Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-TZ8 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this CAUTION Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600.
Contents Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Part Information for Your Safety ..2 numbers are as of January 2010. Battery Pack AC Cable Before use Basics DMW-BCG10E K2CJ29A00002 • Charge the battery Standard accessories ....7 Selecting the [REC] mode ..16 before use.
AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. ● ● When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power (DMW-DCC5; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) are supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected used.
Panasonic. (Batteries which do Playback time Approx. 300 min not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries Recording conditions by CIPA standard which have been manufactured by other companies and are not •...
Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ Lever (This Site is English only.) ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10E). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
Setting the clock Setting the menu The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Refer to the following procedures to operate menus such as the [SETUP] menu, [REC] menu, [TRAVEL MODE] menu and [PLAYBACK] menu. Example: Setting [LCD MODE] from [OFF] to in the [PROGRAM Turn on the power ( A ) AE] Mode...
Taking pictures with automatic settings Selecting the [REC] mode [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Recording mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face,’ Turn on the power ( A ) ‘movement,’ ‘brightness,’ and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch make settings manually.
Taking pictures with automatic settings Taking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode (Continued) [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Recording mode: Recording mode: ■ Automatic scene detection This records motion pictures with audio. (Recording with muted sound is not possible. Sound recording is monaural.) Zoom can also be used Camera identifies scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum during recording.
Reading the Operating Instructions Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY] (PDF format) Playback mode: Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. ( A ) to •...
25 mm to 300 mm)/ ■ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) F3.3 to F4.9 Delete the PDF file from the ‘Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\’ folder. Digital zoom Max. 4 x • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, Extra optical Max.
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Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV) Battery charger Metering mode Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot (Panasonic DE-A66A): Information for your safety LCD monitor 2.7” TFT LCD (Approx. 230,400 dots) Input 110 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A (field of view ratio about 100 %) Flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx.
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