Tips, notes Main fixed settings | Panasonic DMC-TZ3 specs

Using flash in scene modes (P.37)

Tips, notes

Main fixed settings

Stand as close as possible to object.	SENSITIVITY: ISO100
Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)	SENSITIVITY: ISO100
Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)

Stand as close as possible to object.	SENSITIVITY: ISO100
Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)	SENSITIVITY: ISO100
Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)

Focus: 30-70 cm (0.98-2.30 feet) (Max. W)	STABILIZER: MODE2
Focus: 30-70 cm (0.98-2.30 feet) (Max. W)	AF MODE:		9 areas
Do not use zoom (harder to focus).	AF MODE:		9 areas
Do not use zoom (harder to focus).	AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)	AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)	SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC.
2-second self-timer (P.35) recommended.	SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC.
2-second self-timer (P.35) recommended.	ZOOM RESUME: OFF
	ZOOM RESUME: OFF

Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.	FLASH:		FORCED OFF
	FLASH:		FORCED OFF
	AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
	AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
	SENSITIVITY: ISO LIMIT: ISO800
Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.	(Same as Intelligent ISO mode ‘			’ (P.46))
Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.	SLOW SHUTTER: Cannot be set
	SLOW SHUTTER: Cannot be set
	Digital zoom: Cannot be set

Subject should not move for at least 1 second.
Use flash.	CONT.AF: OFF
Tripod, self-timer recommended.	CONT.AF: OFF
Stand 1.2-5 m (3.94-16.4 feet) (Max. W (wide-
angle), 1.5 m (4.92 feet) recommended) away.
Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.	FLASH:		FORCED OFF
Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.	FLASH:		FORCED OFF
Do not move for 8 seconds.	CONT.AF:		OFF/AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
(Shutter speed: max. 8 sec)	SENSITIVITY: ISO100
Tripod, self-timer recommended	SLOW SHUTTER: Cannot be set
Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above			—
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above			—
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
Zoom: Wide (W side)			—
Use flash.			—
Use flash.
Tripod, self-timer recommended.

Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above			—
Do not use flash.			—
Do not use flash.
Tripod, self-timer recommended.

Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above	SENSITIVITY: ISO LIMIT: ISO400
Age will be displayed for approx. 5 seconds after	SENSITIVITY: ISO LIMIT: ISO400
Age will be displayed for approx. 5 seconds after	(Same as Intelligent ISO mode ‘			’ (P.46))
setting this mode.	(Same as Intelligent ISO mode ‘			’ (P.46))
setting this mode.	Digital zoom: Cannot be set
Age display format depends on LANGUAGE	Digital zoom: Cannot be set
Age display format depends on LANGUAGE
setting.

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Panasonic DMC-TZ3 operating instructions Tips, notes Main fixed settings, Using flash in scene modes P.37

Contents

DMC-TZ3 Dear Customer Information for Your Safety Model No Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note U.S. only Declaration of Conformity Trade Name About the battery charger About the battery packBattery charger Insert the battery and the card Set the mode dial to Charge the batteryBattery is not charged Dark places, moving subjects Intelligent ISO P.46 10x optical zoom P.27 With DVD recorder With your printerAt digital photo center On computer Contents Review Index 104 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyTaking/viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard Read first To prevent damage and faults Standard Accessories Microphone 47, 53 Status indicator P.15 DISPLAY/LCD Mode button P.33DIGITAL/AV OUT socket P.74, 76 DC in socket P.74 Up/down/left/right Selection Charging light Charge Preparations 1 Charging batteryFold out pins Plug into electrical outlet Connect to charger To remove card Preparations 2 Inserting battery and cardSet the camera ON/OFF switch to Open Lock Adjust year, month, date, time Preparations 3 Setting the clock and languageWhile this message is displayed Changing photography preferences REC menu P.50 Making the camera more convenient to use Setup menu P.20Using your pictures Play menu P.64 Preparations 4 Know the different menus Select Setup menu Turn on the powerSet to Bring up the menu Select this item Select this setting FinishMove across to the items Select the correct item Uses, operations Preparations 6 Using Setup menu OFF / on Settings, notesDestination / Home · · ±0 · · +3 Beep 1 Ntsc / PAL Volume Mute Low High Tone· · LEVEL3 · · LEVEL6 YES/NO Take a picture Set to Normal Picture modeAdjust the focus Taking pictures Remaining battery Adjusting the focusProblems with adjusting focus subject not in center, etc Checking remaining battery and memory capacity Cards When in operationRecording picture capacity estimates default settings Picture save destination Zoom types Enlarge Tele Restore WideWhat is Extended optical zoom EZ? Basics 2 Taking pictures with zoom Backlight compensation Simple Mode only Set to Adjust the focusBasics 3 TakingMODE pictures with Simple ‘SIMPLE MODE’ menu Display Simple Mode Select desired item MenuSelect desired setting Finish Setting While picture is displayed Select ‘YES’ Viewing your pictures instantlyDisplay picture Enlarge picture 4x/8x To fast-forward rewind Viewing your pictures PlaySet to Scroll through pictures Select the pictures to delete Repeat Deleting picturesWhile picture is Select ‘YES’ Displayed P.31 Select type of deletion Guide lines Display in Playback modeApplications Record Histogram Display ‘LCD MODE’ Select modePower LCD Makingsee LCD monitor easier to Simple Mode ‘10SEC.’ Taking pictures with self-timerDisplay ‘SELFTIMER’ Select time duration Adjust focus Display ‘FLASH’ Select the desired type Applications 4 Taking pictures with flashTypes Available types in each mode default setting Available types vary depending on the mode in useScene Mode Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’ Taking pictures with exposure compensationDisplay ‘EXPOSURE’ Select a value Jitter correction Optical image stabilizerTo view jitter/movement detection demo screen Select scene SceneTaking pictures according to Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ Sunset High Sens Starry SKY Fireworks Portrait Soft SkinScenery Party Candle Light Baby PET Scene Uses, functions Scene Using flash in scene modes P.37 Tips, notes Main fixed settings High Sens Taking pictures according to Flash Forced OFF AF Assist Lamp OFF Sensitivity ISO100 Take a picture P.24 Set to Take a picture P.24Taking close-up pictures of flowers, etc Set to Aspect and picture quality Applications 9 Taking motion picturesSet to Start recording Estimated recording time Set departure date Useful features for travelSelect ‘TRAVEL DATE’ from Setup menu P.18 Select ‘SET’ Recording holiday duration Travel Date Select Select ‘WORLD TIME’ from Setup menu P.18,20Registering local time at your overseas destination Select ‘HOME’ Balance Using REC menuSetting white balance manually White balance fine adjustment excluding ‘AWB’ Sensitivity Applicable modes SettingsSensitivity Aspect Ratio PICT.SIZE PICT.MODEAspect Ratio OFF Metering ModeQuality Audio REC Use or if focus is difficult to align with AF ModeApplicable modes Settings High-speed focus Burst Low speed Settings Burst setting Speed No. of picturesCONT.AF High speed Slow Shutter Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignmentApplicable modes Settings OFF Do not use / on Use AF Assist Lamp Clock SET COL. ModeSet to one from ‘ ’ Display ‘Quick setting’ Select item Select setting Select ‘REC’ Aspect Ratio Quality Selftimer OFF/2SECTaking/viewing clipboard Taking clipboard pictures clipboard recording Expand Change Position Viewing clipboard pictures clipboard playback Clipboard menu Taking/viewing clipboardSelect item Select picture with Applications Viewing as listSet to Set to multiple screen display Press ‘MENU/SET’ Viewing motion pictures Pictures with audioSelect and play picture Create still picture Motion pictures DMC-TZ3 onlyCreating still pictures from During playback, pause at desired moment Select ‘DUAL DISPLAY’ from Play menu P.17 View pictures Applications 4 Using Play menuDual Display DMC-TZ3 only Slide Show Select ‘ON’ Select picture repeat FavoriteSelect ‘START’ Select ‘FAVORITE’ from Play menu P.17 Select ‘ON’ Select picture Rotate DispDate Stamp Select ‘ROTATE DISP.’ from Play menu P.17 Select items and make Settings for eachSelect ‘DATE STAMP’ from Play menu P.17 Select picture Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ Select picture and set number to print repeat Dpof PrintTo complete Protect Select picture and make settingPicture protected To release Select whether to delete original picture Audio DUBResize Stop recording Trim Select whether to delete original picture TrimmingSelect ‘TRIMMING’ from Play menu P.17 Select picture Select area to trim From Play menu Aspect ConvCopy Select ‘ASPECT CONV.’ Select ‘FORMAT’ from Select ‘YES’ Play menu P.17 To cancel during PressFormat Select picture for Select ‘YES’ Screen shown is example USB cable Always use cable supplied Using with computerDo not move the mode dial while connected to computer Connect camera to computer Macintosh Connecting with PTP Picture Transfer ProtocolWindows Drives are displayed in ‘My Computer’ folder Printing Select ‘PRINT START’ Select picture to printSelect ‘MULTI PRINT’ Card Size PostcardLetter Set to auxiliary input Viewing on TV screenConnect camera to TV Turn on TV Turn on camera Set to Recording List of LCD monitor displays Playback Simple Mode Message displays Write Error Please Check the Card Memory Card Error Please Check the CardMemory Card Error Memory Card Parameter Error Read Error Please Check the Card Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring Using Panasonic cards is recommendedWhich cards can I use? How can I easily send pictures to my computer? Recording Battery, power LCD monitor Playback Flash TV, computer, printer Others Caring for your camera When in useWhen not using for a while Others 4 Usage cautions and notes Memory cards Battery Recording time capacity motion pictures Varies according to following settingsRecording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity still pictures PICT.MODE P.47 Picture smoothness Fps frames per second Aspect Ratio7M P.52 Quality picture quality High Standard P.53 Image sensor Specifications Microphone Optional accessories For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Request for Service Notice Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyUSA Only Ninety Days Limited Warranty For USA OnlyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA Only Avertissement Précautions à prendre pour le Canada Propos du chargeur de batterie Propos du bloc-batterie 74, 76 List of LCD monitor displays P.80Number of Recordable Pictures 11, 74 Picture Quality Setting Motion PicturePicture Quality Setting Simple Mode Operational Sound Memo Memo Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc