Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz4 Operating Instructions

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INDEX (Continued)
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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
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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
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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
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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 
						

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Before useStandard 
Accessories
 Do a test shot first!
  Check first to see if you can take pictures 
and record sounds (motion pictures/
pictures with audio) successfully.
 We will not compensate for failed/
lost recording or for direct/indirect 
damage.
  Panasonic will not provide compensation 
even if damage is caused by faults with 
camera or card.
 Certain pictures cannot be played 
back
 •  Pictures edited on a computer
 •  Pictures taken or edited on a different 
camera
   (Pictures taken or edited on this camera 
may also not be able to be played back 
on other cameras)
 Software on the CD-ROM supplied
  The following actions are prohibited:
 •  Making duplicates (copying) for sale or 
rent
 •  Copying onto networks
 Avoid shocks, vibration, and 
pressure
 •  Avoid exposing the camera to strong 
vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or 
hitting the camera, or sitting down with 
the camera in your pocket.
(Attach strap to avoid dropping camera) •  Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.
 Do not get the camera wet or insert 
foreign objects
 •   
Do not expose the camera to water, rain, 
or seawater.
   (If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft, 
dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if 
wet with seawater, etc.)
 •  Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust 
or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak 
into gaps around buttons.
 Avoid condensation caused by 
sudden changes in temperature and 
humidity
 •  When moving between places of 
different temperature or humidity, place 
camera into a plastic bag and allow to 
adjust to conditions before use.
 •   
 
If the lens clouds up, switch off the 
power and leave for about two hours to 
allow camera to adjust to conditions.
 •    If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with 
a soft, dry cloth.
Grip area
Part numbers are as of January 2008
  Battery Pack
CGA-S007A
(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)
  Battery Charger
DE-A45B
(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)
  Battery Carrying 
Case
VYQ3680
  Strap
VFC4297
  USB Connection 
Cable
K1HA08CD0019
  AV Cable
K1HA08CD0020
  CD-ROM
  Please dispose of all packaging 
appropriately.
 Optional accessories (P.104)
 •   
Cards are optional. You can record 
or play back pictures on the built-in 
memory when you are not using a card. 
(P.18)
 •  If any accessories are lost, customers 
in the USA should contact Panasonic’s 
parts department at 1 800 833-9626 
and customers in Canada should 
contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-
8649) for further information about 
obtaining replacement parts.
Read first
 Lens
 •  If lens is dirty:Images may appear slightly white if lens is 
dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens 
barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe 
the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
 •  Do not leave in direct sunlight.
Camera ON/OFF switch
Do not touch the lens 
barrier, as this may 
damage lens. Be 
careful when removing 
camera from bag, etc.
 When using tripod
 •  Do not apply excessive force or tighten 
screws at an angle (may damage 
camera, screw hole, or label.)
 •   
Ensure that the tripod is stable.
(Read the tripod’s instruction manual.)
 When  transporting
  Switch off power.
  We recommend using a genuine leather 
case (DMW-CT3, sold separately).
To prevent damage and faults
Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and 
notes’ (P.98).
LCD monitor characteristics
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the 
LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright 
spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels 
with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots 
will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
Unit temperature
The camera may become warm during use. (Especially grip 
area, etc.)
This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality 
of the camera. 
						

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Before useStandard 
Accessories
 Do a test shot first!
  Check first to see if you can take pictures 
and record sounds (motion pictures/
pictures with audio) successfully.
 We will not compensate for failed/
lost recording or for direct/indirect 
damage.
  Panasonic will not provide compensation 
even if damage is caused by faults with 
camera or card.
 Certain pictures cannot be played 
back
 •  Pictures edited on a computer
 •  Pictures taken or edited on a different 
camera
   (Pictures taken or edited on this camera 
may also not be able to be played back 
on other cameras)
 Software on the CD-ROM supplied
  The following actions are prohibited:
 •  Making duplicates (copying) for sale or 
rent
 •  Copying onto networks
 Avoid shocks, vibration, and 
pressure
 •  Avoid exposing the camera to strong 
vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or 
hitting the camera, or sitting down with 
the camera in your pocket.
(Attach strap to avoid dropping camera) •  Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.
 Do not get the camera wet or insert 
foreign objects
 •   
Do not expose the camera to water, rain, 
or seawater.
   (If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft, 
dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if 
wet with seawater, etc.)
 •  Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust 
or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak 
into gaps around buttons.
 Avoid condensation caused by 
sudden changes in temperature and 
humidity
 •  When moving between places of 
different temperature or humidity, place 
camera into a plastic bag and allow to 
adjust to conditions before use.
 •   
 
If the lens clouds up, switch off the 
power and leave for about two hours to 
allow camera to adjust to conditions.
 •    If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with 
a soft, dry cloth.
Grip area
Part numbers are as of January 2008
  Battery Pack
CGA-S007A
(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)
  Battery Charger
DE-A45B
(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)
  Battery Carrying 
Case
VYQ3680
  Strap
VFC4297
  USB Connection 
Cable
K1HA08CD0019
  AV Cable
K1HA08CD0020
  CD-ROM
  Please dispose of all packaging 
appropriately.
 Optional accessories (P.104)
 •   
Cards are optional. You can record 
or play back pictures on the built-in 
memory when you are not using a card. 
(P.18)
 •  If any accessories are lost, customers 
in the USA should contact Panasonic’s 
parts department at 1 800 833-9626 
and customers in Canada should 
contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-
8649) for further information about 
obtaining replacement parts.
Read first
 Lens
 •  If lens is dirty:Images may appear slightly white if lens is 
dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens 
barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe 
the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
 •  Do not leave in direct sunlight.
Camera ON/OFF switch
Do not touch the lens 
barrier, as this may 
damage lens. Be 
careful when removing 
camera from bag, etc.
 When using tripod
 •  Do not apply excessive force or tighten 
screws at an angle (may damage 
camera, screw hole, or label.)
 •   
Ensure that the tripod is stable.
(Read the tripod’s instruction manual.)
 When  transporting
  Switch off power.
  We recommend using a genuine leather 
case (DMW-CT3, sold separately).
To prevent damage and faults
Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and 
notes’ (P.98).
LCD monitor characteristics
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the 
LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright 
spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels 
with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots 
will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
Unit temperature
The camera may become warm during use. (Especially grip 
area, etc.)
This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality 
of the camera. 
						

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Names of parts
 This manual is based on the DMC-TZ5 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary.
Cursor button
INTELLIGENT AUTO
Mode dial
Camera ON/OFF 
switch (P.19)
E.ZOOM button(P.33)
Shutter button (P.28)
Zoom lever (P.32)
Flash (P.29)
Lens (P.13)
Lens barrel Self-timer 
indicator
 (P.42)/
AF assist lamp 
(P.63)
Speaker (P.23)
MicrophoneDo not block microphone 
with fingers. (P.52, 63, 79)
LCD monitor(P.22, 37, 88)
Status indicator(P.17, 28)
DISPLAY button (P.37)
Q.MENU(Quick setting P.66)/
delete button (P.36)
Tripod receptacle
Card/Battery door
 (P.17)
Align to correct mode
Self-timer (P.42)
Macro mode (P.40)
  Exposure 
compensation (P.43) Auto  bracket (P.43)  White balance fine 
adjustment (P.58)  Backlight 
compensation (P.29)
 Flash (P.38)
 MENU/SET
  (menu display/set/finish) 
(P.20)
COMPONENT OUT socket (P.87)
AV OUT / DIGITAL socket(P.81, 83, 86)
DC IN socket (P.81, 83)
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional).
Release lever (P.17)
Up▲
down▼ ◄leftright►
INTELLIGENT AUTO modeTake pictures with automatic settings 
(P.28).
NORMAL PICTURE modeTake pictures with customized 
settings (P.30).
SCENE modeTake pictures according to scene 
(P.44).
MOTION PICTURE modeTake motion pictures (P.52).
CLIPBOARD modeTake pictures as memos (P.64).(Displayed on screen when 
mode changed)
Strap eyelet
We recommend 
using the strap to 
avoid dropping 
the camera.
In this manual, direction 
buttons to be pressed 
will be shown in gray, or 
with ▲▼◄►.
Recording
Playback
REC/PLAY switch(P.28, 35)Up/down/
left/right selection 
						

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Names of parts
 This manual is based on the DMC-TZ5 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary.
Cursor button
INTELLIGENT AUTO
Mode dial
Camera ON/OFF 
switch (P.19)
E.ZOOM button(P.33)
Shutter button (P.28)
Zoom lever (P.32)
Flash (P.29)
Lens (P.13)
Lens barrel Self-timer 
indicator
 (P.42)/
AF assist lamp 
(P.63)
Speaker (P.23)
MicrophoneDo not block microphone 
with fingers. (P.52, 63, 79)
LCD monitor(P.22, 37, 88)
Status indicator(P.17, 28)
DISPLAY button (P.37)
Q.MENU(Quick setting P.66)/
delete button (P.36)
Tripod receptacle
Card/Battery door
 (P.17)
Align to correct mode
Self-timer (P.42)
Macro mode (P.40)
  Exposure 
compensation (P.43) Auto  bracket (P.43)  White balance fine 
adjustment (P.58)  Backlight 
compensation (P.29)
 Flash (P.38)
 MENU/SET
  (menu display/set/finish) 
(P.20)
COMPONENT OUT socket (P.87)
AV OUT / DIGITAL socket(P.81, 83, 86)
DC IN socket (P.81, 83)
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional).
Release lever (P.17)
Up▲
down▼ ◄leftright►
INTELLIGENT AUTO modeTake pictures with automatic settings 
(P.28).
NORMAL PICTURE modeTake pictures with customized 
settings (P.30).
SCENE modeTake pictures according to scene 
(P.44).
MOTION PICTURE modeTake motion pictures (P.52).
CLIPBOARD modeTake pictures as memos (P.64).(Displayed on screen when 
mode changed)
Strap eyelet
We recommend 
using the strap to 
avoid dropping 
the camera.
In this manual, direction 
buttons to be pressed 
will be shown in gray, or 
with ▲▼◄►.
Recording
Playback
REC/PLAY switch(P.28, 35)Up/down/
left/right selection 
						

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Preparations1
Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)Preparations2Inserting battery and card
 Approximate battery life
 
•   
 Number of pictures  : 300 [330  ]  (at 30-sec intervals)
    (equivalent to approx. 150 [165 2] mins)
  1   Values based on CIPA standards. (P.99)
 Number reduced if intervals longer – approx. 75 [82 2] pictures if 2-minute intervals
 •   
 Playback time: Approx. 360 [380  ] mins 
   Above figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, 
or LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).
  2   DMC-TZ4
 
 Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. 
 Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged. 
  Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.) 
 Do not disassemble or modify the charger. 
  If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please 
purchase a new battery.
    For your safety and to prevent damage to this camera, do not attempt to operate this camera with 
any non-Panasonic after-market brand battery.
Battery 
(model- specific)
Charger 
(model - specific)
Charging light (CHARGE)
On:    Charging in progress, approx. 120 min. (Max.) 
Off:    Charging complete (Disconnect charger and battery when 
charging is complete.)
If light is flashing: •
  Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature is 
too high or too low (charging may not be completed).
      •
  Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with dry a cloth.
 
 Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. (CGA-S007A) If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on 
(Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged).
 The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memory card. 
When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly 
slower than advertised.
 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.Battery (check orientation)
Card (check orientation)
Do not touch terminal
Status indicator
1
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position 
and open the lid
OPEN
LOCK
Release lever
2
Completely insert battery 
and card 
(both click into place)
3
Close lid Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.SD memory card/
SDHC memory card (sold separately)
1
Connect to charger(Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.)
2
Fold out pins and 
plug into electrical outlet
Indoor electrical outlet
(charge at room temperature of 
10 - 35°C (50°F-95°F))
•   
Do not insert 
metal subjects 
such as clips.
(Can cause fire)
 To  remove
•  To remove battery:•   
To remove card:
  move lever in 
direction of arrow.Lever  press down in center. 
						

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Preparations1
Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)Preparations2Inserting battery and card
 Approximate battery life
 
•   
 Number of pictures  : 300 [330  ]  (at 30-sec intervals)
    (equivalent to approx. 150 [165 2] mins)
  1   Values based on CIPA standards. (P.99)
 Number reduced if intervals longer – approx. 75 [82 2] pictures if 2-minute intervals
 •   
 Playback time: Approx. 360 [380  ] mins 
   Above figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, 
or LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).
  2   DMC-TZ4
 
 Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. 
 Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged. 
  Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.) 
 Do not disassemble or modify the charger. 
  If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please 
purchase a new battery.
    For your safety and to prevent damage to this camera, do not attempt to operate this camera with 
any non-Panasonic after-market brand battery.
Battery 
(model- specific)
Charger 
(model - specific)
Charging light (CHARGE)
On:    Charging in progress, approx. 120 min. (Max.) 
Off:    Charging complete (Disconnect charger and battery when 
charging is complete.)
If light is flashing: •
  Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature is 
too high or too low (charging may not be completed).
      •
  Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with dry a cloth.
 
 Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. (CGA-S007A) If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on 
(Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged).
 The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memory card. 
When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly 
slower than advertised.
 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.Battery (check orientation)
Card (check orientation)
Do not touch terminal
Status indicator
1
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position 
and open the lid
OPEN
LOCK
Release lever
2
Completely insert battery 
and card 
(both click into place)
3
Close lid Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.SD memory card/
SDHC memory card (sold separately)
1
Connect to charger(Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.)
2
Fold out pins and 
plug into electrical outlet
Indoor electrical outlet
(charge at room temperature of 
10 - 35°C (50°F-95°F))
•   
Do not insert 
metal subjects 
such as clips.
(Can cause fire)
 To  remove
•  To remove battery:•   
To remove card:
  move lever in 
direction of arrow.Lever  press down in center. 
						

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Preparations2
Inserting battery and card 
(Continued)Preparations3Setting the clock and language
Set REC/PLAY switch to  before turning on power.
1
Turn on the power‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed 
when power is turned on for the first time.
2
While this message is displayed
Press ‘MENU/SET’
3
Adjust year, month, date, time
SelectCLOCK SET
CANCELSELECT
0:00JAN/  1/2008
M/D/Y
Select to change date format
•  To cancel → Press 
.
•  [M/D/Y]
12:34  JAN. 1. 2008
•  
 
[Y/M/D]
2008. 1. 1  12:34
•  
 
[D/M/Y]
12:34  1.JAN.2008Adjust
4
Set
Press ‘MENU/SET’
•  Turn on power again and check time display.
(Time and date can be displayed by pressing 
[DISPLAY] several times.) REC/PLAY switch
 Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when 
printing pictures in digital photo center or when using ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.73).
 Time is displayed in 24-hour format. Year can be set between 2000 and 2099. Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, 
provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the 24 hours beforehand.
 To change time setting
    Select ‘CLOCK SET’ from 
SETUP menu (P.22), 
perform 
3 and 4.
 To set local time at 
overseas destination
 ‘WORLD TIME’ (P.54)
 To set language
   Select ‘LANGUAGE’ (P.27) 
from SETUP menu, and set 
to language displayed on 
the monitor. 
  Example of SETUP menu 
setting (P.20)
Remaining battery and memory capacity
1010
Pictures remaining
(P.100)Displayed when no card inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red)
(Status indicator flashes when LCD monitor is off)
Recharge or replace battery (P.16).
When in operation
 (Card) or  (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.
This means that an operation is in progress, such as the recording, reading, or deleting 
of pictures. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMW-
AC5PP, sold separately) (this may cause damage to or loss of data).
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory  if not.
 Compatible memory cards (sold separately)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand 
recommended)
•  SD memory cards (8 MB - 2 GB)
•  SDHC memory cards (4 GB - 16 GB)
  Can only be used with devices compatible with SDHC 
memory cards.
•  Cards of over 4 GB may only be used if they have the SDHC 
logo.
 Always format cards with this camera. (P.27) If the switch on the card is set to ‘LOCK’, operations such as formatting, recording, and 
deleting cannot be performed.
 MultiMediaCards may also be used (for still pictures only)
 Built-in memory (approx. 50 MB)
 Internal memory is slower than SD memory card. Clipboard pictures (P.64) are saved to built-in memory. Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (P.80).
Switch 
(LOCK)SDHC memory card
SDHC logo
 It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).
 For model numbers and types, 
see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) 
						

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Preparations2
Inserting battery and card 
(Continued)Preparations3Setting the clock and language
Set REC/PLAY switch to  before turning on power.
1
Turn on the power‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed 
when power is turned on for the first time.
2
While this message is displayed
Press ‘MENU/SET’
3
Adjust year, month, date, time
SelectCLOCK SET
CANCELSELECT
0:00JAN/  1/2008
M/D/Y
Select to change date format
•  To cancel → Press 
.
•  [M/D/Y]
12:34  JAN. 1. 2008
•  
 
[Y/M/D]
2008. 1. 1  12:34
•  
 
[D/M/Y]
12:34  1.JAN.2008Adjust
4
Set
Press ‘MENU/SET’
•  Turn on power again and check time display.
(Time and date can be displayed by pressing 
[DISPLAY] several times.) REC/PLAY switch
 Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when 
printing pictures in digital photo center or when using ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.73).
 Time is displayed in 24-hour format. Year can be set between 2000 and 2099. Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, 
provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the 24 hours beforehand.
 To change time setting
    Select ‘CLOCK SET’ from 
SETUP menu (P.22), 
perform 
3 and 4.
 To set local time at 
overseas destination
 ‘WORLD TIME’ (P.54)
 To set language
   Select ‘LANGUAGE’ (P.27) 
from SETUP menu, and set 
to language displayed on 
the monitor. 
  Example of SETUP menu 
setting (P.20)
Remaining battery and memory capacity
1010
Pictures remaining
(P.100)Displayed when no card inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red)
(Status indicator flashes when LCD monitor is off)
Recharge or replace battery (P.16).
When in operation
 (Card) or  (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.
This means that an operation is in progress, such as the recording, reading, or deleting 
of pictures. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMW-
AC5PP, sold separately) (this may cause damage to or loss of data).
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory  if not.
 Compatible memory cards (sold separately)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand 
recommended)
•  SD memory cards (8 MB - 2 GB)
•  SDHC memory cards (4 GB - 16 GB)
  Can only be used with devices compatible with SDHC 
memory cards.
•  Cards of over 4 GB may only be used if they have the SDHC 
logo.
 Always format cards with this camera. (P.27) If the switch on the card is set to ‘LOCK’, operations such as formatting, recording, and 
deleting cannot be performed.
 MultiMediaCards may also be used (for still pictures only)
 Built-in memory (approx. 50 MB)
 Internal memory is slower than SD memory card. Clipboard pictures (P.64) are saved to built-in memory. Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (P.80).
Switch 
(LOCK)SDHC memory card
SDHC logo
 It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).
 For model numbers and types, 
see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) 
						

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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
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ASPECT R
SENSITIVIINTELLIGE
QUALITYPICTURE S
SELECT
SETUP
MONITOR CLOCK SEWORLD TI
LCD MODE
SELECTBEEP
2
Select the item
0 ±OFF
SET SELECT
SETUP
MONITOR CLOCK SET 
WORLD TIME 
LCD MODE 
BEEP
OFFSettings
Item
3
Select the setting
SETMENUSELECTSETUP
MONITOR CLOCK SET 
WORLD TIME 
LCD MODE 
BEEP
±0
Page(Zoom lever can 
be used to switch 
to next screen.)
4
Finish•  When the REC/PLAY switch is set 
to ‘’, menu can be closed with a 
half-press of the shutter button. Shutter button
 Settings display may vary according to items. Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting.
 REC menu (REC/PLAY switch )
3&$
EXITMENUSELECTASPECT RATIO 
PICTURE SIZE 
SENSITIVITYAU TOOFFINTELLIGENT ISO
QUALITY
Changing photography preferences (P.55-63)
•  Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect 
ratio, and picture size.
(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)
 SETUP menu (REC/PLAY switch )
SETUP
MONITOR CLOCK SET WORLD TIME 
LCD MODE OFF
EXITMENUSELECTBEEP
±0
Making the camera more convenient to use (P.22-27)
•  
Make settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock 
and changing the beep sounds.
 PLAYBACK MODE menu (REC/PLAY switch )
PLAYBACK MODE
SLIDE SHOW  NORMAL PLAY
FAVORITE PLAY CATEGORY PLAY DUAL PLAY 
SET SELECT
Viewing recorded pictures (P.69-71)
•  
Choose a playback type to see your pictures on dual 
screens
, slideshows, or just your favorite pictures. DMC-TZ5 only
(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)
 PLAYBACK menu (REC/PLAY switch )
EXITMENUSELECTPLAYBACK
TRIMMING
RESIZETEXT STAMP TITLE

EDIT CALENDAR
Using your pictures (P.72-80)
•  
Make settings for using the pictures you have taken, 
including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings 
for printing your pictures (DPOF). REC/PLAY switch Camera ON/OFF 
switch
(Example)  Change ‘LCD MODE’ in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE mode.
 (REC/PLAY switch , Mode dial )
Mode dial