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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TZ5
DMC-TZ4
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-Pana(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
P PC
VQT1P79-1
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Dear Customer, THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN Declaration of Conformity THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE Thank you for choosing Panasonic! THE U.S.A. Trade Name: Panasonic INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT You have purchased one of the most FCC Note: (U.S. only) Model No.: DMC-TZ5 AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. sophisticated and reliable products on the This equipment has been tested and DMC-TZ4 market today. Used properly, we’re sure found to comply with the limits for a Responsible party: Panasoni
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Dear Customer, THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN Declaration of Conformity THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE Thank you for choosing Panasonic! THE U.S.A. Trade Name: Panasonic INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT You have purchased one of the most FCC Note: (U.S. only) Model No.: DMC-TZ5 AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. sophisticated and reliable products on the This equipment has been tested and DMC-TZ4 market today. Used properly, we’re sure found to comply with the limits for a Responsible party: Panasoni
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-If you see this symbol- About the battery charger Quick start guide Information on Disposal in other CAUTION! Countries outside the European DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS Union UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT- This symbol is only valid in the IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER The battery is not charged Charge the battery European Union. If you wish to discard CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE when the camera is this product, please contact your local UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO 1 shipped. Charge the authoritie
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-If you see this symbol- About the battery charger Quick start guide Information on Disposal in other CAUTION! Countries outside the European DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS Union UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT- This symbol is only valid in the IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER The battery is not charged Charge the battery European Union. If you wish to discard CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE when the camera is this product, please contact your local UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO 1 shipped. Charge the authoritie
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Record, view, save those precious moments. Cards may be View Record (P.28) inserted directly into (Playback) on large screen (P.86) devices with SD memory card slots. Enjoy crisp pictures Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures! on large screens! ● SD memory card/ INTELLIGENT SDHC memory ● AV cable (supplied) 2 card ● Component cable AUTO (sold separately) (sold separately) 3 Enjoy videos in HD on TV with ● Make ideal settings for the subject and distance component
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Record, view, save those precious moments. Cards may be View Record (P.28) inserted directly into (Playback) on large screen (P.86) devices with SD memory card slots. Enjoy crisp pictures Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures! on large screens! ● SD memory card/ INTELLIGENT SDHC memory ● AV cable (supplied) 2 card ● Component cable AUTO (sold separately) (sold separately) 3 Enjoy videos in HD on TV with ● Make ideal settings for the subject and distance component
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INDEX Before use Basics (Record • View) Before use .......................... 12 Standard Accessories ....... 13 Taking picture with Viewing your pictures 1 • Read first/ Names of parts................... 14 automatic settings ........ 28 4 (Play) ................................35 To prevent damage and faults • Mode dial ........................... 15 • Cursor button .................... 15 T aking pictures with Deleting pictures ............... 36 2 your own settings ......... 30 5 • To d
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INDEX Before use Basics (Record • View) Before use .......................... 12 Standard Accessories ....... 13 Taking picture with Viewing your pictures 1 • Read first/ Names of parts................... 14 automatic settings ........ 28 4 (Play) ................................35 To prevent damage and faults • Mode dial ........................... 15 • Cursor button .................... 15 T aking pictures with Deleting pictures ............... 36 2 your own settings ......... 30 5 • To d
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INDEX (Continued) Applications (Record) (Continued) Applications (View) Connecting with other devices Taking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE’ .............................. 52 Viewing as list Using with your PC ............ 81 8 1 1 (Multi playback/Calendar Useful features for travel ................................................................... 53 playback) ............................. 67 Printing ............................... 83 9 2 • TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination)
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INDEX (Continued) Applications (Record) (Continued) Applications (View) Connecting with other devices Taking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE’ .............................. 52 Viewing as list Using with your PC ............ 81 8 1 1 (Multi playback/Calendar Useful features for travel ................................................................... 53 playback) ............................. 67 Printing ............................... 83 9 2 • TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination)
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Standard Before use Accessories Read first To prevent damage and faults Part numbers are as of January 2008 Battery Pack Do a test shot first! Avoid shocks, vibration, and Lens CGA-S007A pressure Check first to see if you can take pictures • If lens is dirty: and record sounds (motion pictures/ • A void exposing the camera to strong Images may appear slightly white if lens is (referred to in this manual as ‘battery’) pictures with audio) successfully. vibration or shock; e.g. dropping
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Standard Before use Accessories Read first To prevent damage and faults Part numbers are as of January 2008 Battery Pack Do a test shot first! Avoid shocks, vibration, and Lens CGA-S007A pressure Check first to see if you can take pictures • If lens is dirty: and record sounds (motion pictures/ • A void exposing the camera to strong Images may appear slightly white if lens is (referred to in this manual as ‘battery’) pictures with audio) successfully. vibration or shock; e.g. dropping
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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 INTELLIGENT AUTO (P.33) (Displayed on screen when Shutter button (P.28) mode changed) Take pictures with automatic settings Self-timer Zoom lever (P.32) INTELLIGENT AUTO mode (P.28). indicator (P.42)/ Take pictures with customized AF assist lamp NORMAL PICTURE mode settings (P.30). (P.63) Flash (P.29) Take pictures according to scene SCEN
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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 INTELLIGENT AUTO (P.33) (Displayed on screen when Shutter button (P.28) mode changed) Take pictures with automatic settings Self-timer Zoom lever (P.32) INTELLIGENT AUTO mode (P.28). indicator (P.42)/ Take pictures with customized AF assist lamp NORMAL PICTURE mode settings (P.30). (P.63) Flash (P.29) Take pictures according to scene SCEN
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Charging battery Preparations Preparations Inserting battery and card Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) 1 2 Battery (check orientation) SD memory card/ Connect to charger SDHC memory card (sold separately) (Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.) Card (check orientation) Battery 1 (model- specific) Indoor electrical outlet Do not touch terminal (charge at room temperature of 10 - 35°C (50°F-95°F)) Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position 1 and open the lid
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Charging battery Preparations Preparations Inserting battery and card Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) 1 2 Battery (check orientation) SD memory card/ Connect to charger SDHC memory card (sold separately) (Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.) Card (check orientation) Battery 1 (model- specific) Indoor electrical outlet Do not touch terminal (charge at room temperature of 10 - 35°C (50°F-95°F)) Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position 1 and open the lid
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Inserting battery and card Preparations Preparations Setting the clock and language (Continued) 2 3 Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on power. Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Turn on the power Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed Compatible memory cards (sold separately) 1 when power is turned on for the first time. SDHC memory card The following SD standard-based cards (Pana
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Inserting battery and card Preparations Preparations Setting the clock and language (Continued) 2 3 Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on power. Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Turn on the power Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed Compatible memory cards (sold separately) 1 when power is turned on for the first time. SDHC memory card The following SD standard-based cards (Pana
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To get more out of your camera, you can use a variety of functions and select settings Preparations Using menus from 4 different menus. 4 (Example) Change ‘LCD MODE’ in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE mode. (REC/PLAY switch , Mode dial ) Menu type Bring up the menu Camera ON/OFF 1 REC menu (REC/PLAY switch ) switch PICTURE SIZE Changing photography preferences (P.55-63) QUALITY • Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect PICTURE SIZE ASPECT RATIO QUALITY ratio, and pi
