User manual PANASONIC DMC-TZ3

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Before use, please read these instructions completely. This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary. Web Site: http://www. panasonic-europe. com EB VQT1B74-1 Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. [. . . ] TV screen), or a mixture of light sources, or with an absence of any colour close to white. We recommend setting to `AWB' or ` ' when under fluorescent lighting. Setting white balance manually ( ) Only takes image of white objects within frame (step ) WHITE SET ASPECT RATIO Aspect ratio of picture can be changed according to printing or playback format. Select and press `MENU/SET'. Point the camera towards a white object (e. g. (Or press shutter button halfway. ) Making this setting will reset white balance fine adjustment (see below). Applicable modes: Settings: 4 (Still pictures only) 3 16 CANCEL SET MENU White balance fine adjustment (excluding `AWB') Press several times until `WB ADJUST. ' is displayed. Adjust with if reds are strong, adjust with if blues are strong. Press `MENU/SET' (or press shutter button halfway). Changes to red (blue) when making fine adjustment WB ADJUST. RED BLUE 3 2 9 For playback on widescreen/high definition TV Edges may be cut off when printing ­ be sure to check in advance (P. 88). Same as 4:3 TV or computer Same as normal film camera SELECT EXIT 50 VQT1B74 VQT1B74 51 Applications (Record) 11 Using REC menu (Continued) PICT. MODE QUALITY Set compression ratio for saving. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on `PICT. SIZE' (see left). (P. 92) Set picture quality for motion pictures (P. 47). Applicable modes: Settings: Aspect ratio (P. 51) Applicable modes: Settings: : Fine (priority to picture quality) : Standard (increases recording capacity by limiting standard picture size and picture quality) : 30fps VGA / 10fps VGA / 30fps QVGA / 10fps QVGA : 30fps 16:9 / 10fps 16:9 `30fps': smoother movement; `10fps': longer recording time PICT. SIZE Set size of picture. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on `QUALITY' (see right). (P. 92) Picture size setting guide Larger picture size = Crisper picture (lower recording capacity) Smaller picture size = Coarser picture (higher recording capacity) AUDIO REC. Sounds can also be recorded with pictures. This is useful for conversation or memo recording. Applicable modes: Settings: OFF : No sound recording ON : Record approx. 5 seconds of sound ( displayed on screen) Applicable modes: Settings: ASPECT RATIO 7M 2M 7M 6M 1 To cancel recording: Press `MENU/SET'. Cannot be used with `BURST' (P. 54), `STARRY SKY' (P. 44) and `AUTO BRACKET' (P. 38, DMC-TZ3 only). `DATE STAMP', `RESIZE', `TRIMMING', and `ASPECT CONV. ' cannot be used with pictures with audio. Settings also reflected in 'AUDIO REC. ' (P. 60) in REC ON CLIPBOARD menu. 3072 x 2304 5M 1600 x 1200 1M 3216 x 2144 4. 5M 3328 x 1872 3. 5M Picture size 2 2560 x 1920 3M 1280 x 960 0. 3M 2560 x 1712 2. 5M 2560 x 1440 2M 2048 x 1536 640 x 480 2048 x 1360 1920 x 1080 METERING MODE Method of measuring exposure (P. 38) can be changed. 3 4 Applicable modes: Settings: : (Multiple: Measures brightness of whole screen. Normally recommended) : (Centre weighted: Measures entire picture evenly, with focus on centre of screen) : (Spot: Measures subject within spot metering target) Picture sizes for DMC-TZ2 model are as follows. 1 : 6M (2816 x 2112) 2 : None 3 : 6M (2976 x 1984) 4 : 5. 5M (3072 x 1728) Extra optical zoom (P. 27) can be used for picture sizes indicated with . is not displayed in the `HIGH SENS. ' scene mode (P. 44) (as extra optical zoom cannot be used). Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions. Spot metering target 52 VQT1B74 VQT1B74 53 Applications (Record) 11 / / Using REC menu (Continued) AF MODE Settings: BURST setting OFF (High speed) (Low speed) 3 1 2 3 3 Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. Speed 1 No. 7 5 2 Applicable modes: Settings: / / ( : High-speed focus) 3-area-focusing (High speed) Automatically focuses on either side or centre. Subject not in centre of picture (AF area displayed after focuses completely aligned) 9-area-focusing Automatically focuses on any of 9 points 3 pictures/sec 2 pictures/sec Approx. [. . . ] Wipe away dust or fingerprints with soft, dry cloth. Clear stubborn stains or rain/sea water stains with a thoroughly wrung cloth, before wiping with a dry cloth. When not using for a while Remove battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through over-discharge). Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. [. . . ]