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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-Pana(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
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Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DMC-TZ4 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-Pana(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE Thank you for choosing Panasonic! INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT You have purchased one of the most AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure...
  • Page 3 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 4 Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor. Note Example screens displayed in this manual are for DMC-TZ5 model. 100–0001 100–0001 DMC-TZ4: 10:00 MAR.15.2008 10:00 MAR.15.2008 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 5: Before Use

    Set REC/PLAY switch to Set the mode dial Press the shutter button and take pictures To play back the pictures 1. Set REC/PLAY switch to 2. Select the picture you want to view. Previous Next Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 6: Intelligent Auto

    Zoomed-in pictures ● Close-up pictures of people at a distance ‘10x optical zoom’ Rapid zoom ‘EASY ZOOM’ (P.33) Motion pictures ● Capture moving scenes ‘MOTION PICTURE Mode’ (P.52) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79 VQT1P79 VQT1P79...
  • Page 7 Save to DVD or hard disk ● AV cable (supplied) Sounds of zoom and other operations may be recorded. Can be used on SDHC memory card-compatible devices. DMC-TZ5 only Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals See respective products’ instruction manuals for details. VQT1P79...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    ZOOM RESUME ..25 • NO.RESET • RESET • USB MODE • VIDEO OUT ....26 • TV ASPECT • m/ft • SCENE MENU • DIAL DISPLAY • FORMAT ...... 27 • LANGUAGE • DEMO MODE Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 9 Taking pictures with BEACH/SNOW ....50 self-timer ......42 • AERIAL PHOTO/ UNDERWATER/MULTI Taking pictures with ASPECT ..51 (DMC-TZ5 only) exposure compensation ... 43 • EXPOSURE ...... 43 • AUTO BRACKET ....43 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 10 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 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 11 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) ....106 • AUDIO DUB....79 • COPY ......80 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ....107 Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) ....109 Index ........112 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 12: Before Use

    (Attach strap to avoid dropping camera) damage. • Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor. Panasonic will not provide compensation Do not get the camera wet or insert even if damage is caused by faults with foreign objects camera or card.

  • Page 13: Standard Accessories

    (P.18) • If any accessories are lost, customers Switch off power. We recommend using a genuine leather in the USA should contact Panasonic’s case (DMW-CT3, sold separately). 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.

  • Page 14: Names Of Parts

    (P.37) COMPONENT OUT socket Q.MENU (P.87) (Quick setting P.66) delete button (P.36) AV OUT / DIGITAL socket (P.81, 83, 86) DC IN socket (P.81, 83) Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 15: Cursor Button

    In this manual, direction MENU/SET buttons to be pressed (menu display/set/finish) Macro mode (P.40) will be shown in gray, or (P.20) with ▲▼◄►. This manual is based on the DMC-TZ5 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 16: Preparations

    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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 17: Inserting Battery And Card

    Lever direction of arrow. 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).

  • Page 18: 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) SDHC memory card The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Switch • SD memory cards (8 MB - 2 GB) (LOCK) •...

  • Page 19: Setting The Clock And Language

    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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 20: Using Menus

    LCD MODE BEEP SELECT MENU Finish • When the REC/PLAY switch is set to ‘ ’, menu can be closed with a half-press of the shutter button. Settings display may vary according to items. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 21: Menu Type

    • Make settings for using the pictures you have taken, CALENDAR including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings TITLE EDIT TEXT STAMP for printing your pictures (DPOF). RESIZE TRIMMING SELECT EXIT MENU Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 22: Using Setup Menu

    • ‘POWER LCD’ will be deactivated if no operations are performed for 30 seconds while recording. (Brightness can be restored by pressing any button) • Brightness/color of screen in ‘LCD MODE’ has no effect on pictures recorded. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 23: Beep

    Check subject brightness on graph. (P.37) TRAVEL SETUP TRAVEL DATE OFF /SET (Register departure and return dates) Record the number of days elapsed in your LOCATION travels. (P.53) OFF /SET (Input name of destination.) (P. 72) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 24: Economy

    • In ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI ASPECT ’ scene modes, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘BURST’ mode, or pictures with audio, auto review performed regardless of setting. ( DMC-TZ5 only) • Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 25: Zoom Resume

    PictBridge-compatible printer. method for when connecting camera to a PictBridge (PTP) : Select when connecting to a computer or printer with PictBridge-compatible printer USB connection cable. PC: Select when connecting to a computer Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 26: Video Out

    • To display scene menu when set to ‘OFF’: Press ‘MENU/ when mode dial is set to SET’. SCN1 or SCN2. (P.44) SCENE MODE 1 PORTRAIT SELECT DISPLAY OFF/ ON (display) DIAL DISPLAY Display mode dial operation on screen. NORMAL PICTURE Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 27: Format

    • Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo. • Use the movement detection demo with objects with contrasting coloring. AUTO DEMO. :View introductory slideshow • To close → Press ‘MENU/SET’ • Demo cannot be outputted to TV. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 28: Automatic Settings

    REC menu: ‘PICTURE SIZE ’, ‘ASPECT RATIO’, ‘BURST’, ‘COLOR MODE ’, ‘STABILIZER ’ • SETUP menu: ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘TRAVEL DATE’, ‘BEEP ’, ‘LANGUAGE’ Items that may be set differ from other recording modes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 29: Backlight Compensation

    • Do not touch the lens. • Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart. • Do not block the microphone when recording audio. Flash Lamp • Holding camera vertically (→ P.31) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 30: Your Own Settings

    (P.62), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.42). display If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red, correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or change ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.57) settings. F3.3 1/10 1/10 Aperture Shutter speed value Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 31: Align Focus For Desired Composition

    (Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.76) set to ‘ON’) Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically if taken with camera facing upwards or downwards. Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during playback. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures With Zoom

    ’ (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken of a 3M-sized central part of a 9 M (equivalent to 9.1 million pixels) area, meaning that the picture can be enlarged further. DMC-TZ4 : 8M Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 33 When using extended optical zoom, zoom movement may stop momentarily near maximum W (1x), but this is not a fault. ‘ZOOM RESUME’ (P.25) allows zoom ratio to be memorized even if power is turned off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 34 Digital zoom cannot be used in the following modes: (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), (CLIPBOARD mode), scene modes (‘SPORTS’, ‘BABY’, ‘PET’, ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI ASPECT ’), when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is not set to ‘OFF’ DMC-TZ5 only Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 35 Electronics and Information Technology To view with different Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif playback modes (slideshow, (Exchangeable image file format). Files that etc.) are not DCF-compliant cannot be played (P.69) back. To rotate pictures (P.76) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 36: Deleting Pictures

    Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases: • Protected pictures (P.79) • Card switch is in ‘LOCK’ position. • Pictures not of DCF standard (P.35) Motion pictures can also be deleted. To delete clipboard pictures, set mode dial to Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 37: Changing Recording

    Judge center of subject Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when recording. During playback zoom, motion picture playback, slideshow : Display on/off During menu display, multi playback or calendar playback, ‘DUAL PLAY’ (DMC-TZ5 only): Display cannot be changed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures With Flash

    Varies according to ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ setting. 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.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 39 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 using ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.24), LCD monitor is shut off while flash is charging. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 40: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture. When using (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), macro recording can be activated by just pointing the camera at subject. ( display) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 41: Subject Within Accessible Range For Focus Alignment

    Zoom ratios shown above vary when extended 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) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 42: Self-Timer

    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.’ Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 43: Exposure Compensation

    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. Canceled when the power is turned off. Burst setting is canceled when auto bracket is set. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 44 The types of flash available (P.39) 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 gray in ‘NIGHT PORTRAIT’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘STARRY SKY’, and ‘FIREWORKS’ scene modes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 45: Scene Types

    10:00 MAR.15.2008 10:00 MAR.15.2008 10:00 MAR.15.2008 HIGH SENS. HI-SPEED BURST STARRY SKY SUNSET FIREWORKS BEACH SNOW AERIAL PHOTO UNDERWATER MULTI ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only) Functions, tips for each scene AF LOCK AF LOCK (P.46 - 51) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 46 • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away. Take pictures of scenes with fast movement, • Main fixed setting e.g. sports. INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX800 • Digital zoom: Cannot be set Tips SPORTS • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 47 • Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above (2 m (6.57 feet) and above CANDLE unless max.T) LIGHT • Do not use flash. • Tripod, self-timer recommended. (Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 48 AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF • Refer to ‘BABY’ (above) for other notes and fixed functions. Take clear pictures of scenes such as • Main fixed settings sunsets. FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF SUNSET Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 49 • Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above (2 m (6.57 feet) and above unless max.T) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 50 (face detection). • Beware of sand and sea water. BEACH Bring out the natural color of snow in ski • Battery life is reduced in lower air slope and mountain scenes. temperatures. SNOW Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 51 • The following functions cannot be (DMC-TZ5 used. only) Extended optical zoom/ Digital zoom/AUTO BRACKET/ GUIDE LINE/ HISTOGRAM/ BURST/ AUDIO REC. • Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 52: Taking Motion Pictures 'Motion Picture

    STABILIZER ‘MODE2’, AF MODE (Face detection), COLOR MODE (NATURAL/VIVID), Extended optical zoom, ‘ROTATE DISP.’ for pictures taken vertically Long videos may not be able to be sent via e-mail. Recording may be terminated midway, depending on card type. Not compatible with MultiMediaCards. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 53: Useful Features For Travel

    To print travel date or destination → Use ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.73), or print using supplied CD-ROM (PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-). Names in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes cannot be recorded when ‘LOCATION’ is set. ‘LOCATION’ cannot be recorded in motion picture recording. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 54 . (Press again to release) Clock settings will not be changed even if home summer time is set. Advance the clock setting by one hour. Pictures recorded when set to destination will be displayed with in playback mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 55: Using Rec Menu

    QUALITY Set quality of picture. → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘QUALITY’ (P.20) Set-up: Mode dial Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality) Standard (Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 56: Aspect Ratio

    Fast ISO sensitivity High Shutter speed Slow Fast Interference High Slow-moving subject Fast-moving subject F3.3 F3.3 1/30 1/30 F3.3 F3.3 1/125 1/125 ISO sensitivity 200 ISO sensitivity 800 (Shutter speed 1/30) (Shutter speed 1/125) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 57: Sensitivity

    ‘I.EXPOSURE’ will not operate when set to ‘100’. Scope of flash recording (P.39) Cannot be set when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is used ( is displayed) If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, or selecting ‘NATURAL’ in the ‘COLOR MODE’ (P.62). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 58: White Balance

    ‘MENU/SET’. objects within frame (step Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. WHITE SET paper) and press ‘MENU/SET’. Press ‘MENU/SET’ twice. • Making this setting will reset white balance fine adjustment. MENU/SET CANCEL Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 59: Metering Mode

    Subject not in center 9-area-focusing: 3-area-focusing (High speed): of picture (AF area Automatically focuses on any Automatically focuses on either displayed after focuses of 9 points. side or center. completely aligned) 9-area-focusing 3-area-focusing AF area (High speed) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 60: Continuous Af

    Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or if suddenly moving closer to subject. Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align. When using , or ‘AF MODE’, focus will be aligned quickly when shutter button is pressed halfway. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 61: Burst

    Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is significant contrast between background and subject. → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘ I.EXPOSURE’ (P.20) Set-up: Mode dial Settings: OFF /ON displayed on screen) When set to ‘ON’, ‘SENSITIVITY’ of ‘100’ becomes ‘AUTO’. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 62: Digital Zoom

    (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), and ‘MODE2’ in (MOTION PICTURE mode). Cases where optical image stabilizer may be ineffective: Heavy jitter, high zoom ratio, fast-moving objects, indoors or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 63: Min. Shtr Speed

    AF area displayed) Lamp: Effective distance: 1.5 m (4.92 feet) (Do not cover or look at lamp from close range) CLOCK SET Set the clock. Same function as that in SETUP menu (P.19). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 64: Taking Clipboard Pictures

    BURST, DIGITAL ZOOM, AUTO BRACKET, WB ADJUST., CONTINUOUS AF, COLOR MODE, AUTO LCD OFF, HISTOGRAM The settings for the following functions are fixed. SENSITIVITY AUTO AF ASSIST LAMP QUALITY WHITE (Standard) BALANCE GUIDE LINE ASPECT POWER AF MODE RATIO 5MIN. (1-area-focusing) SAVE Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 65: Zoom Mark

    Copy single pictures from clipboard to card. (Zoom mark will not be copied.) Select clipboard picture with ◄► and press ‘MENU/SET’ COPY Select ‘YES’ with ▲▼ and press ‘MENU/SET’. LCD MODE OFF / POWER LCD (P.22) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 66: Quick Setting

    • LCD MODE (P.22) • I.EXPOSURE(P.61) • ASPECT RATIO (P.56) Press [DISPLAY] while‘STABILIZER’ is displayed to view demo of jitter/movement detection. Only when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is selected Only when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is set to ‘OFF’ DMC-TZ5 only Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 67 January 1, 2008. Cannot be displayed rotated. Pictures taken with destination settings made in ‘WORLD TIME’ are displayed in the calendar screen using the appropriate date for the destination’s time zone. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 68: Creating Still Pictures From Motion Pictures

    0.3 M Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback/pausing or audio playback. The file format is QuickTime Motion JPEG. Pictures can be viewed using ‘QuickTime’ on the CD-ROM (supplied). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 69: Different Playback Methods

    Selected pictures outlined in orange 2008. 3.15 1/10 Select picture EXIT MENU Previous picture Next picture Hold camera vertically Reduce Expand Delete selected picture. Display zoom position for 1 sec. Same picture cannot be displayed in DUAL PLAY. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 70 When ‘URBAN’ has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. Certain playback effects cannot be used when displaying images on television using component cables. Motion pictures cannot be played back in slide show. Music effects cannot be added. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 71: Category Play

    30-picture and calendar displays cannot be used. The following playback menus can be set only for favorite pictures (P.76, 78, 79). ‘ROTATE’, ‘ROTATE DISP.’, ‘DPOF PRINT’, ‘PROTECT’, ‘AUDIO DUB.’ To close ‘FAVORITE PLAY’, select ‘NORMAL PLAY’. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 72: Title Edit 72

    • Input cursor may be moved with the zoom lever. • Text will be scrolled if title does not fit on screen. (Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen in ‘SINGLE’ setting.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 73 (Screen varies according to picture size, etc.) • Stamped text cannot be deleted. TEXT STAMP TEXT STAMP • Press when finish setting to return to SAVE NEW PICTURES? the menu screen in ‘SINGLE’ setting. CANCEL CANCEL SELECT SELECT Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 74: Resize

    SELECT SELECT Select picture Select ‘YES’ RESIZE RESIZE RESIZE RESIZE 100–0001 100–0001 SAVE NEW PICTURES? CANCEL CANCEL SELECT SELECT CANCEL CANCEL SELECT SELECT • Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 75 Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode (P.71). Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or pictures with text stamp. May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 76: Aspect Conv

    ROTATE ROTATE DISP. Select direction to rotate FAVORITE DPOF PRINT ROTATE ROTATE SELECT Rotate 90° clockwise Rotate 90° CANCEL CANCEL SELECT SELECT anticlockwise • Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 77 ‘YES’. Cannot be set in ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode (P.71). It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favorites. Setting/release can also be made with supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 78 DPOF information and then set it again with this camera. Date printing settings cannot be made for pictures with a ‘TEXT STAMP’ applied. These settings will also be canceled if a ‘TEXT STAMP’ is applied later. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 79: Stop Recording

    (Recording will automatically end after 10 seconds.) • Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen Cannot be used with motion pictures or protected pictures. May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 80 Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory ( DPOF settings will not be copied. Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras may be copied. Original pictures will not be deleted after copying (to delete pictures → P.36).

  • Page 81: Using With Your Pc

    (recharge the battery before reconnecting). Setting the ‘USB MODE’ (P.25) to ‘PC’ remove the need to make the setting each time the camera is connected to the computer. For more details, consult your computer operating manual. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79 VQT1P79...
  • Page 82 • It may not be possible to read if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card. To play motion pictures 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 83 Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable (recharge the battery before reconnecting). Setting the ‘USB MODE’ (P.25) to ‘PictBridge (PTP)’ remove the need to make the setting each time the camera is connected to the printer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 84: Printing Multiple Pictures

    CD-ROM (PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-). Using printer : Recording date can be printed by setting ‘DPOF PRINT’ on the camera, or by setting ‘PRINT WITH DATE’ (P.85) to ‘ON’ when connecting to a printer compatible with date printing. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 85 Even if DPOF settings 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). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 86 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.26) to ‘NTSC’. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 87: Creating Still Pictures From

    DUAL PLAY (DMC-TZ5 only), TITLE EDIT, TEXT STAMP, RESIZE, TRIMMING, ASPECT CONV., AUDIO DUB., COPY, multiple selection (delete, etc), or creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only), etc. Images may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or pausing on certain televisions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 88: List Of Lcd Monitor Displays

    5 Self-timer mode (P.42) 5s 5s 6 Travel elapsed days (P.53) Name (P.48)/Travel Location (P.53) Age in years/months (P.48) Recorded date and time 7 AF assist lamp (P.63) Continuous AF (P.60) Audio recording (P.63) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 89 Zoom mark Quality (P.55) MOTION PICTURE mode (P.68) Battery capacity (P.18) Folder/File number (P.25, 35, 82) Elapsed playback time Save destination (P.18) Motion picture recording time Picture number/Total pictures DMC-TZ5 only 5 Histogram (P.37) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 90 Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc. → Reformat directly using camera (P.27). MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD? Card cannot be recognized on this camera. → Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.27). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 91 To remove message immediately → Press ‘MENU/SET’. • To change aspect ratio → Change ‘TV ASPECT’ (P.26). • USB connection cable is only connected to camera. → Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    Q&A Others Troubleshooting Which cards can I use? Using Panasonic cards is recommended. SD memory card (8 MB – 2 GB) • SDHC memory card (4 GB – 16 GB) • For more details (P.18, 104) How can I easily send pictures to...
  • Page 93 → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body. Use a tripod and the self-timer (P.42) when using ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’. Cannot use ‘AUTO BRACKET’ or ‘MULTI ASPECT’ (DMC-TZ5 only). Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 94 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 95 (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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 96 To save to clipboard, use software to copy from computer to card, then copy to clipboard folder with ‘COPY’ (P.80) in PLAYBACK menu. Cannot print when connecting to printer. Printer not compatible with PictBridge. Set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PictBridge (PTP)’ (P.25). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 97 File numbers are not recorded in sequence. File numbers are reset when new folders are created (P.82). File numbers have jumped backwards. Battery was removed/inserted with power on. (Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly recorded.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 98 Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries in cool (15 °C-25 °C (59 °F-77 °F)) places with low humidity (40% - 60%) and no major temperature changes. Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 99 Estimated recording capacity of 300 [330 ] pictures (P.16) is based on the following CIPA standards. DMC-TZ4 CIPA standards: Using Panasonic SD memory card (16 MB) Using the supplied battery • • • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50 % NORMAL PICTURE mode •...
  • Page 100 3 hr 1 min 8 hr 59 min 8 hr 59 min 26 hr 8 min A maximum of approx. 2 GB can be recorded in any one session. (Screen display also up to 2 GB) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 101 1 hr 53 min 33 min 50 sec 1 hr 7 min 1 hr 17 min 3 hr 50 min 1 hr 8 min 2 hr 16 min 2 hr 36 min 7 hr 43 min Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 102: Specifications

    LCD monitor DMC-TZ5: 3.0” low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100 %) DMC-TZ4: 2.5” amorphous silicon TFT LCD (Approx. 230,400 dots) (field of view ratio about 100 %) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 103 Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity 10 % to 80 % Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for your safety Output CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Input 110 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A...
  • Page 104 SDHC memory card compatibility in advance. Refer to P.16 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 105: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.
  • Page 106 Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 107: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with...
  • Page 108 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.

  • Page 109: Customer Services Directory

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 110 Utilisez toujours une batterie de marque PLACEZ SUR L’APPAREIL AUCUN Panasonic. (CGA-S007A) OBJET REMPLI DE LIQUIDE, TEL Si une batterie autre que Panasonic est UN VASE. utilisée, nous ne pouvons garantir le bon • UTILISEZ EXCLUSIVEMENT LES fonctionnement de l’appareil.
  • Page 111 être branché sur une prise secteur de 120 V seulement. • Lors du branchement à une prise secteur à l’extérieur des États-Unis ou du Canada, utilisez un adaptateur conforme à la configuration de la prise secteur. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...

  • Page 112: Index

    Jitter, Subject. Move Demo ....27 Copy ............80 Language Setting ........27 Date Printing ........73, 78 LCD mode ..........22 Deleting Pictures ........36 LCD Monitor ......14, 22, 37, 88 Demo Mode ..........27 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 113 World Time ..........54 Quality (Still picture) ....... 55 Quick setting ........... 66 Zoom ............32 Zoom Resume ........25 Reset of file No........25 Reset of Setting ........25 Resizing ..........74 Rotate ............. 76 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 114 MEMO Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 115 MEMO Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals VQT1P79...
  • Page 116 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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