Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1B61-1 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Model No. Serial No. 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 (140 °F) or incinerate. Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: (U.S. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Information for Your Safety WARNING: Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. 2 VQT1B61 VQT1B61 3 -If you see this symbolInformation 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. About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILTIN 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. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110V and 240 V. But · In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only. · When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. 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 (sold separately), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P.26). Charge the battery About the battery pack Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) · Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. · Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. · Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. · Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and -) with metal objects. · Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor. Insert the battery and the card Set the mode dial to Camera ON/OFF Switch Press the shutter button and take pictures Note Example screens displayed in this manual are for DMC-TZ3 model. 3 To play back the pictures 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Select the picture you want to view. . DMC-TZ2: Previous Next 1ST DAY 10:00 MAR.15.2007 4 VQT1B61 VQT1B61 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 (Sold separately) (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 center (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 center 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 favorite 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 VQT1B61 VQT1B61 7 Contents Before use Preparations Basics Applications (Record) 10 14 24 33 Read first (10) To prevent damage and faults (10) Before use .......................................... 10 Standard Accessories ....................... 11 Mode dial (13) Names of parts ................................... 12 Charging battery ............................... 14 Inserting battery and card ............... 15 Taking pictures ................................. 24 Setting the clock and language....... 16 Know the different menus ............... 17 Taking pictures with zoom ............... 27 Taking pictures with SIMPLE MODE 28 Using menus ..................................... 18 Using SETUP menu .......................... 20 Viewing your pictures instantly (REVIEW) ........................................... 30 Viewing your pictures (Play) ........... 31 Deleting pictures .............................. 32 Adjusting the focus (25) Problems with adjusting focus (25) Checking remaining battery and memory capacity (25) Picture save destination (26) Backlight compensation (28) `SIMPLE MODE' menu (29) Scene types (41) 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 ................................................. 33 34 35 36 38 39 40 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) Taking motion pictures .................... 47 Useful features for travel ................. 48 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 clipboard pictures (58) Viewing clipboard pictures (59) CLIPBOARD menu (60) Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD) .................................... 58 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 DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) (64) SLIDE SHOW (64) FAVORITE (65) ROTATE DISP./ROTATE (66) DATE STAMP (66) DPOF PRINT (68) Using PLAY menu ............................. 64 PROTECT (69) AUDIO DUB. (70) RESIZE (70) TRIMMING (71) ASPECT CONV. (72) COPY (73) FORMAT (73) Folder and file names on computer (75) Printing .............................................. 76 Viewing on TV screen ....................... 79 Others List of LCD monitor displays........... Message displays ............................. Q&A Troubleshooting ........................ Usage cautions and notes ............... Recording picture/time capacity ..... 80 82 84 90 92 Specifications ................................... 94 Optional accessories ....................... 96 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) ....................... 97 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) .................................. 98 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .... 99 Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) ................................ 101 Index ................................................ 104 8 VQT1B61 VQT1B61 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 When transporting Switch off power. We recommend using a genuine leather case (DMW-CT3, sold separately). Battery Pack CGA-S007A (P.14) (referred to in this manual as `battery') We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage. Panasonic will not provide compensation even if damage is caused by faults with camera or card. Do not get the camera wet or insert foreign objects Do not expose the camera to water, rain, or seawater. (If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if wet with seawater, etc) Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak into gaps around buttons. Battery Charger DE-A45B (P.14 ...