Panasonic DMC-TZ1 [CONT.AF]

Menu Settings

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∫About 3-area-focusing (High speed)

and 1-area-focusing (High speed)

•You can focus on the subject more quickly

than other AF modes.

•The picture m ay stop moving for a

moment before being brought into focus

when you press the shutter button

halfway. This is not a malfunction.

•The AF area displayed on the center of

the screen is bigger than usual when

using the digital zoom or when taking

pictures in dark places.

•The camera is focusing on all the AF

areas when multiple AF areas (max.

9 areas) light at the same time.

•The focus position is not predetermined. It

is set to a position automatically

determined by the camera at the time of

focusing. If you want to determine the

focus position to take pictures, switch the

AF mode to 1-area-focusing mode (High

speed), 1-area-focusing mode or

Spot-focusing mode.

•Switch the A F mode to 1-area-focusing

mode (High speed) or 1-area-focusing

mode if it is difficult to focus using

Spot-focusing mode.

•AF mode c annot be set in simple mode

[ ] and [SELF PORTRAIT] (P53) in

scene mode.

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

menu and select the item to set. (P70)

This mode allows you to compose a picture

more easily by always focusing on the

subject.

The time required for focusing when the

shutter button is pressed halfway will be

reduced when the AF mode is set to

1-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing (High

speed) or spot focusing.

•The [ ] indication appears when it is set

to [ON].

•The battery will be consumed faster than

usual.

•It may take time to focus on the subject if

you rotate the zoom lever from Wide to

Tele or suddenly change the subject from

a distant one to a nearby one.

•We recommend setting [CO NT.AF] to

[ON] if you use the zoom in motion picture

mode [ ].

•You can have different [CONT.AF] settings

when recording motion pictures and still

pictures.

•Press the shutter button halfway again

when it is difficult to focus on the subject.

•The [CONT.AF] setting is fixed to [OFF] in

simple mode [ ] and in

[NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P52),

[NIGHT SCENERY] (P53), [F IREWORKS]

(P55) and [STARRYSKY] (P55) in scene

mode.

1/60F5.0

[CONT.AF]

Continuously focusing on a

subject

SCN1

SCN

2

MENU

SET

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Contents

Main Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety CAUTION Page Page About The Mode Dial A Page Contents Before Use Preparation Basic Advanced Connecting to other equipment Others Standard Accessories Names of the Components VFC4177 VYQ3680 CGA-S007A DE-A25B Page Quick Guide 1Charge the battery. (P12) 2Insert the battery and the card. (P14, 15) 3Turn the camera on to take pictures. 4Play back the pictures. Charging the Battery with the Charger 1Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger. 2Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. 3Detach 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 Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap 1Pass the strap through the strap eyelet. 3Attach the lens cap. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) 1Press [MENU/SET] while the above screen is displayed. 2Press 3 4 2 1 to select the date and time. : : 3Press [MENU/SET] several times to close the menu. About the Setup Menu 1Press [MENU/SET] and then 2Press 4 to select the [SETUP] 3Press 3 4 to select the menu 4Press 1, press 3 4 to select the 5Press [MENU/SET] to close the Page Page Page Page Taking Pictures 11Turn the camera on. 2Select normal picture mode []. 2Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focus on and then press the shutter button halfway. 3Take a picture. Page Page Taking Pictures in Simple Mode 2Press 3 4 to select the desired menu item and then press 1. 3Press 3 4 to select the desired 4Press [MENU/SET] to close the Page Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele . Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. Using the Optical Zoom Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) Page 2Press 3 4 to select [D.ZOOM] and then press 1. 3Press 4 to select [ON] and then 4Press [MENU/SET] to close the Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom [OFF]: [ON]: Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1Press 4 [REV]. 2Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to enlarge the picture. 3Press 3 4 2 1 to move the position. Playing Back Pictures Press 2 1 to select the picture. Deleting Pictures 1Select the picture with 2 1. 2Press [ ]. 3Press 3 to select [YES] and then 1Press [ ] twice. 2Press 3 4 to select [MULTIDELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press 3Press 2 1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set. 4Press [ ]. 5Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. Changing the information displayed Page 1Press [LCD MODE] for one second. 2Press 3/4 to select a mode. 3Press [MENU/SET]. Brightening the LCD Monitor (Power LCD/High angle mode) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Press 1 [ ] to switch the flash setting. Page Page Page Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1Press 2 [ ] to select the self-timer mode. 2Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. Compensating the Exposure 1Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer 1Press and hold the optical image stabilizer button A until [STABILIZER] appears. 2Press 3 4 to select the stabilizer function mode and then Taking Pictures using Burst Mode 1Press the burst mode button to switch the burst mode setting. 2Take a picture. Taking Close-up Pictures T W T W Scene Mode 1Press 3/4 to select the scene mode. 2Press [MENU/SET]. Portrait mode Soft skin mode Scenery mode Sports mode Night portrait mode Night scenery mode Self portrait mode Food mode Party mode Candle light mode Fireworks mode Starry sky mode Beach mode Aerial photo mode Snow mode High Sensitivity mode Baby mode 1/ Baby mode 2 Underwater mode Advanced Recording which day of the vacation you take the picture SELECT 2006 SELECT EXIT 7Take a picture. Displaying the time at the travel destination (World Time) 1Press [MENU/SET] and then 2Press 4 to select the [SETUP] 3Press 3/4 to select [WORLD TIME] and then press 1. 1 , 2, 3 Location candidates for World Time settings Motion Picture Mode 1Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. 2Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. 2Press 3 4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then press 1. 3Press 3 4 to select the item and 6Press [MENU/SET] to close the Displaying Multiple Screens 1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens. 2Press 3 4 2 1 to select a picture. Displaying pictures by recording date (Calendar playback) 1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display the calendar screen. 2Press 3 4 2 1 to select the date to be played back. 3Press [MENU/SET] to display the pictures that were recorded on the selected date. Using the Playback Zoom 1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to enlarge the picture. 2Press 3 4 2 1 to move the position. Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Press 2 1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then press 4 to play back. Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode Menu 2Press 3 4 to select the menu Press 4 at A to switch to the next menu screen. 3Press 1, press 3 4 to select the SCN [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture [SENSITIVITY] Setting the light sensitivity [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of pictures [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that matches your use of the pictures [AUDIO REC.] Recording still pictures with audio [METERING MODE] Deciding the method to measure brightness [AF MODE] Setting the focus method [CONT.AF] Continuously focusing on a subject [AFA SSIST LAMP] Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier [SLOW SHUTTER] Recording bright pictures in dark places [COL.EFFECT] Setting color effects for the recorded pictures [PICT.ADJ.] Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures [FLIPANIM.] 1Press 3 4 to select [FLIP ANIM.] and then press 1. 2Select [PICTURE CAPTURE] and then press 1. The picture size is QVGA (320k240 pixels). 3Press the shutter button and capture the images one frame at a time. 4Press [MENU/SET], press 3 4 to select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and then press 1. Using the [PLAY] mode menu 2Press 3 4 to select the menu 3Press 1. 1Press 3 4 to select [ALL] or [ ] 2Press 3 to select [START] and 3Press 4 to finish. [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration 1Press 4 to select [ON] and then 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the 3Press 2 1 to select the picture then press 3. [FAVORITE] Setting your favorite pictures 1Press 4 to select [ON] and then 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the 1Press 2 1 to select the picture 2Press 3 4 to select the direction to rotate the picture and then 3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close Press 3 4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then 1Press 2 1 to select the picture to print and then press 3 4 to set the number of prints. 2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 2 1 to select the picture to print then press 3 4 to set the number of prints. [DPOF PRINT] 2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 3 to select [YES] and then 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the Press 3 4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then [PROTECT] 1Press 2 1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set/cancel. 2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 2 1 to select the picture and then press 4 to start audio recording. 2Press 4 to stop recording. 3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 2 1 to select the picture 2Press 2 1 to select the size and then press 4. 3Press 3 4 to select [YES] or 4Press [MENU/SET] twice to close [RESIZE] 1Press 2 1 to select the picture 2Enlarge or decrease the parts to be trimmed with the zoom lever. 3Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position of the part to be trimmed. 4Press shutter button. 5Press 3 4 to select [YES] or 1Press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/ 2Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press 4. 3Press 2 1 to determine the horizontal position and press the shutter button to set. 4Press 3/4 to select [YES] or 5Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 3 4 to select the copy destination and then press 2Press 2 1 to select the picture 3Press 3 to select [YES] and then 4Press [MENU/SET] several tim es to close the menu. [COPY] Press 3 to select [YES] and then [FORMAT] Initializing the card Connecting to a PC 3Press 3 to select [PC] and then 100_PANA 101_PANA 999_PANA DCIM PRIVATE1 MISC P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG Page Printing the Pictures 1Turn on the camera and the printer. 2Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied). 3Press 4 to select [PictBridge (PTP)] and then press [MENU/ 1Press 3 to select [SINGLE PICTURE] and then 2Press 2 1 to select the picture 3Press 3 to select [PRINT START] 4Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. 1Press 4 to select [DPOF PICTURE] and then press 2Press 3 to select [PRINT START] 3Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 1Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AVOUT] socket on the camera. 2Connect the AV cable to the video input and the audio input sockets on the TV. 3Turn the TV on and select external input. 4Turn the camera on. Screen Display AIn recording R1 A 1X B BRecording in simple mode CIn playback 1X C Cautions for Use Page Message Display Page Troubleshooting Page Page Page Page Page Number of recordable pictures and available recording time Available recording time Specifications Page Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Description Figure Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories. Request for Service Noti ce Request for Service Notice: (USA Only) Limited Warranty Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Page Customer Services Directory Product Repairs MAIL TO : As of October 2005 Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Index A B C D N O P Q R Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gua rpida en espaol 1 2 3 las imgenes. P VQT0V40