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Panasonic DMC-TZ50 Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions 2 2 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 3Information for Your Safety WARNING: Quick start guide 3 1 26 5 3 4switch to to take pictures To play back the pictures Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures! INTELLIGENT AUTOat home, or at a digital photo center Zoomed-in pictures Save and enjoy your pictures! 4 RecordRecord, view, save those precious moments. Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens! With your printer At digital photo centerUsing your PC With DVD recorder View Print 5 ContentsApplications (Record) Before use Preparations Basics 6 Contents 10 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 11Applications (Record) Applications (View) Connecting with other devices Others 12 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 13 7 Before use Accessories Do a test shot first! We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage. Certain pictures cannot be played back Software on the supplied CD-ROM Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure Do not get the camera wet or insert foreign objects Avoid condensation caused by sudden changes in temperature and humidity Optional accessories (P.104) Read first Lens When using tripod When transporting To prevent damage and faultsLCD monitor characteristics Unit temperature 14 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 15 8 Names of parts 9 12plug into electrical outlet 2 1 3 2 1 Approximate battery life Number of pictures : 300 (at 30-sec intervals) Playback time: Approx. 360 mins Charging light (CHARGE) Slide to the OPEN position and open the lid and card 10 232 3 4 To change time setting To set local time at overseas destination To set language Remaining battery and memory capacity Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Compatible memory cards (sold separately) Built-in memory (approx. 50 MB) 11 420 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 21Menu type To restore default settings 1 2 3 4 REC menu SETUP menu PLAYBACK MODE menu PLAYBACK menu 12 522 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 23 24 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 25 13 514 528 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 29Basics 1 Taking picture with Automatic scene distinction automatic settings 15 2 34 Backlight compensation To use flash 30 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 31Basics 2 Taking pictures with your own settings 16 2 34 To use zoom To use flash To adjust image brightness To take close-up pictures To adjust coloring Align focus for desired composition 1 232 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 33 Taking pictures with zoom 17 1Optical zoom and extended optical zoom (EZ) To enlarge quickly to max. ratio EASY ZOOM 34 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 35 Taking pictures with zoom (Continued) Basics 4Viewing your pictures (Play) Enlarging further DIGITAL ZOOM 18 1Display REC menu 3Select ON2Select DIGITAL ZOOM 4Finish 1 2 To enlarge (playback zoom) To playback as list To view with different playback modes To rotate pictures 36 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 37(Record) 1 Histogram Guide lines 19 1Changing recording information displayBasics 5Deleting pictures 4 3 2 3 5 6To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures 38 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 39(Record) 2Taking pictures with flash 20 1 2 Available types in each mode ( : default setting) Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom 40 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 41(Record) 4 (Record) 3Taking close-up pictures Applications 21 3Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject TELE MACRO function Mode dial set to: 1 1 When not using MACRO: 3 Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment 42 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 43 22 1 23 2(Record) 5Taking pictures with self-timer EXPOSURE AUTO BRACKET 1 2 1(Record) 6Taking pictures with exposure compensation 44 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 45 23 1 2 3 To avoid displaying scene menu (Record) 7 Taking pictures according to the scene 24 46 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 47 SOFT SKIN SELF SCENERY SPORTS NIGHT NIGHT SCENERY OFF FOOD PART Y CANDLE LIGHT 25 48 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 49 BABY PET SUNSET (Record) 7 T aking pictures according to HIGH SENS. HI-SPEED BURST 26 50 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 51 STARRY SKY FIREWORKS BEACH SNOW AERIAL PHOTO UNDERWATER MULTI ASPECT 52 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 53(Record) 9Useful features for travel 27 1 2 To viewing motion pictures (P.68) 3 7 4 3 4 Aspect and picture quality (Record) 8 Taking motion pictures MOTION PICTURE TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination) 1 2 5 6 To release 54 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 55 Upon your return To set/release summer time WORLD TIME (Registering local time at your overseas destination) 28 12 3 1 2(Record) 9Useful features for travel PICTURE SIZE QUALITY 29 56 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 57ASPECT RATIO Set-up: Set-up: Mode dial Press MENU/SET Select ASPECT RATIO Settings: INTELLIGENT ISOMode dial Press MENU/SET Select INTELLIGENT ISO (P.20) Settings: OFF / / / 30 58 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 59 WHITE BALANCE White balance fine adjustment (excluding AWB) Setting white balance manually ( ) METERING MODE Set-up: Mode dial Press MENU/SET Select METERING MODE Settings: AF MODE 31 60 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 61 Set-up: CONTINUOUS AF Set-up: Mode dial Press MENU/SET Select CONTINUOUS AF (P.20) Settings: OFF /ON BURSTMode dial Press MENU/SET Select BURST (P.20) Settings I.EXPOSURE 32 62 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 63 DIGITAL ZOOM COLOR MODE STABILIZER MIN. SHTR SPEED AUDIO REC. AF ASSIST LAMP CLOCK SET 64 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 65 Taking/viewing clipboard pictures Taking clipboard pictures CLIPBOARD menu 33 1 2 3Viewing clipboard pictures 1 2 To delete clipboard pictures Press (delete) in step 2 above. (P.36) If internal memory is full Zoom mark To register zoom enlarged size and position To view registered ratio and position: 66 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 67REC menu items can be called up easily (settings items displayed vary depending on recording mode). 1 34 3Quick setting To restore To change from 12/30-screen display to single- screen display Select picture with and press MENU/SET 1 2Applications (View) 1Viewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback) Example) NORMAL PICTURE mode 68 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 69 Delete selected picture. again to return to one-screen display) Applications (View) 2 Viewing motion pictures pictures with audio / Creating still pictures from motion pictures NORMAL PLAYDisplays one picture. (Default setting) Set-up: Press MENU/SET Select NORMAL PLAY (P.20) DUAL PLAYDisplays different 2 pictures vertically. Useful for comparing pictures. Set-up: Press MENU/SET Select DUAL PLAY (P.20)Selected pictures outlined in orange 35 1Applications (View) 3Different playback methods 1playback Set-up: REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except or ) Creating still pictures from motion pictures During playback, pause at desired moment Create still picture Select YES and set A still picture is created. 70 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 71Applications (View) 3Different playback methods 36 13Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended for when viewing on TV screen. Set-up: Press MENU/SET Select SLIDE SHOW (P.20) 2 Operations during slide showWhen URBAN has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. CATEGORY PLAYSet-up: Press MENU/SET Select CATEGORY PLAY (P.20) FAVORITE PLAYSet-up: Press MENU/SET Select FAVORITE PLAY (P.20) 1 2 To delete pictures Press (delete). 72 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 73Applications (View) 4 Using PLAYBACK menu Text input method CALENDARPress MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select CALENDAR (P.20) TITLE EDIT PLAYBACK menu Select TITLE EDIT 37 13 4 To edit SET correct text and press EXIT press to return to the menu. TEXT STAMP PLAYBACK menu Select TEXT STAMP 1 374 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 75Applications (View) 4Using PLAYBACK menu MULTI 38 1 To check stamped text playback zoom (P.35) 3 RESIZESet-up: Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select RESIZE (P.20) SINGLE 4 3 4 TRIMMINGSet-up: Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select TRIMMING 1 2 2 39 14Set-up: Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select ROTATE DISP. (P.20) 2 1 ROTATESet-up: Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select ROTATE DISP.: ON ROTATE (P.20) Select picture with and set ASPECT CONV. PLAYBACK menu Select ASPECT CONV. (P.20) 3Select horizontal position and convert FAVORITESet-up: Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select FAVORITE 2 3 To release all Select CANCEL in step 1 and select YES. 78 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 79 40 12 1 3Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select DPOF PRINT (P.20) T o release all PROTECTSet-up: Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select PROTECT (P.20) AUDIO DUB.Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select AUDIO DUB. (P.20) 280 Applications (View) 4Using PLAYBACK menu Connecting with other devices 1Using with your PC COPYSet-up: Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select COPY (P.20) 41 15 4 3 2 2 3 T o cancel connection both camera and switch to camera computer 82 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 83Connecting with other devices 1Using with your PC (Continued) Connecting 42 1with other devices 2Printing 5 4 3 2 If using Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X To play motion pictures on your computer T o cancel print Folder and file names on computer camera and printer Set REC/PLAY switch to printer on the camera with and set 643 84 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 85Connecting with other devices 2Printing (Continued) Making print settings on cameraPrinting multiple picturesSelect MULTI PRINT in step 5 on the previous page Select item Print with date and text With TEXT STAMP Printing date without TEXT STAMP Select item Select setting 86 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 87Connecting with other devices 3Viewing on TV screen 44 1 23View on TV with component terminal If your TV has an SD memory card slot, you can view still pictures by inserting card directly. 45 88 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 89In recordingOthers 1 List of LCD monitor displays In playback 46 90 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 91Others 2 Message displays 47 92 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 93Others 3 Q&A Troubleshooting How do I get the date printed? FAQPictures appear dark or have poor coloring How can I easily send pictures to my computer? Which cards can I use? 48 94 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 95Others 3Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording (continued) LCD monitor LCD monitor (continued) Flash Playback 49 96 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 97Others 3Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) Playback (continued) TV, computer, printer Others 50 98 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 99Others 4Usage cautions and notes When in use Caring for your camera When not using for a while Memory cards Battery and Charger 51 100 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 101Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Recording time capacity (motion pictures) Varies according to PICTURE MODE (P.52) setting. Varies according to ASPECT RATIO (P.56), PICTURE SIZE (P.55), or QUALITY (P.55) settings. Others 5 Recording picture/time capacity Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. 52 102 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 103Others 6SpecificationsDigital Camera: Information for your safety Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for your safety 53 104 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 105Others 7Optional accessories Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 54 106 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 107Request for Service NoticeRequest for Service Notice: Limited WarrantyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty 55 108 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 109Customer Services Directory 110 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 111 56 IndexA B C D E F G H I J L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z 57 P
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