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Panasonic DMC-TZ2 Taking pictures, Set to Normal Picture mode, Adjust the focus, Take a picture

Models: DMC-TZ3 DMC-TZ2

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Basics	1 Taking pictures
	Turn on the power
	Status indicator illuminated for
	approx. 1 second.
	Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)

NORMAL PICTURE

Display on screen

Zoom lever

Status indicator

Adjust the focus

Press halfway

Take a picture

Take care not to shake the camera.

Press fully

Holding the camera
Horizontally	Vertically
Flash	Lamp

●Do not block the flash or the lamp (P.12). Do not look at them from close range.

●Do not touch the lens.

●Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart.

When (jitter alert) is displayed

Use the Optical image stabilizer (P.39), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.35).

Focus range (To take pictures from close range→P.46)

When set to maximum W (1X): Distance of at least 50 cm (1.64 feet) from subject

Zoom lever

When set to maximum T (maximum zoom): Distance of at least 2 m (6.56 feet) from subject

To use flash (P.36)

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Panasonic DMC-TZ2, DMC-TZ3 Taking pictures, Set to Normal Picture mode, Adjust the focus, Take a picture

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 NoAbout the battery pack About the battery chargerBattery charger Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card Set the mode dial toBattery is not charged 10x optical zoom P.27 Dark places, moving subjects Intelligent ISO P.46With your printer At digital photo centerOn computer With DVD recorderContents Index 104 Request for Service Notice For USA Only ReviewTaking/viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard To prevent damage and faults Read firstStandard Accessories Status indicator P.15 DISPLAY/LCD Mode button P.33 Microphone 47, 53DIGITAL/AV OUT socket P.74, 76 DC in socket P.74 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 cardPreparations 3 Setting the clock and language Adjust year, month, date, timeWhile this message is displayed 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.50Turn on the power Select Setup menuSet to Bring up the 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 typesSet to Adjust the focus Backlight compensation Simple Mode onlyBasics 3 TakingMODE pictures with Simple 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.’Applications 4 Taking pictures with flash Display ‘FLASH’ Select the desired typeTypes Available types vary depending on the mode in use Available types in each mode default settingScene Mode Taking pictures with exposure compensation Display ‘EXPOSURE’Select a value Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’Optical image stabilizer Jitter correctionTo view jitter/movement detection demo screen 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 SensitivityPICT.MODE PICT.SIZEAspect Ratio 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 PositionTaking/viewing clipboard Clipboard menuSelect item Applications Viewing as list Set to Set to multiple screen displayPress ‘MENU/SET’ Select picture withPictures with audio Viewing motion picturesSelect and play picture 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 makeDpof Print Select picture and set number to print repeatTo complete Select picture and make setting ProtectPicture protected To release 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 picture to print Select ‘PRINT START’Select ‘MULTI PRINT’ Postcard Card SizeLetter 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 CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Request for Service NoticeUSA Only 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 batterieList of LCD monitor displays P.80 74, 76Number of Recordable Pictures 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

1 Taking pictures

Turn on the power

Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)

Adjust the focus

Take a picture

Holding the camera

When (jitter alert) is displayed