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Panasonic DMC-TZ3 operating instructions Contents

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Before use	10	Read first (10)	10
		Before use	10
		To prevent damage and faults (10)
Preparations	14	Inserting battery and card	15
		Charging battery	14

Basics	24	Adjusting the focus (25)	24
		Taking pictures	24
		Problems with adjusting focus (25)

Checking remaining battery and memory capacity (25)

Picture save destination (26)

Applications (Record)

	Changing recording information
	display	33
33	Making LCD monitor easier to see..	34
	Taking pictures with self-timer	35
	Taking pictures with flash	36
	Taking pictures with exposure
	compensation	38
	Optical image stabilizer	39
	Taking pictures according to the
	scene	40
	Scene types (41)

		Avoiding subject blurring	46
		(Intelligent ISO)	46
		Taking close-up pictures	46
		(MACRO mode)	46

Applications	61	Calendar playback)	61
(View pictures)		Viewing as list (Multi playback/
(View pictures)		pictures with audio	62
		Viewing motion pictures/
		Creating still pictures from motion	63
		pictures (DMC-TZ3 only)	63

Connecting with	74	Using with computer	74
other devices	74	Folder and file names on computer (75)
Others	80	List of LCD monitor displays	80
Others		Message displays	82
		Q&A Troubleshooting	84
		Usage cautions and notes	90
		Recording picture/time capacity	92

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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 No Battery charger About the battery pack About 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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