Press 1 to switch the flash setting | Panasonic DMC-TZ1 manual

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∫Canceling High angle mode or Power

LCD mode

•If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again for 1 second the screen shown in step 2 is displayed. Select [OFF] to cancel Power LCD mode or High angle mode.

•High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated.

•The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is adjusted when Power LCD mode or High angle mode is activated. Therefore, some subjects may look different on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.

•The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.

•You may not notice the High angle mode effect if the LCD monitor is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it. In this case, we recommend using your hand or another object to block the light when using the camera.

•High angle mode is not activated in the following cases.

–In simple mode [ ]

–In playback mode

–While the menu screen is displayed

–While the review screen is displayed

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Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

SCN1 SCN2

A: Photo flash

Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.

∫Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Set the flash to match the recording.

Press 1 [] to switch the flash setting.

•For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P41)

: AUTO

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.

: AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.

•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.

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Panasonic DMC-TZ1 operating instructions Press 1 to switch the flash setting

Contents

Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear Customer FCC Note U.S. only About the Lens About The Mode Dial About illustrations in these operating instructions About indications in these operating instructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor Button Contents Setting a picture size and quality that matches your use Continuously focusingFocusing in low light conditions Setting color effects for Standard Accessories Strap Lens Cap/Lens Cap String Battery Carrying CaseNames Components SD Memory Cards are optional 13 14 15 Charge the battery. P12 Insert the battery and the card. P14Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take pictures Charging the Battery with the Charger Detach the battery after charging is complete About the Battery Charging/number of recordable Pictures Inserting/Removing the Battery Inserting/Removing the Card About the Built-in Memory/the Card Icons displayed on the screenSD Memory Card optional and MultiMediaCard optional SD Memory Card Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Pass the strap through the strap eyeletHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Strap supplied Setting Date/Time Clock Set Initial setting About the Setup Menu Press 4 to select the Setup menu icon and then pressChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu Press 3/4 to select the menu item Press MENU/SET to close the menuClock SET World Time Power Save Travel DateAuto Review 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MIN Economy VolumeShutter Reset Select on ConnectionHighlight Video OUT Language EnglishDeutsch Français Turn the camera on Select normal picture mode Taking PicturesTake a picture P75 Tips for taking good pictures Focus indication lights when the subject is focusedPress the shutter button fully Party P54 Preventing jitter camera shakeExposure PICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple ModeBeep You cannot set the following items in simple mode Burst speed P48 Low speed 2 frames/second Balance P71 AutoZoom Recording guide line Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide To make subjects appear closer use Tele ± Available, Not available Picture size and maximum zoom magnificationExtended optical zoom mechanism Further extending the zoom Press MENU/SETMenu operation Checking the Recorded Picture Review Press 4 REVRotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position Playing Back Pictures Press 2/1 to select the pictureFast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback Deleting Pictures Select the picture with 2/1Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Screen when selecting Multi Delete Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Simple mode Recording modePlayback mode About the LCD Monitor Recording guide line Highlight displayNo highlight display With highlight display Press 3/4 to select a mode Press LCD Mode for one secondPower LCD/High angle mode Press 1 to switch the flash setting Available flash settings by recording Mode Forced onForced OFF Flash is not activated in any recording conditions Auto ISO80 Night Scenery P53 Press 2 to select the self-timer mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSelf-timer cannot be used in Under Water P58 in scene mode Compensating the Exposure Press MENU/SET to finishUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket This mode detects jitter and compensates for it Optical Image StabilizerStabilizer operates During photo composition When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited Taking Pictures using Burst ModeMax pictures 4qk6q/10k15cm/ E-MAIL Taking Close-up Pictures Focus range Scene Mode Press 3/4 to select the scene modeSetting frequently used scenes to Mode dials There are 6 menu screens 1/6, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6 and 6/6 Portrait mode Technique for Portrait mode Technique for Sports mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Night scenery mode Technique for Night scenery mode Technique for Party mode Technique for Candle light mode Setting the shutter speed Technique for Fireworks modeTake pictures Technique for Aerial photo mode Technique for Starry sky modeTurn the camera off when taking off or landing Age display setting Birthday setting Press 2 again to cancel AF lock Adjusting the white balanceFixing the focus underwater AF Lock Recording which day of the vacation you take the picture Press 3/4 to select Travel Date and then pressPress 4 to select SET and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date Canceling the travel date Setting the home area Home Finishing setting the home areaPress 3/4 to select World Time and then press Press 2/1 to select your home area and then press MENU/SET If you are setting the home area for Setting the travel destination areaSetting the home area Home Original time Location candidates for World Time settings Motion Picture Mode Press the shutter button fully to stop recordingPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Zoom or operation sounds may be recorded Picture size Fps 30fps169 848 k480 pixels 10fps169 Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Displaying MultiplePress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Displaying pictures by recording date Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display the calendarPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET Screen Using the Playback Zoom 1k2k4k8k16k When you rotate the zoom leverTo stop using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards W or press MENU/SET Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion picturesTo pause Pictures with audio Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu item Using the REC Mode MenuThere are 3 menu screens 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Balance Setting the light sensitivity Sensitivity Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Number of pixels Audio REC Recording still pictures with audio Metering Mode AF ModeSetting the focus method Deciding the method to measure brightness Continuously focusing on a subject About 3-area-focusing High speed 1-area-focusing High speedCONT.AF Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier AF Assist LampSlow Shutter Recording bright pictures in dark places PICT.ADJ COL.EFFECTFlip Anim Press 3/4 to select Flip ANIM. and then press Select Picture Capture and then pressSelect Frame Rate and then press Press 3/4 to select 5fps or 10fps and then press MENU/ SET Press Using the Play mode menuDeleting all still images used to create flip animation Slide Show Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finish Setting your favorite pictures FavoriteDeleting all favorites Printed remain on the card Example When rotating clockwise Rotate DISP./ROTATEPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press To display the picture rotated Setting the picture to print and the number of prints Single settingMulti setting Dpof Print To cancel all settings ProtectTo print the date Date print icon Date appears Cancel The protect icon disappears Audio DUBPress 4 to stop recording Adding audio after taking pictures Resize Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETPress 2/1 to select the size and then press Making the picture smaller Trimming Press shutter button Aspect Conv Press 3/4 to select or and then press MENU/ SETPress 2/1 to select a picture and then press Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 picture Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press CopyCopying the picture data Format Initializing the card Connecting to a PC Press 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SETUSB connection cable supplied AC adaptor DMW-AC5 optional This message appears during data transfer Misc DcimPRIVATE1 Conditions under which a different Folder number is used Printing the Pictures Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/ SET Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SETDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advance When printing different pictures onPress 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SET Layout Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Screen Display Recording 100 Recording in simple modePlayback Simple mode P28 Motion picture mode101 P69 102 Do not bend or drop the card Message Display 103 104 105 TroubleshootingLCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on 106 107 108 Motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV 109 110 File numbers are not recorded consecutivelyFile numbers are recorded in ascending order Picture is displayed in black 111 Number of recordable pictures and available recording timeNumber of recordable pictures 112 Available recording time 113 SpecificationsBurst speed 114 DIGITAL/AV OUT Digital Camera Accessory System 115 116 Digital Camera Accessory Order FormFor USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only 117 Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA Only118 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 119 Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services Directory For USA Only120 Index 121 Picture Quality Setting Motion Picture Picture Quality Setting Simple ModeUSB Mode 23, 92 122 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español 123 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 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