Panasonic DMC-TZ55 - page 174

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Others

•Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P22)

•When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched, they may

display dates differing from the actu al dates on which the pictures were taken.

•When Red-Eye Removal ([ ], [ ]) is in operation, if you take a picture of a subject with red

colour surrounded by a skin tone colour, that red part may be corrected to black by the Red-Eye

Removal function.

>It is recommended to take a picture with the flash setting set to [‡], [‰] or [Œ], or

[Red-EyeRemoval] on the [Rec] menu set to [OFF]. (P100)

•Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment?

In such cases, these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.

•This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, a clicking

sound is heard, and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.

•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated during

the recording of a motion picture.

•Even if a compatible MP4 playback device is used, the video or sound quality of the recorded motion

pictures may be poor, or they may not be able to be played. The recorded data may also not be

displayed properly in certain cases.

With a Calendar Search, pictures display dates differing from the actual dates on

which the pictures were taken.

White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.

•If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round

spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting off of particles

of dust in the air. This is not a malfunction.

Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to black.

[Thumbnail is displayed] appears on the screen.

A clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures.

Motion pictures recorded with this model cannot be played back on other equipment.

Contents

Main Contents Before Use Preparation Basic Recording Playback/Editing Wi-Fi Connecting to other equipment Others Care of the camera Standard Accessories Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 4 5 3 6 87 910 11 Page Page Charging the Battery 1 2 3 Charging Page Page Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures Page Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) 1 2 3 About the Built-in Memory/the Card Page Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Page Tips for taking good pictures Preventing jitter (camera shake) Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Selecting the Recording Mode Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) 2 3 further), and take the picture. Page Changing the settings Page Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme AE Mode) 2 3 Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. 1X 1 2 Recording Motion Pictures 2 button again. 1 motion picture button. Page During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Playing Back 2 Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). 1 2 Deleting Pictures 3 4 Setting the Menu 1 Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [AF Mode] from [] ([1-Area]) to [] ([Face Detection]) Setting menu items 2 Close the menu Press [ ] repeatedly until the recording/ playback screen is displayed. 3 4 A Page About the Setup Menu 1 2 Page Page Page Page Page Taking Pictures with Yourself Included 1 figure. 2 number of pictures to be taken, and other details. 3 4 press it fully to take the picture. Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Page About the Monitor Press [DISP.] to change. In Recording Mode 1Number of recordable pictures 2Available recording time In Playback Mode Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. Optical Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash 1 2 * + : ; , / 5 - . 1 9 Page Taking Close-up Pictures 1 2 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 3 then press it fully to take the pi cture. Compensating the Exposure 1 2 Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket 1 [Auto Bracket] is displayed. 2 range of the exposure and then press Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Page 3 Taking panorama pictures 2 3 5 4 6 camera in a small circle in the direction selected in Step 2. 7 Page Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded 2 [Portrait] [Soft Skin] [Scenery] [Sports] [Night Portrait] [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [Food] 1 2 3 4 [Baby1]/[Baby2] [Pet] [Sunset] [High Sens.] [Starry Sky] [Glass Through] Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) 2 Page Page [High Dynamic] [Cross Process] [Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] Page Taking Pictures in Custom Mode 1 2 3 2 Entering Text 1 2 to end text input. Using the [Rec] Menu [Picture Size] [Quality] [Sensitivity] [White Balance] 1 2 1 2 3 [AF Mode] Page [Metering Mode] [i.Exposure] [i.Zoom] [Digital Zoom] [Burst] [AF Assist Lamp] [Red-Eye Removal] [Stabilizer] [Date Stamp] [Self Shot] Using the [Motion Picture] Menu [Rec Quality] [Continuous AF] [Wind Cut] Page [Slide Show] Press 3/4 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET]. Page 1 2 [Filtering Play] * , . Page 1 2 3 Having Fun with Recorded Pictures 1 2 1 2 3 Using the [Playback] Menu [Location Logging] 1 2 3 4 on pictures, then press [MENU/SET]. 1 2 3 1 4 [Title Edit] 3 [MENU/SET] to set. 1 4 5 6 3 7 8 [Creative Retouch] [Video Divide] 1 2 SET]. 3 4 1 [Resize] 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 4 1 2 3 Page 1 1 2 [Protect] 3 1 2 [Copy] Wi-FiR function Pressing and holding [Wi-Fi] before connecting to Wi-Fi (When connecting to a smartphone/tablet) Page Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Installing the smartphone/tablet app Image App 1 2 3 4 1 Connecting to a smartphone/tablet Page Page 2 3 2 4 1 2 Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) Playing back pictures in the camera Saving images stored in the camera Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera 3 4 6 7 3 4 6 7 When sending images to PC 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 6 7 8 To transfer images automatically 1 2 Page Page Page About Connections Connecting from your house (via the network) 1 2 3 1 2 1On the screen displayed in step 1 of If you are not sure about the WPS 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 [Favorite Connection], and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 then press [MENU/SET]. 2 3 4 2 3 4 About settings for sending images Page [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu 1 2 Page Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 1 2 3 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC 1 2 3 Transferring images to a PC Page Printing the Pictures 1 2 1 2 3 Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 2 Print Settings [Paper Size] Page Screen Display 1X R8 8 1/51/51/5 100100 00010001100 0001 03s03s03s Message Display Page Page Troubleshooting Battery and power source Recording Page Page Monitor Flash Playback Page About the Wi-Fi function Page Page TV, PC and printer Others Page Cautions for Use