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Panasonic DMC-TZ55 Selecting the Recording Mode, Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial

Models: DMC-TZ55

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Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode

Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.

• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the	
desired mode.

Align a desired mode with part A.

∫List of Recording Modes

¦Intelligent Auto Mode (P26)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

Programme AE Mode (P31)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P67)

The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P68)

The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

Manual Exposure Mode (P69)

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

Custom Mode (P85)

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

Panorama Shot Mode (P70)

This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.

ÛScene Mode (P73)

This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Creative Control Mode (P79)

Record while checking the image effect.

•If you keep rotating the mode dial, screens may switch slower.

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Panasonic DMC-TZ55 operating instructions Selecting the Recording Mode, Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial

Contents

F0414MR0 Operating Instructions for advanced featuresContents Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash104 102110 111Wi-Fi Setup Menu 151 Wi-FiRfunction 122Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet 125 About Connections 143Care of the camera About Condensation When the lens is fogged upDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Standard Accessories Lens barrier Monitor P56, 163 Names and Functions of Main PartsOr Press Peel off the protective film before useCard/Battery door P12 Release lever P12 Mode dial P25Strap eyelet P24 Lens barrel Hdmi socket P153When closing You can adjust the angle of the monitorMonitor Recording from a variety of anglesCharging the Battery Inserting the Battery Charging Battery indication When using the AC adaptor suppliedBattery indication is displayed on the monitor Outlet or computerSince characteristic swelling may occur Recording still pictures Recording motion pictures When Rec Quality is set to FHDRecording conditions by Cipa standard Playback time PlaybackDo not touch the connection terminals of the card Inserting and Removing the Card optionalAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Following operations can be performed using this unitBuilt-in Memory CardPreparation Recording Built-in Memory 32 GB 64 GB Quality setting Available recording time when recording motion picturesNumber of recordable pictures NumberClock is not set when the camera is shipped Setting Date/Time Clock SetPress camera ON/OFF button Press MENU/SET to setChanging the Clock Setting Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Tips for taking good picturesPreventing jitter camera shake Direction Detection Function Rotate DispSwitching the mode by rotating the mode dial Selecting the Recording ModeSet the mode dial to Taking pictures using the automatic functionRecording Mode P32 Press the shutter button halfway to focusWhen recording motion pictures When taking picturesScene Detection Portrait Scenery Low Light MacroBacklight Compensation Changing the settingsFollowing menus can be set IHandheld Night Shot Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode Motion DeblurIHDR About the flash P59Programme AE Mode Taking Pictures with Your Favourite SettingsRange of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode FocusingAF area B SoundPicture Start recording by pressing the motion picture button Recording Motion PicturesApplicable modes About the compatibility of the recorded motion picturesAbout zooming while recording motion pictures Flash setting is fixed to Œ Recording quality setting Picture size FHD/HDRecording still pictures while recording motion pictures Press Press 2/1 to select pictures Playing BackPlaying Back Motion Pictures Operations during Motion Picture PlaybackDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Using the Playback ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards L W Rotate the zoom lever towards Z TPress 3 to pause motion picture playback Press MENU/SET Creating Still Pictures from a Motion PicturePicture Size Quality Deleting Pictures When Delete Multi is selected Press MENU/SETTo delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then PressSetting menu items Setting the MenuPress 3/4 to select the menu item and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SETUsing the Quick Menu Setting Date/Time About the Setup MenuURL display/USB connection/QR Code display Destination Travel destination areaLow High OFF Beep Tone Beep LevelBrightness Contrast · SaturationIt allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure ON/OFFMonitor Luminance Histogram2MIN./5MIN./10MIN./OFF ECO Monitor Power Save Auto Power OffAngle of view for motion picture recording can be checked Brightness of the monitor is loweredSEC SEC Recording or setup settings are reset to the defaultPictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed Video output is set to PAL system PALTV Connection Rotate DispSet the language displayed on the screen Built-in memory or card is formattedVersion Disp FormatTaking Pictures with Yourself Included Self Shot Self Shot ModeRotate the monitor as shown in the figure Look at the lens when recording SettingsDecide on your poses while looking at the monitor Exit the menu after it is set Taking panorama pictures in Self Shot Mode Taking care not to shake it Step Technique for Panorama Shot ModeAbout the Monitor Playback ModePress DISP. to change Number of recordable pictures Available recording timeRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Using the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Optical ZoomIntelligent Zoom Extra Optical Zoom EZDigital Zoom Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashPress 1 ‰ Applicable modes FlashFeature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is Settings Description of settingsSlow Sync Use of flash is not permittedAvailable Flash Settings in Recording Mode Flash setting Shutter speed Sec Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Available flash range approximationOFF Taking Close-up Pictures AF Macro/Macro ZoomTaking Pictures with the Self-timer Underexposed Compensating the ExposureOverexposed Compensate the exposureIs set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set Taking Pictures Using Auto BracketWith Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture D0 EV J1 EV I1 EVTaking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Aperture-Priority AE ModePress Exposure Press 2/1 to set the aperture valuePress 3/4 to set the shutter speed Shutter-Priority AE ModeShutter Speed Aperture Value a Shutter Speed B Manual Exposure ModeManual Exposure Assistance After confirming the recording direction, press MENU/SET Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot ModeTechnique for Panorama Shot Mode About playback Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded Soft Skin PortraitScenery SportsNight Scenery Night PortraitHandheld Night Shot This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscapeFood What Is HDR?Pet Baby1/Baby2Sunset Birthday NameHigh Sens Setting the shutter speedStarry Sky Glass ThroughTaking Pictures with different image effects Creative Control ModeRetro ExpressiveOld Days High KeySepia Low KeyDynamic Monochrome Impressive ArtCross Process High DynamicToy Effect This effect gives your photo a dramatic colour lookSoft Focus Miniature EffectThis effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel One Point Color Star FilterCheck the colour you have set, and then press MENU/SET Custom set Description of settings Taking Pictures in Custom ModeWhen calling up a custom set registered for Recording using registered custom setTo change the menu settings Entering Text For details on Rec menu settings, refer to P41 Using the Rec MenuPicture Size Quality Sensitivity White Balance Automatic adjustmentAuto White Balance Setting the White Balance manuallyPress MENU/SET to finish Finely adjusting the White BalanceAF Mode About š Face Detection Metering Mode Exposure Settings ON/OFFZoom Flash setting is fixed to ‰ Settings Description of settings NumberBurst AF Assist Lamp Flash setting is fixed to Œ except forRed-Eye Removal 100Stabilizer Date Stamp 101Self Shot You can take a picture with date and time of recordingFor details on Motion Picture menu settings, refer to P41 Using the Motion Picture Menu102 Rec QualityContinuous AF 103Wind Cut This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording104 Various methods of playbackYou can play back the recorded pictures in various methods Slide Show 105Press 3/4 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Operations during slide show106 Changing the slide show settingsTo filter images for slide show playback Screen effects can be added to picture transitionsFiltering Play 107Selection Select Date You can play back pictures taken on each date108 Calendar 109Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date you want to search Press MENU/SET to display a list of pictures110 Having Fun with Recorded Pictures Creative RetouchPress 2/ 1 to select a picture, and then press Press 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press MENU/SETFor details on Playback menu settings, refer to P41 Using the Playback Menu111 Location LoggingTitle Edit 112MENU/SET to set Enter the text. P87Text Stamp 113Press Press 3 to select OK, and then press MENU/SET 114Creative Retouch 115 It cannot be restored once dividedVideo Divide Press 3 at the location to divideResize 116Press 2/1 to select the size, and then press Menu Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press DispCropping 117Print Set 118To print the date 119Protect 120Copy 121Use the camera as a wireless LAN device Wi-FiRfunction122 Before UseAbout the Wi-Fi button About the Wi-Fi connection lampPressing Wi-Fi before connecting to Wi-Fi PressingWi-Fiwhen using a Wi-Fi connectionWhen sending images to PC What you can do with the Wi-Fi function124 Controlling with a Smartphone/TabletControlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Installing the smartphone/tablet app Image App125 Image App is an application provided by PanasonicPress and hold Wi-Fi Connecting to a smartphone/tablet126 When scanning the QR code to set up a connection If you are using an iOS device127 Operate the smartphone/tabletWhen using an Ssid and password to set up a connection If you are using an Android device128 Start Image App. P125 Select QR codeChanging the connection method 129On your smartphone/tablet Start Image App. P125 Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet remote recording 130Playing back pictures in the camera SelectSaving images stored in the camera 131Methods for sending and images that can be sent 132Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu Send Images While Recording133 When connecting with Manual Connection in DirectOn your smartphone/tablet Take pictures134 135 Single settingPress 3/4 to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture Press MENU/SET136 When sending images to PCOn the camera On your PC137 138 139 To transfer images automatically Smart TransferExample of Auto Transfer To perform Smart Transfer, follow the steps below140 Configuring Smart TransferSet the transfer destination Transferring automatically 141Transfer images instantly Set Destination 142Charge Priority Display LogAbout Connections Via Network Connects via a wireless access point143 Direct Your device connects directly to this unit144 Connecting from your house via the network145 Search for available wireless access pointsPress 3/4 to select the encryption type, and press MENU/SET Common KeyDevice. The Ssid and password are To WPS mode146 Press 3/4 to select WPS Push-Button and then press147 Checking the connection detail of the history or favourite 148149 About settings for sending imagesImages that can be sent MP4¢150 Changing the settings for sending imagesSend Images While Recording Send Images Stored in the Camera151 Wi-Fi Setup MenuWi-Fi Password Setup152 Delete153 Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenConnect the camera and a TV To connect with an Hdmi micro cableTo connect with an AV cable optional 154155 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on yourTransferring images to a PC 156Press 4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SET Drag and drop files and folders in the camera to the PC157 Connection in the PTP ModeAbout the folder structure of the camera 158 Printing the PicturesPress 3 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET Selecting a single picture and printing it 159Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 160 Print SettingsPrint with Date Num.of printsPaper Size 161162 When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperLayout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit 163 Screen DisplayRecording 100 03s 164165 Message DisplayThis battery cannot be used Memory Card Error/This memory card cannot be used166 Insert SD card again/Try another cardNo picture to send 167Connection failed Cannot connect to serverBattery and power source Troubleshooting168 Recording 169Recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the picture 170Motion picture recording stops in the middle 171 Recording by Panorama Shot Mode is ended before finishingBurst speed is slow Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possibleMonitor 172Flash 173Playback Flash is not activatedRed part of the recorded image has changed colour to black 174Thumbnail is displayed appears on the screen Clicking sound is recorded in the motion picturesGeneral tips for using a Wi-Fi connection About the Wi-Fi functionAbout a wireless access point 175176 PC is not recognised when I use a Wi-Fi connectionImages cannot be transmitted to a PC 177 Have forgotten the password for the Wi-FiThere is an image that could not be transmitted Transmission of the image fails midwayTV, PC and printer 178Others 179180 181 About the lens 182183 184 When uploading images on web servicesDisclaimer 185 When not using the camera for a long period of timeAbout the picture data About tripods or unipods