Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz6 Operating Instructions

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Using with your PCSome computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card.
For details, see the manual for your computer.
Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the 
two together.
•  
Copied pictures can then be printed out or sent by e-mail using the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
 Computer  specifications
Windows Macintosh
98/98SE Me 2000/XP/Vista OS 9/OS X
Can I use 
PHOTOfunSTUDIO?No Yes
1No
Can I copy AVCHD Lite 
motion pictures to my 
computer?
 No Yes2No
Can I copy still pictures and 
Motion JPEG motion pictures 
from my camera to my 
computer via USB cable?Ye sYe s
OS 9.2.2
OS X (10.1 - 10.5)
Do I need to install USB 
drivers?Ye s N o –
•  USB connection cables cannot be used with Windows 95, Mac OS 8.x, or older versions 
of either, but still/motion pictures may still be copied with compatible SD memory card 
reader/writers.
1 Internet Explorer 6.0 or above must be installed.
  Correct playback and operation depends on your computer’s environment and cannot 
always be guaranteed.
2 Always use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ when copying AVCHD Lite motion pictures. 
Copying still pictures and motion pictures 
Set-up:
•  Use a fully charged battery, or connect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional) and Multi 
Conversion Adaptor (DMW-MCA1, optional). (P.103)
•  Card              :  Insert card and set mode dial to any except 
  Built-in memory:  Remove card
 To cancel connection   Click ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ in the Windows 
System Tray → disconnect USB connection cable 
→ turn off camera power → disconnect AC adaptor
Turn on power of both 
camera and computer
Connect camera to 
computer
Please make sure you use the 
supplied USB connection cable.
Use of cables other than the supplied 
USB connection cable may cause 
malfunction.
Select ‘PC’ on the camera
A message may be displayed on screen 
if ‘USB MODE’ (P.24) is set to ‘PictBridge 
(PTP)’. Select ‘CANCEL’ to close the 
screen, and set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PC’.
Operate with your 
computer
Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.)
ACCESS (sending data)
•  Do not disconnect the USB connection 
cable while ‘ACCESS’ is displayed.USB connection cable
(always use cable supplied) 
						

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Using with your PC (Continued)
   New folders are created in the following cases:
  •  When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999.
  •  When using cards already containing the same folder number (including pictures 
taken with other cameras, etc.)
  •  When recording after performing ‘NO. RESET’ (P.24)
 •  File may not be able to be played back on camera after changing file name.
 •  If mode dial is set to 
, built-in memory data (including clipboard pictures) are 
displayed even when card is inserted. Data in card is not displayed.
 •  Do not delete or modify folders or data in the AVCHD folder using Windows 
Explorer or other tools. The camera may be unable to play back the motion 
pictures correctly if any of these files are deleted or modified. For data 
management and editing of motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’, use the 
‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the supplied CD-ROM. 
 If using Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X
  The camera can be connected to your computer even if ‘USB MODE’ (P.24) is set to 
‘PictBridge (PTP)’.
 •  Only picture reading operations can be performed via the camera (picture deletion 
also possible with Windows Vista).
 •  It may not be possible to read if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card.
 •  Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be read. 
You can save images to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files 
into separate folders on your computer.
 Folder and file names on computer
Built-in 
memory/ 
Card Windows
  Drives are displayed in 
‘My Computer’ folder.
 Macintosh
 Drives are displayed on 
the desktop.
  (Displayed as ‘LUMIX’, 
‘NO_NAME’, or 
‘Untitled’.)
JPG: 
Still pictures 
MOV: 
Motion pictures
DCIM (Still/motion pictures)
100-PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder)
P1000001.JPG
P1000999.JPG
101-PANA
  : 
                    
999-PANA
MISC (DPOF files, Favourite)
PRIVATE1 (clipboard pictures)Built-in 
memory
MEMO0001.JPG
PRIVATE
When using 
memory card 
AVCHD(Motion pictures in AVCHD Lite)MODELINF
(VIERA Link information)
 Playing motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ on your computer  
Use the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the supplied CD-ROM.Save the motion picture to your computer, and play it back.
 Playing motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG on your computer
 Use the ‘QuickTime’ software on the supplied CD-ROM.
  •  Installed as standard on Macintosh
 
Save motion pictures to your computer before viewing.
    Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. 
  Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. 
  If using Windows 98/98SE, install USB driver software when connecting for first time. 
  When the battery begins to run out during communication, the status indicator flashes and a 
warning beep sounds. Cancel communication via your computer immediately (recharge the battery 
before reconnecting).
    Setting the ‘USB MODE’ (P.24) to ‘PC’ remove the need to make the setting each time the camera is 
connected to the computer.
    Data cannot be written to, formatted from, or erased from the camera via a computer.
   However, data may be formatted and deleted when connected in PTP mode (Windows Vista only).
 
  For more details, consult your computer operating manual.
Using the Multi Conversion Adaptor (optional)
The Multi Conversion Adaptor (DMW-MCA1, optional) enables connection to your computer 
or printer and to a TV for picture playback with your camera connected to the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5E, optional) so that you do not have to worry about the battery power level.
 Connection  example
Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.)
Multi Conversion Adaptor 
(optional)USB connection cable 
(supplied)
AC adaptor (optional)
•  Do not connect and disconnect the camera 
while the power is set to ON.Computer or printerTV AV cable (supplied)
    Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E: optional). 
  Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. 
  Do not use any other adaptors except a genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (DMW-
MCA1; optional).
    Ensure that the AC adaptor and Multi Conversion Adaptor are purchased as a set. The camera 
is not available if you use only either of them. 
						

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Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card.
For details, see the manual for your printer.Printing
 To cancel print  Press ‘MENU/SET’
 Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. When the battery begins to run out during communication, the status indicator flashes 
and a warning beep sounds. Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable 
(recharge the battery before reconnecting).
 Setting the ‘USB MODE’ (P.24) to ‘PictBridge (PTP)’ removes the need to make the 
setting each time the camera is connected to the printer.
 Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be printed. 
You can connect directly to a PictBridge-
compatible printer for printing.
Set-up:
•  Use a fully charged battery, or connect the 
AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional) and Multi 
Conversion Adaptor (DMW-MCA1, optional). 
(P.103)
•  Card              : Insert card
   Built-in memory:  Remove card
(Copy clipboard pictures to 
the card (P.82))
•  Adjust settings on your printer (print quality, 
etc.) as required.
•  Set mode dial to any setting other than 
CLIPBOARD.Turn on power of both 
camera and printer
Connect camera to printerPlease make sure you use the 
supplied USB connection cable. Use 
of cables other than the supplied 
USB connection cable may cause 
malfunction.
Select ‘PictBridge (PTP)’ 
on the camera
When ‘CONNECTING TO PC…’ is 
displayed, cancel the connection 
and set ‘USB MODE’ to either 
‘SELECT ON CONNECTION’ or 
‘PictBridge(PTP)’ (P.24).
Select picture to print 
with ◄► and set
Select ‘PRINT START’
(Print settings → P.106) Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty 
operation.) •  Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when 
the cable disconnection icon 
 is displayed (may 
not be displayed with some printers).
USB connection cable
(always use cable supplied)
Printing multiple pictures
Select ‘MULTI PRINT’ 
in step 
 on the 
previous page
Select item
(See below for details)
Select 
‘PRINT START’
•  To cancel → Press 
‘MENU/SET’
 •  
MULTI SELECT :  Scroll between pictures with ▲▼◄►, select pictures with display 
button to print. (Press display button again to release selection.)
       
  Press ‘MENU/SET’ when selection is complete.
 •  SELECT ALL :Print all pictures.
 •   
PRINT SET (DPOF) : Print pictures selected in ‘PRINT SET’ (P.96).
 •  FAVORITE : 
Print pictures selected as ‘FAVORITE’ (P.95). 
(displayed only when ‘FAVORITE’ pictures present and setting set to ‘ON’).
 Select ‘YES’ if print confirmation screen is displayed. An  orange  displayed during printing indicates an error message.  Print may be divided into different stints if printing several pictures.
  (Remaining sheets display may differ from set number.)
Print with date and text
 With ‘TEXT STAMP’
  Recording date and following information can be embedded into photographs (P.90).
  Recording  date  NAME and AGE from ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes
   ‘TRAVEL DATE’ elapsed days and destination  Text registered in ‘TITLE EDIT’
  Names registered in ‘FACE RECOG.’   •  Do not add date printing in stores or with printers to pictures ‘TEXT STAMP’ is 
applied (text may overlap).
 Printing date without ‘TEXT STAMP’
  Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store.
  •  Making ‘PRINT SET’ (P.96) settings on the camera in advance allows settings for 
numbers of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to the store.
  •  When printing pictures of 16:9 aspect ratio, check in advance that the store can 
accept this size.
 
 Using  computer  : Print settings for recording date and text information can be made 
using the supplied CD-ROM (PHOTOfunSTUDIO).
 
 Using  printer  : Recording date can be printed by setting ‘PRINT SET’ on the 
camera, or by setting ‘PRINT WITH DATE’ (P.106) to ‘ON’ when 
connecting to a printer compatible with date printing. 
						

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Printing (Continued)Viewing on TV screen
Making print settings on camera
(Make settings before selecting ‘PRINT START’)
Select itemSelect setting
Item Settings
PRINT WITH 
DATEOFF/ON
NUM. OF 
PRINTSSet number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)
PAPER SIZE
(printer takes priority)
L/3.5”×5” (89×127 mm)
2L/5”×7” (127×178 mm)
POSTCARD (100×148  mm)
16:9 (101.6×180.6 mm)
A4    (210 ×297 mm)A3      (297×420 mm)
10×15 cm    (100×150 mm)
4”×6”    (101.6×152.4 mm)
8”×10”    (203.2 ×254 mm)
LETTER    (216×279.4 mm)
CARD SIZE (54×85.6 mm)
PAGE 
LAYOUT
 (printer takes priority) /  (1 picture, no border) /  (1 picture, with border) /  (2 pictures) /  (4 pictures)
 Items may not be displayed if incompatible with printer. To  arrange  ‘2 pictures’ or  ‘4 pictures’ in the same picture, set the number of 
prints for the picture to 2 or 4.
 To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to  and make 
settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.)
  ‘PRINT WITH DATE’ and ‘NUM. OF PRINTS’ items are not shown when print 
settings (DPOF) have been made.
 Even if print settings (DPOF) are made, dates may not be printed with some shops 
or printers.
 When setting ‘PRINT WITH DATE’ to ‘ON’, check the date printing settings on the 
printer (printer settings may be prioritized).
You can view pictures on a TV screen by 
connecting your camera to your TV with the AV 
cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional 
). Also consult TV operating manual.
Set-up: •  Set ‘TV ASPECT’. (P.25)
    •  Turn off both camera and TV.
Connect camera to TV
Turn on TV Set to auxiliary input.
Turn on camera
Set REC/PLAY switch to 
 When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot
 Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot
•  Pictures only can be played back.
•  Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ may be played on Panasonic televisions 
(VIERA) displaying the AVCHD logo. 
 To play motion pictures on other 
televisions, please connect the camera to the television with the AV cable 
(supplied). 
•  When using an SDHC memory card, play back in the SD card slot of the SDHC-
compatible device.
• Multimedia cards may not always be compatible.
 Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.  You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL 
system when you set ‘VIDEO OUT’ in SETUP menu.
  Pictures can only be displayed on TV by using  mode. ‘LCD MODE’ setting is not reflected on TV.  Some televisions may cut off the edges of pictures, or not display them full screen. 
Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly.
  Change picture mode settings on TV if aspect ratios are not displayed correctly on 
widescreen or high-definition televisions.
  If problems such as picture flickering occur, set ‘VIDEO OUT’ (P.25) to ‘PAL’.Check socket direction and insert 
straight in. 
(Damage to socket shape can lead 
to faulty operation.)
AV cable
(always use cable supplied)Yellow: To video socket
White: To audio socket (L)
Red: To audio socket (R) 
						

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Viewing on TV screen (Continued)
Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket 
An HDMI mini cable (optional) can be used to enable enjoyment of pictures and motion 
pictures in high resolution.
What is HDMI?
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface for digital video devices. 
Digital video and audio signals can be outputted by connecting the camera to 
an HDMI-compatible device. This camera can be connected to a High-definition 
TV compatible with HDMI to enjoy recorded pictures and motion pictures at high 
resolution. Connecting the camera to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) compatible with VIERA 
Link (HDMI) enables linked operation (VIERA Link). (P.109)
Preparation: 
•  Check the ‘HDMI MODE’. (P.25)
•  Turn off the camera and TV.
 
  Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15/RP-CDHM30; optional). 
  Playback cannot be performed in CLIPBOARD mode. 
  Blank stripes may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on aspect ratio setting. 
  Cables that do not comply with HDMI standards will not work. 
  Pictures cannot be simultaneously displayed on the LCD monitor. 
  We recommend taking pictures with a ‘PICTURE SIZE’ (P.69) setting of at least 2 M and recording 
motion pictures with ‘REC QUALITY’ (P.80) set to ‘SH’, ‘H’, ‘L’, or ‘HD’.
    Following functions cannot be set in playback mode.
   TITLE EDIT, TEXT STAMP, RESIZE, TRIMMING, LEVELING, ASPECT CONV., AUDIO DUB., FACE 
RECOG., COPY, multiple selection (delete, etc.), etc.
    HDMI output will be canceled if a USB connection cable is connected simultaneously. 
  No picture output will occur through AV cables connected. 
  When playing motion pictures/pictures with audio recorded with other devices, video/audio may not 
always be played back correctly.
    Images may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or pausing on certain televisions. 
  Always read your television’s operating instructions. 
 ‘HDMI MODE’ (P.25) ‘1080i’ is only effective in the following cases:
   • MODE PLAY ‘PICTURE’ is selected
   • SLIDESHOW ‘PICTURE ONLY’ is selected
   • SLIDESHOW ‘CATEGORY SELECTION’ is selected (except for 
 Travel date)
   In all other cases, images will be outputted as ‘720p’.
    Audio output is stereo. Check the socket direction and insert straight in. 
(Damage to socket can lead to faulty operation.)
Connect camera to TV
Turn on TV Set to HDMI input.
Turn on camera
Set REC/PLAY switch to 
The DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65 does not have an HDMI socket.
VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI ControlTM) 
What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Link-
compatible devices by connecting HDMI mini cables (optional) for enabling easy 
operation with the VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not available.)
 VIERA Link (HDMI) is an exclusive Panasonic function added to the industry-
standard HDMI control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics 
Control). Operation is not guaranteed when connecting with non-Panasonic HDMI 
CEC-compatible devices. Refer to your product manual to verify compatibility with 
VIERA Link (HDMI).
 This camera supports VIERA Link (HDMI) Version 4. This is the latest Panasonic 
standard that also supports previous Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of 
December 2008)
Preparation: •  Set ‘VIERA Link’ to ‘ON’. (P.26)
Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible 
Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable 
(optional) (P.108).
Use the VIERA remote control to perform the desired 
operations.
The DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65 does not support VIERA Link. HDMI mini cable 
(optional)To HDMI video/audio input socket 
(When there are multiple sockets, connect to one besides HDMI1.)
    Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-
CDHM15/RP-CDHM30; optional).
    The shape of remote control will differ depending on the country or area where the TV 
was purchased. 
TV (VIERA) remote control Connecting with an HDMI mini 
cable (optional) 
						

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Viewing on TV screen (Continued)
The DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65 does not support VIERA Link.
 Other related operations
  Power  OFF
   The camera’s power can also be switched off when switching the television’s power 
off with the remote control.
 
 Automatic input select
  •  This function automatically switches the television input to the camera screen 
whenever the camera’s power is switched on while it is connected via the HDMI mini 
cable. The television can also be switched on via the camera from standby mode (if 
‘Power on link’ on the television is set to ‘ON’).
  •  The input setting may not be able to be changed automatically with certain television 
HDMI sockets. In this case, please change the input setting with your television’s 
remote control (consult your television’s operating instructions for details).
  •  Refer to P.120 if VIERA Link (HDMI) does not function correctly.
  If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, 
read the operating instructions for the devices.
  If the ‘VIERA Link’ setting on the camera (P.26) is ‘ON’, operations via the camera 
buttons will be limited.
  Ensure that the television you are connecting to has been set up to enable VIERA Link 
(HDMI) (consult your television’s operating instructions for details).
  If you do not wish to use VIERA Link (HDMI), turn the camera’s ‘VIERA Link’ setting 
(P.26) ‘OFF’.
  ‘HDMI MODE’ (P.25) ‘1080i’ is only effective in the following cases:
 • The  tab on the TV screen is selected
  • SLIDESHOW ‘PICTURE ONLY’ is selected
 •  SLIDESHOW ‘CATEGORY SELECTION’ is selected (except for 
 Travel date)
In all other cases, images will be outputted as ‘720p’.
  If the  tab on the TV screen is selected while ‘HDMI MODE’ (P.25) is set to ‘AUTO’ or 
‘1080i’, the screen will go back before the single picture playback display resumes. This 
is not a fault.
  If the  tab on the TV screen is selected, it will not be possible to select either  
(Travel date),  (AVCHD Lite), or  (MOTION JPEG) in SLIDESHOW ‘CATEGORY 
SELECTION’.
 Available  functions
Use your television’s remote control to operate the camera.
(1) Multiple playback
   Press the red button on your television’s remote 
control to switch between the types of data to be 
played.
•  Playback data type options can be scrolled as follows: 
‘ALL’ → 
 →  →  → ‘ALL’
   Use ▲▼◄► to select image, and press ‘OK’ to display 
as single image.
   Slideshow settings and other options can be accessed by 
pressing the ‘OPTION’ button.
(2)  Single image display
  Press ◄► to scroll between images.
  Press ▲ to display recording information.
  Press ▼ to return to (1) multiple playback.
  
   If single image display has been accessed from ‘ALL’ or  Press ‘OK’ to start (3) slideshow.
    If single image display has been accessed from  or  Press ‘OK’ to start motion picture playback.
Press ◄► to rewind/fast forward, or ▼ to stop 
playback.Operation icons
(3) Slideshow 
    Press ‘OK’ to start/pause the slideshow.
   Press◄► while paused to scroll between motion 
pictures.
   Press ▼ to stop slideshow and return to (2) single 
image display.
  
  To play motion picture audio during slideshows:
To play motion picture audio during slideshows when 
‘ALL’ has been selected, press ‘OPTION’, and in the 
‘Slideshow’ settings, set ‘Effect’ to off and ‘Audio’ to on.
  
  Display/hide operation icons
Operation icons can be hidden by pressing ‘RETURN’. 
When operations are hidden, they can be re-displayed 
by pressing ‘OPTION’.
Operation icons 
						

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In recording
1  Recording mode 
( P.29,   P.31)
  Recording quality  (P.80)
  Flash mode (P.43)
  Optical image stabilizer (P.77)
  Jitter alert (P.35)
  Metering mode (P.75)
  Wind cut  (P.80)
  AF tracking (P.34)
  Macro recording (P.45)
  Tele macro (P.45)
2  AF area (P.35)
3 Focus (P.35)
4 
10 Picture size (P.69)
  Recording quality   (P.80)
  Quality (P.70)
  Battery capacity (P.16)
1 
 White balance (P.72)
  ISO sensitivity (P.71)
  /  /  ISO LIMIT (P.70)
  Colour mode (P.77)
2 Available recording time ( P.61,   P.64)3  Elapsed recording time ( P.61,   P.64)4  Minimum shutter speed (P.78)
5  Self-timer mode (P.48)
6  Travel elapsed days (P.67)
  Name (P.55)/Travel Location (P.67)
  Age in years/months (P.55)
 Current date/time
7  AF assist lamp (P.78)
 
 Audio recording (P.78) 5  Number of recordable pictures 
(
 P.124,   P.126)
6  Save destination (P.16)
7 Recording state
8 Histogram (P.42)
9  Travel date (P.67)
10 
 Aperture value (P.35)
  Shutter speed (P.35)
  ISO sensitivity (P.71)
  Intelligent ISO (P.70)
11  Focus range (P.47)
 Zoom (P.37) 
  Macro zoom (P.46) 
12  Pre AF (P.75) CONTINUOUS AF (P.80)
  Burst mode (P.76)
  Auto bracket (P.49)
  Multi aspect  (P.50)
  Intelligent exposure (P.76)
  High angle mode  (P.22)
   Auto power LCD (P.22)
  Power LCD (P.22)
  Exposure compensation (P.49)
13 Spot metering target (P.75)
14 Spot AF area (P.74)
 
  CLIPBOARD Mode (P.81)  Clipboard recording mode 
Press the display button to change display (P.12, 42).List of LCD monitor displays
In playback
1  PLAYBACK mode1 (P.40)
  Protected picture (P.97)
  Favorites2 (P.95)
2  Text stamped display (P.90)
3 10 Picture size3 (P.69)
  Quality (P.70)
  Battery capacity (P.16)
4   Folder/File number4
(P.24, 40, 102)
  Save destination (P.16)
  Picture number/Total pictures
5 Histogram5 (P.42)
 6  Exposure compensation (P.49)
7  Favorites settings (P.95)
8  Recorded date and time
  Travel destination setting (P.67)/Name (P.55)/
 Title (P.89)
9 
 Destination settings (P.68)
10 Recording information
 
1 month 10 days Age in years/months (P.55)
11  Travel elapsed days (P.67)
12 
 Power LCD (P.22)
13 1 Number of DPOF prints (P.96)
14   6    Motion pictures 
( P.61,    P.64)
   Picture with audio (P.84)
   Cable disconnection warning icon (P.104)
  CLIPBOARD Mode (P.81)
 1 Clipboard playing mode  2 Zoom mark   MOTION PICTURE (P.84)
 3    (DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65 only)
 4 Elapsed playback time  5  Motion picture recording time
 6  Recording mode
The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used. 
						

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Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor.Message displays
THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED
 Release using the write-protect switch on the SD memory card or SDHC memory card. (P.16)
NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY
 Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures.
THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED
 Release the protection before deleting, etc. (P.97)
SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED/THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED
 Non-DCF images (P.40) cannot be deleted.
 →  Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.26) card to delete.
NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE
 The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded. More than 999 pictures have been set as ‘FAVORITE’. The number of pictures that can be set at once in ‘RESIZE (MULTI)’, ‘TEXT STAMP’, or ‘TITLE 
EDIT’ has been exceeded.
CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE
 DPOF settings, ‘TITLE EDIT’, or ‘TEXT STAMP’ cannot be made for non-DCF images (P.40).
PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN
 Force has been applied to lens (or other component) and camera could not operate correctly.
 →  Turn on power again.
    (Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if display still remains)
SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED/COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED
 Pictures cannot be copied in following cases.
 •  Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from card.
 •  File is not of DCF standard (P.40).
 •  Picture taken or edited on a different device.
NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY/NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD
 There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. 
 → 
 When you copy images from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the images are 
copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR     FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?
 Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.
 →  Reformat directly using camera (P.26). Data will be deleted.
MEMORY CARD ERROR     FORMAT THIS CARD?
 Card cannot be recognised on this camera.
  →  Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.26).
MEMORY CARD ERROR     PLEASE CHECK THE CARD
 Access to card has failed.
  →  Insert card again.
 Try with a different card.
MEMORY CARD ERROR     MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR
 Card is not of SD standard. Only SDHC memory cards can be used for capacities of 4 GB or 
greater.
READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR     PLEASE CHECK THE CARD
 Data read has failed.
 →  Check whether card has been inserted correctly (P.15).
 Data write has failed.
 →  Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.
 Card may possibly be damaged. Try with a different card.
MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED 
OF THE CARD
 Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures.  The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing. Using a high-speed card with a specified speed (e.g. on packaging) of at least 10 MB/s is 
recommended when ‘REC QUALITY’ is set to ‘HD’, ‘W V GA’, or ‘VGA’. 
 If recording stops even when using a ‘Class 6’ card or card with speed of ‘10 MB/s’ or faster, 
the data writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and 
reformatting it (P.26).
 Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards.
A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED
 Folder numbers in use have reached 999.
 →  Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.26).
Folder number is reset to 100 when performing ‘NO.RESET’ (P.24).
PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV/PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV
 AV cable is connected to camera.
 •  To remove message immediately → Press ‘MENU/SET’.
 •  To change aspect ratio → Change ‘TV ASPECT’ (P.25).
 USB connection cable is only connected to camera.
 →  Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED
 Use a genuine Panasonic battery (DMW-BCG10E). Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty.
 → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.
NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS
 The battery level is low.
 →  Charge the battery before use. (P.13) 
						

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Try checking these items (P.116 - 121) first.
(Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems.
 Try using ‘RESET’ in SETUP menu in recording mode (P.24).) 
Q&A  Troubleshooting
Battery, power
Camera does not work even if power is turned on. Battery is not inserted correctly (P.15), or needs recharging (P.13).
LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on.
 Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.23).
 →  Press shutter button halfway to release.
 Battery needs recharging.
Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on.
 Battery needs recharging. Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’. (P.23)
 →  Press shutter button halfway to release. 
This unit is turned off automatically. 
  If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with an HDMI mini cable (optional) 
and turn off the power on the TV with the remote control for the TV, the power on this 
unit also turns off.
 → If you are not using VIERA Link, set ‘VIERA Link’ to ‘OFF’. (P.26)
Recording
Cannot record pictures. REC/PLAY switch is not set to  (record). Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (P.41).
Cannot record to cards.
 Do not format cards on other equipment.
 → Please format cards with this camera. (P.26)
 For details about compatible cards, see P.16.
Recording capacity is low.
 Battery needs recharging .
 → Use a fully charged battery (not sold pre-charged). (P.13)
 →  If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. Turn the camera off 
frequently by using ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.23) etc.
 Please check the recording picture capacity for cards and built-in memory. ( P.124,   P.126)
Recorded pictures look white.
 Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
 →  Turn on power to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
 Lens is foggy (P.10).
Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.
 Pictures taken in dark locations, or bright subjects (snow, bright conditions, 
etc.) occupy most of the screen. (Brightness of LCD monitor may differ from 
that of actual picture) → Adjust the exposure (P.49).
  ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ is set to fast speeds, e.g. ‘1/250’ (P.78).
2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.
 Camera set to use ‘AUTO BRACKET’ (P.49), ‘MULTI ASPECT ’ (P.50), ‘BURST’ 
(P.76), or the ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ (P.56) or ‘FLASH BURST’ (P.57) scene modes. 
Recording (continued)
Focus not aligned correctly. Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to recording mode.) Subject outside of focus range. Caused by jitter or subject movement (P.70, 77).
Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical image stabilizer ineffective.
 Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical image stabilizer is less effective.
 → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.
 Use a tripod and the self-timer (P.48) when using slower shutter speed with ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’.
Cannot use ‘AUTO BRACKET’ or ‘MULTI ASPECT ’. Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer.
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.
 ISO sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.
 (Default SENSITIVITY setting is ‘AUTO’ – interference may appear with indoor pictures.) →  Lower ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.71).
 →  Set ‘COLOR MODE’ to ‘NATURAL’ (P.77)
 →  Take pictures in brighter locations.
 Camera set to ‘HIGH SENS.’ or ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene modes. 
  (Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity)
Pictures appear dark or have poor colouring.
 Colours may appear unnatural due to the effects of light source.
 →  Use WHITE BALANCE to adjust the colouring. (P.72)
Brightness or colouring of recorded picture different from real life.
 Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and 
result in slightly changed brightness or colouring, but this is not a fault.
Reddish vertical line (smear) appears during recording.
 This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains 
brighter areas. Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this is 
not a fault. This will be recorded in motion pictures, but not in still pictures.
 We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources such 
as sunlight when taking pictures.
Motion picture recording stops midway.
 Using MultiMediaCard (not compatible with motion picture recording). Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures.  The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing. Using a high-speed card with a specified speed (e.g. on packaging) of at least 10 
MB/s is recommended when ‘REC QUALITY’ is set to ‘HD’, ‘WVGA’, or ‘VGA’. 
 If recording stops even when using a ‘Class 6’ card or card with speed of ‘10 MB/s’ 
or faster, the data writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the 
memory card and reformatting it (P.26).
 With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and recording 
may end midway.
The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails)
 If the subject has different colours as the periphery, set the AF area to those colours 
specific to the subject by aligning that area with the AF area. (P.73) 
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting (Continued)
LCD monitor 
LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods.
Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on.
 Camera set to ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.23). After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6 
seconds (Max.) when recording to the built-in memory)
Brightness is unstable.
 Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.
  (Does not affect recorded picture.)
Monitor flickers indoors.
 Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluorescent lighting).
Monitor is too bright/too dark.
 Adjust ‘MONITOR’ setting (P.21). Camera set to ‘LCD MODE’ (P.22).
Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distorted when 
touched.
 This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so there is no need 
to worry.
Date/age is not displayed.
 Current date, ‘TRAVEL DATE’ (P.67), and ages in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ (P.55) scene 
modes are only displayed for approx. 5 sec. after start-up, setting changes, or mode 
changes. They cannot be always displayed.
Flash
No flash emitted. Flash set to ‘FORCED FLASH OFF ’ (P.43). When set to ‘AUTO ’, flash may not be emitted in certain conditions. Flash cannot be emitted in the ‘SCENERY’, ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘NIGHT 
SCENERY’, ‘SUNSET’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘FIREWORKS’, ‘STARRY SKY’, and 
‘AERIAL PHOTO’ scene modes, or when using ‘AUTO BRACKET’ or ‘BURST’.
 No flash is emitted when recording a motion picture.
Multiple flashes are emitted.
 Red-eye reduction is active (P.43). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.) The scene mode is set to ‘FLASH BURST’.
Playback
Pictures have been rotated.  ‘ROTATE DISP.’ is set to ‘ON’.
  (Automatically rotates pictures from portrait to landscape. Some pictures taken facing 
up or facing down may be interpreted as being portrait.)
 →  Set ‘ROTATE DISP.’ to ‘OFF’.
Playback (continued)
Cannot view pictures. REC/PLAY switch is not set to  (play). No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-
in memory if not).
 Camera set to ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’.
 →  Set playback mode to ‘NORMAL PLAY’ (P.85).
Folder/file number displayed as ‘-’. Picture is black.
 Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with low battery.
 →  Use ‘FORMAT’ to delete (P.26).
Incorrect date displayed in calendar playback.
 Picture edited on computer or taken on different device.  ‘CLOCK SET’ is incorrect (P.17).
  (Incorrect date may be displayed in calendar playback on pictures copied to computer 
and then back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)
Depending on the subject, an interference fringe may appear on the screen. 
 This is called moire. This is not a malfunction.
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
 

If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, 
white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash 
reflecting particles of dust in the air. This is not a fault. A characteristic 
of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in 
every picture.
Blacken red areas of recorded pictures.
 If subjects in pictures taken with RED-EYE reduction flash settings (, , ) 
contain patterns where areas of red are surrounded by colours close to skin colours, 
the digital red-eye correction function may cause these red areas to be blackened.
 → In such cases, using 
, or the  or  flash modes is recommended.
Sounds of camera operations will be recorded in motion pictures.
 Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts lens 
aperture during motion picture recording; this is not a fault.
Motion pictures and pictures with audio taken by this camera cannot be played in 
other cameras. 
 Motion pictures and pictures with audio taken with this camera may not always be 
able to be played back with cameras by other manufacturers. Playback may also not 
be possible with certain Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX).
    Cameras launched before December 2008, and some cameras launched in 2009 
(FS, LS Series).
 In some cases, motion pictures and pictures with audio taken by this camera cannot be 
played back by digital cameras from other companies, and they also cannot be played 
in Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) that were sold before July 2008. 
  Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be played in devices that do 
not support AVCHD. In some cases, motion pictures cannot be played back correctly 
in AVCHD-compatible  devices.