Panasonic DMC-TZ50 operating instructions

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ50

Contents

Main Operating Instructions Digital Camera 2 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 3 Information for Your Safety WARNING: Quick start guide 4 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 5 1 2 and the card 6 5 3 4 Record Record, view, save those precious moments. Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens! With your printer At digital photo center Contents Applications (Record) Before use Preparations Basics Contents 10 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 11 Applications (Record) Applications (View) Connecting with other devices 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 1 16 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 17 2 plug into electrical outlet 2 2 18 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 19 3 2 3 4 20 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 21 Menu type To restore default settings 1 5 22 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 23 24 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 25 5 26 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 27 5 28 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 29 Basics 1 Taking picture with Automatic scene distinction automatic settings 2 3 4 Backlight compensation To use flash 30 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 31 2 3 4 To use zoom To use flash To adjust image brightness 1 Optical zoom and extended optical zoom (EZ) To enlarge quickly to max. ratio EASY ZOOM 34 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 35 Taking pictures with zoom 1Display REC menu 3Select ON 2Select DIGITAL ZOOM 4Finish 1 2 To enlarge (playback zoom) 1 Changing recording information display Basics 5Deleting pictures 4 3 1 2 Available types in each mode ( : default setting) Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom 40 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 41 (Record) 4 3 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 1 2 3 2 (Record) 5Taking pictures with self-timer EXPOSURE 1 2 1 (Record) 6Taking pictures with exposure compensation 44 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 45 1 2 3 To avoid displaying scene menu (Record) 7 Taking pictures according to the scene 46 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 47 SOFT SKIN SELF SCENERY 48 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 49 BABY PET SUNSET (Record) 7 T aking pictures according to 50 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 51 STARRY SKY FIREWORKS BEACH SNOW 1 2 To viewing motion pictures (P.68) 3 7 4 1 2 3 Set destination area 1 2 (Record) 9Useful features for travel PICTURE SIZE Settings: 56 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 57 ASPECT RATIO Set-up: Set-up: Mode dial Press MENU/SET Select ASPECT RATIO Settings: 58 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 59 WHITE BALANCE White balance fine adjustment (excluding AWB) Setting white balance manually ( ) 60 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 61 Set-up: CONTINUOUS AF Set-up: Mode dial Press MENU/SET Select CONTINUOUS AF (P.20) Settings: OFF /ON 62 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 63 DIGITAL ZOOM COLOR MODE STABILIZER 1 2 3 Viewing clipboard pictures 1 2 To delete clipboard pictures Press (delete) in step 2 above. (P.36) If internal memory is full Zoom mark 3 Quick setting To restore Turn to T side To change from 12/30-screen display to single- screen display 1 Applications (View) 3Different playback methods 1 playback Set-up: REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except or ) Creating still pictures from motion pictures During playback, pause at desired moment Create still picture Select YES and set 1 SLIDE SHOW 3 Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended for when viewing on TV screen. Set-up: Press MENU/SET Select SLIDE SHOW (P.20) 1 2 To delete pictures Press (delete). 72 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 73 Applications (View) 4 Using PLAYBACK menu 1 3 4 To edit SET correct text and press EXIT press to return to the menu. TEXT STAMP 1 3 74 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 75 Applications (View) 4Using PLAYBACK menu MULTI 1 To check stamped text playback zoom (P.35) 3 RESIZE Set-up: Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select RESIZE (P.20) SINGLE 1 4 Set-up: Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select ROTATE DISP. (P.20) 2 1 ROTATE Set-up: Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select ROTATE DISP.: ON ROTATE (P.20) Select picture with and set ASPECT CONV. 1 Set-up: 2 1 3 Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select DPOF PRINT (P.20) T o release all PROTECT 1 5 4 3 2 1 with other devices 2Printing 5 4 3 84 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 85 Connecting with other devices 2Printing (Continued) Making print settings on camera Printing multiple pictures Select MULTI PRINT in step 5 on the previous page 1 2 3 View on TV with component terminal If your TV has an SD memory card slot, you can view still pictures by inserting card directly. 88 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 89 In recording Others 1 List of LCD monitor displays In playback 90 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 91 Others 2 Message displays 92 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 93 Others 3 Q&A Troubleshooting How do I get the date printed? FAQ Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring 94 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 95 Others 3Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording (continued) LCD monitor LCD monitor (continued) 96 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 97 Others 3Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) Playback (continued) TV, computer, printer Others 98 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 99 Others 4Usage cautions and notes When in use Caring for your camera When not using for a while 100 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 101 Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Recording time capacity (motion pictures) Varies according to PICTURE MODE (P.52) setting. Varies according to ASPECT RATIO (P.56), PICTURE SIZE (P.55), or QUALITY (P.55) settings. Others 5 Recording picture/time capacity 102 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 103 Others 6Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for your safety 104 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 105 Others 7Optional accessories Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 106 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 107 Request for Service Notice Request for Service Notice: Limited Warranty Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty 108 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 109 Customer Services Directory 110 VQT1U22 VQT1U22 111 Index A B C D P VQT1U22