Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz1 Operating Instructions

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In Simple mode (P28):ENLARGE
:4qk6q/10 k15cm
:E-MAIL
7 Battery indication (P13)
8 Folder/File number (P93) Built-in memory/Card (P16)
9 Picture number/Total pictures
10 Cable disconnection warning icon (P97)  This is displayed when printing using a printer supporting PictBridge. 　
(Depending on the printer, the icon 
may not be displayed.)
Motion picture recording time (P69):
11 Histogram (P38)
12 Recording information
13 Favorites settings (P82)/Elapsed  playback time (P69):
14 Recorded date and time
15 Age (P57)
16 Power LCD (P39)
17 Number of days that have passed since  the travel date (P59)
18 Audio playback (P69)
: In motion picture mode (P69)
19 Flip animation (P78)
20 Favorites (P82)Cautions for Use
∫ Optimal use of the camera
Take care not to drop or knock the unit 
or put a lot of pressure on it.
 Do not leave the unit in  your pants pocket when 
you sit down or forcefully 
insert it into a full bag etc.
 Take care not to drop or 
knock the bag that you 
inserted the unit in as it 
may strongly shock the 
unit.
 A strong shock to the unit may break the  lens, screen or outer case and cause the 
unit to malfunction.
Keep the camera as far away as possible 
from electromagnetic equipment (such 
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games 
etc.).
 If you use the camera on top of or near a  TV, the pictures and sound on the camera 
may be disrupted by electromagnetic 
wave radiation.
 Do not use the camera near cell phones  because doing so may result in noise 
adversely affecting the pictures and 
sound.
 Recorded data may be damaged, or 
pictures may be distorted, by strong 
magnetic fields created by speakers or 
large motors.
 Electromagnetic wave radiation generated  by microprocessors may adversely affect 
the camera, disturbing the pictures and 
sound.
 If the camera is adversely affected by  electromagnetic equipment and stops 
functioning properly, turn the camera off 
and remove the battery or disconnect AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). Then 
reinsert the battery or reconnect AC 
adaptor and turn the camera on.
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Do not use the camera near radio 
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
 If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures 
and sound may be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and 
cables. If you use optional accessories, 
use the cords and the cables supplied 
with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with 
insecticides or volatile chemicals.
 If the camera is sprayed with such  chemicals, the body of the camera may be 
damaged and the surface finish may peel 
off.
 Do not keep rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the camera for a long period 
of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol 
for cleaning the camera.
 Before cleaning the camera, remove the  battery or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5; optional) from the electrical 
outlet.
 The body of the camera may be damaged  and the surface finish may peel off.
 Wipe the dust or fingerprints with a soft,  dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, soak 
a dry cloth in water and then use it to wipe 
the dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
 Do not use a kitchen detergent or a  chemically treated cloth.
 If rain water or other drops of water splash  onto the camera, wet a soft cloth with tap 
water, wring it well, then use it to wipe the 
camera body carefully. Lastly, wipe the 
camera again with a dry cloth. ∫
Card
Do not leave the card where the 
temperature is high, where 
electromagnetic waves or static 
electricity are easily generated or 
exposed to direct sunlight. 
Do not bend or drop the card. 
 The card may be damaged or the  recorded content may be damaged or 
deleted.
 Put the card in the card case or the  storage bag after use and when storing or 
carrying the card.
 Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into  the terminals on the back of the card and 
do not touch the terminals with your 
fingers.
∫ Battery
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion 
battery. Its ability to generate power 
comes from the chemical reaction that 
takes place inside it. This reaction is 
susceptible to the surrounding 
temperature and humidity. If the 
temperature is too high or too low, the 
operating time of the battery will 
become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
Store the removed battery in the battery 
carrying case (supplied).
If you drop the battery accidentally, 
check to see if the body of the battery 
and the terminals are damaged.
 Inserting a damaged battery in the  camera will damage the camera.
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Bring charged spare batteries when 
going out.
 Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low 
temperature conditions such as at a ski 
resort.
 When you travel, do not forget to bring the 
battery charger (supplied) so that you can 
charge the battery in the country that you 
are travelling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.
 The battery has a limited life.
 Do not throw the battery into fire because  it may cause an explosion.
 The unusable battery should be discarded 
in accordance with battery recycling laws. 
Call the RBRC hotline on 1-800-822-8837 
for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come 
into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins etc.).
 This can cause short circuiting or heat  generation and you may be badly burned 
if you touch a battery.
∫ Charger
 If you use the battery charger near a 
radio, the radio reception may be 
disturbed. Keep the charger 1 m 
(3.28 feet) or more away from radios. 
 The charger may generate whirring  sounds when it is being used. This is not a 
malfunction.
 After using the charger, be sure to  disconnect it from the electrical outlet. (A 
very small amount of current is consumed 
if it is left connected.)
 Keep the terminals of the charger and  battery clean.Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages 
will be displayed on the screen in some 
cases.
The major messages are described below 
as examples.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]
The Write-Protect switch on the SD 
Memory Card is moved to [LOCK]. Move 
the switch back to unlock it. (P16, 86, 91)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
Record a picture or insert a card with a 
recorded picture and then play it.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
Delete or overwrite the picture after 
canceling the protect setting. (P85)
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE 
DELETED]
Pictures not based on the DCF standard 
cannot be deleted. If you want to delete 
some pictures, format the card after saving 
necessary data on a PC etc. (P91)
[NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS 
CAN BE MADE]
You have exceeded the number of pictures 
that can be set at once with 
[MULTI DELETE]. Delete the selected 
pictures and then select [MULTI DELETE] 
again to delete any remaining pictures.
More than 999 favorites have been set.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]/
[CANNOT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES]
If the pictures are not based on the DCF 
standard, the DPOF print cannot be set.
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[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN 
MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN 
THE CARD]
There is no space left on the built-in 
memory or the card.
 When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the 
pictures are copied until the capacity of 
the card becomes full.
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE 
COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE 
COMPLETED]
The following pictures cannot be copied.
 When a picture with the same name as  the picture to be copied exists in the copy 
destination.
 Files not based on the DCF standard.
Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by 
other equipment may not be copied.
[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]
This message will be displayed when you 
format the built-in memory on the PC or 
remove the batteries without turning the 
camera off. Format the built-in memory on 
the camera again. (P91) The data on the 
built-in memory will be deleted.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
The card format cannot be recognized by 
the camera. Format the card again with the 
camera after saving necessary data on a 
PC etc. (P91)
[REMOVE THE LENS CAP AND TURN 
THE CAMERA ON AGAIN]
This message appears when you exert 
pressure on the lens with your hand etc. or 
the camera is not operating properly. Turn 
the camera off and on. If the message 
persists, contact the dealer or your nearest 
servicenter. [MEMORY CARD ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
 An error has occurred accessing the card. 
Insert the card again.
 A card with a capacity more than 2 GB is  inserted. Do not use a card with a 
capacity more than 2 GB.
[READ ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
An error has occurred reading the data.
Insert the card again. Make sure the card is 
inserted properly and then play back again.
[WRITE ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
An error has occurred writing the data.
Turn the camera off and remove the card. 
Insert the card again and turn the camera 
on. Make sure the camera is turned off 
before removing or inserting the card to 
avoid damage.
[MOTION RECORDING WAS 
CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION 
OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE 
CARD]
 When you set the picture quality to  [30fpsVGA] or [30fps16:9], we 
recommend using a high speed SD 
Memory Card with “10MB/s” or greater 
displayed on the package.
 Depending on the type of SD Memory 
Card, recording may stop in the middle.
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]
A folder cannot be created because there 
are no remaining folder numbers that can 
be used. (P93)
Format the card after saving necessary 
data on a PC etc. (P91)
If you execute [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] 
menu after formatting, the folder number is 
reset to 100. (P22)
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[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]
 The AV cable is connected to the camera. Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete 
this message at once.
 Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP]  menu to change the TV aspect. (P23)
 This message also appears when the  USB connection cable is connected to the 
camera only.
In this case, connect the other end of the 
USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. 
(P92, 95)Troubleshooting
If you return the menu settings to the initial 
settings at the time of purchase, the 
condition may improve.
Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. 
(P23)
∫ Battery and power source
1: The camera cannot be operated even 
when it is turned on.
 Is the battery inserted correctly?– Check the direction of the battery. 
(P14)
 Is the battery sufficiently charged? – Use a battery that has been 
sufficiently charged.
2: The LCD monitor turns off while the  camera is turned on.
 Is power save mode (P21) or economy mode (P22) activated?
– Press the shutter button halfway to  cancel these modes.
 Is the battery exhausted?
– Charge the battery or replace it with a  battery which has enough capacity.
3: The camera turns off immediately  after it is turned on.
 Is the battery charge insufficient to 
operate the camera?
– Use a battery that has been  sufficiently charged.
– If you leave the camera on, the  batteries will be exhausted. Turn the 
camera off frequently by using power 
save mode (P21), economy mode 
(P22), etc.
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∫Recording
1: The picture cannot be recorded.  Is the mode dial correctly set?
 Is there any memory remaining on the 
built-in memory or the card?
– Before recording, delete some  pictures. (P35)
2: The recorded picture is whitish. The lens is dirty.
 The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. If the 
lens is dirty, turn the camera off, retract 
the lens barrel (P10) and gently wipe 
the lens surface with a soft dry cloth.
3: The recorded picture is too bright or  dark.
 Check that the exposure is correctly 
compensated. (P45)
4: The subject is not focused properly.  The focus range varies depending on the recording mode.
Rotate the mode dial to set the proper 
mode for the distance to the subject.
 Is the subject beyond the focus range of 
the camera? (P26)
 Have you taken a picture with jitter?
5: The recorded picture is blurred. The  optical image stabilizer is not 
effective.
 The shutter speed will become slower and the optical image stabilizer function 
may not work properly when taking 
pictures especially in dark places. In 
this case, we recommend holding the 
camera firmly with both hands when 
taking pictures. (P26) When 
[SLOW SHUTTER] (P77) is set, we 
recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P44) when taking pictures. 6: The recorded picture looks rough. 
Noise appears on the picture.
 Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when 
the camera is shipped. Therefore, when 
taking pictures indoors etc. the ISO 
sensitivity increases.)
– Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P72)
– Set [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P78)
– Take pictures in bright places.
 In [HIGH SENS.] (P57) in scene mode,  the resolution of the recorded picture 
decreases slightly because of high 
sensitivity processing.
This is not a malfunction.
7: Motion picture recording stops in the  middle.
 Are you using a MultiMediaCard?– This unit does not support 
MultiMediaCards.
 When you set the picture quality to  [30fpsVGA] or [30fps16:9], we 
recommend using a high speed SD 
Memory Card with “10MB/s” or greater 
displayed on the package.
 Depending on the type of SD Memory  Card, recording may stop in the middle.
∫ LCD monitor
1: The LCD monitor sometimes turns off 
although the camera is turned on.
 Have you set economy mode? (P22)– In economy mode, the LCD monitor 
turns off while the flash is charged.
 After recording, the LCD monitor is  turned off until the camera is ready for 
the next picture to be taken. The LCD 
monitor is turned off for a maximum of 
6 seconds particularly when using the 
built-in memory.
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2: The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment.
 This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set 
the aperture value and does not affect 
the recorded pictures.
3: The LCD monitor flickers indoors.  The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on 
indoors under fluorescent light.
This is not a malfunction.
4: The LCD monitor is too bright or dark.  Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P20)
 Is the power LCD function or high angle  mode activated?
5: Black, red, blue and green dots  appear on the LCD monitor.
 These pixels do not affect the recorded 
pictures.
This is not a malfunction.
6: Noise appears on the LCD monitor.  In dark places, noise may appear to 
maintain the brightness of the LCD 
monitor.
This does not affect the pictures you are 
recording.
7: A vertical line appears on the LCD  monitor.
 This is a phenomenon called smear. It is a characteristic of CCD and appears 
when the subject has a bright part. 
Uneven colors may also appear around 
the smear. This is not a malfunction. It 
is recorded in motion pictures but is not 
recorded on still pictures.
8: Distortion in the LCD monitor.  When holding the edge of the LCD monitor, there may be some distortion, 
however this is not a malfunction. 
Moreover, this has no effect on the 
taken pictures or playback.∫ Flash
1: The flash is not activated.  Is the flash setting set to Forced OFF []?
– Change the flash setting. (P40)
 The flash is not activated when motion  picture mode [ ], [SCENERY] (P52), 
[NIGHT SCENERY] (P53), 
[FIREWORKS] (P55), [STARRY SKY] 
(P55) or [AERIAL PHOTO] (P56) in 
scene mode is selected.
2: The flash is activated 2 times.  When you select red-eye reduction (P40), the flash is activated once before 
the actual recording to reduce the 
red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the 
subject appearing red in the picture) 
and then activated again for the actual 
recording.
∫ Playback
1: The picture being played back is 
rotated and displayed in an 
unexpected direction.
The camera has a function that 
automatically rotates the display of 
pictures recorded holding the camera 
vertically. (If you take pictures when 
aiming the camera up or down, the 
camera may recognize that it is being 
held vertically.)
 You can display the pictures without being rotated when [ROTATE DISP.] 
(P83) is set to [OFF].
 You can rotate pictures with the  [ROTATE] function. (P83)
2: The picture is not played back.  Is the mode dial set to playback [ ]?
 Is there a picture on the built-in memory 
or the card?
The pictures on the built-in memory 
appears when a card is not inserted. 
The picture data on the card appears 
when a card is inserted. (P16)
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3: The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen 
turns black.
 Is the picture edited with a PC or 
recorded with a digital camera from 
another manufacturer?
This may also happen if the battery is 
removed immediately after recording or   
if recording with a exhausted battery.
– Format the data to delete the pictures  mentioned above. (P91) (Formatting 
irretrievably deletes all data including 
the other pictures. Check the data 
carefully before formatting.)
4: The picture is displayed with a date  different from the actual recording 
date in calendar playback.
 Was the picture edited with a PC or 
recorded with a digital camera from 
another manufacturer?
This kind of picture may be displayed 
with a date different from the actual 
recording date in calendar playback. 
(P67)
 Is the clock in the camera set properly?  (P20)
For example, if the clock setting on the 
camera is different from the date and 
time set on the PC and you acquire 
pictures recorded with the camera to 
the PC and then write them back to the 
card, the pictures may be displayed with 
dates different from the actual recording 
dates in calendar playback etc.
∫ TV, PC and printer
1: The picture does not appear on the  television.
 Is the camera connected to the TV 
correctly?
 Set the TV input to external input mode. 2: The display areas on the TV screen 
and the camera’s LCD monitor are 
different.
Depending on the TV model, the area 
display may be smaller so the picture 
may be stretched horizontally or 
vertically and the top and bottom or left 
and right of the picture may be cut off 
when it is displayed. This is due to the 
TV specifications and is not a 
malfunction.
3: The motion pictures cannot be played  back on a TV.
 Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in 
the card slot of the TV?
– Connect the camera to the TV with  the AV cable (supplied) and then play 
back the pictures on the camera.
4: The picture cannot be transferred  when the camera is connected to a 
PC.
 Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?
 Is the camera recognized by the PC  correctly?
 Set [USB MODE] to [PC]. (P23, 92)
5: The card is not recognized by the PC. (The built-in memory is recognized.)
 Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is 
inserted in the camera.
6: The picture cannot be printed when  the camera is connected to a printer.
 Does the printer support PictBridge?– You cannot print pictures with printers 
which do not support PictBridge. 
(P95)
 Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)]. 
(P23, 95)
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7: The ends of the pictures are cut at printing.
 When using a printer with a trimming or borderless printing function, cancel this 
function before printing. (For details, 
refer to the operating instructions for the 
printer.)
 When you order photo studios to print  pictures, ask the photo studio if the 
pictures can be printed with both ends.
8: The picture is not displayed fully on  the TV.
 Set the aspect of the TV on the camera. (P23)
∫ Others
1: An unreadable language was selected  by mistake.
 Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] 
menu icon [ ] and then select the [ ] 
icon to set the desired language. (P24)
2: A certain part of the picture blinks.  Is [HIGHLIGHT] set to [ON]? (P23)– This appears due to the highlight 
display function which shows white 
saturated areas. (P38)
3: The camera will make sounds caused  by internal mechanical movement 
when it is shaken.
 The sound arises when the lens moves.This is not a malfunction.
4: The setting for the auto review  function is disabled.
 Are you taking pictures using auto bracket (P46)? Is the camera in burst 
mode (P48), [SELF PORTRAIT] (P53) 
in scene mode or motion picture mode 
[ ] (P64)? Is [AUDIO REC.] set to 
[ON] (P74)?
– In these cases, you cannot set the  auto review function in the [SETUP] 
menu. 5: A red lamp sometimes turns on when 
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
 In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P77) lights red to make it easier to focus on a 
subject.
6: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.  Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P77)
 Are you taking pictures in dark places?
– The AF assist lamp does not turn on  in bright places.
 The AF assist lamp does not turn on 
when [SCENERY] (P52), 
[NIGHT SCENERY] (P53) [SELF 
PORTRAIT] (P53), [FIREWORKS] 
(P55) or [AERIAL PHOTO] (P56) in 
scene mode is selected.
7: The camera becomes warm.  The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect 
the performance or quality of the 
camera.
8: The lens clicks.  When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the 
lens may click and the picture on the 
screen may drastically change. 
However, the picture is not affected.
The sound is caused by the automatic 
adjustment of the aperture.
This is not a malfunction.
9: The clock is reset.  If you do not use the camera for a long 
time, the clock may be reset. When the 
message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] 
appears, set the clock again. (P18)
 When you take a picture before setting  the clock, [0:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded.
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10:Colors appear on the picture which were not found in the actual scene. 
 Depending on the zoom magnification, the picture may have some colored 
fringes around the subject. This is 
called chromatic aberration and may be 
more visible when recording distant 
subjects. However this is not a 
malfunction.
11: The file numbers are not recorded  consecutively. 
 When you perform an operation after 
taking a certain action, the pictures 
may be recorded in folders with 
different numbers from the ones used 
prior to the operation. (P93)
12: The file numbers are recorded in  ascending order.
 If the battery is inserted or removed 
when the camera is not turned off, the 
recorded folder numbers are lost. 
However if you turn the camera on 
again and record pictures, the 
recorded folder numbers are different 
from the prior recorded folder 
numbers.
13: The picture is displayed in black.  Pictures edited or rotated with a PC may be displayed in black in playback 
mode (P34), multi playback (P66) and 
calendar playback (P67).
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