Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz3 Operating Instructions

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.
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TZ2
DMC-TZ3 

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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.
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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...

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1ST DAY10:00 MAR.15.2007
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-If you see this symbol-
Information 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 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...

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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).
Camera 
ON/OFF Switch
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Quick start guide
Charge the battery
Insert the battery 
and the card
Set the mode dial 
to 
Press the shutter button and 
take pictures
To play back the pictures
1.  Set the mode dial to .
2.  Select the picture 
you want to view. 

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Record, view, save those precio
SD memory card 
(Sold separately)
Zoomed-in pictures
Close-up pictures of people 
in distance
[10x optical zoom] (P.27)
Clear pictures
Prevents blurring from shaky hands
[Optical Image Stabilizer] (P.39)
Beautiful pictures
Dark places, moving subjects
[Intelligent ISO] (P.46)
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 –...

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ous moments.
 Cards may be inserted directly 
into devices with SD memory 
card slots.
Alternatively, 
connect with AV 
cable (supplied)
Alternatively, 
connect with USB 
connection cable 
(supplied)
Alternatively, 
connect with USB 
connection cable 
(supplied)
Alternatively, 
connect with AV 
cable (supplied)On TV screen
With your printer  Connect directly to easily print pictures at home (P.76)
  Use a PictBridge-compatible printer.
At digital photo center  Give card to shop assistant to...

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Contents
Before use10
 Before  use .......................................... 10Read first (10)
To prevent damage and faults (10)
Preparations14
 Charging battery ...............................  14 Inserting battery and card ...............  15
Basics24
 Taking pictures .................................  24Adjusting the focus (25)
Problems with adjusting focus (25)
Checking remaining battery and memory 
capacity (25)
Picture save destination (26)
Applications 
(Record)33
 Changing recording...

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 Standard  Accessories .......................  11 Names  of  parts ................................... 12Mode dial (13)
 Setting the clock and language .......  16 Know the different menus  ...............  17 Using  menus .....................................   18 Using SETUP menu ..........................  20
 Taking pictures with zoom ...............  27 Taking pictures with SIMPLE MODE  28Backlight compensation (28)
‘SIMPLE MODE’ menu (29)
 Viewing your pictures instantly 
(REVIEW)...

LCD monitor
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To prevent damage and faults
Before use
 Do a test shot first!
   Check first to see if you can take 
pictures and record sounds (motion 
pictures/pictures with audio) 
successfully.
 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.
 Certain pictures cannot be played 
back
   Pictures edited on a computer
   Pictures taken or edited on a different...