Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz3 Operating Instructions

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Basics5Viewing your pictures (Play)
 Holding down increases the picture scroll rate. Cannot be used when using ‘REVIEW’ (P.30) or 
‘Multi playback’ (P.61).
 To fast-forward (rewind)
 To enlarge (playback zoom)
When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory. 
(Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD mode (P.59).)
Set to 
Scroll through pictures
File number
Previous Next
Picture number
 Returns to the first picture after the final 
picture. Delete (P.32) Change information 
display (P.33)Enlarge
View as list (P.61)
Hold down until the desired 
picture number is displayed
Turn to 
T side
 Zoom ratio: 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x To reduce zoom: Turn lever towards W side Move zoom position: ▲▼◄► Enlarging picture will reduce display quality.
Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.)
 To playback as list  (P.61)
 To display picture vertically  (P.66)
 To  print
   Using own printer:
  ●  Direct connection → (P.76) ● 
Connection via computer → (P.74)
   At photo shops → Give card to shop assistant. 
						

							ALL DELETEMULTI DELETE
SELECT SETCANCEL MULTI/ALL DELETE
SET
DELETE SINGLE
DELETE THIS PICTURE?
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SELECTMULTI/ALL
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MULTI DELETE
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MARK/UNMARKEXITDELETE
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Set to PLAYBACK mode . Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from 
built-in memory if not. To delete clipboard pictures, set to CLIPBOARD mode .
 To delete 1 picture
While picture is 
displayed (P.31)Select ‘YES’
Highlight ‘YES’ 
in orange
 To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures
Select type of 
deletion
 Press twice
 Skip to step  if 
selecting ‘ALL DELETE’  
Select the pictures to 
delete (Repeat)
 Picture selected
Select ‘YES’
Highlight ‘YES’ in 
orange
 To  cancel 
  To cancel ‘ALL DELETE’ or ‘ALL 
DELETE EXCEPT ’, press 
‘MENU/SET’.
Note
 Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. Do not turn off the power during deletion. Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). When deleting all pictures from built-in memory, pictures actually deleted differ 
according to mode.
 PLAYBACK mode 
 : All pictures in built-in memory, except clipboard picture
  If ‘FAVORITE’ (P.65) setting is ‘ON’, you can ‘ALL DELETE EXCEPT  (FAVORITE)’.
 CLIPBOARD mode : All clipboard pictures Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:
 ●  Protected pictures (P.69) (Release the protection before deleting)
 ●  Card switch is in ‘LOCK’ position.
 ●  Pictures not of DCF standard (P.90) May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.
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Basics6Deleting pictures
 Press
 Press
 To release: Press ▼ again 
						

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Basics
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Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms.
Press to change display
No 
display Histogram
 During playback zoom (P.31), motion 
picture playback (P.62), slideshow (P.64): 
Display on/off
 During multi playback, calendar playback 
(P.61), DUAL DISPLAY (DMC-TZ3 only) 
(P.64): Display cannot be changed
 Display in PLAYBACK mode
 Histogram
  Shows brightness of subject as graph, 
useful for exposure compensation (P.38), 
etc. (Display shown is an estimate.)
 
  Histogram from time of recording 
is displayed in orange if different to 
histogram in playback, for example when 
recording with flash or in dark locations.
 
  Histogram may differ between times of recording and playback, or from histograms 
made with image editing software.
 Guide  lines
  Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when recording.
   ‘GUIDE LINE’ settings (P.20)
Note
 Display cannot be changed during menu (P.17) display. In SIMPLE MODE, display can only be turned on and off. Histograms cannot be displayed in SIMPLE MODE (P.28), MOTION PICTURE mode 
(P.47), or CLIPBOARD mode (P.58).
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Applications
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Changing recording information 
display
LCD monitor
Histogram (DMC-TZ3 only)
Guide lines
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Making LCD monitor easier to 
see
Make it easier to see the LCD monitor when taking pictures from high positions or in 
bright outdoor conditions.
Display ‘LCD MODE’
Hold down
Select mode
LCD
HIGH ANGLE
OFFPOWER LCD LCD MODE
SELECT SET
 POWER LCD
Makes screen brighter than normal (for 
outdoor use).
 HIGH ANGLE
Makes screen easier to see when taking 
pictures from high positions.
(becomes harder to see from the front)
 OFF: Normal
Note
 ‘HIGH ANGLE’ will be canceled when power is turned off (including POWER SAVE). Block out sunlight (with hand, etc) if reflection makes screen difficult to see. ‘HIGH ANGLE’ cannot be used in the following cases.
 ●  SIMPLE MODE
 ●  PLAYBACK mode
 ●  PRINT mode
 ●  During menu screen display
 ●  While reviewing pictures ‘POWER LCD’ will be deactivated if no operations are performed for 30 seconds while 
recording. (Brightness can be restored by pressing any button)
 Brightness/color of screen in ‘LCD MODE’ has no effect on pictures recorded.LCD monitor
HIGH ANGLE 
						

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3Taking pictures with self-timer
Display ‘SELFTIMER’
Select time duration
OFF
10SEC.
2SEC.102
SELFTIMER
SELECT SET
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
 Can also be selected with ◄.
Adjust focus
Press 
halfway
 Focus will be automatically 
adjusted immediately before 
recording if shutter button is 
pressed fully here.
Take a picture
Press 
fully
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CANCEL
 The self-timer indicator will flash, and the 
picture will be taken after the selected 
duration of time has elapsed.
 To cancel while in operation: Press 
‘MENU/SET’ This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the 
self timer to 2 seconds.
Self-timer indicator
Note
 This function cannot be used in the ‘UNDERWATER’ scene mode or in MOTION 
PICTURE mode . In some modes, only ‘2SEC.’ or only ‘10SEC.’ may be selected.
SIMPLE MODE: ‘10SEC.’
CLIPBOARD mode, SCENE mode ‘SELF PORTRAIT’: ‘2SEC.’MENU/SET 
						

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4Taking pictures with flash
Flash Do not cover with hand. Do not 
look at from close range (few cm).
 Do not bring objects close (heat 
and light may damage object).
Display ‘FLASH’
Select the desired type
SELECT SET
FORCED FLASH ON
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE
FORCED OFF AUTO/RED-EYE
FLASHAUTO
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
 Can also be selected with ►.
 Types
Type, operations Uses
AUTO
Normal use Automatic  ON/OFFAUTO/RED-EYE reduction
Taking pictures of subjects in 
dark places Automatic  ON/OFF Reduces  red-eye
FORCED FLASH ON
Taking pictures with backlight 
or under bright lighting (e.g. 
fluorescent) Always  on
FORCED FLASH ON/RED-EYE reduction
(For ‘PARTY’ and ‘CANDLE LIGHT’ scene modes only 
(P.42))
 Always  on Reduces  red-eye
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction
Taking pictures of subjects 
against a nightscape (tripod 
recommended) Automatic  ON/OFF Reduces  red-eye Slows shutter speed to take brighter pictures
FORCED OFF
Places where flash use is 
prohibited Always  off
 Two flashes are emitted when using red-eye reduction. Do not move until the second 
flash is over. Effects may vary depending on the person.
 Shutter speeds are as follows:
 , , , : 1/30-1/2000th
 , : 1/8 (changed by SLOW SHUTTER setting (P.56)) -1/2000th 
						

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Available types vary depending on the mode in use.
 Available types in each mode (Õ: default setting)
 SCENE MODE
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 Cannot be used with MOTION PICTURE mode  and scene modes , , , , , , or . Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode. Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when scene mode is changed. Only  or  may be selected when using backlight compensation (P.28).
Note
 If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button is 
pressed halfway.
 No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging). Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or white balance. Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds. Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly. When using ECONOMY (P.20), LCD monitor is shut off while flash is charging.
 Focus range according to ISO sensitivity (‘SENSITIVITY’) (P.51) and zoom 
(P.27).
AUTOMax. W: Approx. 0.6-4.2 m (1.97-13.8 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-2.8 m (3.28-9.19 feet)
ISO100Max. W: Approx. 0.6-1.6 m (1.97-5.25 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-1.1 m (3.28-3.61 feet)
ISO200Max. W: Approx. 0.6-2.3 m (1.97-7.55 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-1.5 m (3.28-4.92 feet)
ISO400Max. W: Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet)
ISO800Max. W: Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2.62-15.4 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-3.1 m (3.28-10.2 feet)
ISO1250Max. W: Approx. 1.0-4.7 m (3.28-15.4 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-3.1 m (3.28-10.2 feet)
 Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using 
zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.
 Maximum ISO sensitivity (‘ISO LIMIT’) (P.51) and focus range when using 
Intelligent ISO (P.46).
ISO400Max. W: Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet)
ISO800/ISO1250Max. W: Approx. 0.6-4.2 m (1.97-13.8 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-2.8 m (3.28-9.19 feet) 
						

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Taking pictures with exposure 
compensation
Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between 
brightness of object and background, etc). Depending on the brightness, this may not be 
possible in some cases.
Display ‘EXPOSURE’
Select a value
‘0’ (no compensation)
SELECTEXIT EXPOSURE
 The compensation value is displayed on the 
bottom-left of the screen. (, etc)
 Example of exposure compensation
Minus direction
Plus directionOver-exposed
Optimum 
exposure
Under-exposed
 AUTO BRACKET (DMC-TZ3 only)
Takes 3 pictures in succession, changing the exposure. After exposure compensation, the 
compensation value is as standard.
Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’
Press several times
Select a value
‘0’ (no compensation)
SELECTEXIT AUTO BRACKET
Value displayed after exposure 
compensation set
 e.g. AUTO BRACKET with ±1EV
 Cannot be used with flash or when there is remaining capacity for only 2 more 
pictures.
 When ‘AUTO BRACKET’ is set,  is displayed on the left of the screen. Canceled when the power is turned off.
First picture
0EV
(Standard)
Second picture
-1EV
(Darker)
Third picture
+1EV
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6Optical image stabilizer
Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
Settings cannot be changed in SIMPLE MODE (P.28) or in ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ (P.42) and 
‘STARRY SKY’ (P.44) scene modes.
  Hold down
Select mode
SELECTSETDEMO.
STABILIZER
MODE2
OFFMODE1
MODE1:Constant correction
(Monitor image stable, composition 
easy to determine)
MODE2:
Correction at moment shutter 
button is pressed
(More effective than MODE1)
OFF:
Pictures deliberately taken with no 
jitter correction
 To view jitter/movement detection demo screen
  Extent of jitter and of subject movement are shown on graph. (Estimate)
 Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo. Automatic ISO sensitivity settings based on movement detection are only effective 
when using Intelligent ISO  (P.46) and the ‘SPORTS’  (P.42), ‘BABY’  (P.42), 
and ‘PET’  (P.44) scene modes. Use the movement detection demo with objects with contrasting coloring.MENU/SET
 Cases where optical image 
stabilizer may be ineffective:
 
●  Heavy jitter
 ●  High zoom ratio (digital zoom: 
P.27)
 
●  Fast-moving objects
 ●  Indoors or in dark locations 
(due to low shutter speed)
Jitter
Movement detection
Press
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Taking pictures according to the 
scene
Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’
 The same selection of 20 scenes is 
available for each.
Select scene
1/2SCENE MODE 1
SELECT
PORTRAITDISPLAYSET
Page 1 of 
2 currently 
displayed
SCENE MENU
 To see description of each scene: 
Select scene, and press ‘DISPLAY’.
 SCN1 and SCN2
  When using SCENE MODE, the camera remembers the previously selected scene.
  For example, if SCN1 is set to ‘NIGHT SCENERY’ and SCN2 is set to ‘NIGHT 
PORTRAIT’, you can easily switch between settings depending on whether or not there 
will be people in the picture.
 
  To enable pictures to be taken immediately (no automatic SCENE MENU display)
    Display SETUP menu (P.18)
    Select ‘SCENE MENU’ (P.22) and set it to ‘OFF’.
   To display scene menu: Press ‘MENU/SET’
Note
 Selecting a scene mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of 
your picture.
 Brightness may be adjusted using ‘EXPOSURE’ (P.38) (except in ‘STARRY SKY’ mode). Detailed settings can be made in REC menu (P.50).
  (Except in ‘SENSITIVITY’, ‘METERING MODE’, and ‘COL. MODE’)
  Certain settings cannot be made for some scenes.
 ‘W. BALANCE’ can be set to the following.
  ‘PORTRAIT’,‘SOFT SKIN’,‘SELF PORTRAIT’,‘SPORTS’,‘BABY’,‘PET’,‘HIGH SENS.’
  (Setting is restored to ‘AWB’ when scene is changed.)
 The types of flash available (P.36) vary according to the scene.
  The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is 
changed.
 Guidelines displayed in grey  in ‘NIGHT PORTRAIT’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘STARRY 
SKY’, and ‘FIREWORKS’ scene modes.MENU/SET DISPLAY