Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz4 Operating Instructions
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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-Pana(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: [email protected] VQT1P79-1PC PBefore connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4
2 VQT1P79VQT1P79 3 A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Model No. Serial No. Information for Your Safety WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. • USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: (U.S. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
2 VQT1P79VQT1P79 3 A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Model No. Serial No. Information for Your Safety WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. • USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: (U.S. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
4 VQT1P79VQT1P79 5 1/9100–0001100–00011/9 10:00MAR.15.200810:00MAR.15.2008 The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use. When you do not use the card (sold separately), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P.18). Quick start guide -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. About the battery pack Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. • Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects. • Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT- IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. Note Example screens displayed in this manual are for DMC-TZ5 model. DMC-TZ4: 1 Charge the battery 2 Insert the battery and the card 3 Turn on the power 4 Set REC/PLAY switch to 5 Set the mode dial to 6 Press the shutter button and take pictures To play back the pictures Previous Next 1. Set REC/PLAY switch to . 2. Select the picture you want to view.
4 VQT1P79VQT1P79 5 1/9100–0001100–00011/9 10:00MAR.15.200810:00MAR.15.2008 The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use. When you do not use the card (sold separately), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P.18). Quick start guide -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. About the battery pack Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. • Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects. • Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT- IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. Note Example screens displayed in this manual are for DMC-TZ5 model. DMC-TZ4: 1 Charge the battery 2 Insert the battery and the card 3 Turn on the power 4 Set REC/PLAY switch to 5 Set the mode dial to 6 Press the shutter button and take pictures To play back the pictures Previous Next 1. Set REC/PLAY switch to . 2. Select the picture you want to view.
VQT1P79 7 Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures! INTELLIGENT AUTO ● Make ideal settings for the subject and distance just by pointing the camera! Zoomed-in pictures● Close-up pictures of people at a distance ‘10x optical zoom’ Rapid zoom ‘EASY ZOOM’ (P.33) Motion pictures● Capture moving scenes ‘MOTION PICTURE Mode’ 1 (P.52) Print at home, or at a digital photo center (P.78, 83) Save and enjoy your pictures! Record (P.28)Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory card slots. ● SD memory card/ SDHC memory card 2 (sold separately) Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens! ● AV cable (supplied) ● Component cable (sold separately) Enjoy videos in HD 3 on TV with component terminals (1080i) by using a component cable. With your printer4 Connect directly to easily print pictures at home. Use a PictBridge- compatible printer. ● USB connection cable (supplied) At digital photo centerGive card to shop assistant to print pictures. Using your PC4 Send by e-mail, save to hard disk. Print out pictures. ● USB connection cable (supplied) With DVD recorder4 Save to DVD or hard disk ● AV cable (supplied) 1 Sounds of zoom and other operations may be recorded.2 Can be used on SDHC memory card-compatible devices.3 DMC-TZ5 only4 See respective products’ instruction manuals for details. View (Playback) on large screen (P.86) 6 6 VQT1P79VQT1P796 VQT1P79 Record, view, save those precious moments.
VQT1P79 7 Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures! INTELLIGENT AUTO ● Make ideal settings for the subject and distance just by pointing the camera! Zoomed-in pictures● Close-up pictures of people at a distance ‘10x optical zoom’ Rapid zoom ‘EASY ZOOM’ (P.33) Motion pictures● Capture moving scenes ‘MOTION PICTURE Mode’ 1 (P.52) Print at home, or at a digital photo center (P.78, 83) Save and enjoy your pictures! Record (P.28)Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory card slots. ● SD memory card/ SDHC memory card 2 (sold separately) Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens! ● AV cable (supplied) ● Component cable (sold separately) Enjoy videos in HD 3 on TV with component terminals (1080i) by using a component cable. With your printer4 Connect directly to easily print pictures at home. Use a PictBridge- compatible printer. ● USB connection cable (supplied) At digital photo centerGive card to shop assistant to print pictures. Using your PC4 Send by e-mail, save to hard disk. Print out pictures. ● USB connection cable (supplied) With DVD recorder4 Save to DVD or hard disk ● AV cable (supplied) 1 Sounds of zoom and other operations may be recorded.2 Can be used on SDHC memory card-compatible devices.3 DMC-TZ5 only4 See respective products’ instruction manuals for details. View (Playback) on large screen (P.86) 6 6 VQT1P79VQT1P796 VQT1P79 Record, view, save those precious moments.
8 VQT1P79VQT1P79 9 INDEX Using SETUP menu ..... 22 • CLOCK SET ................ 22 • WORLD TIME • MONITOR • LCD MODE • BEEP ........................... 23 • VOLUME • GUIDE LINE • HISTOGRAM • TRAVEL DATE • ECONOMY .................. 24 • AUTO REVIEW • ZOOM RESUME ......... 25 • NO.RESET • RESET • USB MODE • VIDEO OUT ................. 26 • TV ASPECT • m/ft • SCENE MENU • DIAL DISPLAY • FORMAT ...................... 27 • LANGUAGE • DEMO MODE Before use .......................... 12 • Read first/ To prevent damage and faults 1 2 3 4 Before use Preparations Charging battery ................ 16 Inserting battery and card ... 17 • Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) ... 18 • Remaining battery and memory capacity ............... 18 Setting the clock and language ............................. 19 Using menus ...................... 20 • Menu type ......................... 21 1 2 3 Basics (Record• View) Taking picture with automatic settings ........ 28 Taking pictures with your own settings ......... 30 • Align focus for desired composition ....................... 31 Taking pictures with zoom ... 32 • Enlarging further ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ ............... 34 Applications (Record) 5 Viewing your pictures (Play) ................................35 Deleting pictures ............... 36 • To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures ..................... 364 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 Changing recording information display ........... 37 Taking pictures with flash ... 38 Taking close-up pictures .. 40 • Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject ‘TELE MACRO function’ ................... 40 Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment ... 41 Taking pictures with self-timer ............................ 42 Taking pictures with exposure compensation ... 43 • EXPOSURE ...................... 43 • AUTO BRACKET .............. 43 Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ ............ 44 • Scene types ...................... 45 • PORTRAIT/SOFT SKIN/ SELF PORTRAIT/SCENERY/ SPORTS ............................ 46 • NIGHT PORTRAIT/ NIGHT SCENERY/FOOD/ PARTY/CANDLE LIGHT ... 47 • BABY/PET/SUNSET ......... 48 • HIGH SENS./ HI-SPEED BURST ............ 49 • STARRY SKY/FIREWORKS/ BEACH/SNOW .................. 50 • AERIAL PHOTO/ UNDERWATER/MULTI ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only) .... 51 7 Standard Accessories ....... 13 Names of parts................... 14 • Mode dial ........................... 15 • Cursor button .................... 15
8 VQT1P79VQT1P79 9 INDEX Using SETUP menu ..... 22 • CLOCK SET ................ 22 • WORLD TIME • MONITOR • LCD MODE • BEEP ........................... 23 • VOLUME • GUIDE LINE • HISTOGRAM • TRAVEL DATE • ECONOMY .................. 24 • AUTO REVIEW • ZOOM RESUME ......... 25 • NO.RESET • RESET • USB MODE • VIDEO OUT ................. 26 • TV ASPECT • m/ft • SCENE MENU • DIAL DISPLAY • FORMAT ...................... 27 • LANGUAGE • DEMO MODE Before use .......................... 12 • Read first/ To prevent damage and faults 1 2 3 4 Before use Preparations Charging battery ................ 16 Inserting battery and card ... 17 • Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) ... 18 • Remaining battery and memory capacity ............... 18 Setting the clock and language ............................. 19 Using menus ...................... 20 • Menu type ......................... 21 1 2 3 Basics (Record• View) Taking picture with automatic settings ........ 28 Taking pictures with your own settings ......... 30 • Align focus for desired composition ....................... 31 Taking pictures with zoom ... 32 • Enlarging further ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ ............... 34 Applications (Record) 5 Viewing your pictures (Play) ................................35 Deleting pictures ............... 36 • To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures ..................... 364 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 Changing recording information display ........... 37 Taking pictures with flash ... 38 Taking close-up pictures .. 40 • Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject ‘TELE MACRO function’ ................... 40 Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment ... 41 Taking pictures with self-timer ............................ 42 Taking pictures with exposure compensation ... 43 • EXPOSURE ...................... 43 • AUTO BRACKET .............. 43 Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ ............ 44 • Scene types ...................... 45 • PORTRAIT/SOFT SKIN/ SELF PORTRAIT/SCENERY/ SPORTS ............................ 46 • NIGHT PORTRAIT/ NIGHT SCENERY/FOOD/ PARTY/CANDLE LIGHT ... 47 • BABY/PET/SUNSET ......... 48 • HIGH SENS./ HI-SPEED BURST ............ 49 • STARRY SKY/FIREWORKS/ BEACH/SNOW .................. 50 • AERIAL PHOTO/ UNDERWATER/MULTI ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only) .... 51 7 Standard Accessories ....... 13 Names of parts................... 14 • Mode dial ........................... 15 • Cursor button .................... 15
10 VQT1P79VQT1P79 11 INDEX (Continued) 8 9 10 11 12 Applications (Record) (Continued) Taking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE’ .............................. 52 Useful features for travel ................................................................... 53 • TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination) .................... 53 • WORLD TIME (Registering local time at your overseas destination) ................... 54 Using REC menu ................................................................................ 55 • PICTURE SIZE ............................................................................. 55 • QUALITY ...................................................................................... 55 • ASPECT RATIO ............................................................................ 56 • INTELLIGENT ISO ....................................................................... 56 • SENSITIVITY ................................................................................ 57 • WHITE BALANCE ........................................................................ 58 • METERING MODE ....................................................................... 59 • AF MODE ..................................................................................... 59 • CONTINUOUS AF ........................................................................ 60 • BURST ......................................................................................... 61 • I.EXPOSURE ................................................................................ 61 • DIGITAL ZOOM ............................................................................ 62 • COLOR MODE ............................................................................. 62 • STABILIZER ................................................................................. 62 • MIN. SHTR SPEED ...................................................................... 63 • AUDIO REC. ................................................................................ 63 • AF ASSIST LAMP ......................................................................... 63 • CLOCK SET ................................................................................. 63 Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD) ...................... 64 • Taking clipboard pictures ................................................................... 64 • Viewing clipboard pictures ................................................................. 64 • Zoom mark ......................................................................................... 65 • CLIPBOARD menu ............................................................................ 65 Quick setting ....................................................................................... 66 1 2 3 4 Applications (View) Viewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback) ............................. 67 Viewing motion pictures · pictures with audio / Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only) ... 68 Different playback methods... 69 • NORMAL PLAY .......... 69 • DUAL PLAY (DMC-TZ5 only) .................. 69 • SLIDE SHOW ............. 70 • CATEGORY PLAY ...... 71 • FAVORITE PLAY ........ 71 Using PLAYBACK menu ... 72 • CALENDAR ................ 72 • TITLE EDIT ................. 72 • Text input method ............. 72 • TEXT STAMP ............. 73 • RESIZE ...................... 74 • TRIMMING ................. 75 • ASPECT CONV. ......... 76 • ROTATE ..................... 76 • ROTATE DISP. ........... 76 • FAVORITE .................. 77 • DPOF PRINT .............. 78 • PROTECT .................. 79 • AUDIO DUB. .............. 79 • COPY ......................... 80 1 2 3 Connecting with other devices Using with your PC ............ 81 Printing ............................... 83 • Printing multiple pictures ... 84 • Print with date and text ...... 84 • Making print settings on camera ... 85 Viewing on TV screen ....... 86 • View on TV with component terminal ........... 87 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Others List of LCD monitor displays ... 88 Message displays .............. 90 Q&A Troubleshooting ...... 92 Usage cautions and notes ... 98 Recording picture/time capacity ... 100 Specifications .................. 102 Optional accessories ...... 104 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) ...... 105 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) ................. 106 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ................. 107 Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) ................. 109 Index ..................................112