Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com EB VQT1P91 Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. · Do not heat or expose to flame. · Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C or incinerate. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units. About the battery charger CAUTION! · DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. · DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. · DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. · DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. Caution for AC Mains Lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer. CAUTION! IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF­KEEP DRY. Before use Remove the connector cover. How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Figure A WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, · DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. · USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. · DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Figure B Fuse cover 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Figure A Fuse (5 ampere) Figure B Fuse (5 ampere) 2 VQT1P91 VQT1P91 3 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. Quick start guide The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use. When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P.18). 1 2 3 4 5 6 Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card Turn on the power Set REC/PLAY switch to For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre · · · · For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 Visit our website for product information E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk Set the mode dial to Technical Support for AV Software · For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869 · For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK · Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday­Thursday 9.00 a.m.­5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m.­5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays) · Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. · Most major credit and debit cards accepted. · All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. · It couldn't be simpler! · Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details. Interested in purchasing an extra guarantee? Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee. Press the shutter button and take pictures To play back the pictures Note Example screens displayed in this manual are for DMC-TZ5 model. 1. Set REC/PLAY switch to . 2. Select the picture you want to view. Previous Next 100­0001 1/9 DMC-TZ4: 10:00 15.MAR.2008 4 VQT1P91 VQT1P91 5 Record, view, save those precious Record INTELLIGENT AUTO Make ideal settings for the subject and distance just by pointing the camera! (P.28) moments. Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory card slots. SD memory card/ SDHC memory card 2 (optional) (Playback) on large screen (P.86) View Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures! Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens! AV cable (supplied) Component cable (optional) Enjoy videos in HD 3 on TV with component terminals (1080i) by using a component cable. Zoomed-in pictures Close-up pictures of people at a distance `10x optical zoom' Rapid zoom `EASY ZOOM' (P.33) at home, or at a digital photo centre (P.78, 83) Print Motion pictures With your printer 4 1 Capture moving scenes `MOTION PICTURE Mode' (P.52) Connect directly to easily print pictures at home. Use a PictBridgecompatible printer. USB connection cable (supplied) At digital photo centre Give card to shop assistant to print pictures. Save and enjoy your pictures! Using your PC 4 Send by e-mail, save to hard disk. Print out pictures. USB connection cable (supplied) With DVD recorder 4 Save to DVD or hard disk AV cable (supplied) 1 2 3 4 6 Sounds of zoom and other operations may be recorded. Can be used on SDHC memory card-compatible devices. DMC-TZ5 only See respective products' instruction manuals for details. VQT1P91 VQT1P91 7 INDEX Before use Before use .......................... 12 · Read first/ To prevent damage and faults Standard Accessories ....... 13 Names of parts................... 14 · Mode dial ........................... 15 · Cursor button .................... 15 Basics (Record · View) 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 Taking picture with automatic settings ........ 28 Taking pictures with your own settings ......... 30 · Align focus for desired composition ....................... 31 Taking pictures with zoom ... 32 · Enlarging further `DIGITAL ZOOM' ............... 34 4 5 Viewing your pictures (Play) ................................35 Deleting pictures ............... 36 · To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures ..................... 36 Preparations 1 2 3 4 Charging battery ................ 16 Inserting battery and card... 17 · Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) ... 18 · Remaining battery and memory capacity ............... 18 Setting the clock ................ 19 Using menus ...................... 20 · Menu type ......................... 21 5 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Using SETUP menu ..... 22 CLOCK SET ................ 22 WORLD TIME MONITOR LCD MODE BEEP ........................... 23 VOLUME GUIDE LINE HISTOGRAM TRAVEL DATE ECONOMY .................. 24 AUTO REVIEW ZOOM RESUME ......... 25 NO.RESET RESET USB MODE VIDEO OUT ................. 26 TV ASPECT m/ft SCENE MENU DIAL DISPLAY FORMAT ...................... 27 LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Applications (Record) Changing recording information display ........... 37 Taking pictures with flash ... 38 Taking close-up pictures ... 40 · Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject `TELE MACRO function' ................... 40 Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment... 41 Taking pictures with self-timer ............................ 42 Taking pictures with exposure compensation ... 43 · EXPOSURE ...................... 43 · AUTO BRACKET .............. 43 7 Taking pictures according to the scene `SCENE MODE'............ 44 · Scene types ...................... 45 · PORTRAIT/SOFT SKIN/ SELF PORTRAIT/SCENERY/ SPORTS............................ 46 · NIGHT PORTRAIT/ NIGHT SCENERY/FOOD/ PARTY/CANDLE LIGHT ... 47 · BABY/PET/SUNSET ......... 48 · HIGH SENS./ HI-SPEED BURST ............ 49 · STARRY SKY/FIREWORKS/ BEACH/SNOW .................. 50 · AERIAL PHOTO/ UNDERWATER/MULTI ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only) .... 51 8 VQT1P91 VQT1P91 9 INDEX (Continued) Applications (Record) (Continued) Applications (View) Connecting with other devices 8 9 Taking motion pictures `MOTION PICTURE' .............................. 52 Useful features for travel ................................................................... 53 · TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination) .................... 53 · WORLD TIME (Registering local time at your overseas destination) ................... 54 1 2 3 Viewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback) ............................. 67 Viewing motion pictures · pictures with audio / Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only) ... 68 Different playback methods... 69 · NORMAL PLAY .......... 69 · DUAL PLAY (DMC-TZ5 only) .................. 69 · SLIDE SHOW ............. 70 · CATEGORY PLAY ...... 71 · FAVORITE PLAY ........ 71 Using PLAYBACK menu ... 72 · CALENDAR ................ 72 · TITLE EDIT................. 72 · Text input method ............. 72 · TEXT STAMP ............. 73 · RESIZE ...................... 74 · TRIMMING ................. 75 · ASPECT CONV. ......... 76 · ROTATE ..................... 76 · ROTATE DISP. ........... 76 · FAVORITE .................. 77 · DPOF PRINT .............. 78 · PROTECT ........... ...