Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30 - Operating Instructions Manual

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VQT4C14-1

M0212KZ1042

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ30/DMC-ZS20

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Main Page

Default Chapter1
- Operating Instructions1
- Table of Contents2
Before Use6
- About GPS8
Standard Accessories9
Names and Functions of Main Parts10
- Cursor Button11
- Touch Operations12
Charging Battery13
- Inserting the Battery14
- Charging the Battery15
- Remaining Battery16
- Guidelines for Number of Recordable Pictures and Operating Time17
- Recording Motion Pictures18
Inserting and Removing the Card (Optional)19
Picture Save Destination (Cards and Built-In Memory)20
- Displaying the Picture Recording Capacity21
- Recording Capacity Guidelines (Pictures/Recording Time)22
Setting the Clock23
- To Change Time Setting24
Sequence of Operations25
- Taking Still Pictures26
Taking Pictures with Your Own Settings27
[Program AE] Mode27
How to Adjust Focus28
Touching the Screen and Recording (Touch Shutter Function)29
Touching the Screen and Adjusting the Focus and Exposure (Touch AF/AE Function)30
Taking Pictures with Automatic Settings31
[Intelligent Auto] Mode31
- About Flash31
- Automatic Scene Detection32
- About the Happy Colour Setting32
- [Motion Deblur]33
- [Ihandheld Nite Shot]33
- [Ihdr] (Intelligent High Dynamic Range)34
- AF Tracking35
- [Intelligent Auto] Mode Restrictions36
Taking Motion Pictures37
- Recording Still Pictures While a Motion Picture Is Being Recorded41
Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]42
- View Pictures42
- Viewing a List of Pictures "Multi Playback43
- Zooming in and Viewing "Playback Zoom43
- Viewing Pictures by Their Recording Date "Calendar Playback44
Viewing Motion Pictures45
- Capturing Still Pictures from Motion Pictures47
- [Video Divide]48
Deleting Pictures49
- To Delete Multiple (up to 100)/To Delete All Pictures50
Setting the Menu51
- Menu Type52
- Using Quick Menu53
Using the [Setup] Menu54
- [Clock Set]54
- [Auto Clock Set]54
- [World Time]54
- [Travel Date]54
- [Beep]54
- [Volume]55
- [Cust.set Mem.]55
- [LCD Display]55
- [LCD Mode]55
- [Guide Line]56
- [Histogram]56
- [Video Rec Area]56
- [Zoom Resume]56
- [Economy]57
- [Auto Review]57
- [No.reset]58
- [Reset]58
- [USB Mode]58
- Output59
- [VIERA Link]59
- [3D Playback]59
- [Rotate Disp.]60
- [Version Disp.]60
- [Format]60
- Language61
- [Demo Mode]61
Changing Recording Information Display62
Using Zoom63
- Using the Zoom by Performing Touch Operations64
- Zoom Types and Use65
Taking Pictures with Flash66
Taking Close-Up Pictures68
- Focus Range68
- [Macro Zoom]69
Taking Pictures with Self-Timer70
Taking Pictures with Exposure Compensation71
- Recording While Exposure Is Changed Automatically ([Auto Bracket])72
Determine Aperture and Shutter Speed and Record73
- [Aperture-Priority] Mode73
- [Shutter-Priority] Mode73
- [Manual Exposure] Mode74
Taking Pictures with Different Picture Effects75
[Creative Control] Mode75
Taking Pictures According to the Scene [Scene Mode]77
- [Portrait]78
- [Soft Skin]78
- [Scenery]78
- [Panorama Shot]78
- [Sports]80
- [Night Portrait]80
- [Night Scenery]80
- [Handheld Night Shot]80
- [Hdr]81
- [Food]81
- [Baby]81
- [Pet]81
- [Sunset]82
- [High Sens.]82
- [Glass Through]82
- [Underwater]82
- [High Speed Video]83
Taking 3D Pictures [3D Photo Mode]84
Register Your Own Settings and Record [Custom] Mode85
- [Cust.set Mem.]85
- [Custom]86
Burst Function87
Recording with the Face Recognition Function [Face Recog.]89
- Registering Face Pictures90
- Editing or Deleting Information about Registered Persons91
Useful Features for Travel92
- [Travel Date]92
- [World Time]93
Entering Text94
Using the [Rec] Menu95
- [Aspect Ratio]95
- [Picture Size]95
- [Quality]96
- [Sensitivity]96
- [White Balance]97
- [AF Mode]99
- [Quick AF]100
- [Face Recog.]101
- [Metering Mode]101
- [I.exposure]101
- [Min. Shtr Speed]102
- [I.resolution]102
- [Digital Zoom]102
- [Burst]103
- [Color Mode]103
- [AF Assist Lamp]103
- [Red-Eye Removal]104
- [Stabilizer]104
- [Date Stamp]105
- [Clock Set]105
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu106
- [Rec Mode]106
- [Rec Quality]107
- [Continuous AF]108
- [Wind Cut]108
Playing Back Still Pictures Recorded Using the Burst Function109
Different Playback Methods [Playback Mode]111
- [2D/3D Settings]111
- [Slide Show]112
- [Filtering Play]114
- [Calendar]114
Retouching Pictures115
- [Auto Retouch]115
- [Creative Retouch]116
Using the [Playback] Menu117
- [Upload Set]117
- [Title Edit]118
- [Edit GPS Data]118
- [Text Stamp]119
- [Resize]121
- [Cropping]122
- [Favorite]123
- [Print Set]124
- [Protect]125
- [Face Rec Edit]126
- [Copy]127
Using the GPS Function to Record the Location of a Picture128
- Using the GPS Function to Execute Positioning129
- Displaying the Status and Result of Positioning130
- Executing the Positioning Function Right Away to Update the Current Location132
- Changing Place Name Information to be Displayed134
- Disabling the Positioning Function When the Camera Is Turned off135
Changing the Place Name Information to be Recorded136
Changing the Recorded GPS Information137
- [Edit Location]137
- [Edit Place Name]138
Adjusting the Time Using GPS140
Reducing the Time Required for Positioning141
- About the "GPS Assist Tool141
- Using the "GPS Assist Tool142
  - Updating the GPS Assist Data144
  - Checking the Expiration Date of the GPS Assist Data145
Using the Map Function146
- Confirming the Place Where You Took a Picture Using a Map146
- Displaying Your Current Location on a Map147
- Displaying Only Pictures Taken in the same Area148
- Displaying a Map by Selecting a Country or Region149
Using the Map Data on the DVD (Supplied)150
- Installing "LUMIX Map Tool150
  - Copying the Map Data to a Memory Card151
Registering My Landmark153
- Registering My Landmark from a Map153
- Registering the Recording Location as My Landmark154
- Selecting My Landmark and Displaying It on a Map155
- Editing or Deleting My Registered Landmark155
Viewing on TV Screen156
- VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)158
- Viewing 3D Still Pictures160
Keep the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures162
- Copy by Inserting the SD Card into the Recorder162
- Dubbing Playback Pictures Via AV Cables (Optional)162
- Use "Photofunstudio" to Copy to Your Computer163
Using with Your PC164
- Copying Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Recorded in [MP4] and [High Speed Video] Scene Mode (Except AVCHD Motion Pictures)165
- Uploading Pictures to Image-Sharing Websites167
Printing168
- Printing Multiple Pictures170
- Print with Date and Text170
- Making Print Settings on the Camera171
List of LCD Monitor Displays172
Message Displays176
Q&A Troubleshooting179
Usage Cautions and Notes186
- Licence Agreement for Place Name and Map Data190

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