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Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
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Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
Quick start guide
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Print
Record, view, save those precious moments.
at home, or at a digital photo center
Record
Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens!
Print
Record, view, save those precious moments.
at home, or at a digital photo center
Record
Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens!
INDEX
Applications (Record)
Before use Preparations
Basics
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INDEX
Applications (Record)
Before use Preparations
Basics
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INDEX
Applications (Record)
Applications (View)
Connecting with other devices
Others
INDEX
Applications (Record)
Applications (View)
Connecting with other devices
Others
Before use
Accessories
Do a test shot first!
We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage.
Certain pictures cannot be played back
Before use
Accessories
Do a test shot first!
We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage.
Certain pictures cannot be played back
Names of parts
Mode dial
Cursor button
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Names of parts
Mode dial
Cursor button
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plug into electrical outlet
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plug into electrical outlet
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Menu type
To restore default settings
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Menu type
To restore default settings
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Basics 1 Taking picture with
Status indicator
To cancel compensation
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Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.
Backlight compensation
(brighten subject against backlight)
Press again.
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Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.
Backlight compensation
(brighten subject against backlight)
Press again.
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To use zoom
To use flash
To adjust image brightness
To take close-up pictures
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To use zoom
To use flash
To adjust image brightness
To take close-up pictures
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Optical zoom and extended optical zoom (EZ)
To enlarge quickly to max. ratio EASY ZOOM
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Optical zoom and extended optical zoom (EZ)
To enlarge quickly to max. ratio EASY ZOOM
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1Display REC menu 3Select ON
2Select DIGITAL ZOOM 4Finish
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To enlarge (playback zoom)
To playback as list
1Display REC menu 3Select ON
2Select DIGITAL ZOOM 4Finish
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To enlarge (playback zoom)
To playback as list
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Changing recording information display
Basics 5Deleting pictures
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Changing recording information display
Basics 5Deleting pictures
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Available types in each mode ( : default setting)
Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom
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(Record) 2Taking pictures with flash
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Available types in each mode ( : default setting)
Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom
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Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject TELE MACRO function
Mode dial set to: 1 1
When not using MACRO: 3
Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment
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Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject TELE MACRO function
Mode dial set to: 1 1
When not using MACRO: 3
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(Record) 5Taking pictures with self-timer
EXPOSURE
AUTO BRACKET
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(Record) 5Taking pictures with self-timer
EXPOSURE
AUTO BRACKET
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To avoid displaying scene menu
(Record) 7 Taking pictures according to
the scene
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To avoid displaying scene menu
(Record) 7 Taking pictures according to
the scene
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SOFT SKIN
SELF
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SOFT SKIN
SELF
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the scene
BABY
PET
SUNSET
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the scene
BABY
PET
SUNSET
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the scene
STARRY SKY
FIREWORKS
BEACH
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the scene
STARRY SKY
FIREWORKS
BEACH
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To viewing motion pictures (P.68)
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To viewing motion pictures (P.68)
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Set destination area
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If actual destination is unavailable, select based on difference with home time.
Default setting: Quick setting (P.66) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus.
PICTURE SIZE
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Set destination area
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If actual destination is unavailable, select based on difference with home time.
Default setting: Quick setting (P.66) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus.
PICTURE SIZE
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ASPECT RATIO
Set-up:
Set-up: Mode dial Press MENU/SET Select ASPECT
Settings:
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ASPECT RATIO
Set-up:
Set-up: Mode dial Press MENU/SET Select ASPECT
Settings:
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WHITE BALANCE
White balance fine adjustment (excluding AWB)
Setting white balance manually ( )
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WHITE BALANCE
White balance fine adjustment (excluding AWB)
Setting white balance manually ( )
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Set-up:
CONTINUOUS AF
BURST
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Set-up:
CONTINUOUS AF
BURST
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DIGITAL ZOOM
COLOR MODE
STABILIZER
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DIGITAL ZOOM
COLOR MODE
STABILIZER
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Viewing clipboard pictures
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To delete clipboard pictures Press (delete) in step 2 above. (P.36) If internal memory is full
Zoom mark
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Viewing clipboard pictures
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To delete clipboard pictures Press (delete) in step 2 above. (P.36) If internal memory is full
Zoom mark
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Quick setting
To restore
Turn to T side
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Quick setting
To restore
Turn to T side
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Applications
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playback
Set-up: REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )
Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only)
During playback, pause at desired moment Create still picture Select YES and set
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Applications
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playback
Set-up: REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )
Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only)
During playback, pause at desired moment Create still picture Select YES and set
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Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended for when viewing on TV screen.
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Set-up: Press MENU/SET Select SLIDE SHOW (P.20)
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To delete pictures Press (delete).
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SLIDE SHOW
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Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended for when viewing on TV screen.
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Set-up: Press MENU/SET Select SLIDE SHOW (P.20)
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To delete pictures Press (delete).
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Applications (View) 4 Using PLAYBACK menu
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To edit SET correct text and press EXIT
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TEXT STAMP
PLAYBACK menu Select TEXT STAMP
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Applications (View) 4 Using PLAYBACK menu
Set-up:
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To edit SET correct text and press EXIT
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TEXT STAMP
PLAYBACK menu Select TEXT STAMP
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Applications (View) 4Using PLAYBACK menu
MULTI
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To check stamped text playback zoom (P.35)
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RESIZE
PLAYBACK menu Select RESIZE (P.20) SINGLE
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To check stamped text playback zoom (P.35)
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RESIZE
PLAYBACK menu Select RESIZE (P.20) SINGLE
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PLAYBACK menu Select ROTATE DISP. (P.20)
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ROTATE
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PLAYBACK menu Select ROTATE DISP. (P.20)
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ROTATE
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Set-up:
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Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select DPOF PRINT (P.20)
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Set-up:
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Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select DPOF PRINT (P.20)
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with other devices 2Printing
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with other devices 2Printing
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Connecting with other devices 2Printing (Continued)
Making print settings on camera
Printing multiple pictures
Select MULTI PRINT in step 5 on the previous page
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Connecting with other devices 2Printing (Continued)
Making print settings on camera
Printing multiple pictures
Select MULTI PRINT in step 5 on the previous page
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View on TV with component terminal
If your TV has an SD memory card slot, you can view still pictures by inserting a card directly.
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View on TV with component terminal
If your TV has an SD memory card slot, you can view still pictures by inserting a card directly.
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In recording
Others 1 List of LCD monitor displays
In playback
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In recording
Others 1 List of LCD monitor displays
In playback
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Others 2 Message displays
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Others 2 Message displays
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Others 3 Q&A Troubleshooting
How do I get the date printed?
FAQ
Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring
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Others 3 Q&A Troubleshooting
How do I get the date printed?
FAQ
Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring
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Recording (continued)
LCD monitor
LCD monitor (continued)
Flash
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Recording (continued)
LCD monitor
LCD monitor (continued)
Flash
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Playback (continued)
TV, computer, printer
Others
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Playback (continued)
TV, computer, printer
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Others 4Usage cautions and notes
When in use
Caring for your camera
When not using for a while
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Others 4Usage cautions and notes
When in use
Caring for your camera
When not using for a while
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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
Recording time capacity (motion pictures) Varies according to PICTURE MODE (P.52) setting.
A maximum of approx. 2 GB can be recorded in any one session. (Screen display also up to 2 GB)
Varies according to ASPECT RATIO (P.56), PICTURE SIZE (P.55), or QUALITY (P.55) settings.
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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
Recording time capacity (motion pictures) Varies according to PICTURE MODE (P.52) setting.
A maximum of approx. 2 GB can be recorded in any one session. (Screen display also up to 2 GB)
Varies according to ASPECT RATIO (P.56), PICTURE SIZE (P.55), or QUALITY (P.55) settings.
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Others 6Specifications
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for your safety
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Others 6Specifications
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for your safety
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Others 7Optional accessories Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)
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Others 7Optional accessories Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)
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Request for Service Notice
Request for Service Notice:
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty
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Request for Service Notice
Request for Service Notice:
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty
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Customer Services Directory
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Customer Services Directory
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Prcautions prendre
AVERTISSEMENT :
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Prcautions prendre
AVERTISSEMENT :
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