156, Transferring images to a PC | Panasonic DMC-TZ55 instruction

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Transferring images to a PC

1 Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).

•Please turn this unit on and your PC before connecting.

•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.)

•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).

AUSB connection cable (supplied) B Align the marks, and insert.

2	Press 4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].
	• For Windows:	A drive ([Removable Disk]) is displayed in [Computer]
3	• For Mac:	A drive ([NO_NAME]) is displayed on the desktop
	Drag and drop files and folders in the camera to the PC.

•When the image transfer is complete, disconnect the USB connection cable safely.

•If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the alarm beeps.

Disconnect the USB connection cable safely. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.

•Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.

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Panasonic DMC-TZ55 operating instructions 156, Transferring images to a PC, Press 4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SET

Contents

Operating Instructions for advanced features F0414MR0 Contents Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash setting 102 104110 111 Wi-FiRfunction 122 Wi-Fi Setup Menu 151Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet 125 About Connections 143 About Condensation When the lens is fogged up Care of the cameraDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Standard Accessories Names and Functions of Main Parts Lens barrier Monitor P56, 163Or Press Peel off the protective film before use Mode dial P25 Card/Battery door P12 Release lever P12Strap eyelet P24 Lens barrel Hdmi socket P153 You can adjust the angle of the monitor When closingMonitor Recording from a variety of angles Charging the Battery Inserting the Battery Charging When using the AC adaptor supplied Battery indicationBattery indication is displayed on the monitor Outlet or computer Since characteristic swelling may occur Recording motion pictures When Rec Quality is set to FHD Recording still picturesRecording conditions by Cipa standard Playback Playback time Inserting and Removing the Card optional Do not touch the connection terminals of the card Following operations can be performed using this unit About the Built-in Memory/the CardBuilt-in Memory Card Preparation Available recording time when recording motion pictures Recording Built-in Memory 32 GB 64 GB Quality settingNumber of recordable pictures Number Setting Date/Time Clock Set Clock is not set when the camera is shippedPress camera ON/OFF button Press MENU/SET to set Changing the Clock Setting Tips for taking good pictures Fit the strap and hold the camera carefullyPreventing jitter camera shake Direction Detection Function Rotate Disp Selecting the Recording Mode Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial Taking pictures using the automatic function Set the mode dial toRecording Mode Press the shutter button halfway to focus P32 When taking pictures When recording motion picturesScene Detection Portrait Scenery Low Light Macro Changing the settings Backlight CompensationFollowing menus can be set Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode Motion Deblur IHandheld Night ShotIHDR About the flash P59 Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings Programme AE Mode Focusing Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto ModeAF area B Sound Picture Recording Motion Pictures Start recording by pressing the motion picture buttonApplicable modes About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures About zooming while recording motion pictures Recording quality setting Picture size FHD/HD Flash setting is fixed to ŒRecording still pictures while recording motion pictures Playing Back Press Press 2/1 to select picturesPlaying Back Motion Pictures Operations during Motion Picture Playback Using the Playback Zoom Displaying Multiple Screens Multi PlaybackRotate the zoom lever towards L W Rotate the zoom lever towards Z T Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture Press 3 to pause motion picture playback Press MENU/SETPicture Size Quality When Delete Multi is selected Press MENU/SET Deleting PicturesTo delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then Press Setting the Menu Setting menu items Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press MENU/SET Using the Quick Menu About the Setup Menu Setting Date/TimeURL display/USB connection/QR Code display Destination Travel destination area Beep Level Low High OFF Beep ToneBrightness Contrast · Saturation ON/OFF It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposureMonitor Luminance Histogram Auto Power Off 2MIN./5MIN./10MIN./OFF ECO Monitor Power SaveAngle of view for motion picture recording can be checked Brightness of the monitor is lowered Recording or setup settings are reset to the default SEC SECPictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed PAL Video output is set to PAL systemTV Connection Rotate Disp Built-in memory or card is formatted Set the language displayed on the screenVersion Disp Format Self Shot Mode Taking Pictures with Yourself Included Self ShotRotate the monitor as shown in the figure Settings Look at the lens when recordingDecide on your poses while looking at the monitor Exit the menu after it is set Taking panorama pictures in Self Shot Mode Technique for Panorama Shot Mode Taking care not to shake it Step Playback Mode About the MonitorPress DISP. to change Number of recordable pictures Available recording time Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards WideRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom EZ Intelligent ZoomDigital Zoom Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash settingPress 1 ‰ Applicable modes Flash Settings Description of settings Feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash isSlow Sync Use of flash is not permitted Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed SecFlash setting Available flash range approximation Taking Close-up Pictures AF Macro/Macro Zoom OFF Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Compensating the Exposure UnderexposedOverexposed Compensate the exposure Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket Is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is setWith Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture D0 EV J1 EV I1 EV Aperture-Priority AE Mode Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter SpeedPress Exposure Press 2/1 to set the aperture value Shutter-Priority AE Mode Press 3/4 to set the shutter speedShutter Speed Manual Exposure Mode Aperture Value a Shutter Speed BManual Exposure Assistance Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode After confirming the recording direction, press MENU/SET Technique for Panorama Shot Mode About playback Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded Portrait Soft SkinScenery Sports Night Portrait Night SceneryHandheld Night Shot This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape What Is HDR? Food Baby1/Baby2 PetSunset Birthday Name Setting the shutter speed High SensStarry Sky Glass Through Creative Control Mode Taking Pictures with different image effects Expressive RetroOld Days High Key Low Key SepiaDynamic Monochrome Impressive Art High Dynamic Cross ProcessToy Effect This effect gives your photo a dramatic colour look Miniature Effect Soft FocusThis effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel Star Filter One Point ColorCheck the colour you have set, and then press MENU/SET Taking Pictures in Custom Mode Custom set Description of settings Recording using registered custom set When calling up a custom set registered forTo change the menu settings Entering Text Using the Rec Menu For details on Rec menu settings, refer to P41Picture Size Quality Sensitivity Automatic adjustment White Balance Setting the White Balance manually Auto White Balance Finely adjusting the White Balance Press MENU/SET to finish AF Mode About š Face Detection Metering Mode Settings ON/OFF ExposureZoom Settings Description of settings Number Flash setting is fixed to ‰Burst Flash setting is fixed to Œ except for AF Assist Lamp 100 Red-Eye RemovalStabilizer 101 Date StampSelf Shot You can take a picture with date and time of recording Using the Motion Picture Menu For details on Motion Picture menu settings, refer to P41102 Rec Quality 103 Continuous AFWind Cut This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording Various methods of playback 104You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods 105 Slide ShowPress 3/4 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Operations during slide show Changing the slide show settings 106To filter images for slide show playback Screen effects can be added to picture transitions 107 Filtering PlaySelection Select Date You can play back pictures taken on each date 108 109 CalendarPress 3/4/2/1 to select the date you want to search Press MENU/SET to display a list of pictures Having Fun with Recorded Pictures Creative Retouch 110Press 2/ 1 to select a picture, and then press Press 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press MENU/SET Using the Playback Menu For details on Playback menu settings, refer to P41111 Location Logging 112 Title EditMENU/SET to set Enter the text. P87 113 Text Stamp 114 Press Press 3 to select OK, and then press MENU/SETCreative Retouch It cannot be restored once divided 115Video Divide Press 3 at the location to divide 116 ResizePress 2/1 to select the size, and then press Menu Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press Disp 117 Cropping 118 Print Set 119 To print the date 120 Protect 121 Copy Wi-FiRfunction Use the camera as a wireless LAN device122 Before Use About the Wi-Fi connection lamp About the Wi-Fi buttonPressing Wi-Fi before connecting to Wi-Fi PressingWi-Fiwhen using a Wi-Fi connection What you can do with the Wi-Fi function When sending images to PC124 Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Installing the smartphone/tablet app Image App Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet125 Image App is an application provided by Panasonic Connecting to a smartphone/tablet Press and hold Wi-Fi126 If you are using an iOS device When scanning the QR code to set up a connection127 Operate the smartphone/tablet If you are using an Android device When using an Ssid and password to set up a connection128 Start Image App. P125 Select QR code 129 Changing the connection methodOn your smartphone/tablet Start Image App. P125 130 Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet remote recordingPlaying back pictures in the camera Select 131 Saving images stored in the camera 132 Methods for sending and images that can be sentClick the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu Send Images While Recording When connecting with Manual Connection in Direct 133On your smartphone/tablet Take pictures 134 Single setting 135Press 3/4 to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture Press MENU/SET When sending images to PC 136On the camera On your PC 137 138 To transfer images automatically Smart Transfer 139Example of Auto Transfer To perform Smart Transfer, follow the steps below Configuring Smart Transfer 140Set the transfer destination 141 Transferring automaticallyTransfer images instantly 142 Set DestinationCharge Priority Display Log Via Network Connects via a wireless access point About Connections143 Direct Your device connects directly to this unit Connecting from your house via the network 144 Search for available wireless access points 145Press 3/4 to select the encryption type, and press MENU/SET Common Key To WPS mode Device. The Ssid and password are146 Press 3/4 to select WPS Push-Button and then press 147 148 Checking the connection detail of the history or favourite About settings for sending images 149Images that can be sent MP4¢ Changing the settings for sending images 150Send Images While Recording Send Images Stored in the Camera Wi-Fi Setup Menu 151 Setup Wi-Fi Password152 Delete Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 153Connect the camera and a TV To connect with an Hdmi micro cable 154 To connect with an AV cable optional Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your 155 156 Transferring images to a PCPress 4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SET Drag and drop files and folders in the camera to the PC Connection in the PTP Mode 157About the folder structure of the camera Printing the Pictures 158Press 3 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET 159 Selecting a single picture and printing itSelecting multiple pictures and printing them Print Settings 160Print with Date Num.of prints 161 Paper Size When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper 162Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit Screen Display 163Recording 164 100 03s Message Display 165 Memory Card Error/This memory card cannot be used This battery cannot be used166 Insert SD card again/Try another card 167 No picture to sendConnection failed Cannot connect to server Troubleshooting Battery and power source168 169 Recording 170 Recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the pictureMotion picture recording stops in the middle Recording by Panorama Shot Mode is ended before finishing 171Burst speed is slow Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possible 172 Monitor 173 FlashPlayback Flash is not activated 174 Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to blackThumbnail is displayed appears on the screen Clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures About the Wi-Fi function General tips for using a Wi-Fi connectionAbout a wireless access point 175 PC is not recognised when I use a Wi-Fi connection 176Images cannot be transmitted to a PC Have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi 177There is an image that could not be transmitted Transmission of the image fails midway 178 TV, PC and printer 179 Others 180 181 182 About the lens 183 When uploading images on web services 184Disclaimer When not using the camera for a long period of time 185About the picture data About tripods or unipods