Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz1 Operating Instructions

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 When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the 
purpose, the hue of the picture may differ 
from the actual scene.
 When you want to change the brightness  of the picture to be recorded, compensate 
the exposure (P45). (However, the 
exposure cannot be compensated in 
[STARRY SKY].)
 Press  2 and then press  3/4 in the 
[SCENE MODE] menu to select either the 
[REC] menu icon [ ] (P70) or the 
[SETUP] menu icon [ ] (P19) and set the 
desired items.
 The following cannot be set in scene  mode because the camera automatically 
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
– [W.BALANCE]
– [SENSITIVITY]
– [METERING MODE]
– [COL.EFFECT]
– [PICT.ADJ.] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
The person stands out from the 
background and has a healthier 
complexion.
∫
Technique for Portrait mode
To increase the effective of this mode:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible 
to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective.
 This mode is only suitable when taking 
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
The camera detects the face or skin area to 
achieve a smoother appearance of the skin 
than portrait mode.
∫ Technique for Soft skin mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible 
to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective.
Portrait mode
Soft skin mode
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 This mode is only suitable when taking pictures outdoors in the daytime.
 If a part of the background etc. is a color 
close to skin color, this part is also 
smoothed.
 This mode may not be effective when 
there is insufficient brightness.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
The camera focuses preferentially on a 
distant subject. This allows you to take 
pictures of a wide landscape.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF  [].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
This mode allows you to take pictures of a 
fast moving subject e.g. when taking 
pictures of outdoor sports. ∫
Technique for Sports mode
 This mode is effective when taking  pictures during the day in good weather.
 This mode is suitable for taking pictures outdoors in the daytime when you are 5 m 
(16.4 feet) or more away from the subject.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
This mode allows you to take pictures of a 
subject and a landscape with near real-life 
brightness by using the flash and slowing 
down the shutter speed.
∫ Technique for Night portrait mode
 Use the flash.
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower,  we recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P44) for taking pictures.
 Keep the subject still for about 1 second  after taking the picture.
 We recommend rotating the zoom lever to 
Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m 
(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking a 
picture.
 The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 
5 m (16.4 feet). (Refer to P42 for the 
available flash range to take pictures.)
 The shutter may remain closed (max. 
about 1 sec.) after taking the picture 
because of signal processing. This is not 
a malfunction.
 Noise may become visible when you take  pictures in dark places.
Scenery mode
Sports mode
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Night portrait mode
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 When using the flash, Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] is selected and the 
flash is activated every time.
 The continuous AF setting is disabled.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
This mode allows you to record the 
nightscape vividly by reducing the shutter 
speed.
∫ Technique for Night scenery mode
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower  (up to about 8 sec.) use a tripod. We also 
recommend using the self-timer (P44) for 
taking pictures.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.
 The shutter may remain closed (max.  about 8 sec.) after taking the picture 
because of signal processing. This is not 
a malfunction.
 Noise may become visible when you take 
pictures in dark places.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp and 
continuous AF are disabled.
 You cannot set the slow shutter. Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
This mode allows you to take pictures of 
yourself.
∫
Technique for Self portrait mode
Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 
The self-timer indicator lights up when you 
are brought into focus. Making sure you 
hold the camera still, press the shutter 
button fully to take the picture.
 The subject is not focused when the  self-timer indicator is blinking. Make sure 
to press the shutter button halfway again 
to focus.
 The recorded picture automatically 
appears for about 10 seconds on the LCD 
monitor for reviewing. Refer to P33 for 
information about using the review 
function.
 If the picture is blurry due to the slow  shutter speed, we recommend using the 
2 second self-timer. (P44)
Night scenery mode
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Self portrait mode
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 The available focus range is about 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 70 cm (2.30 feet).
 You can take a picture of yourself with 
audio (P74). If you do this, the self-timer 
indicator will light up while recording the 
audio. (P44)
 When you select [SELF PORTRAIT], the  zoom magnification  is automatically 
moved to Wide (1 k). If you rotate the 
zoom lever, it will become difficult to focus.
 The self-timer can only be set to off or  2 seconds (P44). If it is set to 2 seconds, 
this setting will remain until the camera is 
turned off or the mode dial is rotated.
 The stabilizer function mode is fixed to 
[MODE2]. (P47)
 The AF mode is fixed to 9-area-focusing.  (P75)
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is  disabled.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
This mode allows you to take pictures of 
food with a natural hue without being 
affected by the ambient light in restaurants 
etc.
 The focus range becomes the same as  macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/1 m 
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
Select this mode when you want to take 
pictures at a wedding reception, indoor 
party etc. By using the flash and slowing 
down the shutter speed, both people and 
the background can be recorded with a 
brightness close to real life.
∫
Technique for Party mode
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower,  we recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P44) for taking pictures.
 We recommend rotating the zoom lever to  Wide (1 k) and keeping a distance of 
about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject 
when taking pictures.
 The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
This mode allows you to take pictures with 
a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫ Technique for Candle light mode
 If you make the most of the candle light,  you can take successful pictures without 
using the flash.
Food mode
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Party mode
Candle light mode
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 We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P44) for taking pictures.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/1 m 
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶]
 The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
This mode allows you to take beautiful 
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night 
sky.
∫ Technique for Fireworks mode
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower, 
we recommend using a tripod.
 This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.
 The shutter speed becomes the following. – When [OFF] is set on the optical image  stabilizer function: Fixed to 1 second
– When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on  the optical image stabilizer function:
1/4th or 1 second (The shutter speed 
becomes 1 second only when the 
camera has determined that there is 
little jitter such as when using a tripod 
etc.)
 Histograms are always displayed in  orange. (P38)
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF  [].  The setting on the AF assist lamp and 
continuous AF are disabled.
 You cannot set the slow shutter.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
This mode allows you to take vivid pictures 
of a starry sky or a dark subject that you 
could not take in [NIGHT SCENERY] by 
making the shutter speed slower.
∫ Setting the shutter speed
 Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.],  [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1 Press  34 to select the number of 
seconds and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Take pictures.
 Press the shutter button to display the  countdown screen. Do not move the 
camera after this screen is displayed. 
When countdown finishes, 
[PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the 
same length of time as the set shutter 
speed for signal processing.
 Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the  picture while the countdown screen is 
displayed.
Fireworks mode
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Starry sky mode
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∫Technique for Starry sky mode
 The shutter opens for 15, 30 or  60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We 
also recommend taking pictures with the 
self-timer. (P44)
 Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P38)
 The continuous AF setting is disabled.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF  [].
 The optical image stabilizer function is  fixed to [OFF].
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
 You cannot compensate the exposure or  set [AUDIO REC.], auto bracket, burst 
mode, set the slow shutter.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
This mode allows you to take pictures on a 
beach. It prevents under exposure of the 
subject under strong sunlight.
 Do not touch the camera with wet hands.
 Sand or seawater may cause the camera  to malfunction. Make sure that sand or 
seawater does not get into the lens or the 
terminals. Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
This mode allows you to take pictures 
through an airplane window.
∫
Technique for Aerial photo mode
 We recommend using this technique if it is  difficult to focus when taking pictures of 
clouds etc. Aim the camera at something 
with high contrast, press the shutter 
button halfway to fix the focus and then 
aim the camera at the subject and press 
the shutter button fully to take the picture.
 Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.
 When using the camera, follow all  instructions from the cabin crew.
 Be careful about the reflection from the 
window.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF  [].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is  disabled.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
This mode will adjust the white balance and 
the exposure to show the snow as white as 
possible.
Beach mode
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Aerial photo mode
Snow mode
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
The sensitivity is set higher than usual 
allowing for pictures to be taken with faster 
shutter speeds. This mode helps minimize 
the blur of moving subjects in situations 
with inadequate lighting such as a baby in a 
dimly lit room.
 ISO sensitivity is automatically set to the optimal value between [ISO800] and 
[ISO1600].
 The focus range becomes the same as  macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/1 m 
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶]
 The resolution of the recorded picture  decreases slightly  because of high 
sensitivity processi ng. This is not a 
malfunction.
 You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/
10k 15cm printing.
 The extended optical zoom and digital  zoom cannot be used.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
This mode takes pictures of a baby with a 
healthy complexion. When the flash is 
used, the light from it is weaker than usual.
You can set the birthdays of two babies by 
using [BABY1] and [BABY2].
 The baby’s age can be displayed when  playing back pictures.
 The age can also be printed on each 
picture by using the software [LUMIX  Simple Viewer] or 
[PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the 
CD-ROM (supplied). (For information 
about printing, refer to the separate 
operating instructions for PC connection.)
∫ Age display setting
 If you want the age to be displayed, set  the birthday in advance, select 
[WITH AGE] and press [MENU/SET].
 If you do not want the age to be displayed,  select [WITHOUT AGE] and press 
[MENU/SET].
∫ Birthday setting
1 Press  3/4 to select [BIRTHDAY SET.] 
and then press [MENU/SET].
2 When the message [PLEASE SET THE 
BIRTHDAY OF THE BABY] appears, 
select items (Year/Month/Day) using  2/
1 and set them using 3/ 4.
3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish the setting.
 If you select [WITH AGE] without setting  the birthday in advance, a message is 
displayed. Press [MENU/SET] and set the 
birthday in steps 2 and 3.
 The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/1 m 
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶]
 After turning on the camera in [BABY1]/ [BABY2] in scene mode or switching to 
[BABY1]/[BABY2] from other scene 
modes, the age and current date and time 
are displayed for about 5 seconds at the 
bottom of the screen.
 The age display style differs depending on  the language setting in the recording 
mode.
High Sensitivity mode
Baby mode 1/Baby mode 2
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 The display style when printing may differ slightly from the display style on the 
screen.
 The date of birth is displayed as 
[0 month 0 day].
 If the age is not properly displayed, check  the clock and birthday settings.
 If the camera is set to [WITHOUT AGE],  the age is not recorded even if the time 
and birthday are set. This means the age 
cannot be displayed even if camera is set 
to [WITH AGE] after taking the pictures.
 Use [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu to 
reset the birthday setting. (P23)
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select this mode. (P50)
This mode stops pictures from becoming 
blue underwater. Use the marine case 
(DMW-MCTZ1; optional) when you want to 
take pictures underwater. 
∫ Adjusting the white balance
[WB ADJUST.]
You can adjust the hue to match the water 
depth and the weather.
1 Press  3 [ ] several times to display 
[WB ADJUST.].
2 Press  2/1  to adjust the white balance.
 2 [RED]: Press when the hue is 
bluish.
 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is 
reddish.  If you adjust the white balance, [ ] 
appears on the screen in red or blue.
 Select [0] if you do not want to finely  adjust the white balance.
∫ Fixing the focus underwater
(AF Lock)
You can fix the focus before taking a picture 
with AF/AE lock. This is useful if you want 
to take pictures of a fast moving subject 
etc.
1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
2 Press  2 to fix the focus.
 The AF lock icon  A appears when the 
subject is focused.
 Press  2 again to cancel AF lock.
 When you rotate the zoom lever, the AF  lock is canceled. In this case, focus on 
the subject and fix the focus again.
 The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/1 m 
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶]
 The self-timer cannot be set.
Underwater mode
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Recording which day 
of the vacation you 
take the picture
If you set the departure date in advance, 
you can record which day of the vacation 
you take the picture.
 When you play back a picture, the date on which it was taken is displayed.
A : The number of days that have passed 
since the departure date 
 The number of days that have passed 
since the departure date can be printed 
on each picture by using the software 
[LUMIX Simple Viewer] or 
[PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the 
CD-ROM (supplied). (For information 
about printing, refer to the separate 
operating instructions for PC connection.)
∫ Setting the travel date
1Press [MENU/SET] and then 
press  2.
2Press  4 to select the [SETUP] 
menu icon [ ] and then press  1.
3Press  34 to select [TRAVEL 
DATE] and then press  1.
4Press  4 to select [SET] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
5 Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select the 
date.
2/ 1: Select the desired item.
3/ 4: Set the year, month and date.
6Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 
the menu.
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7Take a picture.
A : The number of days that have passed 
since the departure date 
 The current date and time and which 
day of the vacation it is are displayed for 
about 5 seconds at the bottom of the 
screen if the camera is turned on when 
the travel date is set, after setting the 
clock, departure date or travel date, 
after changing the world time setting 
and after switching from playback mode 
to another mode.
 When [TRAVEL DATE] is set, [ ] 　
appears on the lower right of the 
screen.
∫ Canceling the travel date
If you leave [TRAVEL DATE] set to [SET], 
the number of days that have passed since 
the departure date will continue to be 
recorded.
When the vacation is finished, set [TRAVEL 
DATE] to [OFF] on the screen shown in 
step 4 and then press [MENU/SET] twice.
 The travel date is calculated using the 
date in the clock setting (P18) and the 
departure date you set. If you set 
[WORLD TIME] (P61) to the travel 
destination, the travel date is calculated 
using the date in the clock setting and the 
travel destination setting.
 The travel date setting is memorized even  if the camera is turned off.
 If you set a departure date and then take a 
picture on a date before this departure 
date, [-] (minus) is displayed in orange  and the day of the vacation that you took 
the picture is not recorded.
 If you set a departure date and then  change the clock setting to the date and 
time at the travel destination, [-] (minus) is 
displayed in white and the day of the 
vacation that you took the picture is 
recorded when the travel destination date 
is, for example, one day before the 
departure date.
 If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the  number of days that have passed since 
the departure date will not be recorded 
even if you set the travel date or the clock. 
Even if [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] 
after taking the pictures, which day of the 
vacation you took them is not displayed.
 If you set a departure date when the clock  is not set, the message [PLEASE SET 
THE CLOCK] appears. In this case, set 
the clock.
 The [TRAVEL DATE] setting also affects 
simple mode [ ].
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