Others 3 Q&A Troubleshooting

FAQ

Memory Card

Which cards can I use?

See (P.15) for types, and (P.92) for recording capacities.

Using Panasonic cards is recommended.

Pictures

How can I easily send pictures to my computer?

Connect the camera to your computer using the supplied USB cable (P.74) to copy (drag & drop) picture files to your computer hard disk. (You can also use the supplied software ‘LUMIX Simple Viewer.) Use a USB reader-writer.

Recording

Pictures appear dark or have poor colouring

Adjust the exposure (P.38).

 

 

Use W. BALANCE to adjust the colouring.

 

 

(e.g. Use ‘AWB’ for fluorescent lighting and

 

for

incandescent lighting.)

 

 

If this is still insufficient, try ‘Setting white balance

manually

 

’ (P.50).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printing

How do I get the date printed?

Use DATE STAMP before printing (P.66). (Do not make date printing settings.)

In shop: Make DPOF settings (P.68), and request

 

 

 

printing ‘with dates’.

 

 

 

 

 

 

With printer: Make DPOF settings (P.68), and use a

 

 

 

printer compatible with date printing.

 

 

15/MAR/2007

With supplied software (P.11): Select ‘with dates’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

within print settings.

15/MAR/2007

 

Try checking these items (P.84-89) first.

(Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Try using ‘RESET’ in SETUP menu (P.22).)

Battery, power

Camera does not work even if power is turned on.

Battery is not inserted correctly (P.15), or needs recharging (P.14).

LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on.

Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘ECONOMY’ (P.20). → Press shutter button halfway to release.

Battery needs recharging (P.14).

Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on.

Battery needs recharging (P.14).

Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ (P.20).

Camera was left with power on (battery needs recharging). → Use ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘ECONOMY’ (P.20).

Recording

Cannot record pictures.

Mode dial is not set to a recording mode.

Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (P.32).

Recorded pictures look white.

Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc).

→ Turn on power to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. Lens is foggy (P.10).

Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.

Pictures taken in dark locations, or bright subjects (snow, bright conditions, etc) occupy most of the screen. (Brightness of LCD monitor may differ from that of actual picture) → Adjust the exposure (P.38).

2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.

Camera set to use 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only) or 'BURST' in REC menu.

Focus not aligned correctly.

Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to recording mode.)

Subject outside of focus range.

Caused by jitter or subject movement (P.39, 46).

Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical image stabilizer ineffective.

Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical image stabilizer is less effective. → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body (P.24).

Use a tripod and the self-timer (P.35) when using ‘SLOW SHUTTER’ (P.56).

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Panasonic DMC-TZ2 operating instructions Battery, power, Recording

DMC-TZ2 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-TZ2, introduced in 2007, marked a significant advancement in the compact digital camera market, combining portability with advanced photographic capabilities. Targeted at both amateur and seasoned photographers looking for a lightweight yet powerful option, the TZ2 offered a blend of features that made it stand out in its class.

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