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 final picture, display returns to the 
first picture.
 Some pictures edited on computer may not 
be able to be viewed on this camera.
 If the REC/PLAY switch is moved from  to while the power is on, the lens barrel will 
be retracted after approx. 15 seconds.
 This camera is compliant with the unified 
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 
standard formulated by the Japan 
Electronics and Information Technology 
Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif 
(Exchangeable image file format). Files that 
are not DCF-compliant cannot be played 
back.
 To enlarge (playback zoom)
Turn to 
T side
Current zoom position (displayed 
for 1 sec.)
•  Zoom ratio: 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x
•  To reduce zoom→ Turn lever 
towards W side
•  Move zoom position→ ▲▼◄►
 To playback as list (P.83)
 To view with different 
playback modes 
(slideshow, etc.) (P.85)
 To playback motion 
pictures
 (P.84) When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory. 
(Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD mode (P.81).)
DISPLAYZoom lever
Select type of deletion
•  To use 
‘DELETE 
ALL’ → go to 
step 
Select the pictures to delete 
(Repeat)
 Picture selected
•  To release
→  Press 
DISPLAY 
again Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is 
not inserted. Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
Set to 
Press to delete displayed picture
Select ‘YES’
•  Do not turn off 
the power during 
deletion.
 Use a sufficiently charged 
battery or an AC adaptor (DMW-
AC5E, optional).
 Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:
 •  Protected pictures (P.97) 
 •  Card switch is in ‘LOCK’ position. •  Pictures not of DCF standard (P.40)
 Motion pictures can also be deleted. To delete clipboard pictures, set mode dial to . To delete all data including protected images, perform FORMAT. (P.26)
Delete
Select ‘YES’
•  To cancel → press ‘MENU/SET’.
•  May take time depending on 
number of pictures deleted.
•  ‘ALL DELETE EXCEPT 
 
(FAVORITE)’ may be selected in 
‘DELETE ALL’ when ‘FAVORITE’ is 
set to ‘ON’ (P.95) and pictures have 
been registered.
To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures
   (after step ) DISPLAY 
						

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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 time of recording is different to histogram 
in playback and displayed in orange, when recording with 
flash or in dark locations. Also, histogram may differ from 
histograms made with image editing software.
 •  Histograms cannot be displayed in 
 (INTELLIGENT AUTO 
mode),  (CLIPBOARD mode), MULTI ASPECT , or during playback zoom.
 •  This is not displayed during motion picture recording.
 Guide  lines •  Reference for composition 
(e.g. balance) when recording.
 •  INTELLIGENT AUTO mode and CLIPBOARD mode 
display 
 only.
 •  This is not displayed in ‘MULTI ASPECT’ mode. 
 Judge balance Judge centre of 
subject
   
   During playback zoom, motion picture playback, slideshow: Display on/off 
 During menu display, multi playback or calendar playback: Display cannot be changed.
 Press to change display
  In recording mode
Recording 
information
1Motion picture recording 
information1,2No display Guide lines1,3
  In playback mode1  Set ‘HISTOGRAM’ to ‘ON’ to display 
histogram (P.22).
2 •  Return to the ‘Recording 
information’ display by pressing the 
shutter button halfway. 
   •  Displayed when recording motion pictures 
instead of the left screen.  3  Select guide line pattern and 
recording information display on/off 
with ‘GUIDE LINE’ setting (P.22).
•  When 
 is in use, recording 
information and guide lines cannot be 
displayed simultaneously. Recording 
informationNo display
Recording information 
or histogram1
(Example)
OK Dark← → Bright
Display ‘FLASH’
Select the desired type
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
 Can also be selected with ►.
Type, operations UsesAUTO
•  Automatically judges whether or not to flashNormal use
AUTO/RED-EYE reduction1•  Automatically judges whether or not to flash 
(reduce red-eye)Taking pictures of subjects in dark 
places
FORCED FLASH ON
•  Always flash
Taking pictures with backlight or 
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
FORCED ON/RED-EYE reduction1  (For ‘PARTY’ and ‘CANDLE LIGHT’ scene modes 
only (P.54))
•  Always flash (reduce red-eye)
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction1•  Automatically judges whether or not to flash 
(reduce red eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter 
pictures)Taking pictures of subjects against a 
nightscape (tripod recommended)
FORCED FLASH OFF
•  Never flashPlaces where flash use is prohibited
1 When digital red-eye correction function operates, red-eye will be detected and 
corrected automatically when the flash is emitted.
  As two flashes will be emitted, do not move until after the second flash (correction effect may 
vary according to person). Interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subject.
 Shutter speeds are as follows:
 •  , , ,  : 1/302 - 1/2000th
 •  ,  : 1/82,3 - 1/2000th 2    Varies according to ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ setting. 3    Max. 1/4 sec. when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ in use; max. 1 sec. when ‘STABILIZER’ set 
to ‘OFF’ or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’ 
mode, ‘SCENE MODE’, zoom position.
 Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet) 
away when using flash to take 
pictures of infants. 
						

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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
○○○ ○○○○○-○--○○○--○○○○○--○○○○-----○--------○-○ ○○○○○-○--○○○○○○○○○- - - -------○○---------○- - -----○-○○---------○ ○ ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○-○○○○○
  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 motion pictures, scene mode, , , , , , ,  or . 
 Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom
Focus range
Max. W Max. T
SENSITIVITY
(P.71)AUTOApprox. 0.6-5.3 m (1.97-17.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.6 m (3.28-11.8 feet)
ISO80Approx. 0.6-1.5 m (1.97-4.92 feet) Approx. 1.0m (3.28 feet)
ISO100Approx. 0.6-1.6 m (1.97-5.25 feet) Approx. 1.0-1.1 m (3.28-3.61 feet)
ISO200Approx. 0.6-2.3 m (1.97-7.55 feet) Approx. 1.0-1.6 m (3.28-5.25 feet)
ISO400Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet)
ISO800Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2.62-15.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.2 m (3.28-10.5 feet)
ISO1600
Approx. 1.15-6.7 m (3.77-22.0 feet)Approx. 1.0-4.5 m (3.28-14.8 feet)
INTELLIGENT ISO(P.70)
ISOMAX400Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet)ISOMAX800Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2.62-15.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.2 m (3.28-10.5 feet) ISOMAX1600Approx. 1.15-6.7 m (3.77-22.0 feet)Approx. 1.0-4.5 m (3.28-14.8 feet)‘HIGH SENS.’ in 
SCENE MODE (P.56)ISO1600-
ISO6400Approx. 1.15-13.5 m (3.77-44.3 feet)Approx. 1.0-9.1 m (3.28-29.9 feet)
‘FLASH BURST’ in 
SCENE MODE (P.57)ISO100-
ISO3200Approx. 0.6-3.4 m (1.97-11.2 feet)Approx. 1.0-2.3 m (3.28-7.55 feet)
 Do not touch or look at the flash (P.12) from close distances (i.e. a few cm).
  Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage 
subject).
 Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode. Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when scene mode is changed. Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using 
zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom. 
 If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button is 
pressed halfway.
 No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging). Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or white balance. Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds. Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to ‘AF MACRO (
)’ enables you to take 
images at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 feet) for 
max. W). 
Display ‘MACRO MODE’
Select ‘AF MACRO’
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
Take an image
 display
Taking close-up images 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 to blur background and emphasize subject.
‘TELE MACRO’ operates automatically when optical or extended zoom optical 
ratios are close to the maximum T setting (10x or above for optical zoom). The 
focus can be aligned for distances as close as 1m (3.28 feet).
Turn to 
max. T
 changes to  
 Digital zoom may also be used.  This function also operates when taking pictures in 
the following scene modes. 
  ‘FOOD’, ‘CANDLE LIGHT’, ‘BABY’, ‘HIGH SENS.’, 
‘UNDERWATER’, ‘PET’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, 
‘FLASH BURST’, ‘PIN HOLE’, ‘FILM GRAIN’
 Focus may take time to align for 
subjects over 50 cm (1.64 feet) 
away.
 When  using  (INTELLIGENT 
AUTO mode), macro recording 
can be activated by just pointing 
the camera at subject. 
(
 display) AF MACRO automatically 
activates when AF MODE is set 
to 
 (AF tracking). ( is not 
displayed.) 
						

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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 is likely to result in poorly focused pictures if 
subject is close to camera, due to margin for focus alignment being severely reduced.
 Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture.
Taking images at even closer range  ‘MACRO ZOOM’
To take even larger images of the subject, setting to ‘MACRO ZOOM’ enables the subject 
to appear even larger than when using AF MACRO.
Display ‘MACRO MODE’
Select ‘MACRO ZOOM’
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
Adjust the digital zoom 
magnification with the zoom lever
The zoom position is fixed at the Wide end.
Focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) - ∞.
Digital zoom magnification (1x to 3x)
Return Enlarge
Take an image
Zoom lever
 Focus range for  (NORMAL PICTURE mode)
  Focus range  
Distance between the lens 
and the subject3 cm
(0.10 feet)50 cm
(1.64 feet)1 m
(3.28 feet)2 m
(6.57 feet)∞
Zoom ratio 
1
   1 x   (max.W) 3 cm (0.10 feet) - ∞50 cm (1.64 feet) - ∞
   2 x   20 cm (0.66 feet) - ∞50 cm (1.64 feet) - ∞
   3 x   50 cm (1.64 feet) - ∞50 cm (1.64 feet) - ∞
   4 x   1 m (3.28 feet) - ∞1 m (3.28 feet) - ∞
   5 x   -   8 x   2 m (6.57 feet) - ∞2 m (6.57 feet) - ∞
   9 x   1.5 m (4.93 feet) - ∞2 m (6.57 feet) - ∞
   10 x   -    12 x  (max.T) 1 m (3.28 feet) - ∞2 m (6.57 feet) - ∞
: Focus range when  ‘AF MACRO’ is set 2: Focus range when  ‘AF MACRO’ is off 3
1  Focus range varies depending on the zoom ratio.2  The focus range is identical under the following settings.
 •   (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode)   •  (CLIPBOARD mode)
 •  FOOD, CANDLE LIGHT, BABY, HIGH SENS., UNDERWATER, PET, HI-SPEED 
BURST, PIN HOLE, FILM GRAIN in SCENE mode
 •  When set to 
 (AF MACRO) in  (MOTION PICTURE mode)  3 The focus range is identical under the following settings.
 •  PORTRAIT, SOFT SKIN, TRANSFORM, PANORAMA ASSIST, SPORTS, PARTY, 
SUNSET, STARRY SKY, BEACH, SNOW in Scene Mode
 •  When not set to 
 (AF MACRO) in  (MOTION PICTURE mode)  
 Zoom ratios are approximate. Ranges for focus alignment differ for scene modes. Zoom ratios shown above vary when extra optical zoom is used. Max. W: Zoom lever turned as far as possible to W side (no zoom)
  Max. T: Zoom lever turned as far as possible to T side (maximum zoom ratio)
When a subject is too close to 
the camera, the image may not 
be properly focused. 
						

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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 button is 
pressed fully here.
 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: ‘2SEC.’Self-timer indicator
(Flashes for set duration)
Display ‘SELFTIMER’
Select time duration
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
 Can also be selected with ◄.
Take an imagePress fully the shutter button to start recording 
after the preset time.
•  To cancel while in operation 
→ Press ‘MENU/SET’
Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between 
brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be 
possible in some cases.
 EXPOSURE
Display ‘EXPOSURE’ Example of exposure compensation
Minus direction
Plus directionOver-exposed
Optimum exposure
Under-exposedSelect a value‘0’ (no compensation)
 AUTO BRACKET (Pictures only)
Takes 3 pictures in succession, changing the exposure. After exposure compensation, the 
compensation value is as standard.
Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’ e.g. AUTO BRACKET with ±1EVFirst picture
0EV
(Standard)
Second picture
-1EV
(Darker)
Third picture
+1EV
(Brighter)Press ▲ twice to switch 
‘EXPOSURE’ to 
‘AUTO BRACKET’.
Select a value‘0’ (no compensation)
Value displayed after exposure compensation set
 Cannot be used with flash or when there is remaining capacity for only 2 more pictures. When ‘AUTO BRACKET’ is set,  is displayed on the left of the screen. Cancelled when the power is turned off. When AUTO BRACKET is set, ‘MULTI ASPECT’  and ‘BURST’ are cancelled. AUTO BRACKET cannot be set in ‘TRANSFORM’, ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘FLASH BURST’, ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘PIN HOLE’, and ‘FILM GRAIN’ scene modes. Exposure compensation cannot be used with the ‘STARRY SKY’ scene mode.
 EXPOSURE only 
						

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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’ 
settings will be constant for all three pictures.
 MULTI ASPECT is disabled when the number of recordable pictures is two or less. It is 
also cancelled when the power is turned off.
 When MULTI ASPECT is set, AUTO BRACKET and BURST are cancelled. MULTI ASPECT cannot be set in the ‘TRANSFORM’, ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘HIGH 
SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘FLASH BURST’, ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘PIN HOLE’, and ‘FILM 
GRAIN’ scene modes.
Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’
Press ▲ twice to switch 
‘EXPOSURE’ to 
‘AUTO BRACKET’.
Display ‘MULTI ASPECT’
Each time ‘DISPLAY’ is 
pressed, the displayed 
indicator switches between 
‘AUTO BRACKET’ and ‘MULTI 
ASPECT’.
Select ‘ON’ and set.
 display
 Picture size combinations
10M 9.5M 9M
7M 6.5M 6M
5M 4.5M 4.5M
3M
3M2.5M
(Example) 
when  is set to 6.5M, the image 
sizes and corresponding resolutions 
are 
 with 7M,  with 6.5M, and  with 6M.
   If a smaller picture size is set, the 
resolution is temporarily set to this 
value.
‘MULTI ASPECT’ is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65.
Using SCENE MODE enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, 
colouring, etc.) for given scenes. 
Set to  
Set to ‘SCN’ (SCENE MODE)
Select scene(Press ‘MENU/SET’ and then press ►, if 
scene menu is not displayed)
  SCENE MENU
Zoom lever 
can also be 
used to switch 
to next screen.
To see description of each scene: 
Select scene, and press display button.
 To take motion pictures 
   (P.61)
 Setting  frequently-used 
scenes to the mode dial
   MY SCN MODE  (P.60)
   MY SCENE MODE   (P.60)
DISPLAY Zoom lever
 Selecting a scene mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the colouring of 
your picture.
 Following REC menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected 
manually (available settings vary according to scene setting).
‘INTELLIGENT ISO’,’SENSITIVITY’, ‘METERING MODE’, ‘I.EXPOSURE’, ‘COLOR 
MODE’, ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’
  ‘I.EXPOSURE’ is operated automatically in the following scene modes, according to 
picture conditions.
  ‘PORTRAIT’, ‘SOFT SKIN’, ‘TRANSFORM’, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘SCENERY’, 
‘SPORTS’, ‘NIGHT PORTRAIT’,‘PARTY’, ‘CANDLE LIGHT’, ‘BABY’, ‘SUNSET’, ‘HIGH 
SENS.’, ‘FLASH BURST’, ‘BEACH’
  ‘WHITE BALANCE’ can be set to the following.
   ‘PORTRAIT’,‘SOFT SKIN’, ‘TRANSFORM’, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’,‘PANORAMA ASSIST (First 
picture only)’, ‘SPORTS’,‘BABY’,‘PET’,‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘PIN HOLE’
  (Setting is restored to ‘AWB’ when scene is changed.) The types of flash available (P.44) vary according to the scene.
  The scene mode flash setting is reset to the default setting when the scene mode is 
changed.
 Guidelines displayed in grey in ‘NIGHT PORTRAIT’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘STARRY 
SKY’, and ‘FIREWORKS’ scene modes.MENU/SET 
						

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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 chest 
upwards).•  Clarity of effect may vary 
depending on brightness.
•  ‘AF MODE’ default setting is 
(face detection).  Tips  
•  Stand as close as possible to subject.
•  Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
TRANSFORM
Changes the subject to a slim-looking or 
glamorous appearance.•  When taking a picture, a process 
is performed that improves the 
skin appearance.
•  The picture quality becomes 
slightly lower.
•  ‘PICTURE SIZE’ will be fixed 
according to the ‘ASPECT RATIO’ 
setting, as detailed below.
 : 3 M : 2.5 M : 2 M
•  The following function is fixed. 
 QUALITY: 
 (Standard) 
•  ‘AF MODE’ default setting is 
(face detection).
•  Face recognition may not work 
as effectively when using ‘SLIM 
HIGH’ or ‘STRETCH HIGH’.
•  The following functions cannot be 
used.
Extended optical zoom/Digital 
zoom/AUTO BRACKET/MULTI 
ASPECT 
 /BURST
  Use ▲▼ to select the transform level, and 
press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.
•  The settings can also 
be changed in the Quick 
menu.
 Take the picture.
  Notes  
•  This function can be used for personal use 
only, and is not to be used for unauthorized 
commercial purposes or commercial gain, 
which would represent a copyright.
•  Do not use in ways that violate public order 
and decency or defame or slander others.
•  Do not use in ways that harm the subject.
 
SELF 
PORTRAIT
Take pictures of yourself.•  To take pictures with audio (P.78)
  (self-timer indicator illuminated 
during recording)
•  Main fixed settings
  STABILIZER: MODE2
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC.
ZOOM RESUME: OFF
•  ‘AF MODE’ default setting is 
(face detection).
  Tips  
•  Press shutter button halfway → self-timer 
indicator illuminates → press shutter button 
fully → review
  (if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not 
correctly aligned)
• 
Focus: 30 cm - 1.2 m (0.98 - 3.94 feet) (Max. W)•  Do not use zoom (harder to focus).
  (Zoom moved to max. W automatically)
•  2-second self-timer (P.48) recommended.
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
 
SCENERYTake clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.•  Main fixed settings
 FLASH:  FORCED FLASH OFF  AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF  Tips  
•  Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
PANORAMA 
ASSIST
Use the supplied software to join multiple 
pictures into a single panorama photograph.•  The focus, zoom, exposure 
compensation, white balance, 
shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity 
are all fixed at the setting for the 
first picture.
•  Interference may be noticeable 
with dark scenes.
•  Shutter may remain closed for up 
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
•  Main fixed settings
 
FLASH:  FORCED FLASH OFF  SENSITIVITY: ISO80 - 800
•  Panorama photo stitching cannot 
be performed by this camera. The 
pictures that are taken are made 
into a panorama photo on your 
computer using the software on 
the supplied CD-ROM (ArcSoft 
Panorama Maker).
•  The following functions cannot be 
used.
AUTO BRACKET/MULTI ASPECT 
 /AUDIO REC./BURST 
  Use ▲▼ to select the recording direction, and 
press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.
Special panorama guidelines will be 
displayed.
  Take the picture.  Select ‘NEXT’, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.
•  Alternatively, press the 
shutter button.
•  You can take pictures 
again by selecting 
‘RETAKE’.
  Change the composition and take the picture 
so that a part of the picture overlaps with the 
previous picture.
Section of picture that was taken last time
•  To take more pictures, 
select ‘NEXT’ and 
repeat steps 
 and .
  After you finish taking pictures, select ‘EXIT’, 
and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.
  Tips  
•  Do not change your recording location.
•  Use a tripod.
 
SPORTS
Take pictures of scenes with fast movement, 
e.g. sports.•  Main fixed setting
  INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX1600
•  Digital zoom: Cannot be set
  Tips  
•  Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
Scene Uses, Tips Notes 
						

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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 flash.
•  Subject should not move.
•  Tripod, self-timer recommended.
•  Stand at least 1.5 m (4.93 feet) away at the 
Wide end (wide-angle)
• Focus:  Max. W: 80 cm (2.63 feet) 
Max. T:  1.2 m (3.94 feet) - 5 m (16.4 feet)
 
NIGHT 
SCENERY
Take clear pictures of night scenes.•  Interference may be noticeable 
with dark scenes.
•  Shutter may remain closed for up 
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
•  Main fixed settings
 
FLASH:  FORCED FLASH OFF PRE AF: OFF
  AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
  SENSITIVITY: ISO80 - 800
  Tips  
•  Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
•  Do not move for 8 seconds.
  (Shutter speed: max. 8 sec. if there is a little 
jitter, or using tripod, or optical image stabilizer 
is ‘OFF’)
•  Tripod, self-timer recommended
 
FOOD
Take natural-looking pictures of food.
−
  Tips  
• Focus:  Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T :  1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above 
unless max.T)
 
PARTY
Brighten subjects and background in 
pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.•  ‘AF MODE’ default setting is (face detection).
  Tips  
•  Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.93 feet) away.
•  Zoom: Wide (W side)
• Use flash.
•  Tripod, self-timer recommended.
 
CANDLE 
LIGHT
Bring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room.•  ‘AF MODE’ default setting is (face detection).  Tips  
• Focus:  Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T :  1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above 
unless max.T)
•  Do not use flash.
•  Tripod, self-timer recommended.
  (Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)
 
BABY
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours.•  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). Text may 
also be stamped onto the picture 
using ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.90).
•  Date of birth will be displayed as 
‘0 month 0 day’.
•  Main fixed setting
INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX1600
•  ‘AF MODE’ default setting is 
(face detection).
•  Digital zoom: Cannot be set
•  Name cannot be recorded when 
‘LOCATION’ is set in ‘TRAVEL 
DATE’.
•  To record age and name
(‘BABY1’ and ‘BABY2’ can be set separately.)
 
   Select ‘AGE’ or ‘NAME’ with ▲▼, press ►, 
and select ‘SET’.
 
  Set the birthday and name.
AGE: Set birthday with ▲▼◄►.
NAME: (See ‘Text input method’: P.89)
 
  Press ‘MENU/SET’.
  Tips  
•  Make sure ‘AGE’ and ‘NAME’ are ‘ON’ before 
taking a picture.
•  To reset: Select ‘RESET’ from SETUP menu.
• Focus:  Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T :  1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above 
unless max.T)
 
PET
Record pet’s age and name when taking 
pictures.•  Main fixed setting
INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX1600
•  Default settings are as follows.
AF MODE: 
 (AF tracking)
  AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
•  Refer to ‘BABY’ (above) for other 
notes and fixed functions.  Tips  
•  Same as for ‘BABY’ 
 
SUNSETTake clear pictures of scenes such as 
sunsets.•  Main fixed settingsFLASH:  FORCED FLASH OFFAF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
Scene Uses, Tips Notes 
						

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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 ratio and the picture size with 
▲▼ and press ‘MENU/SET’.
  Tips  
• Focus:  Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T :  1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above 
unless max.T)
 
HI-SPEED 
BURST
Take pictures of rapid movement or a 
decisive moment.•  The number of burst recording 
pictures increases immediately 
after formatting.
•  The recorded pictures become 
slightly grainy.
•  Main fixed settings
  
FLASH:  FORCED FLASH OFFQUALITY:  (Standard)
  SENSITIVITY: 
  Speed priority ISO200 - 1600
  Image priority ISO500 - 800
•  The focus, zoom, exposure, white 
balance, shutter speed and ISO 
sensitivity are fixed to the settings 
for the first picture.
•  The following functions cannot be 
used.
  Extra optical zoom/ Digital zoom/ 
AUTO BRACKET/ 
MULTI ASPECT 
 /
SELF TIMER/ AUDIO REC./ 
BURST
•  If recording is repeated, 
depending on the usage 
conditions, there may be a delay 
before the camera takes pictures 
again.
   Use ▲▼ to select ‘SPEED PRIORITY’ or 
‘IMAGE PRIORITY’, and press ‘MENU/SET’ 
to set.
  Select the aspect ratio and the picture size 
with ▲▼and press ‘MENU/SET’.
  Take pictures. (Hold shutter button)
   Still pictures are taken continuously while the 
shutter button is pressed fully.
Maximum 
speed
Speed priorityApprox. 10 
pictures/sec
Image priorityApprox. 6 
pictures/sec 
Approx. 7 
pictures/sec 
 
Number of 
recordable 
picturesBuilt-in 
memoryApprox. 15 
or more
Card
Approx. 15 to 100(The maximum is 100).
  The burst speed and number of recordable 
pictures change according to the recording 
conditions or types of cards.
  Tips  
•  Focus:  Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T :  1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above 
unless max.T)
Scene Uses, Tips NotesScene Uses, Tips Notes
 
FLASH 
BURST
Enables continuous recording in dim 
locations.•  The picture quality slightly 
decreases.
•  The following functions are fixed.
 FLASH:  (FORCED FLASH ON) QUALITY:  (Standard)
 INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX 3200•  The focus, zoom, exposure 
compensation, shutter speed, and 
ISO sensitivity are all fixed at the 
setting for the first picture.
•  The following functions cannot be 
used.
  Extra optical zoom/Digital zoom/
AUTO BRACKET/MULTI ASPECT 
/AUDIO REC./BURST
•  See also P.44.
  Use ▲▼to select the picture size and aspect 
ratio, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.
  Take pictures (Hold shutter button).
Pictures are taken continuously while the 
shutter button is held down.
Number of continuous shots: Max. 5
  Tips  
•  Use within the effective range of the flash. 
(P.44)
 
STARRY 
SKY
Take clear pictures of starry skies or dark 
subjects.•  Main fixed settings
  FLASH:  FORCED FLASH OFFAUDIO REC.: OFF
PRE AF:  OFF
STABILIZER: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO80
•  The following functions cannot be 
used.
 BURST/EXPOSURE/AUTO 
BRACKET/MULTI ASPECT 
/
AUDIO REC.
•  Shutter speed settings
   Select with ▲▼, and press ‘MENU/SET’.
•  The number of 
seconds can be 
changed with Quick 
menu. (P.20)
 
 Press shutter button.
Countdown begins
  Tips  
•  Set longer shutter speeds for darker 
conditions.
•  Always use a tripod.
•  Self-timer recommended.
•  Do not move the camera until the countdown 
(above) has ended.
  (Countdown for processing is redisplayed 
afterwards) 
						

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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 ASSIST LAMP: OFF
  Tips  
•  Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away.
•  Tripod recommended.
 
BEACH
Bring out the clear blues of the sky and the 
sea without darkening subject.•  ‘AF MODE’ default setting is (face detection).
•  Do not touch camera with wet 
hands.
•  Beware of sand and sea water.
 
SNOWBring out the natural colour of snow in ski 
slope and mountain scenes.•  Battery life is reduced in lower air 
temperatures.
 
AERIAL 
PHOTO
Take pictures of the view from aircraft 
windows.•  Main fixed settings
 FLASH:  FORCED FLASH OFF  AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
•  
Turn the camera off when 
taking off or landing.
•  
When using the camera, follow 
all instructions from the cabin 
crew.  Tips  
•  Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting 
colours when aligning the focus.
•  Check that the interior of the aircraft is not 
reflected in the window.
 
PIN HOLE
Darkens the area around the screen for a 
retro effect.•  The picture quality slightly 
decreases.
•  The following functions are fixed.
 QUALITY: 
 (Standard)
•  The Face detection function (P.73) 
may not work properly in the 
darkened area around the screen.
•  The following functions cannot be 
used.
  Extended optical zoom/DIGITAL 
ZOOM/AUTO BRACKET/MULTI 
ASPECT Use ▲▼ to select the picture size and aspect 
ratio, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.
 Tips  
• Focus:  Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T :  1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above 
unless max.T)
 
FILM 
GRAIN
Produces black and white pictures with a 
grainy texture.•  The picture quality slightly 
decreases.
•  The following functions are fixed.
 QUALITY: 
 (Standard)
 SENSITIVITY: ISO1600
•  The following functions cannot be 
used.
  Extended optical zoom/DIGITAL 
ZOOM/AUTO BRACKET/MULTI 
ASPECT Use ▲▼ to select the picture size and aspect 
ratio, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.
  Tips  
• Focus:  Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T :  1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above 
unless max.T)
 
UNDERWATER
Achieve natural colours under water.•  Always use marine case (DMW-
MCTZ7, optional).
•  Self-timer: Cannot be used
AF LOCK 
(focus fixed)
AF area
  Tips  
•  For fast moving subjects, align with the AF 
area and press ◄ (AF Lock).
 (Press ◄ again to release.)
•  If the zoom is operated after AF Lock is set, 
the AF Lock setting will be cancelled and must 
be set again.
• 
AF Lock cannot be set if AF MODE is set to .•  Adjust red and blue levels with ‘white balance 
fine adjustment’ (P.72).
• Focus:  Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T :  1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above 
unless max.T)
Scene Uses, Tips Notes