Panasonic DMC-TZ2 Operating Instructions Manual

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30026 VQT1B74 VQT1B74 27Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (P.73).It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (aselectromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).CardsAlways format (P.73) cards in this camera before first use.If the switch on the card is set to ‘LOCK’, operations suchas formatting, copying, and deleting cannot be performed.Compatible memory cards → (P.15)Recording picture/time capacity → (P.92)Built-in memory (approx. 12.7 MB)Used as a temporary save destination when you have no card.May take longer to access than cards.Clipboard pictures (P.58) are saved to built-in memory.Recording picture capacity estimates (default settings)Save destination Built-in memory memory card (Example)12.7 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GBPictures (DMC-TZ3) 2 68 135 270 550Pictures (DMC-TZ2) 3 81 160 320 660The number of pictures that may be recorded varies greatly according - to aspect settings(P.51), picture size (P.52), and quality (P.53) settings, in addition to the capacity of thecard. (For more details: P.92)Basics1 Taking pictures (Continued) Basics2 Taking pictures with zoomSubjects can be enlarged by ten times with ‘Optical zoom’ and up to 15 (13.8 ) times with‘Extra optical zoom’. ‘Digital zoom’ can then be used to multiply this effect by four timesfurther. (28-280 mm: 35 mm film camera equivalent)Zoom typesType Optical zoom Extra optical zoom (EZ) Digital zoomMax.enlargement 10x 15x 1 , 13.8x 2 , 13x 112.6x 1 , 12x, 11.6x 240x (including optical zoom: 10x)60x (including extra optical zoom: 15x)Picture quality No loss No loss Deteriorates by factor of enlargementConditions None Select picture size(P.52) marked with‘D. ZOOM’ (P.56) set to ‘ON’ in RECmenuScreen displaydisplayedDisplays digital zoom areaWithin digital zoom area AF areabecomes larger when pressingshutter button halfwayMode dial1 DMC-TZ3 only, 2 DMC-TZ2 only (Zoom ratio depends on ASPECT RATIO and PICT.SIZE.)Entering digital zoom areaOnce the bar stops before the digital zoomarea, continue to hold the zoom lever, orrelease it once then push it again.To recall zoom ratio from time power was turned off ‘ZOOM RESUME’ (P.20)Enlarge (Tele) Restore (Wide)Turn to W sideTurn to T sideThe enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate.Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.Do not block the lens barrel (P.12) movement while zooming.Zoom cannot be adjusted during motion picture recording.A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled pictures ofclose objects, while using more telescopic zoom may result in more colouring appearingaround the outlines of objects.The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated – thisis not a fault.When using extra optical zoom, zoom movement may stop momentarily near maxim umW (1x), but this is not a fault.The Optical image stabilizer may be less effective when using digital zoom. It isrecommended that you use a tripod and the self-timer (P.35).Picture save destinationPictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.This means that an operation is in progress, such as therecording, reading, or deleting of pictures. Do not turn off thepower or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional) (this may cause damage to or loss of data).CardBuilt-in memoryCard Built-in memoryWhen in operationare Illuminated red.Bar stops momentarilyDigital zoom areaDMC-TZ2Switch (LOCK)