Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Operating Instructions Manual

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12 VQT1P79 VQT1P79 13Before use StandardAccessoriesDo a test shot first!Check first to see if you can take picturesand record sounds (motion pictures/pictures with audio) successfully.We will not compensate for failed/lost recording or for direct/indirectdamage.Panasonic will not provide compensationeven if damage is caused by faults withcamera or card.Certain pictures cannot be playedback• Pictures edited on a computer• Pictures taken or edited on a differentcamera(Pictures taken or edited on this cameramay also not be able to be played backon other cameras)Software on the CD-ROM suppliedThe following actions are prohibited:• Making duplicates (copying) for sale orrent• Copying onto networksAvoid shocks, vibration, andpressure• Avoid exposing the camera to strongvibration or shock; e.g. dropping orhitting the camera, or sitting down withthe camera in your pocket.(Attach strap to avoid dropping camera)• Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.Do not get the camera wet or insertforeign objects• Do not expose the camera to water, rain,or seawater.(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft,dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first ifwet with seawater, etc.)• Avoid exposing lens and socket to dustor sand, and do not allow liquids to leakinto gaps around buttons.Avoid condensation caused bysudden changes in temperature andhumidity• When moving between places ofdifferent temperature or humidity, placecamera into a plastic bag and allow toadjust to conditions before use.• If the lens clouds up, switch off thepower and leave for about two hours toallow camera to adjust to conditions.• If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe witha soft, dry cloth.Grip areaPart numbers are as of January 2008Battery PackCGA-S007A(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)Battery ChargerDE-A45B(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)Battery CarryingCaseVYQ3680StrapVFC4297USB ConnectionCableK1HA08CD0019AV CableK1HA08CD0020CD-ROMPlease dispose of all packagingappropriately.Optional accessories (P.104)• Cards are optional. You can recordor play back pictures on the built-inmemory when you are not using a card.(P.18)• If any accessories are lost, customersin the USA should contact Panasonic’sparts department at 1 800 833-9626and customers in Canada shouldcontact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information aboutobtaining replacement parts.Read firstLens• If lens is dirty:Images may appear slightly white if lens isdirty (fingerprints, etc.).Turn the power on, hold the extracted lensbarrel with your fingers, and gently wipethe lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.• Do not leave in direct sunlight.Camera ON/OFF switchDo not touch the lensbarrier, as this maydamage lens. Becareful when removingcamera from bag, etc.When using tripod• Do not apply excessive force or tightenscrews at an angle (may damagecamera, screw hole, or label.)• Ensure that the tripod is stable.(Read the tripod’s instruction manual.)When transportingSwitch off power.We recommend using a genuine leathercase (DMW-CT3, sold separately).To prevent damage and faultsPlease also refer to ‘Usage cautions andnotes’ (P.98).LCD monitor characteristicsExtremely high precision technology is employed to produce theLCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or brightspots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction.The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixelswith a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spotswill not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.Unit temperatureThe camera may become warm during use. (Especially griparea, etc.)This does not cause a problem with the performance or qualityof the camera.