Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz1 Operating Instructions

Preparation
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[TRAVEL DATE]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select this item. (P19)
[SET]: When taking a picture, the date on 
which it was taken is recorded.
[OFF]: When taking a picture, the date on 
which it was taken it is not recorded.
 Refer to P59 for information about setting 
[TRAVEL DATE].
 The [TRAVEL DATE] setting also affects  simple mode [ ].
[AUTO REVIEW]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select this item. (P19)
[1SEC.]: The recorded picture 
automatically...

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[ECONOMY]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select this item. (P19)
Battery life is saved by reducing the 
brightness of the LCD monitor and turning 
it off automatically when the camera is not 
being used in recording mode.
[LEVEL 1]: The LCD monitor turns off if the 
camera is not operated for 
about 15 seconds in recording 
mode.
[LEVEL 2]: The LCD monitor turns off if the 
camera is not operated for 
about 15 seconds in recording 
mode or for about 5 seconds 
after...

Preparation
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[RESET]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select this item. (P19)
The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are 
reset to the initial settings.
 The birthday setting for [BABY1]/[BABY2]  (P57) in scene mode, the number of days 
that have passed since the departure date 
for [TRAVEL DATE] (P59) and the 
[WORLD TIME] setting (P61) are also 
reset when the [SETUP] menu settings 
are reset. Also, [FAVORITE] (P82) is fixed 
to [OFF] and [ROTATE DISP.] (P83) is 
fixed to [ON].
 The...

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[SCENE MENU]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select this item. (P19)
[AUTO]: [SCENE MODE] menu appears 
automatically when setting the 
mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. 
Select the desired scene mode. 
(P50)
[OFF]: [SCENE MODE] menu does not 
appear when setting the mode 
dial to [ ] or [ ] and the 
camera is operated in the scene 
mode currently selected. If you 
change the scene mode, press 
[MENU/SET] to display the 
[SCENE MODE] menu and then 
select the desired scene mode....

Basic
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Basic
Taking Pictures
The camera automatically sets the shutter 
speed and the aperture value according to 
the brightness of the subject.
 Remove the lens cap.
11 Turn the camera on.
2 Select normal picture mode 
[].
2Aim the AF area  1 to the point 
you want to focus on and then 
press the shutter button halfway.
 A : Press the shutter button halfway to 
foc us.
 The focus indication  2 lights and then 
the aperture value  3 and the shutter 
speed  4 are displayed.
 If...

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 To avoid noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P72) or 
setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P78)
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the 
camera is shipped. Therefore, when 
taking pictures indoors etc. the ISO 
sensitivity increases.)
∫ Tips for taking good pictures
 Hold the camera gently with both hands, 
keep your arms still at your side and stand 
with your feet slightly apart.
 Make sure the camera does not shake 
when you press the shutter button.
 Do not cover...

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 In the following cases, the camera will not focus on subjects properly.
– When there are both near and distant  subjects in a scene.
– When there is dirt or dust on glass  between the lens and the subject.
– When there are illuminated or glittering 
objects around the subject.
– When taking a picture in dark places.
– When the subject is moving fast.
– When the scene has low contrast.
– When jitter occurs.
– When recording a very bright subject.
We recommend taking pictures using AF/
AE...

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Taking Pictures in 
Simple Mode
This mode allows beginners to take 
pictures easily. Only the basic functions 
appear in the menu to make operations 
simple.
∫Basic menu settings
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press  34 to select the desired 
menu item and then press  1.
3Press  34 to select the desired 
setting and then press [MENU/
SET].
4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the 
menu.
 You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to close the menu.
∫ Settings in Simple mode
[PICT.MODE] [AUTO REVIEW]...

Basic
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 Burst speed (P48):Low speed (2 frames/second)
 [W.BALANCE] (P71): [AUTO]
 [SENSITIVITY] (P72): [AUTO]
 [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] 
(P73):
– [ ENLARGE]: / (5M)/Fine
–[ 4 qk6q/10 k15cm]:
/ (2.5M EZ)/Standard
–[ E-MAIL]:
/ (0.3M EZ)/Standard
 [METERING MODE] (P75): [ ] (Multiple)
 [AF MODE] (P75): [ ] (1-area-focusing)
 [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P77):
[ON]
 [SLOW SHUTTER] (P77): [1/8–]
 You cannot use the following functions in  simple mode.
– High angle mode
– White balance fine...

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Taking Pictures with 
the Zoom
You can make people and subjects appear 
closer with the 10k optical zoom and 
landscapes can be recorded in wide angle.
∫ To make subjects appear closer use 
(Tele)
Rotate the zoom lever towards 
Te l e .
 When the setting for picture size is 
[] (5M).
∫ To make subjects appear further away 
use (Wide)
Rotate the zoom lever towards 
Wide.
 When the setting for picture size is 
[] (5M).
 You can use the zoom while recording in motion picture mode [ ]. In...