Focusing, AF area B, Sound | Panasonic DMC-TZ55 specification

Basic

Focusing

Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.

	A
B
ISO	F3.3	1/60
100	F3.3	1/60

Focus	When the subject is focused	When the subject is not
Focus	When the subject is focused	focused
		focused
Focus indication A	On	Blinks

AF area B	White>Green	White>Red

Sound	Beeps 2 times	Beeps 4 times

•The AF area may be displayed larger for certain zoom magnifications and in dark places.

∫About focus range

The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.

•The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing the shutter button halfway.

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T1X

The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.

e.g.: Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode

3 cm (0.098 feet)

2.0 m (6.6 feet)

5–7

1.0 m (3.3 feet)

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Panasonic DMC-TZ55 operating instructions Focusing, Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode, AF area B, Sound

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 Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure About Condensation When the lens is fogged upCare of the camera 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 conditions by Cipa standard Recording motion pictures When Rec Quality is set to FHDRecording still pictures 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 Recording Mode Taking pictures using the automatic functionSet the mode dial to Press the shutter button halfway to focus P32 When taking pictures When recording motion picturesScene Detection Portrait Scenery Low Light Macro Following menus can be set Changing the settingsBacklight Compensation 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 still pictures while recording motion pictures Recording quality setting Picture size FHD/HDFlash setting is fixed to Œ 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 Picture Size Quality Creating Still Pictures from a Motion PicturePress 3 to pause motion picture playback Press MENU/SET 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 Pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed Recording or setup settings are reset to the defaultSEC SEC 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 Rotate the monitor as shown in the figure Self Shot ModeTaking Pictures with Yourself Included Self Shot Decide on your poses while looking at the monitor SettingsLook at the lens when recording 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 Digital Zoom Extra Optical Zoom EZIntelligent 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 Speed Shutter-Priority AE ModePress 3/4 to set the shutter speed Manual Exposure Assistance Manual Exposure ModeAperture Value a Shutter Speed B 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 This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel Miniature EffectSoft Focus Check the colour you have set, and then press MENU/SET Star FilterOne Point Color Taking Pictures in Custom Mode Custom set Description of settings To change the menu settings Recording using registered custom setWhen calling up a custom set registered for Entering Text Picture Size Using the Rec MenuFor details on Rec menu settings, refer to P41 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 Zoom Settings ON/OFFExposure Burst Settings Description of settings NumberFlash setting is fixed to ‰ Flash setting is fixed to Œ except for AF Assist Lamp Stabilizer 100Red-Eye Removal 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 You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods Various methods of playback104 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 Creative Retouch 114Press Press 3 to select OK, and then press MENU/SET 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 126 Connecting to a smartphone/tabletPress and hold Wi-Fi 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 On your smartphone/tablet Start Image App. P125 129Changing the connection method 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 Set the transfer destination Configuring Smart Transfer140 Transfer images instantly 141Transferring automatically 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 About the folder structure of the camera Connection in the PTP Mode157 Press 3 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET Printing the Pictures158 Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 159Selecting a single picture and printing it Print Settings 160Print with Date Num.of prints 161 Paper Size Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper162 Recording Screen Display163 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 168 TroubleshootingBattery and power source 169 Recording Motion picture recording stops in the middle 170Recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the picture 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 Images cannot be transmitted to a PC PC is not recognised when I use a Wi-Fi connection176 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 Disclaimer When uploading images on web services184 When not using the camera for a long period of time 185About the picture data About tripods or unipods

Panasonic DMC-TZ55 Focusing, Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode, AF area B, Sound

Models: DMC-TZ55

Focusing

AF area B

Sound

e.g.: Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode