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) (referred to in this manual as `charger') Certain pictures cannot be played back Pictures edited on a computer Pictures taken or edited on a different camera (Pictures taken or edited on this camera may also not be able to be played back on other cameras) Battery Carrying Case VYQ3680 (P.91) Avoid condensation caused by sudden changes in temperature and humidity When moving between places of different temperature or humidity, place camera into a plastic bag and allow to adjust to conditions before use. If the lens clouds up, switch off the power and leave for about two hours to allow camera to adjust to conditions. If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Strap Lens Do not leave in direct sunlight. If dirty, clean with soft, dry cloth. Software on the CD-ROM supplied The following actions are prohibited: Making duplicates (copying) for sale or rent Copying onto networks VFC4090 (P.12) LCD monitor characteristics Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card. USB Connection Cable K1HA08CD0007 (P.74, 76) Optional accessories (P.96) Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P.26) If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-9958649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. AV Cable K1HA08CD0008 (P.79) CD-ROM The following software on the CD-ROM is referred to in this manual as `supplied software'. LUMIX Simple Viewer PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewerVQT1B61 LCD monitor 10 VQT1B61 11 Names of parts Camera ON/OFF switch (P.18) Optical image stabilizer button (P.39) Align to correct mode Release lever (P.15) Tripod receptacle Mode dial Card/Battery door (P.15) Shutter button (P.24) Zoom lever (P.27) Flash (P.36) Lens barrel Lens (P.11) Self-timer indicator (P.35)/AF assist lamp (P.56) Strap eyelet Speaker (P.22) Microphone (P.47, 53, 70) LCD monitor Checking remaining battery/ memory capacity, etc (P.25) Changing display (P.33) Display contents list (P.80) NORMAL PICTURE (Displayed on screen when mode changed) NORMAL PICTURE mode Take pictures (P.24). SCENE mode INTELLIGENT ISO mode Take pictures according to scene (P.40). Take pictures according to motion and brightness of subject (P.46). CLIPBOARD mode PLAYBACK mode Strap (supplied) Take/view pictures as memos (P.58). View/edit pictures previously taken (P.31, 61) PRINT mode Print (P.76). SIMPLE MODE For beginners (P.28). MOTION PICTURE mode Take motion pictures (P.47). MACRO mode Take close-up pictures (P.46). Self-timer (P.35) Up/down/left/right selection Up left down In this manual, direction buttons View previously to be pressed will be shown in taken picture white, or with . immediately right Status indicator (P.15, 24) DISPLAY/LCD MODE button (P.33, 34) FUNC (Quick setting P.57)/ delete (P.32) button DIGITAL/AV OUT socket (P.74, 76, 79) DC IN socket (P.74, 76) Exposure compensation (P.38) Auto bracket (P.38) White balance fine adjustment (P.50) Backlight compensation (P.28) Flash (P.36) MENU/SET (menu display/set) (P.18) Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). (Review) (P.30) DMC-TZ3 only VQT1B61 12 VQT1B61 13 Preparations 1 Charging battery Charger (model-specific) Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) Preparations 2 Inserting battery and card Battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation) Do not touch connector Battery (model-specific) Indoor electrical outlet (charge at room temperature of 1035°C (50°F-95°F)) Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the `OPEN' position and open the lid Completely insert battery and card (both click into place) Close lid Slide to the `LOCK' position. OPEN Fold out pins and plug into electrical outlet. Disconnect charger and battery when charging is complete. LOCK (Ensure `LUMIX' faces outwards.) Connect to charger. plug To remove To remove battery, move lever in direction of arrow. lever Charging light (CHARGE) On: Charging in progress (approx. 120 min.) Off: Charging complete If light is flashing... Battery temperature is too high/too low Battery may still be charged, but it will take longer as it must adjust to the room temperature. Battery/charger connector is dirty clean with dry cloth. Status indicator To remove card, press down in center. Approximate battery life Number of pictures: 270 [300 2] (at 30-sec intervals) 1 (equivalent to approx. 135 [150 2] mins) 1 Values based on CIPA standards. (P.91) (Number reduced if intervals longer ­ 67 [75 2] pictures if 2-minute intervals) Playback time: Approx. 260 [280 2] mins Above figures may be reduced if intervals between recording are longer; if flash, zoom, or POWER LCD are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage). 2 DMC-TZ2 Compatible memory cards (sold separately) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) SD memory cards, 8MB-2GB SDHC memory cards (4GB) (P.96) (4GB (or greater) cards without the SDHC logo are not of SD standard.) For recording picture/time capacity, see (P.92) For model numbers and types, see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) MultiMediaCards (still images only) SDHC logo Caution Note Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged. Battery can be topped up even if not fully depleted. Do not disassemble or modify the charger. Please purchase a new battery if battery life becomes significantly reduced. SDHC memory card Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Do not remove card or battery while power is `ON' or while status indicator is on (Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged). The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memory card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised. Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. VQT1B61 14 VQT1B61 15 Preparations 3 Setting the clock and language While this message is displayed Press Preparations 4 Know the different menus to get more out of your camera 1 /4 Set mode dial (P.13) to NORMAL PICTURE mode before turning on power. `PLEASE SET THE CLOCK' will be displayed when power is turned on for the first time. This camera contains a range of menus to enable you to set your photography and playback preferences, and to make the camera easier and more fun to use. The `SETUP' menu in particular contains important functions, such as for time and power source. Please check these settings before use. Making the camera more convenient to use (SETUP menu) (P.20) SETUP CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE Adjust year, month, date, time Select CLOCK SET 0 : 00 JAN . 1 . 2007 Make settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds. Applicable modes (P.13): ±0 OFF SELECT EXIT MDY SELECT SET CANCEL EXIT Changing photography preferences (REC menu) (P.50) REC W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY 1/ 3 AWB AUTO Adjust Select to change date format Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect ratio, and picture size. Applicable modes (P.13): Power Set Press SELECT EXIT (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Using your pictures (PLAY menu) (P.64) Turn on power again and check time display. PLAY DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE 1/ 3 To change time setting OFF ON Make settings for using the pictures you have taken, including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings for printing your pictures (DPOF). Applicable modes (P.13): (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Note Failure to set the clock will mean correct date will not be printed (P.76) when printing pictures in digital photo center or when using DATE STAMP (P.66). Time is displayed in 24-hour format. Year can be set between 2000 and 2099. Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the 24 hours beforehand. Select `CLOCK SET' from SETUP menu (P.18), perform and above, and press . SELECT EXIT To set local time at overseas destination `WORLD TIME' (P.49) The following menus are also included: To make photography settings to fit certain scenes, e.g. night SCENE menu (P.40) To easily change settings such as picture quality, for beginners SIMPLE MODE menu (P.29) To set language Select LANGUAGE (P.22) from SETUP menu (P.20), and set to language displayed on the monitor. Example of SETUP menu setting (P.18) 16 VQT1B61 VQT1B61 17 Preparations 5 Using menus Zoom lever Explanation of settings method for SETUP menu, REC menu, and PLAY menu. (Screen example: DMC-TZ3) Here is explained an example of changing the `POWER SAVE' setting from `5 MIN.' to `2 MIN.' from SETUP menu. (`POWER SAVE' is a function to extend battery life by automatically turning the camera off if no operations are performed for a certain period.) Move across to the items Highlight `CLOCK SET' SETUP CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE 1 /4 Turn on the power ±0 OFF SELECT EXIT Select the correct item Set to Press and move beyond the bottom item SETUP CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE 1 /4 Page 2 displayed Move down to `POWER SAVE' SETUP AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ZOOM RESUME ECONOMY BEEP 2 /4 1SEC. 5MIN. OFF OFF ±0 OFF Bring up the menu MENU/SET SETUP menu Applicable modes: REC menu Applicable modes: PLAY menu Applicable modes: REC menu is displayed. REC W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY 1/ 3 AWB AUTO SELECT EXIT SELECT EXIT Select this item Displays settings SETUP AUTO REVIEW 2 /4 1SEC. OFF Highlight `2 MIN.' SETUP AUTO REVIEW 2 /4 1SEC. OFF SELECT EXIT First page of three currently displayed. (Zoom lever can be used to scroll through pages.) 5MIN. 1MIN. POWER SAVE OFF ZOOM RESUME 2MIN. OFF ECONOMY 5MIN. BEEP 10MIN. 5MIN. 1MIN. POWER SAVE OFF ZOOM RESUME 2MIN. OFF ECONOMY 5MIN. BEEP 10MIN. SELECT SET SELECT SET Select this setting SETUP 2 /4 1SEC. 2MIN. OFF OFF Finish Select SETUP menu Select REC W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY 1/ 3 AWB AUTO Select SETUP CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE 1 /4 AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ZOOM RESUME ECONOMY BEEP Press SELECT EXIT Note ±0 OFF SELECT EXIT SELECT EXIT To restore default settings `RESET' (P.22) For certain items, there may be no settings selection (step ) (e.g. `ROTATE' on PLAY menu), or actual display may differ from that above (e.g. `WORLD TIME' on SETUP menu). VQT1B61 18 VQT1B61 19 Preparations 6 1, 2 1, 2 Using SETUP menu Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. (Settings method P.18) Default setting outlined: Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE (P.28). Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). 3 DMC-TZ3 only. 1 2 `CLOCK SET', `AUTO REVIEW', `POWER SAVE' and `ECONOMY' are important for clock setting and battery life. Be sure to check these before use. Item CLOCK SET Uses, operations Set the date and time. Set the local time at an overseas destination (P.49) Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (7 levels). Change the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. Display recording information or histogram together with guide lines (P.33). 1, 2 Settings, notes Set the date/month/year and time (P.16). (DESTINATION) / -3 · · ±0 · · +3 REC. INFO. (Recording information): OFF / ON HISTOGRAM: OFF / ON PATTERN: / `PATTERN' cannot be selected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). Recording information and histogram cannot be displayed. Not displayed in SIMPLE MODE. OFF / SET (P.48) OFF / 1SEC. / 3SEC. / ZOOM 3 (displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1 second) In `SELF PORTRAIT' scene mode (P.42), `AUTO BRACKET' 3 (P.38), `BURST' mode (P.54), or pictures with audio (P.53, 70), auto review performed regardless of setting. Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed. OFF / 1 MIN. / 2 MIN. / 5 MIN. / 10MIN. (Set time before POWER SAVE is initiated) Cannot be used in the following cases: When using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), when connected to computer/ printer, during motion picture recording/playback, during slideshows (exception: set to 10 minutes while slideshow is paused and during `MANUAL' slideshows) Setting fixed to `2 MIN.' in `ECONOMY', and to `5 MIN.' in SIMPLE MODE (P.28) and CLIPBOARD (P.58). OFF / ON Focus position cannot be stored. Released and cannot be set when using `SELF PORTRAIT' scene mode. (HOME) WORLD TIME MONITOR 1, 2 GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE Record the number of days elapsed in your travels. Automatically display pictures immediately after taking them. Select display time (seconds). `ZOOM' is useful for checking focus. AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE Automatically shut off power while not in use. (Saves battery consumption) To restore: Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on the power again. ZOOM RESUME 1, 2 Remember the zoom ratio when turning power off. Restrict battery consumption when recording. (Dims LCD monitor, automatically shuts off monitor when not in use.) Monitor also shut off during flash battery charging. Status indicator is illuminated while monitor is off. To restore: Press any button. ECONOMY OFF / LEVEL 1 (turned off after approx. 15 seconds of inactivity)/LEVEL 2 (turned off after approx. 15 seconds, or approx. 5 seconds of inactivity after recording) Cannot be used in the following cases: When using SIMPLE MODE, CLIPBOARD mode ,or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), when menu screen is displayed, when using self-timer setting or during motion picture recording. LCD monitor not dimmed when using `POWER LCD' or `HIGH ANGLE' (P.34). 20 VQT1B61 VQT1B61 21 Preparations 6 1, 2 1, 2 Using SETUP menu (Continued) Default setting outlined: 1 2 Settings also reflected in SIMPLE MODE (P.28). Settings also reflected in CLIPBOARD mode (P.58). Item BEEP Uses, operations Change or mute beep sounds. Change or mute shutter sounds. Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels). Volume: Volume: (mute) / (mute) / (low) / (low) / Settings, notes (high) (high) Tone: Tone: / / / / SHUTTER VOLUME 2 0 · · LEVEL3 · · LEVEL6 Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV. YES/NO Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer, and format the built-in memory/card. (P.73) To reset folder number to 100: First, format (P.73) the built-in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using NO. RESET. Then, select `YES' on the folder number reset screen. RESET REC. SETTINGS? (YES/NO) RESET SETUP PARAMETERS? (YES/NO) Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be reset: Birthdays in BABY (P.42) and PET modes (P.44), `TRAVEL DATE' (P.48), `WORLD TIME' (P.49), `ZOOM RESUME' (P.20), `FAVORITE' in PLAY menu (set to `OFF') (P.65), `ROTATE DISP.' (set to `ON') (P.66), CLIPBOARD menu (INITIAL DISP.) (set to `ON') (P.60) (Only `BEEP' is reset in the SIMPLE MODE menu.) Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset. NTSC / PAL / When set to , pictures will be displayed vertically long on LCD monitor when connecting AV cable (supplied) (P.79). OFF (use previously selected scene mode) / AUTO (displays scene menu) To display scene menu when set to `OFF': Press `MENU/SET'. OFF / ON (display) ENGLISH / DEUTSCH (German) / FRANÇAIS (French) / ESPAÑOL (Spanish) / ITALIANO (Italian) / (Chinese) / (Japanese) Not displayed on DMC-TZ3P/DMC-TZ2P. NO. RESET 1 Reset image file numbers and start again from `0001'. File numbers and folder numbers (P.75) RESET 2 Reset SETUP menu (P.20) and REC menu items (P.50) to their default settings. VIDEO OUT TV ASPECT Change the video output format when connected to a TV, etc. Change the aspect ratio when connected to a TV, etc (PLAYBACK mode only). Display scene menu when mode dial is set to SCN1 or SCN2. 1, 2 SCENE MENU DIAL DISPLAY LANGUAGE Display mode dial operation on screen. Change display language. 1, 2 22 VQT1B61 VQT1B61 23 Basics 1 Taking pictures Turn on the power Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.16). Adjusting the focus Press the shutter button halfway, ensuring that the subject is aligned with the AF area. Focus Focus display Focus display AF area Sound F3.3 1/30 In focus On Green Double beep Not in focus Flashing Red/white Multiple beep Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode) AF area (normal) AF area (when dark or using digital zoom) NORMAL PICTURE Display on screen Aperture value Shutter speed Images outside of the focus range may not be in full focus even if the light remains on. Adjust the focus Press halfway (If red: Could not achieve optimal exposure Use flash (P.36) or change `SENSITIVITY' (P.51).) Problems with adjusting focus (subject not in center, etc) Take a picture