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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 User Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20
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Contents (Continued)
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 (lens clouding)
Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to
sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these
conditions, which may make the lens dirty, cause mold, 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, clouded lenses will clear
naturally.
Using the [Rec] menu .......................... 85
[Aspect Ratio] ..............................................85
[Picture Size] ...............................................85
[Quality] .......................................................86
[Sensitivity] ..................................................86
[White Balance] ...........................................87
[AF Mode] ....................................................89
[Quick AF] ....................................................90
[Face Recog.] ..............................................91
[Metering Mode] ..........................................91
[i.Exposure] .................................................91
[Min. Shtr Speed] ........................................92
[i.Resolution] ...............................................92
[Digital Zoom] ..............................................92
[Burst] .......................................................... 93
[Color Mode] ................................................93
[AF Assist Lamp] .........................................93
[Red-Eye Removal] .....................................94
[Stabilizer] ...................................................94
[Date Stamp] ...............................................95
[Clock Set] ...................................................95
Using the [Motion Picture] menu ....... 96
[Rec Mode] ..................................................96
[Rec Quality] ................................................97
[Active Mode] ..............................................98
[Continuous AF] ...........................................98
[Wind Cut] ...................................................98
Recording still pictures while a
motion picture is being recorded ....... 99
Application (View)
Editing motion pictures .................... 100
Capturing still pictures from motion
pictures ......................................................100
Splitting up motion pictures .......................100
Playing back still pictures recorded
using the burst function ................... 101
Different playback methods
[Playback Mode] ................................ 102
[Slide Show] ..............................................102
[Filtering Play] ...........................................104
[Calendar] ..................................................104
Using the [Playback] menu............... 105
[Upload Set] ..............................................105
[Title Edit] ..................................................106
[Place-Name Edit] .....................................107
[Text Stamp] ..............................................108
[Video Divide] ............................................109
[Resize] ..................................................... 110
[Cropping] .................................................. 111
[Favorite] ................................................... 112
[Print Set] .................................................. 113
[Protect] ..................................................... 114
[Face Rec Edit] .......................................... 114
[Copy] ........................................................ 115
Connecting with other devices
Viewing on TV screen ....................... 116
Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket .......... 117
VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ..... 118
Viewing 3D still pictures ............................ 119
Keep the recorded still pictures and
motion pictures .................................. 121
Copy by inserting the SD card into the
recorder ..................................................... 121
Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables
... 121
Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to
your computer ..........................................122
Keeping the 3D still pictures ......................122
Using with your PC ............................ 123
Copying still pictures and motion
pictures .....................................................124
Uploading pictures to image-sharing
websites ....................................................126
Printing ............................................... 127
Printing multiple pictures ...........................128
Print with date and text ..............................128
Making print settings on the camera .........129
Others
List of LCD monitor displays ............ 130
Message displays .............................. 132
Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 134
Usage cautions and notes ................ 141
User License Agreement for Location
Name Data ................................................145

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel14.1 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerYes
Total megapixels15.1 MP
Image sensor size1/2.33 \
Supported aspect ratios3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 pixels
Still image resolution(s)480 x 480, 640 x 360, 640 x 424, 640 x 480, 1536 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1920, 2048 x 1360, 2048 x 1536, 2304 x 2304, 2560 x 1440, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1920, 2736 x 2736, 3072 x 1728, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 3648 x 2056, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 4320 x 2432, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 3240
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom16 x
Combined zoom64 x
Extra/Smart zoom33.8 x
Focal length range4.3 - 68.8 mm
Maximum aperture number5.9
Minimum aperture number3.3
Number of aspheric elements3
Lens structure (elements/groups)12/10
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)464 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)29 mm
Focus adjustmentAuto
Normal focusing range0.5 - ∞/2.0 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (tele)1.0 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (wide)0.03 - ∞ m
Normal focusing range (tele)2 - ∞ m
Normal focusing range (wide)0.5 - ∞ m
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 2250, 3200, 6400, Auto
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure controlProgram AE
Light exposure correction± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Flash modesAuto, Flash off, Flash on, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)1 - 2.8 m
Flash range (wide)0.6 - 5 m
Video outAV
Digital SLRNo
Power source typeBattery
Video memory capacity29min. 59sec.
Scene modesBeach, Candlelight, Children, Fireworks, Night, Night portrait, Panorama, Party (indoor), Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Underwater
Image editingResizing, Rotating, Trimming
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade
Shooting modesAuto, Movie
Camera playbackMovie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Camera file systemExif 2.3
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, JPN
Video resolutions320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedM-JPEG
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Internal memory18 MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)460000 pixels
USB version2.0
Product colorBlack
Battery voltage3.6 V
Battery capacity895 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)260 shots
Cables includedAC, AV, USB
Bundled softwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.1 HD Lite Edition / QuickTime / Adobe Reader / Super LoiLoScope
Fastest camera shutter speed1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed60 s
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth33.4 mm
Width104.9 mm
Height57.6 mm
Weight197 g
Weight (including battery)219 g

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