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Panasonic LUMIX DC-TZ90GN Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.
More detailed operating instructions are available in "Operating
Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)". To read it, download
it from the website. (→60)
GN
Digital Camera
DC-TZ90
Model No.
DVQX1246ZA
M0417KZ0

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  • Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DC-TZ90 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, 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.
  • Page 3 ■ About the battery pack CAUTION • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. • When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. •...
  • Page 4 ■ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work. “High Speed HDMI micro cable”...
  • Page 5 • To clean your camera, remove the battery, the DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional) or a card, or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. • Do not press the monitor with excessive force. •...
  • Page 6 • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents ■ Information for Your Safety ...... 2 Playback ■ Preparations Viewing your pictures ......38 ■ [Beauty Retouch] ........39 ■ Before use..........8 ■ [Light Composition] ........ 40 ■ Standard accessories ....... 9 ■ Names and Functions of Main Parts ..10 Menu ■...

  • Page 8: Preparations

    Preparations Before use ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

  • Page 9: Standard Accessories

    SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB) – Depending on recording conditions, the required card differs. Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.) • Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories.

  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts 31 30 29 DVQX1246 (ENG)
  • Page 11 Wi-Fi connection lamp 19 [ ] ([Post Focus]) button (→31) / ● [Fn2] button (→22) Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 20 Control dial (→21) adaptor (DMW-AC10G: optional). 21 [Q.MENU/ ] (Cancel) button / (→59) ] (Delete) button (→38) / When using an AC adaptor (DMW- [Fn3] button (→22)

  • Page 12: Inserting And Removing The Battery Or Sd Memory Card (Optional)

    Press the centre of the card. arrow. Pull out Press ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10E). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Preparations Charging the battery • The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10E. • We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). Make sure that the camera is turned off. Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to the AC adaptor (supplied) ( ) or a PC ( ) USB connection cable...
  • Page 14 Preparations ■ Charging lamp indications Charging lamp On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.) Flashing: Charging error (→53) ■ Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Approx.

  • Page 15: Setting The Clock

    Preparations Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on Press [MENU/SET] Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute), and press to set Press [MENU/SET] When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press...

  • Page 16: Basics

    Basics Basic operations Holding the camera • Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp, microphone, or speaker with your fingers or other objects. Flash/AF Assist Lamp Microphone Speaker Adjusting the angle of the monitor • Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor.
  • Page 17 Basics ● When you open the monitor, the display automatically switches to monitor display, and the [LVF] button and eye sensor are disabled. Shutter button (Taking pictures) Press the shutter button halfway (press lightly) to focus on the subject Aperture value Shutter speed Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated...
  • Page 18 Basics Zoom lever (Use zoom) Capture a wider area Enlarge the subject   (wide-angle) (telephoto)  The zoom speed varies according to how far you rotate the lever. ■ Zoom types and use Optical Zoom: You can zoom in without degrading the picture quality. Maximum magnification: 30x Extra optical zoom: This function works when picture sizes with [...
  • Page 19 Basics Mode dial (Select the recording mode) Set to the desired recording mode • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode. Intelligent Auto Mode (→24) Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (→24) Programme AE Mode Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Aperture-Priority AE Mode Determine aperture, then take pictures.
  • Page 20 Basics Cursor button • Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. You can perform the following operations while recording. (Some items or settings cannot be selected depending on the mode or display style the camera is in.) ] (Exposure compensation) ( ) •...
  • Page 21 Basics Control ring/Control dial You can use the control ring/control dial to change the settings for recording. Following are the pre-assigned settings.  Mode dial Control dial Control ring Step Zoom — Programme Shift Aperture adjustment Shutter speed adjustment  ...
  • Page 22 Basics Function buttons • [Fn1] to [Fn4] are buttons on the camera. • [Fn5] to [Fn9] are touch icons. They are displayed by touching the [ ] tab on the recording screen. • You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons or icons with [Fn Button Set] (→43) in [Custom] menu.

  • Page 23: Setting The Menu

    Basics Setting the menu Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu Press to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] • The setting methods vary depending on the menu item. Press [Q.MENU/ ] button repeatedly until the recording or playback screen reappears •...

  • Page 24: Recording

    Recording Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording mode: This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the camera optimises settings to match the subject and recording environment. Set mode dial to [ •...

  • Page 25: [Self Shot]

    Recording [Self Shot] Recording mode: You can easily take pictures of yourself while looking at the screen. Rotate the monitor as shown in the figure Touch the item • You can record with the 4K Photo function by touching [ ] (4K Selfie).
  • Page 26 Recording ■ Changing the way the shutter is released In [Shutter], you can select the way you start recording without pressing the shutter button. We recommend that you avoid using the shutter button when, for example, jitter occurs during shutter operation. ] (Touch): This function enables you to focus and record still pictures simply by touching the subjects that appear on the screen.
  • Page 27 Recording Taking pictures of yourself in Panorama Shot Mode By recording with Panorama Shot Mode, you can enjoy a variety of self-portraits, such as those with your friends or those incorporating a wide background. Set mode dial to [ Rotate the monitor to enable Self Shot Mode Read the recording instructions, and touch [Next] or [Start] Point the camera at the front, and strike a pose while look at the monitor...

  • Page 28: Recording With The 4K Photo Function

    Recording Recording with the 4K Photo function Recording mode: You can take burst pictures of approximately 8 million pixels with a burst rate of 30 fps. You can select and save a frame from the burst file. • To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. Press [ ] button Press...
  • Page 29 Recording Record a 4K photo • Burst pictures are saved as a single 4K burst file in the MP4 format. • When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection screen will be displayed automatically. • You can compare multiple frames captured in a 4K burst file, overlay the bright areas, and combine them into one picture.
  • Page 30 Recording Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving Select a picture with the [ ] on the playback screen, and press • In the case of recording with [ ] ([4K Pre- Burst]), proceed to the step Drag the slide bar to perform rough scene selection Drag to select the frame you want to save as a picture...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Focus After Recording ([Post Focus] / [Focus Stacking])

    Recording Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus] / [Focus Stacking]) Recording mode: You can record 4K burst pictures while changing the focus point and then select a focus point after recording. This function is best for non-moving subjects. You can select multiple focus points and combine them into one picture. ([Focus Stacking]) •...
  • Page 32 Recording ● If the surrounding temperature is high or [Post Focus] recording is performed continuously, [ ] may be displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait until the camera cools down. ● During recording, the angle of view will be narrower. Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus]) On the playback screen, select the image...
  • Page 33 Recording Select the focus range to combine and create a single picture ([Focus Stacking]) Touch [ ] on screen in step of “Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus])” (→32) Choose a stacking method and touch it Automatically select photos suitable for stacking and combine them into one picture.

  • Page 34: Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture

    Recording Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture Recording mode: You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD standard, as well as motion pictures or 4K motion pictures recorded in MP4. Press the motion picture button to start recording Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time...
  • Page 35 Recording ■ Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate → [Motion Picture] → [Rec Format] Settings: [AVCHD] / [MP4] → [Motion Picture] → [Rec Quality] When [AVCHD] is selected:  [FHD/28M/50p] / [FHD/17M/50i] / [FHD/24M/25p] ● [AVCHD] motion pictures: Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording when the file size exceeds 4 GB.

  • Page 36: [4K Live Cropping]

    Recording [4K Live Cropping] Recording mode: By cropping your motion picture down from the 4K angle of view to Full High Definition, you can record a motion picture that pans and zooms in/out while leaving the camera in a fixed position. •...
  • Page 37 Recording Set the crop start frame and press Start Start [MENU/SET] to set • Set the crop end frame as well. • When making settings for the first time, a crop start frame of size 1920×1080 is displayed. Size Size •...

  • Page 38: Playback

    Playback Viewing your pictures Press [ ] (Playback) button Press to select a picture to be displayed ● By holding down [ ] (Playback) button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in playback mode. ● When [Lens Retraction] (→43) is set to [ON], the lens barrel is retracted after approx.

  • Page 39: [Beauty Retouch]

    Playback [Beauty Retouch] Apply aesthetic and makeup effects to faces in your pictures. → [Playback] → [Beauty Retouch] to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the face of the person to edit, and press [MENU/SET] • Only a person with an arrow can be selected. •...

  • Page 40: [Light Composition]

    Playback [Light Composition] Select multiple frames from 4K burst files that you wish to combine. Parts of the image that are brighter than the preceding frame will be superimposed on the preceding frame to combine the frames into one picture. •...
  • Page 41 Playback to select the 4K burst files and press [MENU/SET] Choose the combining method and press [MENU/SET] ■ [Composite Merging]: Selecting frames to combine Drag the slide bar or use to select the frames to combine Press [MENU/SET] • The selected frames are remembered, and the display goes to the preview screen.

  • Page 42: Menu

    Menu Menu list ■ To display explanations of the menu items When [Menu Information] in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen. Explanations of the menu items and settings [Rec] ...
  • Page 43 Menu [Motion Picture]   Refer to the [Rec] menu for the menu items that are shared with the [Rec] menu. (→42) [4K Live Cropping] [Exposure Mode] [Flkr Decrease] [Snap Movie] [High Speed Video] [Silent Operation] [Rec Format] [Continuous AF] [Wind Noise Canceller] [Rec Quality] [Level Shot]...
  • Page 44 Menu [Setup] [Online Manual] [Monitor Luminance] [Exposure Comp. Reset] [Clock Set] [Economy] [Self Timer Auto Off] [World Time] [USB Mode] [No.Reset] [Travel Date] [TV Connection] [Reset] [Wi-Fi] [Menu Resume] [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] [Beep] [Menu Background] [Level Gauge Adjust.] [Live View Mode] [Menu Information] [Demo Mode] [Monitor Display]/...

  • Page 45: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function ● Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone • Taking pictures via a smartphone (→48) • Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone (→48) • Saving pictures in the camera to a smartphone •...

  • Page 46: Operating The Camera By Connecting It To A Smartphone

    Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Installing the smartphone app “Panasonic Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. Supported OS Android™: Android 4.1 or later iOS: iOS 8.0 or later Installation procedure Connect your device to a network (Android) Select “Google Play™...
  • Page 47 Wi-Fi Connecting to a smartphone You can easily establish a Wi-Fi connection on this unit without entering a password on your smartphone. (On the camera) → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Remote Shooting & View] •...
  • Page 48 Wi-Fi Closing the connection Set the camera to Recording Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to return to recording mode. Select the camera’s menu items to terminate the Wi-Fi connection → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [Yes] On the smartphone, close “Image App”...

  • Page 49: Others

    You can also correct still pictures, edit motion pictures, or write to DVD. The software is available for download until the end of May 2022. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs99pe.html • For details about information such as the operating environment or operating method, refer to the “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”...

  • Page 50: List Of Monitor/Viewfinder Displays

    Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ (monitor style) in the monitor. In recording Card (displayed only during recording) Recording mode (→19) Elapsed recording Custom Set XXhXXmXXs ...
  • Page 51 Others  [Quality] Name  200fps 100fps [High Speed Video] Travel elapsed days  [AFS/AFF/AFC]/MF Age in years/months  [AF Mode] Location  [Pull Focus] Current date/time  ([Snap Movie]) Travel destination setting [Face Recog.] Exposure meter AF Lock Zoom (→18) Burst [4K PHOTO] (→28) AF area...
  • Page 52 Others Function buttons (→22) [Dial Guide] White Balance Bracket White Balance Fine Colouring Adjustment Defocus control White Balance function Colouring Brightness (exposure) Number of recordable Type of defocus pictures ([Miniature Effect]) Available recording RXXmXXs [One Point Color]  time [Sunshine] Picture effect (Filter) Touch tab adjustment display...

  • Page 53: Q&A Troubleshooting

    Others Q&A Troubleshooting • Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. • Further information is provided in the “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. Check it together with the information in this section. The charging lamp blinks. •...
  • Page 54 Others Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and LED lighting fixture. • This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not a malfunction. • If you are taking still pictures using the electronic shutter, the striping may be reduced by setting a slower shutter speed.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 8.4 V ( 8.4 V) Power 1.9 W (When recording with monitor) Consumption 2.9 W (When recording with viewfinder) 1.6 W (When playing back with monitor) 1.6 W (When playing back with viewfinder) Camera effective 20,300,000 pixels pixels...
  • Page 56 Others Shutter speed Still picture: 30 seconds to 1/2000th of a second (When the mechanical shutter is used and [Artistic Nightscape] is selected as the Scene Guide Mode), 4 seconds to 1/2000th of a second (When the mechanical shutter is used, in cases other than the above), 1 second to 1/16000th of a second (When the electronic shutter is used)
  • Page 57 Others Microphones Stereo Speaker Monaural  Recording media SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card  SDXC Memory Card   UHS- UHS Speed Class 3 Recording file format Still picture RAW/JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.3 standard/DPOF corresponding) Motion picture AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD/MP4 Audio compression...
  • Page 58 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 ch) (central frequency) Encryption method Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/WPA2™ Access method Infrastructure mode ■ AC adaptor (Panasonic SAE0012G): Information for your safety Input: 110 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz 0.2 A Output: 1.0 A ■...

  • Page 59: Digital Camera Accessory System

    (DMW-DCC11: optional), you can record and play back without worrying about the remaining battery charge. • The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC DC coupler adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.

  • Page 60: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=DC-TZ90&dest=GN • Click the desired language. ■ Confirming URLs and QR codes with the camera →...

  • Page 61: Limited Warranty (Only For Australia)

    Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. 2. This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or its Authorised Distributors or Dealers and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or it's territories.
  • Page 62 Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.
  • Page 63 Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries. ● HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ● “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
  • Page 64 These symbols are only valid in the European Union and countries with recycle systems. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com © Panasonic Corporation 2017...

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