Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ15 User manual

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Before use, please read these instructions completely.
This manual is based on the DMC-TZ15 model.
Product illustrations and screens may vary.
GN
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TZ15
DMC-TZ11

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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.
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.
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 manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
•
Do not leave the battery in an automobile
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.
Product Identification Marking is located
on the bottom of units.
-If you see this symbol-
Information 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.

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The battery is not charged
when the camera is
shipped. Charge the
battery and set the clock
before use.
When you do not use the
card (optional), you can
record or play back pictures
on the built-in memory
(P.18).
Quick start guide
1Charge the battery
2Insert the battery
and the card
3Turn on the power
4Set REC/PLAY
switch to
5Set the mode dial
to
6Press the shutter button and
take pictures
To play back the pictures
Previous Next
1. Set REC/PLAY
switch to .
2. Select the picture
you want to view.
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Note
Example screens displayed in this manual are for DMC-TZ15 model.
DMC-TZ11:
About the battery charger
CAUTION!
• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS
UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-
IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE
UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE
TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT
THE VENTILATION VENTS.
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S
VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF
NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED
CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.

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Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures!
INTELLIGENT
AUTO
●Make ideal settings for the subject and distance
just by pointing the camera!
Zoomed-in pictures
●Close-up pictures of people at a distance
‘10x optical zoom’ Rapid zoom
‘EASY ZOOM’ (P.33)
Motion pictures
●Capture moving scenes
‘MOTION PICTURE Mode’ 1(P.52)
Print
at home, or at a digital photo centre(P.78, 83)
Save and enjoy your pictures!
Record(P.28) Cards may be
inserted directly into
devices with SD
memory card slots.
●SD memory card/
SDHC memory
card 2
(optional)
Enjoy crisp pictures
on large screens!
●AV cable (supplied)
●Component cable
(optional)
Enjoy videos in HD on TV with
component terminals (1080i) by
using a component cable.
With your printer 3
Connect directly to easily print
pictures at home. Use a PictBridge-
compatible printer.
●USB connection cable (supplied)
At digital photo centre
Give card to shop assistant to print
pictures.
Using your PC 3
Send by e-mail, save to hard disk.
Print out pictures.
●USB connection cable (supplied)
With DVD recorder 3
Save to DVD or hard disk
●AV cable (supplied)
1Sounds of zoom and other operations may be recorded.
2Can be used on SDHC memory card-compatible devices.
3See respective products’ instruction manuals for details.
View
(Playback) on large screen (P.86)
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INDEX
Using SETUP menu ..... 22
• CLOCK SET ................ 22
• WORLD TIME
• MONITOR
• LCD MODE
• BEEP........................... 23
• VOLUME
• GUIDE LINE
• HISTOGRAM
• TRAVEL DATE
• ECONOMY.................. 24
• AUTO REVIEW
• ZOOM RESUME ......... 25
• NO.RESET
• RESET
• USB MODE
• VIDEO OUT................. 26
• TV ASPECT
• m/ft
• SCENE MENU
• DIAL DISPLAY
• FORMAT...................... 27
• LANGUAGE
• DEMO MODE
Before use.......................... 12
• Read first/
To prevent damage and faults
1
2
3
4
Before use
Preparations
Charging battery................ 16
Inserting battery and card ... 17
• Picture save destination
(cards and built-in memory) ... 18
• Remaining battery and
memory capacity ............... 18
Setting the clock................ 19
Using menus...................... 20
• Menu type ......................... 21
1
2
3
Basics (Record・View)
Taking picture with
automatic settings........ 28
Taking pictures with
your own settings......... 30
• Align focus for desired
composition ....................... 31
Taking pictures with zoom 32
• Enlarging further
‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ ............... 34
Applications (Record)
5
Viewing your pictures
(Play)............................... 35
Deleting pictures ............... 36
• To delete multiple or all
pictures.............................. 36
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
Changing recording
information display ........... 37
Taking pictures with flash.38
Taking close-up pictures .. 40
• Taking close-up pictures
without standing close to
subject ‘TELE MACRO
function’............................. 40
Positioning camera and
subject within accessible
range for focus alignment
... 41
Taking pictures with
self-timer ............................ 42
Taking pictures with
exposure compensation ... 43
• EXPOSURE ...................... 43
• AUTO BRACKET .............. 43
Taking pictures
according to the scene
‘SCENE MODE’............ 44
• PORTRAIT/SOFT SKIN/
SELF PORTRAIT/SCENERY/
SPORTS............................ 46
• NIGHT PORTRAIT/
NIGHT SCENERY/FOOD/
PARTY/CANDLE LIGHT ... 47
• BABY/ PET/SUNSET ........ 48
• HIGH SENS./
HI-SPEED BURST ............ 49
•
STARRY SKY/FIREWORKS/
BEACH/SNOW.................. 50
• AERIAL PHOTO/
UNDERWATER/MULTI
(DMC-TZ15 Only) .................. 51
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Standard Accessories....... 13
Names of parts................... 14
• Mode dial........................... 15
• Cursor button .................... 15

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INDEX (Continued)
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9
10
11
12
Applications (Record) (Continued)
Taking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE’ ..............................52
Useful features for travel ...................................................................53
• TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination) ............... 53
• WORLD TIME
(Registering local time at your overseas destination).............54
Using REC menu ................................................................................ 55
• PICTURE SIZE.............................................................................55
• QUALITY ......................................................................................55
• ASPECT RATIO............................................................................ 56
• INTELLIGENT ISO ....................................................................... 56
• SENSITIVITY................................................................................ 57
• WHITE BALANCE ........................................................................ 58
• METERING MODE.......................................................................59
• AF MODE ..................................................................................... 59
• CONTINUOUS AF........................................................................ 60
• BURST .........................................................................................61
• I.EXPOSURE................................................................................ 61
• DIGITAL ZOOM ............................................................................ 62
• COLOR MODE ............................................................................. 62
• STABILIZER ................................................................................. 62
• MIN. SHTR SPEED ...................................................................... 63
• AUDIO REC. ................................................................................63
• AF ASSIST LAMP......................................................................... 63
• CLOCK SET ................................................................................. 63
Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD)...................... 64
• Viewing clipboard pictures .................................................................64
• Zoom mark ......................................................................................... 65
• CLIPBOARD menu ............................................................................65
Quick setting....................................................................................... 66
1
2
3
4
Applications (View)
Viewing as list
(Multi playback/Calendar
playback) ............................. 67
Viewing motion pictures ·
pictures with audio /
Creating still pictures from
motion pictures.................. 68
Different playback methods ... 69
• NORMAL PLAY .......... 69
• DUAL DISPLAY
(DMC-TZ15 Only)................. 69
• SLIDE SHOW............. 70
• CATEGORY PLAY...... 71
• FAVORITE PLAY ........ 71
Using PLAYBACK menu ... 72
• CALENDAR................ 72
• TITLE EDIT................. 72
• Text input method.............. 72
• TEXT STAMP ............. 73
• RESIZE ...................... 74
• TRIMMING ................. 75
• ASPECT CONV. ......... 76
• ROTATE ..................... 76
• ROTATE DISP. ........... 76
• FAVORITE.................. 77
• DPOF PRINT.............. 78
• PROTECT .................. 79
• AUDIO DUB. .............. 79
• COPY ......................... 80
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2
3
Connecting with other devices
Using with your PC............ 81
Printing............................... 83
• Making print settings on
camera .............................. 85
Viewing on TV screen ....... 86
• View on TV with
component terminal........... 87
1
2
3
4
5
6
Others
List of LCD monitor displays ... 88
Message displays.............. 90
Q&A Troubleshooting ...... 92
Usage cautions and notes ... 98
Recording picture/
time capacity.................... 100
Specifications .................. 102

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Before use Standard
Accessories
Do a test shot first!
Check first to see if you can take pictures
and record sounds (motion pictures/
pictures with audio) successfully.
We will not compensate for failed/
lost recording or for direct/indirect
damage.
Panasonic will not provide compensation
even if damage is caused by faults with
camera or card.
Certain pictures cannot be played
back
• Pictures edited on a computer
• Pictures taken or edited on a different
camera
(Pictures taken or edited on this camera
may also not be able to be played back
on other cameras)
Software on the CD-ROM supplied
The following actions are prohibited:
• Making duplicates (copying) for sale or
rent
• Copying onto networks
Avoid shocks, vibration, and
pressure
• Avoid exposing the camera to strong
vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or
hitting the camera, or sitting down with
the camera in your pocket.
(Attach strap to avoid dropping camera)
• Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.
Do not get the camera wet or insert
foreign objects
• Do not expose the camera to water, rain,
or seawater.
(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft,
dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if
wet with seawater, etc.)
• Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust
or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak
into gaps around buttons.
Avoid condensation caused by
sudden changes in temperature and
humidity
• 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.
Grip area
Part numbers are as of January 2008
Battery Pack
CGA-S007E
(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)
Battery Charger
DE-A46A
(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)
Battery Carrying
Case
VYQ3680
AC Cable
K2CJ2DA00008
Strap
VFC4297
USB Connection
Cable
K1HA08CD0019
AV Cable
K2HA08CD0020
CD-ROM
Please dispose of all packaging
appropriately.
Cards are optional. You can record or
play back pictures on the built-in memory
when you are not using a card. (P.18)
Consult the dealer or your nearest
servicentre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
Read first
Lens
• 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.
• Do not leave in direct sunlight.
Camera ON/OFF switch
Do not touch the lens
barrier, as this may
damage lens. Be
careful when removing
camera from bag, etc.
When using tripod
• Do not apply excessive force or tighten
screws at an angle (may damage
camera, screw hole, or label.)
• Ensure that the tripod is stable.
(Read the tripod’s instruction manual.)
When transporting
Switch off power.
We recommend using a genuine leather
case (DMW-CT3, optional).
To prevent damage and faults
Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and
notes’ (P.98).
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.
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.

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Names of parts
Cursor button
INTELLIGENT AUTO
Mode dial
Camera ON/OFF
switch (P.19)
E.ZOOM button
(P.33)
Shutter button (P.28)
Zoom lever (P.32)
Flash (P.29)
Lens (P.13)
Lens barrel
Self-timer
indicator (P.42)/AF
assist lamp (P.63)
Speaker (P.23)
Microphone
(P.52, 63, 79)
LCD monitor
(P.22, 37, 88)
Status indicator
(P.17, 28)
DISPLAY button (P.37)
Q.MENU
(Quick setting P.66)/
delete (P.36) button
Tripod receptacle
Card/Battery door (P.17) Align to correct mode
Self-timer (P.42)
Macro mode (P.40)
Exposure
compensation (P.43)
Auto bracket (P.43)
White balance fine
adjustment (P.58)
Backlight
compensation (P.29)
Flash (P.38)
MENU/SET
(menu display/set/finish)
(P.20)
COMPONENT OUT socket
(P.87)
AV OUT / DIGITAL socket
(P.81, 83, 86)
DC IN socket (P.81, 83)
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor ( DMW-AC5G: optional).
Release lever (P.17)
Up▲
down▼
◄left right►
INTELLIGENT AUTO mode Take pictures with automatic settings
(P.28).
NORMAL PICTURE mode Take pictures with customized
settings (P.30).
SCENE mode Take pictures according to scene
(P.44).
MOTION PICTURE mode Take motion pictures (P.52).
CLIPBOARD mode Take pictures as memos (P.64).
(Displayed on screen when
mode changed)
Strap eyelet
We recommend
using the strap to
avoid dropping
the camera.
In this manual, direction
buttons to be pressed
will be shown in grey, or
with ▲▼◄►.
Recording
Playback
REC/PLAY switch
(P.28, 35)
Up/down/
left/right selection

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Preparations
1Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)
Preparations
2Inserting battery and card
Approximate battery life
•Number of pictures : 300 [330 ] (at 30-sec intervals)
(equivalent to approx. 160 [165 2] mins)
1Values based on CIPA standards. (P.99)
Number reduced if intervals longer – 75 [82 2] pictures if 2-minute intervals
•Playback time: Approx. 360 [380 ] mins
Above figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom,
or LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).
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Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.
Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.
Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C-35 °C).
Do not disassemble or modify the charger.
If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please
purchase a new battery.
The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.
Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.)
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S007E).
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on
(Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged).
The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memory card.
When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly
slower than advertised.
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Battery (check orientation)
Card (check orientation)
Do not touch terminal
Status indicator
1Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position
and open the lid
OPEN
LOCK
Release lever
2Completely insert battery
and card
(both click into place)
3Close lid
Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.
SD memory card/
SDHC memory card (optional)
To remove
• To remove battery: • To remove card:
move lever in
direction of arrow. Lever press down in
centre.
Battery (model-specific)
Charging light (CHARGE)
On: Charging in progress (approx. 120 min.)
Off: Charging complete (Disconnect charger
and battery when charging is complete.)
If light is flashing:
•Charging may take longer than normal if
battery temperature is too high or too low
(charging may not be completed).
•Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with
dry a cloth.
Charger (model-specific)
1Insert the battery
terminals and attach
the battery to the
charger
Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces
outwards.
2Connect the AC cord
The AC cord does not fit
entirely into the AC input
terminal. A gap will remain
as shown right.
3Detach the battery
after charging is
complete
After charging is completed,
be sure to disconnect the
AC mains lead from the
electrical outlet.

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Preparations
2Inserting battery and card
(Continued)
Preparations
3Setting the clock
Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on power.
1Turn on the power
‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed
when power is turned on for the first time.
2While this message is displayed
Press [MENU/SET]
3Adjust year, month, date, time
Select
CLOCK SET
CANCEL SELECT SET
0:00 1/ JAN /2008
D / M / Y
Select to change date format
•To cancel →Press .
• [D/M/Y]
12:34 1.JAN.2008
• [M/D/Y]
12:34 JAN. 1. 2008
• [Y/M/D]
2008. 1. 1 12:34
Adjust
4Set
Press [MENU/SET]
• Turn on power again and check time display.
(Time and date can be displayed by pressing
[DISPLAY] several times.)
REC/PLAY switch
Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when
printing pictures in digital photo centre or when using ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.73).
Time is displayed in 24-hour format. Year can be set between 2000 and 2099.
Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed,
provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the 24 hours beforehand.
To change time setting
Select ‘CLOCK SET’ from
SETUP menu (P.22),
perform 3and 4.
To set local time at
overseas destination
‘WORLD TIME’ (P.54)
Remaining battery and memory capacity
1010
Pictures remaining
(P.100) Displayed when no card inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)
Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red)
(Status indicator flashes when LCD monitor is off)
Recharge or replace battery (P.16).
When in operation
Card or Built-in memory are Illuminated red.
This means that an operation is in progress, such as the recording, reading, or deleting of
pictures. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (optional)
(this may cause damage to or loss of data).
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.
Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand
recommended)
• SD memory cards (8 MB - 2 GB)
• SDHC memory cards (4 GB - 16 GB)
Can only be used with devices compatible with SDHC
memory cards.
• Cards of over 4 GB may only be used if they have the SDHC
logo.
Always format cards with this camera. (P.27)
If the switch on the card is set to ‘LOCK’, operations such as formatting, recording, and
deleting cannot be performed.
Multimedia cards may also be used (for still pictures only)
Built-in memory (approx. 50 MB)
Internal memory is slower than SD memory card.
Clipboard pictures (P.64) are saved to built-in memory.
Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (P.81).
Switch
(LOCK)
SDHC memory card
SDHC logo
It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as
electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).
For model numbers and types,
see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)

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Preparations
4Using menus To get more out of your camera, you can use a variety of functions and select settings
from 4 different menus.
Menu type
To restore default settings
‘RESET’ (P.25)
1Bring up the menu
REC
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
ASPECT RATIO
PICTURE SIZE
SENSITIVITY
AUTO
OFF
INTELLIGENT ISO
QUALITY
(Screen example: DMC-TZ15)
Selecting menu type
Highlight Select and return
to menu items
REC
ASPECT
R
SENSITIV
I
INTELLIG
E
QUALITY
PICTURE
S
SELECT
SETUP
MONITOR
CLOCK S
E
WORLD T
I
LCD MOD
E
SELECT
BEEP
2Select the item
0
±
OFF
SET
SELECT
SETUP
MONITOR
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
LCD MODE
BEEP
OFF
Settings
Item
3Select the setting
SET
MENU
SELECT
SETUP
MONITOR
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
LCD MODE
BEEP
±0
Page
(Zoom lever can
be used to switch
to next screen.)
4Finish • When the REC/PLAY switch is set
to ‘ ’, menu can be closed with a
half-press of the shutter button.
Shutter button
Settings display may vary according to items. Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting.
REC menu (REC/PLAY switch )
REC
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
ASPECT RATIO
PICTURE SIZE
SENSITIVITY
AUTO
OFF
INTELLIGENT ISO
QUALITY
Changing photography preferences (P.55-63)
• Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect
ratio, and picture size.
(Screen example: DMC-TZ15)
PLAYBACK MODE menu (REC/PLAY switch )
PLAYBACK MODE
SLIDE SHOW
NORMAL PLAY
FAVORITE PLAY
CATEGORY PLAY
DUAL PLAY
SET
SELECT
Viewing recorded pictures (P.69-71)
• Choose a playback type to see your pictures on dual
screens, slideshows, or just your favourite pictures.
(Screen example: DMC-TZ15)
PLAYBACK menu (REC/PLAY switch )
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
PLAYBACK
TRIMMING
RESIZE
TEXT STAMP
TITLEEDIT
CALENDAR
Using your pictures (P.72-80)
• Make settings for using the pictures you have taken,
including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings
for printing your pictures (DPOF).
SETUP menu (REC/PLAY switch )
SETUP
MONITOR
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
LCD MODE
OFF
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
BEEP
±0
Making the camera more convenient to use (P.22-27)
• Make settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock
and changing the beep sounds.
REC/PLAY switch
Camera ON/OFF
switch
(Example) Change ‘LCD MODE’ in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE mode.

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Preparations
5Using SETUP menu Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life,
and changing the beep sounds.
CLOCK SET
Set the date and time.
(P.19)
Set time, date, and display format.
WORLD TIME
Set the local time at an
overseas destination.
(P.54)
DESTINATION: Set the local time at overseas
destination (P.54).
HOME: Set date and time at home area.
MONITOR
Adjust the brightness of
the LCD monitor
(7 levels).
+1 - +3: Brighter
±0 : Standard
−1 - −3: Darker
LCD MODE
Make LCD monitor easier
to see.
OFF : Normal (cancel setting)
AUTO POWER LCD: The Power LCD is automatically
activated in bright places such
as outdoors etc.
POWER LCD : Makes screen brighter than normal
(for outdoor use).
HIGH ANGLE : Makes screen easier to see when
taking pictures from high positions.
(becomes harder to see from the front)
• ‘HIGH ANGLE’ will be cancelled when power is turned off
(including POWER SAVE).
• Block out sunlight (with hand, etc.) if reflection makes
screen difficult to see.
• ‘AUTO POWER LCD’ or ‘HIGH ANGLE’ cannot be used
in the following cases.
During playback mode or menu screen display, or when
connected to computer/printer.
• ‘POWER LCD’ will be deactivated if no operations are
performed for 30 seconds while recording. (Brightness
can be restored by pressing any button)
• ‘Brightness/colour of screen in ‘LCD MODE’ has no effect
on pictures recorded.
BEEP
Change or mute the
beep/shutter sounds.
BEEP LEVEL
/ / : Mute/Low/High
BEEP TONE
/ / : Change beep tone.
SHUTTER VOL.
/ / : Mute/Low/High
SHUTTER TONE
/ / : Change shutter tone.
VOLUME
Adjust volume of sound
from speakers (7 levels).
0 • • LEVEL3 • • LEVEL6
• Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when
connected to TV. (We recommend setting camera volume
to 0)
GUIDE LINE
Select recording
information display and
types of guidelines.
REC. INFO.
OFF /ON (Display recording information with guide lines.)
PATTERN
/ : Change the patterns of guide lines.
• Only may be used in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode and
MEMO mode.
HISTOGRAM
Check subject brightness
on graph.
OFF /ON
TRAVEL DATE
Record the number of
days elapsed in your
travels. (P.53)
TRAVEL SETUP
OFF /SET (Register departure and return dates)
LOCATION:OFF/SET (Input name of destination.)
(P. 72)
Item Settings, notes
Item Settings, notes
‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for clock setting and
battery life. Be sure to check these before use. (Setting method : P.20)
Default setting :

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Preparations
5Using SETUP menu (Continued)
ECONOMY
Turn off LCD monitor
and power while not
in use to save battery
consumption.
POWER SAVE
OFF/2MIN./ 5 MIN. /10MIN. :
Automatically shut off power while not in use.
• To restore →Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on
the power again.
• Cannot be used in the following cases:
When using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional), when
connected to computer/printer, during motion picture
recording/playback, during slideshows
• Settings fixed to ‘2 MIN.’ in ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (below),
‘5 MIN.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode or CLIPBOARD
mode, or ’10 MIN.’ while slideshow is paused.
AUTO LCD OFF
OFF /15SEC./30SEC. :
LCD monitor is shut off if no operations are performed for
a set period while recording. (Status indicator is illuminated
while monitor is off.)
• Cannot be used in the following cases:
When using INTELLIGENT AUTO mode, CLIPBOARD
mode ,or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional), when menu
screen is displayed, when using self-timer setting or
during motion picture recording.
• Monitor also shuts off during flash battery charging.
• To restore →Press any button.
AUTO REVIEW
Automatically display
pictures immediately
after taking them.
OFF
1 SEC./ 2 SEC. : Automatically display for 1 or 2 seconds.
HOLD: Auto review screen remains until a button (other
than the display button) is pressed
ZOOM: Displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1
second
• Fixed to ‘2 SEC.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode.
• In ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI
ASPECT 1’ scene modes, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘BURST’
mode, or pictures with audio, auto review performed
regardless of setting. ( 1DMC-TZ15 only)
• Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.
ZOOM RESUME
Remember the zoom
ratio when turning power
off.
OFF / ON
• Cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene
mode.
NO.RESET
Reset image file
numbers.
OFF / ON
• The folder number is updated and the file number starts
from 0001.
• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches
999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your
computer, and format the built-in memory/card.
• To reset folder number to 100:
First, format (P.27) the built-in memory or card, and reset
the file numbers using NO. RESET. Then, select ‘YES’ on
the folder number reset screen.
• File numbers and folder numbers. (P.82, 97)
RESET
Reset to the default
settings.
RESET REC. SETTINGS?
YES/NO
RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?
YES/NO
• Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be
reset:
Birthdays and names in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes,
‘TRAVEL DATE’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘ZOOM RESUME’,
‘FAVORITE’ in PLAYBACK menu (set to ‘OFF’), ‘ROTATE
DISP.’ (set to ‘ON’).
• Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.
• Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is
reset. This is not a fault.
USB MODE
Select communication
method for when
connecting camera to a
computer or printer with
USB cable.
SELECT ON CONNECTION :
Select ‘PC’ or ‘PictBridge(PTP)’ each time you connect to a
computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.
PictBridge (PTP) : Select when connecting to a
PictBridge-compatible printer
PC: Select when connecting to a computer
Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes

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Preparations
5Using SETUP menu (Continued)
VIDEO OUT
Change the video output
format when connected
to a TV, etc. (PLAYBACK
mode only).
NTSC/PAL
• Operates when AV cable is connected.
TV ASPECT
Change the aspect ratio
when connected to a TV,
etc. (PLAYBACK mode
only).
/
• When set to , pictures will be displayed vertically
long on LCD monitor.
• Operates when AV cable is connected.
m/ft
Change display unit
for distance in focus
alignment (P.41).
m : Display in meters
ft : Display in feet
SCENE MENU
Display scene menu
when mode dial is set to
SCN1 or SCN2. (P.44)
OFF/ AUTO (displays scene menu)
• To display scene menu when set to ‘OFF’: Press ‘MENU/
SET’.
DISPLAY
SCENE MODE 1
PORTRAIT
21
SET
SELECT
DIAL DISPLAY
Display mode dial
operation on screen.
OFF/ ON (display)
NORMAL PICTURE
FORMAT
Use when ‘BUILT-IN
MEMORY ERROR’
or ‘MEMORY CARD
ERROR’ appears.
YES/NO
• This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P.16) or AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional).
(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; internal
memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)
• Always format cards with this camera.
• All picture data including protected pictures will be
deleted.
• Do not turn off power or perform other operations during
formatting.
• Consult retailer if format cannot be successfully
completed.
• Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.
LANGUAGE
Change display
language.
ENGLISH / DEUTSCH (German) / FRANÇAIS (French) /
ESPAÑOL (Spanish) / ITALIANO (Italian) /
日本語 (Japanese)
DEMO MODE
View demonstration of
functions.
JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.: Only during recording
Extent of jitter and of subject movement are shown on
graph. (Estimate)
Movement detection
Jitter
Large ←Small →Large
• To stop→Press display button (P.14).
• Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo.
• Use the movement detection demo with objects with
contrasting colouring.
AUTO DEMO. :View introductory slideshow
• To close →Press [MENU/SET]
• Demo cannot be outputted to TV
Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes

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Basics 1Taking picture with
automatic settings
Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’,
‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear
pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.
Automatic scene distinction
1Turn on the power
Status indicator illuminated for
approx. 1 second.
2Set to
3Set to (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode)
INTELLIGENT AUTO
4Take a picture
Press halfway
(Adjust the
focus)
Press fully
F3.3F3.3
Recognised scene icon displayed in
blue for 2 sec.
• Camera reads scene when
pointed at subject, and
makes optimum settings
automatically.
Backlight compensation
(brighten subject against backlight)
55
BACKLIGHT
• To cancel compensation → Press ▲again.
Displayed when compensation is on.
To use flash
F3.3F3.3
Select either (Auto) or (forced flash off).
When using , (Auto/red-eye reduction) and
(Slow sync./red-eye reduction) will be switched between
automatically (see P.38 for details).
A second flash will be emitted in and for red-eye
reduction.
• Red-eye reduction may be activated and two flashes
emitted, according to conditions.
Focus range →(P.41).
In addition to automatic scene distinction, ‘INTELLIGENT ISO ’, ‘I.EXPOSURE’, ‘STABILIZER’,
and ‘CONTINUOUS AF’ will operate automatically.
The following menu items may be set in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode.
• REC menu: ‘PICTURE SIZE ’, ‘ASPECT RATIO’, ‘BURST’, ‘COLOR MODE ’, ‘STABILIZER ’
• SETUP menu: ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘TRAVEL DATE’, ‘BEEP ’, ‘LANGUAGE’
Items that may be set differ from other recording modes.
Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.19).
Status indicator
Shutter button
Recognises ‘i PORTRAIT’
Follows face to take clear, bright
pictures.
Recognises ‘i SCENERY’
Takes sharp pictures of near and far
landscapes.
Recognises ‘i MACRO’
Reads distance to take sharp pictures
of close subjects
Recognises ‘i NIGHT PORTRAIT’
Takes bright, natural pictures of people
and night scenery. (Only with )
Recognises ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’
Uses slow shutter speed to achieve
natural colouring.(Only with )
Recognises movement
Reads subject movement to avoid
blurring when scene does not
correspond to any of the above.
e.g. Face too large – ‘i PORTRAIT’ becomes
‘i MACRO’
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BACKLIGHT
F3.3F3.3
According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the same subject.
• Face contrast, conditions of subject (size, distance, colouring, movement), zoom ratio, sunset,
sunrise, low brightness, jitter
If desired scene type is not selected,
we recommend manually selecting the
appropriate recording mode.
(scene mode: P.44)
We recommend using a tripod and the self-
timer with ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’ and ‘i NIGHT
PORTRAIT’.
When jitter is small (e.g. using tripod) with ‘i
NIGHT SCENERY’, shutter speed can reach
a maximum of 8 seconds. Do not move the
camera.
The settings for the following functions are fixed.
• AUTO REVIEW: 2 SEC. • POWER SAVE: 5 MIN. • GUIDE LINE: • WHITE BALANCE: AWB
• QUALITY: (Fine) 1 • AF MODE: (Face detection) 2• AF ASSIST LAMP: ON
• METERING MODE: (Multiple)
1 0.3 M only (standard) 2(9 points) when face cannot be recognised
The following functions cannot be used.
‘HISTOGRAM’, ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘WB ADJUST.’, ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’, ‘MIN. SHTR
SPEED’, ‘AUDIO REC.’
Holding the camera
• Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at them
from close range.
• Do not touch the lens.
• Stand with your arms close to your body and with your
legs apart.
• Do not block the microphone when recording audio.
• Holding camera vertically (→P.31)
Microphone
(top surface)
Flash Lamp

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Basics 2Taking pictures with your
own settings Using REC menu (P.55) to change settings and set up your own recording environment.
1Turn on the power
Status indicator illuminated for
approx. 1 second.
2Set to
3Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)
NORMAL PICTURE
4Take a picture
Press halfway
(Adjust the
focus)
Press fully
F3.3 1/30F3.3 1/30
Focus display
(when focus
aligned: flashing
→illuminated)
AF area
(Aligns focus with subject; when
complete: red/white →green)
• Beep sounds when focus is not aligned.
Status indicator
To use zoom
(P.32)
To use flash
(P.38)
To adjust image
brightness
(P.43)
To take close-up pictures
(P.40)
To adjust colouring
(P.58)
Shutter button
Zoom lever
Align focus for desired composition
Useful when subject is not in centre of picture.
1First adjust focus according to subject
Hold down
halfway
F3.3 1/30F3.3 1/30
AF area
Subjects/environments which may
make focusing difficult:
• Fast-moving or extremely bright
objects, or objects with no colour
contrast.
• Taking pictures through glass or near
objects emitting light. In dark, or with
significant jitter.
• When too close to object or when
taking pictures of both distant and
close objects together in the same
picture.
• We recommend using the ‘face
detection’ function when taking
pictures of people (P.59).
2Return to desired composition
Press fully
F3.3 1/30F3.3 1/30
AF area
Focus range →(P.41).
Outside of range, focus may not be aligned even if display is lit as normal.
AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using digital zoom.
Most displays are temporarily cleared from screen when the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
Holding camera vertically
Pictures taken with camera held vertically can automatically be displayed vertically in
playback.
(Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.76) set to ‘ON’)
Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically if taken with camera facing upwards
or downwards. Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during playback.
When (jitter alert) is displayed, use the optical image
stabilizer (P.62), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.42).
If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red,
correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or
change ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.57) settings. F3.3 1/101/10
Aperture
value Shutter speed
Jitter alert
display

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Basics 3
Taking pictures with zoom
You can zoom in up to 10 times with ‘optical zoom’, and up to 16.9 (DMC-TZ11: 15.9)
times with ‘Extra optical zoom’ with lower picture quality. You can also use ‘digital zoom’
to zoom in even further.
1Zoom In/Out
Restore Enlarge
Turn to W side Turn to T side
55
1X1X
0.05m - п 0.05m - п
55
10X10X
1 m - п 1 m - п
Focus
range
(P.41)
Zoom ratio
(approx.)
Zoom bar
Zoom speed can be adjusted.
Zoom slowly →turn slightly
Zoom quickly →turn completely
Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.
Do not block the lens barrel movement
while zooming.
The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate.
In certain recording modes, TELE MACRO function (P.40) is activated when maximum
zoom ratio is reached.
A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled pictures of
close objects, while using more telescopic zoom may result in more colouring appearing
around the outlines of objects.
The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated
– this is not a fault.
Extra optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases:
(MOTION PICTURE mode), ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI
ASPECT’ scene modes
When using extra optical zoom, zoom movement may stop momentarily near maximum
W (1x), but this is not a fault.
‘ZOOM RESUME’ (P.25) allows zoom ratio to be memorised even if power is turned off.
E.ZOOM
Optical zoom and extra optical zoom (EZ)
Automatically switches to ‘optical zoom’ when using maximum picture size (P.55), and
to ‘extra optical zoom’ (for further zooming) otherwise. (EZ is short for ‘extra optical
zoom’.)
• Optical zoom • Extra optical zoom
p
Zoom bar ( displayed)
Max. enlargement: 10x Max. enlargement: 11.3x - 16.9x
(DMC-TZ11: 12.8x - 15.9x)
Varies according to picture size.
Maximum zoom ratios by picture size
ASPECT
RATIO
Optical zoom Extra optical zoom
PICTURE SIZE 9 M (8 M) 7 M 15 M 3 M 2 M 0.3 M
Max. enlargement 10 x 11.3 x 113.5 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x
PICTURE SIZE 8.5 M (7 M) 6 M 14.5 M 2.5 M
Max. enlargement 10 x 11.6 x 113.9 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x
PICTURE SIZE 7.5 M (6 M)
5.5 M
13.5 M 2 M
Max. enlargement 10 x 12.1 x 114.5 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x
1 DMC-TZ15 only, ( ):DMC-TZ11
What is Extra optical zoom (EZ)?
If, for example, set to ‘3M ’ (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be
taken of a 3M-sized central part of a 9 M (equivalent to 9.1 million pixels) 2area,
meaning that the picture can be enlarged further.
2DMC-TZ11 : 8M
To enlarge quickly to max. ratio ‘EASY ZOOM’
(zoom ratio changes with each press)
E.ZOOM
e.g. Picture size is 7M or less
(5M or less for DMC-TZ11)
1 x Extra optical zoom maximum ratio
e.g. Picture size is 7.5M or more
(6M or more for DMC-TZ11)
1 x 10 x 16.9 x
(DMC-TZ11:15.9 x)
You can zoom further to the maximum digital zoom ratio if
‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ (P.34) is set to ‘ON’.
Easy zoom cannot be used while recording motion pictures.
Picture quality is temporarily reduced.
9 M (8 M) →3 M
8.5 M (7 M) →2.5 M
7.5 M (6 M) →2 M ( ): DMC-TZ11

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Basics 3
Taking pictures with zoom
(Continued) Basics 4Viewing your pictures (Play)
Enlarging further ‘ DIGITAL ZOOM’
Zoom 4 times further than optical/extra optical zoom (maximum 40x – 67.5x ).
(Note that, with digital zoom, enlarging will lessen picture quality.)
DMC-TZ11: 63.8 x
1Display REC menu 3Select ‘ON’
REC
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
ASPECT RATIO
PICTURE SIZE
SENSITIVITY AUTO
OFF
INTELLIGENT ISO
QUALITY
OFF
OFF
REC
I.EXPOSURE
MIN. SHTR SPEED
STABILIZER
SET
SELECT

MODE1
COLOR MODE
DIGITAL ZOOM
OFF
ON
(Screen example:
DMC-TZ15)
2Select ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ 4Finish
REC
MENU
COLOR MODE
I.EXPOSURE
MIN. SHTR SPEED
MODE1
OFF
OFF
STANDARD
STABILIZER
DIGITAL ZOOM
EXIT
MENU
SELECT

Digital zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen.
Digital zoom area
40×
e.g. With 40x • Zoom motion stops momentarily when
entering digital zoom range.
• Within digital zoom range, AF area is
displayed larger when the shutter button is
pressed halfway.
• We recommend using a tripod and the self-
timer (P.42).
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following modes:
(INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), (CLIPBOARD mode), scene modes (‘SPORTS’,
‘BABY’, ‘PET’, ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI ASPECT 1’), when
‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is not set to ‘OFF
1 DMC-TZ15 only
1Set to
2Scroll through pictures
Previous Next
File number
Picture number/
Total pictures
Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/
backwards.
(Only file numbers change while held down;
picture is displayed when released)
Scroll speed increases the longer you press.
If file number is not displayed, press display
button.
After the final picture, display returns to the
first picture.
Some pictures edited on computer may not
be able to be viewed on this camera.
If the REC/PLAY switch is moved from to
while the power is on, the lens barrel will
be retracted after 15 seconds.
This camera is compliant with the unified
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system
standard formulated by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif
(Exchangeable image file format). Files that
are not DCF-compliant cannot be played
back.
DISPLAY
Zoom lever
To enlarge (playback zoom)
Turn to
T side
2X2X
CANCELCANCEL
4X
DELETEDELETE
4X
Current zoom position (displayed
for 1 sec.)
• Zoom ratio: 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x
• To reduce zoom→Turn lever
towards W side
• Move zoom position→▲▼◄►
To playback as list
(P.67)
To view with different
playback modes (Dual display,
slideshow, etc.)
(P.69)
To rotate pictures
(P.76)
When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory.
(Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD mode (P.64).)

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Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms.
Histogram
Displays distribution of brightness in picture
– e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there
are several bright areas in the picture. (Guide) A peak
in the centre represents correct brightness (correct
exposure) (P.43).
• Histogram from time of recording is different to histogram in playback and displayed in
orange, when recording with flash or in dark locations. Also, histogram may differ from
histograms made with image editing software.
• Histograms cannot be displayed in (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), (MOTION
PICTURE mode), (CLIPBOARD mode), or during playback zoom.
Guide lines
Reference for composition
(e.g. balance) when recording.
Judge balance Judge centre of subject
During playback zoom, motion picture playback, slideshow : Display on/off
During menu display, multi playback or calendar playback, ‘DUAL DISPLAY’ (DMC-
TZ15 only): Display cannot be changed.
1Press to change display
In recording mode
55
No display Guide lines 1,2
Recording
information 1
In playback mode
Recording
information No display
1ST DAY
1 month 10days1 month 10days
1ST DAY
1/9
100–0001100–0001
1/9
10:00 15. MAR. 200810:00 15. MAR. 2008
1/9
100–0001100–0001
1/9
AWBAWB
F2.8 1/30F2.8 1/30
10:00 15.
MAR. 200810:00 15. MAR. 2008
Recording information
or histogram 1
1 Set ‘HISTOGRAM’ to ‘ON’ to display
histogram (P.23).
2 Select guide line pattern and
recording information display on/off
with ‘GUIDE LINE’ setting (P.23).
• When is in use, recording
information and guide lines cannot be
displayed simultaneously.
(Example)
OKDark←→Bright
Applications
(Record) 1
Changing recording information
display
3Select type of deletion
SETSET
SELECT
SELECTCANCELCANCEL
DELETE SINGLE
NO
YES
DELETEDELETE
DELETE MULTI
DELETE ALL
• To use
‘DELETE
ALL’ →go to
step 6
4Select the pictures to delete
(Repeat)
7
11 12
89
OK
DELETE MULTI
CANCEL
SELECT SET/CANCEL
10
Picture selected
• To release
→Press
DISPLAY
again
Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is
not inserted. Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
1Set to
2Press to delete displayed picture
3Select ‘YES’
CANCELCANCEL
DELETEDELETE
DELETE MULTI
DELETE ALL
DELETE SINGLE
NO
YES
SETSET
SELECT
SELECT
• Do not turn off
the power during
deletion.
Use a sufficiently charged
battery or an AC adaptor
(optional).
Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:
• Protected pictures (P.79) (Release the protection before deleting)
• Card switch is in ‘LOCK’ position. • Pictures not of DCF standard (P.35)
Motion pictures can also be deleted.
To delete clipboard pictures, set mode dial to .
DISPLAY
Mode dial
5Delete
6Select ‘YES’
DELETE MULTI
SET
SELECTCANCEL
YES
NO
DELETE THE PICTURES
YOU MARKED?
• To cancel →press ‘MENU/SET’.
• May take time depending on
number of pictures deleted.
• ‘ALL DELETE EXCEPT
(FAVORITE)’ may be selected in
‘DELETE ALL’ when 'FAVORITE' is
set to ‘ON’ (P.77) and pictures have
been registered.
To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures
(after step 2)
Basics 5Deleting pictures

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1Display ‘FLASH’
2Select the desired type
FLASH
FORCED FLASH ON
FORCED FLASH OFF
AUTO/RED-EYE
AUTO
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE
SET
SELECT
(Screen example: DMC-TZ15)
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
Can also be selected with ►.
Type, operations Uses
AUTO
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use
1
2AUTO/RED-EYE reduction
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red-eye)
Taking pictures of subjects in dark
places
FORCED FLASH ON
• Always flash Taking pictures with backlight or
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
1
2
FORCED FLASH ON/RED-EYE reduction
(For ‘PARTY’ and ‘CANDLE LIGHT’ scene modes
only (P.47))
• Always flash (reduce red-eye)
1
2SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter
pictures)
Taking pictures of subjects against a
nightscape (tripod recommended)
FORCED FLASH OFF
• Never flash Places where flash use is prohibited
1When digital red-eye correction function operates, red-eye will be detected and
corrected automatically when the flash is emitted. (DMC-TZ15 only)
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.
2
DMC-TZ11 only
Shutter speeds are as follows:
• , , , , , : 1/30 3- 1/2000th
• , , : 1/8 3- 1/2000th ( 3 Varies according to ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ setting.
Max. 1/4 sec. when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ in use; max. 1 sec. when ‘STABILIZER’ set
to ‘OFF’ or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’
mode, ‘SCENE MODE’, zoom position.)
Stand at least 1 m away when
using flash to take pictures of
infants.
Available types in each mode ( : default setting)
SCENE MODE
2
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1
Set to (AUTO), (AUTO/RED-EYE reduction), or (SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE
reduction) according to subject and brightness.
2
DMC-TZ15 only 3 DMC-TZ11: , ,
• Cannot be used with MOTION PICTURE mode and scene modes , , , ,
, , or .
Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom
Focus range
Max. W Max. T
SENSITIVITY
(P.57)
AUTO Approx. 0.6-5.3 m Approx. 1.0-3.6 m
ISO100 Approx. 0.6-1.6 m Approx. 1.0-1.1 m
ISO200 Approx. 0.6-2.3 m Approx. 1.0-1.6 m
ISO400 Approx. 0.6-3.3 m Approx. 1.0-2.2 m
ISO800 Approx. 0.8-4.7 m Approx. 1.0-3.2 m
ISO1600 Approx. 1.15-6.7 m Approx. 1.0-4.5 m
INTELLIGENT
ISO
(P.56)
ISOMAX400 Approx. 0.6-3.3 m Approx. 1.0-2.2 m
ISOMAX800 Approx. 0.8-4.7 m Approx. 1.0-3.2 m
ISOMAX1600 Approx. 1.15-6.7 m Approx. 1.0-4.5 m
‘HIGH SENS.’
in SCENE
MODE (P.49)
ISO1600-
ISO6400 Approx. 1.15-13.5 m Approx. 1.0-9.1 m
Do not touch or look at the flash (P.14) from close distances (i.e. a few cm).
Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage
subject).
Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode.
Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when scene mode is changed.
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.
If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button is
pressed halfway.
No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging).
Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or white balance.
Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds.
Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.
When using ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.24), LCD monitor is shut off while flash is charging.
Applications
(Record) 2Taking pictures with flash