Panasonic DMC-TZ18 Operations Instructions

Operating Instructions for advanced featuresDigital CameraModel No. DMC-TZ19DMC-TZ18Before use, please read these instructions completely.VQT3H47

18 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 19 Using the [Setup] menuSetting the menu (Continued)Menu type[Rec] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )[Motion Picture] menu (REC/PLAY sw

20 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 21For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17)Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)Item Settings, notes [Cust

22 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 23For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17)Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)Item Settings, notes [No.R

24 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 25Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Basic shooting operationFor details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17)

26 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 27Basic shooting operation (Continued) Taking pictures with automatic settings[Intelligent Auto] ModeRecording Mode: Mode dial

28 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 29Taking pictures with automatic settings[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued)Recording Mode: To use flash Select either (Aut

30 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 31 Taking pictures with your own settings[Program AE] ModeRecording Mode: Aligning the focus ●If a warning is displayed about

32 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 33 Taking pictures with zoomRecording Mode: Zoom In/OutCapture a wider area (wide-angle)Enlarge the subject (tele

34 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 35Taking pictures with zoom (Continued)Recording Mode: [i.ZOOM]The camera uses super resolution technology to in

36 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 37Taking pictures with zoom (Continued)Recording Mode: Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]Playback Mode: [Digit

2 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 3ContentsBefore useBefore use ... 5Standard Accessories ... 7

38 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 39 Deleting picturesPlayback Mode: Changing recording information displaySelect type of deletion • To use [Delete All] → go to

40 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 41 Taking pictures with flashRecording Mode: Display [Flash]Select the desired typeType, operations Uses[Auto] •

42 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 43 Taking close-up picturesRecording Mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you

44 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 45 Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment Taking pictures with self-timerRecording Mode:

46 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 47Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is difference between bringhtness of object and backgroun

48 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 49When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording purposes.Shutter speed is automati

50 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 51This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording

52 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 53 Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]Recording Mode: [Custom] Switch to your own settings and record Setti

54 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 55How to select a scene (→53)Using flash in Scene Modes (→41)Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued)Rec

56 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 57How to select a scene (→53)Using flash in Scene Modes (→41)Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued)Rec

4 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 5Contents (Continued) Before use Camera handlingKeep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ●Avoid using

58 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 59How to select a scene (→53)Using flash in Scene Modes (→41)Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued)Rec

60 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 61 Saving commonly used scenes [My Scene Mode]Recording Mode: Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] ModeRecording Mode: ●

62 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 63Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode (Continued)Recording Mode: Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face R

64 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 65Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] (Continued)Recording Mode: For [Rec] menu setting pr

66 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 67Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] (Continued)Recording Mode: For [Rec] menu setting pr

68 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 69 Useful features for travelFor [Setup] menu setting procedures (→17) [World Time] Set the recording date and time with the lo

70 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 71For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) Using the [Rec] menu [Quality]Set quality of picture. Recording Mode:

72 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 73For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17)Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB])Whit

74 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 75For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17)Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) ●In [Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes, the AF

76 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 77For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17)Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [i.Exposure]Automatically adjusts contrast and exposu

6 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 7Before use (Continued) Standard Accessories Always take a test shot firstBefore important events when you will use the camera

78 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 79For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17)Using the [Rec] menu (Continued)[Digital Zoom]Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Ext

80 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 81For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17)Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [AF Assist Lamp]Illuminates lamp when dark to facilit

82 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 83 Using the [Rec] menu for motion picturesRecording Mode: Using Quick menuFor [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17)[Rec Quality

84 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 85 Entering Text Viewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback)Playback Mode: Use the cursor buttons to enter names with th

86 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 87 Watching motion picturesPlayback Mode: Different playback methods [Playback Mode]Playback Mode: Motion pictures can be play

88 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 89Different playback methods [Playback Mode](Continued)Playback Mode: For switching [Playback Mode] procedure (→87) [Slide Show

90 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 91Different playback methods [Playback Mode](Continued)Playback Mode: Using the [Playback] menuPlayback Mode: For switching [P

92 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 93Using the [Playback] menu (Continued)Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17) Uploading to image-shari

94 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 95Using the [Playback] menu (Continued)Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17) Items that can be stampe

96 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 97Using the [Playback] menu (Continued)Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17)[Cropping]Enlarge your sti

8 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 9 Names of parts Charging the batteryAlways charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)Cursor buttonLeft cursor button

98 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 99Using the [Playback] menu (Continued)Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17) [Print Set]Picture/pictur

100 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 101Using the [Playback] menu (Continued)Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17) [Face Rec Edit]Edit or

102 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 103 Using with your PCStill/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. • S

104 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 105Using with your PC (Continued)∗1 New folders are created in the following cases: • When pictures are taken to folders conta

106 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 107Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card.For details, see the manual for your printer. Printing To c

108 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 109Printing (Continued) Viewing on TV screen Making print settings on the camera(Make settings before selecting [Print start]

110 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 111Press the [DISP.] button to change display (→39). List of LCD monitor displays In recording1 Recording Mode (→26)2 Picture

112 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 113Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor.Message displays[This memory card cannot be u

114 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 115Try checking these items (→114 - 119) first.(Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Try usin

116 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 117Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) LCD monitor LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. ●LCD monitor may dim if

10 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 11Charging the battery (Continued)Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating timeThe number of recordable p

118 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 119Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued)TV, computer, printerNo image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured. ●Not connec

120 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 121 Usage cautions and notesWhen in use ●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ●Ke

122 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 123Usage cautions and notes (Continued)Lens ●If lens is dirty:Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints,

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12 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 13 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the batterySet the camera ON/OFF switch to OFFSlide to the [OPEN] position and op

14 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 15Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery (Continued) Remaining battery and memory capacityDisplayed when no car

16 VQT3H47 VQT3H47 17 Setting the clock( The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) Setting the menuSet REC/PLAY switch to before turning