Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Operating Instructions Manual
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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-Pana(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
DMC-TZ5
Model No.
DMC-TZ4
the instructions completely.
VQT1P79-1
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
DMC-TZ4 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-Pana(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com VQT1P79-1... - Page 2 Dear Customer, THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE Declaration of Conformity Thank you for choosing Panasonic! THE U.S.A. INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT Trade Name: Panasonic You have purchased one of the most FCC Note: (U.S. only) AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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Page 3: Before Use
Quick start guide -If you see this symbol- About the battery charger Information on Disposal in other CAUTION! Countries outside the European DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS Union UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT- This symbol is only valid in the IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER The battery is not charged Charge the battery... -
Page 4: Intelligent Auto
Record, view, save those precious moments. View Record Cards may be (P.28) inserted directly into (Playback) on large screen (P.86) devices with SD Enjoy crisp pictures memory card slots. Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures! on large screens! INTELLIGENT ●... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INDEX Before use Basics (Record • View) Before use ......12 Standard Accessories ..13 Taking picture with Viewing your pictures • Read first/ ........ Names of parts....14 (Play) automatic settings ..28 To prevent damage and faults • Mode dial ......15 •... - Page 6 INDEX (Continued) Applications (Record) Applications (View) Connecting with other devices (Continued) Taking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE’ ......52 Viewing as list Using with your PC .... 81 (Multi playback/Calendar Useful features for travel ..............53 playback) ......67 Printing ....... 83 •...
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Page 7: Before Use
• If any accessories are lost, customers The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels in the USA should contact Panasonic’s We recommend using a genuine leather with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots case (DMW-CT3, sold separately). -
Page 8: Names Of Parts
(P.20) (P.81, 83, 86) with ▲▼◄►. DC IN socket (P.81, 83) Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). This manual is based on the DMC-TZ5 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary. VQT1P79 VQT1P79... -
Page 9: Preparations
LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage). DMC-TZ4 Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. (CGA-S007A) Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. -
Page 10: Picture Save Destination (Cards And Built-In Memory)
‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed Compatible memory cards (sold separately) when power is turned on for the first time. SDHC memory card The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Switch • SD memory cards (8 MB - 2 GB) (LOCK) •... -
Page 11: Using Menus
To get more out of your camera, you can use a variety of functions and select settings Using menus Preparations from 4 different menus. (Example) Change ‘LCD MODE’ in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE mode. Menu type (REC/PLAY switch , Mode dial Bring up the menu Camera ON/OFF... -
Page 12: Using Setup Menu
Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, Using SETUP menu Preparations and changing the beep sounds. ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for clock setting and Item Settings, notes battery life. Be sure to check these before use. (Setting method : P.20) Default setting : BEEP LEVEL BEEP... -
Page 13: Economy
Using SETUP menu Preparations (Continued) Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes POWER SAVE ECONOMY ZOOM RESUME OFF / ON OFF/2MIN./ 5 MIN. /10MIN. : Turn off LCD monitor Remember the zoom • Cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene Automatically shut off power while not in use. -
Page 14: Video Out
Using SETUP menu Preparations (Continued) Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes YES/NO NTSC /PAL FORMAT VIDEO OUT Use when ‘BUILT-IN Change the video output • This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P.16) or AC • Operates when AV cable is connected. MEMORY ERROR’... -
Page 15: Basics (Record • View)
Taking picture with Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’, Basics ‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear automatic settings pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually. Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.19). -
Page 16: Taking Pictures With Your Own Settings
Taking pictures with your Basics Using REC menu (P.55) to change settings and set up your own recording environment. own settings Turn on the power Align focus for desired composition Status indicator illuminated for Shutter button Useful when subject is not in center of picture. approx. -
Page 17: Taking Pictures With Zoom
You can zoom in up to 10 times with ‘optical zoom’, and up to 16.9 (DMC-TZ4: 15.9) Taking pictures with zoom Basics times with ‘EX optical zoom’ with lower picture quality. You can also use ‘digital zoom’ to zoom in even further. Zoom In/Out To enlarge quickly to max. -
Page 18: Enlarging Further
Taking pictures with zoom Viewing your pictures Basics Basics (Play) (Continued) When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory. Enlarging further ‘ DIGITAL ZOOM’ (Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD mode (P.64).) Zoom 4 times further than optical/extended optical zoom (maximum 40x –... -
Page 19: Applications (Record)
Changing recording information Applications Deleting pictures Basics display (Record) Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms. not inserted. Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. Mode dial Set to Press to change display... -
Page 20: Taking Pictures With Flash
Applications Taking pictures with flash (Record) Display ‘FLASH’ Available types in each mode ( : default setting) SCENE MODE Select the desired type FLASH AUTO AUTO/RED-EYE FORCED FLASH ON Set to (AUTO), (AUTO/RED-EYE reduction), or (SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction) according to subject and brightness. FORCED FLASH OFF DMC-TZ5 only DMC-TZ4:... -
Page 21: Taking Close-Up Pictures
Positioning camera and subject within Applications Applications Taking close-up pictures accessible range for focus alignment (Record) (Record) To enlarge the subject, you can take pictures from even closer up than the normal focus Accessible distance from subject depends on zoom ratio. range allows (up to 5 cm [0.17 feet] for max. -
Page 22: Taking Pictures With Self-Timer
Taking pictures with exposure Applications Applications Taking pictures with self-timer compensation (Record) (Record) We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between shutter button, by setting the self timer to 2 seconds. brightness of object and background, etc.). -
Page 23: (Play)
Taking pictures according to Applications Using SCENE MODE enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, (Record) the scene coloring, etc.) for given scenes. ‘SCENE MODE’ Set to Scene types Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ SOFT SKIN PORTRAIT SELF PORTRAIT SCENERY Select scene SPORTS... - Page 24 Taking pictures according to Applications How to select a scene (P.44) (Record) the scene Using flash in scene modes (P.39) ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes Improves the skin tone of subjects for a • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is Take pictures of people and nightscapes with •...
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Page 25: High Sens
Taking pictures according to Applications How to select a scene (P.44) (Record) the scene Using flash in scene modes (P.39) ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors. • Age and name will be displayed Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor •... -
Page 26: Starry Sky/Fireworks/ Beach/Snow
Taking pictures according to Applications How to select a scene (P.44) (Record) the scene Using flash in scene modes (P.39) ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes Take clear pictures of starry skies or dark • Main fixed settings Take pictures of the view from aircraft •... -
Page 27: Useful Features For Travel
Taking motion pictures Applications Applications Useful features for travel (Record) (Record) ‘MOTION PICTURE’ Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound). TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination) You can take a motion picture while zooming. (We recommend using a card of at least 10 MB/s (as marked on its packaging, etc.).) Record information as to what day and where pictures were taken by setting departure dates and destinations. -
Page 28: World Time
Using REC menu Useful features for travel Applications Applications (Record) (Record) (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: Default setting: WORLD TIME ‘Quick setting’ (P.66) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. (Registering local time at your overseas destination) Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (P.19). PICTURE SIZE •... -
Page 29: Aspect Ratio
Applications Using REC menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Record) Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are displayed in the screen for a few seconds after ASPECT RATIO recording. If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, or selecting Aspect ratio of picture can be changed according to printing or playback format. ‘NATURAL’... -
Page 30: White Balance
Applications Using REC menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Record) WHITE BALANCE METERING MODE Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural. You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure. Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘WHITE Set-up: Mode dial →... -
Page 31: Continuous Af
Applications Using REC menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Record) BURST Determined position for 1-area-focusing (High speed)/ Spot-focusing: focus 1-area-focusing: Focuses on smaller, limited Enables a rapid succession of photographs to be taken. Succession of photographs taken Focuses on AF area in center area. -
Page 32: Digital Zoom
Applications Using REC menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Record) DIGITAL ZOOM MIN. SHTR SPEED Multiplies effect of optical zoom or extended optical zoom by up to 4 times. (See P.34 for Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take details) brighter pictures in dark locations. -
Page 33: Taking/Viewing Clipboard Pictures (Clipboard)
Useful for taking pictures of timetables and maps instead of taking memos. Taking/viewing clipboard Applications Regardless of presence of card, pictures will always be saved to clipboard folder of pictures (Record) built-in memory, so that they can be distinguished from normal pictures and viewed (CLIPBOARD) immediately. -
Page 34: Quick Setting
Viewing as list Applications Applications Quick setting (Record) (View) (Multi playback/Calendar playback) REC menu items can be called up easily (settings items displayed vary depending on You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a recording mode). -
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Viewing motion pictures · pictures with audio / Different playback methods Applications Applications Creating still pictures from motion pictures (View) (View) REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except Various playback modes for your pictures. Set-up: REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except Pictures will be selected from built-in memory (not clipboard) if no card is inserted. -
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Different playback methods Applications REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except (View) (Continued) SLIDE SHOW CATEGORY PLAY Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended for when viewing on TV Pictures can be classified automatically and viewed by category. Automatic classification screen. -
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Applications Using PLAYBACK menu REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except (View) To edit select ‘SINGLE’ in step → select picture with ◄►, and press ‘MENU/ CALENDAR SET’ → correct text and press ‘EXIT’ Select date from calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day (P.67). Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’... -
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Using PLAYBACK menu Applications REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except (View) (Continued) To check stamped text ‘playback zoom’ (P.35) MULTI Select ‘MULTI’ in step Select picture Picture size will be reduced if greater (up to 50 pictures) ASPECT After TEXT PICTURE SIZE than 3M. -
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Using PLAYBACK menu Applications REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except (View) (Continued) ‘ROTATE DISP.’ and ‘ROTATE’ cannot be used with motion pictures. ASPECT CONV. ‘ROTATE’ cannot be used with protected pictures (P.79). Some pictures taken facing up or facing down may not be rotated automatically. Convert pictures taken in for printing. -
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(Ask at shop to check compatibility) Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘PROTECT’ (P.20) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘DPOF PRINT’ (P.20) -
Page 41: Using With Your Pc
→ disconnect AC adaptor DPOF settings will not be copied. Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras may be copied. Original pictures will not be deleted after copying (to delete pictures → P.36). Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. -
Page 42: Printing
Connecting Connecting Using with your PC Printing with other with other (Continued) devices devices Folder and file names on computer You can connect directly to a PictBridge- Turn on power of both compatible printer for printing. camera and printer You can save images to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. -
Page 43: Printing Multiple Pictures
Connecting Printing with other (Continued) devices Printing multiple pictures Making print settings on camera Select ‘MULTI PRINT’ Select item Select ‘PRINT START’ in step on the (See below for details) (Make settings before selecting ‘PRINT START’) previous page Select item Select setting PictBridge PictBridge... -
Page 44: Viewing On Tv Screen
Connecting Viewing on TV screen with other devices You can view pictures on a TV screen by Connect camera to TV View on TV with component terminal connecting your camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied) or component cable (sold Use component cable (sold separately: DMW-HDC2) to enjoy still and motion pictures in separately: DMW-HDC2). -
Page 45: Others
List of LCD monitor displays Others Press the display button to change display (P.14). In recording In playback 6 Save destination (P.18) 6 Exposure compensation (P.43) 7 Recording state 7 Favorites settings (P.77) 8 Histogram (P.37) 8 Recorded date and time 9 Travel date (P.53) Travel destination setting (P.53)/Name (P.48)/ 100–0001... -
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Message displays Others Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor. THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD Release using the write-protect switch on the SD memory card or SDHC memory Access to card has failed. -
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Battery needs recharging. Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’. (P.24) → Press shutter button halfway to release. Which cards can I use? Using Panasonic cards is recommended. Recording SD memory card (8 MB – 2 GB) • SDHC memory card (4 GB – 16 GB) •... -
Page 48: Favorite Play
Q&A Others Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording (continued) LCD monitor (continued) Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. Date/age is not displayed. ISO sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low. Current date, ‘TRAVEL DATE’ (P.53), and ages in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ (P.48) scene (Default SENSITIVITY setting is ‘AUTO’... -
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Q&A Others Troubleshooting (Continued) Edges cut off pictures when printing. Playback (continued) Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing. White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. (Consult printer operating manual.) Pictures taken on ‘ASPECT RATIO’. -
Page 50: Usage Cautions And Notes
DMC-TZ4 Caring for your camera CIPA standards: To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect power plug, and wipe with a Using Panasonic SD memory card (16 MB) Using the supplied battery • • •... -
Page 51: Recording Picture/Time Capacity
Recording picture/time capacity Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. Others Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Varies according to ‘ASPECT RATIO’ (P.56), ‘PICTURE SIZE’ (P.55), or ‘QUALITY’ DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 (P.55) settings. -
Page 52: Specifications
ISO sensitivity AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 - 6400 Battery charger Shutter speed 8 to 1/2000th (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for your safety [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds White balance AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White set Output CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A... -
Page 53: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] printing in stores, please verify SDHC memory card compatibility in advance. MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY Refer to P.16 for information about the battery charging time and the number of ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE recordable pictures. -
Page 54: Request For Service Notice
1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with... -
Page 55: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)
1-800-211-PANA (7262). Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. - Page 56 Panasonic. (CGA-S007A) ADÉQUATE. AFIN D’ÉVITER TOUT N’utilisez pas l’appareil à proximité d’un OBJET REMPLI DE LIQUIDE, TEL Si une batterie autre que Panasonic est RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE émetteur radio ou de lignes à haute UN VASE. utilisée, nous ne pouvons garantir le bon OU D’INCENDIE DÛ...
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Page 57: Index
Index List of LCD monitor displays (P.88) Dial Display (Mode dial display) ..... 26 Rotate Display ........76 Digital Zoom ........34, 62 Aerial Photo Mode ........51 m/ft ............26 DPOF Print Setting ......... 78 AF Assist Lamp........63 Macro Recording ........ - Page 58 MEMO MEMO VQT1P79 VQT1P79...
- Page 59 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.