Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60

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Operating Instructions

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Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ60/DMC-ZS40

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Default Chapter1
- Default Chapter1
- Preparations8
Before Use8
- Condensation8
- Handling8
- About GPS10
Standard Accessories11
Names and Functions of Main Parts12
- Viewfinder (LVF)15
- [MENU/SET] Button / Cursor Button / Control Dial16
- Putting on the Hand Strap16
Charging Battery17
- Power Supply17
- Inserting the Battery18
- Charging the Battery19
- Guidelines for Number of Recordable Pictures and Operating Time22
- Remaining Battery22
Inserting and Removing the Card (Optional)24
Saving Your Pictures (Cards and Built-In Memory)25
- Recording Capacity Guidelines (Pictures/Recording Time)26
Setting the Clock28
- Changing Time Settings29
- Basics30
Sequence of Operations30
- Holding the Camera31
- Taking Still Pictures31
Using the Control Ring/Control Dial33
- Using Quick Menu34
Taking Pictures with Automatic Settings35
[Intelligent Auto] Mode35
- Using Flash35
- Take a Picture35
- Automatic Scene Detection36
- Defocusing the Background37
- [Motion Deblur]38
- [Ihandheld Night Shot]39
- [Ihdr]39
- AF Tracking40
- [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode41
- About [Intelligent Auto] Setting Items43
Taking Pictures with Your Own Settings [Program AE] Mode44
- Programme Shift45
Adjusting Focus47
Recording Motion Pictures48
- Taking Still Pictures While a Motion Picture Is Being Recorded51
Viewing Your Pictures52
Viewing Motion Pictures56
- Capturing Still Pictures from Motion Pictures57
Deleting Pictures58
- To Delete Multiple (up to 100)/To Delete All Pictures59
Setting the Menu60
- Menu Type61
Using the [Setup] Menu62
- [Clock Set]62
- [Auto Clock Set]62
- [World Time]62
- [Travel Date]62
- [Airplane Mode]62
- [Beep]63
- [Cust.set Mem.]64
- [Fn Button Set]64
- [Zoom Lever Set]64
- [Ring/Dial Set]64
- [Live View Mode]65
- [Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder]65
- [Monitor Luminance]66
- [Composition Guide]66
- [Guide Line]66
- [Histogram]67
- [Video Rec Area]67
- [Remaining Disp.]68
- [Lens Resume]68
- [MF Assist]68
- [Peaking]68
- [Economy]69
- [Auto Review]70
- [Exposure Comp. Reset]70
- [Self Timer Auto Off]70
- [No.reset]71
- [Reset]71
- [Reset Wi-Fi Settings]71
- No.reset/Reset71
- [USB Mode]72
- [TV Connection]72
- [Rotate Disp.]73
- [Version Disp.]74
- [Format]74
- [Language]74
Entering Text75
- Application (Record)76
Switching the Display of Recording Information, Etc76
Taking Pictures with the Composition Determined [Composition Guide]77
- Shutter Button78
Using the Level Gauge79
Using Zoom80
- Zoom Types and Use81
  - Optical Zoom81
  - Extra Optical Zoom81
- [Step Zoom]83
Taking Pictures with Flash85
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus88
- Taking Front-On Pictures of People (Face Detection)89
- Automatically Locking the Focus on a Moving Subject (AF Tracking)90
- Subject Not Centred in Picture (23-Area-Focusing)91
- Determined Position for Focus (1-Area-Focusing)91
Taking Close-Up Pictures (Macro Recording)93
- Focus Range94
- [Macro Zoom]95
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus96
Taking Pictures by Locking the99
Focus And/Or Exposure99
[AF/AE Lock]99
Taking Pictures with Exposure Compensation100
- Recording While Exposure Is Changed Automatically ([Auto Bracket])101
Burst Function102
- Recording Mode102
Taking Pictures with Self-Timer105
Taking Pictures by Setting the Aperture Value106
[Aperture-Priority] Mode106
Shutter Speed106
[Shutter-Priority] Mode107
[Manual Exposure] Mode108
Taking Pictures with Different Picture Effects110
[Creative Control] Mode110
- [Expressive]112
- [Retro]112
- [Old Days]112
- [High Key]113
- [Low Key]113
- [Sepia]113
- [Dynamic Monochrome]114
- [Impressive Art]114
- [High Dynamic]114
- [Cross Process]115
- [Toy Effect]115
- [Miniature Effect]116
- [Soft Focus]117
- [Star Filter]117
- [One Point Color]118
Recording Panorama Pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode119
- About Panorama Playback122
Taking Pictures According to the Scene [Scene Mode]123
- [Portrait]124
- [Soft Skin]124
- [Scenery]124
- [Sports]125
- [Night Portrait]125
- [Night Scenery]125
- [Handheld Night Shot]126
- [Hdr]126
- [Food]126
- [Baby]127
- [Pet]127
- [Sunset]127
- [High Sens.]128
- [Starry Sky]128
- [Glass Through]128
- [High Speed Video]129
- [3D Photo Mode]130
And Recording131
Registering Your Own Settings131
[Custom] Mode131
- [Cust.set Mem.]131
- [Custom]132
Registering Preferred Functions to the [Fn] Button133
Changing the Settings Assigned to the Control Ring/Control Dial134
- During Recording135
- Registering Face Pictures136
- Editing or Deleting Information about Registered Persons137
Recording with the Face Recognition Function [Face Recog.]135
Useful Features for Travel138
- [Travel Date]138
- [World Time]139
Using the [Rec] Menu140
- [Aspect Ratio]140
- [Picture Size]140
- [Quality]141
- [Sensitivity]142
- [ISO Limit Set]143
- [Extended ISO]143
- [White Balance]144
- [AF Mode]146
- [Quick AF]146
- [Face Recog.]146
- [AF/AE Lock]146
- [Metering Mode]147
- [I.exposure]147
- [Min. Shtr Speed]148
- [I.resolution]148
- [I.zoom]148
- [Digital Zoom]148
- [AF Assist Lamp]149
- [Red-Eye Removal]149
- [Motion Deblur]150
- [Ihandheld Night Shot]150
- [Ihdr]150
- [Stabilizer]150
- [Date Stamp]151
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu152
- [Rec Format]152
- [Rec Quality]152
- [Still Picture Size]153
- [Continuous AF]154
- [Level Shot]154
- [Wind Cut]155
- [Zoom MIC]155
- Application (View)156
Changing the Picture Information Display, Etc156
Playing Back Still Pictures Recorded Using the Burst Function157
Different Playback Methods [Playback Mode]159
- [2D/3D Settings]159
Selecting Pictures to Play Back [Filtering Play]160
- Narrowing down by Selecting Picture Type161
- Narrowing down by Selecting Place Name or Landmark Name of the Location Where the Pictures Were Taken161
- Narrowing down by Selecting Pictures Recorded at a Destination162
- Narrowing down by Selecting Picture Category or a Person in the Picture162
- Narrowing down by Selecting Recording Date163
- Narrowing down by Selecting Favourite Pictures163
Playing Back Pictures in Order Automatically [Slide Show]164
Searching by Recording Date [Calendar]166
Retouching Pictures167
- [Auto Retouch]167
- [Creative Retouch]168
Using the [Playback] Menu170
- [Location Logging]170
- [Title Edit]172
- [Place-Name Edit]173
- [Text Stamp]174
- [Retouch]175
- [Video Divide]176
- [Resize]177
- [Cropping]179
- [Favorite]180
- [Print Set]181
- [Protect]182
- [Face Rec Edit]183
- [Copy]184
- Wi-Fi/Nfc185
Wi-Fi ® Function and NFC Function185
- [Airplane Mode]187
What You Can Do with the Wi-Fi Function188
Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone/Tablet189
- Installing the Smartphone/Tablet App "Panasonic Image App189
- Connecting to a Smartphone/Tablet190
- Changing the Connection Method193
- Connecting to a Smartphone/Tablet Using NFC Function194
- Compatible Models194
- Taking Pictures Via a Smartphone/Tablet (Remote Recording)196
- Playing Back Pictures in the Camera on a Smartphone/Tablet197
- Saving Pictures in the Camera to the Smartphone/Tablet197
- Easily Transferring Pictures in the Camera198
- Sending Pictures in the Camera to Social Networking Services200
- Sending Location Information to the Camera from a Smartphone/Tablet201
- Operating the Camera to Send Pictures to a Smartphone or Tablet202
Displaying Still Pictures on a TV207
Wireless Printing209
Sending Pictures to AV Equipment211
Sending Pictures to a PC216
Using WEB Services221
- When Sending Images to WEB Service222
- When Sending Images to [Cloud Sync. Service]227
Using “LUMIX CLUB”231
- Using "LUMIX CLUB231
- About the [LUMIX CLUB]231
- Configuring the External AV Device Settings236
Transferring Pictures Automatically [Smart Transfer]238
- Setting [Smart Transfer]240
- [Auto Transfer]241
- Turn off the Camera241
- [Transfer Now]242
- [Set Destination]243
- [Charge Priority]244
- [Display Log]244
About Connections245
- [Via Network]245
- Connecting Via a Wireless Access Point246
- [Direct] Connecting Directly249
- Connecting Quickly with the same Settings as Used Previously ([History Connection]/[Favorite Connection])250
- Settings for Sending Pictures253
  - Send Images While Recording253
  - Changing the Settings for Sending Images254
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu255
Using the GPS Function to Record the Location of a Picture257
- [GPS Setting]258
- [Repositioning]261
- [GPS Area Select]263
- [Area Info. Set]264
- [Airplane Mode]264
Adjusting the Time Using GPS265
- Operating Environment266
- Using the Wi-Fi Function to Update270
- Checking the Expiration Date of the GPS Assist Data271
Reducing the Time Required for Positioning266
- Using the "GPS Assist Tool266
Registering My Landmark272
Using the GPS Log273
- Recording the GPS Log273
- Outputting the GPS Log File275
- Deleting the GPS Log276
- Connecting with Other Devices277
Viewing on TV Screen277
- VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)279
- Viewing 3D Still Pictures281
Storing Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures in the Recorder283
- Copying by Inserting the Card into the Recorder283
- Dubbing Playback Pictures Via AV Cables (Optional)283
Storing Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures on Your PC284
- About Supplied Software285
- Installing Supplied Software286
- Downloading SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE287
- Copying Still Pictures and Motion Pictures288
Printing291
- Printing Multiple Pictures293
- Printing with Date and Text293
- Making Print Settings on the Camera294
List of LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Displays295
- In Recording295
- In Playback298
Message Displays300
Q&A Troubleshooting305
Usage Cautions and Notes316
- User Licence Agreement for Location Name Data320

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