Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ5

DMC-TZ4

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

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 Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to CAUTION Caution for AC Mains Lead
thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only For your safety, please read the following text WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER
Digital Camera. Please read these carefully. WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH
Operating Instructions carefully and keep with the same or equivalent type
IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE
them handy for future reference. recommended by the manufacturer. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN
Dispose of used batteries according to pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. OR GREEN/YELLOW.
the manufacturer’s instructions. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Information for Your Safety Should the fuse need to be replaced please THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–KEEP
• Do not heat or expose to flame. ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of DRY.
5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI
WARNING: • Do not leave the battery in an automobile
exposed to direct sunlight for a long
to BS1362. Before use
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark Remove the connector cover.
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT period of time with doors and windows on the body of the fuse.
DAMAGE, closed. How to replace the fuse
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you The location of the fuse differ according to
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B).
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING Warning replaced. Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the
OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be instructions below.
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, not disassemble, heat above 60 °C or used until a replacement cover is obtained. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains
incinerate. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from plug.
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE your local dealer.
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES. Product Identification Marking is located CAUTION! Figure A
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER on the bottom of units. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET
(OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. About the battery charger BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION! THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE
Carefully observe copyright laws. SOCKET.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
discs or other published or broadcast CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the
material for purposes other than your UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO wiring code as stated below.
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC If in any doubt please consult a qualified
own private use may infringe copyright electrician.
laws. Even for the purpose of private SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE Figure B Fuse cover
use, recording of certain material may TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE IMPORTANT
be restricted. THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT accordance with the following code:
THE VENTILATION VENTS. Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE • DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S As these colours may not correspond with the
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT coloured markings identifying the terminals in
VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH your plug, proceed as follows: 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse
AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, The wire which is coloured Blue must be cover.
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. connected to the terminal which is marked with Figure A
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. Fuse
NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS The wire which is coloured Brown must be (5 ampere)
connected to the terminal which is marked with
LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER. Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)

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 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(private households) Quick start guide
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that
used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general

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household waste. The battery is not charged Charge the battery
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to when the camera is
designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge shipped. Charge the
basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products
to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. battery and set the clock
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and before use.
prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment When you do not use the
which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. card (optional), you can
Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest record or play back pictures

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designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national on the built-in memory Insert the battery
legislation. (P.18). and the card

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For business users in the European Union Turn on the power
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier
for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
4 Set REC/PLAY
switch to

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852

•
•
•
For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333
Visit our website for product information
E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk 5 Set the mode dial
to

Technical Support for AV Software

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869
• For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333

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Direct Sales at Panasonic UK Press the shutter button and
• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning
our Customer Care Centre Monday–Thursday 9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m.–5.30 p.m. take pictures
(Excluding public holidays)
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
• It couldn’t be simpler! To play back the pictures
• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a
browse on our website for further details. 1. Set REC/PLAY
Interested in purchasing an extra guarantee? switch to .
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee. 2. Select the picture
you want to view.
Note
100–0001 DMC-TZ4:
Example screens displayed in this manual 1/9 Previous Next
are for DMC-TZ5 model.

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 Record, view, save those precious moments.

Record (P.28)
Cards may be
inserted directly into
View
(Playback) on large screen (P.86)
devices with SD
Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures!
memory card slots. Enjoy crisp pictures
on large screens!
INTELLIGENT ● SD memory card/
SDHC memory ● AV cable (supplied)

AUTO card 2
(optional)
● Component cable
(optional)
● Make ideal settings for the subject and distance Enjoy videos in HD 3 on TV with
just by pointing the camera! component terminals (1080i) by
using a component cable.
Zoomed-in pictures
Print
● Close-up pictures of people at a distance
‘10x optical zoom’
Rapid zoom
‘EASY ZOOM’ (P.33) at home, or at a digital photo centre (P.78, 83)

Motion pictures With your printer 4

● Capture moving scenes Connect directly to easily print
‘MOTION PICTURE Mode’ 1 (P.52) pictures at home. Use a PictBridge-
compatible printer.
● USB connection cable (supplied)

At digital photo centre

Give card to shop assistant to print
pictures.

Save and enjoy your pictures!

Using your PC 4

Send by e-mail, save to hard disk.

Print out pictures.
● USB connection cable (supplied)

With DVD recorder 4

Save to DVD or hard disk

● AV cable (supplied)
1 Sounds of zoom and other operations may be recorded.
2 Can be used on SDHC memory card-compatible devices.
3 DMC-TZ5 only
4 See respective products’ instruction manuals for details.
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 INDEX
Before use Basics (Record • View)
Before use .......................... 12
• Read first/
Standard Accessories ....... 13
Names of parts................... 14 1 Taking picture with
automatic settings ........ 28 4
Viewing your pictures
(Play) ................................ 35
To prevent damage and faults • Mode dial ........................... 15
• Cursor button .................... 15
2 Taking pictures with
your own settings ......... 30 5
Deleting pictures ............... 36
• To delete multiple (up to 50)
• Align focus for desired or all pictures ..................... 36
composition ....................... 31
Preparations
3 Taking pictures with zoom ... 32

1 Charging battery ................ 16

5 •
Using SETUP menu ..... 22
CLOCK SET ................ 22
• Enlarging further
‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ ............... 34

2 Inserting battery and card... 17

• Picture save destination
•
•
WORLD TIME
MONITOR
(cards and built-in memory) ... 18 • LCD MODE Applications (Record)
• Remaining battery and • BEEP ........................... 23
memory capacity ............... 18 •
•
VOLUME
GUIDE LINE 1 Changing recording
information display ........... 37 7 Taking pictures
according to the scene
3 Setting the clock ................ 19 •
•
HISTOGRAM
TRAVEL DATE
2 Taking pictures with flash ... 38
‘SCENE MODE’............ 44
• Scene types ...................... 45
4 Using menus ...................... 20
• Menu type ......................... 21
•
•
ECONOMY .................. 24
AUTO REVIEW
3 Taking close-up pictures ... 40
• PORTRAIT/SOFT SKIN/
SELF PORTRAIT/SCENERY/
• ZOOM RESUME ......... 25 • Taking close-up pictures without SPORTS............................ 46
• NO.RESET standing close to subject ‘TELE • NIGHT PORTRAIT/
• RESET MACRO function’ ................... 40 NIGHT SCENERY/FOOD/
• USB MODE PARTY/CANDLE LIGHT ... 47
•
•
VIDEO OUT ................. 26
TV ASPECT 4 Positioning camera and
subject within accessible
• BABY/PET/SUNSET ......... 48
• HIGH SENS./
• m/ft range for focus alignment... 41 HI-SPEED BURST ............ 49
• SCENE MENU • STARRY SKY/FIREWORKS/
•
•
DIAL DISPLAY
FORMAT ...................... 27 5 Taking pictures with
self-timer ............................ 42
BEACH/SNOW .................. 50
• AERIAL PHOTO/
• LANGUAGE UNDERWATER/MULTI
• DEMO MODE
6 Taking pictures with
exposure compensation ... 43
ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only) .... 51
• EXPOSURE ...................... 43
• AUTO BRACKET .............. 43

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 INDEX (Continued)
Applications (Record) (Continued) Applications (View) Connecting with other devices

8 Taking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE’ .............................. 52

1 Viewing as list
(Multi playback/Calendar 1 Using with your PC............ 81

9 Useful features for travel ................................................................... 53

• TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination) .................... 53
playback) ............................. 67
2 Printing ............................... 83
• Printing multiple pictures ... 84
• WORLD TIME
(Registering local time at your overseas destination) ................... 54 2 Viewing motion pictures ·
pictures with audio /
• Print with date and text ...... 84
• Making print settings on camera ... 85
Creating still pictures from

10 Using
•
REC menu ................................................................................ 55
PICTURE SIZE ............................................................................. 55
motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only) ... 68
3 Viewing on TV screen ....... 86
• View on TV with
•
•
QUALITY ...................................................................................... 55
ASPECT RATIO ............................................................................ 56 3 Different playback methods... 69
• NORMAL PLAY .......... 69
Others
component terminal ........... 87

• INTELLIGENT ISO ....................................................................... 56 • DUAL PLAY

• SENSITIVITY................................................................................ 57 (DMC-TZ5 only) .................. 69
•
•
WHITE BALANCE ........................................................................ 58
METERING MODE ....................................................................... 59
•
•
SLIDE SHOW ............. 70
CATEGORY PLAY ...... 71
1 List of LCD monitor displays ... 88

•
•
AF MODE ..................................................................................... 59
CONTINUOUS AF ........................................................................ 60
• FAVORITE PLAY ........ 71
2 Message displays .............. 90

•
•
BURST ......................................................................................... 61
I.EXPOSURE................................................................................ 61 4 Using PLAYBACK menu ... 72
• CALENDAR ................ 72
3 Q&A Troubleshooting ...... 92

•
•
DIGITAL ZOOM ............................................................................ 62
COLOR MODE ............................................................................. 62
• TITLE EDIT................. 72
• Text input method ............. 72
4 Usage cautions and notes... 98

•
•
STABILIZER ................................................................................. 62
MIN. SHTR SPEED ...................................................................... 63
•
•
TEXT STAMP ............. 73
RESIZE ...................... 74
5 Recording picture/time capacity ... 100

•
•
AUDIO REC. ................................................................................ 63
AF ASSIST LAMP ......................................................................... 63
•
•
TRIMMING ................. 75
ASPECT CONV. ......... 76
6 Specifications .................. 102

• CLOCK SET ................................................................................. 63 • ROTATE ..................... 76

• ROTATE DISP. ........... 76

11 • Taking
Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD) ...................... 64
clipboard pictures ................................................................... 64
•
•
FAVORITE .................. 77
DPOF PRINT .............. 78
• Viewing clipboard pictures ................................................................. 64 • PROTECT .................. 79
• Zoom mark ......................................................................................... 65 • AUDIO DUB. .............. 79
• CLIPBOARD menu ............................................................................ 65 • COPY ......................... 80

12 Quick setting....................................................................................... 66
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 Before use Standard accessories
Read first To prevent damage and faults Camera ON/ CD-ROM
OFF switch
Do a test shot first! Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure
Check first to see if you can take pictures • Avoid exposing the camera to strong • Please dispose of all packaging
and record sounds (motion pictures/ vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage lens. appropriately.
pictures with audio) successfully. hitting the camera, or sitting down with Be careful when removing camera from bag, etc.
the camera in your pocket. • Cards are optional. You can record or
We will not compensate for failed/ (Attach strap to avoid dropping camera) play back pictures on the built-in memory
Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and notes’ (P.98).
lost recording or for direct/indirect • Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor. when you are not using a card. (P.26)
damage. • Consult the dealer or your nearest servicentre
Do not get the camera wet or insert
Panasonic will not provide compensation foreign objects Standard accessories if you lose the supplied accessories. (You
even if damage is caused by faults with can purchase the accessories separately.)
• Do not expose the camera to water, rain, or seawater. Part numbers are as of January 2008
camera or card. (If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Certain pictures cannot be played Wring cloth thoroughly first if wet with seawater, etc)
Battery Pack Optional Accessories
back • Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust CGA-S007E
• Lithium Ion Battery: CGA-S007E
• Pictures edited on a computer or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak • AC Adaptor: DMW-AC5EB
• Pictures taken or edited on a different into gaps around buttons. (referred to in this manual as ‘battery’) • Leather Case: DMW-CT3
camera Avoid condensation caused by sudden • Semi Hard Case: DMW-CHTZ3
(Pictures taken or edited on this camera changes in temperature and humidity Battery Charger • Marine Case: DMW-MCTZ5
may also not be able to be played back • When moving between places of DE-A46A • Component Cable: DMW-HDC2
on other cameras) different temperature or humidity, place • SDHC Memory Card
Software on the CD-ROM supplied camera into a plastic bag and allow to 16 GB: RP-SDV16GE1K
adjust to conditions before use. (referred to in this manual as ‘charger’) 8 GB: RP-SDV08GE1K
The following actions are prohibited: • If the lens clouds up, turn off the camera
• Making duplicates (copying) for sale or 4 GB: RP-SDM04GE1K,
and leave for about two hours to allow Battery Carrying RP-SDV04GE1K
rent camera to adjust to conditions. Case
• Copying onto networks • SD Memory Card
• If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with VYQ3680 2 GB : RP-SDM02GE1A,
LCD monitor characteristics a soft, dry cloth. RP-SDV02GE1A
Extremely high precision technology is When using tripod 1 GB : RP-SDR01GE1A,
employed to produce the LCD monitor • Do not apply excessive force or tighten
AC Mains Lead RP-SDV01GE1A
screen. However there may be some dark screws at an angle (may damage K2CT3CA00004
• CardBus PC Card Adapter
or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the camera, screw hole, or label.) BN-SDPC3E
screen. This is not a malfunction. • Ensure that the tripod is stable. • Some optional accessories may not be
(Read the tripod’s instruction manual.) Strap
The LCD monitor screen has more than available in some countries.
VFC4297
99.99% effective pixels with a mere When transporting
0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. • Turn off the camera. SDHC memory cards
The spots will not be recorded on pictures We recommend using a genuine leather • New standards set in 2006 by SD
on the built-in memory or a card. case (DMW-CT3, optional). USB Connection Association for high-capacity memory
Unit temperature Lens Cable cards exceeding 2GB.
The camera may become warm during • If lens is dirty: K1HA08CD0019 • Can be used on SDHC memory card-
use. (Especially grip area, etc.) Images may appear slightly white if lens is compatible devices, but not on devices
This does not cause a problem with the dirty (fingerprints, etc.). only compatible with SD memory cards.
performance or quality of the camera. Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens AV Cable When connecting to other devices or
barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe K1HA08CD0020 requesting printing in stores, please
the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. verify SDHC memory card compatibility in
• Do not leave in direct sunlight. advance.

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 Names of parts
Release lever (P.17) Tripod receptacle
Mode dial
Camera ON/OFF
switch (P.19)

E.ZOOM button Card/Battery door (P.17) Align to correct mode

(P.33) INTELLIGENT AUTO

(Displayed on screen when

Shutter button (P.28) mode changed)

Zoom lever (P.32) Self-timer Take pictures with automatic settings

INTELLIGENT AUTO mode (P.28).
indicator (P.42)/
AF assist lamp Take pictures with customized
NORMAL PICTURE mode settings (P.30).
Flash (P.29) (P.63)
Take pictures according to scene
Lens barrel SCENE mode (P.44).
Lens (P.13) MOTION PICTURE mode Take motion pictures (P.52).
Strap eyelet
Speaker (P.23) We recommend
CLIPBOARD mode Take pictures as memos (P.64).
using the strap to
avoid dropping
Microphone the camera.
(P.52, 63, 79) Cursor button
REC/PLAY switch
LCD monitor (P.28, 35) Recording
Up/down/ Exposure
(P.22, 37, 88) left/right selection compensation (P.43)
Self-timer (P.42)
Auto bracket (P.43)
Status indicator Up▲ White balance fine
Playback
(P.17, 28) adjustment (P.58)
◄left right► Backlight
DISPLAY button (P.37) compensation (P.29)

down▼ Flash (P.38)

Q.MENU COMPONENT OUT socket
(Quick setting P.66)/ (P.87) In this manual, direction MENU/SET
delete button (P.36) buttons to be pressed Macro mode (P.40) (menu display/set/finish)
AV OUT / DIGITAL socket will be shown in grey, or
(P.81, 83, 86) (P.20)
with ▲▼◄►.
DC IN socket (P.81, 83)
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5E: optional). This manual is based on the DMC-TZ5 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary.

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 Preparations
1 Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)
Preparations
2 Inserting battery and card
Charger (model-specific) Battery (model-specific) Battery (check orientation) SD memory card/
Card (check orientation) SDHC memory card (optional)

1 Insert the battery

terminals and attach
the battery to the
Do not touch terminal

charger
Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces

1
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
outwards.
Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position

2 Connect the AC mains lead and open the lid

OPEN

Charging light (CHARGE) The AC mains lead does LOCK

not fit entirely into the AC
On: Charging in progress (approx. 120 min.)
input terminal. A gap will
Off: Charging complete
remain as shown above. Release lever
If light is flashing:

3
• Charging may take longer than normal if Status indicator

2
Detach the battery Completely insert battery
battery temperature is too high or too low
(charging may not be completed).
after charging is and card
• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with complete (both click into place)
dry a cloth. Disconnect charger and

Approximate battery life

battery when charging is
complete.
3 Close lid
Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.

To remove
• Number of pictures : 300 [330 ] (at 30-sec intervals) • To remove battery: • To remove card:
(equivalent to approx. 150 [165 2] mins) move lever in Lever press down in
1 Values based on CIPA standards. (P.99) direction of arrow. centre.
Number reduced if intervals longer – 75 [82 2] pictures if 2-minute intervals
• Playback time: Approx. 360 [380 ] mins
Above figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom,
or LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).
2 DMC-TZ4

Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.
Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged. Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S007E).
Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C-35 °C). If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Frequently charging up battery is not recommended. Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.) (Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged).
Do not disassemble or modify the charger. The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memory card.
If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please
purchase a new battery. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly
The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. slower than advertised.
The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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 Preparations
2 Inserting battery and card
(Continued)
Preparations
3 Setting the clock
Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on power.
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
Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand
if not.

SDHC memory card

1 Turn on the power
‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed
when power is turned on for the first time.
recommended)
• SD memory cards (8 MB - 2 GB) Switch
(LOCK)
• SDHC memory cards (4 GB - 16 GB)
Can only be used with devices compatible with SDHC

2 While this message is displayed

memory cards.
• Cards of over 4 GB may only be used if they have the SDHC SDHC logo
logo. Press ‘MENU/SET’
Always format cards with this camera. (P.27)
If the switch on the card is set to ‘LOCK’, operations such as formatting, recording, and

3 Adjust year, month, date, time

deleting cannot be performed.
MultiMediaCards may also be used (for still pictures only) CLOCK SET
Select 0 :00 1/JAN/2008
Built-in memory (approx. 50 MB) REC/PLAY switch
D/M/Y
Internal memory is slower than SD memory card.
Clipboard pictures (P.64) are saved to built-in memory.
Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (P.80).
To change time setting CANCEL SELECT SET

Select ‘CLOCK SET’ from Select to change date format

Adjust
SETUP menu (P.22), • To cancel → Press .
Remaining battery and memory capacity perform 3 and 4. • [D/M/Y]
12:34 1.JAN.2008
Remaining battery (only when using battery) • [M/D/Y]
10 To set local time at 12:34 JAN. 1. 2008
(flashes red)
overseas destination • [Y/M/D]
‘WORLD TIME’ (P.54) 2008. 1. 1 12:34

4
(Status indicator flashes when LCD monitor is off) Set
Recharge or replace battery (P.16).

Pictures remaining Displayed when no card inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) Press ‘MENU/SET’
(P.100)

When in operation
• Turn on power again and check time display.
(Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red. (Time and date can be displayed by pressing
This means that an operation is in progress, such as the recording, reading, or deleting [DISPLAY] several times.)
of pictures. Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMW-
AC5E, optional) (this may cause damage to or loss of data).

Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when
It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as printing pictures in digital photo centre or when using ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.73).
electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged). Time is displayed in 24-hour format. Year can be set between 2000 and 2099.
For model numbers and types, Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed,
see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the 24 hours beforehand.

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 Preparations
4 Using menus
To get more out of your camera, you can use a variety of functions and select settings
from 4 different menus.

(Example) Change ‘LCD MODE’ in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE mode.
Menu type
Camera ON/OFF
switch 1 Bring up the menu
REC
PICTURE SIZE
QUALITY
REC menu (REC/PLAY switch
REC
)
Changing photography preferences (P.55-63)
Shutter button PICTURE SIZE • Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect
ASPECT RATIO
INTELLIGENT ISO OFF
QUALITY ratio, and picture size.
SENSITIVITY AUTO
ASPECT RATIO
INTELLIGENT ISO OFF
SELECT
MENU
EXIT
SENSITIVITY AUTO
(Screen example: DMC-TZ5) SELECT EXIT
MENU

(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)

Selecting menu type
Highlight Select and return PLAYBACK MODE menu (REC/PLAY switch )
to menu items Viewing recorded pictures (P.69-71)
PLAYBACK MODE
REC SETUP NORMAL PLAY • Choose a playback type to see your pictures on dual
PICTURE S CLOCK SE DUAL PLAY screens , slideshows, or just your favourite pictures.
QUALITY WORLD TI SLIDE SHOW DMC-TZ5 only
REC/PLAY switch ASPECT R MONITOR CATEGORY PLAY
INTELLIGE LCD MODE FAVORITE PLAY
SENSITIVI BEEP SELECT SET
SELECT SELECT (Screen example: DMC-TZ5)
To restore default settings

2 Select the item

‘RESET’ (P.25) PLAYBACK menu (REC/PLAY switch )
SETUP
PLAYBACK Using your pictures (P.72-80)
CLOCK SET
CALENDAR • Make settings for using the pictures you have taken,
WORLD TIME OFF TITLE EDIT including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings
MONITOR ±0
Settings TEXT STAMP for printing your pictures (DPOF).
LCD MODE OFF
RESIZE
BEEP TRIMMING
SELECT SET Item SELECT
MENU
EXIT

3 Select the setting

SETUP
CLOCK SET
Page
(Zoom lever can
SETUP menu (REC/PLAY switch
SETUP
)
Making the camera more convenient to use (P.22-27)
WORLD TIME be used to switch CLOCK SET • Make settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock
MONITOR ±0 to next screen.) WORLD TIME and changing the beep sounds.
LCD MODE
MONITOR ±0
BEEP
LCD MODE OFF
SELECT
MENU
SET
BEEP

4
SELECT
MENU
EXIT
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. Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting.

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5 Using SETUP menu
Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life,
and changing the beep sounds.

‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for clock setting and
Item Settings, notes
battery life. Be sure to check these before use. (Setting method : P.20)
Default setting : BEEP BEEP LEVEL
Change or mute the / / : Mute/Low/High
Item Settings, notes
beep/shutter sounds. BEEP TONE
CLOCK SET Set time, date, and display format.
/ / : Change beep tone.
Set the date and time. SHUTTER VOL.
(P.19)
/ / : Mute/Low/High
WORLD TIME DESTINATION: Set the local time at overseas SHUTTER TONE
Set the local time at an destination (P.54).
overseas destination. HOME: Set date and time at home area. / / : Change shutter tone.
(P.54) 0 • • LEVEL3 • • LEVEL6
VOLUME
MONITOR +1 - +3: Brighter • Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when
Adjust volume of sound
±0 : Standard from speakers (7 levels). connected to TV. (We recommend setting camera volume
Adjust the brightness of to 0)
the LCD monitor −1 - −3: Darker
(7 levels). GUIDE LINE REC. INFO.
LCD MODE Select recording OFF /ON (Display recording information with guide lines.)
OFF : Normal (cancel setting) information display and
Make LCD monitor easier PATTERN
types of guidelines.
to see. AUTO POWER LCD: The Power LCD is automatically (P.37) / : Change the patterns of guide lines.
activated in bright places such
as outdoors etc. • Only may be used in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode and
CLIPBOARD mode.
POWER LCD : Makes screen brighter than normal
(for outdoor use). HISTOGRAM OFF /ON
HIGH ANGLE : Makes screen easier to see when Check subject brightness
taking pictures from high positions. on graph. (P.37)
(becomes harder to see from the front)
• ‘HIGH ANGLE’ will be cancelled when the camera is TRAVEL DATE TRAVEL SETUP
turned off (including POWER SAVE). Record the number of OFF /SET (Register departure and return dates)
• Block out sunlight (with hand, etc.) if reflection makes days elapsed in your
screen difficult to see. LOCATION
travels. (P.53)
• ‘AUTO POWER LCD’ or ‘HIGH ANGLE’ cannot be used OFF /SET (Input name of destination.) (P. 72)
in the following cases.
During playback mode or menu screen display, or when
connected to computer/printer.
• ‘POWER LCD’ will be deactivated if no operations are
performed for 30 seconds while recording. (Brightness
can be restored by pressing any button)
• Brightness/colour of screen in ‘LCD MODE’ has no effect
on pictures recorded.

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5 Using SETUP menu (Continued)

Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes

ECONOMY POWER SAVE ZOOM RESUME OFF / ON
Turn off LCD monitor OFF/2MIN./ 5 MIN. /10MIN. : Remember the zoom
and the camera while not Automatically turn off the camera while not in use. • Cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene
ratio when turning the
in use to save battery mode.
camera off.
consumption. • To restore → Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on
the power again. NO.RESET YES / NO
• Cannot be used in the following cases:
Reset image file • The folder number is updated and the file number starts
When using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional), when
numbers. from 0001.
connected to computer/printer, during motion picture
recording/playback, during slideshows • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
• Settings fixed to ‘2 MIN.’ in ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (below), Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches
‘5 MIN.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode or CLIPBOARD 999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your
mode, or ’10 MIN.’ while slideshow is paused. computer, and format the built-in memory/card (P.27).
• To reset folder number to 100:
AUTO LCD OFF First, format the built-in memory or card, and reset the
OFF /15SEC./30SEC. : file numbers using NO. RESET. Then, select ‘YES’ on the
LCD monitor is shut off if no operations are performed for folder number reset screen.
a set period while recording. (Status indicator is illuminated • File numbers and folder numbers. (P.82, 97)
while monitor is off.) RESET REC. SETTINGS?
RESET
• Cannot be used in the following cases: Reset to the default YES/NO
When using INTELLIGENT AUTO mode, CLIPBOARD settings. RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?
mode ,or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional), when menu
screen is displayed, when using self-timer setting or YES/NO
during motion picture recording.
• Monitor also shuts off during flash battery charging. • Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be
• To restore → Press any button. reset:
Birthdays and names in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes,
AUTO REVIEW OFF: No auto review ‘TRAVEL DATE’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘ZOOM RESUME’,
1 SEC./ 2 SEC. : Automatically display for 1 or 2 seconds. ‘FAVORITE’ in PLAYBACK menu (set to ‘OFF’), ‘ROTATE
Automatically display
DISP.’ (set to ‘ON’).
pictures immediately HOLD: Auto review screen remains until a button (other • Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.
after taking them. than the display button) is pressed • Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is
ZOOM: Displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1 reset. This is not a fault.
second
USB MODE SELECT ON CONNECTION :
• Fixed to ‘2 SEC.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode. Select communication Select ‘PC’ or ‘PictBridge(PTP)’ each time you connect to a
• In ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI method for when computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.
ASPECT ’ scene modes, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘BURST’ connecting camera to a
mode, or pictures with audio, auto review performed computer or printer with PictBridge (PTP) : Select when connecting to a
regardless of setting. ( DMC-TZ5 only) USB connection cable. PictBridge-compatible printer
• Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed. PC: Select when connecting to a computer

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5 Using SETUP menu (Continued)

Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes

VIDEO OUT NTSC/ PAL FORMAT YES/NO

Change the video output Use when ‘BUILT-IN
• Operates when AV cable is connected. • This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P.16) or AC
format when connected MEMORY ERROR’
adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional).
to a TV, etc. (PLAYBACK or ‘MEMORY CARD
(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; internal
mode only) ERROR’ appears.
memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)
TV ASPECT / • Always format cards with this camera.
• All picture data including protected pictures will be
Change the aspect ratio deleted. (P.79)
when connected to a TV, • When set to , pictures will be displayed vertically long
on LCD monitor. (Operates when AV cable is connected.) • Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations
etc. (PLAYBACK mode during formatting.
only). • Consult your nearest Service Centre if format cannot be
successfully completed.
m/ft m : Display in meters
• Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.
Change display unit ft : Display in feet
for distance in focus LANGUAGE ENGLISH / DEUTSCH (German) / FRANÇAIS (French) /
alignment (P.41). ESPAÑOL (Spanish) / ITALIANO (Italian) / 日本語 (Japanese)
Change display
SCENE MENU OFF/ AUTO (displays scene menu) language.

Display scene menu DEMO MODE JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.: (Only during recording)
• To display scene menu when set to ‘OFF’: Press ‘MENU/ Extent of jitter and of subject movement are shown on
when mode dial is set to SET’. View demonstration of
SCN1 or SCN2. (P.44) SCENE MODE 1 graph. (Estimate)
functions.
1 2
Large ← Small → Large
PORTRAIT
SELECT DISPLAY SET Jitter

DIAL DISPLAY OFF/ ON (display) Movement detection

Display mode dial
operation on screen.
• To stop→ Press display button (P.14).
NORMAL PICTURE
• Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo.
• Use the movement detection demo with objects with
contrasting colouring.

AUTO DEMO. :View introductory slideshow

• To close → Press ‘MENU/SET’
• Demo cannot be outputted to TV.

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 1 Taking picture with Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’,
Basics ‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject.
automatic settings Applicable mode :

Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.19). Backlight compensation
(brighten subject against backlight)

Shutter button 1 Turn on the power

Status indicator illuminated for
5
• To cancel compensation → Press ▲ again.

approx. 1 second.
BACKLIGHT

Displayed when compensation is on.

2 Set to To use flash

Select either
When using ,
(Auto) or
(AUTO),
(forced flash off).
(Auto/red-eye reduction)
and (Slow sync./red-eye reduction) will be switched
between automatically (see P.38 for details).
F3.3
A second flash will be emitted in and for red-eye
Status indicator reduction.

3 Set to (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode)

According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the same subject.
Automatic scene distinction • Face contrast, conditions of subject (size, distance, colouring, movement), zoom ratio, sunset,
sunrise, low brightness, jitter
Recognises ‘i PORTRAIT’
If desired scene type is not selected,
Follows face to take clear, bright INTELLIGENT AUTO
we recommend manually selecting the
5
pictures. appropriate recording mode.
Recognises ‘i SCENERY’
Takes sharp pictures of near and far
landscapes. 4 Take a picture (scene mode: P.44)
We recommend using a tripod and the self-
timer with ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’ and ‘i NIGHT
PORTRAIT’.
F3.3 BACKLIGHT

e.g. Face too large – ‘i PORTRAIT’ becomes

Recognises ‘i MACRO’ When jitter is small (e.g. using tripod) with ‘i
Reads distance to take sharp pictures Press halfway ‘i MACRO’
NIGHT SCENERY’, shutter speed can reach
of close subjects (Adjust the
a maximum of 8 seconds. Do not move the camera.
focus)
The settings for the following functions are fixed.
Recognises ‘i NIGHT PORTRAIT’
F3.3 • AUTO REVIEW: 2 SEC. • POWER SAVE: 5 MIN. • GUIDE LINE: • WHITE BALANCE: AWB
Takes bright, natural pictures of people
• QUALITY: (Fine) 1 • AF MODE: (Face detection) 2 • AF ASSIST LAMP: ON
and night scenery. (Only with )
Recognised scene icon displayed in • METERING MODE: (Multiple)
Recognises ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’ 1 0.3 M only (standard) 2 (9 points) when face cannot be recognised
blue for 2 sec.
Uses slow shutter speed to achieve • Camera reads scene when The following functions cannot be used.
natural colouring. (Only with ) ‘HISTOGRAM’, ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘WB ADJUST.’, ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’, ‘MIN. SHTR
Press fully pointed at subject, and SPEED’, ‘AUDIO REC.’
Recognises movement makes optimum settings Holding the camera Microphone
Reads subject movement to avoid automatically. • Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at them (top surface)
blurring when scene does not from close range.
correspond to any of the above. • Do not touch the lens.
• Stand with your arms close to your body and with your
legs apart.
Focus range → (P.41). • Do not block the microphone when recording audio.
• Holding camera vertically (→ P.31) Flash Lamp
In addition to automatic scene distinction, ‘INTELLIGENT ISO ’, ‘I.EXPOSURE’, ‘STABILIZER’,
and ‘CONTINUOUS AF’ will operate automatically.
The following menu items may be set in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode.
• 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.

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2 Taking pictures with your
own settings
Using REC menu (P.55) to change settings and set up your own recording environment.
Applicable mode :

Shutter button
1 Turn on the power
Status indicator illuminated for
approx. 1 second.
Align focus for desired composition
Useful when subject is not in centre of picture.

1 First adjust focus according to subject

Zoom lever
Subjects/environments which may
make focusing difficult:

2 Set to
Hold down
halfway
F3.3 1/30
• Fast-moving or extremely bright
objects, or objects with no colour
contrast.
• Taking pictures through glass or near
AF area objects emitting light. In dark, or with
significant jitter.
• When too close to object or when
taking pictures of both distant and

3
Status indicator Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode) close objects together in the same
picture.
We recommend using the ‘face
detection’ function when taking pictures
To use zoom of people (P.59).

2
(P.32) Return to desired composition
NORMAL PICTURE

To use flash

4 Take a picture
(P.38)
To adjust image Focus display
brightness (when focus Press fully
(P.43) aligned: flashing F3.3 1/30
Press halfway → illuminated)
To take close-up pictures (Adjust the
focus) AF area
F3.3 1/30
(P.40)
To adjust colouring AF area
(P.58) (Aligns focus with subject; when Focus range → (P.41).
complete: red/white → green) Outside of range, focus may not be aligned even if display is lit as normal.
AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using digital zoom.
Most displays are temporarily cleared from screen when the shutter button is pressed
Press fully
halfway.
• Beep sounds when focus is not aligned. Holding camera vertically
Pictures taken with camera held vertically can automatically be displayed vertically in
playback.
(Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.76) set to ‘ON’)
When (jitter alert) is displayed, use the optical image Jitter alert Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically if taken with camera facing upwards
stabilizer (P.62), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.42). display or downwards. Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during playback.
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

Aperture Shutter speed

value

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You can zoom in up to 10 times with ‘optical zoom’, and up to 16.9 (DMC-TZ4: 15.9)
Basics Taking pictures with zoom times with ‘Extra optical zoom’ with lower picture quality. You can also use ‘digital zoom’
to zoom in even further.

1 Zoom In/Out To enlarge quickly to max. ratio ‘EASY ZOOM’

Do not block the lens barrel movement
while zooming.
E.ZOOM
Restore Enlarge (zoom ratio changes with each press)

E.ZOOM
e.g. Picture size is 7M or less
Turn to W side Turn to T side (5M or less for DMC-TZ4)
5 5
Focus 1x Extra optical zoom maximum ratio
range
(P.41)
0.05m - п 1m- п
1X 10X Zoom ratio
Zoom bar (approx.)

Zoom speed can be adjusted. e.g. Picture size is 7.5M or more

Zoom slowly → turn slightly (6M or more for DMC-TZ4)
Zoom quickly → turn completely 16.9 x
1x 10 x
Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. (DMC-TZ4:15.9 x)

Optical zoom and extra optical zoom (EZ)

Automatically switches to ‘optical zoom’ when using maximum picture size (P.55), and to
‘extra optical zoom’ (for further zooming) otherwise. (EZ is short for ‘extra optical zoom’.)
• Optical
p zoom • Extra optical zoom
Zoom bar ( displayed) Picture quality is temporarily reduced.
9 M (8 M) → 3M
Max. enlargement: 10x Max. enlargement: 11.3x - 16.9x
8.5 M (7 M) → 2.5 M
(DMC-TZ4: 12.8x - 15.9x)
7.5 M (6 M) → 2M ( ): DMC-TZ4
Varies according to picture size.

Maximum zoom ratios by picture size You can zoom further to the maximum digital zoom ratio if
‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ (P.34) is set to ‘ON’.
Optical zoom
(Applicable
Easy zoom cannot be used while recording motion pictures.
ASPECT modes : Extra optical zoom
RATIO (Applicable modes : )
The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate.
)
In certain recording modes, TELE MACRO function (P.40) is activated when maximum
PICTURE SIZE 9 M (8 M) 7M 1 5M 3M 2M 0.3 M zoom ratio is reached.
Max. enlargement 10 x 11.3 x 1 13.5 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled pictures of
PICTURE SIZE 8.5 M (7 M) 6M 1 4.5 M 2.5 M close objects, while using more telescopic zoom may result in more colouring appearing
Max. enlargement 10 x 11.6 x 1 13.9 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x around the outlines of objects.
PICTURE SIZE 7.5 M (6 M) 5.5 M 1
The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated
3.5 M 2M
1
– this is not a fault.
Max. enlargement 10 x 12.1 x 14.5 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x
Extra optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases:
1 DMC-TZ5 only, ( ):DMC-TZ4 (MOTION PICTURE mode), ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI
What is Extra optical zoom (EZ)? ASPECT’ (DMC-TZ5 only) scene modes
If, for example, set to ‘3M ’ (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken of a 3M-sized central When using extra optical zoom, zoom movement may stop momentarily near maximum
part of a 9 M (equivalent to 9.1 million pixels) 2 area, meaning that the picture can be enlarged further. W (1x), but this is not a fault.
2 DMC-TZ4 : 8M ‘ZOOM RESUME’ (P.25) allows zoom ratio to be memorised even if the camera is turned off.

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3 Taking pictures with zoom
(Continued)
Basics
4 Viewing your pictures (Play)

When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory.
Enlarging further ‘ DIGITAL ZOOM’ (Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD mode (P.64).)
Applicable modes :

Zoom 4 times further than optical/extra optical zoom (maximum 40x – 67.5x ).
(Note that, with digital zoom, enlarging will lessen picture quality.)
DMC-TZ4: 63.8 x
Zoom lever 1 Set to

1 Display REC menu

REC
PICTURE SIZE
3 Select ‘ON’
REC
I.EXPOSURE OFF

2
QUALITY DIGITAL ZOOM OFF
OFF
ASPECT RATIO COLOR MODE ON Scroll through pictures
INTELLIGENT ISO OFF STABILIZER  MODE1
SENSITIVITY AUTO MIN. SHTR SPEED  100–0001 File number
1/9 Picture number/
SELECT SELECT
MENU
EXIT SET
Total pictures
(Screen example: DMC-TZ5) DISPLAY Previous Next
10:00 15.MAR.2008

To enlarge (playback zoom)

2 4
Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/
Select ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ Finish backwards.
REC 2X
(Only file numbers change while held down;
I.EXPOSURE OFF
picture is displayed when released)
DIGITAL ZOOM OFF
Turn to Scroll speed increases the longer you press.
COLOR MODE STANDARD
T side If file number is not displayed, press display
STABILIZER  MODE1 4X
MIN. SHTR SPEED  CANCEL DELETE button.
SELECT EXIT
MENU After the final picture, display returns to the
Current zoom position (displayed first picture.
for 1 sec.) Some pictures edited on computer may not
be able to be viewed on this camera.
Digital zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen. • Zoom ratio: 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x If the REC/PLAY switch is moved from to
• To reduce zoom→ Turn lever while the power is on, the lens barrel will
e.g. With 40x • Zoom motion stops momentarily when towards W side
entering digital zoom range. be retracted after 15 seconds.
40× • Move zoom position→ ▲▼◄► This camera is compliant with the unified
• Within digital zoom range, AF area is
Digital zoom area displayed larger when the shutter button is To playback as list DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
pressed halfway. (P.67) standard formulated by the Japan
• We recommend using a tripod and the self- Electronics and Information Technology
To view with different Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif
timer (P.42).
playback modes (slideshow, (Exchangeable image file format). Files that
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following modes: etc.) are not DCF-compliant cannot be played
(INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), (CLIPBOARD mode), scene modes (‘SPORTS’, (P.69) back.
‘BABY’, ‘PET’, ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI ASPECT ’), when
‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is not set to ‘OFF’ To rotate pictures
DMC-TZ5 only (P.76)

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5 Deleting pictures Applications
(Record)
1 Changing recording information
display
Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms.
not inserted. Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

1 1
Mode dial Set to
Press to change display

2 Press to delete displayed picture

In recording mode
Recording
information 1 No display Guide lines 1,2

3 Select ‘YES’ 1 Set ‘HISTOGRAM’ to ‘ON’ to display

5
• Do not turn off the histogram (P.23).
DELETE 2 Select guide line pattern and
DELETE SINGLE camera during recording information display on/off
DISPLAY YES NO deletion. with ‘GUIDE LINE’ setting (P.23).
DELETE MULTI
DELETE ALL
• When is in use, recording
Use a sufficiently charged In playback mode information and guide lines cannot be
CANCEL SELECT SET
battery or an AC adaptor (DMW- Recording Recording information displayed simultaneously.
AC5E, optional). information or histogram 1 No display
100–0001 100–0001
To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures 1/9 1/9

(after step 2)
1ST DAY
1 month 10days F3.3 1/30 AWB

3 5
10:00 15.MAR.2008 10:00 15.MAR.2008
Select type of deletion Delete
DELETE • To use
DELETE SINGLE ‘DELETE
Histogram (Example)
YES NO ALL’ → go to
Displays distribution of brightness in picture

6
DELETE MULTI step 6 Select ‘YES’
DELETE ALL – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there
DELETE MULTI
CANCEL SELECT SET are several bright areas in the picture. (Guide) A peak
DELETE THE PICTURES in the centre represents correct brightness (correct Dark← OK → Bright

4 Select the pictures to delete YOU MARKED? exposure) (P.43).

YES
(Repeat) NO
• Histogram from time of recording is different to histogram in playback and displayed in
DELETE MULTI • To release CANCEL SELECT SET
orange, when recording with flash or in dark locations. Also, histogram may differ from
→ Press histograms made with image editing software.
7 8 9 • To cancel → press ‘MENU/SET’. • Histograms cannot be displayed in (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), (MOTION
DISPLAY • May take time depending on
again PICTURE mode), (CLIPBOARD mode), or during playback zoom.
10 11 12 number of pictures deleted.
CANCEL OK • ‘ALL DELETE EXCEPT Guide lines Judge balance Judge centre of subject
SELECT SET/CANCEL (FAVORITE)’ may be selected in
‘DELETE ALL’ when 'FAVORITE' is
Reference for composition
Picture selected (e.g. balance) when recording.
set to ‘ON’ (P.77) and pictures have
been registered.

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) During playback zoom, motion picture playback, slideshow : Display on/off
Motion pictures can also be deleted. During menu display, multi playback or calendar playback, ‘DUAL PLAY’ (DMC-TZ5 only):
To delete clipboard pictures, set mode dial to . Display cannot be changed.

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 Applications
(Record)
2 Taking pictures with flash
Applicable modes :

1 Display ‘FLASH’ Available types in each mode ( : default setting)

SCENE MODE
2
○ ○ 1 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ー ○ ー ー ○ ○ ○ ー ○ ○ ○
3 ○ ー ー ○ ○ ○ ー ー ー ー ー ○ ー ー ー ー ー ○

2 Select the desired type ○ ー ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ー ○ ー ー ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

3 ー ー ー ー ー ー ー ー ー ○ ○ ー ー ー ー ー ー ー
FLASH
3 ○ ー ー ー ー ー ー ○ ー ○ ○ ー ー ー ー ー ー ○
AUTO
AUTO/RED-EYE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
FORCED FLASH ON
1 Setto (AUTO), (AUTO/RED-EYE reduction), or (SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE
FORCED FLASH OFF reduction) according to subject and brightness.
2 DMC-TZ5 only 3 DMC-TZ4: , ,
SELECT SET
• Cannot be used with MOTION PICTURE mode and scene modes , , , ,
(Screen example: DMC-TZ5) , , or .
Stand at least 1 m away when Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
using flash to take pictures of Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom
infants. Can also be selected with ►.
Focus range
Type, operations Uses
Max. W Max. T
AUTO
Normal use AUTO Approx. 0.6-5.3 m Approx. 1.0-3.6 m
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
1 AUTO/RED-EYE reduction ISO100 Approx. 0.6-1.6 m Approx. 1.0-1.1 m
2 Taking pictures of subjects in dark SENSITIVITY ISO200 Approx. 0.6-2.3 m Approx. 1.0-1.6 m
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
places (P.57) ISO400 Approx. 0.6-3.3 m Approx. 1.0-2.2 m
(reduce red-eye)
FORCED FLASH ON ISO800 Approx. 0.8-4.7 m Approx. 1.0-3.2 m
• Always flash ISO1600 Approx. 1.15-6.7 m Approx. 1.0-4.5 m
1 FORCED FLASH ON/RED-EYE reduction Taking pictures with backlight or ISOMAX400 Approx. 0.6-3.3 m Approx. 1.0-2.2 m
INTELLIGENT ISO
2 (For ‘PARTY’ and ‘CANDLE LIGHT’ scene modes under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent) ISOMAX800 Approx. 0.8-4.7 m Approx. 1.0-3.2 m
(P.56)
only (P.47)) ISOMAX1600 Approx. 1.15-6.7 m Approx. 1.0-4.5 m
• Always flash (reduce red-eye) ‘HIGH SENS.’ in ISO1600-
Approx. 1.15-13.5 m Approx. 1.0-9.1 m
1 SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction SCENE MODE (P.49) ISO6400
2 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash Taking pictures of subjects against a
(reduce red eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter nightscape (tripod recommended)
pictures) Do not touch or look at the flash (P.14) from close distances (i.e. a few cm).
FORCED FLASH OFF Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage
Places where flash use is prohibited
• Never flash
subject).
1 When digital red-eye correction function operates, red-eye will be detected and Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode.
corrected automatically when the flash is emitted. (DMC-TZ5 only) Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when scene mode is changed.
1, 2 As two flashes will be emitted, do not move until after the second flash (correction Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using
effect may vary according to person). Interval between flashes varies according to zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.
brightness of subject. If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button is
2 DMC-TZ4 only pressed halfway.
No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging).
Shutter speeds are as follows: Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or white balance.
• , , , , , : 1/30 3 - 1/2000th Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds.
• , , : 1/8 3 - 1/2000th ( 3 Varies according to ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ setting. Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.
Max. 1/4 sec. when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ in use; max. 1 sec. when ‘STABILIZER’ set When using ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.24), LCD monitor is shut off while flash is charging.
to ‘OFF’ or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’
mode, ‘SCENE MODE’, zoom position.)

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3 Taking close-up pictures
Applicable modes :
Applications
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4 Positioning camera and subject within
accessible range for focus alignment
To enlarge the subject, you can take pictures from even closer up than the normal focus Accessible distance from subject depends on zoom ratio.
range allows (up to 5 cm for max. W) by using ‘MACRO ( )’. Ranges for each mode dial setting are listed below.
Focus range
Mode dial
1 Set to Outside focus range

Mode dial set to: 1 1

2 Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode) or

(MOTION PICTURE mode)
1 When using MACRO

Zoom ratio Focus range

3 Set to ‘MACRO’
5
1 x (max.W)
5 cm
5 cm to ∞

∞
Ranges between 5 cm-2 m according to zoom ratio

4-7 x 2 m to ∞

2m ∞
Focus may take time to align for display
Ranges between 1 m-2 m according to zoom ratio
subjects over 50 cm away. • To cancel Macro mode → Press ▼ again.
10 x (max.T)
(Tele Macro 1 m to ∞
Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject function
‘TELE MACRO function’ activated 2) 1m ∞
2 is displayed when using ‘macro’ in (NORMAL
Applicable modes : (Only when set to ) PICTURE mode) and (MOTION PICTURE mode).
Useful for taking close-up pictures of, for example, birds that may fly away if approached,
or to blur background and emphasize subject. When not using MACRO: 3 3
‘TELE MACRO’ operates automatically when optical or extra optical zoom ratios are set
3 When not using MACRO
to maximum; focus can be aligned for distances as close as 1 m.
Digital zoom may also be used. Zoom ratio Focus range
5 Cannot be used in the following circumstances: 50 cm to ∞
• When not using ‘MACRO’ in (NORMAL 1 x (max.W)
50 cm
Turn to PICTURE mode) or (MOTION PICTURE mode) ∞
max. T • Scene modes other than ‘FOOD’,‘CANDLE Ranges between 50 cm-2 m according to zoom ratio
LIGHT’,‘BABY’,‘HIGH SENS.’ ,‘UNDERWATER’,
‘PET’, and ‘HI-SPEED BURST’. 2 m to ∞
10 x (max.T)
is displayed when using ‘macro’ in (NORMAL PICTURE mode) and (MOTION PICTURE mode).
2m ∞

We recommend using a tripod, the self-timer (P.42), and flash ‘FORCED FLASH OFF’ (P.38).
Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures if Zoom ratios are approximate.
subject is close to camera, due to margin for focus alignment being severely reduced. Ranges for focus alignment differ for scene modes. → P.46
Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture. Zoom ratios shown above vary when extra optical zoom is used.
When using (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), macro recording can be activated by just Max. W: Zoom lever turned as far as possible to W side (no zoom)
pointing the camera at subject. ( display) Max. T: Zoom lever turned as far as possible to T side (maximum zoom ratio)

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5 Taking pictures with self-timer
Applicable modes :
Applications
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6 Taking pictures with exposure
compensation
We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between
shutter button, by setting the self timer to 2 seconds. brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be
possible in some cases.

1 Display ‘SELFTIMER’
EXPOSURE (Applicable modes : )

1 Display ‘EXPOSURE’ Example of exposure compensation

2 Select time duration

SELFTIMER
Over-exposed

2 Select a value
OFF
10SEC. Minus direction
‘0’ (no compensation)
2SEC.
EXPOSURE
Optimum exposure
SELECT SET
Displayed for approx. 5 sec. Plus direction
Can also be selected with ◄.

3
Under-exposed
Take a picture
MENU
SELECT EXIT
• Focus will be automatically The compensation value is displayed on the
adjusted immediately bottom-left of the screen. ( , etc.)
before recording if shutter
Press halfway
(align focus) button is pressed fully here. AUTO BRACKET (Applicable modes : )
Takes 3 pictures in succession, changing the exposure. After exposure compensation, the
5
compensation value is as standard.

1 Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’ e.g. AUTO BRACKET with ±1EV

Press fully
(Picture taken First picture
after selected Press several times
0EV
time elapsed) CANCEL
MENU

(Standard)

Self-timer indicator
• To cancel while in operation
→ Press ‘MENU/SET’ 2 Select a value
‘0’ (no compensation)
AUTO BRACKET
Second picture
-1EV
(Darker)
(Flashes for set duration)

Third picture
+1EV
MENU
(Brighter)
SELECT EXIT
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 Value displayed after exposure compensation set
modes or in MOTION PICTURE mode . Cannot be used with flash or when there is remaining capacity for only 2 more pictures.
In some modes, only ‘2SEC.’ or only ‘10SEC.’ may be selected. When ‘AUTO BRACKET’ is set, is displayed on the left of the screen.
INTELLIGENT AUTO mode: ‘10SEC.’ Cancelled when the camera is turned off.
CLIPBOARD mode, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene mode: ‘2SEC.’ Burst setting is cancelled when auto bracket is set.

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Applications colouring, etc.) for given scenes.
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the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ Applicable modes :

1 Set to
Scene types

2 Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ PORTRAIT

5
SOFT SKIN
5
SELF PORTRAIT

5
SCENERY
5

Zoom lever
3 Select scene
(Press ‘MENU/SET’ if scene menu is not
displayed)
SCENE MENU
SPORTS
5
NIGHT PORTRAIT
5
NIGHT SCENERY
5
FOOD
5

DISPLAY SCENE MODE 1 Zoom lever

can also be
MENU/SET used to switch
1 2
to next screen.
PORTRAIT PARTY CANDLE LIGHT BABY PET
To avoid displaying scene SELECT DISPLAY SET
menu 5 5 5 5

Set ‘SCENE MENU’ to ‘OFF’ To see description of each scene:

(P.26) Select scene, and press display button. Baby Pet
9 months 10days 9 months 10days
10:00 15.MAR.2008 10:00 15.MAR.2008
SCN1 and SCN2
Both represent the same function. Scene settings selected for ‘SCN1’ and ‘SCN2’ will be SUNSET HIGH SENS. HI-SPEED BURST STARRY SKY
stored in the memory. This function is useful for immediate selection of scene settings 5 5 5 5
you use most often (e.g. ‘NIGHT SCENERY’ for SCN1, ‘NIGHT PORTRAIT’ for SCN2).
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 15
manually (available settings vary according to scene setting).
‘INTELLIGENT ISO’,’SENSITIVITY’, ‘METERING MODE’, ‘I.EXPOSURE’, ‘COLOR FIREWORKS BEACH SNOW AERIAL PHOTO
MODE’, ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ 5 5 5 5
‘I.EXPOSURE’ is operated automatically in the following scene modes, according to
picture conditions.
‘PORTRAIT’, ‘SOFT SKIN’, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘SCENERY’, ‘SPORTS’, ‘NIGHT
PORTRAIT’,‘PARTY’, ‘CANDLE LIGHT’, ‘BABY’, ‘SUNSET’, ‘HIGH SENS.’
‘WHITE BALANCE’ can be set to the following.
UNDERWATER MULTI ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only)
‘PORTRAIT’,‘SOFT SKIN’,‘SELF PORTRAIT’,‘SPORTS’,‘BABY’,‘PET’,‘HIGH SENS.’‚
’HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘MULTI ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only)’ 5 5
(Setting is restored to ‘AWB’ when scene is changed.)
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 Functions, tips for each scene
changed. AF LOCK
(P.46 - 51)
Guidelines displayed in grey in ‘NIGHT PORTRAIT’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘STARRY
SKY’, and ‘FIREWORKS’ scene modes.

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7 Taking pictures according to
the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)
How to select a scene (P.44)
Using flash in scene modes (P.39)

Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes

Improves the skin tone of subjects for a • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is Take pictures of people and nightscapes with • Interference may be noticeable
healthier appearance in bright daylight (face detection). close to actual brightness. with dark scenes.
conditions. • Shutter may remain closed for 1
Tips second after taking picture.
PORTRAIT Tips • Subject should not move for at least 1 second. • Main fixed setting
• Stand as close as possible to subject. (Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.) CONTINUOUS AF: OFF
• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
NIGHT • Use flash.
PORTRAIT • Tripod, self-timer recommended. • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
Smooths skin colours in bright, outdoor • Clarity of effect may vary (face detection).
daylight conditions (portraits from chest depending on brightness. • Stand 1.2 - 5 m (Max. W (wide-angle), 1.5 m
upwards). • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is recommended) away.
(face detection).
SOFT Tips Take clear pictures of night scenes. • Interference may be noticeable
SKIN • Stand as close as possible to subject. with dark scenes.
• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) Tips • Shutter may remain closed for up
• Stand at least 5 m away. to 8 seconds after taking picture.
Take pictures of yourself. • To take pictures with audio (P.63) • Do not move for 8 seconds.
(self-timer indicator illuminated • Main fixed settings
Tips (Shutter speed: max. 8 sec. if little jitter, or FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
during recording) NIGHT using tripod, or optical image stabilizer is CONTINUOUS AF: OFF
• Press shutter button halfway → self-timer • Main fixed settings
indicator illuminates → press shutter button SCENERY ‘OFF’) AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
STABILIZER: MODE2
fully → review • Tripod, self-timer recommended SENSITIVITY: ISO100-800
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC.
correctly aligned) ZOOM RESUME: OFF
• Focus: 30 - 70 cm (Max. W) • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is Take natural-looking pictures of food.
• Do not use zoom (harder to focus). (face detection).
(Zoom moved to max. W automatically) Tips
• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above −
• 2-second self-timer (P.42) recommended.
SELF FOOD Max. T : 1 m and above
PORTRAIT (2 m and above unless max.T)
Brighten subjects and background in • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
pictures of indoor events, such as weddings. (face detection).
Tips
• Stand approx. 1.5 m away.
PARTY • Zoom: Wide (W side)
• Use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Bring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room. • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
Take clear pictures of wide, distant subjects. • Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF (face detection).
Tips
Tips AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF • Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above
SCENERY • Stand at least 5 m away. Max. T : 1 m and above
Take pictures of scenes with fast movement, • Main fixed setting CANDLE (2 m and above unless max.T)
e.g. sports. INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX800 LIGHT • Do not use flash.
• Digital zoom: Cannot be set • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
SPORTS Tips (Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)
• Stand at least 5 m away.

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7 Taking pictures according to
the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)
How to select a scene (P.44)
Using flash in scene modes (P.39)

Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes

Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours. • Age and name will be displayed Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor • Pictures may appear slightly
for approx. 5 seconds after setting conditions. grainy due to high sensitivity.
Tips this mode. • Main fixed settings
• To record age and name • Age display format depends on Tips QUALITY: (Standard)
(‘BABY1’ and ‘BABY2’ can be set separately.) LANGUAGE setting. Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with SENSITIVITY: ISO1600 - 6400
1 BABY1
• ‘AGE’ and ‘NAME’ print setting ▲▼ and press ‘MENU/SET’. • Extra optical zoom and digital
AGE OFF can be made on your computer zoom cannot be used.
NAME ON using the supplied CD-ROM HIGH SENS.
SET (PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-). HIGH PICTURE SIZE
4:3 3M
Text may also be stamped onto SENS. 3:2 2.5M
SELECT SET the picture using ‘TEXT STAMP’ 16:9 2M
(P.73).
Select ’AGE’ or ’NAME’ with ▲▼, press ►, • Date of birth will be displayed as CANCEL SELECT SET

and select ‘SET’. ‘0 month 0 day’. • Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above

Press ‘MENU/SET’. • Main fixed setting Max. T : 1 m and above
BABY Set the birthday and name. INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX400 (2 m and above unless max.T)
Birthday: Set birthday with ▲▼◄►. • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
Take pictures of rapid movement or a • The number of burst recording
Name: (See ‘Text input method’: P.72) (face detection).
decisive moment. pictures increases immediately
Press ‘MENU/SET’. • Digital zoom: Cannot be set
after formatting.
• Name cannot be recorded when
Tips • The recorded pictures become
• Make sure ’AGE’ and ’NAME’ are ’ON’ before ‘LOCATION’ is set in ‘TRAVEL
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size slightly grainy.
taking a picture. DATE’.
with ▲▼and press ‘MENU/SET’. • Main fixed settings
• To reset: Select ‘RESET’ from SETUP menu.
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above HIGH-SPEED BURST QUALITY: (Standard)
Max. T : 1 m and above PICTURE SIZE
SENSITIVITY: ISO500 – 800
(2 m and above unless max.T) 4:3 2M
3:2
• The focus, zoom, exposure, white
Record pet’s age when taking pictures. • Main fixed setting 2.5M
balance, shutter speed and ISO
16:9 2M
INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX800 sensitivity are fixed to the settings
Tips • Default settings are as follows. CANCEL SELECT SET
for the first picture.
• Same as for ‘BABY’ AF MODE: • The following functions cannot be
Take pictures. (Hold shutter button)
(one-area-focusing) used.
PET AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
Still pictures are taken continuously while the
shutter button is pressed fully. Extra optical zoom/ Digital zoom/
• Refer to ‘BABY’ (above) for other HI-SPEED AUTO BRACKET/
notes and fixed functions. BURST Maximum SELF TIMER/ ASPECT RATIO/
DMC-TZ5:Approx. 6 pictures/sec.
Take clear pictures of scenes such as • Main fixed settings Burst PICTURE SIZE / AUDIO REC./
DMC-TZ4:Approx. 7 pictures/sec.
sunsets. FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF speed BURST
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF Built-in
SUNSET Approx. 20
Number of memory
recordable Approx. 20 to 100
pictures Card (The maximum is
100).
The burst speed and number of recordable
pictures change according to the recording
conditions or types of cards.
• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above
Max. T : 1 m and above
(2 m and above unless max.T)

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7 Taking pictures according to
the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)
How to select a scene (P.44)
Using flash in scene modes (P.39)

Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes

Take clear pictures of starry skies or dark • Main fixed settings Take pictures of the view from aircraft • Main fixed settings
subjects. FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF windows. FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
AUDIO REC.: OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
• Shutter speed settings CONTINUOUS AF: OFF Tips • Turn the camera off when
Select with ▲▼, and press ‘MENU/SET’. STABILIZER: OFF AERIAL • Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting taking off or landing.
STARRY SKY • The number of SENSITIVITY: ISO100 PHOTO colours when aligning the focus. • When using the camera, follow
SHUTTER SPEED seconds can be • ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, • Check that the interior of the aircraft is not all instructions from the cabin
15 SEC. changed with quick and ‘BURST’ cannot be used. reflected in the window. crew.
30 SEC.
setting. (P.66) Achieve natural colours under water. • Always use marine case (DMW-
60 SEC.
MCTZ5, optional).
CANCEL SELECT SET Tips • Self-timer: Cannot be used
• For fast moving subjects, align with the AF
area and press ◄ (AF lock). AF LOCK 5
Press shutter button. Press ◄ again to release. (focus fixed)
• Adjust red and blue levels with ‘white balance AF･L
STARRY UNDERWATER fine adjustment’ (P.58).
SKY • Focus: • Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above AF area
15 Countdown begins
Max. T : 1 m and above AF LOCK

(2 m and above
CANCEL unless max.T)
MENU

Tips Take pictures in each of the three aspect • Main fixed settings
• Set longer shutter speeds for darker ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9) in one go. QUALITY: (Standard)
conditions. PICTURE SIZE: Max. size of
• Always use a tripod. Tips each aspect ratio
• Self-timer recommended. • Ensure that subject is in centre of picture. • Cannot be used when memory
• Do not move the camera until the countdown is only available for 2 pictures or
3:2 (Red) fewer (number flashes).
(above) has ended. 5
16:9 (Green)
(Countdown for processing is redisplayed • Focus, exposure, white balance,
afterwards) MULTI 4:3 (Blue) and ISO sensitivity settings will be
ASPECT the same for all three pictures.
Take clear pictures of fireworks in the night • Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 • The following functions cannot be
sky. second or 2 seconds (if little jitter (DMC-TZ5 used.
or if optical image stabilizer is only) Extra optical zoom/ Digital zoom/
Tips ‘OFF’). (when not using exposure AUTO BRACKET/ GUIDE LINE/
• Stand at least 10 m away. compensation) HISTOGRAM/ BURST/ AUDIO
• Tripod recommended. • Main fixed settings REC.
FIREWORKS FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF • Edges may be cut off when
SENSITIVITY: ISO100 printing – be sure to check in
CONTINUOUS AF: OFF advance.
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
Bring out the clear blues of the sky and the • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
sea without darkening subject. (face detection).
BEACH • Beware of sand and sea water.
Bring out the natural colour of snow in ski • Battery life is reduced in lower air
slope and mountain scenes. temperatures.
SNOW

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8 Taking motion pictures
‘MOTION PICTURE’ Applicable mode :
Applications
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9 Useful features for travel
Applicable modes :

Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound).
You can take a motion picture while zooming. TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination)

1
Record information as to what day and where pictures were taken by setting departure
Set REC/PLAY switch to Aspect and picture quality
dates and destinations.
Set ‘ASPECT RATIO’ (P.56) before
Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (P.19).
‘PICTURE MODE’.

2 Set mode dial to • Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ SETUP MENU’ → Select ‘TRAVEL DATE’ (P.20)
ASPECT PICTURE Picture
(MOTION PICTURE mode) Dimension

1 5
RATIO MODE size
Select ‘TRAVEL SETUP’ Select ‘LOCATION’

3
30fps VGA 640 x Larger than
Start recording 480 QVGA
TRAVEL DATE TRAVEL DATE
10fps VGA TRAVEL SETUP OFF TRAVEL SETUP SET
Available recording time
30fps QVGA 1 Small LOCATION OFF LOCATION OFF
(approx.) 4:3 (For e-mail
320x
attachments
10fps QVGA 1 240
or longer CANCEL SELECT EXIT
MENU
CANCEL SELECT EXIT
MENU

Press halfway recording)

(align focus)

16:9
30fps 16:9H
15fps 16:9H
30fps 16:9(L)
2
1280 x Large (Wide)
2 720 ‘30fps 16:9H,

848 x
1280 x 720’
is for high-
2 Select ‘SET’
TRAVEL DATE
TRAVEL SETUP
LOCATION
OFF

SET
6 Select ‘SET’
TRAVEL DATE
TRAVEL SETUP
LOCATION
SET

OFF
OFF

Elapsed time (approx.) 480 definition SET

10fps 16:9(L) recording
1 Only QVGA-format motion pictures can SELECT SET SELECT SET
Press fully
be recorded to the built-in memory.

3 7
(start recording) Enter destination
2 DMC-TZ5 only Set departure date
• Text input method (P.72)
You can view motion pictures in high TRAVEL DATE

4
• Press ‘MENU/SET’ twice after inputting
Finish definition by connecting with component PLEASE SET THE text to complete.
Ends automatically cable (optional). (P.87) DEPARTURE DATE

if memory is full. • fps: frames per second 15 / MAR/ 2008 To release

‘30fps’: for smooth picture movement CANCEL SELECT SET
Setting is released automatically one
Press fully ‘10fps’: for longer motion pictures return date has passed. To release before

4 Set return date with ▲▼◄► this date, select ‘OFF’ in step 2, and
• Estimated recording time (P.100)
• Motion pictures can be recorded Exit without entering if you do not wish press ‘MENU/SET’ twice.
continuously up to 15 minutes. To continue To viewing motion pictures (P.68)
to set a return date.
recording, press the shutter button again.

The number of days elapsed is displayed for approx. 5 sec. when switching from
Do not block microphone (P.14) with fingers. playback to recording mode. ( displayed at bottom-right of screen)
Release shutter button immediately after pressing. No audio will be recorded for a few seconds if When destination is set in ‘WORLD TIME’ (next page), days elapsed are calculated
the button is held down. based on local destination time.
Easy zoom cannot be used while recording motion pictures. If settings are made before holiday, number of days to departure are displayed in
Sounds of camera operations, such as zoom movement and beeps, may be recorded.
Zoom speed is slower than normal. orange with a minus sign (but not recorded).
To fix focus setting, set ‘CONTINUOUS AF’ to ‘OFF’. When ‘TRAVEL DATE’ is displayed in white with a minus sign, the ‘HOME’ date is one
The following functions cannot be used. day in advance of the ‘DESTINATION’ date (this is recorded).
STABILIZER ‘MODE2’, AF MODE (Face detection), COLOR MODE (NATURAL/VIVID), Extra Text in ‘LOCATION’ can be edited after recording with ‘TITLE EDIT’ (P.72).
optical zoom, ‘ROTATE DISP.’ for pictures taken vertically To print travel date or destination → Use ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.73), or print using supplied
Long videos may not be able to be sent via e-mail.
Recording may be terminated midway, depending on card type. CD-ROM (PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-).
We recommend using a card of at least 10 MB/s (as marked on its packaging, etc.). Names in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes cannot be recorded when ‘LOCATION’ is set.
Not compatible with MultiMediaCards. ‘LOCATION’ cannot be recorded in motion picture recording.

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9 Useful features for travel (Continued)
Applicable modes :
Applications
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10 Using REC menu
REC/PLAY switch:

Default setting:
WORLD TIME ‘Quick setting’ (P.66) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus.
(Registering local time at your overseas destination)
Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (P.19). PICTURE SIZE
• Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ SETUP MENU’ → Select ‘WORLD TIME’ (P.20)
Set size of picture. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting
‘PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA’ will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this and on ‘QUALITY’ (see below). (P.100)
case, press ‘MENU/SET’ and skip to step 2. Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘PICTURE
Set home area Set destination area SIZE’ (P.20)

1 Select ‘HOME’
WORLD TIME

DESTINATION
1 Select ‘DESTINATION’
WORLD TIME

DESTINATION
Settings:
ASPECT RATIO
(P.56)
Picture size
HOME HOME
1 (3456 (3072 (2560 (2048
9M 2 5M
10:00 15.MAR.2008 ×2592) 7 M ×2304) ×1920) 3M ×1536)
CANCEL SELECT SET CANCEL SELECT SET (1600 (640
2M — —
×1200) 0.3 M ×480)

2 Set your home area

Current time
• To cancel
2 Set destination area
Current time at selected
destination
8.5 M

7.5 M
3

4
(3552
×2368) 6 M
(3712
2

2
(3072
×2048) 4.5 M
(3072
(2560
×1712) 2.5 M
(2560
(2048
×1360)
(1920
→ • To cancel ×2088) 5.5 M ×1728) 3.5 M ×1440) 2M ×1080)
Press . →
Press . • Picture sizes for DMC-TZ4 model are as follows.
1 : 8 M(3264×2448), 2 : None, 3 : 7 M(3264×2176), 4 : 6 M(3264×1840)

Extra optical zoom can be used for picture sizes indicated with .
Difference with GMT (Greenwich When using (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), 7 M and 2 M may not be selected
Mean Time) Difference with home time
City/area name City/area name with 4:3 ratio, 6 M with 3:2 ratio, nor 5.5M with 16:9 ratio.
Extra optical zoom is not used in the ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI
Screen from step 1 will then be displayed If actual destination is unavailable,
only when camera is used for the first time ASPECT’ (DMC-TZ5 only) scene modes.
(or has been reset).
select based on ‘difference with home Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions.
To close menu, press ‘MENU/SET’ 3 times. time’.

3 3 Finish
Finish Setting guide
Larger picture size Smaller picture size For example, ‘0.3 M ’ is
Crisper picture Coarser picture suitable for e-mail attachments
lower recording capacity higher recording or longer recording.
capacity
Upon your return Go through steps 1, 2 and 3 on the upper left, and return to
the original time.
To set/release summer time QUALITY
Set quality of picture.
Press ▲ in step 2. (Press again to release)
Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘QUALITY’ (P.20)
Clock settings will not be changed even if home summer time is set. Advance the clock Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality)
setting by one hour. Standard (Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures)
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Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are displayed in the screen for a few seconds after
ASPECT RATIO recording.
Aspect ratio of picture can be changed according to printing or playback format. If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, or selecting
‘NATURAL’ in the ‘COLOR MODE’ (P.62).
Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘ASPECT Blurring may occur depending on brightness, and size, position, and speed of
RATIO’ (P.20) movement of the subject (e.g. if subject is too small, is on edge of picture, or starts
Settings: moving as soon as shutter button is pressed).
Scope of flash recording (P.39)
(Still pictures only)
4 3 16

SENSITIVITY
3 2 9
Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually.
We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations.
Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.20)
Same as 4:3 TV or computer Same as normal film camera For playback on widescreen/
high definition TV Settings: AUTO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance. Setting guide
SENSITIVITY 100 1600
Location Bright
Dark
INTELLIGENT ISO (recommended) (outdoors)
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to movement Interference Low High
of subject to avoid blur. Higher ISO sensitivity reduces subject blur and jitter but can
increase interference. Please select maximum ISO sensitivity according to table below. AUTO: Automatically set with range up to 400 (1000 when using flash) according to
Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ (P.20) brightness.
‘I.EXPOSURE’ will not operate when set to ‘100’.
Settings: OFF / / / Scope of flash recording (P.39)
Setting guide Cannot be set when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is used ( is displayed)
Movement of subject Slow Fast
If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, or selecting
ISO sensitivity Low High
‘NATURAL’ in the ‘COLOR MODE’ (P.62).
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Interference Low High

Slow-moving subject Fast-moving subject

F3.3 1/30 F3.3 1/125

ISO sensitivity 200 ISO sensitivity 800

(Shutter speed 1/30) (Shutter speed 1/125)

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WHITE BALANCE METERING MODE

Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural. You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure.
Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘WHITE Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘METERING MODE’
BALANCE’ (P.20) (P.20)
Settings: AWB (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy Settings:
sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (halogen lighting) / (uses value Brightness measurement position Conditions
set in )/ (set manually)
Normal usage (produces balanced
Multiple Whole screen
pictures)
‘AWB’ operational range:
10000K Image may appear red or blue if out of range. Centre Centre and surrounding area Subject in centre
Blue sky This function may also not work correctly weighted
9000K
8000K even within range if there are many light Spot Centre and close surrounding area Great difference between
sources present. brightness of subject and
Cloudy sky (rain) background
7000K
Shade We recommend setting to ‘AWB’ or ‘ ’
when under fluorescent lighting. Spot metering target (e.g. person in spotlight on stage,
6000K TV screen backlighting)
5000K Sunlight
4000K
White fluorescent lighting
3000K
2000K
Incandescent lighting AF MODE
Sunset/sunrise
1000K Candlelight Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects.
Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘AF MODE’
White balance fine adjustment (excluding ‘AWB’) (P.20)
Changes to red (blue)
White balance settings can be individually fine tuned if colours Settings: / / / / / ( : High-speed focus)
when making fine
still do not appear as anticipated.
adjustment
Press ▲ several times until ‘WB ADJUST.’ is displayed. Taking front-on Recognises faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus
Adjust with ► if reds are strong, adjust with ◄ if blues are WB ADJUST. pictures of people accordingly. (When set to ‘Multiple’ above)
strong. RED BLUE Face detection AF area
Press ‘MENU/SET’. 5 Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed
• Settings are remembered even if the camera is turned off. halfway, the frame turns green
when the camera is focused.
• Settings remain applied when using flash. ADJUST. EXIT
MENU
White: Displayed when more than one face
• Even though the ‘AWB’ setting is fixed in ‘UNDERWATER’ is detected. Other faces that are the
scene mode, fine adjustments may still be made. same distance away as faces within
• Fine adjustments cannot be made when ‘COLOR MODE’ the yellow AF area are also focused.
(P.62) is set to ‘B/W’, ‘SEPIA’, ‘COOL’, or ‘WARM’.
Subject not in centre 9-area-focusing: 3-area-focusing (High speed):
Setting white balance manually ( ) of picture (AF area Automatically focuses on any Automatically focuses on either
Only takes image of white displayed after focuses of 9 points. side or centre.
Select and press ‘MENU/SET’. objects within frame (step ) completely aligned)
Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. WHITE SET
paper) and press ‘MENU/SET’. 9-area-focusing
Press ‘MENU/SET’ twice. 3-area-focusing AF area
• Making this setting will reset white balance fine (High speed)
adjustment. MENU/SET
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Determined position for 1-area-focusing (High speed)/ Spot-focusing: BURST

focus 1-area-focusing: Focuses on smaller, limited
Focuses on AF area in centre area. Enables a rapid succession of photographs to be taken. Succession of photographs taken
1-area-focusing of picture. while shutter button is held down.
(High speed) (Recommended for when
1-area-focusing focus is difficult to align) Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘BURST’ (P.20)
Spot-focusing
Settings
AF area
BURST setting Speed No. of pictures 1
Spot AF OFF No burst
area
2.5 pictures/sec.
(DMC-TZ5) Fine: Max. 3 (Max.4: DMC-TZ4)
(Burst) 3 pictures/sec. Standard: Max. 5 (Max.7: DMC-TZ4)
When using or , picture may freeze momentarily before focus is aligned. (DMC-TZ4)
AF area becomes larger in dark locations or when using digital zoom, etc. Approx. 2
(Free) Until card/built-in memory is full
Use or if focus is difficult to align with . pictures/sec 2
Cannot set to ‘Face detection’ in the following cases. 1 : When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures
‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘FOOD’, ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘FIREWORKS’, AERIAL PHOTO’, 2 : Becomes progressively slower. (Delayed timing depends on card type, PICTURE SIZE, and
‘UNDERWATER’ scene modes, (MOTION PICTURE mode) QUALITY.)
If the camera detects subjects other than a person as the face, switch the AF mode
setting to any modes other than ‘face detection’. Focus is fixed from first picture.
The face detection function may fail to work under the following conditions. (AF mode When (Burst) is selected, the exposure and white balance are fixed to the settings
setting is switched to ) for the first picture.
When is selected, exposure and white balance is adjusted for each picture.
• When the face is not facing the camera or • When there is rapid movement
Burst speed may be reduced if ‘SENSITIVITY’ is set to high, or if shutter speed is
at an angle • When the camera is shaking
• When the subject is other than a reduced in darker locations.
• When the facial features are hidden
human being such as pets When burst setting is use, flash is prevented from operating, and auto bracket setting is
behind sunglasses, etc.
• When the face is extremely bright or dark • When digital zoom is used cancelled.
• When the face appears small on the Settings will be stored even if the camera is turned off.
screen When using BURST while following a moving subject in locations with major differences
in brightness (e.g. indoor to outdoor), exposure stabilization may require a little time,
and optimal exposure may not be achieved.
Auto review performed regardless of ‘AUTO REVIEW’ setting.
CONTINUOUS AF Using the ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene mode allows a faster succession of photographs
to be taken (P.49).
Focus is continually aligned according to movement of subject even when shutter button
is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption)
Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → I.EXPOSURE
Select ‘CONTINUOUS AF’ (P.20)
Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colours when there is
Settings: OFF /ON ( displayed on screen)
significant contrast between background and subject.
Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘ I.EXPOSURE’ (P.20)
if suddenly moving closer to subject. Settings: OFF /ON ( displayed on screen)
Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align.
When using , , or ‘AF MODE’, focus will be aligned quickly when shutter When set to ‘ON’, ‘SENSITIVITY’ of ‘100’ becomes ‘AUTO’.
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10 Using REC menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch:

DIGITAL ZOOM MIN. SHTR SPEED

Multiplies effect of optical zoom or extra optical zoom by up to 4 times. (See P.34 for Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take
details) brighter pictures in dark locations.
Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘DIGITAL Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ (P.20)
ZOOM’ (P.20)
Settings: 1/200 1/125 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 1/2 1
Settings: OFF /ON
Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we
recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
COLOR MODE As pictures may become dark when using faster values such as ‘1/200’, we recommend
that pictures are taken in bright locations ( flashes red when shutter button is half-
Set colour effects. pressed if picture will be dark).
displayed on screen for settings other than ‘1/8’.
Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘COLOR MODE’ Cannot be set when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is used. (P.56)
(P.20)
Settings: STANDARD / NATURAL (soft) / VIVID (sharp) / B/W / SEPIA / COOL AUDIO REC.
(more blue) / WARM (more red) Sounds can also be recorded with pictures. This is useful for conversation or memo recording.
Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘AUDIO REC.’ (P.20)
If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to ‘NATURAL’.
Cannot be set to ‘COOL’ and ‘WARM’ in (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), and Settings: OFF /ON (Record approx. 5 seconds of sound ( displayed on screen))
‘NATURAL’ and ‘VIVID’ in (MOTION PICTURE mode).
To cancel recording → Press ‘MENU/SET’.
Individual settings can be made for each recording mode.
To play audio → set REC/PLAY switch to (play), play image, and press ▲.
(To adjust volume → ‘VOLUME’ (P.23))
STABILIZER Cannot be used with (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), ‘BURST’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, or the
‘STARRY SKY’, ’HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only)’ scene modes.
Automatically detects and prevents jitter. ‘TEXT STAMP’, ‘RESIZE’, ‘TRIMMING’, and ‘ASPECT CONV.’ cannot be used with
Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘STABILIZER’ pictures with audio.
(P.20) Separate setting to ‘AUDIO REC’ in CLIPBOARD menu (P.65).
Settings: Do not block microphone (P.14) with fingers.

Settings Effect
AF ASSIST LAMP
OFF Pictures deliberately taken with no jitter correction
Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.
Constant correction
MODE1 Set-up: Mode dial → Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘AF ASSIST
(Monitor image stable, composition easy to determine)
Correction at moment shutter button is pressed LAMP’ (P.20)
MODE2 Settings: OFF: Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark,
(More effective than MODE1)
etc.)
ON : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter
Setting fixed to ‘MODE2’ in ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ and ‘OFF’ in ‘STARRY SKY’ scene button ( and larger AF area displayed)
modes.
Cannot be set to ‘OFF’ in (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), and ‘MODE2’ in
Lamp: Effective distance: 1.5 m (Do not cover or look at lamp from close range)
(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 CLOCK SET
low shutter speed)
Set the clock. Same function as that in SETUP menu (P.19).

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Useful for taking pictures of timetables and maps instead of taking memos.
Applications Taking/viewing clipboard Regardless of presence of card, pictures will always be saved to clipboard folder of
(Record)
pictures (CLIPBOARD) built-in memory. Beware of copyrights, etc. (P.2)
Applicable mode :

Taking clipboard pictures Zoom mark

1
Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps, etc.
Set to
To register zoom enlarged size and position
Enlarge with Press • To change zoom and position:

2
4X
Set to (clipboard) zoom lever and Hudson Rd
Repeat the left
• To finish zoom mark setting:

Greener Pl
select position

Chalky Ave
THE ZOOM MARK HAS
BEEN SET Restore zoom to original
with ▲▼◄►
Crossford St

(1 x) ratio

Laker St
8X Northwood St

2X MARK

Zoom mark

Represents built-in memory used

entirely for clipboard pictures (approx.)
3 Take a clipboard picture
To view registered ratio and position:
Display picture with Turn to T side
Displayed on registered pictures

Immediately displayed at
Picture size 2M 1M (No need to manually recorded size and position
Press halfway Press fully
Pictures 97 146 (align focus) (take picture) City Park enlarge or move) 4X • To cancel

Par
k Rd
Beak Ave
zoom mark

Arbo
our
ur
G
Grov
Hudson Rd

e
Hudson Rd

1/4
Hudson Rd

→ ‘CANCEL
Viewing clipboard pictures

Greener Pl
Greener Pl

Chalky Ave
Chalky Ave
Crossford St

MARK’

Stringer St
Laker St
Northwood St

Crossford St

Christen Pl

August St
(below)

Tracery
Edg
1

ar
Rd

Rd
Crockery St

Laker St
Jillian St

Set REC/PLAY switch to Gilbert St

Guillemot St Guillemot St

Zoom lever
8X
2X MARK
Northwood St

10:00 15.MAR.2008 Southwood St Southwood St

2 Set mode dial to (CLIPBOARD mode)

Can be viewed with same operations as with still pictures taken in other modes
(P.35). (30-picture and calendar displays cannot be used.)
When a picture with a zoom mark is deleted, both original picture and picture with zoom
mark will be deleted.
Picture can be deleted even while zoomed in.
Copy clipboard pictures onto memory cards in order to print (next page).
To delete clipboard pictures Press (delete) in step 2 above. (P.36) CLIPBOARD menu
If internal memory is full
Non-clipboard pictures can be deleted from the internal memory by removing card from camera, A special menu is used in CLIPBOARD mode. (Default setting: )
setting mode dial to a setting other than (CLIPBOARD mode), and pressing (delete). REC ON CLIPBOARD menu (REC/PLAY switch: Mode dial: )
PICTURE SIZE 2M (Priority to picture quality) / 1 M (Priority to the number of pictures)
Playback mode functions cannot be used. AUDIO REC. Record sound (5 seconds) simultaneously. OFF /ON
‘STABILIZER’ setting made in REC menu will be reflected in clipboard mode. LCD MODE OFF / AUTO POWER LCD / POWER LCD / HIGH ANGLE (P.22)
Functions unavailable: CLOCK SET (P.19)
INTELLIGENT ISO, METERING MODE, I.EXPOSURE, MIN. SHTR SPEED
BURST, DIGITAL ZOOM, AUTO BRACKET, WB ADJUST., CONTINUOUS AF, COLOR PLAY ON CLIPBOARD menu (REC/PLAY switch: Mode dial: )
MODE, AUTO LCD OFF, HISTOGRAM CANCEL MARK Select marked clipboard picture with ◄►.
The settings for the following functions are fixed. Cancel with ‘MENU/SET’.
Add sound to previously-taken clipboard picture.
SENSITIVITY AUTO AF ASSIST AUDIO DUB.
ON Select clipboard picture with ◄►. Record/stop with ‘MENU/SET’. (P.79)
QUALITY LAMP Copy single pictures from clipboard to card. (Zoom mark will not be copied.)
(Standard) WHITE
AWB COPY Select clipboard picture with ◄► and press ‘MENU/SET’
BALANCE GUIDE LINE
Select ‘YES’ with ▲▼ and press ‘MENU/SET’.
ASPECT POWER
RATIO AF MODE 5MIN. LCD MODE OFF / POWER LCD (P.22)
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Applicable modes :
Applications
(View)
1 Viewing as list
(Multi playback/Calendar playback)

REC menu items can be called up easily (settings items displayed vary depending on You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a
recording mode). certain date (calendar playback).

1 Set to 1 Set to
100–0001
1/9
• To view pictures: press ◄►

10:00 15.MAR.2008

2 Set to multiple screen display

Date recorded Picture no.

2 Display ‘Quick setting’

Hold
AWB AUTO 4:3

Scrolls
with each
15.MAR. 2008 1/14 Total no.
Scroll bar

turn to W Picture type

side • FAVORITE
STABILIZER To restore • MOTION PICTURE
• BABY
MODE 1
Turn to T side (12 screens) • PET
Quick setting • TRAVEL DATE
To change from
• WORLD TIME
12/30-screen
3 Select item and setting

Select
AWB AUTO 4:3
display to single-
screen display
Select picture with
15.MAR. 2008 1/50 • TITLE EDIT
• TEXT STAMP

▲▼◄► and press

AWB ‘MENU/SET’ W T CANCEL
MENU

SELECT EXIT
MENU
(30 screens)
Press
AWB AUTO 4:3

Setting
Selected date (First picture from date)
Item SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT • Select month with ▲▼ and
AWB
1 date with ◄►, and press
2
9
3
10
4
11
5
12
6
13 14
7 8
15
‘MENU/SET’ to display that
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
date’s pictures on a 12-
screen display.
Example) NORMAL PICTURE mode 23
30
24 25
31
26 27

3
28 29

2008

• STABILIZER 1 (P.62) • BURST (P.61) • AF MODE (P.59) DAY MONTH SET

• WHITE BALANCE • INTELLIGENT ISO 2 (P.56) • SENSITIVITY 3 (P.57) (Calendar screen)
(except ) (P.58) • PICTURE SIZE (P.55) • LCD MODE (P.22)
• I.EXPOSURE(P.61)
• ASPECT RATIO 4 (P.56)
Only one month of pictures is displayed on calendar screen. Pictures taken without
1 Press[DISPLAY] while‘STABILIZER’ is displayed to view demo of jitter/movement detection. clock settings are displayed with a date of 1 January, 2008.
2 Only when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is selected Cannot be displayed rotated.
3 Only when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is set to ‘OFF’ Pictures taken with destination settings made in ‘WORLD TIME’ are displayed in the
4 DMC-TZ5 only calendar screen using the appropriate date for the destination’s time zone.

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2 Viewing motion pictures · pictures with audio /
Creating still pictures from motion pictures
Applications
(View)
3 Different playback methods
REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )

Set-up: REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except ) Various playback modes for your pictures.
Pictures will be selected from built-in memory (not clipboard) if no card is inserted.

1 Select and play picture Operations during motion picture Playback mode is automatically set to ‘NORMAL PLAY’ when power is turned on with
playback REC/PLAY switch set to , or when switching from REC mode to playback mode.
Motion ▲:Pause/play
100–0001 picture ▼:Stop
1/9 mode icon ◄:Hold to fast rewind (single
5s frame step while paused) NORMAL PLAY
Motion ►:Hold to fast forward (single
picture frame step while paused) Displays one picture. (Default setting)
recording • Volume can be adjusted with zoom lever Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘NORMAL PLAY’ (P.20)
10:00 15.MAR.2008 (motion picture only).
time
Motion picture icon ( Audio icon)
Motion pictures and pictures with audio can be deleted in the same way as for still pictures (P.36).
DUAL PLAY (DMC-TZ5 only)
Displays different 2 pictures vertically. Useful for comparing pictures.
Creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only)
Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘DUAL PLAY’ (P.20)
During playback, pause Create still picture Select ‘YES’ and set
at desired moment

Press fully
A still picture is created. Selected pictures outlined in orange
1 Select screen

2008. 3.15 1/10

To make single picture from 9 surrounding frames

→ Press ‘MENU/SET’ between steps and above to set to 9-screen display (Press

2 Select picture
again to return to one-screen display)
Zoom lever Frames/sec
• To advance by 3 PICTURE MODE Frames/sec T EXIT
MENU

frames:▲▼
• To advance by 1 30 → 15 → 10 → 5
frame: ◄►
Turn to W side 15 → 5 Previous picture Next picture
(No. of Frames/ SELECT W SAVE 10 → 5
sec changes
with each turn) Frames/sec
Hold camera vertically
Frame rate can be changed according to the speed of subject movement. Reduce Expand
Scenes with fast movement: Increase frame rate (e.g. 30fps)
Scenes with slow movement: Reduce frame rate (e.g. 10fps, 5fps) Delete selected picture.
Display zoom position for 1 sec.

The quality of still pictures created from motion pictures is fixed as (standard), with resolutions
set according to the table.
Pictures taken on other devices may not be played back correctly. PICTURE MODE 1 screen 9 screens
Same picture cannot be displayed in DUAL PLAY.
When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast
rewinding may be slower than usual. 0.3 M 2M
Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture 0.3 M 1M
playback/pausing or audio playback.
The file format is QuickTime Motion JPEG. Pictures can 2 M 2 M
be viewed using ‘QuickTime’ on the CD-ROM (supplied).

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(Continued)
REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )

SLIDE SHOW CATEGORY PLAY

Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended for when viewing on TV Pictures can be classified automatically and viewed by category. Automatic classification
screen. starts when ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ is selected from the playback mode selection menu.
Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘SLIDE SHOW’ (P.20) Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ (P.20)

1 Select playback method

SLIDE SHOW
ALL
• ALL :Play all
• CATEGORY SELECTION
1 Select the category
CATEGORY
CATEGORY
Recording information such
as scene modes
PORTRAIT/ i-PORTRAIT/
SOFT SKIN/ SELF PORTRAIT/
CATEGORY SELECTION
:Select category, and playback slideshow. (Portrait etc.) NIGHT PORTRAIT/
FAVORITE
(Select category with ▲▼◄► and press COUNT   1 i-NIGHT PORTRAIT/ BABY
‘MENU/SET’.) (P.71) SCENERY/ i-SCENERY/
• FAVORITE :Play pictures set as FAVORITE (P.77) CANCEL SELECT SET
(Scenery etc.) SUNSET/ AERIAL PHOTO
CANCEL SELECT SET (displayed only when ‘FAVORITE’ pictures
Icons of categories with pictures NIGHT PORTRAIT/
present and setting set to ‘ON’).
(dark blue) i-NIGHT PORTRAIT/
(Night scenery NIGHT SCENERY/ i-NIGHT

2 Set playback effects (see below) No. of pictures (appears after a few seconds) etc.) SCENERY/ STARRY SKY
Operations during slide show
SPORTS/ PARTY/ CANDLE

2
ALL SLIDE SHOW
START
Pause/play View pictures LIGHT/ FIREWORKS/ BEACH/
(Event) SNOW/ AERIAL PHOTO
(While paused) (While paused)
EFFECT NATURAL
Previous picture Next picture BABY
SETUP
PET
Previous Next
FOOD
MENU
CANCEL SELECT EXIT
Stop
UNDERWATER
• To delete pictures → Press (delete).
TRAVEL DATE
Volume down Volume up (Clipboard pictures taken with
30-picture and calendar displays cannot be used. travel date setting are not
Still pictures created from motion pictures cannot categorized.)

3 Select ‘START’

EFFECT
• Press to return to menu screen during
slide show
be classified into MOTION PICTURE.
(DMC-TZ5 only)
MOTION PICTURE

The following playback menus can be set only for categorized pictures. (P.76, 78, 79)
‘ROTATE’, ‘ROTATE DISP.’, ‘DPOF PRINT’, ‘PROTECT’, ‘AUDIO DUB.’
(Select music and effects according to SETUP To close ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, select ‘NORMAL PLAY’.
picture atmosphere)
Camera selects optimum effect 1 SEC. / 2 SEC. / 3 SEC. / 5 SEC. FAVORITE PLAY
from NATURAL, SLOW, SWING, DURATION Only available when ‘EFFECT’
AUTO is ‘OFF’
and URBAN (only available with Manually play pictures set in ‘FAVORITE’ (P.77) (displayed only when ‘FAVORITE’
‘CATEGORY SELECTION’ setting) REPEAT OFF/ON (Repeat)
OFF/ON (Play MUSIC (AUDIO))
pictures present and setting set to ‘ON’).
NATURAL Play with relaxed music and MUSIC
SLOW screen transition effects (AUDIO)
Audio from still pictures with audio Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → Select ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ (P.20)

1
is played when ‘EFFECT’ is ‘OFF’.
SWING Play with livelier music and screen View pictures
URBAN transition effects Item name changes to ‘AUDIO’ when ‘EFFECT’
OFF No effects is ‘OFF’
When ‘URBAN’ has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect.
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Certain playback effects cannot be used when displaying images on television using
30-picture and calendar displays cannot be used.
component cables. The following playback menus can be set only for favourite pictures (P.76, 78, 79).
Motion pictures cannot be played back in slide show. ‘ROTATE’, ‘ROTATE DISP.’, ‘DPOF PRINT’, ‘PROTECT’, ‘AUDIO DUB.’
Music effects cannot be added. To close ‘FAVORITE PLAY’, select ‘NORMAL PLAY’.

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CALENDAR To edit select ‘SINGLE’ in step 1→ select picture with ◄►, and press ‘MENU/
SET’ → correct text and press ‘EXIT’
Select date from calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day (P.67). Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode (P.71).
Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘CALENDAR’ (P.20) Cannot be used with pictures taken on other devices, protected pictures, or motion
Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback modes (P.71). pictures.
To print text, use ‘TEXT STAMP’ (below) or the supplied CD-ROM
(PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-).
TITLE EDIT
You can edit names from ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes or destination in ‘TRAVEL TEXT STAMP
DATE’, or give titles to your favourite pictures. Stamp recording date or text registered in the ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes, ‘TRAVEL
Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘TITLE EDIT’ (P.20) DATE’, or ‘TITLE EDIT’ into your pictures. Ideal for regular size printing.
Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘TEXT STAMP’

1 Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ and set (P.20)

2 Select picture
SINGLE MULTI (up to 50 pictures with the same text)
1 Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ and set

2 Select picture
TITLE TITLE EDIT TITLE EDIT setting
EDIT 100–0001
1/5 7 8 9 TITLE EDIT already SINGLE MULTI (up to 50 pictures)
set TEXT TEXT STAMP TEXT
10 11 12 • To cancel → Press STAMP 100–0001 STAMP
CANCEL OK 1/5 7 8 9
SELECT SET/CANCEL [DISPLAY] again setting
CANCEL SELECT SET
• To set →
10 11 12
Press ‘MENU/SET’. CANCEL OK
SELECT

3
CANCEL SELECT SET SET/CANCEL
Enter characters • To cancel → Press display button again.
• To set → Press ‘MENU/SET’.

Text input method

Press display button several times to select
3 Select items and make settings for each
TEXT STAMP
SHOOTING DATE
AGE
W/O TIME
• To stamp inputted texts such as names
in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes,
destination in ‘TRAVEL DATE’, or a title
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP character type TRAVEL DATE
OFF
OFF Select ‘ON’ to
QRSTUVWXYÀÂÄÇÈÉ
(Upper case, lower case, symbols/numbers) TITLE stamp in ‘TITLE EDIT’, set ‘TITLE’ setting to
ÊË Î Ï ÑÔÖ ÙÛÜŒ OFF

SPACE DELETE EXIT Select characters with ▲▼◄►, and press ‘ON’.
CANCEL SELECT SET
CANCEL SELECT DISPLAY ‘MENU/SET’ (repeat)
CURSOR W– T INPUT
Select ‘EXIT’ with ▲▼◄►, and press

• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.

‘MENU/SET’

• Input cursor may be moved with the zoom lever.

4 Select ‘YES’
(Screen varies according to picture size, etc.)
TEXT STAMP • Stamped text cannot be deleted.
• Press when finish setting to return to
• Text will be scrolled if title does not fit on screen. SAVE NEW PICTURES?
the menu screen in ‘SINGLE’ setting.
YES
NO

(Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen in ‘SINGLE’ setting.) CANCEL SELECT SET

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REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )

To check stamped text ‘playback zoom’ (P.35) MULTI

Picture size will be reduced if greater
than 3M. Picture will become slightly
grainier.
Cannot be used with pictures taken on
ASPECT
RATIO
4:3
PICTURE SIZE
9 M 1, 8 M 2, 7 M 1, 5 M
After TEXT
STAMP
3M
1 Select ‘MULTI’ in step 1 on
the left page 3 Select picture (up to 50 pictures)
RESIZE

7 8 9 Resize
8.5 M 1, 7 M 2, 6 M 1,

2
3:2 2.5 M setting
other devices, pictures taken without 4.5 M Select size 10 11 12
setting clock, motion pictures, or pictures 7.5 M 1, 6 M 2, 5.5 M 1, REDUCED SIZE To see 9M→7M
16 : 9 2M DISPLAY
SELECT SET/CANCEL
with audio. 3.5 M 4:3 7M 3:2 6M 16:9 5.5M description
After TEXT STAMP is applied, pictures 1 : DMC-TZ5 only 2 : DMC-TZ4 only 5M 4.5M 3.5M of resize: Number of pixels before/after
cannot be resized or trimmed, and 3M 2.5M 2M Press display resizing
‘ASPECT CONV.’, ‘TEXT STAMP’ and DPOF date printing settings cannot be changed
2M 2.5M 2M
button
0.3M 2.5M 2M • To cancel → Press display button
of pictures. CANCEL SELECT SET again.
Characters may be cut off on certain printers. Select number of • To set → Press ‘MENU/SET’.
Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode (P.71).

4
pixels after resizing
Do not make date printing settings in shop or on printer for pictures with date Select ‘YES’ and set
stamps. (Date printing may be overlapping.)
Picture quality is reduced after resizing.
RESIZE 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.
Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in homepages, etc. May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.
(Picture of minimum picture size for each aspect setting cannot be resized.)
Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘RESIZE’ (P.20) TRIMMING
SINGLE Enlarge your pictures and trim unwanted areas.
Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘TRIMMING’

1 Select ‘SINGLE’
3 Select size (P.20)

1 Select picture with ◄► and set

PLAYBACK RESIZE
CALENDAR 100–0001 Current
1/5
TITLE EDIT size
TEXT STAMP
RESIZE
Size after

2
SINGLE
TRIMMING MULTI change Select area to trim
SELECT SET CANCEL SELECT SET
TRIMMING
100–0001

2 Select picture
4 Select ‘YES’ 1/5

RESIZE RESIZE
100–0001
Expand Change Trim
1/5 SAVE NEW PICTURES?
ZOOM CANCEL
position
YES
NO

CANCEL SELECT SET CANCEL SELECT SET

• Press when finish setting to return

to the menu screen
3 Select ‘YES’ and set
• Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen

Picture quality is reduced after trimming.

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.

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(Continued)
REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )

‘ROTATE DISP.’ and ‘ROTATE’ cannot be used with motion pictures.

ASPECT CONV. ‘ROTATE’ cannot be used with protected pictures (P.79).
Convert pictures taken in to or for printing. Some pictures taken facing up or facing down may not be rotated automatically.
It may not be possible to rotate pictures taken with certain other devices.
Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘ASPECT CONV.’ Pictures cannot be rotated during multi playback.
(P.20) Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-compatible (P.35) environment (OS,

1 Select
PLAYBACK
or
ASPECT CONV.
ROTATE
3:2
4:3
3 Select horizontal position
and convert
software).

ROTATE DISP.
FAVORITE OFF
ON
FAVORITE
DPOF PRINT (Move portrait
SELECT SET pictures Mark your favourite pictures and enable the following functions.
using ▲▼) CANCEL Favourites-only slide show (P.70)

2
ADJUST. SET
Select picture Delete all except favourites (useful for when printing in shop, etc.)
Changes to outlined size
ASPECT 7.5 Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘FAVORITE’
CONV. 100–0001
1/5
(P.20)

CANCEL SELECT SET 4

to the menu screen
Select ‘YES’ and set
• Press when finish setting to return
1 Select ‘ON’
PLAYBACK
ASPECT CONV.
ROTATE
Picture size may be increased after aspect ratio is changed. ROTATE DISP. OFF
Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode (P.71). FAVORITE ON

Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, pictures with text stamp, or DPOF PRINT CANCEL
SELECT SET
non-DCF files (P.35).
May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.

ROTATE
Manually rotate pictures by 90 °.
ROTATE DISP.
Automatically rotate portrait pictures.
2 Close menu

Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘

PLAYBACK menu’ → Select PLAYBACK menu’ → Select
‘ROTATE DISP.’: ‘ON’ →
‘ROTATE’ (P.20)
‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.20)
3 Select picture (repeat)
100–0001
displayed when
set (not displayed
• Up to 999 pictures can be selected.
• To release → Press ▼ again.

1 1
1/5
Select picture with ◄► and Select ‘ON’ when ‘OFF’).
set PLAYBACK
ASPECT CONV.

2
ROTATE 10:00 15.MAR.2008
Select direction to rotate ROTATE DISP. OFF

ROTATE FAVORITE ON
:
Rotate 90°
DPOF PRINT To release all Select ‘CANCEL’ in step 1 and select ‘YES’.
SELECT SET
clockwise
:
Cannot be set in ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode (P.71).
Rotate 90° It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favourites.
CANCEL SELECT SET
anticlockwise Setting/release can also be made with supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-).
• Press when finish setting to return
to the menu screen

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(Continued)
REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )

DPOF PRINT PROTECT

Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures.
compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘PROTECT’ (P.20)

1
Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘DPOF PRINT’ (P.20) Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’
PLAYBACK

1 Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ PROTECT SINGLE

AUDIO DUB. MULTI

PLAYBACK
COPY CANCEL
ASPECT CONV.
ROTATE
ROTATE DISP. SINGLE
SELECT SET
FAVORITE MULTI

2
DPOF PRINT
SELECT
CANCEL

SET
Select picture and make setting
SINGLE MULTI

2 Select picture
SINGLE
DPOF PRINT
100–0001
MULTI
DPOF PRINT
PROTECT
100–0001
1/5
PROTECT

7 8 9
• To cancel → Press
‘MENU/SET’ again.
• Press when finish
1/5 10 11 12
setting to return to
7 8 9
EXIT EXIT the menu screen
SELECT SET/CANCEL SELECT SET/CANCEL
10 11 12
EXIT
SELECT SET
Picture protected Picture protected
EXIT SELECT SET
To release all Select ‘CANCEL’ in step 1 and select ‘YES’.

3 Set number of pictures

(repeat steps 2 and 3 when using ‘MULTI’ (up to 999 pictures))
SINGLE
No. to print
MULTI
No. to print
To cancel while releasing all
May not be effective when using other devices.
Press ‘MENU/SET’.

Formatting will cause even protected files to be deleted.

DPOF PRINT DPOF PRINT
100–0001 1
1 1/5
7 8 DATE 9
DATE
AUDIO DUB.
Date print 10 11 12
Date print set
COUNT 1 DATE set COUNT 1 DATE Add audio to previously taken pictures.
CANCEL SET CANCEL SET Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘AUDIO DUB.’ (P.20)
• Date print setting/release → Press display button.

1 Select image and start recording

• Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen Do not block
microphone with
To release all Select ‘CANCEL’ in step1 and select ‘YES’.
AUDIO For files already containing audio, fingers.
DUB. 100–0001
1/5 select whether or not to overwrite
When using PictBridge-compatible printers, check settings on actual printer as these
existing audio with ▲▼, and press
may take priority over camera settings.
‘MENU/SET’.
To print from built-in memory at a shop, first copy pictures to card (P.80) before making
• To cancel → Press
settings. CANCEL SELECT START

2
DPOF print settings may not be made to non-DCF (P.35) files. Stop recording (Recording will automatically end after 10 seconds.)
Some DPOF information set by other equipment cannot be used. In such cases, delete
all of the DPOF information and then set it again with this camera. • Press when finish setting to return to the menu
Date printing settings cannot be made for pictures with a ‘TEXT STAMP’ applied. These screen
settings will also be cancelled if a ‘TEXT STAMP’ is applied later. Cannot be used with motion pictures or protected pictures.
May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.

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1 Using with your PC
Connecting
Applications with other
(View) (Continued) devices

1 Turn on power of
Connect the camera to your computer to save, play,
COPY print, and e-mail your pictures. both camera and
Copy between built-in memory and memory card, or from memory card to clipboard folder. computer
Set-up:

2
Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘COPY’ (P.20) • Connect the camera to the AC adaptor (DMW- Set REC/PLAY
AC5E, optional). (Alternatively, use a sufficiently- switch to
1 Select copy method (direction)
PLAYBACK
PROTECT
AUDIO DUB.
: Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card
(go to step 3)
(Clipboard pictures cannot be copied. Use
charged battery.)
• Card :Insert card and set mode dial to
any except 3 Connect camera to
computer
Built-in memory :Remove card

4
COPY
‘COPY’ in the clipboard menu (P.65).) Select ‘PC’ on the
: Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in camera
SELECT SET memory. Hold here
: Copy 1 picture at a time from card to clipboard USB MODE

folder (in built-in memory) (not motion pictures). PLEASE SELECT

THE USB MODE

2 Select picture with ◄► and set (for and ) PictBridge(PTP)

PC
Check socket direction
SELECT SET
and insert straight in.

3 Select ‘YES’ (Damage to socket

(A message may be displayed on
shape can lead to
COPY • To cancel → Press ‘MENU/SET’ screen if ‘USB MODE’ (P.25) is
ACCESS faulty operation.)
• Press when finish setting to return to the menu set to ‘PictBridge (PTP)’. Select
COPY PICTURES FROM
BUILT-IN MEMORY TO
(sending data) ‘CANCEL’ to close the screen,
MEMORY CARD ? screen • Do not disconnect the USB and set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PC’.)
YES connection cable while
‘ACCESS’ is displayed.
5 Operate with your
NO

CANCEL SELECT SET (Screen shown is example) computer (see next

If using AC adaptor, turn page)
If there is not enough space on the built-in memory for copying to be performed, turn off the camera before USB connection cable
off the camera, remove the card, and delete pictures from the built-in memory (to delete plugging in or removing. • always use cable
clipboard pictures, set the mode dial to clipboard mode). supplied
To copy to a card, use a card with a capacity of at least 50 MB.
Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off the camera or perform other
operations during copying. To cancel connection
If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy destination, a new Click ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ in the Windows System Tray → disconnect USB
folder for copying will be created when copying from built-in memory to card ( ). connection cable → turn off the camera → disconnect AC adaptor
Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory ( ).
DPOF settings will not be copied. Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras may be copied. Turn off the camera before inserting or removing memory cards.
Original pictures will not be deleted after copying (to delete pictures → P.36). If using Windows 98/98SE, install USB driver software when connecting for first time.
Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode (P.71). 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.25) 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.

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Connecting Connecting
with other
devices
Using with your PC (Continued) with other
devices

Folder and file names on computer

1 Turn on power of both
You can connect directly to a PictBridge-
You can save images to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and compatible printer for printing. camera and printer
files into separate folders on your computer. Set-up:
DCIM (Still/motion pictures)
100-PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder)
• Connect the camera to the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5E, optional). (Alternatively, use a 2 Set REC/PLAY switch to

3
sufficiently-charged battery.)
P1000001.JPG • Card :Insert card
Connect camera to
Windows P1000999.JPG
JPG: Built-in
Built-in memory :Remove card printer
Still pictures memory/
Drives are displayed in

4
101-PANA MOV: Card (Copy clipboard pictures Select ‘PictBridge (PTP)’
‘My Computer’ folder. : Motion pictures to the card (P.65))
999-PANA • Adjust settings on your printer (print quality, on the camera
Macintosh etc.) as required. USB MODE

Drives are displayed on MISC (DPOF files)

• Set mode dial to any setting other than PLEASE SELECT
THE USB MODE
the desktop. PRIVATE1 (clipboard pictures) Built-in CLIPBOARD. PictBridge(PTP)
(Displayed as ‘LUMIX’, MEMO0001.JPG memory PC
‘NO_NAME’, or Hold here
‘Untitled’.) • Do not disconnect SELECT SET
the USB connection
When ‘CONNECTING TO PC…’ is
cable when the cable
displayed, cancel the connection
disconnection icon
New folders are created in the following cases: is displayed (may not
and set ‘USB MODE’ to either
• When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999. ‘SELECT ON CONNECTION’ or
be displayed with some
‘PictBridge(PTP)’ (P.25).
• When using cards already containing the same folder number (including pictures printers).

5
taken with other cameras, etc.) Select picture to print
• When recording after performing ‘NO. RESET’ (P.25)
• File may not be able to be played back on camera after changing file name. Check socket direction with ◄► and set

6
• If mode dial is set to , built-in memory data (including clipboard pictures) are and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket Select ‘PRINT START’
displayed even when card is inserted. Data in card is not displayed. shape can lead to faulty SINGLE SELECT
• When using Mac OS X ver.10.2 or earlier, set write-protect switch on card to ‘LOCK’ operation.) PRINT START
whenever handling pictures on SDHC memory cards. PRINT WITH DATE OFF
NUM. OF PRINTS 1
PAPER SIZE
PAGE LAYOUT
If using Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X CANCEL SELECT SET
The camera can be connected to your computer even if ‘USB MODE’ (P.25) is set to USB connection cable (Print settings → P.85)
‘PictBridge (PTP)’. (always use cable
• Only picture reading operations can be performed via the camera (picture deletion supplied)
also possible with Windows Vista). If using AC adaptor, turn off the camera before plugging in or removing.
• It may not be possible to read if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card. To cancel print Press ‘MENU/SET’

To play motion pictures on your computer Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Use the ‘QuickTime’ software on the supplied CD-ROM. Disconnect USB connection cable after printing.
• Installed as standard on Macintosh Turn off the camera before inserting or removing memory cards.
Save motion pictures to your computer before viewing. 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.25) to ‘PictBridge (PTP)’ remove the need to make the
setting each time the camera is connected to the printer.

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Connecting
with other (Continued)
devices

Printing multiple pictures Making print settings on camera

Select ‘MULTI PRINT’ Select item Select ‘PRINT START’
in step 5 on the (See below for details) (Make settings before selecting ‘PRINT START’)
previous page Select item Select setting
PictBridge PictBridge MULTI SELECT
100–0001 MULTI SELECT PRINT START
1/5 SINGLE SELECT SINGLE SELECT
SELECT ALL PRINT WITH DATE OFF
PLEASE SELECT DPOF PICTURE NUM. OF PRINTS 1 PRINT START PRINT START
THE PICTURE TO PRINT PRINT WITH DATE
FAVORITE PAPER SIZE PRINT WITH DATE OFF OFF
PAGE LAYOUT NUM. OF PRINTS 1 NUM. OF PRINTS 1
ON
SELECT
MULTI PRINT START
MENU
CANCEL SELECT SET CANCEL SELECT SET PAPER SIZE PAPER SIZE
PAGE LAYOUT PAGE LAYOUT

CANCEL SELECT SET SELECT SET

• To cancel → Press
‘MENU/SET’
Item Settings
• MULTI SELECT : Scroll between pictures with ▲▼◄►, select pictures with display
button to print. (Press display button again to release selection.) PRINT WITH
OFF/ON
DATE
Press ‘MENU/SET’ when selection is complete.
• SELECT ALL :Print all pictures. NUM. OF
Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)
• DPOF PICTURE :Print pictures selected in ‘DPOF PRINT’ (P.78). PRINTS
• FAVORITE :Print pictures selected as ‘FAVORITE’ (P.77). (printer takes priority) A3 (297×420 mm)
(displayed only when ‘FAVORITE’ pictures present and setting set to ‘ON’). L/3.5”×5” (89×127 mm) 10×15 cm (100×150 mm)
2L/5”×7” (127×178 mm) 4”×6” (101.6×152.4 mm)
Select ‘YES’ if print confirmation screen is displayed. PAPER SIZE 8”×10” (203.2 ×254 mm)
POSTCARD (100×148 mm)
An orange ● displayed during printing indicates an error message. 16:9 (101.6×180.6 mm) LETTER (216×279.4 mm)
Print may be divided into different stints if printing several pictures. A4 (210 ×297 mm) CARD SIZE (54×85.6 mm)
(Remaining sheets display may differ from set number.) PAGE (printer takes priority) / (1 picture, no border) /
LAYOUT (1 picture, with border) / (2 pictures) / (4 pictures)
Print with date and text
With ‘TEXT STAMP’ Items may not be displayed if incompatible with printer.
To arrange ‘2 pictures’ or ‘4 pictures’ in the same picture, set the number of
Recording date and following information can be embedded into photographs (P.73).
prints for the picture to 2 or 4.
Recording date NAME and AGE from ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes
To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to and make
‘TRAVEL DATE’ elapsed days and destination Text registered in ‘TITLE EDIT’
settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.)
• Do not add date printing in stores or with printers to pictures ‘TEXT STAMP’ is
‘PRINT WITH DATE’ and ‘NUM. OF PRINTS’ items are not shown when DPOF
applied (text may overlap).
settings have been made.
Printing date without ‘TEXT STAMP’ Even if DPOF settings are made, dates may not be printed with some shops or
Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. printers.
• Making ‘DPOF PRINT’ (P.78) settings on the camera in advance allows settings for When setting ‘PRINT WITH DATE’ to ‘ON’, check the date printing settings on the
numbers of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to the store. printer (printer settings may be prioritized).
• 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-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.

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Connecting
with other
devices

1 Connect camera to TV
You can view pictures on a TV screen by
connecting your camera to your TV with the
View on TV with component terminal
AV cable (supplied) or component cable
Use component cable (optional: DMW-HDC2) to enjoy still and motion pictures in high

2
(optional: DMW-HDC2). Turn on TV definition . Please check that the TV you are connecting to has a 1080i input terminal.
Also consult TV operating manual. Set to auxiliary input. DMC-TZ5 Only
Set-up: • Set ‘TV ASPECT’. (P.26)
• Turn off both camera and TV.
3 Turn on camera Connect the camera (COMPONENT OUT terminal) to a TV with a component cable,
and set the TV to receive component terminal input.

Check socket direction and insert straight in.

4 Set REC/PLAY switch
to (play) Hold here Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.)
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty
operation.)

Hold here To component terminals

(1080i-compatible)
L
AUDIO

AU
DIO
Yellow: To video socket

R
To audio sockets
Component cable
(optional, DMW-HDC2)
White: To audio socket
AV cable
• always use cable supplied
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.
Images displayed vertically may be slightly blurred.
If your TV has an SD memory card slot, Pictures cannot be simultaneously displayed on the LCD monitor.
you can view still pictures by inserting a card directly. We recommend recording still pictures with ‘PICTURE SIZE’ of at least 2M, and motion
• Use SDHC-compatible TVs to playback images on SDHC memory cards. pictures with ‘PICTURE MODE’ set to ‘16:9H’ (DMC-TZ5 only).
Do not use cables other than that specified here (optional, DMW-HDC2).
Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. Output will be in 16:9 aspect ratio, regardless of ‘TV ASPECT’ setting.
You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL Component output will be cancelled if a USB connection cable is connected.
system when you set ‘VIDEO OUT’ in SETUP menu. No picture output will occur through AV cables connected simultaneously.
Pictures can only be displayed on TV by using mode. Audio output is monaural.
‘LCD MODE’ setting is not reflected on TV. Following functions cannot be set in playback mode.
Some televisions may cut off the edges of pictures, or not display them full screen. DUAL PLAY (DMC-TZ5 only), TITLE EDIT, TEXT STAMP, RESIZE, TRIMMING,
Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly. ASPECT CONV., AUDIO DUB., COPY, multiple selection (delete, etc), or creating still
Change picture mode settings on TV if aspect ratios are not displayed correctly on pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only), etc.
widescreen or high-definition televisions. Images may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or
If problems such as picture flickering occur, set ‘VIDEO OUT’ (P.26) to ‘PAL’. pausing on certain televisions.

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1 List of LCD monitor displays Press the display button to change display (P.14).

In recording In playback
1 2 3 6 Save destination (P.18) 1 2 3 6 Exposure compensation (P.43)
7 Recording state 7 Favourites settings (P.77)
4 8 Histogram (P.37) 8 Recorded date and time
5 5 9 Travel date (P.53) 14 100–0001 Travel destination setting (P.53)/Name (P.48)/
10 Aperture value (P.30) 1/9
4 Title (P.72)
14 6 13 1
7 Shutter speed (P.30) 9 Destination settings (P.54)
13 ISO sensitivity (P.57) 12 5 10 Recording information
8 11 1ST DAY 6 1 month 10 days Age in years/months (P.48)
Intelligent ISO (P.56)
12 9 11 Current date/time 10 F3.3 1/30 AWB 11 Travel elapsed days (P.53)
F3.3 1/30 Focus range (P.41) 9 10:00 15.MAR.2008 7 12 Power LCD (P.22)
10 Zoom (P.32) 13 Number of DPOF prints (P.78)
11 12 Burst mode (P.61) 8 14 Motion pictures (P.68)
1 Recording mode (P.15) Auto bracket (P.43) 1 PLAYBACK mode 1 (P.35) Picture with audio (P.68)
Flash mode (P.38) Intelligent exposure (P.61) Protected picture (P.79) Cable disconnection warning icon (P.83)
Optical image stabilizer (P.62) High angle mode (P.22) Favourites 2 (P.77)
Jitter alert (P.30) Auto power LCD (P.22) 2 Text stamped display (P.73) CLIPBOARD mode (P.64)
Metering mode (P.59) Power LCD (P.22) 3 Picture size 3 (P.55) 1 Clipboard playing mode
Macro recording (P.40) Exposure compensation (P.43) Quality (P.55) 2 Zoom mark
Tele macro (P.40) Backlight Compensation (P.29) Battery capacity (P.18) MOTION PICTURE mode (P.68)
2 AF area (P.30) 13 Spot metering target (P.59) 4 Folder/File number 4 3
3 Focus (P.30) 14 Spot AF area (P.60) (P.25, 35, 82) 6 6
4 Picture size (P.55) Save destination (P.18) 4 Elapsed playback time
Quality (P.55) CLIPBOARD mode (P.64) Picture number/Total pictures 5 Motion picture recording time
Battery capacity (P.18) Clipboard recording mode 5 Histogram 5 (P.37) 6 DMC-TZ5 only
5 Number of recordable pictures (P.100)

1 1 White balance (P.58)

ISO sensitivity (P.57)
COOL / / ISO LIMIT (P.56)
R3 2 Colour mode (P.62)
MOTION PICTURE mode (P.52)
7 2 Available recording time
3 Elapsed recording time (P.52)
4 Minimum shutter speed (P.63)
5 Self-timer mode (P.42)
5s 3 6 Travel elapsed days (P.53)
Name (P.48)/Travel Location (P.53)
6 5 4 Age in years/months (P.48)
Recorded date and time
7 AF assist lamp (P.63)
Continuous AF (P.60)
Audio recording (P.63)

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2 Message displays Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor.

THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD
Release using the write-protect switch on the SD memory card or SDHC memory Access to card has failed.
card. (P.18) → Insert card again.
NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY MEMORY CARD ERROR MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR
Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures. Card is not of SD standard. Only SDHC memory cards can be used for capacities of
4 GB or greater.
THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED
READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD
Release the protection before deleting, etc. (P.79)
Data read has failed.
SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED/THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED → Check whether card has been inserted correctly (P.17).
Non-DCF images (P.35) cannot be deleted. WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD
→ Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.27) card
to delete. Data write has failed.
→ Turn off the camera and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power
NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE again.
Card may possibly be damaged.
The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded.
More than 999 pictures have been set as ‘FAVORITE’. MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE
The number of pictures that can be set at once in ‘RESIZE (MULTI)’, ‘TEXT STAMP’, WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD
or ‘TITLE EDIT’ has been exceeded.
We recommend using a card of at least 10 MB/s (as marked on its packaging, etc.).
CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards.
DPOF settings, ‘TITLE EDIT’, or ‘TEXT STAMP’ cannot be made for non-DCF images A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED
(P.35).
PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN Folder numbers in use have reached 999.
→ Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.27).
Force has been applied to lens (or other component) and camera could not operate Folder number is reset to 100 when performing ‘NO.RESET’ (P.25).
correctly.
→ Turn on power again. PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV/PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV
(Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if display still remains)
AV cable is connected to camera.
SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED/COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED • To remove message immediately → Press ‘MENU/SET’.
• To change aspect ratio → Change ‘TV ASPECT’ (P.26).
Pictures cannot be copied in following cases. USB connection cable is only connected to camera.
• Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from card. → Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.
• File is not of DCF standard (P.35).
• Picture taken or edited on a different device.

BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?

Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.
→ Reformat directly using camera (P.27).
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.27).

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Try checking these items (P.93-97) first.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems.
Try using ‘RESET’ in SETUP menu in recording mode (P.25).)

FAQ Battery, power

Camera does not work even if power is turned on.
Battery is not inserted correctly (P.17), or needs recharging (P.16).
LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on.
Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.24).
→ 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.24)
Which cards can I use? → Press shutter button halfway to release.
Using Panasonic cards is recommended.
• SD memory card (8 MB – 2 GB)
Recording
• SDHC memory card (4 GB – 16 GB) Cannot record pictures.
For more details (P.18) REC/PLAY switch is not set to (record).
Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (P.36).
Recording capacity is low.
How can I easily send pictures to Battery needs recharging .
my computer? → Use a fully charged battery (not sold pre-charged). (P.16)
Connect the camera to your computer using the → If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. Turn the camera off
supplied USB connection cable (P.81) to copy (drag frequently by using ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.24) etc.
& drop) picture files to your computer hard disk. Please check the recording picture capacity for cards and built-in memory. (P.100)
Use a USB reader-writer. 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.12).
Pictures appear dark or have poor colouring
Adjust the exposure (P.43). Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.
Use WHITE BALANCE to adjust the colouring. 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
(e.g. Use ‘AWB’ for fluorescent lighting and for picture) → Adjust the exposure (P.43).
incandescent lighting.) ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ is set to fast speeds, e.g. ‘1/200’ (P.63).
If this is still insufficient, try ‘Setting white balance manually
’ (P.58). 2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.
Camera set to use ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘BURST’, or the ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ or ‘MULTI
ASPECT (DMC-TZ5 only)’ scene modes. (P.43, 49, 51, 61)
Focus not aligned correctly.
How do I get the date printed? Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to recording mode.)
Make date printing settings before printing. Subject outside of focus range.
• In shop: Make DPOF settings (P.78), and request printing ‘with dates’. Caused by jitter or subject movement (P.56, 62).
• With printer: Make DPOF settings, and use a Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical image stabilizer ineffective.
printer compatible with date printing. Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical image stabilizer is less effective.
• With supplied software: Select ‘with dates’ within → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.
print settings. 15/MAR/2008 Use a tripod and the self-timer (P.42) when using ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’.
Use ‘TEXT STAMP’ before printing (P.73). Cannot use ‘AUTO BRACKET’ or ‘MULTI ASPECT’ (DMC-TZ5 only).
15/MAR/2008

Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer.

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Recording (continued) Date/age is not displayed.

Current date, ‘TRAVEL DATE’ (P.53), and ages in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ (P.48) scene
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. modes are only displayed for approx. 5 sec. after start-up, setting changes, or mode
ISO sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low. changes. They cannot be always displayed.
(Default SENSITIVITY setting is ‘AUTO’ – interference may appear with indoor
pictures.) Flash
→ Lower ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.57).
→ Set ‘COLOR MODE’ to ‘NATURAL’ (P.62) No flash emitted.
→ Take pictures in brighter locations. Flash set to ‘FORCED FLASH OFF ’ (P.38).
Camera set to ‘HIGH SENS.’ or ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene modes. When set to ‘AUTO ’, flash may not be emitted in certain conditions.
(Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity) Flash cannot be emitted in (MOTION PICTURE mode), or the ‘SCENERY’,
‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘SUNSET’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘FIREWORKS’, ‘STARRY SKY’,
Brightness or colouring of recorded picture different from real life. and ‘AERIAL PHOTO’ scene modes, or when using ‘AUTO BRACKET’ or ‘BURST’.
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. Two flashes emitted
Red-eye reduction is active (P.38).
Reddish vertical line (smear) appears during recording. (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.)
This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains
brighter areas. Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this is Playback
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 Pictures have been rotated.
as sunlight when taking pictures. ‘ROTATE DISP.’ is set to ‘ON’.
Motion picture recording stops midway. (Automatically rotates pictures from portrait to landscape. Some pictures taken facing
up or facing down may be interpreted as being portrait.)
Using MultiMediaCard (not compatible with motion picture recording). → Set ‘ROTATE DISP.’ to ‘OFF’. You can also rotate display manually using ‘ROTATE’
We recommend using a card of at least 10 MB/s (as marked on its packaging, etc.). (P.76).
With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and recording
may end midway. Cannot view pictures.
REC/PLAY switch is not set to (play).
LCD monitor No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-
in memory if not).
LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. Camera set to ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’.
LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods. → Set playback mode to ‘NORMAL PLAY’ (P.69).
Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on. Folder/file number displayed as ‘-’. Picture is black.
Camera set to ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.24). Picture edited on computer or taken on different device.
(LCD monitor shuts off during flash recharging) Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with low battery.
After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. → Use ‘FORMAT’ to delete (P.27).
Brightness is unstable. Incorrect date displayed in calendar playback.
Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. Picture edited on computer or taken on different device.
(Does not affect recorded picture.) ‘CLOCK SET’ is incorrect (P.19).
Monitor flickers indoors. (Incorrect date may be displayed in calendar playback on pictures copied to computer
Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluorescent lighting). and then back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)
Monitor is too bright/too dark. Depending on the subject, an interference fringe may appear on the screen.
Adjust ‘MONITOR’ setting (P.22). This is called moire. This is not a malfunction.
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.

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Playback (continued) Edges cut off pictures when printing.

Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing.
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. (Consult printer operating manual.)
If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may Pictures taken on ‘ASPECT RATIO’.
appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air. → If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.
This is not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their
position differ in every picture.
Others
Sounds of camera operations will be recorded in motion pictures.
Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts lens Menu not displayed in desired language.
aperture during motion picture recording; this is not a fault. Change ‘LANGUAGE’ setting (P.27).
Camera rattles if shaken.
TV, computer, printer This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.
No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured. Cannot set ‘AUTO REVIEW’.
Not connected correctly (P.86, 87). Cannot be set when any of the following are in use: ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘BURST’, the
TV input setting not set to auxiliary input. ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI ASPECT’ (DMC-TZ5 only) scene
‘VIDEO OUT’ not set to ‘PAL’ (P.26). modes, MOTION PICTURE mode, or ‘AUDIO REC.’.
TV is not compatible with SDHC memory card. (When using SDHC memory card) Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations.
TV screen display different to LCD monitor. ‘AF ASSIST LAMP’ set to ‘ON’ (P.63).
Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions. AF ASSIST LAMP is not illuminated.
Cannot play motion pictures on TV. ‘AF ASSIST LAMP’ is set to ‘OFF’.
Card is inserted into TV. Not illuminated in bright locations or when using ‘SCENERY’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’,
→ Connect with AV cable (supplied) or component cable (optional: DMW-HDC2) and ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘FIREWORKS’, ‘AERIAL PHOTO’, or ‘SUNSET’ scene modes.
play on camera (P.86, 87). Camera is hot.
Picture is not displayed on full TV screen. Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or
Check ‘TV ASPECT’ settings (P.26). quality.
Cannot send pictures to computer. Lens makes a clicking noise.
Not connected correctly (P.81). When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor
Check whether computer has recognised camera. brightness may also change, but this is due to aperture settings being made.
Set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PC’ (P.25). (Does not affect recording.)
Computer does not recognise card (only reads built-in memory). Clock is incorrect.
Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place. Camera has been left for a long period.
Set mode dial to any except . → Reset the clock (P.19).
(Date will be set to ‘0:00 0. 0. 0’ for pictures if clock is not set.)
I want to play computer pictures on my camera. Long time was taken to set clock (clock behind by this amount).
Use the supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer- to copy pictures from computer
to camera. To save to clipboard, use software to copy from computer to card, then When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the subject
copy to clipboard folder with ‘COPY’ (P.80) in PLAYBACK menu. become coloured.
Pictures may be slightly warped or coloured around the edges, depending on the
Cannot print when connecting to printer. zoom ratio, but this is not a fault.
Printer not compatible with PictBridge.
Set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PictBridge (PTP)’ (P.25). 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.
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When in use Memory cards
Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. To prevent damage to cards and data
To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location. • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static
(Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer) electricity.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.
• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera When disposing of/transferring memory cards
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. • If using the ‘format’ or ‘delete’ functions on your camera or computer, this only
• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise changes the file management information, and does not completely delete the data
adversely affecting the pictures and sound. from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards,
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using commercially
fields created by speakers or large motors. available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect card. Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.
the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC Battery and Charger
adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor Store battery in battery carrying case after use.
and turn the camera on. Do not use if damaged or dented (especially connectors),
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. e.g. by dropping (can cause faults).
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and Estimated recording capacity of 300 [330 1] pictures (P.16)
sound may be adversely affected. is based on the following CIPA 2 standards.
Do not extend the supplied cord or cable. 1 DMC-TZ4
Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can
cause surface damage or coating to peel). CIPA standards:
• Using Panasonic SD memory card (16 MB) • Using the
Caring for your camera supplied battery • Temperature 23 °C, humidity 50% • NORMAL PICTURE mode •
LCD monitor ON (The number of recordable pictures decreases in AUTO POWER
To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect AC mains lead, and wipe with LCD, POWER LCD, and HIGH ANGLE mode) • STABILIZER (MODE1) • First picture
a soft, dry cloth. taken 30 sec. after power turned on • 1 picture taken per 30 sec. • Full flash used for
Use a well-wrung wet cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping again with a dry every other picture • Zoom operation for each picture (max. W → max. T, or max. T
cloth. → max. W) • The camera turned off after each 10 pictures, battery allowed to cool
Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage 2 CIPA = Camera & Imaging Products Association
the outer casing and finish of the camera. When charging
If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully. • Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.
Do not touch the lens barrier (P.13). • Keep at least 1 m away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).
• Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.
When not using for a while • Always remove from mains socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in
place).
Turn off the camera before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed
to prevent damage through over-discharge).
Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. Notice about the rechargeable battery
Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries The battery is designated recyclable.
in cool (15 °C-25 °C) places with low humidity (40% - 60%) and no major temperature Please follow your local recycling regulations.
changes.
Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.
SDHC Logo is a trademark.
Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are
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5 Recording picture/time capacity Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject.
Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly.

Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

Varies according to ‘ASPECT RATIO’ (P.56), ‘PICTURE SIZE’ (P.55), or ‘QUALITY’
1 DMC-TZ5 2 DMC-TZ4
(P.55) settings.
ASPECT RATIO
9M 1 8 M 2 7 M EZ 1 5 M EZ 3 M EZ 2 M EZ 0.3 M EZ 8.5 M 1 7 M 2 6 M EZ 1 4.5 M EZ 2.5 M EZ 7.5 M 1 6 M 2 5.5 M EZ 1 3.5 M EZ 2 M EZ
PICTURE SIZE
(3456×2592) (3264×2448) (3072×2304) (2560×1920) (2048×1536) (1600×1200) (640×480) (3552×2368) (3264×2176) (3072×2048) (2560×1712) (2048×1360) (3712×2088) (3264×1840) (3072×1728) (2560×1440) (1920×1080)
QUALITY
Built-in memory 10 22 12 25 14 28 20 40 32 62 51 97 240 400 11 23 14 28 15 32 22 45 36 69 12 25 16 33 18 37 27 53 47 91
16 MB 2 5 2 6 3 7 5 10 8 16 13 26 68 110 2 6 3 7 3 8 5 12 9 18 3 6 4 8 4 10 7 14 12 25
32 MB 6 12 6 14 7 16 11 23 18 36 29 56 145 230 6 13 7 16 8 18 13 26 20 40 7 14 9 19 10 21 15 30 27 53
64 MB 13 26 14 30 16 34 24 48 38 75 61 115 290 480 14 28 16 33 19 38 27 54 43 83 15 31 19 40 22 45 32 63 57 105
128 MB 27 55 30 61 35 69 50 99 78 150 125 230 600 970 29 58 34 69 39 78 56 110 88 165 31 63 41 81 46 92 66 125 115 220
256 MB 54 105 61 120 68 135 98 190 150 290 240 460 1170 1900 57 110 68 135 77 150 110 210 170 330 62 120 80 155 91 180 130 250 220 430
Memory
512 MB 105 210 120 240 135 270 195 380 300 590 480 910 2320 3770 115 220 135 260 150 300 210 430 340 650 125 240 160 310 180 350 250 500 450 860
card
1 GB 210 430 240 480 270 540 390 770 600 1180 970 1830 4640 7550 230 450 270 530 300 600 440 860 680 1310 250 490 320 630 360 710 520 1000 900 1720
2 GB 440 860 490 970 550 1090 790 1530 1220 2360 1920 3610 8780 12290 460 910 550 1070 620 1220 890 1700 1360 2560 500 990 650 1270 730 1420 1040 1980 1800 3410
4 GB 860 1690 970 1910 1090 2150 1560 3010 2410 4640 3770 7090 17240 24130 920 1800 1080 2110 1230 2410 1740 3350 2680 5020 990 1940 1280 2510 1450 2800 2040 3890 3540 6700
8 GB 1760 3450 1980 3890 2230 4380 3180 6130 4910 9440 7670 14440 35080 49120 1870 3660 2210 4300 2500 4910 3550 6820 5450 10230 2020 3960 2610 5110 2950 5710 4160 7920 7220 13640
16 GB 3550 6950 3980 7840 4490 8820 6410 12350 9880 19000 15440 29070 70590 98840 3770 7370 4450 8660 5040 9880 7160 13720 10980 20590 4080 7970 5250 10290 5950 11490 8370 15940 14530 27450

Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

Varies according to ‘PICTURE MODE’ (P.52) setting.
PICTURE MODE 30fpsVGA 10fpsVGA 30fpsQVGA 10fpsQVGA 30fps16:9H 1 15fps16:9H 1 30fps16:9 (L) 10fps16:9 (L)
Built-in memory — — 1 min 43 s 5 min — — — —
16 MB 6s 26 s 26 s 1 min 22 s — 4s 5s 22 s
32 MB 17 s 58 s 59 s 2 min 55 s 4s 12 s 14 s 50 s
64 MB 39 s 2 min 2 min 6 min 13 s 29 s 33 s 1 min 45 s
128 MB 1 min 23 s 4 min 10 s 4 min 10 s 12 min 20 s 29 s 1 min 1 s 1 min 11 s 3 min 35 s
256 MB 2 min 45 s 8 min 10 s 8 min 10 s 24 min 1 min 2 min 2 min 20 s 7 min
Memory
512 MB 5 min 30 s 16 min 20 s 16 min 20 s 47 min 50 s 2 min 4 min 4 min 40 s 14 min
card
1 GB 11 min 32 min 50 s 32 min 50 s 1 h 35 min 4 min 8 min 10 s 9 min 20 s 28 min 10 s
2 GB 22 min 30 s 1 h 7 min 1 h 7 min 3 h 15 min 8 min 20 s 16 min 50 s 19 min 20 s 57 min 30 s
4 GB 44 min 20 s 2 h 11 min 2 h 11 min 6 h 22 min 16 min 40 s 33 min 20 s 38 min 1 h 53 min
8 GB 1 h 30 min 4 h 28 min 4 h 28 min 12 h 59 min 33 min 50 s 1 h 7 min 1 h 17 min 3 h 50 min
16 GB 3 h 1 min 8 h 59 min 8 h 59 min 26 h 8 min 1 h 8 min 2 h 16 min 2 h 36 min 7 h 43 min
Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 15 minutes.
The maximum continuous recording time (up to 15 minute) is displayed on the screen.

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6 Specifications
Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx.60 cm to 5.3 m (Wide)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced flash ON/
Others Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced flash OFF
Microphone Monaural
Speaker Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/
Digital Camera: Information for your safety MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only)
Power Source DC 5.1 V Picture size
When recording: 1.3 W (DMC-TZ5)/1.2 W (DMC-TZ4) Still picture
Power Consumption When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
When playing back: 0.6 W
DMC-TZ5:
Camera effective pixels DMC-TZ5: 9,100,000 pixels DMC-TZ4: 8,100,000 pixels 3456 × 2592 pixels / 3072 × 2304 pixels / 2560×1920 pixels /
Image sensor DMC-TZ5: 1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels 2048×1536 pixels / 1600 × 1200 pixels / 640 × 480 pixels
DMC-TZ4: 1/2.5” CCD, total pixel number 8,320,000 pixels DMC-TZ4:
Primary colour filter 3264 × 2448 pixels / 2560 × 1920 pixels / 2048 × 1536 pixels /
1600 × 1200 pixels / 640 × 480 pixels
Lens Optical 10 x zoom
f=4.7 mm to 47 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 280 mm)/F3.3 to F4.9 When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
Digital zoom Max.4 x DMC-TZ5: 3552 × 2368 pixels / 3072 × 2048 pixels / 2560 × 1712 pixels / 2048 × 1360 pixels
DMC-TZ4: 3264 × 2176 pixels / 2560 × 1712 pixels / 2048 × 1360 pixels
Extra optical zoom Max. 16.9 x (DMC-TZ5)/Max. 15.9 x (DMC-TZ4)
Focus Normal/Macro When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
Face detection/9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (High speed)/ DMC-TZ5: 3712 × 2088 pixels / 3072 × 1728 pixels / 2560 × 1440 pixels / 1920 × 1080 pixels
1-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing DMC-TZ4: 3264 × 1840 pixels / 2560 × 1440 pixels / 1920 × 1080 pixels
Focus range Motion pictures 1280 × 720 pixels (DMC-TZ5 only) / 848 × 480 pixels /
( Only when using an SD 640 × 480 pixels /320 × 240 pixels
Normal/Motion picture 50 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to Memory Card)
Macro/Intelligent Auto/ 5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to Quality Fine/Standard
Clipboard (2 m unless max.T)
Recording file format
Scene mode There may be difference in above settings.
Shutter system Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter Still Picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21
standard)/DPOF corresponding
Motion picture recording 1280 × 720 pixels (DMC-TZ5 only)/
848 × 480 pixels /640 × 480 pixels /320 × 240 pixels Still pictures with audio JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21
( Only when using an SD Memory Card) standard) + QuickTime
30,15 (DMC-TZ5 only), or 10 frames/second with audio. Motion pictures QuickTime Motion JPEG
Burst recording
Interface Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed)
Burst speed DMC-TZ5: 2.5 pictures/second (Burst), Approx. 2 pictures/second (Unlimited) Analogue video/audio:
DMC-TZ4: 3 pictures/second (Burst), Approx. 2 pictures/second (Unlimited) NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Component/Audio line output
Number of recordable DMC-TZ5: Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine), (monaural)
pictures Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or Terminal
the card (Unlimited). COMPONENT OUT: Dedicated jack (10 pin)
DMC-TZ4: Max. 7 pictures (Standard), max. 4 pictures (Fine), DIGITAL/AV OUT: Dedicated jack (8 pin)
Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or DC IN: Dedicated jack (2 pin)
the card (Unlimited). Dimensions (excluding the DMC-TZ5: Approx. 103.3 mm (W) × 59.3 mm (H) × 36.5 mm (D)
Hi-speed burst DMC-TZ5: Approx. 6 pictures/second DMC-TZ4: Approx. 7 pictures/second projection part) DMC-TZ4: Approx. 103.3 mm (W) × 59.3 mm (H) × 36.2 mm (D)
Burst speed Mass Excluding card and battery: DMC-TZ5 Approx. 214
Approx. 20 pictures DMC-TZ4 Approx. 208
Number of recordable (When using the built-in memory, immediately after formatting) With card and battery: DMC-TZ5 Approx. 240
pictures Max. 100 pictures (When using a card, differs depending on DMC-TZ4 Approx. 234
the type of card and the recording conditions)
Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C
ISO sensitivity AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600
[HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 - 6400 Operating humidity 10% to 80%
Shutter speed 8 to 1/2000th
[STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
White balance AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White set Battery charger
(Panasonic DE-A46A): Information for your safety
Exposure (AE) AUTO (Programme AE)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV) Output CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A
Metering mode Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot Input 110 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A
LCD monitor DMC-TZ5:
3.0” low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 460,800 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100%) Battery Pack (lithium-ion)
DMC-TZ4: (Panasonic CGA-S007E): Information for your safety
2.5” amorphous silicon TFT LCD (Approx. 230,400 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100%) Voltage/capacity 3.7 V 1000 mAh

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