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Panasonic DMC-TZ55 operating instructions Standard Accessories

Models: DMC-TZ55

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

•The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased.

For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Operating Instructions”.

•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.

•The card is optional.

You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.

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Panasonic DMC-TZ55 operating instructions Standard Accessories

Contents

F0414MR0 Operating Instructions for advanced featuresContents Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash111 102104 110About Connections 143 Wi-FiRfunction 122Wi-Fi Setup Menu 151 Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet 125Care of the camera About Condensation When the lens is fogged upDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Standard Accessories Peel off the protective film before use Names and Functions of Main PartsLens barrier Monitor P56, 163 Or PressLens barrel Hdmi socket P153 Mode dial P25Card/Battery door P12 Release lever P12 Strap eyelet P24Recording from a variety of angles You can adjust the angle of the monitorWhen closing MonitorCharging the Battery Inserting the Battery Charging Outlet or computer When using the AC adaptor suppliedBattery indication Battery indication is displayed on the monitorSince 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 optionalCard Following operations can be performed using this unitAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in MemoryPreparation Number Available recording time when recording motion picturesRecording Built-in Memory 32 GB 64 GB Quality setting Number of recordable picturesPress MENU/SET to set Setting Date/Time Clock SetClock is not set when the camera is shipped Press camera ON/OFF buttonChanging the Clock Setting Direction Detection Function Rotate Disp Tips for taking good picturesFit the strap and hold the camera carefully Preventing jitter camera shakeSwitching 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 focusPortrait Scenery Low Light Macro When taking picturesWhen recording motion pictures Scene DetectionBacklight Compensation Changing the settingsFollowing menus can be set About the flash P59 Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode Motion DeblurIHandheld Night Shot IHDRProgramme AE Mode Taking Pictures with Your Favourite SettingsSound FocusingRange of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode AF area BPicture About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Recording Motion PicturesStart recording by pressing the motion picture button Applicable modesAbout zooming while recording motion pictures Flash setting is fixed to Œ Recording quality setting Picture size FHD/HDRecording still pictures while recording motion pictures Operations during Motion Picture Playback Playing BackPress Press 2/1 to select pictures Playing Back Motion PicturesRotate the zoom lever towards Z T Using the Playback ZoomDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards L WPress 3 to pause motion picture playback Press MENU/SET Creating Still Pictures from a Motion PicturePicture Size Quality Select the picture to be deleted, and then Press When Delete Multi is selected Press MENU/SETDeleting Pictures To delete a single pictureSetting 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 Destination Travel destination area About the Setup MenuSetting Date/Time URL display/USB connection/QR Code displayContrast · Saturation Beep LevelLow High OFF Beep Tone BrightnessHistogram ON/OFFIt allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure Monitor LuminanceBrightness of the monitor is lowered Auto Power Off2MIN./5MIN./10MIN./OFF ECO Monitor Power Save Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checkedSEC SEC Recording or setup settings are reset to the defaultPictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed Rotate Disp PALVideo output is set to PAL system TV ConnectionFormat Built-in memory or card is formattedSet the language displayed on the screen Version DispTaking 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 ModeNumber of recordable pictures Available recording time Playback ModeAbout the Monitor Press DISP. to changeOptical Zoom Using the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleIntelligent Zoom Extra Optical Zoom EZDigital Zoom Applicable modes Flash Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting Press 1 ‰Use of flash is not permitted Settings Description of settingsFeature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is Slow SyncAvailable Flash Settings in Recording Mode Available flash range approximation Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Shutter speed Sec Flash settingOFF Taking Close-up Pictures AF Macro/Macro ZoomTaking Pictures with the Self-timer Compensate the exposure Compensating the ExposureUnderexposed OverexposedD0 EV J1 EV I1 EV Taking Pictures Using Auto BracketIs set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picturePress 2/1 to set the aperture value Aperture-Priority AE ModeTaking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Press ExposurePress 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 Sports PortraitSoft Skin SceneryThis allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape Night PortraitNight Scenery Handheld Night ShotFood What Is HDR?Birthday Name Baby1/Baby2Pet SunsetGlass Through Setting the shutter speedHigh Sens Starry SkyTaking Pictures with different image effects Creative Control ModeHigh Key ExpressiveRetro Old DaysImpressive Art Low KeySepia Dynamic MonochromeThis effect gives your photo a dramatic colour look High DynamicCross Process Toy EffectSoft 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 You can take a picture with date and time of recording 101Date Stamp Self ShotRec Quality Using the Motion Picture MenuFor details on Motion Picture menu settings, refer to P41 102This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording 103Continuous AF Wind Cut104 Various methods of playbackYou can play back the recorded pictures in various methods Operations during slide show 105Slide Show Press 3/4 to select Start and then press MENU/SETScreen effects can be added to picture transitions Changing the slide show settings106 To filter images for slide show playbackSelect Date You can play back pictures taken on each date 107Filtering Play Selection108 Press MENU/SET to display a list of pictures 109Calendar Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date you want to searchPress 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press MENU/SET Having Fun with Recorded Pictures Creative Retouch110 Press 2/ 1 to select a picture, and then pressLocation Logging Using the Playback MenuFor details on Playback menu settings, refer to P41 111Enter the text. P87 112Title Edit MENU/SET to setText Stamp 113Press Press 3 to select OK, and then press MENU/SET 114Creative Retouch Press 3 at the location to divide It cannot be restored once divided115 Video DividePress 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press Disp 116Resize Press 2/1 to select the size, and then press MenuCropping 117Print Set 118To print the date 119Protect 120Copy 121Before Use Wi-FiRfunctionUse the camera as a wireless LAN device 122PressingWi-Fiwhen using a Wi-Fi connection About the Wi-Fi connection lampAbout the Wi-Fi button Pressing Wi-Fi before connecting to Wi-FiControlling with a Smartphone/Tablet What you can do with the Wi-Fi functionWhen sending images to PC 124Image App is an application provided by Panasonic Installing the smartphone/tablet app Image AppControlling with a Smartphone/Tablet 125Press and hold Wi-Fi Connecting to a smartphone/tablet126 Operate the smartphone/tablet If you are using an iOS deviceWhen scanning the QR code to set up a connection 127Start Image App. P125 Select QR code If you are using an Android deviceWhen using an Ssid and password to set up a connection 128Changing the connection method 129On your smartphone/tablet Start Image App. P125 Select 130Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet remote recording Playing back pictures in the cameraSaving images stored in the camera 131Send Images While Recording 132Methods for sending and images that can be sent Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menuTake pictures When connecting with Manual Connection in Direct133 On your smartphone/tablet134 Press 2/1 to select the picture Press MENU/SET Single setting135 Press 3/4 to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/SETOn your PC When sending images to PC136 On the camera137 138 To perform Smart Transfer, follow the steps below To transfer images automatically Smart Transfer139 Example of Auto Transfer140 Configuring Smart TransferSet the transfer destination Transferring automatically 141Transfer images instantly Display Log 142Set Destination Charge PriorityDirect Your device connects directly to this unit Via Network Connects via a wireless access pointAbout Connections 143144 Connecting from your house via the networkCommon Key Search for available wireless access points145 Press 3/4 to select the encryption type, and press MENU/SETPress 3/4 to select WPS Push-Button and then press To WPS modeDevice. The Ssid and password are 146147 Checking the connection detail of the history or favourite 148MP4¢ About settings for sending images149 Images that can be sentSend Images Stored in the Camera Changing the settings for sending images150 Send Images While Recording151 Wi-Fi Setup MenuDelete SetupWi-Fi Password 152To connect with an Hdmi micro cable Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen153 Connect the camera and a TVTo connect with an AV cable optional 154155 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on yourDrag and drop files and folders in the camera to the PC 156Transferring images to a PC Press 4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SET157 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 Num.of prints Print Settings160 Print with DatePaper 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 DisplayInsert SD card again/Try another card Memory Card Error/This memory card cannot be usedThis battery cannot be used 166Cannot connect to server 167No picture to send Connection failedBattery and power source Troubleshooting168 Recording 169Recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the picture 170Motion picture recording stops in the middle Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possible Recording by Panorama Shot Mode is ended before finishing171 Burst speed is slowMonitor 172Flash is not activated 173Flash PlaybackClicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures 174Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to black Thumbnail is displayed appears on the screen175 About the Wi-Fi functionGeneral tips for using a Wi-Fi connection About a wireless access point176 PC is not recognised when I use a Wi-Fi connectionImages cannot be transmitted to a PC Transmission of the image fails midway Have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi177 There is an image that could not be transmittedTV, PC and printer 178Others 179180 181 About the lens 182183 184 When uploading images on web servicesDisclaimer About tripods or unipods When not using the camera for a long period of time185 About the picture data