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Preparations4Using menusTo get more out of your camera, you can use a variety of functions and select settings 
from 4 different menus.
Menu type
 To restore default settings ‘RESET’ (P.25)
1
Bring up the menu
3&$
EXITMENUSELECTASPECT RATIO 
PICTURE SIZE 
SENSITIVITYAU TOOFFINTELLIGENT ISO
QUALITY
(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)
 Selecting menu type
  Highlight   Select  and return 
to menu items
3&$
ASPECT R
SENSITIVIINTELLIGE
QUALITYPICTURE S
SELECT
SETUP
MONITOR CLOCK SEWORLD TI
LCD...

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Preparations5 Using SETUP menuMake general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, 
and changing the beep sounds.
  CLOCK SET
Set the date and time. 
(P.19)Set time, date, and display format.
WORLD TIME
Set the local time at an 
overseas destination. 
(P.54) DESTINATION:  Set the local time at overseas 
destination (P.54).
 HOME: Set date and time at home area.
MONITOR
Adjust the brightness of 
the LCD monitor 
(7 levels).+1 - +3:  Brighter
  ±0...

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Preparations5 Using SETUP menuMake general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, 
and changing the beep sounds.
  CLOCK SET
Set the date and time. 
(P.19)Set time, date, and display format.
WORLD TIME
Set the local time at an 
overseas destination. 
(P.54) DESTINATION:  Set the local time at overseas 
destination (P.54).
 HOME: Set date and time at home area.
MONITOR
Adjust the brightness of 
the LCD monitor 
(7 levels).+1 - +3:  Brighter
  ±0...

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Preparations5 Using SETUP menu (Continued)
ECONOMY
Turn off LCD monitor 
and power while not 
in use to save battery 
consumption.POWER SAVE
OFF/2MIN./  5 MIN.  /10MIN. : 
Automatically shut off power while not in use.
•  To restore →  Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on 
the power again.
•  Cannot be used in the following cases:
  When using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), 
when connected to computer/printer, during motion 
picture recording/playback, during...

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Preparations5 Using SETUP menu (Continued)
ECONOMY
Turn off LCD monitor 
and power while not 
in use to save battery 
consumption.POWER SAVE
OFF/2MIN./  5 MIN.  /10MIN. : 
Automatically shut off power while not in use.
•  To restore →  Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on 
the power again.
•  Cannot be used in the following cases:
  When using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), 
when connected to computer/printer, during motion 
picture recording/playback, during...

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Preparations5 Using SETUP menu (Continued)
VIDEO OUT
Change the video output 
format when connected 
to a TV, etc.   NTSC  /PA L
•  Operates when AV cable is connected.
TV ASPECT
Change the aspect ratio 
when connected to a TV, 
etc. (PLAYBACK mode 
only)./
•  When set to , pictures will be displayed vertically long 
on LCD monitor. (Operates when AV cable is connected.)
m/ft
Change display unit 
for distance in focus 
alignment (P.41).  m  : Display in meters
  ft   :  Display...

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Preparations5 Using SETUP menu (Continued)
VIDEO OUT
Change the video output 
format when connected 
to a TV, etc.   NTSC  /PA L
•  Operates when AV cable is connected.
TV ASPECT
Change the aspect ratio 
when connected to a TV, 
etc. (PLAYBACK mode 
only)./
•  When set to , pictures will be displayed vertically long 
on LCD monitor. (Operates when AV cable is connected.)
m/ft
Change display unit 
for distance in focus 
alignment (P.41).  m  : Display in meters
  ft   :  Display...

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Basics1
  Taking picture with 
automatic settingsOptimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’, 
‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear 
pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.
Automatic scene distinction
1
Turn on the power
Status indicator illuminated for 
approx. 1 second.
2
Set to  
3
Set to  (INTELLIGENT AUTO  mode)
INTELLIGENT AUTO
4
Take a picture
Press...

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Basics1
  Taking picture with 
automatic settingsOptimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’, 
‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear 
pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.
Automatic scene distinction
1
Turn on the power
Status indicator illuminated for 
approx. 1 second.
2
Set to  
3
Set to  (INTELLIGENT AUTO  mode)
INTELLIGENT AUTO
4
Take a picture
Press...

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Basics2
  Taking pictures with your 
own settingsUsing REC menu (P.55) to change settings and set up your own recording environment.
1
Turn on the power
Status indicator illuminated for 
approx. 1 second.
2
Set to 
3
Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)
NORMAL PICTURE
4
Take a picture
Press halfway
(Adjust the 
focus)
Press fully
F3.31/30F3.3 1/30
Focus display
(when focus 
aligned: flashing 
→ illuminated)
AF area
(Aligns focus with subject; when 
complete: red/white → green)
•  Beep...
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