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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 Basic Operating Instructions

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18
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Selecting the Recording Mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode
Recording Mode:
Turn on the power ( )
Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch
( ) to
Switching the mode by rotating
the mode dial ( )
[Intelligent Auto] Mode
Take pictures with automatic settings.
[Program AE] Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
[Aperture-Priority] Mode
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you
set.
[Shutter-Priority] Mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you
set.
[Manual Exposure] Mode
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which
are manually adjusted.
[Custom] Mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered setting.
[Scene Mode]
Take pictures according to scene.
[My Scene Mode]
Take pictures in frequently-used Scene Modes.
[Motion Picture] Mode
Take motion pictures.
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.
Turn on the power ( )
Shutter button
Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch
( ) to
Set the mode dial ( ) to
Take pictures
Press halfway
(press lightly and focus)
Press fully
(press the button all the way to record)
If jitter becomes noticeable, use both hands, keep your arms close
to your body, and stand with your feet at shoulder width.
Focus display (
)
(In focus: lit / Not in focus: flashing)
The AF area ( ) is displayed around
the subject’s face by the Face Detection
function. In other cases, it is displayed at
the point on the subject which is in focus.
Focus:
Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet)/
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(7 × to 11 × is 2 m (6.57 feet) to ∞)
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel14.1 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerYes
Image sensor size1/2.33 \
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 pixels
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom16 x
Combined zoom135 x
Focal length range4.3 - 68.8 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)12/10
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Digital SLRNo
Power supply typeAC/DC
HDMI ports quantity0
Aperture range (F-F)3.3 - 5.9
Camera shutter speed60 - 1/4000 s
Compatible operating systems-
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)24 - 384 mm
Focus adjustmentAuto
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 6400, Auto
Camera shutter interval0.7 s
Flash modesauto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)1 - 2.8 m
Flash range (wide)0.6 - 5 m
Internal memory70 MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
Viewfinder typeNot available
USB version2.0
Scene modesBeach, Candlelight, Fireworks, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Underwater
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade
Camera playbackmovie, single image, slide show, thumbnails
Product colorBlack
Battery capacity895 mAh
Power requirements110-240V
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth33.4 mm
Width104.9 mm
Height57.6 mm
Weight188 g

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