Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before use, please read these instructions completely. This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com EB VQT1B74-1 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. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. 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. 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 United Kingdom) ("EB" area code model only) 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. Figure B Fuse cover 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 Information for Your Safety 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. 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Figure A Fuse (5 ampere) Figure B Fuse (5 ampere) 2 VQT1B74 VQT1B74 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.26). Charge the battery 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. Insert the battery and the card 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 Camera ON/OFF Switch Technical Support for AV Software · For UK, ROI: 0844 844 3869 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 extended 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 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Select the picture you want to view. . Note Example screens displayed in this manual are for DMC-TZ3 model. 1ST DAY 10:00 15.MAR.2007 3 DMC-TZ2: Previous Next 4 VQT1B74 VQT1B74 5 Record, view, save those precious moments. Record (P.24) Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory card slots. SD memory card (Optional) (Playback) on large screen (P.79) Alternatively, connect with AV cable (supplied) View On TV screen Zoomed-in pictures Close-up pictures of people in distance [10x optical zoom] (P.27) at home, or at a digital photo centre (P.68, 76) Alternatively, connect with USB connection cable (supplied) Print Clear pictures Prevents blurring from shaky hands [Optical Image Stabilizer] (P.39) With your printer Connect directly to easily print pictures at home (P.76) Use a PictBridge-compatible printer. Give card to shop assistant to print pictures. (P.68) Beautiful pictures Dark places, moving subjects [Intelligent ISO] (P.46) Alternatively, connect with USB connection cable (supplied) At digital photo centre Save and enjoy your pictures! On computer Send by e-mail, save to hard disk. Print out pictures. Motion pictures Capture moving scenes [Motion Picture Mode] (P.47) Create photos (still pictures) from your favourite motion pictures (P.63) Holiday pictures Useful features for travel ­ `TRAVEL DATE' (P.48) `WORLD TIME' (P.49) `CLIPBOARD' (P.58) Alternatively, connect with AV cable (supplied) With DVD recorder Save to DVD or hard disk 6 VQT1B74 VQT1B74 7 Contents Before use Preparations Basics 10 14 24 33 Read first (10) To prevent damage and faults (10) Before use .......................................... 10 Standard Accessories ....................... 11 Names of parts ................................... 12 Mode dial (13) Charging battery ............................... 14 Inserting battery and card ............... 15 Taking pictures ................................. 24 Adjusting the focus (25) Problems with adjusting focus (25) Checking remaining battery and memory capacity (25) Picture save destination (26) Setting the clock ............................... 16 Know the different menus ............... 17 Taking pictures with zoom ............... 27 Taking pictures with SIMPLE MODE 28 Backlight compensation (28) `SIMPLE MODE' menu (29) Using menus ..................................... 18 Using SETUP menu .......................... 20 Viewing your pictures instantly (REVIEW) ........................................... 30 Viewing your pictures (Play) ........... 31 Deleting pictures .............................. 32 Applications (Record) Changing recording information display ............................................... Making LCD monitor easier to see.. Taking pictures with self-timer ........ Taking pictures with flash ................ Taking pictures with exposure compensation ................................... Optical image stabilizer ................... Taking pictures according to the scene ................................................. Scene types (41) 33 34 35 36 38 39 40 Taking motion pictures .................... 47 Useful features for travel ................. 48 Recording holiday duration (TRAVEL DATE) (48) Registering local time at your overseas destination (WORLD TIME) (49) W.BALANCE (50) SENSITIVITY (51) ASPECT RATIO (51) PICT.MODE (52) PICT.SIZE (52) QUALITY (53) AUDIO REC. (53) METERING MODE (53) AF MODE (54) Using REC menu .............................. 50 BURST (54) CONT.AF (55) AF ASSIST LAMP (56) SLOW SHUTTER (56) D.ZOOM (56) COL. MODE (57) CLOCK SET (57) Quick setting (57) Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD) .................................... 58 Taking clipboard pictures (58) Viewing clipboard pictures (59) CLIPBOARD menu (60) Avoiding subject blurring (Intelligent ISO) ................................. 46 Taking close-up pictures (MACRO mode) ................................. 46 Applications (View pictures) Connecting with other devices 61 74 80 Viewing as list (Multi playback/ Calendar playback)........................... 61 Viewing motion pictures/ pictures with audio ........................... 62 Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ3 only) .................. 63 Using with computer ........................ 74 Folder and file names on computer (75) Using PLAY menu ............................. 64 DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (64) SLIDE SHOW (64) FAVORITE (65) ROTATE DISP./ROTATE (66) DATE STAMP (66) DPOF PRINT (68) PROTECT (69) AUDIO DUB. (70) RESIZE (70) TRIMMING (71) ASPECT CONV. (72) COPY (73) FORMAT (73) Printing .............................................. 76 Viewing on TV screen ....................... 79 Others 8 VQT1B74 List of LCD monitor displays........... 80 Message displays ............................. 82 Q&A Troubleshooting ........................ 84 Usage cautions and notes ............... 90 Recording picture/time capacity ..... 92 Specifications ................................... 94 VQT1B74 9 Before use Read first Do a test shot first! Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion pictures/pictures with audio) successfully. Standard accessories To prevent damage and faults Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure Avoid exposing the camera to strong vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hitting the camera, or sitting down with the camera in your pocket. Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor. Part numbers are as of January 2007 Battery Pack CGA-S007E (P. 14) ...