Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz3 Operating Instructions

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Standard 
Accessories
 Optional accessories (P.96)
   Cards are optional. You can record 
or play back pictures on the built-in 
memory when you are not using a card. 
(P.26)
 
  If any accessories are lost, customers 
in the USA should contact Panasonic’s 
parts department at 1 800 833-9626 
and customers in Canada should 
contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-
8649) for further information about 
obtaining replacement parts.
Lens barrier Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may 
damage your camera.
If lens is dirty
Images may appear slightly white if lens is 
dirty (fingerprints, etc).
Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens 
barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe 
the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
Lens (P.12) Do not leave in direct sunlight.(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)
Battery PackCGA-S007A
(P.14)
(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)
Battery ChargerDE-A45B
(P.14)
Battery Carrying 
Case
VYQ3680
(P.91)
StrapVFC4090
(P.12)
USB Connection 
Cable
K1HA08CD0007
(P.74, 76)
AV CableK1HA08CD0008
(P.79)
CD-ROM
Part numbers are as of January 2007
The following software on the CD-ROM 
is referred to in this manual as ‘supplied 
software’.
 LUMIX Simple Viewer PHOTOfunSTUDIO  -viewer-
Camera ON/OFF switch 
						

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Camera ON/OFF switch 
(P.18)
Optical image stabilizer 
button (P.39)
Lens barrel
Lens (P.11)Self-timer 
indicator 
(P.35)/AF 
assist lamp 
(P.56) Release lever (P.15)
Names of parts
Shutter button (P.24)
Zoom lever (P.27)
Flash (P.36)
Speaker (P.22)
Microphone
(P.47, 53, 70)
Status indicator (P.15, 24) 
DISPLAY/LCD MODE 
button (P.33, 34)
FUNC (Quick setting P.57)/
delete (P.32) buttonTripod receptacle
Card/Battery door (P.15)
DIGITAL/AV OUT socket
 (P.74, 76, 79)
DC IN socket (P.74, 76)
  Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). LCD monitor
●  Checking remaining battery/
memory capacity, etc (P.25)
●  Changing display (P.33)● 
Display contents list (P.80)
Strap eyelet
Strap
(supplied) 
						

							Mode dial
NORMAL PICTURE
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NORMAL PICTURE modeTake pictures (P.24).
INTELLIGENT ISO modeTake pictures according to motion 
and brightness of subject (P.46).
PLAYBACK modeView/edit pictures previously 
taken (P.31, 61)
SIMPLE MODEFor beginners (P.28). Align to correct mode
(Displayed on screen when 
mode changed)
SCENE modeTake pictures according to scene 
(P.40).
CLIPBOARD modeTake/view pictures as memos 
(P.58).
PRINT modePrint (P.76).
MOTION PICTURE modeTake motion pictures (P.47).
MACRO modeTake close-up pictures (P.46).
Up▲
down▼right► ◄left
In this manual, direction buttons 
to be pressed will be shown in 
white, or with ▲▼◄►.
Self-timer (P.35)● 
Exposure 
compensation (P.38)
● 
Auto bracket  (P.38)● 
White balance fine 
adjustment (P.50)
● 
Backlight 
compensation (P.28)
● 
Flash (P.36)
● 
MENU/SET
(menu display/set) (P.18)
Up/down/left/right 
selection
View previously 
taken picture 
immediately 
(Review) (P.30)
 DMC-TZ3 only 
						

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Preparations1
Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)
Note
 Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged. Battery can be topped up even if not fully depleted. Do not disassemble or modify the charger. Please purchase a new battery if battery life becomes significantly reduced.
 Approximate battery life
 Number of pictures:
  270 [300 2] (at 30-sec intervals) 1 (equivalent to approx. 135 [150 2] mins)
  1 Values based on CIPA standards. (P.91)
    (Number reduced if intervals longer – 67 [75 2] pictures if 2-minute intervals)
 Playback time: Approx. 260 [280 2] mins
  Above figures may be reduced if intervals between recording are longer; if flash, zoom, 
or POWER LCD are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).
 
2 DMC-TZ2 Battery (model-specific)
Charger 
(model-specific)Indoor electrical outlet
(charge at room temperature of 10-
35°C (50°F-95°F))
 Connect to charger.  (Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.)
 Fold out pins and 
plug into electrical outlet.
   Disconnect charger and 
battery when charging is 
complete.
Charging light (CHARGE) On: Charging in progress (approx. 120 min.) Off: Charging complete If light is flashing…
 ●  Battery temperature is too high/too low → Battery may still be charged, but it will 
take longer as it must adjust to the room temperature.
 
●  Battery/charger connector is dirty → clean with dry cloth.plug 
						

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Preparations2Inserting battery and card
Battery
(check orientation)
Card
(check orientation)
Do not touch 
connector
Caution
 Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on 
(Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged).
 The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memory card. When a 
MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised.
 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
 Compatible memory cards (sold separately)
   The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand 
recommended)
  
●  SD memory cards, 8MB-2GB
  ●  SDHC memory cards (4GB) → (P.96)       (4GB (or greater) cards without the SDHC logo are not of SD standard.)  →  For recording picture/time capacity, see (P.92)
  →  For model numbers and types, 
see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)   MultiMediaCards (still images only)
 Set the camera ON/OFF switch to 
OFF
 Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position and 
open the lid
 Completely insert battery and card 
(both click into place)
 Close  lid   Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.
OPEN
LOCK
 To  remove
   To remove battery, 
move lever in direction 
of arrow.lever
 
  To remove card, 
press down in center. Status indicator
SDHC logo
SDHC memory 
card 
						

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Preparations3Setting the clock and language
While this message is displayed
Press
Adjust year, month, date, time
Select
Adjust
Set
Press
 Turn on power again and check time 
display.
Note
 Failure to set the clock will mean 
correct date will not be printed 
(P.76) when printing pictures in 
digital photo center or when using 
DATE STAMP (P.66).
 Time is displayed in 24-hour 
format. Year can be set between 
2000 and 2099.
 Clock settings will be saved for 
approx. 3 months even after 
battery is removed, provided a 
fully-charged battery was installed 
in camera for the 24 hours 
beforehand.
 To change time setting
   Select ‘CLOCK SET’ from SETUP 
menu (P.18), perform  and  above, 
and press .
 To set local time at overseas 
destination
   ‘WORLD TIME’ (P.49)
 To set language
   Select LANGUAGE (P.22) from SETUP 
menu (P.20), and set to language 
displayed on the monitor.
  Example of SETUP menu setting 
(P.18) Set mode dial (P.13) to NORMAL PICTURE mode 
 before turning on power.
‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed when power is turned on for the first time.
EXIT SELECTSET CLOCK SET
2007JAN1 000
D MY
:..
CANCEL
Select to change 
date format
Power 
						

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Preparations4
Know the different menus 
to get more out of your camera
This camera contains a range of menus to enable you to set your photography and 
playback preferences, and to make the camera easier and more fun to use.
The ‘SETUP’ menu in particular contains important functions, such as for time and power 
source. Please check these settings before use.
 Making the camera more convenient to use (SETUP menu) (P.20)
1/4
SELECT
CLOCK SETSETUP
WORLD TIME
MONITOR± 0
OFF
EXIT
GUIDE LINE
TRAVEL DATE
 Make settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock 
and changing the beep sounds.
 Applicable modes (P.13):       
 Changing photography preferences (REC menu) (P.50)
1/3REC
SENSITIVITY
ASPECT RATIO
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY W.BALANCEAUTO
SELECTEXIT
AWB
 Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect 
ratio, and picture size.
 Applicable modes (P.13):      
(Screen example: DMC-TZ3)
 Using your pictures (PLAY menu) (P.64)
FAVORITEOFF
PLAY1/3
ON
SELECTEXITROTATE SLIDE SHOW
DUAL DISPLAY
ROTATE DISP.
 Make settings for using the pictures you have taken, 
including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings 
for printing your pictures (DPOF).
 Applicable modes (P.13): 
(Screen example: DMC-TZ3)
The following menus are also included:
 To make photography settings to fit certain scenes, e.g. night 
 → SCENE menu (P.40)
 To easily change settings such as picture quality, for beginners
 → SIMPLE MODE menu (P.29) 
						

							1/4CLOCK SETSETUP
WORLD TIME
MONITOR± 0
OFF
EXIT SELECT
GUIDE LINE
TRAVEL DATE
1/3
SENSITIVITY
ASPECT RATIO
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY W.BALANCE
RECAWB
AUTO
EXIT SELECT
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Preparations5Using menus
Here is explained an example of changing the ‘POWER SAVE’ setting from ‘5 MIN.’ to ‘2 
MIN.’ from SETUP menu.
(‘POWER SAVE’ is a function to extend battery life by automatically turning the camera 
off if no operations are performed for a certain period.)
Turn on the powerZoom lever
First page of three currently 
displayed. (Zoom lever can be 
used to scroll through pages.) MENU/SET
Set to 
Bring up the menu
 Select SETUP menu
Select Select 
1/3REC
SENSITIVITY
ASPECT RATIO
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY W.BALANCEAUTO
SELECTEXIT
AWB
REC menu is displayed.
 SETUP  menu
 Applicable modes:
 
       REC  menu
 Applicable modes:
 
      PLAY  menu
 Applicable modes:  
						

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SELECT
CLOCK SETSETUP
WORLD TIME
MONITOR± 0
OFF
EXIT
GUIDE LINE
TRAVEL DATE
2/4SETUP
ECONOMY ZOOM RESUME AUTO REVIEWOFF
OFF
SELECTSET
5MIN. 1SEC.
BEEP
OFF
1MIN.
2MIN.
5MIN.
10MIN.POWER SAVE
2/4SETUP
ECONOMY ZOOM RESUME AUTO REVIEWOFF
OFF
SELECTSET
5MIN. 1SEC.
BEEP
POWER SAVEOFF
1MIN.
2MIN.
5MIN.
10MIN.
2/4
SELECTSETUP
EXIT
ECONOMY ZOOM RESUME POWER SAVE AUTO REVIEWOFF
OFF
BEEP
2MIN. 1SEC.
2/4
SELECTSETUP
EXIT
ECONOMY ZOOM RESUME POWER SAVE AUTO REVIEW
5MIN.
OFF 1SEC.
OFF
BEEP
1/4
WORLD TIME
MONITOR± 0
CLOCK SETSETUP
GUIDE LINE
TRAVEL DATEOFFSELECT EXIT
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Explanation of settings method for SETUP menu, REC menu, and PLAY menu.
(Screen example: DMC-TZ3)
Note
 To restore default settings → ‘RESET’ (P.22) For certain items, there may be no settings selection (step ) (e.g. ‘ROTATE’ on PLAY 
menu), or actual display may differ from that above (e.g. ‘WORLD TIME’ on SETUP 
menu).
Move across to the items
Select the correct item
Select this item
Select this setting
Highlight ‘CLOCK SET’
Press ▼ and move beyond the 
bottom item Move down to ‘POWER SAVE’
Page 2 displayed
Displays settings Highlight ‘2 MIN.’
Finish
Press 
						

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Preparations6 Using SETUP menu
Item Uses, operations
CLOCK SET 1, 2Set the date and time.
WORLD TIME 1, 2Set the local time at an overseas destination (P.49)
MONITOR 1, 2Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (7 levels).
GUIDE LINE
Change the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking 
pictures.
Display recording information or histogram together with guide 
lines (P.33).
TRAVEL DATE 1, 2Record the number of days elapsed in your travels.
AUTO REVIEW
Automatically display pictures immediately after taking 
them.
 Select display time (seconds). ‘ZOOM’ is useful for checking focus.
POWER SAVE
Automatically shut off power while not in use.
(Saves battery consumption)
 To restore: Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on the 
power again.
ZOOM RESUME 1, 2Remember the zoom ratio when turning power off.
ECONOMY
Restrict battery consumption when recording.
(Dims LCD monitor, automatically shuts off monitor when not 
in use.)
 Monitor also shut off during flash battery charging. Status indicator is illuminated while monitor is off. To restore: Press any button.
‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’, ‘POWER SAVE’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for 
clock setting and battery life. Be sure to check these before use.