Operating Instructions

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Preparations
2
Inserting battery and card
Preparations
1
Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)
Note
Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.
Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.
Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C-35 °C).
Do not disassemble or modify the charger.
Please purchase a new battery if battery life becomes significantly reduced.
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.
Battery can be topped up even if not fully depleted.
Battery (model-specific)
Charging light (CHARGE)
On: Charging in progress (approx. 120 min.)
Off: Charging complete
If light is flashing…
● Battery temperature is too high/too low →
Battery may still be charged, but it will
take longer as it must adjust to the room
temperature.
● Battery/charger connector is dirty →
clean with dry cloth.
Approximate battery life
Number of pictures:
270 [300
2
] (at 30-sec intervals)
1
(equivalent to approx. 135 [150
2
] mins)
1
Values based on CIPA standards. (P.91)
(Number reduced if intervals longer – 67 [75
2
] pictures if 2-minute intervals)
Playback time: Approx. 260 [280
2
] mins
Above figures may be reduced if intervals between recording are longer; if flash, zoom,
or POWER LCD are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).
2
DMC-TZ2
Battery
(check orientation)
Card
(check orientation)
Do not touch
connector
Caution
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on
(Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged).
The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memory card.
When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly
slower than advertised.
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand
recommended)
● SD memory cards, 8MB-2GB
● SDHC memory cards (4GB) → (P.11)
(4GB (or greater) cards without the SDHC logo are not of SD
standard.)
→ For recording picture/time capacity, see (P.92)
→ For model numbers and types,
see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)
MultiMediaCards (still images only)
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to
OFF
Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position and
open the lid
Completely insert battery and card
(both click into place)
Close lid
Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.
To remove
To remove battery,
move lever in direction
of arrow.
lever
Insert the battery terminals
and attach the battery to the
charger
Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.
Connect the AC mains lead
The AC mains
lead does not fit
entirely into the
AC input terminal.
A gap will remain as shown
right.
Detach the battery after
charging is complete
After charging is completed, be
sure to disconnect the AC mains
lead from the electrical outlet.
Charger (model-specific)
To remove card,
press down in centre.
Status indicator
SDHC logo
SDHC memory
card
OPEN
LOCK