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Panasonic DMC-TZ10, DMC-TZ8, DMC-ZS5 Using with your PC, Computer specifications

Models: DMC-TZ8 DMC-TZ10 DMC-ZS5

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Using with your PC

Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together.

•If your computer does not support SDXC memory cards, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognised, refer to the following support website. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

•Copied pictures can then be printed out or sent by e-mail using the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

■Computer specifications

						Windows		Macintosh
				98/98SE		Me/2000	XP/Vista/7	OS 9/OS X
Can I use				No			Yes∗1	No
‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’?				No			Yes∗1	No
‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’?
Can I copy AVCHD Lite							Yes∗2
motion pictures to my				No			Yes∗2	No
computer?

Can I copy still pictures
and Motion JPEG motion								Yes
pictures from my camera				No			Yes	OS 9.2.2
to my computer via USB								OS X (10.1 - 10.6)
connection cable?

• USB connection cables cannot be used with Windows 98/98SE, Mac OS 8.x, or older versions of either, but still/motion pictures may still be copied with compatible SD memory card reader/writers.

∗1Internet Explorer 6.0 or above must be installed.

Correct playback and operation depends on your computer’s environment and cannot always be guaranteed.

∗2Always use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ when copying AVCHD Lite motion pictures.

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Panasonic DMC-TZ10, DMC-TZ8, DMC-ZS5 operating instructions Using with your PC, Computer specifications

Contents

DMC-TZ8/DMC-ZS5 Quick start guide To play back the picturesContents Contents Connecting with other devices Playback ModeApplication View OthersRead first To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults Camera ON/OFF switchWhen using a tripod or unipod LensAbout GPS Standard AccessoriesBefore use Names of parts Camera ON/OFF switch Card/Battery door →14 AF Assist Lamp →106Zoom lever Lens barrel Hand strap eyelet Lens →7 Microphone →76Charging battery Detach the battery after charging is completedConnect the charger to the electrical outlet About batteries that you can use with this unitRecording still pictures Recording motion picturesRecording conditions Viewing picturesVQT2R48 Inserting and removing the card optional/ the battery Completely insert battery and cardSlide to the Open position and open the lid Close lidOpen DC coupler cover Using the DC coupler optional instead of batteryInsert DC coupler instead of battery previous Inserting and removing the card optional Battery Remaining battery and memory capacityWhen in operation Picture save destination cards and built-in memorySetting the Clock Turn on the powerREC/PLAY switch Press MENU/SETTo change time setting Select Clock SET from the REC menu or Setup menu →22If automatically correcting time of day, select YES About automatic time correctionPress MENU/SET Confirm the setting and press MENU/SET Select Clock SET from the Setup menu →22, performSetting the menu Playback Mode menu REC/PLAY switch Motion Picture menu REC/PLAY switchTravel Mode menu REC/PLAY switch Using the Setup menu LCD Mode Auto Power LCDPower LCD Display Size STANDARD/LARGEEconomy Sleep Mode LCD Power Save OFF/ONREC Area OFF/2 MIN./5 MIN./10 MINNO.RESET Auto ReviewZoom Resume YES/NOReset Reset REC. SETTINGS? Reset Setup PARAMETERS?USB Mode Select on Connection Video OUT NTSC/PALViera Link Hdmi ModeInterlaced and Progressive Formats Language Version DispFormat Functions Demo ModeStabilizer DEMO. Only during recording Recording motion pictures Press the motion picture button Basic shooting operationTaking still pictures Press the shutter button Mode Program AE Mode Mode Custom ModeClipboard Mode ModeFinish recording Taking still pictures Recording motion picturesPress the shutter button →10 Motion Picture Mode Clipboard ModePlease set the Clock before shooting →19 Taking pictures with automatic settings Recording ModeSet to Intelligent Auto Mode Take a pictureTo use flash Set AF Mode to AF Tracking About Happy coloursFace Detection and Face Recognition AF TrackingTaking pictures with your own settings Set to Program AE ModeTo take motion pictures →72Return to desired composition Use the focus range displayed in red as a referenceZoom types Taking pictures with zoomZoom In/Out What is Extra Optical Zoom EZ? Maximum zoom ratios by picture sizeZoom Change of zoom ratio Easy Zoom For zooming rapidly to maximum ratioPress to change zoom ratio Digital Zoom Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extra Optical ZoomViewing your pictures Normal Play Set to Scroll through picturesDeleting pictures To delete multiple up to 50 or all picturesChanging recording information display Press to change displayHistogram Guide linesType, operations Uses Taking pictures with flashDisplay Flash Select the desired type Focus range according to ISO Sensitivity and zoom Display Macro Mode Select AF Macro Taking close-up picturesTurn to max. T Digital Zoom may also be usedDisplay Macro Mode Select Macro Zoom Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom leverTaking pictures at even closer range Macro Zoom Digital Zoom magnification 1 x to 3Zoom ratio ∗1 Available recording range in Program AE ModeFocus range Taking pictures with self-timer Display Selftimer Select time durationSelect a value Taking pictures with Exposure CompensationDisplay Exposure Recording while exposure is changed Display Auto BracketPicture Size combinations Taking pictures by automatically changingDisplay Multi Aspect Aperture values that can be set Determine aperture and recordDetermine aperture value Determine shutter speed and record Determine shutter speedShutter speeds that can be set Set to Set toManual Exposure Mode Aperture valueRegister your own settings and record CUST.SET MEM. Registering your own settingsUp to 3 current camera settings can be registered Following menus and functions are saved in the custom setCustom Switch to your own settings and record Select custom setRegistering commonly used scenes Taking pictures according to the sceneSet to Select and set the scene Scene Uses, Tips SoftSkin SelfHow to select a scene →61 Using flash in Scene Modes →48 SceneryAssist SportsParty NightFood Candle LightBaby PETHigh SensHI-SPEED BurstSKY FlashStarry Beach SnowAerial PhotoDynamic FilmGrain Frame Frame is superimposed over the imageRegistering commonly used scenes Set to Set to / forTaking pictures in registered Scene Modes Changing registered Scene ModesChanging motion picture settings Taking motion picturesPress the motion picture button again to end recording About the motion picture recording screenMotion picture recording format REC Mode FeaturesRecording motion pictures Following functions are fixedREC Mode REC Quality Recordable time on 2 GB SD memory cardRecording may end while in progress Taking motion pictures Motion Picture Mode Set to Set the mode dial to Start recordingEnd recording Do not cover with your finger∗2 Qvga is fixed when recording to built-in memory REC QualityPlaying back motion pictures →115 RatioDuring playback Recording with the Face Recognition functionHow the Face Recognition function works During recording Recording tips when registering face pictures Registering face picturesSelect the item to edit and make the setting About settingsRecord the face picture Press the shutter button halfway to close the menuEditing or deleting information about registered persons To set the Face Recognition function to OFFSelect the item to edit and make the setting Step →80 Automatically register face picturesSelect YES from the registration confirmation screen Select NEW Person or Additional ImageSetting recognition sensitivity What is GPS? Receiving signals from GPS satellitesUsing in locations such as airplanes or hospitals Recording the place of recording with GPSGPS Setting Using GPS Select GPS Setting fromTravel Mode menu →20 When checking GPS receptionWhen GPS Setting is set to on or Information recorded on recorded picturesPositioning is not performed in the following situations Icon StatusChange the recorded place name information Changing the display of location name information If you do not wish to record place names and landmarksUsing GPS to set the Clock Useful features for travel Travel Mode Select Travel Date from the Travel Mode menu →20Recording Mode ∗ ∗ Travel Date∗ Recording only. Cannot set Useful features for travel Travel Mode LocationTo clear Step , select OFF and press MENU/SETSelect World Time from the Travel Mode menu →20 World TimeSelect Home Select Destination Set destination area To set summer timeUsing GPS to make automatic settings REC Quality Using the REC menuPicture Size Recording Mode Settings OFF Setting guide QualityAspect Ratio Intelligent ISO1600 For REC menu setting procedures →20 Slow-moving subjectSensitivity White Balance White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWBSetting White Balance manually AF Mode For REC menu setting procedures →20Face Recog For details →78Setting, switch to another setting Aerial PHOTO, Underwater Scene ModesMetering Mode PRE AFScene Modes Night PORTRAIT, Night SCENERY, Starry SKY or AF will not work while AF Tracking is operatingMIN. Shtr Speed Recording Mode Settings OFF/LOW/STANDARD/HIGHExposure Resolution Recording Mode Settings OFF/ON/i.ZOOMBurst No burstRecording Mode Settings OFF/ON This is fixed to on when Macro Zoom is setContinuous AF Color EffectAutomatically detects and prevents jitter PICT.ADJStabilizer Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment Disabled when AF Mode is other than Face DetectionAudio REC AF Assist LampSet the Clock. Same function as that in Setup menu →22 Clock SETUsing the Motion Picture menu REC ModeFor Motion Picture menu setting procedures →20 Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recordedWind CUT Recording Mode Settings OFF/ON appears on the screenContinuous AF Set REC/PLAY switch to Set mode dial to Taking/viewing clipboard picturesTaking clipboard pictures Set to Take a clipboard pictureREC on Clipboard menu REC/PLAY switch Zoom MarkClipboard menu To register zoom enlarged size and positionUsing Quick menu Select item and settingSet to Display Quick menu GPS function operationsEntering Text MENU/SET repeatText is inserted at the cursor position To change the character typeSelect picture with and press MENU/SET To restoreSet to multiple screen display Watching motion pictures/still pictures with audio Operations during motion picture playbackDeleting →45 CorrectlySave a scene from a motion picture as a still picture Capturing still pictures from motion picturesCapture still picture Select YES Original motion picture that was split does not remain Splitting up motion picturesDecide the point to split the motion picture Select YES Different playback methods Playback Mode Mode PlaySlide Show Select the playback methodSet playback effects Select Start with and press MENU/SETDifferent playback methods Playback Mode Mode PlaySelect the type of data View pictures Operations during Slide ShowTo delete picture →Press delete For switching Playback Mode procedure →118GPS Area Play Travel Play Select Travel DateSelect the date to play back Select the pictureSelect the item View pictures Play back by destinationCategory Play Select the CategoryTo delete pictures → Press Category Recording information such as Scene ModesFavorite Play Title Edit Using the Playback menuCalendar PLACE-NAME Edit Select the picture Enter characters Entering textVideo Divide To delete a location name or landmark nameSelect items and make settings for each Text StampSet-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select Text Stamp SingleItems that can be stamped To check stamped textResize Select Single Select sizeSelect still picture Select YES Select Multi in step above Select sizeCropping LevelingSet-up Press MENU/SET→ Playback menu → Select Cropping Set-up Press MENU/SET→ Playback menu → Select LevelingAspect Conv Rotate DispSet-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select Aspect Conv Set-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select Rotate DispTo clear all FavoriteSet-up Press MENU/SET→ Playback menu → Select Favorite Print SET Select Single or Multi Select pictureSet number of pictures Set-up Press MENU/SET→ Playback menu → Select Print SETSelect Single or Multi Select picture and make setting To cancel while releasing all Press MENU/SETProtect Set-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select ProtectFace REC Edit Select Replace orFor another Select the picture Select YES Select a personCopy Select the copy method directionSelect picture with and press MENU/SET for Select YES Set-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select CopyKeep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures Dubbing playback pictures via AV cablesCorrect method for your device Only Available file types Motion Avchd Lite∗, Motion JpegUse ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to copy pictures to your computer For connection procedures →141Use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to copy to your computer Using with your PC Computer specificationsTo cancel connection Copying still pictures and motion picturesSelect PC on the camera Operate with your computerPrivate When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OSFolder and file names on computer VQT2R48 Select PictBridge PTP on the camera To cancel print Press MENU/SETPrinting Printing multiple pictures Print with date and textWith Text Stamp Printing date without Text StampMake settings before selecting Print Start Select itemTurn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch to When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slotViewing on TV screen Connect camera to TV Turn on TVWhat is HDMI? Viewing on a TV with Hdmi SocketPreparation Set to Hdmi inputWhat is Viera Link HDMI? Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi ControlSwitching Playback Mode When operating, refer to the Viera Link operating panelYou can press Option to switch between Playback Modes Select a picture with , and press OKOther related operations If Viera Link Hdmi does not function correctly →161List of LCD monitor displays RecordingPlayback Press the Display button to change display →46Message displays No Additional Selections can be MadeNo Battery Power Remains Battery, power Try checking these items →156 162 first MIN. Shtr Speed is set to fast speeds, e.g /250 →102LCD monitor Flash TV, computer, printer Cannot print when connecting to printer Others When in use Usage cautions and notesMemory cards Restrictions User License Agreement for Location Name DataPersonal Use Only Disclaimer of Liability No WarrantyDisclaimer of Warranty Export Control Entire AgreementAbout the geographical coordinate system About copyrightUsage cautions and notes Screen display Country or area Switzerland Countries and regions with no landmark information Vanuatu Landmark types Recording picture/time capacity 11.5 M 10.5 M 9580Varies according to REC Quality →77 setting REC Quality Wvga VGA Qvga210 310 250 340 110 195 170 320 For DMC-TZ10/DMC-ZS7 users