Conformity Trade Name 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.46With your printer At digital photo centerOn computer 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 Preparations 1 Charging battery Fold out pins Plug into electrical outletConnect to charger Charging light ChargePreparations 2 Inserting battery and card Set the camera ON/OFF switch toOpen Lock To remove cardWhile this message is displayed Preparations 3 Setting the clock and languageAdjust year, month, date, time Making the camera more convenient to use Setup menu P.20 Using your pictures Play menu P.64Preparations 4 Know the different menus Changing photography preferences REC menu P.50Set to Bring up the menu Turn on the powerSelect Setup menu Select this setting Finish Move across to the itemsSelect the correct item Select this itemPreparations 6 Using Setup menu Uses, operationsSettings, notes Destination / Home· · ±0 · · +3 OFF / onBeep 1 Volume Mute Low High Tone · · LEVEL3 · · LEVEL6YES/NO Ntsc / PALSet to Normal Picture mode Adjust the focusTaking pictures Take a pictureAdjusting the focus Problems with adjusting focus subject not in center, etcChecking remaining battery and memory capacity Remaining batteryWhen in operation Recording picture capacity estimates default settingsPicture save destination CardsEnlarge Tele Restore Wide What is Extended optical zoom EZ?Basics 2 Taking pictures with zoom Zoom typesBasics 3 TakingMODE pictures with Simple Set to Adjust the focusBacklight compensation Simple Mode only Display Simple Mode Select desired item Menu Select desired setting FinishSetting ‘SIMPLE MODE’ menuViewing your pictures instantly Display pictureEnlarge picture 4x/8x While picture is displayed Select ‘YES’Viewing your pictures Play Set toScroll through pictures To fast-forward rewindDeleting pictures While picture is Select ‘YES’ Displayed P.31Select type of deletion Select the pictures to delete RepeatDisplay in Playback mode Applications RecordHistogram Guide linesSelect mode Power LCDMakingsee LCD monitor easier to Display ‘LCD MODE’Taking pictures with self-timer Display ‘SELFTIMER’ Select time durationAdjust focus 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 Taking pictures with exposure compensation Display ‘EXPOSURE’Select a value Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’To view jitter/movement detection demo screen Optical image stabilizerJitter correction Scene Taking pictures according toSet to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ Select scenePortrait Soft Skin SceneryParty Candle Light Baby PET 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 Take a picture P.24 Taking close-up pictures of flowers, etcSet to Take a picture P.24Applications 9 Taking motion pictures Set to Start recordingEstimated recording time Aspect and picture qualityUseful features for travel Select ‘TRAVEL DATE’ from Setup menu P.18 Select ‘SET’Recording holiday duration Travel Date Set departure dateSelect ‘WORLD TIME’ from Setup menu P.18,20 Registering local time at your overseas destinationSelect ‘HOME’ SelectUsing REC menu Setting white balance manuallyWhite balance fine adjustment excluding ‘AWB’ BalanceApplicable modes Settings SensitivityAspect Ratio SensitivityAspect Ratio PICT.MODEPICT.SIZE Metering Mode QualityAudio REC OFFAF Mode Applicable modes Settings High-speed focusBurst Use or if focus is difficult to align withSettings Burst setting Speed No. of pictures CONT.AFHigh speed Low speedIlluminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment Applicable modes Settings OFF Do not use / on UseAF Assist Lamp Slow ShutterCOL. Mode Set to one from ‘ ’ Display ‘Quick setting’Select item Select setting Clock SETAspect Ratio Quality Selftimer OFF/2SEC Taking/viewing clipboardTaking clipboard pictures clipboard recording Select ‘REC’Viewing clipboard pictures clipboard playback Expand Change PositionSelect item Taking/viewing clipboardClipboard menu Applications Viewing as list Set to Set to multiple screen displayPress ‘MENU/SET’ Select picture withSelect and play picture Pictures with audioViewing motion pictures Motion pictures DMC-TZ3 only Creating still pictures fromDuring playback, pause at desired moment Create still pictureApplications 4 Using Play menu Dual Display DMC-TZ3 onlySlide Show Select ‘DUAL DISPLAY’ from Play menu P.17 View picturesFavorite Select ‘START’Select ‘FAVORITE’ from Play menu P.17 Select ‘ON’ Select picture repeatRotate Disp Date StampSelect ‘ROTATE DISP.’ from Play menu P.17 Select ‘ON’ Select pictureSettings for each Select ‘DATE STAMP’ from Play menu P.17 Select pictureSelect ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ Select items and makeTo complete Dpof PrintSelect picture and set number to print repeat Picture protected To release Select picture and make settingProtect Audio DUB ResizeStop recording Select whether to delete original pictureTrimming Select ‘TRIMMING’ from Play menu P.17 Select pictureSelect area to trim Trim Select whether to delete original pictureAspect Conv CopySelect ‘ASPECT CONV.’ From Play menuTo cancel during Press FormatSelect picture for Select ‘YES’ Screen shown is example Select ‘FORMAT’ from Select ‘YES’ Play menu P.17Using with computer Do not move the mode dial while connected to computerConnect camera to computer USB cable Always use cable suppliedConnecting with PTP Picture Transfer Protocol WindowsDrives are displayed in ‘My Computer’ folder MacintoshPrinting Select ‘MULTI PRINT’ Select picture to printSelect ‘PRINT START’ Letter PostcardCard Size Viewing on TV screen Connect camera to TV Turn on TVTurn on camera Set to Set to auxiliary inputList of LCD monitor displays RecordingSimple Mode PlaybackMessage displays Memory Card Error Please Check the Card Memory Card Error Memory Card Parameter ErrorRead Error Please Check the Card Write Error Please Check the CardUsing Panasonic cards is recommended Which cards can I use?How can I easily send pictures to my computer? Pictures appear dark or have poor coloringBattery, power RecordingLCD monitor Flash PlaybackTV, computer, printer Others When in use When not using for a whileOthers 4 Usage cautions and notes Caring for your cameraBattery Memory cardsVaries according to following settings Recording picture/time capacityRecording picture capacity still pictures Recording time capacity motion picturesAspect Ratio 7M P.52Quality picture quality High Standard P.53 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 For USA Only Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Coverage 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 Picture Quality Setting Motion Picture Picture Quality Setting Simple ModeOperational Sound 11, 74Memo Memo One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3

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