Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz3 Operating Instructions

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Memory cards
  To prevent damage to cards and data
 ● Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static 
electricity.
 
● Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.
 ● Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.  When disposing of/transferring memory cards
 ● If using the ‘format’ or ‘delete’ functions on your camera or computer, this only 
changed the file management information, and does not completely delete the data 
from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards, 
we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using commercially 
available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the 
card. Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.
Battery
  Store battery in battery carrying case after use.  Do not use if damaged or dented (especially connectors), 
e.g. by dropping (can cause faults).
  The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance 
with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-
822-8837 for information.
 Estimated recording capacity of 270 [300 1] pictures (P.14) 
is based on the following CIPA 2 standards.
 1  DMC-TZ2
 CIPA standards:
 
● Using Panasonic SD memory card (16MB) ●Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 
50 % ●NORMAL PICTURE mode ●LCD monitor ON ●STABILIZER (MODE1) ●First 
picture taken 30 sec after power turned on ●1 picture taken per 30 sec ●Full flash 
used for every other picture ●Zoom operation for each picture (max. W → max. T, or 
max. T → max. W) ●Power turned off after each 10 pictures, battery allowed to cool2  CIPA = Camera & Imaging Products Association When  charging
 ● Remove any dirt on connectors with dry cloth.
 ● Keep at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).
 ● Noises may be emitted from inside, but this is not a fault.
 ● Always remove from mains socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in 
place).
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are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. 
						

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5Recording picture/time capacity
 Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
  Varies according to following settings.
 Recording time capacity 
(motion pictures)
 Extended optical zoom (P.27) can be used for picture sizes indicated with ‘EZ’ (except in 
‘HIGH SENS.’ scene mode (P.44)).
 Recording picture capacity 
(still pictures)
ASPECT RATIO
PICT.SIZE7M∗1(3072 × 2304)6M∗2(2816 × 2112)5M EZ∗1(2560 × 1920)3M EZ(2048 × 1536)2M EZ(1600 × 1200)1M EZ(1280 × 960)0.3M EZ
(640 × 480)
QUALITY
Built-in memory263
74 9 715122419 36 61100
Memory 
card16 MB37485108161327214068110
32 MB7 16 9 19 11 23 18 36 29 58 45 85 145 230
64 MB16 34 20 40 24 48 38 75 61 120 93 175 290 480
128 MB35 69 41 82 50 99 78 150 125 240 190 350 600 970
256 MB68 135 81 160 98 190 150 290 240 470 370 690 1170 1900
512 MB135 270 160 320 195 380 300 590 480 940 730 1370 2320 3770
1 GB270 540 320 640 390 770 600 1180 970 1880 1470 2740 4640 7550
2 GB550 1090 660 1270 790 1530 1220 2360 1920 3610 2920 5120 8780 12290
4 GB1090 2150 1290 2510 1560 3010 2410 4640 3770 7090 5740 10050 17240 24130
ASPECT RATIO
SIMPLE MODE 
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY
∗1∗2
Built-in memory2 3 16 100
Memory 
card16 MB3 4 18 110
32 MB7 9 40 230
64 MB16 20 83 480
128 MB35 41 165 970
256 MB68 81 330 1900
512 MB135 160 650 3770
1 GB270 320 1310 7550
2 GB550 660 2560 12290
4 GB1090 1290 5020 24130
PICT.MODE
30fpsVGA 10fpsVGA
Built-in memory
——
Memory 
card16 MB
6 sec 26 sec
32 MB
17 sec 59 sec
64 MB
39 sec 2 min 
128 MB
1 min 23 sec 4 min 10 sec
256 MB
2 min 45 sec 8 min 10 sec
512 MB
5 min 30 sec 16 min 20 sec
1 GB
11 min  32 min 50 sec
2 GB
22 min 30 sec 1 hr 7 min 
4 GB
44 min 20 sec 2 hr 11 min  
						

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Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject.
Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly.
7M∗1(3216 × 2144)6M∗2(2976 × 1984)4.5M EZ(2560 × 1712)2.5M EZ(2048 × 1360)6M∗1(3328 × 1872)5.5M∗2(3072 × 1728)3.5M EZ(2560 × 1440)2M EZ(1920 × 1080)
363751081637486121122
3748512918374107141225
816 91913262040 918102115312753
16 35 20 40 27 54 43 83 19 35 22 45 32 64 57 105
35 71 42 82 56 110 88 165 35 79 46 92 66 130 115 220
70 140 82 160 110 210 170 330 78 150 91 180 130 250 230 430
140 270 160 320 210 430 340 650 155 300 180 350 250 510 450 860
280 550 320 640 440 860 680 1310 310 610 360 710 520 1020 910 1720
560 1110 660 1300 890 1700 1360 2560 630 1220 730 1420 1040 2040 1800 3410
1110 2190 1310 2560 1740 3350 2680 5020 1240 2410 1450 2800 2040 4020 3540 6700
 ASPECT RATIO (  ) (P.51) PICT.SIZE (0.3MEZ-7M) (P.52) QUALITY (picture quality : high : standard) (P.53)
30fpsQVGA 10fpsQVGA 30fps16:9 10fps16:9
23 sec 1 min 13 sec — —
26 sec 1 min 23 sec 5 sec 22 sec
59 sec 2 min 55 sec 14 sec 50 sec
2 min  6 min  33 sec 1 min 46 sec
4 min 10 sec 12 min 20 sec 1 min 11 sec 3 min 35 sec
8 min 10 sec 24 min  2 min 20 sec 7 min 
16 min 20 sec 47 min 50 sec 4 min 40 sec 14 min 
32 min 50 sec 1 hr 35 min  9 min 20 sec 28 min 10 sec
1 hr 7 min  3 hr 15 min  19 min 20 sec 57 min 30 sec
2 hr 11 min  6 hr 22 min  38 min 1 hr 53 min
PICT.MODE (P.47) Picture  smoothness
  (fps: frames per second)
30 fps10 fps
SmoothLess 
smooth
 3
 Picture  size
16:9 VGA QVGA
Wide Large Small 3
3  For e-mail attachments or 
longer recording
 A maximum of approx. 2 GB 
can be recorded in any one 
session. 
  (Screen display also up to 
2 GB)
1: DMC-TZ32: DMC-TZ2 
						

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6Specifications
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Power Source  DC 5.1 V
Power ConsumptionWhen recording: 1.7 W (DMC-TZ3)/1.4 W (DMC-TZ2)
When playing back: 0.8 W
Camera effective pixels
 DMC-TZ3: 7,200,000 pixels   DMC-TZ2: 6,000,000 pixels
Image sensor DMC-TZ3: 1/2.35” CCD, total pixel number 8,500,000 pixels DMC-TZ2: 1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 7,390,000 pixels
Primary color filter
LensOptical 10 x zoom
f=4.6 mm to 46 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 280 mm)/F3.3 to F4.9Digital zoomMax.4 x 
Extended optical zoomMax. 15 x (DMC-TZ3)/Max. 13.8 x (DMC-TZ2)
FocusNormal/Macro
9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (High speed)/
1-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing
Focus range
Normal50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.56 feet) (Tele) to 
Macro/Simple/Motion picture/
Intelligent ISO/Clipboard5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to (2 m (6.56 feet) unless max.T)
Scene modeThere may be difference in above settings.
Shutter systemElectronic shutter + Mechanical shutter
Motion picture recording848 × 480 pixels*/640 × 480 pixels* /320 × 240 pixels
(*Only when using an SD Memory Card)
(30 or 10 frames/second with audio. The maximum recording time depends 
on the capacity of the built-in memory or the card.)
Burst recording
Burst speed
 DMC-TZ3:
  3 frames/second (High speed), 2 frames/second (Low speed), 
Approx. 2 frames/second (Unlimited)
 DMC-TZ2:
  Approx. 2 frames/second (Unlimited)
Number of recordable 
pictures
 DMC-TZ3:
  Max. 7 frames (Standard), max. 5 frames (Fine),
  
Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card (Unlimited). DMC-TZ2:
  Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card.
ISO sensitivityAUTO/100/200/400/800/1250
[HIGH SENS.] mode: 3200
Shutter speed8 to 1/2000th
[STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
Motion picture mode: 1/30th to 1/20000th
White balanceAUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White set
Exposure (AE)AUTO (Program AE)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV)
Metering modeMultiple/Center weighted/Spot
LCD monitor
 DMC-TZ3: 
  3.0” low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 pixels) 
  (field of view ratio about 100 %)
 DMC-TZ2: 
  2.5” low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 207,000 pixels) 
  (field of view ratio about 100 %)
Flash
Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx.60 cm (1.97 feet) to 4.2 m (13.8 feet) (Wide)AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced flash ON/
Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF 
						

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MicrophoneMonaural
SpeakerMonaural
Recording mediaBuilt-in Memory (Approx. 12.7 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only)
Picture size
Still picture
When the aspect ratio setting is [ 
 ] DMC-TZ3:
  3072 × 2304 pixels / 2560×1920 pixels / 2048×1536 pixels / 
1600 × 1200 pixels / 1280 × 960 pixels / 640 × 480 pixels
 DMC-TZ2:
  2816 × 2112 pixels / 2048 × 1536 pixels / 1600 × 1200 pixels / 
1280 × 960 pixels / 640 × 480 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [ 
 ] DMC-TZ3: 3216 × 2144 pixels / 2560 × 1712 pixels / 2048 × 1360 pixels DMC-TZ2: 2976 × 1984 pixels / 2560 × 1712 pixels / 2048 × 1360 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [ 
 ] DMC-TZ3: 3328 × 1872 pixels / 2560 × 1440 pixels / 1920 × 1080 pixels DMC-TZ2: 3072 × 1728 pixels / 2560 × 1440 pixels / 1920 × 1080 pixels
Motion pictures
(*Only when using an SD 
Memory Card)848 × 480 pixels* /640 × 480 pixels* /320 × 240 pixels
QualityFine/Standard
Recording file format
Still PictureJPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 
standard)/DPOF corresponding
Still pictures with audioJPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 
standard) + QuickTime
Motion picturesQuickTime Motion JPEG
InterfaceDigital: USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
Analog video/audio:
NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu)/Audio line output (monaural)
TerminalDIGITAL/AV OUT: Dedicated jack (8 pin)
DC IN: Dedicated jack (2 pin)
Dimensions (excluding the 
projection part)
 DMC-TZ3: Approx. 105.0 mm (W) × 59.2 mm (H) × 36.7 mm (D)
  [4.13” (W) × 2.33” (H) × 1.44” (D)]
 DMC-TZ2: Approx. 105.0 mm (W) × 59.2 mm (H) × 36.3 mm (D)
  [4.13” (W) × 2.33” (H) × 1.43” (D)]
MassExcluding card and battery:  DMC-TZ3 Approx. 232 g (8.18 oz)/
DMC-TZ2 Approx. 222 g (7.83 oz)
With card and battery:  DMC-TZ3 Approx. 257 g (9.06 oz)/
DMC-TZ2 Approx. 247 g (8.71 oz)
Operating temperature0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating humidity10 % to 80 %
Battery charger
(Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for your safety
OutputCHARGE 4.2 V   0.8 A
Input110 V to 240 V  50/60Hz, 0.2 A
Equipment mobility: Movable
Battery Pack (lithium-ion)
(Panasonic CGA-S007A): Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity3.7 V  1000 mAh 
						

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7Optional accessories
Product name: Battery Pack
Product no.:  CGA-S007AProduct name: AC adaptor
Product no.:  DMW-AC5PP
 Performance identical to supplied 
battery pack.
 Recommended for taking on holiday, 
etc.
Product name: Leather Case
Product no.:  DMW-CT3Product name: Marine Case
Product no.:  DMW-MCTZ3
Product name: Semi Hard Case
Product no.:  DMW-CHTZ3
Product name: SDHC Memory Card
Product no.:  4 GB:  RP-SDR04GU1K
Product name: SD Memory Card
Product no.:  2 GB:  RP-SDK02GU1A, RP-SDR02GU1A
 1 GB:  RP-SDK01GU1A, RP-SDH01GU1A, 
RP-SDR01GU1A
  512 MB: RP-SDK512U1A, RP-SDR512U1A
  256 MB: RP-SDH256U1A, RP-SDR256U1A
 128 MB: RP-SD128BU1A
 64 MB: RP-SD064BPPA
SDHC memory cards
 New standards set in 2006 by SD Association for high-capacity memory cards 
exceeding 2 GB.
 Can be used on SDHC memory card-compatible devices, but not on devices only 
compatible with SD memory cards.
 Refer to P.14 for information about the battery charging time and the number of 
recordable pictures.
 Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local 
dealer. 
						

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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Digital Camera Model #                                          
2. Items Ordered
Accessory #  Description Price Each Quantity Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling 6.95
Total Enclosed 
3.Method of payment (check one)
   Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)   VISA    Credit Card #      MasterCard  Expiration Date      Discover  Customer Signature   
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash) 
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) 
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address 
CityStateZipNight    (       ) Day      (       ) Phone#:
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF 
THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories. 
						

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Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Request for Service Notice:
(USA Only) 
• Please include your proof of purchase.  
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
•  To further speed your repair, please provide  an 
explanation of what wrong with the unit  and 
any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
1590 Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 
						

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Limited Warranty (For USA Only)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF 
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto 
Rico 00985
Panasonic Digital Still Camera
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
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 
new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. 
The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED 
BELOW)1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR
CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 
PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
SD MEMORY CARD
(IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE SD CARD)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the 
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or 
mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries 
are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products 
purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is 
extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as 
is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required 
for warranty service. 
						

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Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call
 1-800-272-7033.
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
  (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or 
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic 
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred 
in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the 
warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, 
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, 
misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, 
lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, 
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone 
other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage 
that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER 
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE 
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM 
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF 
THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel 
to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory 
content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL 
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY 
OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED 
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, 
so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights 
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during 
or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. 
If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s 
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.