Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-TZ20/DMC-ZS10 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT3H08...
Contents Taking motion pictures ....... 30 [Beach] ............67 Before use Application (Record) [Snow] ............67 Viewing your pictures [Aerial Photo] ..........67 [Normal Play] ........32 Before use ..........5 Taking pictures with zoom ....50 [Pin Hole] .............67 About GPS ............7 Viewing motion pictures ......33 Using the zoom by performing touch [Film Grain] ..........67...
Contents Before use (Continued) Using the [Rec] menu ......85 Using the [Playback] menu....105 [Aspect Ratio] ..........85 [Upload Set] ..........105 ■ [Picture Size] ..........85 [Title Edit] ..........106 Camera handling [Quality] ............86 [Place-Name Edit] ........107 Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, [Sensitivity] ..........86 [Text Stamp] ..........108 or pressure.
Before use (Continued) ■ Always take a test shot first About GPS 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. About the camera’s location name information ■...
Standard Accessories Names of parts Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Mode dial ● The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the Flash (→52) camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. Self-timer indicator /AF Assist Lamp (→56)
To ensure that safe Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures By CIPA standard products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Recording time Approx. 130 min ●...
By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play Release lever back without worrying about the remaining battery charge. The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor. Insert DC coupler instead of battery (→12)
(flashes red) ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP.] button to switch display) Type of Card...
How to operate the camera Mode dial Touch operations Use this to select the recording mode. This camera’s touch panel senses pressure that is applied to the screen. Shutter button Use this to focus and record still pictures. Touch Drag To “touch”...
Setting the clock (The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) Press ◄ to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET] if automatically Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on the power. correcting time of day using the GPS function Turn on the power •...
Sequence of operations Turn on the power Aim the camera and shoot ■ Taking still pictures Motion picture button Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture ■ Recording motion pictures Set to Press the motion picture button to start recording...
Taking pictures with your own settings How to adjust focus [Program AE] Mode Recording Mode: Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Useful when subject is not in centre of picture. First adjust focus according to subject Set to ([Program AE] Mode) Align the AF area...
Touching the screen and recording Touching the screen and adjusting the focus and exposure (Touch Shutter function) (Touch AF/AE function) Recording Mode: Recording Mode: This function enables you to focus and record still pictures simply by touching the This function enables the focus and exposure to be set when you touch the subject subjects that appear on the screen.
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, About flash “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. Press ►...
Taking pictures with automatic settings (Continued) [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: AF Tracking [Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions ● Only menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set. This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the ●...
Taking motion pictures Recording Mode: ■ Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio. Recording motion pictures in Records a motion picture at your preferred settings. • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set. Press motion picture button to ■...
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Playback Mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, Viewing motion pictures pictures are played back from the built-in memory. Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press ▲ Drag your finger across the screen, and select the picture to Playback now starts.
Viewing your pictures (Continued) [Normal Play] Playback Mode: Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback” Touch the area that you want to magnify Turn the zoom lever toward W several times Each time you touch, the magnification increases through four levels after 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x.
Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) A burst group is handled as one picture.
Setting the menu Refer to the procedure example below when operating menus. ■ ■ About the menu screen Menu operation flow Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] Displaying the menu screen The menu selection screen is displayed. Selecting the menu type Select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] •...
Setting the menu (Continued) Using Quick menu Menu type During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them. [Rec] menu (REC/PLAY switch: Changing picture preferences (→85) Press [Q.MENU] button ([ / ] button) • Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size.
Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38) [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and Item Settings, notes battery life. Please check these before use. [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6] [Volume] •...
Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38) (Continued) Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes [ON]/[OFF] [Sleep Mode] [Economy] [Histogram] A peak in the centre (Example) Turn off the power or [2 MIN.]/[5 MIN.]/[10 MIN.]/[OFF]: Check brightness in represents correct make the LCD monitor...
Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38) (Continued) Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes • The folder number is updated and the file number starts [No.Reset] [Output] [Video Out] from 0001. Reset picture file Change the settings •...
Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38) (Continued) Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes Press [MENU/SET]. : Rotate Display is turned on. [Rotate Disp.] [Calibration] Touch [+] which is displayed on the screen (in 5 places) Rotate Display is turned on for TV output only.
Taking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: You can zoom in up to 16 times with “Optical Zoom”, and up to 33.8 times with “Extra Zoom types and use Optical Zoom” (pictures only) with lower picture quality. To zoom further, you can use [i.ZOOM] or [Digital Zoom].
Taking pictures with flash Recording Mode: ■ The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] Press ► to display [Flash] Max. W Approx. 0.6 m-5.0 m (1.97 feet-16.4 feet) Max. T Approx. 1.0 m-2.8 m (3.28 feet-9.18 feet) Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/ SET] Type, operations Uses...
Taking close-up pictures Recording Mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take Focus range pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 feet) for max.
Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. brightness of object and background, etc.).
Determine aperture and shutter speed and record Recording Mode: [Aperture-Priority] Mode [Manual Exposure] Mode When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure purposes.
Register your own settings and record Taking pictures according to the scene [Custom] Mode [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Recording Mode: Registering your preferred Recording Mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, and setting the mode dial to allows you to switch quickly to those settings.
Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene (→61) (Continued) [Scene Mode] Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) Recording Mode: [My Scene Mode] Take pictures of yourself. You can register a commonly used Scene Mode in on the mode dial. After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset Scene Mode by simply setting the mode dial to Tips...
Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene (→61) (Continued) [Scene Mode] Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) Recording Mode: Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.
Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene (→61) (Continued) [Scene Mode] Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) Recording Mode: Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets. Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky. [Sunset] Tips •...
Taking pictures according to the scene Taking 3D pictures [3D Photo Mode] (Continued) [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Recording Mode: Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two A frame is superimposed over the image. pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D Use cursor button to select the frame, and then press [MENU/SET].
Burst function Recording Mode: A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully. Select [Burst] from the [Rec] menu Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press [MENU/SET] No. of Setting Speed Description pictures •...
Recording with the Face Recognition function Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. [Face Recog.] When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically. Recording Mode: ■ How the Face Recognition function works Registering face pictures During recording Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and (When [AF Mode] is (Face Detection))
Recording with the Face Recognition function Recording the place of recording with GPS (Continued) [Face Recog.] Recording Mode: Recording Mode: ■ To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF] Before use, read “About GPS” (→7) and “User License Agreement for Location Name Data”...
Recording the place of recording with GPS For [GPS] menu setting procedures (→38) (Continued) Recording Mode: ■ When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON] or Using GPS In Recording Mode, an icon that indicates the positioning status is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Recording the place of recording with GPS For [GPS] menu setting procedures (→38) (Continued) Recording Mode: Executing positioning immediately and updating your current location Changing the recorded place name information If there is a discrepancy in the displayed information such as the location name or if If there are other candidate locations for the positioning results, you can change the positioning has failed, move to a place where the signals from the GPS satellite can be information to nearby place names or landmarks.
Recording the place of recording with GPS For [GPS] menu setting procedures (→38) (Continued) Recording Mode: Registering your current location as a landmark Changing the display of location name information You can register a personal location that has not been registered in the camera as a The screen display of location name information found by positioning can be changed.
Useful features for travel For [Setup] menu setting procedures (→38) [Travel Date] [World Time] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, which day of your trip the picture was Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. ■...
Using the [Rec] menu Entering Text Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→38) Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc. [Aspect Ratio] Use cursor button to select characters Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed according to printing or playback format.
Using the [Rec] menu For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→38) (Continued) ■ Setting White Balance manually ( [AF Mode] Select and press [MENU/SET]. Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET]. ■...
Using the [Rec] menu For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→38) (Continued) ● Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) in the following cases: [Face Recog.] [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [High Speed Movie] Scene Modes ● (1-area-focusing) if focus is difficult to align with (Spot-focusing).
Using the [Rec] menu For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→38) (Continued) [Min. Shtr Speed] [Burst] Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take For details (→70). brighter pictures in dark locations. ■ Recording Mode: [Color Mode] ■...
Using the [Rec] menu For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→38) (Continued) [Red-Eye Removal] [Date Stamp] Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■...
● [QVGA] only can be recorded to the built-in memory. ● To play back AVCHD motion pictures recorded with this unit on Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Players (DMP-BD30/DMP-BD31/DMP-BD50) it is necessary to update the firmware of the Blu-ray Disc Player. You can download the latest firmware version from the following website.
Recording still pictures while a motion picture is Using the [Motion Picture] menu being recorded (Continued) Recording Mode: Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. [Active Mode] This mode provides image stabilization for major jittering that occurs when recording Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture motion pictures while walking.
Playing back still pictures recorded using the Editing motion pictures burst function Playback Mode: Playback Mode: Pictures taken with the setting are recorded together as a group (burst group). Capturing still pictures from motion pictures ■ Representative picture display Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture. A representative picture (first burst picture) is displayed when it is displayed together Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture with other still pictures or with motion pictures.
Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Playback Mode: Use cursor button to set playback effects and press [MENU/ Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. SET] Press [MENU/SET] [Effect] (Select music and effects according to picture atmosphere) [AUTO] (only available with [Category Selection] setting)/[NATURAL]/[SLOW]/[SWING]/ ∗...
Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: Playback Mode: You can set the recorded picture to upload to the image-sharing websites, edit the picture [Filtering Play] (for example, trimming), and set a protection setting in the picture. •...
The name of the location or landmark that you previously selected or entered is displayed. Confirm the location name or landmark name and press [MENU/SET] ● You cannot edit pictures recorded using a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) that supports GPS recording released in 2010 or earlier. VQT3H08 VQT3H08...
Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For Playback menu display and operation methods (→38). Playback Mode: ■ Items that can be stamped [Text Stamp] [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamp recording date The recording date and time, location name information and the text registered in the [WITH TIME]: Stamp recording date and time [Baby], [Pet] Scene Modes, [Travel Date] and [Title Edit] are stamped on the still picture.
Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For Playback menu display and operation methods (→38). Playback Mode: [Resize] [Cropping] Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.) Use cursor button to select a still picture, and then press ■...
Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For Playback menu display and operation methods (→38). Playback Mode: [Favorite] [Print Set] By labelling your favourite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favourite Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favourites.
- [Protect] - [Favorite] ● press [MENU/SET] Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. ● Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] format cannot be set. Use cursor button to select the picture and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select a person and press [MENU/SET] •...
Yellow: To video socket Set REC/PLAY switch to AV cable (always use cable supplied) ● Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (optional). ● Some of the playback functions cannot be performed. ● White: To audio socket [Playback], [GPS], and [Setup] menus cannot be used.
• When operating, refer to the VIERA Link operating panel. ● ■ Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (optional). Other related operations ● The shape of remote control will differ depending on the country or area where the TV ●...
■ To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D with still pictures and motion pictures recorded by this unit into a Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Recorder or DVD Recorder. Select [3D Play] in [Filtering Play] of the Playback Mode (→104) Check the latest information about the equipment that can copy directly by inserting the SD card ■...
(Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognised, refer to the following support website. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to your computer ■...
Using with your PC (Continued) You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and Copying still pictures and motion pictures files into separate folders on your computer. ■ Getting Ready: Check socket direction and insert straight in. Folder and file names on computer (Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.) •...
Using with your PC Printing (Continued) You can connect directly to a • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites when the cable disconnection icon is displayed PictBridge-compatible printer for (may not be displayed with some printers). printing.
Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. Printing (Continued) For details, see the manual for your printer. Printing multiple pictures Making print settings on the camera Use cursor button to select [Multi Print] in step (→127) (Make settings before selecting [Print start]) Use cursor button to select item and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/ •...
List of LCD monitor displays Press the [DISP.] button to change display. ■ ■ In recording In playback 8, 9 1 Recording Mode (→20) 9 Current date/time 1 Playback Mode (→102) 10 Current date/time World time (→83) World time (→83) 2 Recording quality (→97) 2 Protected picture (→114) Name (→65, 73)
[Memory Card Error] [Format this card?] ● ● Use a genuine Panasonic battery. The card format cannot be used with this camera. ● Battery cannot be recognised as terminal is dirty. → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→48) →...
Try checking these items (→134 - 140) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. Q&A Troubleshooting (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values from the time of purchase.) Battery, power Recording...
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Q&A (Continued) Troubleshooting Recording (continued) Flash Brightness or colouring of recorded picture different from real life. No flash emitted. ● ● Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and result in slightly Flash set to [Forced Flash Off] (→52). ●...
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Motion pictures (Motion JPEG) taken with this camera may not always be able to be played back Cannot send pictures to computer. ● with cameras by other manufacturers. Playback may also not be possible with certain Panasonic Not connected correctly (→123). ∗...
Q&A Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Troubleshooting Others When in use ● Menu not displayed in desired language. Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● ● Change [Language] setting (→49). Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Memory cards Lens ● ● To prevent damage to cards and data If lens is dirty: • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity. Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the power on, hold the •...
Location Name Data or applications installed or otherwise Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information. connected to or in communication Personal Use Only.
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