Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz6 Operating Instructions

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Viewing your pictures (NORMAL PLAY)
REC/PLAY switch:  
Deleting pictures
REC/PLAY switch:  
Set to 
Scroll through pictures
Previous Next
File number
Picture number/
Total pictures
 Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/
backwards.
  (Only file numbers change while held down; 
picture is displayed when released)
  Scroll speed increases the longer you press. 
(Speed may vary according to playback 
conditions)
 If file number is not displayed, press display 
button.
 After the...

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Changing recording information displayTaking pictures with flashMode:                   
Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms.
 Histogram  Displays distribution of brightness in picture 
– e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are 
several bright areas in the picture. (Guide) A peak in the centre 
represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be 
used as a reference for exposure correction (P.49), etc.
 •  Histogram from...

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Taking pictures with flash (Continued)
Mode:                   
Taking close-up pictures/motion pictures
Mode:          
 Available types in each mode (: default setting)
SCENE MODE
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  Set to  (AUTO),  (AUTO/RED-EYE reduction), or  (SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE 
reduction) according to subject and brightness.
•  The flash cannot be used when recording...

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Taking close-up pictures/motion pictures
(Continued)
Mode:          
Positioning camera and subject within 
accessible range for focus alignment
 In MACRO ZOOM, higher magnification results in lower picture quality. When set to MACRO ZOOM, extra optical zoom is cancelled. MACRO ZOOM setting cannot be used while recording in ‘MULTI ASPECT’ mode.  We recommend using a tripod, the self-timer (P.48), and flash  ‘FORCED FLASH 
OFF’ (P.43).
 Moving the camera after aligning the focus...

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Taking images with self-timer
Mode:                   
Taking pictures/motion pictures with exposure 
compensation
Mode:                  
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.
 When set to BURST, three pictures are taken. When set to the ‘FLASH BURST’ scene 
mode, five pictures are taken.
 Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter...

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Taking pictures by automatically changing the 
aspect ratio 
‘MULTI ASPECT’ Mode:    
Taking pictures according to the scene 
‘SCENE MODE’Mode:             
In this mode, pressing the shutter button once automatically takes three pictures in each 
of three aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9. (The shutter sound is made only once.)
 After MULTI ASPECT is set,  is displayed on the left side of the screen. Shutter speed, aperture, focus, ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘WHITE BALANCE’, and ‘SENSITIVITY’...

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How to select a scene (P.51)
Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene 
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)Mode:             
 
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 colours in bright, outdoor 
daylight conditions (portraits from...

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How to select a scene (P.51)
Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene 
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)Mode:             
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
 
NIGHT 
PORTRAIT
Take pictures of people and nightscapes with 
close to actual brightness.•  Interference may be noticeable 
with dark scenes.
•  Shutter may remain closed for 8 
second after taking picture.
•  Main fixed setting
 PRE AF: OFF
•  ‘AF MODE’ default setting is 
(face detection).
  Tips  
• Use...

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How to select a scene (P.51)
Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene 
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)Mode:             
 
HIGH 
SENS.
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor 
conditions.•  Pictures may appear slightly 
grainy due to high sensitivity.
•  Main fixed settings
QUALITY: 
 (Standard)
SENSITIVITY: ISO1600 - 6400
•  The following functions cannot be 
used.
Extended optical zoom/DIGITAL 
ZOOM/AUTO BRACKET/MULTI 
ASPECT 
 
Select the aspect...

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How to select a scene (P.51)
Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene 
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)Mode:             
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
 FIREWORKS
Take clear pictures of fireworks in the night 
sky.•  Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 
second or 2 seconds (if there 
is a little jitter or if optical image 
stabilizer is ‘OFF’). (when not 
using exposure compensation)
•  Main fixed settings
 
FLASH:  FORCED FLASH OFFSENSITIVITY: ISO80
PRE AF:  OFF
AF...