Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz3 Operating Instructions

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Detailed settings can be made for recording, such as coloring, sensitivity, aspect ratio, 
and picture size.
Items vary depending on mode.
 SENSITIVITY
Set sensitivity to lighting. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker 
locations.
 Applicable  modes:   
 Settings:     AUTO   (automatic) /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1250
(if  mode: ‘ISO LIMIT’ 400 /   800   / 1250)
   AUTO: Automatically set with range up to 200 (640 when using flash) according to 
brightness.
 
  Maximum ISO sensitivity (‘ISO LIMIT’) can be set when using  mode.
   Setting guide
SENSITIVITY 1001250
Location (recommended)Bright 
(outdoors)
Dark
Shutter speed Slow
Fast
Interference Low High
 ASPECT RATIO
Aspect ratio of picture can be changed according to printing or playback format.
 Applicable modes:       
 Settings:
   ‘’, ‘’, ‘’, ‘’, and ‘’ can be adjusted independently.
   Settings are remembered even if power is turned off.
   Settings remain applied when using flash photography.
   Even though the ‘AWB’ setting is fixed in ‘UNDERWATER’ scene mode (P.44), fine 
adjustments may still be made.
 
  Fine adjustments cannot be made when ‘COL.MODE’ (P.57) is set to ‘COOL’, 
‘WARM’, ‘B/W’, or ‘SEPIA’.
Same as 4:3 TV or 
computerSame as normal film 
cameraFor playback on 
widescreen/high 
definition TV
 Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance (P.88).
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 PICT.MODE
Set picture quality for motion pictures (P.47).
 Applicable  modes: 
 Settings:
Aspect ratio 
(P.51) :   30fps VGA   / 10fps VGA / 30fps QVGA / 10fps QVGA
 :   30fps 16:9   / 10fps 16:9
 PICT.SIZE
Set size of picture. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting 
and on ‘QUALITY’ (see right). (P.92)
 Picture size setting guide
 Applicable modes:      
 Settings:
ASPECT RATIOPicture size
  7M   13072 x 2304 5M 22560 x 1920 3M 2048 x 1536
2M 
1600 x 1200 1M1280 x 960 0.3M640 x 480
  7M   33216 x 2144 4.5M2560 x 1712 2.5M2048 x 1360
  6M   43328 x 1872 3.5M2560 x 1440 2M1920 x 1080
 
  Picture sizes for DMC-TZ2 model are as follows.
  1 : 6M (2816 x 2112)  2 : None  3 : 6M (2976 x 1984)  4 : 5.5M (3072 x 1728)
   Extended optical zoom (P.27) can be used for picture sizes indicated with .
    is not displayed in the ‘HIGH SENS.’ scene mode (P.44) (as extended optical 
zoom cannot be used).
 
  Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions.Larger picture size = Crisper picture
(lower recording capacity)
Smaller picture size = Coarser picture
(higher recording capacity)
 ‘30fps’: smoother movement; ‘10fps’: longer recording time 
						

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 QUALITY
Set compression ratio for saving. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on 
this setting and on ‘PICT.SIZE’ (see left). (P.92)
 Applicable modes:      
 Settings:
 
 :  Fine (priority to picture quality)
 
 :  Standard (increases recording capacity by limiting standard picture 
size and picture quality)
 AUDIO REC.
Sounds can also be recorded with pictures. This is useful for conversation or memo 
recording.
 Applicable modes:      
 Settings:
 
  OFF   : No sound recording
    ON :  Record approx. 5 seconds of sound ( 
 displayed on screen)
   To cancel recording: Press ‘MENU/SET’.
   Cannot be used with ‘BURST’ (P.54), ‘STARRY SKY’ (P.44) and ‘AUTO BRACKET’ 
(P.38, DMC-TZ3 only).
 
  ‘DATE STAMP’, ‘RESIZE’, ‘TRIMMING’, and ‘ASPECT CONV.’ cannot be used with 
pictures with audio.
 
  Settings also reflected in ‘AUDIO REC.’ (P.60) in REC ON CLIPBOARD menu.
 METERING MODE
Method of measuring exposure (P.38) can be changed.
 Applicable modes:     
 Settings:
 
 :  (Multiple: Measures brightness of whole screen. Normally 
recommended)
 
 :  (Center weighted: Measures entire picture evenly, with focus on center 
of screen)
 
 :  (Spot: Measures subject within spot metering target)
Spot metering target 
						

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 AF MODE
Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects.
 Applicable  modes:      
 Settings:  /  /  /  /  (  : High-speed focus)
   Subject not in center of picture (AF area displayed after focuses completely aligned)
 When  using  or , picture may freeze momentarily before focus is aligned.
 AF area becomes larger in dark locations 
or when using digital zoom, etc.
AF area
F4.91/15
 Use  or  if focus is difficult to align with . AF areaAutomatically focuses 
on any of 9 pointsAutomatically focuses 
on either side or 
center.
AF area
AF areaFocuses on AF area 
in center of picture.
(Recommended for 
when focus is difficult 
to align)Focuses on smaller, 
limited area.
 Determined position for focus
 BURST
Enables a rapid succession of photographs to be taken. Succession of photographs taken 
while shutter button is held down.
 Applicable  modes:     
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 9-area-focusing 3-area-focusing (High speed)
 1-area-focusing (High speed) 1-area-focusing Spot-focusing
Spot AF  area. 
						

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 Settings:
BURST setting Speed 1No. of pictures 2
  OFF  No burst
 (High speed) 33 pictures/sec Fine: Max. 5
 Standard: Max. 7 (Low speed) 32 pictures/sec
 3,  4 (Free)Approx. 2 pictures/sec 5Until card/built-in memory is full
 
1 :  Depends on shutter speed and ‘SENSITIVITY’ settings.
 2 :  When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures
 3 :  DMC-TZ3 only.     4 :  DMC-TZ2 only.
 5 :  DMC-TZ3: Becomes progressively slower.  (Delayed timing depends on card type, 
picture size, and QUALITY.)
DMC-TZ2: Depends on type of card, ‘PICT.SIZE’ (P.52), and ‘QUALITY’ (P.53).
 
  Burst speed may be reduced if using SENSITIVITY (P.51) of ‘ISO400’ or greater, or if 
shutter speed is reduced in darker locations.
 
  This feature cannot be used with the flash (flash mark turns red, P.36) or with ‘AUTO 
BRACKET’ (P.38, DMC-TZ3 only).
 
  Settings will be stored even if power is turned off.
   Focus is fixed from first picture.
   Exposure and white balance are set as follows:
  ●DMC-TZ3
    High speed: Setting fixed from first picture.
    Low speed, Free: Reset for each picture.
  ●DMC-TZ2
    Reset for each picture.
   When using BURST while following a moving subject in locations with major 
differences in brightness (e.g. indoor to outdoor), exposure stabilization may require a 
little time, and optimal exposure may not be achieved.
 
  Auto review performed regardless of ‘AUTO REVIEW’ setting.
 CONT.AF
Focus is continually adjusted according to movement of subject.
(Increases battery consumption)
 Applicable  modes:      
 Settings:
 
  OFF   : Not set       ON : Set ( displayed on screen)   Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, 
or if suddenly moving closer to subject.
 
  Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align.
   When using , , or  ‘AF mode’, focus will be aligned quickly when shutter 
button is pressed halfway.
 
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 AF ASSIST LAMP
Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.
 Applicable  modes:      
 Settings:
  OFF :  Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc)
 
  ON   :  Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button
( and larger AF area displayed)
 Do not cover or look at lamp from close range Fixed to ‘ON’ when using SIMPLE MODE . Effective distance: 1.5 m (4.92 feet)
 SLOW SHUTTER
Shutter speed can be reduced further to take bright pictures in dark locations.
 Applicable  modes:    
 Settings:   1/8-   (normally recommended) / 1/4- / 1/2- / 1-
   Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we 
recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P.35).
 
  Can be used with NIGHT PORTRAIT (P.42) to brighten both night scene and 
subjects.
 
   displayed on screen for settings other than ‘1/8-’.
 D.ZOOM
Multiplies effect of optical zoom or extended optical zoom by up to 4 times. (P.27).
 Applicable  modes:     
 Settings:   OFF   : (Do not use) / ON: (Use)
   This cannot be set when using SIMPLE MODE , Intelligent ISO mode , or the 
‘SPORTS’, ‘BABY’, ‘PET’, or ‘HIGH SENS.’ scene modes.
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Lamp 
						

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 COL. MODE
Set color effects.
 Applicable  modes:    
 Settings:     STANDARD   / NATURAL (soft) / VIVID (sharp) / COOL (more blue) / 
WARM (more red) / B/W / SEPIA
   If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to ‘NATURAL’.
   MOTION PICTURE mode: ‘NATURAL’ and ‘VIVID’ cannot be selected.
   White balance fine adjustment cannot be used when using ‘COOL’, ‘WARM’, ‘B/W’, or 
‘SEPIA’.
 
  Settings for still pictures and motion pictures are made separately.
 CLOCK SET
Set the clock. Same function as that in SETUP menu (P.16).
The following items can be quickly called up from REC menu.
Items vary depending on mode.
 BURST (P.54)    W.BALANCE (P.50) (excluding )    SENSITIVITY (P.51)  ASPECT RATIO (P.51)    PICT.SIZE (P.52)    QUALITY (P.53)
Set to one from ‘      ’.
Display ‘Quick setting’
Hold7SELECTEXIT
AUTOOFFOFF AWB4:3Quick setting
Select itemSelect setting
7SELECTEXIT
AUTOOFF AWB4:34:3
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AUTOOFFAWB4:33:216:9
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SELECTEXIT 
						

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Taking/viewing clipboard 
pictures 
(CLIPBOARD)
Taking clipboard pictures (clipboard recording)
Set to 
Select ‘REC’
SELECTDISPLAYSET CLIPBOARD
PLAY
REC
Highlight ‘REC’ in orange (Initial display)
Take a clipboard picture
Press halfway
(align focus)Press fully
(take picture)
  Represents built-in memory used entirely 
for clipboard pictures
Picture size1M 2M
Pictures36 24
  Recording capacities above are reduced 
if pictures are recorded to built-in memory 
(P.26) in other recording modes (e.g. ‘
’). To view clipboard pictures (clipboard 
playback): ▼ () To change picture size → (P.60)
 Functions  unavailable:
 BURST, D.ZOOM, AUTO 
BRACKET(DMC-TZ3 only), WB 
ADJUST, CONT.AF
 The settings for the following 
functions are fixed.
 ASPECT RATIO: 
 QUALITY:  SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC.
 SENSITIVITY: AUTO
  Functions other than those 
above are the same as fixed 
in SIMPLE MODE (P.28). 
(However, STABILIZER (P.39) 
settings may be made.)
 If internal memory is full
 ● Delete unwanted clipboard 
pictures in PLAY ON 
CLIPBOARD mode.
     (Copy required pictures onto 
card → P.60)
 
● Remove card and use 
PLAYBACK mode ‘’ to 
delete pictures from other 
recording modes (e.g. ‘
’). Beware of copyrights, etc (P.2)
MENU/SET 
						

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Useful for taking pictures of timetables and maps instead of taking memos.
Regardless of presence of card, pictures will always be saved to clipboard folder of 
built-in memory, so that they can be distinguished from normal pictures and viewed 
immediately.
Viewing clipboard pictures (clipboard playback)
Select ‘PLAY’ in step  on left
PreviousNextTurn to W side(To restore: Turn 
to T side)
 View 1 picture at a time View 9 pictures on screen
 Select a clipboard 
picture and press 
‘MENU/SET’ to display 
single screen.
Note
 During clipboard recording: Press shutter button halfway. () PLAY menu (P.64) functions cannot be used.
  Pictures taken in other recording modes, modified with ROTATE (P.66) and copied 
(P.73) as clipboard pictures will be displayed in their original form (before rotation).
 Printing (P.76) cannot be performed during clipboard playback.
 To zoom in (playback zoom)  (P.31)
ExpandChange 
position
After selecting enlarged 
size and position Zoom mark
Displayed on registered 
pictures 
 To change zoom and position: Repeat the above To finish zoom mark setting: Restore zoom to original (normal) ratio
 To view registered ratio and position:
Display picture with 
 To register zoom enlarged size and position (Zoom mark):
  Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps, etc.
Immediately displayed at 
recorded size and position (No need 
to manually 
enlarge or 
move)
 To delete clipboard pictures  (P.32)
   Both original picture and picture with zoom mark will be deleted.
   Picture can be deleted even while zoomed in. 
						

							CANCEL MARK
AUDIO DUB.
COPY
INITIAL DISP.
ON
GO TO RECPLAY ON CLIPBOARD
SELECT
EXIT
PICT.SIZE
AUDIO REC.
INITIAL DISP.
CLOCK SET
ON OFF
GO TO PLAYREC ON CLIPBOARD
SELECT
EXIT
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CLIPBOARD menu
Press ‘MENU/SET’ while recording or viewing to display menu.
 REC ON CLIPBOARD menu
Default setting: 
Select item
 GO TO PLAY: View clipboard pictures. PICT.SIZE: Change picture size. (2M EZ /   1M EZ   )
  Select picture size with ▲▼ and press ‘MENU/SET’.
 AUDIO REC.: Record sound (5 seconds) simultaneously. (   OFF   / ON)
  Select setting with ▲▼ and press ‘MENU/SET’.
Settings will also be reflected in ‘AUDIO REC.’ (P.53) in REC menu.
 INITIAL DISP.: Select to display/not display initial display (P.58). 
(OFF /   ON   )
  Select setting with ▲▼ and press ‘MENU/SET’.
 CLOCK SET: Same function as that in SETUP menu (P.16).
 PLAY ON CLIPBOARD menu
Select item
 GO TO REC: Take clipboard pictures. CANCEL MARK: Cancel zoom position.
  Select clipboard picture with ◄►.
  Cancel with ▼. AUDIO DUB.: Add sound to previously-taken clipboard picture.
  Select clipboard picture with ◄►.
  Record/stop with ▼. COPY: Copy single pictures from clipboard to card.
  (Zoom mark will not be copied.)
 
 Select clipboard picture with ◄► and press ▼.
  Select ‘YES’ with ▲▼ and press ‘MENU/SET’. INITIAL DISP.: Same as in ‘REC ON CLIPBOARD’ (above)
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Taking/viewing clipboard 
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