Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz4 Operating Instructions

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To enlarge the subject, you can take pictures from even closer up than the normal focus 
range allows (up to 5 cm [0.17 feet] for max. W) by using ‘MACRO ()’.
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Set to  
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Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode) or 
 (MOTION PICTURE mode)
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Set to ‘MACRO’
 display
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• To cancel Macro mode → Press ▼ again. Mode dial
Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject 
‘TELE MACRO function’
Useful for taking close-up pictures of, for example, birds that may fly away if approached, 
or...

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We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the 
shutter button, by setting the self timer to 2 seconds.
 After self-timer lamp stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF assist lamp. This function cannot be used in the ‘UNDERWATER’ and ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene 
modes or in MOTION PICTURE mode . In some modes, only ‘2SEC.’ or only ‘10SEC.’ may be selected.
INTELLIGENT AUTO  mode:  ‘10SEC.’
CLIPBOARD mode, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene mode:...

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We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the 
shutter button, by setting the self timer to 2 seconds.
 After self-timer lamp stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF assist lamp. This function cannot be used in the ‘UNDERWATER’ and ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene 
modes or in MOTION PICTURE mode . In some modes, only ‘2SEC.’ or only ‘10SEC.’ may be selected.
INTELLIGENT AUTO  mode:  ‘10SEC.’
CLIPBOARD mode, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene mode:...

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Scene types
 SCN1 and SCN2
 Both represent the same function. Scene settings selected for ‘SCN1’ and ‘SCN2’ will be 
stored in the memory. This function is useful for immediate selection of scene settings 
you use most often (e.g. ‘NIGHT SCENERY’ for SCN1, ‘NIGHT PORTRAIT’ for SCN2).
 Selecting a scene mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of 
your picture.
 Following REC menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected 
manually...

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Scene types
 SCN1 and SCN2
 Both represent the same function. Scene settings selected for ‘SCN1’ and ‘SCN2’ will be 
stored in the memory. This function is useful for immediate selection of scene settings 
you use most often (e.g. ‘NIGHT SCENERY’ for SCN1, ‘NIGHT PORTRAIT’ for SCN2).
 Selecting a scene mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of 
your picture.
 Following REC menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected 
manually...

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PORTRAIT
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a 
healthier appearance in bright daylight 
conditions.•  ‘AF MODE’ default setting is(face detection).
  Tips  
•  Stand as close as possible to subject.
•  Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
 
SOFT 
SKIN
Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor 
daylight conditions (portraits from chest 
upwards).•  Clarity of effect may vary 
depending on brightness.
•  ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).  Tips  
•  Stand as...

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PORTRAIT
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a 
healthier appearance in bright daylight 
conditions.•  ‘AF MODE’ default setting is(face detection).
  Tips  
•  Stand as close as possible to subject.
•  Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
 
SOFT 
SKIN
Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor 
daylight conditions (portraits from chest 
upwards).•  Clarity of effect may vary 
depending on brightness.
•  ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).  Tips  
•  Stand as...

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BABY
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors.•  Age and name will be displayed 
for approx. 5 seconds after setting 
this mode.
•  Age display format depends on 
LANGUAGE setting.
•  ‘AGE’ and ‘NAME’ print setting 
can be made on your computer 
using the supplied CD-ROM 
(PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-). 
Text may also be stamped onto 
the picture using ‘TEXT STAMP’ 
(P.73).
•  Date of birth will be displayed as 
‘0 month 0 day’.
•  Main fixed setting
INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX400
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BABY
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors.•  Age and name will be displayed 
for approx. 5 seconds after setting 
this mode.
•  Age display format depends on 
LANGUAGE setting.
•  ‘AGE’ and ‘NAME’ print setting 
can be made on your computer 
using the supplied CD-ROM 
(PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-). 
Text may also be stamped onto 
the picture using ‘TEXT STAMP’ 
(P.73).
•  Date of birth will be displayed as 
‘0 month 0 day’.
•  Main fixed setting
INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX400
•...

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STARRY 
SKY
Take clear pictures of starry skies or dark 
subjects.•  Main fixed settings
  FLASH:  FORCED FLASH OFFAUDIO REC.: OFF
CONTINUOUS AF:  OFF
STABILIZER: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO100
•  ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, 
and ‘BURST’ cannot be used.•  Shutter speed settings  Select with ▲▼, and press ‘MENU/SET’.
SET SELECTCANCEL
SHUTTER SPEEDSTARRY SKY
60 SEC. 30 SEC.15 SEC.
•  The number of 
seconds can be 
changed with quick 
setting. (P.66)
 Press shutter button.
Countdown...