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

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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. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
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.
Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) 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.
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.

Optional accessories (P.104)
Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P.18) If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonics parts department at 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 99-LUMIX (1-800-9958649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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).

Unit temperature

The camera may become warm during use. (Especially grip area, etc.) This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the camera.

Grip area

Please also refer to Usage cautions and notes (P.98).

Names of parts

Release lever (P.17) Camera ON/OFF switch (P.19) E.ZOOM button

(P.33)

Tripod receptacle

Mode dial

Card/Battery door (P.17)

Align to correct mode

Shutter button (P.28) Zoom lever (P.32) Flash (P.29) Lens (P.13) Speaker (P.23) Microphone
Do not block microphone with fingers. (P.52, 63, 79)
(Displayed on screen when mode changed)
Self-timer indicator (P.42)/ AF assist lamp

(P.63)

INTELLIGENT AUTO mode NORMAL PICTURE mode SCENE mode MOTION PICTURE mode CLIPBOARD mode

Lens barrel Strap eyelet

We recommend using the strap to avoid dropping the camera.
Take pictures with automatic settings (P.28). Take pictures with customized settings (P.30). Take pictures according to scene (P.44). Take motion pictures (P.52). Take pictures as memos (P.64).

During playback zoom, motion picture playback, slideshow : Display on/off During menu display, multi playback or calendar playback, DUAL PLAY (DMC-TZ5 only): Display cannot be changed.
2 Taking pictures with flash

Display FLASH

Available types in each mode ( : default setting)

SCENE MODE

Select the desired type
FLASH AUTO AUTO/RED-EYE FORCED FLASH ON SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE FORCED FLASH OFF SELECT SET

2 DMC-TZ5

to (AUTO), (AUTO/RED-EYE reduction), or reduction) according to subject and brightness. 3 DMC-TZ4: only , ,

(SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE

Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away when using flash to take pictures of infants.

Type, operations

(Screen example: DMC-TZ5) Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
Cannot be used with MOTION PICTURE mode , , or.

and scene modes

Can also be selected with.
Uses Normal use Taking pictures of subjects in dark places
Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom
Focus range Max. W AUTO Approx. 0.6-5.3 m (1.97-17.4 feet) ISO100 Approx. 0.6-1.6 m (1.97-5.25 feet) Approx. 0.6-2.3 m (1.97-7.55 feet) SENSITIVITY ISO200 (P.57) ISO400 Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) ISO800 Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2.62-15.4 feet) Approx. 1.15-6.7 m (3.77-22.0 feet) ISO1600 INTELLIGENT ISOMAX400 Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) ISO ISOMAX800 Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2.62-15.4 feet) (P.56) ISOMAX1600 Approx. 1.15-6.7 m (3.77-22.0 feet) HIGH SENS. ISO1600in SCENE Approx. 1.15-13.5 m (3.77-44.3 feet) ISO6400 MODE (P.49) Max. T Approx. 1.0-3.6 m (3.28-11.8 feet) Approx. 1.0-1.1 m (3.28-3.61 feet) Approx. 1.0-1.6 m (3.28-5.25 feet) Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.2 m (3.28-10.5 feet) Approx. 1.0-4.5 m (3.28-14.8 feet) Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.2 m (3.28-10.5 feet) Approx. 1.0-4.5 m (3.28-14.8 feet) Approx. 1.0-9.1 m (3.28-29.9 feet)
AUTO Automatically judges whether or not to flash AUTO/RED-EYE reduction Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye) FORCED FLASH ON Always flash FORCED FLASH ON/RED-EYE reduction (For PARTY and CANDLE LIGHT scene modes only (P.47)) Always flash (reduce red-eye) SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter pictures) FORCED FLASH OFF Never flash
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
When digital red-eye correction function operates, red-eye will be detected and corrected automatically when the flash is emitted. (DMC-TZ5 only) 2 As two flashes will be emitted, do not move until after the second flash (correction effect may vary according to person). Interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subject. DMC-TZ4 only

Pictures may appear slightly grainy due to high sensitivity. Main fixed settings QUALITY: (Standard) SENSITIVITY: ISO1600 - 6400 Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used.
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors. Tips To record age and name (BABY1 and BABY2 can be set separately.)

OFF ON SET

AGE NAME
HIGH SENS. PICTURE SIZE 4:3 3:2 16:9 CANCEL 3M 2.5M 2M SET
Select AGE or NAME with , press , and select SET. Press MENU/SET. Set the birthday and name. Birthday: Set birthday with. Name: (See Text input method: P.72) Press MENU/SET. Make sure AGE and NAME are ON before taking a picture. To reset: Select RESET from SETUP menu. Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above (2 m (6.57 feet) and above unless max.T) Record pets age when taking pictures. Tips Same as for BABY
Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above (2 m (6.57 feet) and above unless max.T) Take pictures of rapid movement or a decisive moment. Tips Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with and press MENU/SET.
HIGH-SPEED BURST PICTURE SIZE 4:3 2M 2.5M 2M SET
Take clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.

SUNSET

Main fixed setting INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX800 Default settings are as follows. AF MODE: (one-area-focusing) AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF Refer to BABY (above) for other notes and fixed functions. Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF

3:2 16:9 CANCEL

Take pictures. (Hold shutter button) Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Maximum Burst speed DMC-TZ5:Approx. 6 pictures/sec. DMC-TZ4:Approx. 7 pictures/sec. Approx. 20 Approx. 20 to 100 (The maximum is 100).
Built-in Number of memory recordable pictures Card
The number of burst recording pictures increases immediately after formatting. The recorded pictures become slightly grainy. Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF QUALITY: (Standard) SENSITIVITY: ISOThe focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the settings for the first picture. The following functions cannot be used. Extended optical zoom/ Digital zoom/ AUTO BRACKET/ SELF TIMER/ ASPECT RATIO/ PICTURE SIZE / AUDIO REC./ BURST
The burst speed and number of recordable pictures change according to the recording conditions or types of cards. Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above (2 m (6.57 feet) and above unless max.T)

HIGH SENS. PICTURE SIZE

4:3 3:2 16:9

3M 2.5M 2M SET

Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF AUDIO REC.: OFF CONTINUOUS AF: OFF STABILIZER: OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 EXPOSURE, AUTO BRACKET, and BURST cannot be used.

Take pictures of the view from aircraft windows.
Take clear pictures of starry skies or dark subjects. Shutter speed settings Select with , and press MENU/SET. The number of STARRY SKY SHUTTER SPEED seconds can be 15 SEC. changed with quick 30 SEC. setting. (P.66)

60 SEC.

CANCEL SELECT SET

Press shutter button.

Countdown begins
Tips Set longer shutter speeds for darker conditions. Always use a tripod. Self-timer recommended. Do not move the camera until the countdown (above) has ended. (Countdown for processing is redisplayed afterwards) Take clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky. Tips Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away. Tripod recommended.
Bring out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening subject.
Bring out the natural color of snow in ski slope and mountain scenes.
Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 second or 2 seconds (if little jitter or if optical image stabilizer is OFF). (when not using exposure compensation) Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF SENSITIVITY: ISO100 CONTINUOUS AF: OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF AF MODE default setting is (face detection). Beware of sand and sea water. Battery life is reduced in lower air temperatures.
Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF Tips Turn the camera off when Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting taking off or landing. AERIAL colors when aligning the focus. When using the camera, follow PHOTO Check that the interior of the aircraft is not all instructions from the cabin reflected in the window. crew. Achieve natural colors under water. Always use marine case (DMWMCTZ5, sold separately). Tips Self-timer: Cannot be used For fast moving subjects, align with the AF area and press (AF lock). AF LOCK 5 Press again to release. (focus fixed) Adjust red and blue levels with white balance AF L UNDERWATER fine adjustment (P.58). AF area Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above AF LOCK Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above (2 m (6.57 feet) and above unless max.T) Take pictures in each of the three aspect Main fixed settings ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9) in one go. QUALITY: (Standard) PICTURE SIZE: Max. size of each aspect ratio Tips Cannot be used when memory Ensure that subject is in center of picture. is only available for 2 pictures or 3:2 (Red) fewer (number flashes). 5 16:9 (Green) Focus, exposure, white balance, 4:3 (Blue) and ISO sensitivity settings will be MULTI the same for all three pictures. ASPECT The following functions cannot be (DMC-TZ5 used. only) Extended optical zoom/ Digital zoom/AUTO BRACKET/ GUIDE LINE/ HISTOGRAM/ BURST/ AUDIO REC. Edges may be cut off when printing be sure to check in advance.

Taking motion pictures

MOTION PICTURE
9 Useful features for travel

Select LOCATION

TRAVEL DATE TRAVEL SETUP LOCATION

SET OFF

Record motion pictures and sound (motion pictures cannot be recorded without sound). You can take a motion picture while zooming. (We recommend using a card of at least 10 MB/s (as marked on its packaging, etc.).)

The number of days elapsed is displayed for approx. 5 sec. when switching from playback to recording mode. ( displayed at bottom-right of screen) When destination is set in WORLD TIME (next page), days elapsed are calculated based on local destination time. If settings are made before holiday, number of days to departure are displayed in orange with a minus sign (but not recorded). When TRAVEL DATE is displayed in white with a minus sign, the HOME date is one day in advance of the DESTINATION date (this is recorded). Text in LOCATION can be edited after recording with TITLE EDIT (P.72). To print travel date or destination Use TEXT STAMP (P.73), or print using supplied CD-ROM (PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-). Names in BABY and PET scene modes cannot be recorded when LOCATION is set. LOCATION cannot be recorded in motion picture recording.
Set REC/PLAY switch to Set mode dial to

Start recording

Useful features for travel

Using REC menu

REC/PLAY switch:
WORLD TIME (Registering local time at your overseas destination)
Set-up: Clock must be set in advance (P.19). Press MENU/SET SETUP MENU Select WORLD TIME (P.20) PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press MENU/SET and skip to step 2.
Default setting: Quick setting (P.66) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus.

PICTURE SIZE

Set size of picture. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on QUALITY (see below). (P.100)

Set home area

Select HOME
WORLD TIME DESTINATION HOME 10:00 MAR.15.2008 CANCEL SELECT SET

To cancel Press.

Set destination area
Set-up: Mode dial SIZE (P.20) Settings:

ASPECT RATIO (P.56) 9M

Press MENU/SET Select PICTURE

Select DESTINATION

WORLD TIME DESTINATION HOME
Picture size (3456 2592) 7 M (1600 1200) 0.3 M

(3072 2304) (640 480)

(2560 1920)

(2048 1536)

Set your home area

Current time

Toronto New York Miami Lima GMT-5:00

2M 8.5 M 7.5 M

Current time at selected destination To cancel 10:00 0:30 Press.

Adelaide + 14:30

(3552 2368) 6 M (3712 2088) 5.5 M
(3072 2048) 4.5 M (3072 1728) 3.5 M
(2560 1712) 2.5 M (2560 1440) 2M

(2048 1360) (1920 1080)

Picture sizes for DMC-TZ4 model are as follows.

: 8 M(32642448),

: None,

: 7 M(32642176),

: 6 M(32641840)
Difference with GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) City/area name Screen from step 1 will then be displayed only when camera is used for the first time (or has been reset). To close menu, press MENU/SET 3 times.
Difference with home time City/area name

Center weighted Spot

AF MODE
Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. Changes to red (blue) when making fine adjustment

WB ADJUST. RED BLUE

White balance fine adjustment (excluding AWB)
White balance settings can be individually fine tuned if colors still do not appear as anticipated. Press several times until WB ADJUST. is displayed. Adjust with if reds are strong, adjust with if blues are strong. Press MENU/SET. Settings are remembered even if power is turned off. Settings remain applied when using flash. Even though the AWB setting is fixed in UNDERWATER scene mode, fine adjustments may still be made. Fine adjustments cannot be made when COLOR MODE (P.62) is set to B/W, SEPIA, COOL, or WARM.
Set-up: Mode dial (P.20) Settings: / / / / /
Taking front-on pictures of people Face detection
Press MENU/SET Select AF MODE ( : High-speed focus)
Recognizes faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly. (When set to Multiple above)

ADJUST.

AF area Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF area are also focused. 3-area-focusing (High speed): Automatically focuses on either side or center.
Setting white balance manually (
Select and press MENU/SET. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press MENU/SET. Press MENU/SET twice. Making this setting will reset white balance fine adjustment.
Only takes image of white objects within frame (step )

WHITE SET

Subject not in center of picture (AF area displayed after focuses completely aligned) 9-area-focusing 3-area-focusing (High speed)
9-area-focusing: Automatically focuses on any of 9 points.

MENU/SET

CANCEL SET

(P.20) Settings:

1-area-focusing (High speed)/ 1-area-focusing: Focuses on AF area in center of picture. (Recommended for when focus is difficult to align)
Determined position for focus 1-area-focusing (High speed) 1-area-focusing Spot-focusing
Spot-focusing: Focuses on smaller, limited area.
Enables a rapid succession of photographs to be taken. Succession of photographs taken while shutter button is held down.

Changes to outlined size
Mark your favorite pictures and enable the following functions. Favorites-only slide show (P.70) Delete all except favorites (useful for when printing in shop, etc.)
PLAYBACK menu Select FAVORITE
Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen Picture size may be increased after aspect ratio is changed. Cannot be set in CATEGORY PLAY or FAVORITE PLAY playback mode (P.71). Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, pictures with text stamp, or non-DCF files (P.35). May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.

OFF ON CANCEL

Close menu

ROTATE

Manually rotate pictures by 90.

ROTATE DISP.

Automatically rotate portrait pictures.
Set-up: Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select ROTATE DISP.: ON ROTATE (P.20)
Set-up: Press MENU/SET PLAYBACK menu Select ROTATE DISP. (P.20)

Select picture (repeat)

Select picture with and set Select direction to rotate

OFF ON

displayed when set (not displayed when OFF).
Up to 999 pictures can be selected. To release Press again.
: Rotate 90 clockwise : Rotate 90 anticlockwise

To release all

Select CANCEL in step 1 and select YES.
Cannot be set in FAVORITE PLAY playback mode (P.71). It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favorites. Setting/release can also be made with supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-).

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(Continued) DPOF PRINT
PLAYBACK menu Select DPOF PRINT (P.20)

PROTECT

Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures.
Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF printcompatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm
PLAYBACK menu Select PROTECT (P.20)

Select SINGLE or MULTI

SINGLE MULTI CANCEL
PLAYBACK PROTECT AUDIO DUB. COPY
Select picture and make setting

DPOF PRINT

EXIT SELECT
To cancel Press MENU/SET again. Press when finish setting to return to the menu screen

Picture protected

Select CANCEL in step 1 and select YES. Press MENU/SET.
Set number of pictures (repeat steps 2 and 3 when using MULTI (up to 999 pictures))
To cancel while releasing all

No. to print

May not be effective when using other devices. Formatting will cause even protected files to be deleted. No. to print

3 Viewing on TV screen

Connect camera to TV Turn on TV View on TV with component terminal
Use component cable (sold separately: DMW-HDC2) to enjoy still and motion pictures in high definition. Please check that the TV you are connecting to has a 1080i input terminal. DMC-TZ5 Only Connect the camera (COMPONENT OUT terminal) to a TV with a component cable, and set the TV to receive component terminal input. Set to auxiliary input.
You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied) or component cable (sold separately: DMW-HDC2). Also consult TV operating manual. Set-up: Set TV ASPECT. (P.26) Turn off both camera and TV.

Turn on camera

Check socket direction and insert straight in. (Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.) Hold here

Yellow: To video socket

To component terminals (1080i-compatible)

AU DIO R

White: To audio socket AV cable always use cable supplied
Component cable (sold separately, DMW-HDC2)

To audio sockets

If your TV has an SD memory card slot, you can view still pictures by inserting a card directly.
Use SDHC-compatible TVs to playback images on SDHC memory cards. Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system when you set VIDEO OUT in SETUP menu. Even if you set VIDEO OUT to PAL, the output signal will still be NTSC in the recording mode. When connected with AV cable, pictures will not be displayed on TV during recording of motion pictures in 30fps 16:9H or 15fps 16:9H, or during recording in BURST or HI-SPEED BURST scene mode. (DMC-TZ5 only) LCD MODE setting is not reflected on TV. Some televisions may cut off the edges of pictures, or not display them full screen. Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly. Change picture mode settings on TV if aspect ratios are not displayed correctly on widescreen or high-definition televisions. If problems such as picture flickering occur, set VIDEO OUT (P.26) to NTSC.
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. Pictures cannot be simultaneously displayed on the LCD monitor. We recommend recording still pictures with PICTURE SIZE of at least 2M, and motion pictures with PICTURE MODE set to 16:9H (DMC-TZ5 only). Do not use cables other than that specified here (sold separately, DMW-HDC2). Output will be in 16:9 aspect ratio, regardless of TV ASPECT setting. Component output will be canceled if a USB connection cable is connected. No picture output will occur through AV cables connected simultaneously. Audio output is monaural. Following functions cannot be set in playback mode. DUAL PLAY (DMC-TZ5 only), TITLE EDIT, TEXT STAMP, RESIZE, TRIMMING, ASPECT CONV., AUDIO DUB., COPY, multiple selection (delete, etc), or creating still pictures from motion pictures (DMC-TZ5 only), etc. Images may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or pausing on certain televisions.

No flash emitted. Flash set to FORCED FLASH OFF (P.38). When set to AUTO , flash may not be emitted in certain conditions. Flash cannot be emitted in (MOTION PICTURE mode), or the SCENERY, NIGHT SCENERY, SUNSET, HI-SPEED BURST, FIREWORKS, STARRY SKY, and AERIAL PHOTO scene modes, or when using AUTO BRACKET or BURST. Two flashes emitted Red-eye reduction is active (P.38). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.)
Pictures have been rotated. ROTATE DISP. is set to ON. (Automatically rotates pictures from portrait to landscape. Some pictures taken facing up or facing down may be interpreted as being portrait.) Set ROTATE DISP. to OFF. You can also rotate display manually using ROTATE(P.76). Cannot view pictures. REC/PLAY switch is not set to (play). No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from builtin memory if not). Camera set to CATEGORY PLAY or FAVORITE PLAY. Set playback mode to NORMAL PLAY (P.69). Folder/file number displayed as -. Picture is black. Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with low battery. Use FORMAT to delete (P.27). Incorrect date displayed in calendar playback. Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. CLOCK SET is incorrect (P.19). (Incorrect date may be displayed in calendar playback on pictures copied to computer and then back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.) Depending on the subject, an interference fringe may appear on the screen. This is called moire. This is not a malfunction.
LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods. Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on. Camera set to AUTO LCD OFF (P.24). (LCD monitor shuts off during flash recharging) After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. Brightness is unstable. Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not affect recorded picture.) Monitor flickers indoors. Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluorescent lighting). Monitor is too bright/too dark. Adjust MONITOR setting (P.22). 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.
Edges cut off pictures when printing. Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing. (Consult printer operating manual.) Pictures taken on ASPECT RATIO. If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.

Playback (continued)

White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air. This is not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture. Sounds of camera operations will be recorded in motion pictures. Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts lens aperture during motion picture recording; this is not a fault.

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 300 [330 1] pictures (P.16) is based on the following CIPA 2 standards. 1 DMC-TZ4 CIPA standards:
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 (P.55) settings.
ASPECT RATIO PICTURE SIZE QUALITY Built-in memory 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Memory card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 M M EZ M EZ 3 M EZ 2 M EZ 0.3 M EZ 9M 1 (34562592) (32642448) (30722304) (25601920) (20481536) (16001200) (640480) 8.5 M M M EZ 1 4.5 M EZ 2.5 M EZ 7.5 M M 2 5.5 M EZ 1 3.5 M EZ 2 M EZ (35522368) (32642176) (30722048) (25601712) (20481360) (37122088) (32641840) (30721728) (25601440) (19201080)

115 220

88 165

66 125

2320 3770

68 135

77 150

170 330

62 120

80 155

220 430

14530 27450

600 1180

4640 7550

550 1090

8780 12290

860 1690

17240 24130

8 GB 16 GB 70590 98840
Recording time capacity (motion pictures) Varies according to PICTURE MODE (P.52) setting.
PICTURE MODE Built-in memory 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Memory card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 30fpsVGA 6 sec 17 sec 39 sec 1 min 23 sec 2 min 45 sec 5 min 30 sec 11 min 22 min 30 sec 44 min 20 sec 1 hr 30 min 3 hr 1 min 10fpsVGA 26 sec 58 sec 2 min 4 min 10 sec 8 min 10 sec 16 min 20 sec 32 min 50 sec 1 hr 7 min 2 hr 11 min 4 hr 28 min 8 hr 59 min 30fpsQVGA 1 min 43 sec 26 sec 59 sec 2 min 4 min 10 sec 8 min 10 sec 16 min 20 sec 32 min 50 sec 1 hr 7 min 2 hr 11 min 4 hr 28 min 8 hr 59 min 10fpsQVGA 5 min 1 min 22 sec 2 min 55 sec 6 min 12 min 20 sec 24 min 47 min 50 sec 1 hr 35 min 3 hr 15 min 6 hr 22 min 12 hr 59 min 26 hr 8 min 30fps16:9H 4 sec 13 sec 29 sec 1 min 2 min 4 min 8 min 20 sec 16 min 40 sec 33 min 50 sec 1 hr 8 min

15fps16:9H

30fps16:9 (L)

10fps16:9 (L)

4 sec 12 sec 29 sec 1 min 1 sec 2 min 4 min 8 min 10 sec 16 min 50 sec 33 min 20 sec 1 hr 7 min 2 hr 16 min
5 sec 14 sec 33 sec 1 min 11 sec 2 min 20 sec 4 min 40 sec 9 min 20 sec 19 min 20 sec 38 min 1 hr 17 min 2 hr 36 min
22 sec 50 sec 1 min 45 sec 3 min 35 sec 7 min 14 min 28 min 10 sec 57 min 30 sec 1 hr 53 min 3 hr 50 min 7 hr 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.

Flash Microphone Speaker Recording media Picture size Still picture
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Extended optical zoom Focus Focus range Normal/Motion picture Macro/Intelligent Auto/ Clipboard Scene mode Shutter system Motion picture recording
Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx.60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.3 m (17.4 feet) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced flash ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced flash OFF Monaural Monaural Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only) ] When the aspect ratio setting is [ DMC-TZ5: pixels / pixels / 25601920 pixels / 20481536 pixels / pixels / pixels DMC-TZ4: pixels / pixels / pixels / pixels / pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] DMC-TZ5: pixels / pixels / pixels / pixels DMC-TZ4: pixels / pixels / pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] DMC-TZ5: pixels / pixels / pixels / pixels DMC-TZ4: pixels / pixels / pixels pixels (DMC-TZ5 only) / pixels / pixels /pixels Fine/Standard JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)/DPOF corresponding JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) + QuickTime QuickTime Motion JPEG Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed) Analog video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Component/Audio line output (monaural) COMPONENT OUT: Dedicated jack (10 pin) DIGITAL/AV OUT: Dedicated jack (8 pin) DC IN: Dedicated jack (2 pin) DMC-TZ5: Approx. 103.3 mm (W) 59.3 mm (H) 36.5 mm (D) [4.07 (W) 2.33 (H) 1.44 (D)] DMC-TZ4: Approx. 103.3 mm (W) 59.3 mm (H) 36.2 mm (D) [4.07 (W) 2.33 (H) 1.43 (D)] Excluding card and battery: DMC-TZ5 Approx. 214 (7.5 oz)/ DMC-TZ4 Approx. 208 (7.3 oz) With card and battery: DMC-TZ5 Approx. 240 (8.5 oz)/ DMC-TZ4 Approx. 234 (8.3 oz) 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) 10 % to 80 %
Motion pictures ( Only when using an SD Memory Card) Quality Recording file format Still Picture Still pictures with audio Motion pictures Interface
Burst recording Burst speed Number of recordable pictures
Terminal Dimensions (excluding the projection part) Mass
Hi-speed burst Burst speed Number of recordable pictures ISO sensitivity Shutter speed White balance Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor
Operating temperature Operating humidity
Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for your safety
Output Input CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A 110 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A
Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S007A): Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity 3.7 V 1000 mAh

Optional accessories

Product name: AC adaptor Product no.: DMW-AC5PP
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers)

Intelligent Auto Mode.. 28 Intelligent Exposure.. 61 Intelligent ISO... 56 ISO Sensitivity.. 57
White Balance.. 58 White Balance Adjust.. 58 World Time.. 54
Jitter, Subject. Move Demo.. 27
Quality (Still picture). 55 Quick setting.. 66
Zoom.. 32 Zoom Resume.. 25
Date Printing.. 73, 78 Deleting Pictures. 36 Demo Mode.. 27
Language Setting.. 27 LCD mode... 22 LCD Monitor.. 14, 22, 37, 88
Reset of file No.. 25 Reset of Setting.. 25 Resizing.. 74 Rotate... 76
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2TMatsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

M0208KZ1038

Installing Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Front Cover

Tools used in this guide

Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1) Spudger (1)
The front casing is the frontal frame on your Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5. All the major components of the camera are attached to this front casing.

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Step 1 - disassembly Back Cover
Remove the battery and memory card from the device.

Step 2

Remove 4 screws from the right side of the camera. There are two 3.4mm screws at the top. There are two 2.2mm screws at the bottom.

Step 3

Remove the single 3.4mm screw on the left side of the camera.

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Step 4
Remove 5 screws from the base of the camera. There are two 2.2mm screws next to the battery compartment. There are three 4mm screws around the tripod mount.

Step 5

Slowly slide the back cover away from the device The back casing is held in place by two ribbon cables. Do not pull the back cover too far from the camera.

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Step 6
Detach both ribbon cables using a spudger. Use the tip of the spudger to lift the black clip upward, unlocking the ribbon cable.

Step 7

Remove the back casing from the camera.

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Step 8 - repair Front Logic Board
Use the spudger to remove the ribbon cable connecting the lens casing to the circuit board by lifting up the black clip. Carefully remove the function switch cover. This unit snaps on and off.

Step 9

Carefully unsnap the front logic board from the rear logic board using a spudger.

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Step 10
Slide the entire top part of the camera that is attached to the logic board, horizontally away from the camera.

Step 11

Remove the ribbon cable from the top connection panel by unlocking the black clip with a spudger. This leaves you with the logic board and the top connection panel separate and free from the camera

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Step 12 - Camera Lens Assembly
Use a spudger to detach the ribbon cable from the circuit board. Lift the black clip up to unlock it as before.

Step 13

Remove the 3 screws holding the lens assembly in place. The two screws on the left are 4.5mm with washers. The single screw on the right is 4mm.

Step 14

Push the lens assembly slightly toward the circuit board, and pull the left side out of the casing first. You will have to wiggle this out gently.

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Step 15
Remove the entire assembly out of the casing. The ribbons on the left and bottom of the assembly simply rest on the camera housing.
Step 16 - repair AV port circuit board
Use the spudger to unclip the top ribbon cable from the circuit board.

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Step 17
Remove the single 2mm screw in the bottom right corner of the circuit board

Step 18

Gently slide the circuit board out away from the port connections. Pull it toward where the lens used to be. Some wiggling may be necessary to remove. The circuit board is fitted into slots attached to the side of the camera. Do not angle upwards to remove.

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Step 19
Take note of how the slots fit into the circuit board for easy replacement.

Step 20 - Front Cover

After removing the AV circuit board you are left with the front casing attached to the inner casing and flash unit. First you must remove two 3.5mm blue screws near the hole of the lens that attach the inner casing.

Step 21

Remove the 3.5mm colorless screw that lays within the square opening of the inner casing.

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Step 22
Remove the front casing from the rest of the device.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
This document was last generated on Mar 23, 2011.

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