SampleCameraSpecification PanasonicLumixDMCTZ3
Characteristic Notes Price(street)$259.60,Costco$229.00 Reasonableprice Maxresolution3072x2304(7megapixels) Canprintupto105squareinches Othersizes2560x1920,2048x1536,1600x Canshoot6,3,2,1and1/3megapixelsizes 1200,1280x960,640x480 Imageratiow:h4:3,3:2,16:9 Severalaspectratios Zoomwide(W)28mm Fairlywide Zoomtele(T)280mm(10xOptical) 10timesopticalzoom DigitalZoomYes4x Totallyuseless ImagestabilizationYes Lenspreventsblurringduetoshaking Macrofocusrange5cm Cangetwithin2inchesofsubject FlashmodesAuto,RedEyeAuto,On,RedEyeOn, Thishasallmodes RedEyeSlowSync,Off Exposurecompensation2to+2EVin0.3EV Canadjustthecompensation steps LensthreadNo Cannotaddexternalfilters Shutterlag(secs)Prefocus0.1Fullfocus0.5 Fairlyquickpersonwalkingmoves5to25inches ShutterlagofNikonD300is.045seconds Extremelyquickpersonwalkingmoves2inches BurstModeYes,3or2fps,max5images Canshoot3picturespersecondgoodforsports MovieClipsYes,848x480,640x480,320x240 Canshootvideos @30/10fps Selftimer2or10sec Selfportraits StoragetypesSD/MMC/SDHCcard+Internal SDispopulartype Storageincluded13MBInternal Internalmemoryhandytohave UncompressedformatNo Unimportantforbeginners CompressedformatJPEG(EXIF2.2) Standard QualityLevelsFine,Standard Has2qualitylevels ViewfinderNo Noviewfinder LCD3.0" Verylarge LCDHighPowerModeyes Canseeinbrightlight VideooutYes CanconnecttoTV Battery/ChargerYes Incamerachanginginconvenient BatteryLithiumIonrechargeable NoAAAbatteries Weight(inc.batteries)280g(9.9oz) Consideredlightweight Heresachartthatsanindicatorofapproximatelyhowmanypixelsarerequiredtoprintagivensize.
Type of image Web image 4" x 6" print 8" x 10" 10" x 13" Minimum resolution needed 640 x x x x 2448 Number of megapixels needed 1-megapixel cameras* & up 2-megapixel cameras* & up 5-megapixel cameras & up 8-megapixel cameras & up

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No.

DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. This manual is based on the DMC-TZ3 model. Product illustrations and screens may vary.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com

VQT1B61-2

Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, were sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Model No. Serial No.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 C (140 F) or incinerate. Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.
Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

VQT1B61

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: (U.S. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TZ2 DMC-TZ3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

DMC-TZ2

DMC-TZ3
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
-If you see this symbolInformation 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.

When moving between places of different temperature or humidity, place camera into a plastic bag and allow to adjust to conditions before use. If the lens clouds up, switch off the power and leave for about two hours to allow camera to adjust to conditions. If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Software on the CD-ROM supplied
The following actions are prohibited: Making duplicates (copying) for sale or rent Copying onto networks
LCD monitor characteristics
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.

When transporting

Switch off power. We recommend using a genuine leather case (DMW-CT3, sold separately).

LCD monitor

Standard Accessories
Part numbers are as of January 2007

Camera ON/OFF switch

Battery Pack
CGA-S007A (P.14) (referred to in this manual as battery)

Battery Charger

DE-A45B (P.14) (referred to in this manual as charger)
Battery Carrying Case Lens barrier
Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage your camera. If lens is dirty Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc). Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. VYQ3680 (P.91)

VFC4090 (P.12)

Lens (P.12)
Do not leave in direct sunlight.

USB Connection Cable

K1HA08CD0007 (P.74, 76)
Optional accessories (P.96)
AV Cable Cards are optional. You can record K1HA08CD0008 or play back pictures on the built-in (P.79) memory when you are not using a card. (P.26) If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonics CD-ROM parts department at 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 99-LUMIX (1-800-995The following software on the CD-ROM 8649) for further information about is referred to in this manual as supplied obtaining replacement parts. software. LUMIX Simple Viewer PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewerVQT1B61

Names of parts

Camera ON/OFF switch (P.18) Optical image stabilizer button (P.39) Card/Battery door (P.15) Shutter button (P.24) Zoom lever (P.27) Flash (P.36) Lens barrel Lens (P.11) Self-timer indicator (P.35)/AF assist lamp (P.56) Strap eyelet Speaker (P.22) Microphone (P.47, 53, 70)

Select CLOCK SET from SETUP menu (P.18), perform and above, and press.
To set local time at overseas destination

WORLD TIME (P.49)

To set language
Select LANGUAGE (P.22) from SETUP menu (P.20), and set to language displayed on the monitor. Example of SETUP menu setting (P.18)
4 Know the different menus
to get more out of your camera
This camera contains a range of menus to enable you to set your photography and playback preferences, and to make the camera easier and more fun to use. The SETUP menu in particular contains important functions, such as for time and power source. Please check these settings before use.
Making the camera more convenient to use (SETUP menu) (P.20)
CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE
Make settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds. Applicable modes (P.13):

SELECT

Changing photography preferences (REC menu) (P.50)
W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY

AWB AUTO

Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect ratio, and picture size. Applicable modes (P.13):
(Screen example: DMC-TZ3)
Using your pictures (PLAY menu) (P.64)
DUAL DISPLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE

OFF ON

Make settings for using the pictures you have taken, including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings for printing your pictures (DPOF). Applicable modes (P.13):
The following menus are also included:
To make photography settings to fit certain scenes, e.g. night SCENE menu (P.40) To easily change settings such as picture quality, for beginners SIMPLE MODE menu (P.29)

5 Using menus

Zoom lever
Here is explained an example of changing the POWER SAVE setting from 5 MIN. to 2 MIN. from SETUP menu. (POWER SAVE is a function to extend battery life by automatically turning the camera off if no operations are performed for a certain period.)

Turn on the power

Set to

Bring up the menu

MENU/SET SETUP menu Applicable modes: REC menu Applicable modes: PLAY menu Applicable modes: REC menu is displayed.
First page of three currently displayed. (Zoom lever can be used to scroll through pages.)

Select SETUP menu

Explanation of settings method for SETUP menu, REC menu, and PLAY menu. (Screen example: DMC-TZ3)

Type, operations AUTO Automatic ON/OFF AUTO/RED-EYE reduction Automatic ON/OFF Reduces red-eye FORCED FLASH ON Always on FORCED FLASH ON/RED-EYE reduction (For PARTY and CANDLE LIGHT scene modes only (P.42)) Always on Reduces red-eye SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction Automatic ON/OFF Reduces red-eye Slows shutter speed to take brighter pictures FORCED OFF Always off Uses Normal use Taking pictures of subjects in dark places
Taking pictures with backlight or under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
Taking pictures of subjects against a nightscape (tripod recommended) Places where flash use is prohibited
Two flashes are emitted when using red-eye reduction. Do not move until the second flash is over. Effects may vary depending on the person. Shutter speeds are as follows: , , , : 1/30-1/2000th , : 1/8 (changed by SLOW SHUTTER setting (P.56)) -1/2000th
Available types vary depending on the mode in use.
Available types in each mode (

: default setting)

SCENE MODE
Cannot be used with MOTION PICTURE mode and scene modes , , , , , or. Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode. Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when scene mode is changed. Only or may be selected when using backlight compensation (P.28).
Focus range according to ISO sensitivity (SENSITIVITY) (P.51) and zoom (P.27).
AUTO ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 ISO800 ISO1250 Max. W: Approx. 0.6-4.2 m (1.97-13.8 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-2.8 m (3.28-9.19 feet) Max. W: Approx. 0.6-1.6 m (1.97-5.25 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-1.1 m (3.28-3.61 feet) Max. W: Approx. 0.6-2.3 m (1.97-7.55 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-1.5 m (3.28-4.92 feet) Max. W: Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet) Max. W: Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2.62-15.4 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-3.1 m (3.28-10.2 feet) Max. W: Approx. 1.0-4.7 m (3.28-15.4 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-3.1 m (3.28-10.2 feet)
Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.
Maximum ISO sensitivity (ISO LIMIT) (P.51) and focus range when using Intelligent ISO (P.46).
ISO400 Max. W: Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet) ISO800/ISO1250 Max. W: Approx. 0.6-4.2 m (1.97-13.8 feet) Max. T: Approx. 1.0-2.8 m (3.28-9.19 feet)

NIGHT PORTRAIT

NIGHT SCENERY

CANDLE LIGHT
9 months 10 days 10:00 MAR.15.2007

SUNSET

HIGH SENS.

STARRY SKY

FIREWORKS

AERIAL PHOTO

UNDERWATER

AF LOCK

Functions, tips for each scene (P.42-45)
Taking pictures according to the scene (Continued)

Uses, functions

Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards). Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness. Take pictures of yourself. Press shutter button halfway self-timer indicator illuminates press shutter button fully review (if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not correctly aligned) To take pictures with audio (P.53) (self-timer indicator illuminated during recording) Take clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.

Scene PORTRAIT SOFT SKIN

SCENERY SPORTS
Take pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.
Take pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes. Shutter may remain closed for 1 second after taking picture.

NIGHT SCENERY FOOD PARTY

Take clear pictures of night scenes. Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes. Shutter may remain closed for up to 8 seconds after taking picture. Take natural-looking pictures of food.
Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.
Bring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room.
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors. To record age: BIRTHDAY SET: Select WITH AGE, and press MENU/SET. Select BIRTHDAY SET. Set birthday with , and press MENU/SET. (BABY1 and BABY2 can be set separately.)
Using flash in scene modes (P.37)

Tips, notes

Stand as close as possible to object. Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) Stand as close as possible to object. Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)

Max. W: Distance of at least 5 cm (0.16 feet) from subject Zoom lever
Max. T: Distance of at least 1 m (3.28 feet) from subject ( displayed) (2 m (6.56 feet) unless max. T)
Taking close-up pictures of flowers, etc Set to Take a picture (P.24)
We recommend using a tripod, the self-timer (P.35), and flash FORCED OFF (P.36). Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures if subject is close to camera, due to margin for focus alignment being severely reduced. Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture.
Taking close-up pictures from more distant locations (Tele Macro function)
Zoom to max. T to take close-up pictures of flowers at foot-level, or animals that you cannot approach, from distances of at least 1 m (3.28 feet). Align focus after zooming by pressing shutter halfway. Using tripod is recommended as jitter occurs easily.

9 Taking motion pictures

Set to Start recording
Available recording time (approx.)
Press halfway (align focus)
Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound). Microphone (voice recording)

Elapsed time (approx.)

Estimated recording time

(P.92)

Ends automatically if memory is full.
Zoom and CONT.AF (P.55) functions cannot be used during movie recording. Not compatible with MultiMediaCards. STABILIZER MODE2 cannot be used. Focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above for max. W/1 m (3.28 feet) and above for max. T. (2 m
(6.56 feet) unless max. T)
Aspect and picture quality
Set ASPECT RATIO (P.51) before PICT.MODE (P.52).
ASPECT PICT.MODE 30fps VGA 10fps VGA 4:3 30fps QVGA 10fps QVGA (For e-mail attachments) 16:9 30fps 16:9 10fps 16:Picture size 640480 Frames/sec 30/sec 10/sec 30/sec 10/sec 30/sec 10/sec
Focus, zoom, and a perture value are fixed from the onset of recording. A maximum of approx. 2 GB can be recorded in any one session. To continue recording, press the shutter button again. Available recording time is calculated on a 2 GB basis (estimated). Recording may be terminated midway, depending on card type.

848480

30fps: for smooth picture movement 10fps: for longer motion pictures We recommend using a card of at least 10MB/s (as marked on its packaging, etc). Only QVGA-format motion pictures can be recorded to the built-in memory.
Useful features for travel
(TRAVEL DATE, WORLD TIME)
Recording holiday duration (TRAVEL DATE) Select TRAVEL DATE from SETUP menu (P.18, 20) Select SET

CONT.AF

Focus is continually adjusted according to movement of subject. (Increases battery consumption)
Applicable modes: Settings: OFF : Not set ON : Set ( displayed on screen)
Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or if suddenly moving closer to subject. Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align. When using , , or AF mode, focus will be aligned quickly when shutter button is pressed halfway. Focus is not re-adjusted during motion picture recording.

AF ASSIST LAMP

Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.
Applicable modes: Settings: OFF : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc) ON : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button ( and larger AF area displayed)
Do not cover or look at lamp from close range Fixed to ON when using SIMPLE MODE. Effective distance: 1.5 m (4.92 feet) Lamp

SLOW SHUTTER

Shutter speed can be reduced further to take bright pictures in dark locations.
Applicable modes: Settings: 1/8- (normally recommended) / 1/4- / 1/2- / 1Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P.35). Can be used with NIGHT PORTRAIT (P.42) to brighten both night scene and subjects. displayed on screen for settings other than 1/8-.

D.ZOOM

Multiplies effect of optical zoom or extended optical zoom by up to 4 times. (P.27).
Applicable modes: Settings: OFF : (Do not use) / ON: (Use)
This cannot be set when using SIMPLE MODE , Intelligent ISO mode SPORTS, BABY, PET, or HIGH SENS. scene modes. , or the

COL. MODE

Set color effects.
Applicable modes: Settings: STANDARD / NATURAL (soft) / VIVID (sharp) / COOL (more blue) / WARM (more red) / B/W / SEPIA
If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to NATURAL. MOTION PICTURE mode: NATURAL and VIVID cannot be selected. White balance fine adjustment cannot be used when using COOL, WARM, B/W, or SEPIA. Settings for still pictures and motion pictures are made separately.

Hudson Rd Greener Pl reener Chalky Ave Crossford St Laker St

Northwood St

To change zoom and position: Repeat the above To finish zoom mark setting: Restore zoom to original (normal) ratio To view registered ratio and position:

City Park

Hudson Rd Greener Pl Hudson Rd Chalky Ave Crossford St Laker St Stringer St Northwood St Christen Pl

Crockery St Jillian St

Gilbert St

Guillemot St

(No need to manually enlarge or move)
Hudson Rd Greener Pl Chalky Ave

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Crossford St Laker St

August St

Tracery

Display picture with
To delete clipboard pictures
(P.32) Both original picture and picture with zoom mark will be deleted. Picture can be deleted even while zoomed in.
During clipboard recording: Press shutter button halfway. ( ) PLAY menu (P.64) functions cannot be used. Pictures taken in other recording modes, modified with ROTATE (P.66) and copied (P.73) as clipboard pictures will be displayed in their original form (before rotation). Printing (P.76) cannot be performed during clipboard playback.

Edg ar Rd

Southwood St Southwood St
Immediately displayed at recorded size and position
GO TO PLAY PICT.SIZE AUDIO REC. INITIAL DISP. CLOCK SET
Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (Continued)

CLIPBOARD menu

Press MENU/SET while recording or viewing to display menu.

REC ON CLIPBOARD menu

REC ON CLIPBOARD
Default setting: GO TO PLAY: View clipboard pictures. PICT.SIZE: Change picture size. (2M EZ / 1M EZ ) Select picture size with and press MENU/SET. AUDIO REC.: Record sound (5 seconds) simultaneously. ( OFF / ON) Select setting with and press MENU/SET. Settings will also be reflected in AUDIO REC. (P.53) in REC menu. INITIAL DISP.: Select to display/not display initial display (P.58). (OFF / ON ) Select setting with and press MENU/SET. CLOCK SET: Same function as that in SETUP menu (P.16).

PLAY ON CLIPBOARD menu

PLAY ON CLIPBOARD
GO TO REC CANCEL MARK AUDIO DUB. COPY INITIAL DISP.
GO TO REC: Take clipboard pictures. CANCEL MARK: Cancel zoom position. Select clipboard picture with. Cancel with. AUDIO DUB.: Add sound to previously-taken clipboard picture. Select clipboard picture with. Record/stop with. COPY: Copy single pictures from clipboard to card. (Zoom mark will not be copied.) Select clipboard picture with and press. Select YES with and press MENU/SET. INITIAL DISP.: Same as in REC ON CLIPBOARD (above)

You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing.

Printing single pictures

Printing multiple pictures

Select picture to print

PictBridge 100-0001 1/3 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT SELECT MULTI PRINT PRINT

Select MULTI PRINT

Select PRINT START

SINGLE SELECT

PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM. OF PRINTS PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT

PictBridge

MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL DPOF PICTURE FAVORITE

SELECT CANCEL

See below for details

To cancel print SET

Press MENU/

MULTI SELECT

Print settings (P.78) Disconnect USB cable after printing.
Select YES if print confirmation screen is displayed. Multiple picture printing items Item MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL DPOF PICTURE FAVORITE Details Scroll between pictures with , select pictures with ( displayed) to print. Press again to release selection. Press MENU/SET when selection is complete. Print all pictures. Print pictures selected in DPOF PRINT. (P.68) Print pictures selected as FAVORITE. (Displayed if FAVORITE (P.65) set)

Printing (Continued)

Settings OFF/ON Set number of pictures (printer takes priority) L/3.55 (mm) 2L/57 (mm) POSTCARD (mm) A4 (mm) CARD SIZE (54 85.6 mm) 1015cm (mm) 46 (101.6 152.4 mm) 810 (203.mm) LETTER (216 279.4 mm) (printer takes priority) / (1 picture, with border) / pictures) (1 picture, no border) / (2 pictures) / (4
Print settings Item PRINT WITH DATE NUM. OF PRINTS

PAPER SIZE

PAGE LAYOUT
Items may not be selected if incompatible with printer. To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to and make settings on the printer. (Consult your printers operating manual.) e.g. To print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet Layout setting: (4 screens) Print copies: 4 (Setting print copies to 1 will print 4 different pictures.) Date printing If printing in shop: Make DPOF settings (P.68) and request printing with dates. If using printer: Make DPOF settings (P.68) and use a printer compatible with date printing. If using the supplied software: Set to with dates in the print settings. Use the supplied software to print age for BABY (P.42) or PET (P.44) scene modes, or days elapsed in TRAVEL DATE (P.48). (These cannot be requested in shops.) Even if DPOF settings are made, dates may not be printed with some shops or printers. Settings on the actual printer may be prioritized in some cases. Check the date printing settings on your printer. Do not set date printing on pictures onto which DATE STAMP (P.66) is applied, otherwise date will be printed twice.

Icons can also be displayed on edge of screen. 5 (P.33)

In playback

PLAY AUDIO 3RD DAY F3.31/30 10:00 MAR.15.2007
5 Histogram (P.33) Cable disconnection warning icon (P.76) 6 Favorites settings 3 (P.65) 7 Recorded date and time 8 Destination settings (P.49) 9 Recording information month 10 days Age in years/months (P.42) 10 Power LCD (P.34) 11 Travel elapsed days (P.48) 12 Audio playback 5 (P.62) 13 Date stamp display 6 (P.66) Favorites (P.65) CLIPBOARD mode (P.58) 1 Clipboard playing mode 4 Clipboard recording transfer guide 6 Zoom mark MOTION PICTURE mode (P.62)
PLAYBACK mode 1 (P.13) Number of DPOF prints (P.68) 2 Protected picture (P.69) Picture with audio/Motion pictures (P.62) 3 Picture size (P.52) Quality 2 (P.53) Battery capacity (P.25) 4 Folder/File number Save destination (P.26) Picture number/Total pictures

Elapsed playback time

In SIMPLE MODE
1 Flash mode (P.36) 2 Focus (P.28) 3 Picture mode (P.29) Jitter alert (P.24) 12 Battery capacity (P.25) Number of recordable pictures (P.92) Save destination (P.26) Recording state Travel date (P.48) Backlight compensation BACKLIGHT (P.28) Self-timer mode (P.35) Travel elapsed days (P.48) Current date/time Zoom (P.27) Destination settings (P.49) Backlight compensation (P.28) Power LCD (P.34) Zoom Resume (P.20) AF assist lamp (P.56) Tele Macro (P.46) AF area (P.54)

2 Message displays

THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED Release using the write-protect switch on the SD memory card or SDHC memory card. (P.26) NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures. THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED Release the protection before deleting, etc. (P.69) SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED/THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED Non-DCF images (P.90) cannot be deleted. Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and FORMAT (P.73) card to delete. NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded. More than 999 pictures have been set as FAVORITE. The number of pictures than can be date stamped at once has been exceeded. CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE DPOF settings cannot be made for non-DCF images (P.90). PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN Force has been applied to lens (or other component) and camera could not operate correctly. Turn on power again. (Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still remains) SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED/COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED Pictures cannot be copied in following cases. Picture of same name already exists in copy destination. File is not of DCF standard (P.90). Picture taken or edited on a different device. BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?

Caring for your camera

Disconnect battery/AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, kitchen detergent, or chemically treated cloth (can cause surface damage or coating to peel). 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. Store batteries in cool (15 C-25 C (59 F-77 F)) places with low humidity (40 %-60 %) and no major temperature changes. Charge battery once per year and use completely once before storing again.

Memory cards

To prevent damage to cards and data Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity. Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. When disposing of/transferring memory cards If using the format or delete functions on your camera or computer, this only changed the file management information, and does not completely delete the data from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards, we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using commercially available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card. Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.

Battery

Store battery in battery carrying case after use. Do not use if damaged or dented (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can cause faults). The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800822-8837 for information. Estimated recording capacity of 270 [300 1] pictures (P.14) is based on the following CIPA 2 standards. 1 DMC-TZ2 CIPA standards: Using Panasonic SD memory card (16MB) Temperature 23 C (73.4 F), humidity 50 % NORMAL PICTURE mode LCD monitor ON STABILIZER (MODE1) First picture taken 30 sec after power turned on 1 picture taken per 30 sec Full flash used for every other picture Zoom operation for each picture (max. W max. T, or max. T max. W) Power turned off after each 10 pictures, battery allowed to cool 2 CIPA = Camera & Imaging Products Association When charging Remove any dirt on connectors with dry cloth. Keep at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference). Noises may be emitted from inside, but this is not a fault. Always remove from mains socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in place). SDHC Logo is a trademark. Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. Elmar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

QVGA Small
For e-mail attachments or longer recording A maximum of approx. 2 GB can be recorded in any one session. (Screen display also up to 2 GB)

6 Specifications

DC 5.1 V When recording: 1.7 W (DMC-TZ3)/1.4 W (DMC-TZ2) When playing back: 0.8 W DMC-TZ3: 7,200,000 pixels DMC-TZ2: 6,000,000 pixels DMC-TZ3: 1/2.35 CCD, total pixel number 8,500,000 pixels DMC-TZ2: 1/2.33 CCD, total pixel number 7,390,000 pixels Primary color filter Optical 10 x zoom f=4.6 mm to 46 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 280 mm)/F3.3 to F4.9 Max.4 x Max. 15 x (DMC-TZ3)/Max. 13.8 x (DMC-TZ2) Normal/Macro 9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (High speed)/ 1-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.56 feet) (Tele) to 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to (2 m (6.56 feet) unless max.T) There may be difference in above settings. Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter pixels*/pixels* /pixels (*Only when using an SD Memory Card) (30 or 10 frames/second with audio. The maximum recording time depends on the capacity of the built-in memory or the card.) DMC-TZ3: 3 frames/second (High speed), 2 frames/second (Low speed), Approx. 2 frames/second (Unlimited) DMC-TZ2: Approx. 2 frames/second (Unlimited) DMC-TZ3: Max. 7 frames (Standard), max. 5 frames (Fine), Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card (Unlimited). DMC-TZ2: Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card. AUTO/100/200/400/800/1250 [HIGH SENS.] mode: to 1/2000th [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Motion picture mode: 1/30th to 1/20000th AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White set AUTO (Program AE) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV) Multiple/Center weighted/Spot DMC-TZ3: 3.0 low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100 %) DMC-TZ2: 2.5 low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 207,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100 %) Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx.60 cm (1.97 feet) to 4.2 m (13.8 feet) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced flash ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF
Digital Camera: Information for your safety

PRODUCT OR PART NAME DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE SD CARD) PARTS 1 (ONE) YEAR 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS LABOR 1 (ONE) YEAR 90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE

90 (NINETY) DAYS

NOT APPLICABLE
During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the Parts warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantors Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.