Panasonic DMC-TZ3 Adjusting the focus, Problems with adjusting focus subject not in center, etc

Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.16).

Adjusting the focus

Press the shutter button halfway, ensuring that the subject is aligned with the AF area.

			Focus display
			AF area (normal)
			AF area (when dark or
F3.3	1/30		using digital zoom)
Aperture
		Shutter speed
value

Focus	In focus	Not in focus
Focus display	On	Flashing
AF area	Green	Red/white
Sound	Double beep	Multiple beep

Images outside of the focus range may not be in full focus even if the light remains on.

(If red: Could not achieve optimal exposure → Use flash (P.36) or change ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.51).)

Problems with adjusting focus (subject not in center, etc)

		Hold down	Press fully
F3.3	1/30	halfway	F3.3 1/30
First adjust	focus		Return to desired
according to subject			composition

Readjust focus if not correctly adjusted initially. Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult:

●Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast

●Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. In dark, or with significant jitter.

●When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture

Checking remaining battery and memory capacity

300

Pictures remaining

Remaining battery

(flashes red)

(Status indicator flashes when LCD monitor is off) Recharge or replace battery (P.14).

Not displayed when using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately).

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