Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-TZ20
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the operation
of this camera are contained in “Operating
Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”
in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to
read it.
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Dear Customer,
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About the battery pack
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic
Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them
handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components,
menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those
shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material
for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even
for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Information for Your Safety
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above
60 °C or incinerate.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED
WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST
BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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Product identification marking
Product
Digital camera
Location
Bottom
Bottom
Battery charger
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About the battery charger
-If you see this symbol-
CAUTION!
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS
WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE
HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED
CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord
is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is
connected to an electrical outlet.
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Cautions for Use
• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15/RP-CDHM30:
optional).
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual
smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer
Care Centre on 132600.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely
affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect
AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
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Contents
Standard accessories
Information for Your Safety .......2
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part
numbers are as of January 2011.
Before use
Basics
Battery pack
DMW-BCG10E
• Charge the battery
before use.
AC cable
K2CJ29A00002
Standard accessories ................7 Selecting the Recording
Names of parts............................8 Mode ..........................................19
Battery pack is indicated as
battery pack or battery in the
text.
Cursor button ...................................9
Hand strap
VFC4297
Taking pictures with automatic
Touch operations......................10
settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode.............20
USB connection cable
K1HY08YY0017
Preparations
AF Tracking....................................21
Taking motion pictures ............22
Viewing your pictures
Battery charger
DE-A66A
Charging the battery ................12
Inserting and removing the card
AV cable
K1HY08YY0018
[Normal Play] ............................23
Deleting pictures ......................23
Battery charger is indicated as
battery charger or charger in
the text.
(optional)/the battery................14
Picture save destination
(cards and built-in memory) ...........15
Setting the clock.......................16
About GPS .....................................17
Others
CD-ROM
VFF0768
• Software:
Stylus Pen
VGQ0C14
Reading the Operating
Setting the menu ......................18
Use it to install the
software on your PC.
Operating Instructions
Instructions (PDF format) ........24
Specifications...........................26
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• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in
memory when you are not using a card.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the
supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal
and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with
the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded
by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was
obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is
granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
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The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual
product.
Names of parts
Camera ON/OFF switch
Cursor button
Shutter button
Mode dial
[MENU/SET]
Up cursor button (▲)
(menu display/set/finish)
•
Exposure Compensation,
Auto Bracket etc.
Flash
Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp
Left cursor button (◄)
• Self-timer
Right cursor button (►)
• Flash
Lens barrel
Lens
Down cursor button (▼)
• Macro Mode etc.
Speaker
GPS antenna
Zoom lever
GPS status
indicator
In this manual, the button that is used is indicated by▲▼◄►.
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Microphone
Hand strap eyelet
LCD monitor
Motion picture
button
[EXPOSURE] button
[DISP.] button
We recommend using the
supplied hand strap to avoid
dropping the camera.
REC/PLAY switch
[Q.MENU]/[
/
]
(Delete/Return) button
Tripod receptacle
• Ensure that the tripod is stable.
HDMI socket
Card/Battery door
Release lever
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
DC coupler cover
We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the
AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
If the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or the AC adaptor being
disconnected, the motion picture being recorded using the AC adaptor
will not be recorded.
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Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional).
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC5; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) are
used.
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Touch operations
This camera’s touch panel senses pressure that is applied to the screen.
If the type of sheet to protect LCD screens that are available on the
market is to be used, observe the precautions that are contained with
the sheet. (Some types of protective sheets may impair the screen’s
visual recognition and ease of operation.)
If the camera is used with a protective sheet available on the market
attached to its screen or if the screen is not very responsive, touch the
screen with a little more pressure.
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Touch
To “touch” is to press the touch panel and then pull the finger back
again.
If your hand is pressed against the touch panel when holding the
camera, the touch panel will not work properly.
Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball
point pens.
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Do not press the touch panel with your fingernails.
Clean the LCD monitor with a soft dry cloth if there are fingerprints or
other kinds of dirt on it.
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Touching is used to select icons or pictures, among other actions.
• Touch an icon near its centre. If multiple icons are touched simultaneously, the
camera may not operate normally.
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Stylus pen
The stylus pen (supplied) comes in handy when doing the kinds of jobs
that require close or careful operation and your fingertips are too large
to perform the operations easily.
Drag
To “drag” is to touch and slide your finger across the touch panel
surface.
• Do not use a pen other than the pen supplied.
• Keep the stylus pen out of the reach of infants and small children.
• Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when storing. LCD
monitor may break when the stylus pen is pressed strongly against
the LCD monitor.
Dragging (sliding your finger across the screen) is used to scroll the pictures or
change the range of the pictures displayed.
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Charging the battery
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About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10E.
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet
Charging light
([CHARGE])
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very
similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase
in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately
protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised
that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a
result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe
products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic
battery pack is used.
On: Charging in progress
(approx. 130 min. if
fully depleted)
Off: Charging complete
Detach the battery after charging is completed
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Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
Number of recordable
Approx. 260 pictures
pictures
• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can
be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCG10E) supports
this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit
are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by
other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do
not support this function cannot be used.) Panasonic cannot in
any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries
which have been manufactured by other companies and are not
genuine Panasonic products.
Recording time
Playback time
Approx. 130 min
Approx. 210 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• [Program AE] Mode.
• [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF]
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge
the battery and set the clock before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C - 30 °C).
• Temperature: 23 °C/Humidity: 50 %RH when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the
Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
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Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every
recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the
temperature of the battery decreases.
Insert the battery terminals and attach
the battery to the charger
The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary
according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may
be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in
colder climates.
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.
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Inserting and removing the card
(optional)/the battery
Set the camera ON/OFF switch
to OFF and slide the release
lever ( ) to [OPEN] before
opening the lid
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
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Built-in memory (approx. 18 MB)
The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when
the card being used becomes full.
The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access
time for a card.
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[OPEN] [LOCK]
Insert the battery and card,
making sure that their
orientation is correct
Battery: Insert all the way firmly until a
locking sound is heard, and check
that the lever is hooked over the
battery.
Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards
(Panasonic brand recommended)
Type of Card
Capacity
Notes
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SD
8 MB – 2 GB
• Using a card of SD speed “Class 4” or above
is recommended for recording motion pictures
in [AVCHD].
Memory Cards
SDHC
Memory Cards
SDXC
4 GB – 32 GB
48 GB, 64 GB
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Using a card of SD speed “Class 6” or above
Card: Insert all the way firmly until it clicks.
is recommended for recording motion pictures
in “Motion JPEG”.
Memory Cards
• Can be used with devices compatible with the
respective formats.
Close lid
Slide to the [LOCK] position.
• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that
your computer and other devices support this
type of card.
• Only the cards listed on the left with the given
capacities are supported.
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To remove
• To remove battery:
• To remove card:
move lever in direction of arrow.
press down in centre.
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SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds.
Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related
materials.
(Example)
Lever
Latest information:
(This Site is English only.)
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Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10E).
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this
product.
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Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Insert the card fully, otherwise it may be damaged.
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Setting the clock
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
When [Please set the home area] is displayed,
press [MENU/SET]
Turn on the power ( )
Press ◄► to set your home
area and press [MENU/SET]
The current time and home area are set.
• [GPS Setting] turns [ON].
• Turn on power again and check the time
display.
Press [MENU/SET] ( ) while the
message is displayed
Press ◄► to select the items
(year, month, day, hour, minute,
display order or time display
format), and press ▲▼ to set
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To change the time setting
Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform
• To cancel → Press [
/
].
and
.
Press [MENU/SET]
Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET]
• To return to the previous screen, press [
/
].
Press ◄ to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]
if automatically correcting time of day using the
GPS function
About GPS
When GPS is used, the camera performs the following functions.
• Records location name information and the latitude and longitude
for the positioned location on the recorded pictures
• Corrects automatically to the current time
• To manually set date and time →select [No].
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When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works
even if the camera’s power is off.
• Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments
and meters. During airplane takeoff and landing or in other
restricted area, set [GPS Setting] to [OFF] or , then turn the
camera’s power off.
• When [GPS Setting] is [ON], power will drain from the battery
even if the camera’s power is OFF.
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Setting the menu
Selecting the Recording Mode
Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus.
Turn on the power ( )
Example: Setting [AF Mode] from
to
in the [Program AE] Mode
Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch
( ) to
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu
Switching to the [Rec] menu
Switch the mode by rotating the
mode dial ( )
Select [Rec], and press [MENU/SET].
• The menu type can also be selected by
touch operations.
[Intelligent Auto] Mode
Take pictures with automatic settings.
[Program AE] Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
[Aperture-Priority] Mode
Press ▲▼ to select [AF Mode]
and then press [MENU/SET]
• Depending on the item, its setting may not
appear or it may be displayed in a different
way.
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you
set.
[Shutter-Priority] Mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you
set.
Press ▲▼ to select
press [MENU/SET] to set
and then
[Manual Exposure] Mode
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which
are manually adjusted.
Press [ ] several times to
/
[Custom] Mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered setting.
close the menu
[3D Photo Mode]
Record 3D still pictures.
[Scene Mode]
Take pictures according to the scene.
[My Scene Mode]
Take pictures in frequently-used Scene Modes.
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[Intelligent Auto] Mode
Recording Mode:
Taking pictures with automatic settings
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Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as
“face,” “movement,” “brightness,” and “distance” just by pointing the
camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without
the need to make settings manually.
Automatic Scene Detection
Camera identifies the scene when pointed at the subject, and makes
optimum settings automatically. The type of scene detected is indicated
by a blue icon for two seconds.
People are detected.
Baby is detected.
Shutter button
Turn on the power ( )
Scenery is detected.
Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch
( ) to
People and night scenery are detected.
(Only when
is selected)
Night scenery is detected.
Set the mode dial ( ) to
Recognises night scenes without a tripod.
A close-up shot is detected.
A sunset is detected.
Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when the scene does not
correspond to any of the above.
If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines
that people appear as subjects in the picture (
Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure are adjusted for the
recognised faces.
,
,
), Face
Take pictures
AF Tracking
Press halfway
(press lightly and focus)
Press fully
(press the button
all the way to record)
This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and
adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving.
• If jitter becomes noticeable, use both hands, keep your arms close
to your body, and stand with your feet at shoulder width.
Perform these operations with the touch shutter function released.
• Focus display (
)
Touch the subject
• When switching to lock on to another subject
→ Touch the other subject.
(In focus: lit / Not in focus: flashing)
• The AF area ( ) is displayed around
the subject’s face by the Face Detection
function. In other cases, it is displayed at
the point on the subject which is in focus.
• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm/
• To release AF tracking → Touch
.
Max. T: 1 m and above
(7 × to 11 × is 2 m to
)
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