Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ220 User manual

DVQX1427ZA
M0218KZ0
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DC-TZ220/DC-ZS220
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.
More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating
Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download
it from the website. (→65)
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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. Please note that the actual controls and components,
menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those
shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
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.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• Use the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
■ Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom

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■ About the battery pack
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period
of time with doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C or
incinerate.
■ About the AC adaptor (supplied)
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
• The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an
electrical outlet.

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■ Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D - Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the
pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.

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For Singapore only
Complies with
IMDA Standards
DB01017
For Thailand only
This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC/NBTC technical requirement.

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• To clean your camera, remove the battery, the DC coupler (DMW-DCC11:
optional) or a card, or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe
with a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not press the monitor with excessive force.
• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile
substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel).
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a
long period of time.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents,
etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the
coating may peel off.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from
the sun may cause it to malfunction.
• Always use the supplied cords and cables.
• Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.
• While the camera is accessing the card (for an operation such as picture
writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or
remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (DMW-AC10G: optional) or DC
coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional).
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static
electricity.
• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves,
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
important data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera
only to ensure proper operation.

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• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
• The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too
high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The
camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the
power plug or near the batteries.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature.
(Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), Recommended
humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)
• Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the
battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove
the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
How to use this manual
■ About the symbols in the text
Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.
Steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:
→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]
• These operating instructions express the up, down, left, and right of the cursor
button as .
Recording mode:
• In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute
indicated menus and functions.
(Custom Mode) has different functions depending on the recording mode that
is registered.

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Contents
■ Information for Your Safety ...................... 2
Preparations/Basics
■ Before use.................................................. 9
■ Standard accessories ............................. 10
■ Names and Functions of Main Parts ......11
■ Quick Start Guide .................................... 13
Inserting the battery and/or
SD memory card (optional) ....................... 13
Charging the battery.................................. 14
Setting the clock ........................................ 16
Formatting the card (initialisation) ............. 17
[LVF] button
(Recording pictures using the viewfinder) ... 17
Mode dial (Select the recording mode) ..... 18
Holding the camera ................................... 19
Shutter button (Taking pictures) ................ 19
■ Basic operations ..................................... 20
■ Setting the menu ..................................... 24
Recording
■ Taking pictures with automatic settings
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ........................... 25
■ Recording with the 4K Photo
function .................................................... 26
■ Adjusting the focus after recording
([Post Focus] / [Focus Stacking]) .......... 30
■ Recording Motion Picture/
4K Motion Picture .................................... 33
Playback
■ Viewing your pictures ............................. 37
Menu
■ Menu list ................................................... 41
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
■ What you can do with the
Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® function .................... 45
■ Operating the camera by connecting
it to a smartphone ................................... 47
Others
■ Downloading software ............................ 54
■ List of monitor/viewfinder displays ....... 55
■ Q&A
Troubleshooting ...................................... 58
■ Specifications .......................................... 60
■ Digital Camera Accessory System ........ 64
■ Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format) ............................................ 65

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Preparations/Basics
Before use
■ Camera handling
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.
● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the
lens, monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to
malfunction or prevent recording.
• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface
• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag
• Adding accessories to the camera strap
• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or monitor
The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where
water can come into contact with the camera.
■ Condensation (When the lens, the monitor, or viewfinder, is
fogged up)
● Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of
temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens,
monitor, or viewfinder dirty, cause mould, or damage the camera.
● If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before
using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging
will clear naturally.
■ When in use
● Do not keep objects that may be influenced magnetically close to the speaker.
• Magnetised objects such as bank cards, commuter passes, watches, may be
adversely affected by the magnetic influence of the speaker.

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Standard accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers
are as of February 2018. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
DMW-BLG10E
• Charge the battery before
use.
• Battery pack is indicated as battery
pack or battery in the text.
AC adaptor
SAE0012D
(DC-TZ220GA)
SAE0012F
(DC-ZS220GH)
SAE0012H
(DC-TZ220GC)
USB connection cable
K1HY04YY0106
Hand strap
VFC4297
• Cards are optional. (SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC
Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.)
– This unit is compatible with UHS- UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC
memory cards.
– The following SD standard-based cards can be used.
SD Memory Card (512 MB to 2 GB)/SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)/
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB)
– Depending on recording conditions, the required card differs.
Latest information:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This site is available in English only.)
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
• The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
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1 Shutter button (→19)
2 Zoom lever (→20)
3 Motion picture button (→33)
4 Rear dial (→22)
5 Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→16)
6 Mode dial (→18)
7 Flash (→19)
8 Viewfinder (→17)
9 Dioptre adjustment dial (→17)
10 Eye sensor (→17)
11 Stereo microphone
12 Strap eyelet
• To prevent dropping, be sure to
attach the supplied strap and fit it to
your wrist.
13 Control ring (→22)
14 Lens barrel
15 Lens
16 Self-timer indicator / AF Assist Lamp
17 [LVF] button (→17) / [Fn4] button (→23)
18 Flash open lever
• The flash opens, and recording with the
flash becomes possible.
19 [AF/AE LOCK] button
• You can take pictures by locking the
focus and/or exposure.
20 Charging lamp (→14, 15) /
WIRELESS connection lamp (→46)
21 [ ] ([Post Focus]) button (→30) /
[Fn2] button (→23)
22 [ ] (Delete) button (→37) /
[Q.MENU/ ] (Cancel) button /
[Fn3] button (→23)
• You can easily call some of the menu
items and set them during recording.
23 [ ] (4K photo mode) button (→26) /
[Fn1] button (→23)
24 [ ] (Playback) button (→37)
25 Cursor button (→21)
26 [MENU/SET] button
• Confirmation of setting contents, etc.,
is performed.
27 [DISP.] button
• Use this to change display.
28 [HDMI] socket
• You can view pictures on a TV screen
by connecting your camera to your TV
with the HDMI micro cable.
29 [USB/CHARGE] socket (→14)
30 Card/Battery door (→13)
31 Release lever (→13)
32 DC coupler cover (→64)
33 Tripod mount
• Do not attach this unit to tripods that
have screws with a length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may
damage this unit or the unit may not be
secured properly on the tripod.
34 Speaker
35 Touch screen (→23) / monitor (→55)
● Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC10G: optional).
(→64)
When using an AC adaptor, ensure
that the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC11: optional) and AC
adaptor (DMW-AC10G: optional) are
used.
Function buttons [Fn5] to [Fn9] are
touch icons.
They can be displayed by touching the
[ ] tab on the recording screen.

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Quick Start Guide
Inserting the battery and/or SD memory card (optional)
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
1 Slide the release lever ( ) to the [OPEN]
position and open the card/battery door
[OPEN] [LOCK]
2 Insert the battery and card, making sure
that their orientation is correct
• Battery: Insert the battery all the way firmly and
check that it is locked by lever ( ).
• Card: Insert the card all the way firmly until it
clicks. Do not touch the terminal.
3 Close the door
Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.
■ To remove
• To remove battery
Move lever ( ) in direction of
arrow.
• To remove card
Press the centre of the card.
Press Pull out
● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10E).
● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
● Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Charging the battery
• The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10E.
• We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is
between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
Insert the battery into the camera.
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
[USB/CHARGE] socket
• This terminal is located at the bottom when the
camera is in an upright position.
• Always check the direction of the socket, and hold the plug straight to insert
or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the socket could
become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the
wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.
Charging lamp (Red)
AC adaptor (supplied)
To the electrical outlet
USB connection cable
(supplied)
Computer
Getting ready:
Turn on the computer.

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Charging from the power outlet
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable
(supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.
Charging from a computer
Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).
■ Charging lamp indications (Red)
On: Charging in progress
Off: Charging complete (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the
electrical outlet or your computer.)
Flashing: Charging error (→58)
■ Charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Approx. 190 min.
• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case
when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging
differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in
cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has
not been used for a long period of time.
• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the
power supply capacity of the computer.
● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
● Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

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Setting the clock
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1 Turn the camera on
2 Press [MENU/SET]
3 Press to select the language and press [MENU/SET]
• The [Please set the clock] message appears.
4 Press [MENU/SET]
5 Press to select the items (year,
month, day, hour, minute), and press
to set
6 Press [MENU/SET]
7 When [The clock setting has been
completed.] is displayed, press
[MENU/SET]
8 When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press
[MENU/SET]
9 Press to set your home area and
press [MENU/SET]

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Preparations/Basics
Formatting the card (initialisation)
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up
necessary data in advance.
→ [Setup] → [Format]
[LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder)
1 Press [LVF] ( ) button
[LVF] button
Eye Sensor
Dioptre adjustment dial
Automatic switching between
viewfinder and monitor Viewfinder display Monitor display
■ Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor
The eye sensor ( ) automatically switches the display to viewfinder when your eye
or an object moves close to the viewfinder. When the eye or object moves away
from the viewfinder, the camera returns to monitor display.
■ About dioptre adjustment
Rotate the dioptre adjustment dial ( ) to adjust until you are able to clearly see the
characters displayed in the viewfinder.
● If [LVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO 30fps] when the viewfinder is used,
the camera can be operated for a longer period since battery drainage is
reduced.

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Mode dial (Select the recording mode)
1 Set to the desired recording mode
• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired
mode.
• When you set the mode dial to [ ], the camera
automatically optimises the main settings.
Intelligent Auto Mode (→25)
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (→25)
Programme AE Mode
Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
Determine aperture, then take pictures.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
Determine shutter speed, then take pictures.
Manual Exposure Mode
Determine aperture and shutter speed, then take pictures.
Creative Video Mode
Determine aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity, then record motion
pictures.
• You cannot take still pictures.
Custom Mode
Take pictures using pre-registered settings.
Panorama Shot Mode
Take panorama pictures.
Scene Guide Mode
Take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Creative Control Mode
Take pictures by selecting your preferred picture effect.

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Preparations/Basics
Holding the camera
• Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp,
microphone, or speaker with your fingers or other
objects.
AF Assist Lamp
Flash
Microphone
Speaker
Shutter button (Taking pictures)
1 Press the shutter button halfway
(press lightly) to focus on the
subject
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Focus display (Green)
( When focus is aligned: illuminated
When focus is not aligned: flashing)
• If the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red and flashing, you do
not have the appropriate exposure, unless you are using the flash.
2 Press the shutter button fully (push the button all the
way), and take the picture
● Pictures can be taken only when the image is correctly focused as long as
the [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS].
■ Estimated number of recordable pictures
1450: When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2], [Quality] is set to [ ], [Picture Size] is
set to [L] (20M), and using a card of 16 GB
■ Check the picture you have taken
Press the [ ] (Playback) button. (→37)

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Zoom lever (Use zoom)
Optical Zoom:
You can zoom in without degrading the
picture quality.
Maximum magnification: 15x
Capture a
wider area
(wide-angle)
Enlarge the
subject
(telephoto)
Extra optical zoom:
This function works when picture sizes with [ ] have been selected in [Picture
Size]. Extra optical zoom allows you to zoom in using a higher zoom ratio than
optical zoom, without degrading the picture quality.
Maximum magnification: 30x1
1 Including the optical zoom ratio. The maximum zoom ratio varies depending on the picture
size.
[i.Zoom]:
Set the [i.Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON].
You can use the camera’s intelligent resolution technology to increase the zoom
ratio up to 2x2 higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of
picture quality.
2 Up to 1.5x the original zoom ratio when [Picture Size] is set to [S]
[Digital Zoom]:
Set the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON].
Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extra optical zoom. When [Digital Zoom] is used
simultaneously with [i.Zoom], you can increase the combined zoom ratio up to
4x.
Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality.
• When [Monitor Display Speed] is set to [ECO 30fps], Digital Zoom is not
available (setting at the time of purchase).
• When [LVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO 30fps], Digital Zoom is not available.
Basic operations