Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30 Technical specifications

VQT4B83
M0212KZ0
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TZ30
DMC-TZ27
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this
camera are contained in “Operating Instructions
for advanced features (PDF format)” in the
supplied disc. Install it on your PC to read it.
EB
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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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.
•Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this
unit.
•Use only 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
■About the battery pack
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing 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.

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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 unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The
primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an
electrical outlet.
■Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable
(RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (9.8 feet)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
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 generated by microprocessors 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 (supplied). 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.
For information about the software used for this product, press [MENU/SET] and
select [Setup] to display [Version Disp.] before pressing [MENU/SET] again.

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old
Equipment and used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical and
electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old
products and used batteries, please take them to
applicable collection points, in accordance with your
national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and
2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly,
you will help to save valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on human health and
the environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of
old products and batteries, please contact your local
municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of
sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your dealer or supplier for further
information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside
the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If
you wish to discard these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
Cd
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol
examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by
the Directive for the chemical involved.

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Contents
Information for Your Safety .......2
Before use ...................................6
Standard accessories ................7
Names and Functions of
Main Parts ...................................9
Touch operations ......................10
Inserting and removing the
card (optional)/the battery .......11
Charging the battery ................12
Setting the clock .......................13
Setting the menu ......................15
Taking pictures .........................16
Taking motion pictures ............17
Viewing your pictures
[Normal Play] ............................19
Deleting pictures ......................19
GPS and map functions
DMC-TZ30 ....................................20
Reading the Operating
Instructions (PDF format) ........23
Installing supplied software ....24
Specifications ...........................25
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal
and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with
the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded
by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was
obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is
granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
See http://www.mpegla.com.
●When operation or other information is more or less the same between models,
DMC-TZ30 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-TZ27

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Before use
■Camera handling
●Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.
●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 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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Standard accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part
numbers are as of January 2012.
Battery pack
DMW-BCG10E
• Charge the battery
before use.
Battery pack is indicated as
battery pack or battery in the
text.
AC adaptor
VSK0775
Hand strap
VFC4297
USB connection
cable
K1HY08YY0025
DMC-TZ30
DVD
VFF0975
• Software:
Use it to install the software
on your PC.
• Map data
• Operating Instructions for
advanced features
DVD is indicated as disc in
the text.
DMC-TZ27
CD-ROM
VFF1000
• Software:
Use it to install the software
on your PC.
• Operating Instructions for
advanced features
CD-ROM is indicated as disc
in the text.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are
indicated as card in the text.
• Memory cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory when you are not using a card.
• 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.
• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
• The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual
product.

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Standard accessories
Sales and Support Information
Customer Communications Centre
• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899
• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
• For further support on your product, please visit our website:
www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and
confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre
Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.,
Friday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at
www.pas-europe.com.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by
Panasonic UK.
• It couldn’t be simpler!
• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished
products. Take a browse on our website for further details.
■Optional Accessories
Battery Pack DMW-BCG10
AV Cable DMW-AVC1
HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30
Marine Case DMW-MCTZ30
Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDU64GE1K
RP-SDA32GE1K/RP-SDU32GE1K
RP-SDA16GE1K/RP-SDU16GE1K
RP-SDA08GE1K/RP-SDU08GE1K
RP-SDU04GE1K
RP-SDQ32GE1K
RP-SDQ16GE1K
RP-SDQ08GE1K
RP-SDQ04GE1K
RP-SDN16GE1A
RP-SDN08GE1A
RP-SDN04GE1A
RP-SDN02GE1A
• Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
Camera ON/OFF switch
Shutter button
Mode dial
Flash
Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp
Lens barrel
Lens
Zoom lever
We recommend using the
supplied hand strap to
avoid dropping the camera.
DMC-TZ30
GPS status indicator
[EXPOSURE] button
DMC-TZ30
[MAP] button
LCD monitor
Cursor buttons
[DISP.] button
[Q.MENU]/[ / ] (Delete/Cancel)
button
DMC-TZ30
Built-in GPS antenna
Microphone
Speaker
Motion picture button
REC/PLAY switch
[HDMI] socket
[AV OUT/DIGITAL]
socket
[MENU/SET] button
Charging lamp
Tripod receptacle
• Ensure that the tripod is stable.
Card/Battery door
Release lever

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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.
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.
Drag
To “drag” is to touch and slide your finger across the
touch screen surface.
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 to protect LCD screens that are available on 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
visual recognition 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.