Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30 Owner's manual

VQT4C04-2
M0212KZ2072
Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TZ30
DMC-TZ31
DMC-TZ27
Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Contents
Before use
Before use.............................................. 6
About GPS DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31 ...........8
Standard Accessories........................... 9
Names and Functions of Main Parts ... 10
Cursor button .............................................. 11
Touch operations.........................................12
Preparations
Charging battery.................................. 13
Inserting the battery ....................................14
Charging the battery....................................15
Remaining battery.......................................16
Guidelines for number of recordable
pictures and operating time.........................17
Inserting and removing the card
(optional) .............................................. 19
Picture save destination
(cards and built-in memory) ............... 20
Displaying the picture recording capacity....21
Recording capacity guidelines
(pictures/recording time) .............................22
Setting the clock.................................. 23
To change time setting ................................24
Basics
Sequence of operations...................... 25
Taking pictures with your own settings
[Program AE] Mode ............................. 27
How to adjust focus ............................ 28
Touching the screen and recording
(Touch Shutter function)..................... 29
Touching the screen and adjusting
the focus and exposure
(Touch AF/AE function)....................... 30
Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode........................ 31
About flash ..................................................31
Automatic Scene Detection.........................32
About the Happy colour setting...................32
[Motion Deblur]............................................33
[iHandheld Nite Shot] ..................................33
[iHDR] (intelligent High Dynamic Range)....34
AF Tracking .................................................35
[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions ..............36
Taking motion pictures ....................... 37
Recording still pictures while a motion
picture is being recorded.............................41
Viewing your pictures
[Normal Play] ....................................... 42
Zooming in and viewing
“Playback Zoom” .........................................43
Viewing a list of pictures
“Multi Playback”...........................................43
Viewing pictures by their recording date
“Calendar Playback”....................................44
Viewing motion pictures..................... 45
Capturing still pictures from motion
pictures........................................................47
[Video Divide] ..............................................48
Deleting pictures ................................. 49
To delete multiple (up to 100)/
To delete all pictures ...................................50
Setting the menu ................................. 51
Menu type ...................................................52
Using Quick menu.......................................53

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Contents
Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 54
[Clock Set]...................................................54
[Auto Clock Set]
DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31 ............................54
[World Time] ................................................54
[Travel Date]................................................54
[Beep]..........................................................54
[Volume] ......................................................55
[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................55
[LCD Display] ..............................................55
[LCD Mode] .................................................55
[Guide Line].................................................56
[Histogram]..................................................56
[Video Rec Area] .........................................56
[Zoom Resume]...........................................56
[Economy] ...................................................57
[Auto Review]..............................................57
[No.Reset] ...................................................58
[Reset].........................................................58
[USB Mode].................................................58
[Output] .......................................................59
[VIERA Link]................................................59
[3D Playback]..............................................59
[Rotate Disp.] ..............................................60
[Version Disp.].............................................60
[Format].......................................................60
[Language] ..................................................61
[Demo Mode]...............................................61
Application (Record)
Changing recording information
display .................................................. 62
Using Zoom.......................................... 63
Using the zoom by performing touch
operations ...................................................64
Zoom types and use....................................65
Taking pictures with flash................... 66
Taking close-up pictures .................... 68
Focus range ................................................68
[Macro Zoom] ..............................................69
Taking pictures with self-timer........... 70
Taking pictures with Exposure
Compensation...................................... 71
Recording while exposure is changed
automatically ([Auto Bracket]) .....................72
Determine aperture and shutter speed
and record ........................................... 73
[Aperture-Priority] Mode..............................73
[Shutter-Priority] Mode ................................73
[Manual Exposure] Mode ............................74
Taking Pictures with different picture
effects
[Creative Control] mode...................... 75
Taking pictures according to the scene
[Scene Mode] ....................................... 77
[Portrait].......................................................78
[Soft Skin]....................................................78
[Scenery] .....................................................78
[Panorama Shot] .........................................78
[Sports]........................................................80
[Night Portrait] .............................................80
[Night Scenery]............................................80
[Handheld Night Shot].................................80
[HDR] ..........................................................81
[Food] ..........................................................81
[Baby] ..........................................................81
[Pet].............................................................81
[Sunset].......................................................82
[High Sens.].................................................82
[Glass Through]...........................................82
[Underwater]................................................82
[High Speed Video] .....................................83
Taking 3D pictures
[3D Photo Mode].................................. 84

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Contents
Register your own settings and record
[Custom] Mode .................................... 85
[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................85
[Custom]......................................................86
Burst function...................................... 87
Recording with the Face Recognition
function
[Face Recog.]....................................... 89
Registering face pictures ............................90
Editing or deleting information about
registered persons .....................................91
Useful features for travel .................... 92
[Travel Date]................................................92
[World Time] ...............................................93
Entering Text........................................ 94
Using the [Rec] menu.......................... 95
[Aspect Ratio]..............................................95
[Picture Size] ...............................................95
[Quality] .......................................................96
[Sensitivity] ..................................................96
[White Balance]...........................................97
[AF Mode]....................................................99
[Quick AF]..................................................100
[Face Recog.]............................................101
[Metering Mode] ........................................101
[i.Exposure] ...............................................101
[Min. Shtr Speed] ......................................102
[i.Resolution] .............................................102
[Digital Zoom] ............................................102
[Burst]........................................................103
[Color Mode]..............................................103
[AF Assist Lamp] .......................................103
[Red-Eye Removal]...................................104
[Stabilizer] .................................................104
[Date Stamp] .............................................105
[Clock Set].................................................105
Using the [Motion Picture] menu ..... 106
[Rec Mode]................................................106
[Rec Quality]..............................................107
[Continuous AF].........................................108
[Wind Cut] .................................................108
Application (View)
Playing back still pictures recorded
using the burst function ................... 109
Different playback methods
[Playback Mode] .................................111
[2D/3D Settings] ........................................ 111
[Slide Show] .............................................. 112
[Filtering Play] ........................................... 114
[Calendar].................................................. 114
Retouching pictures.......................... 115
[Auto Retouch] .......................................... 115
[Creative Retouch] .................................... 116
Using the [Playback] menu............... 117
[Upload Set] .............................................. 117
[Title Edit] .................................................. 118
[Edit GPS Data]
DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31 .......................... 118
[Text Stamp] .............................................. 119
[Resize] .....................................................121
[Cropping]..................................................122
[Favorite] ...................................................123
[Print Set] ..................................................124
[Protect].....................................................125
[Face Rec Edit]..........................................126
[Copy]........................................................127

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Contents
GPS and map functions
DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31
Using the GPS function to record the
location of a picture .......................... 128
Using the GPS function to execute
positioning.................................................129
Executing the positioning function right
away to update the current location ..........132
Changing place name information to be
displayed...................................................134
Disabling the positioning function when
the camera is turned off ...........................135
Changing the place name
information to be recorded............... 136
Changing the recorded GPS
information......................................... 137
[Edit Location] ...........................................137
[Edit Place Name] .....................................138
Adjusting the time using GPS.......... 140
Reducing the time required for
positioning ......................................... 141
About the “GPS Assist Tool”......................141
Using the “GPS Assist Tool” ......................142
Updating the GPS assist data...................144
Checking the expiration date of the GPS
assist data.................................................145
Using the map function..................... 146
Confirming the place where you took a
picture using a map...................................146
Displaying your current location
on a map ...................................................147
Displaying only pictures taken in the
same area .................................................148
Displaying a map by selecting a country
or region....................................................149
Using the map data on the DVD
(supplied) ........................................... 150
Installing “LUMIX Map Tool”......................150
Copying the map data to a memory card ...151
Registering my landmark.................. 153
Registering my landmark from a map .......153
Registering the recording location as my
landmark ...................................................154
Selecting My landmark and displaying it
on a map ...................................................155
Editing or deleting my registered landmark ...155
Connecting with other devices
Viewing on TV screen ....................... 156
VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) .....158
Viewing 3D still pictures ............................160
Keep the recorded still pictures and
motion pictures.................................. 162
Copy by inserting the SD card into the
recorder.....................................................162
Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables
(optional) ...................................................162
Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy
to your computer ......................................163
Using with your PC............................ 164
Copying still pictures and motion pictures
recorded in [MP4] and [High Speed Video]
Scene Mode
(except AVCHD motion pictures)...............165
Uploading pictures to image-sharing
websites ....................................................167
Printing............................................... 168
Printing multiple pictures...........................170
Print with date and text..............................170
Making print settings on the camera .........171
Others
List of LCD monitor displays............ 172
Message displays.............................. 176
Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 178
Usage cautions and notes................ 186
Licence Agreement for Place Name
and Map Data
DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31 ..........................190

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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, LCD monitor, 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 LCD 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.
●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,
which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material
may enter the camera through the lens or openings around
buttons. Be especially careful because these conditions
may damage the camera, and such damage may not be
repairable.
• In extremely dusty or sandy places
• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be
exposed to water
■Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor 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 or LCD monitor 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, fogginess will clear
naturally.

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Before use
■Always take a test shot first
Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example),
always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.
■No compensation for missed shots
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card
prevent recording.
■Carefully observe copyright laws
Unauthorised use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other
than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may
be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.
■Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→186)
●Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other
information for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and
screens provided in this manual. When operation or other information is more or
less the same between models, DMC-TZ30/DMC-TZ31 is used as examples for the
instructions provided in this manual.
●The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated
separately, together with the relevant model number.
(Example) DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31
DMC-TZ27
●Recording mode icons
Recording mode:
Available recording modes Unavailable recording modes

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Before use
About GPS DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31
■About the camera’s location name information
Before using the camera, be sure to read “Licence Agreement for Place Name and Map
Data”. (→190)
■When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works even if the camera is turned
OFF.
• Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meters. In
airplane cabins (during takeoff and landing) or in other restricted areas, set [GPS
Setting] to [OFF] or set [Airplane Mode] to [ON], and then turn off the camera. (→129, 135)
• When [GPS Setting] is [ON] and [Airplane Mode] is [OFF], power will drain from the
battery even if the camera is turned OFF.
■Recording location information
• The names of recording locations and landmarks (such as buildings) are current as of
December 2011. These will not be updated.
• Depending on the country or area, limited location name and landmark information
may be available.
■Positioning
• Positioning will take time in environments where it is difficult to receive the signals
from the GPS satellites. (→128)
•Even if GPS reception is good, it will take approx. 2 to 3 minutes to
successfully execute positioning under the following conditions: when
positioning is executed for the first time, or when positioning is executed after
the camera is turned off with the [GPS Setting] set to [OFF] or [Airplane Mode]
set to [ON], and then turned on again.
Positioning can be executed faster using GPS assist data. (→141)
• Because the positions of the GPS satellites are constantly changing, depending on
the recording location and conditions, it may not be possible to position such satellites
accurately, or positioning discrepancy may occur.
■When using in another country
• The GPS function may not work in China or in the border regions of countries
neighboring China. (Current as of December 2011)
• Some countries or regions may regulate the use of GPS or related technology.
Because this camera has a GPS function, before taking it into another country, check
with the embassy or your travel agency whether there are any restrictions on bringing
cameras with a GPS function.

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
●The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the
camera was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.
●Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
●SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card
in the text.
●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
●Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
■Optional accessories
• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory
when you are not using a card. (→20)
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied
accessories.
(You can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.
Mode dial (→25)
Use this to select the recording mode.
Flash (→66)
DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31
Built-in GPS antenna (→128)
Self-timer indicator (→70) /
AF Assist Lamp (→103)
Lens barrel
Card/Battery door (→14, 19)
Release lever (→14, 19)
Speaker (→55)
Zoom lever (→63)
Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject
to record it larger.
Motion picture button (→37)
Record motion pictures.
Camera ON/OFF switch
Use this to turn the camera’s power on and off.
Shutter button (→27, 28)
Use this to focus and record still pictures.
Lens (→6, 188)
DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31
GPS status indicator
(→129)
Tripod receptacle (→188)
Microphone (→26, 37)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
Cursor button
We recommend
using the supplied
hand strap to
avoid dropping
the camera.
[EXPOSURE] button (→73)
In the recording mode:
Operate this when setting the shutter speed or
aperture value. (Only in the mode)
DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31 [MAP] button (→146)
In the playback mode: Map is displayed.
LCD monitor
(→55, 62, 172)
Charging lamp
(→16)
[DISP.] button
(→62)
Use this to change
display.
[Q.MENU] / [ / ] button
In the recording mode: Quick menu is displayed.
(→53)
In the playback mode: Pictures are deleted. (→49)
During menu operations: The previous screen is
restored.
REC/PLAY switch (→25)
Use this to select the recording mode or playback
mode.
●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.
[MENU/SET]
• Use this to display the menus,
enter the settings, etc. (→51)
Left cursor button ( )
• Self-timer (→70)
Down cursor button ( )
• Macro Mode etc. (→68)
Up cursor button ( )
• Exposure Compensation,
Auto Bracket etc. (→71, 72)
Right cursor button ( )
• Flash (→66)
●In this manual, the button that is used is indicated by .
[HDMI] socket
(→156, 158)
[AV OUT/DIGITAL]
socket
(→15, 156, 165, 168)
This socket is also
used when charging
the battery.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
Touch operations
This camera’s touch screen senses pressure that is applied to the screen.
Touch
To “touch” is to press the touch screen
and then pull the finger back again.
Drag
To “drag” is to touch and slide your finger
across the touch screen surface.
Touching is used to select icons or pictures,
among other actions.
• Touch an icon near its centre. If multiple
icons are touched simultaneously, the
camera may not operate normally.
Dragging (sliding your finger across the screen)
is used to scroll the pictures or change the
range of the pictures displayed.
●If the type of sheet made to protect LCD screens that are available in the market is to
be used, observe the precautions that are contained with the sheet. (Some types of
protective sheets may impair the screen’s appearance and ease of operation.)
●If the camera is used with a protective sheet available on the market attached to
its screen or if the screen is not very responsive, touch the screen with a little more
pressure.
●If your hand is pressed against the touch screen when holding the camera, the touch
screen will not work properly.
●Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ballpoint pens.
●Do not press the touch screen with your fingernails.
●Clean the LCD monitor with a soft, dry cloth if there are fingerprints or other kinds of dirt
on it.
●For details of the icons that appear on the touch screen, refer to “List of LCD monitor
displays” (→172 - 175).

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Charging battery
•Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable
(supplied), and battery for this camera.
Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)
• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.
Camera status Charge
Turn off (also in [Sleep Mode] (→57)) Yes
Turn on No∗
∗
During playback only, the camera operates using power supplied from the electrical outlet via the
USB connection cable (supplied). (The battery is not charged.)
●When the battery does not have sufficient remaining power, charging may be done
regardless of the camera ON/OFF switch setting.
●If the battery is not inserted, neither charging nor power supplying is made.
■About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a
counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

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Charging battery
Inserting the battery
To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.
• Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the release lever to the
[OPEN] position and open the card/
battery door
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever
Insert the battery all the way
• Make sure to insert the battery in the correct
orientation.
• Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound
is heard, and check that the lever is hooked
over the battery.
Lever
Close the card/battery door
• Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.
■To remove battery
Move the lever in the card/battery
compartment in the direction of the arrow.
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
●Remove battery from camera after use.
• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic
objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing the battery.
●To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the
LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may
damage the card or recorded data.)

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Charging battery
Charging the battery
We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C
and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
■Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable
(supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet.
• Be sure to only use the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors.
■Charging the battery through the computer
Connect a computer to the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied).
●It may not be possible to charge the battery from some computers depending on the
computer specifications.
●If the computer enters hibernation mode during charging, charging may be stopped.
●If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to
the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the
camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.
●Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer. Do
not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard,
printer, or USB hub.
USB connection cable (supplied)
• Always check the direction of the pins and hold
the plug straight to insert or remove it.
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the
pins could become deformed and cause faulty
operation.)
Align the marks ( to ) and
insert the plug.
Computer
Getting ready:
Turn on the computer.
AC adaptor (supplied)
Charging lamp
(→16)

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Charging battery
■Charging lamp indications
On: Charging in progress
Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical
outlet or your computer.)
■Notes on charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
Charging time Approx. 260 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
specifications of the computer.
●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Doing so may
cause malfunction of the camera.
●Do not use a USB extension cable.
●Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
●The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated
accessories of this camera. Do not use them for other devices.
●If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may
not complete properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect
it to the camera.
●If the charging lamp does not light or flash even when the camera is properly connected
to the AC adaptor (supplied) or your computer, charging has been put in pause status
because the temperature is not in the appropriate range for charging. This is not a
malfunction. Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry charging in
a place where ambient temperature is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (temperature
conditions also apply to the battery itself).
Remaining battery
Remaining battery
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.

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Charging battery
Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time
The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to
surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom,
or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.
■Recording still pictures
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures By CIPA standard
Recording time Approx. 130 min
●Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• [Program AE] Mode
• [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF] DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31
• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical
Image Stabiliser function is set to [ON].)
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the
battery decreases.
Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute
intervals under the above conditions).

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Charging battery
■Recording motion pictures
[Rec Mode] [AVCHD] [MP4]
[Rec Quality]
[GPH]∗1
[PSH]
[GFS]∗1
[FSH] [FHD]
Available recording time∗2Approx. 55 min Approx. 65 min Approx. 70 min
Actual available recording time∗3Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min Approx. 40 min
∗1DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31
●Recording conditions
• Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH
• [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF] DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31
∗2Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion
picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. (In this case, you can continuously record a
motion picture in [FHD] for up to approx. 27 minutes 12 seconds.) Remaining time for continuous
recording is displayed on the screen.
∗3The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the power on and off, starting and
stopping recording and using zoom.
■Viewing pictures
Playback time Approx. 160 min

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)
●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
●To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the
LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may
damage the card or recorded data.)
• Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the release lever to the
[OPEN] position and open the card/
battery door
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever
Insert the card all the way
• Push in until it clicks.
Card (Check orientation)
Do not touch
the terminals
on the back of
the card.
Close the card/battery door
• Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.
■To remove card
Press the centre of the card

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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.
■Built-in memory
(approx. 12 MB) DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31
(approx. 70 MB) DMC-TZ27
●You can store only still pictures. DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31
●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→127)
●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a
card.
■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)
Type of Card Capacity Notes
SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the
respective formats.
• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that
your computer and other devices support this type
of card.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• Using a card of SD speed “Class 4”∗or above is
recommended for recording motion pictures.
• Only the cards listed on the left with the given
capacities are supported.
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB
∗SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by
checking the card label or other card related materials.
(Example)
●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been
formatted with a computer or another device. (→60)
●If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used
to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.
●It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your
computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may
cause data to be damaged).
●Latest information:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
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