Panasonic Operating Instructions Digital Camera _o,,e, _o.DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Before Use Dear Customer, • Please note that the actual controls and We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SD Logo is a trademark.
Be_re FCC Note: (U.S. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Before Use -If you see this symbolInformation Countries Union on Disposal in other outside the European 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. differences. Wipe the condensation soft, dry cloth. with a • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first.
Before Use temperature. Ifcondensation occurs, turn About The Mode Dial thecamera offandleave itforabout 2hours. Thefogwilldisappear naturally when thetemperature ofthecamera Adjust part _,_to the desired mode. The mode dial can be rotated 360 ° . Rotate becomes close totheambient it slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. temperature. • When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the batteries in a cool and dry place (Do not adjust it to parts where there is no mode.
Before Use • About indications instructions in these operating Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or settings described on this page. Set the mode dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings. Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is described. • About illustrations instructions in these operating Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a little different from those in actual use.
Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ....................... 2 About The Mode Dial ................................ 5 Preparation Standard Accessories ............................... 9 Names of the Components ....................... 9 Quick Guide ............................................ 11 About the Batteries .................................... Inserting/Removing the Batteries ............ 16 Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) ...............................................
• [AF MODE] Setting the focus method .................. 66 • [AF ASSIST LAMP] Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier ................................ 67 • [SLOW SHUTTER] Recording bright pictures in dark places ................................... • [COL.EFFECT] 67 Setting color effects for the recorded pictures .................. 68 • [PICT.ADJ.] Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures .................. 68 Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................
Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 •_fanyaccessories are_ost, customers _n the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
Preparation adjustment (P62)/Backlight compensation in simple mode (P28) button 7 [MENU/SET] button (P20) 8 [DISPLAY] (P36)/[HIGH ANGLE] (P38) button 9 Delete (P34)/Single (P46) button 10 or burst mode 19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (DMC-LZ5) [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) (P80, 82, 86) 20 [DC IN] socket (PS0, 82) *Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional).
Preparation Quick Guide 3 Play back the pictures. This is an overview of how to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 1 Insert the batteries. (P16) 0 Set the mode dial to [(_], Select the picture you want to view. (P33) • When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P17). Refer to P16 when you use a card. 2 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock.
Preparation About the Batteries • Battery performance may vary greatly depending on the brand used and the • Usable batteries storage life and conditions of the batteries. • Battery performance temporarily deteriorates in low temperature conditions [10 °C (50 °F) or less]. However, it recovers when the temperature returns to normal.
Preparation •Batteries withthecovering partly orfully peeled off.Never usethese batteries. (Refer totheillustration below.) •Allorpartofthe •The(_poleisflat. covering onthe battery ispeeled off. • Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the LCD monitor, [It does not appear when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional)]. wait until the battery temperature decreases before removing them.
Preparation will become normal after a few charges and discharges. • We recommend charging the batteries after they are fully discharged. If you charge the batteries before they are fully discharged, it can reduce battery performance. This is called "memory effect". • If "memory effect" occurs, continue using the batteries until the camera stops working and then charge them fully. Battery performance will be restored after a few charges and discharges.
Preparation Playback time The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time time. If the recording becomes longer, the number recordable pictures (e.g. When 2 minutes: recording once every about 1/4 the number recording The once number of decreases. every ContinuoUS time Panasonic Oxyride batteries (supplied or optional) DMC-LZS: Approx. 410 min Panasonic Alkaline batteries (optional) DMC-LZ5: Approx.
Preparation Inserting/Removing the Batteries i • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Use oxyride batteries (supplied), alkaline batteries (optional) or Ni-MH batteries (optional). | Slide the battery door to open it. • Select the battery type being used in [BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P21) • Remove the batteries after use.
Preparation About the Built-in 2 Insert: Insert the card fully until it clicks and it is locked. Memory/the Card Remove: Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. • Built=in Memory [ri_l] You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card, • The built=in memory capacity is about 14 MB. • Picture size is fixed to QVGA (320x240 pixels) when recording motion pictures to the built=in memory, (P55) • Check the direction of the card.
Preparation Icons displayed on the screen: format it. When the switch is unlocked, these functions become available.) SD Memory Card (_,): When (B): When (0): When (_): When using the accessing using the accessing built-in memory the built-in memory card the card • On this unit, you can use SD Memory Cards of the following capacity (from 8 MB to 2 GB).
Preparation • Turn the camera off after finishing setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the clock settin( is correct. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. • Changing the clock settinc Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu and then _ress 41. Press • to select the [SETUP] menu tcon [_] and then 3ress I_. 3 Press A/• to select CLOCK SET] and then 3ress I_. Set as shown previously.
Preparation About the Setup Menu 3 Press &/• to select the menu item. • Set items as required. (Refer to P21 to 23 for each menu item.) • Menu items differ depending on the mode selected with the mode dial (P5). The following example shows hew to set [BEEP] when normal picture mode [0] is selected. A © V • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P23) | Press press [MENU/SET] and then _1. • Press • at (_,}to switch to the next menu screen.
Preparation • About the menu screen items • There are 3 menu screens (1/3, 2/3 and I_ 3/3). • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. Press [_ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. [AUTO REVIEW] [3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 3 seconds.
Preparation I_11 zz [POWER SAVE] (Except for (_ mode) Press ['_ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P2O) [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[SMIN.]/[10MIN.]: Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]: Power save mode is not activated. • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel power save mode.
Preparation [PAL]: _t] [RESET] Press ['_ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings. • The birthday setting for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P54) in scene mode is also reset when the [SETUP] menu settings are reset. Also, in the [PLAY] mode menu, [ROTATE DISR] (P71) is reset to [ON] and [FAVORITE] (P70) is reset to [OFF]. • The battery type setting, the folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
Basic Taking Pictures when taking pictures in dark places. (P66) N1 When the subject is not focused When the subject is focused The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. Focus indication Blinks (green) On (green) | O Turn the camera AF area Turns white to Turns white to red or no AF area green Beeps 4 times Beeps 2 times Select normal on. picture mode [o]. Sound 3 Take a picture.
Basic • Tipsfortaking good pictures • Hold the camera gently with both hands, subject because the people are outside the AF area. keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Make sure the camera does not shake when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the photo flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. • Do not touch the front of the lens. • If the LCD monitor screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc.
Bash -When there are illuminated or glittering objects around the subject. -When -When -When taking a picture in dark places. the subject is moving fast. the scene has low contrast. -When jitter occurs. -When recording a very bright subject. We recommend taking pictures using AF/ AE lock. In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P67) may turn on to focus on the subject. • Even when the focus indication appears and the subject is focused, it is canceled if you release the shutter button.
Basic Taking Pictures in Simple Mode (_) [BATTERY TYPE] Change the battery type being used. (P21) [] [BEEP] This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the basic functions appear in the menu to make operations simple. (_ OFF No operation sound LOW Soft operation sound HIGH Loud operation sound • Basic menu settings _} ] Press [MENU/SET]. • If [4"x 6"/10 x 15cm] or [E-MAIL] are set in 2 Press menu &/V to select item and then the desired press I_.
Bash • [SENSITIVITY] (P63): [AUTO] • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SlZE]/[QUALITY] (P64): -[_ENLARGE]: m/[_ (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/[_ (5M) (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3)/Fine -[_4"×6"/10× 15cm]: l_"]J/_ (2.5M EZ)/Standard -[_ E-MAIL]: m/[_] (0.3M EZ)/Standard • [AF MODE] (P66): [E_] (1-area-focusing) • [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P67): [ON] • [SLOW SHUTTER] (P67): [1/8-] • You cannot use the following functions in simple mode. -High angle mode -White balance fine adjustment - Exposure compensation -Auto bracket -[AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) -[D.
Basic Taking Pictures with the Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 6× optical zoom and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. • To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. • When the setting for picture size is [[_]] (6M) (DMC-LZ5). a wider area of the zoom lens as you move closer to the subject. • Depending on the zoom magnification, the picture may have some colored fringes around the subject.
Basic • Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (O: Available,--: This camera has a 6× optical zoom. However, if the picture size is not set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [m/ IL_i/_], a maximum of 8.3× (DMC-LZ5)/7.Sx (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) zoom can be achieved with no picture quality deterioration. Not available) [_]/_(6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ m (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) (5M) (DMC-LZ5)/ 1X _ (4.5M) 6 X -- (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) (4.
Basic ................. 2 PressA;V toseleci[OIZ0OM] ........... • Refer to P64 for aspect ratio settings, P64 for picture size and P27 for simple mode [V]. 3 • "EZ" is an abbreviation of and then press I_. Press • to select press [MENU/SET]. [ON] and then [Extended optical Zoom]. • You can further enhance the zoom magnification with the extended optical zoom without worrying about further picture distortion.
Basic • In the digital zoom range, the stabilizer function may not be effective. • When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P42) for taking pictures. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • The digital zoom does not work in simple mode [y] mode. or [HIGH SENS.] in scene Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) You can check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode. 1 Press • [REV]. V • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds.
Basic 3 Press •/V/_I/I_ to move the position. Playing Back Pictures N] h, V The picture data on the built-in memory appears when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted. (P17) Press 41/1_ to select the picture. • When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication (A_appears for about 1 second so that you can check the enlarged area.
Basic desired picture appears to play back the picture. • If you press and hold 41/1_, the number of files forwarded/rewound at one time increases. The actual number of files forwarded/rewound at one time depends on the number of files recorded. • In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P57), the pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one. Deleting Pictures ____ N] The picture data on the built-in memory is deleted when a card is not inserted.
Basic 2 Press [MULTI A/• (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) to select DELETE] and then press or [ALL DELETE] [MENU/SET]. iiiii i © i MENU MENU 0 • If you select [MULTI DELETE], perform steps 3 onwards. • If you select [ALL DELETE], perform steps 5 onwards. • When [FAVORITE] (P70) is set to [ON], [ALL DELETE EXCEPT*_-] appears. If you select [ALL DELETE EXCEPT-_r], perform steps 5 onwards.
Advanced About the LCD Monitor In recording mode © @ >kl @ DISPLAY (_,) LCD monitor (LCD) Press [DISPLAY] to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During multi playback (P57) or playback zoom (P58), you can only select "Normal display" or "No display".
Advanced • Recording guide line When you align the subject on the Example of histogram horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. ® ® ® • Histogram • A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number ef pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.
Advanced • Pictures are displayed on the LCD monitor with increased brightness in High angle mode. Therefore, some subjects may look different on the LCD monitor. However, The LCD monitor becomes easier to see when the camera is held in the following position. This is useful when you cannot get close to the subject because there is a person in the way. Press [HIGH ANGLE] O for 1 second to display the High angle mode icon [_o,_] _). • High angle mode is activated.
Advanced Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash _: Forced ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. • Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light. _: Forced ON/Red-eye reduction 1 • The flash setting is set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction only when you set [PARTY] (P52) or [CANDLE LIGHT] (P52) in scene mode. (A_: Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
Advanced • Available flash settings by recording mode • The available pictures The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. ((): Available,--: Not available) The available flash range to take pictures depends on the ISO sensitivity selected. ISO sensitivity AUTO I";'I 0 0 [] O: -- 0 0 = _: o o o o Q 0 0 0 0 o o o [] _1 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o - _ - o [] S m _ - o o o o o o o o o o 0 0 0 0 o o -- o o 0 Wide 4.2 m (13.
Advanced •Theavailable flashrange isan The status indicator lights. [Except approximation. when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; •Refer toP63fortheISOsensitivity. optional).] •Refer toP25forthefocus range. If the remaining battery power is low, •IfISOsensitivity issetto[AUTO] when the screen may be turned off for a using theflash, itwillbeautomatically longer period of time. increased toamaximum of[ISO400].
Advanced Taking Pictures with the Self-timer • When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. | Press _1 [_)] to select self-timer mode. • When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P67) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
Advanced Compensating the Exposu re 1 Press • appears, exposure [F_] until [EXPOSURE] compensate with _11/1_. the A Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples, Under exposed • You can compensate from [ 2 EV] to [+2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV]. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
Advanced Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket •The auto bracket setting is canceled if the camera is turned off. • When setting auto bracket and burst mode In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed.
Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer zoom is fixed to Wide (1 ×) and the zoom function cannot be activated. You also cannot take pictures. This mode detects jitter and compensates for it. ] Press and hold the optical image stabilizer button _ until [STABILIZER] appears. 2 Press A/V stabilizer press to select function the mode and then [MENU/SET]. A • The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. -When there is a lot ef jitter.
Advanced Taking Pictures using Burst Mode | Press the burst switch mode the burst button mode to setting. • The number of pictures indicated is when the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and the flash is not activated. • In simple mode [V], the settings become as follows. [_] appears on the left of the screen. (P68) - [_ ENLARGE]: [_/Max. 6 pictures (DMC-LZ5)/Max. pictures (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) - [_ 4"x 6"/10x 15cm]/[_ 3 E-MAIL]: [i_/Max. 8 pictures (DMC-LZ5)/Max.
Advanced enlarged.) Youcannot settheautoreview Economizing Power function inthe[SETUP] menu. Consumption •When burst mode isactivated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot beused. (DMC-LZ5) •When theflashisactivated or [STARRY SKY] inscene mode is The brightness of the screen is reduced selected, youcantakeonly1picture. and the camera operates in the following N] way. Other operations operate in the same way as recording mode [CI]. Refer to P20 for the setting method.
Advanced Taking Close-up Pictures N1 This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.16 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 ×). • Focus range • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P42) in macro mode. • When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed.
Advanced Scene Mode • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Two frequently used scenes can be set to the mode dials [SCN1] and [SCN2 ]. • Refer to P50 to 55 for each scene menu. 1 Press &IV to select the scene mode. • Setting frequently used scenes to the mode dials [$CN1]and [SCN2].
Advanced [SETUP] menu icon [_] (P20) and set the desired items. • The following cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. - [W.BALANCE] - [SENSITIVITY] -[COL.EFFECT] - [PICT.ADJ.] Press ['¢_ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P49) The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. Press [_S] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode.
Advanced •Theflash setting isfixed toForced OFF •Thesetting ontheAFassist lamp is disabled. • Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 ×) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking a picture. Press [_ ]todisplay the[SCENE MODE] • The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to menu andselect ascene mode. (P49) 5 m (16.4 feet).
Advanced • Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. • Technique for Party mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P42) for taking pictures, • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 x) and being about 1.5 m (4,92 feet) from the subject when taking pictures. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO8O].
Advanced could not take in [NIGHT SCENERY] by making the shutter speed slower. Press [_ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P49) This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. • Setting the shutter speed • Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. 1 Press A/_I' to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. • Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Advanced • The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. • You cannot compensate the exposure or set [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5), auto bracket, burst mode. Press ['_ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P49) This mode allows you to take a picture in locations such as skiing resorts and locations near snowy mountains. The exposure and the white balance are adjusted to make the white color of the snow stand out.
Advanced setto[WITH AGE] after taking the pictures. •Use[RESET] inthe[SETUP] menu to reset thebirthday setting. (P23) Motion Picture Mode N] | Press the shutter to focus Press [_ ]todisplay the[SCENE MODE] menu andselect ascene mode. (P49) Thesensitivity issethigher thanusual allowing forpictures tobetaken withfaster shutter speeds. Thismode helps minimize theblurofmoving subjects insituations withinadequate lighting such asababy ina dimly litroom. .................
Advanced • Changing the picture | Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press A/_' [PICT.MODE] quality setting to select and then press I_. A Y + 3 Press then A/V press 30fpsVGA 10fpsVGA 30fpsQVGA 10fpsQVGA to select the item and [MENU/SET]. 640×480 pixels 320×240 pixels 30 10 30 10 • fps (frames per second); This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second. • You can record smoother motion pictures with 30 fps.
Advanced • You cannot set [MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer function, • The bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files recorded with the camera on the PC. Displaying Screens Multiple (Multi Playback) N] | Rotate the zoom [1_] [W] to display screens.
Advanced • Depending on the recorded picture and the setting, the following icons will appear. -[D] (Favorites) - [[] -[_] Using the Playback Zoom ] (Motion picture) ([BABY1]/[BABY2] mode) in scene • Examples of 16 screens and 25 screens ® ® ®: 16 screens (c): 25 screens • To return to normal playback Rotate towards [C_] [T] or press [MENU/SET]. • The picture appears framed in orange. • To delete a picture during multi playback 1 Press •/Y/41/I_ te select a picture and then press [_].
Advanced • To delete a picture during the playback zoom 1 Press [_]. 2 Press • to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. .................. • Even if the indications on the screen are turned off in normal playback mode (P36), the magnification and operation appear on the screen when the playback zoom is activated. You can switch between displaying or not displaying the indications on the screen by pressing [DISPLAY].
Advanced • Pictures Press with audio (DMC-LZ5) _11/1_ to select a picture with the audio icon [FII_ ] and then press • to play back. V • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P66) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P75) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. • You can record audio on DMC-LZ5. However, you cannot play audio only with the camera. When you want to play audio, connect the camera to PC (P80) or TV (P86). • You cannot record audio on DMC-LZ4/ DMC=LZ3.
Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode Menu 3 Press _i press A/v setting and then [MENU/SET]. to seiect the ..... press ©, Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture adjustment etc. • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode. • Menu items differ depending on the mode selected with the mode dial (P5). This page describes how to set [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) in normal picture mode [O]. (Refer to P62 to 68 for each menu item.
Menu Settings 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight I0000 9000 K K _ 8000 _4 Press ['_ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set.
Menu Settings | Press • [l_l] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears and then press _1/1_ to adjust the white balance. _" •• [RED]: ,,The white balance fine adjustment level in [_ ] (White set) returns to "0" when you reset the white balance using White set [_SET ]. • You cannot finely adjust the white balance when [COLEFFECT] (P68) is set to [COOL], [WARM], [B/W] or [SEPIA]. Press when the hue is bluish. • I_ [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.
Menu Settings • ISO sensitivity cannot be set in scene mode, motion picture mode [_E_] and simple mode [V]. Press ['_ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P61) By changing the aspect ratio, you can select an angle of view that matches the subject. Select to take pictures with the same aspect ratio as a 4:3 TV or a computer monitor.
Menu Settings • When the aspect ratio is [L_]. [_ (6M) (DMC-LZ5) 2816×2112 (5M) (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) 2560× 1920 pixels [_ pixels (3M EZ) 2048x 1536 pixels (2M EZ) 1600x 1200 pixels (1M EZ) 1280x960 pixels 640x480 pixele (0.3M EZ) • When the aspect ratio is [_]. E_ (5M) (DMC-LZ5) 2816x 1880 pixels (4.5M) (DMO-LZ4/ DMO-LZ3) 2560× 1712 pixels (2.5M EZ) 2048×1360 • When the aspect pixels ratio is [_]_]. (4.5M) (DMC-LZ5) 2816× 1584 pixels (3.
Menu Settings [] (5-area-focusing): The camera focuses on any of 5 focus areas. This is effective when Press ['_ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P61) You can record audio with the still picture if this is set to [ON]. This means you can record the conversation that took place when you were recording or an explanation of the picture. • [_0_ ] appears on the screen when you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON]. • Focus on the subject and press the shutter button to start recording.
Menu Settings • The AF area displayed on the center of the screen is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures in dark places. on when you press the shutter button halfway in dark places etc. ON The AF assist lamp turns on in low light conditions. At this time, the AF assist lamp icon [[]] appears on the screen. OFF • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the same time. The focus position is not predetermined.
Menu Settings • The slow shutter speeds you can select are: [1/8-], [1/4-], [1/2-] and [1-]. • This is effective if you want to take bright pictures of both a night landscape and a subject using [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P51) in scene mode. Slow shutter setting Brightness Jitter i!8-_ COOL The picture becomes bluish. WARM The picture becomes reddish. BAN The picture becomes black and white. SEPIA The picture becomes sepia.
Menu Settings Using the [PLAY] mode menu • About the menu screen items • There are 3 menu screens (1/3, 2/3 and 3/3). • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. N] You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • Refer to P69 to 78 for each menu item. | Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press &/T to select the menu item. MENU Press [_} ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set.
Menu Settings • If none of the pictures have [_] displayed, you cannot select ["k] if [FAVORITE] is set to [ON]. 2 Press • to select [START] even and then press [MENU/SET]. (Screen when [ALL] is selected) • If you set [AUDIO] to [ON] and then play back a picture with audio, the next picture will be displayed after the audio has finished. (DMC-LZ5) • You cannot play back motion pictures and use power save in a slide show. (However, the setting for power save mode is fixed to [10MIN.
Menu Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................ • Rotate display 3 Press
Menu Settings 2 Press &/_' to rotate press to select the picture the direction and then [MENU/SET]. V MENU information etc, to be added. It was established by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association], • Rotated pictures are displayed without being rotated when they are played back in multi playback. • It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment.
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Menu Settings ................. • Single setting • DPOF is an abbreviation of [Digital Print Order Format]. This feature allows you to write print information to media and then use the information on a DPOF-compliant system. • DPOF print setting is a convenient function when printing pictures with a printer that supports PictBridge (P82). The date printing setting on the printer may take priority over the date printing setting on the camera. Check the date printing setting on the printer also.
Menu Settings • The following functions cannot be used with protected pictures. - [ROTATE] -[AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-LZ5) Press [_ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P69) You can add the audio after taking a picture. | Press _1/1_ to select the picture and then press • to start audio recording. • The audio recording stops automatically if • is net pressed after about 10 seconds. 3 Press [MENU/SET] the menu. Press [_ ] to display the [PLAY] menu and select the item to set.
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Menu Settings 5 Press •/V to select [NO] and then press [YES] or [MENU/SET]. A | Press •/V to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. A T MENU MENU • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. The trimmed pictures cannot be restored when they are overwritten. • A trimmed picture is newly created when you select [NO]. • When the original pictu re is protected, you cannot overwrite it. Select [NO] and newly create a trimmed picture. 6 Press [MENU/SET] the menu.
Menu Settings • The message [COPY THIS PICTURE TO BUILT-IN MEMORY?] appears when you copy pictures from the card to the built-in memory. • If you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the built-in memory to the card, the copying will stop halfway. • Do not turn the camera off or do any other operations before copying is finished. The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost. Press [_] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set.
Menu Settings • Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data including any protected pictures. Check the data carefully before formatting. • If the card has been formatted on a PC or • • • • other equipment, format it on the camera again. Use batteries with sufficient power (P13) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card. (Max. about 15 sec.
Connect#lg to other equipment Connecting to a PC 2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable 0 (supplied). • Connect the USB connection cable with You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] (for Windows ®) in the CD-ROM (supplied) the [_] mark facing the [1_] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the USB connection cable at ('c) and insert straight in or take straight out.
Connect#lg to other equipment •Ifyouareconnecting thecamera toaPC • The data for up to 999 pictures recorded forthefirsttime, therequired driver is by the camera can be included in 1 folder. installed automatically sothatthecamera If the number of pictures exceeds 999, canberecognized byWindows Plug and another folder is created. Play. Thedrive thenappears onthe • To reset the file number or the folder [MyComputer] folder. number, select [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu.
Connecting to other equipment ................. Printing the Pictures • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable while [ACCESS] is displayed. • If battery power is exhausted while the camera and the PC are communicating, the recorded data may be damaged. Use batteries with sufficient battery power (P13) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional) when you connect the camera to the PC.
Connecting • Connect the USB connection cable with the [4,=] mark facing the [1_] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the USB connection cable at ('c) and insert straight in or take straight out. 3 Press • to select (PTP)] and then [MENU/SET]. • Single picture ] Press • [SINGLE [PictBridge press press to other equipment • To find out more about PictBridge compliant printers, contact your local dealer. to select PICTURE] and then [MENU/SET].
Connect#lg to other equipment • Items not supported by the printer are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. • [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts that can be set with this unit) • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [_] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.) • [PRINT WITH DATE] Settings on the printer are >rioritized.
Connect#lg • Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance We recommend setting DPOF date printing with [DPOF PRINT] (P73) in advance when the printer supports it. If you select [DPOF PICTURE], printing starts and the recording date is printed. to other equipment differ from the number set. This is not a malfunction. • With date printing, the setting on the printer may take priority over the setting on the camera. Check the date print setting on the printer also.
Connect#lg to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen N1 • Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) The procedure for DMC-LZ5 is described below. In the case of DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3, connect the TV and the [V.OUT] terminal on the camera with the video cable (supplied). *Turn the camera and the TV off. ] Connect the AV cable (_) (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera. • Do not use any other AV cables (DMC-LZ5)/video cables (DMC_LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) except the supplied one.
O_e_ Screen Display 15 Age (P54) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on in baby mode, after setting the clock or birthday, and after switching from other modes to baby mode. 16 Elapsed recording time (P55) 17 Current date and time 20 19 18 In recording 1 Recording mode (P24) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to recording mode.
O_e_ --8 --9 -10 -11 -12 -13 10 _) Recording 9 in simple mode © In playback 1 Flash mode (P39) 1 Playback mode (P33) 2 Focus (P24) 2 Number of DPOF prints (P72) 3 Picture mode (P27) _: 3 Protected picture (P74) Jitter alert (P26) 4 Battery indication (P13) 4 Picture with audio (DMC-LZ5)/Motion pictures (P59) 5 Number of recordable pictures 5 Picture size (P64) 6 Built-in memory/Card 6 Quality (P64) r_l: (P17) Built-in memory : Card 7 Recording In Motion picture mode (P55) state I
Others 14Recorded date andtime 15Age(P54) 16Audio playback (DMC-LZS) (P59) Inmotion picture mode (P55) 17Favorites (P70) the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound. • If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the batteries or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional). Then reinsert the batteries or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Others • If rain water or other drops of water splash onto the camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, then use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Lastly, wipe the camera again with a dry cloth. • Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.
Others Message Display [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]/ [CANNOT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES] Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. If the pictures are not based on the DCF standard, the DPOF print cannot be set. The major messages as examples. MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD] There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.
Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] Troubleshooting • An error has occurred accessing the card. Insert the card again. • A card with a capacity more than 2 GB is inserted. Do not use a card with a If you return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase, the condition may improve. Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P23) capacity more than 2 GB. [READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] An error has occurred reading the data. Insert the card again.
Others -Replace them with batteries which have sufficient capacity. (When you use Ni-MH batteries, charge them.) -If you leave the camera on, the batteries will be exhausted. Turn the camera off frequently by using power save mode (P22), economy mode (P22), etc. • Recording 1 :The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? -Before recording, delete some pictures. (P34) 2: The recorded picture is whitish.
Others 3: The LCD monitor flickers indoors. • The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction. 4: The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. • Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P21) • Is the camera in high angle mode? (P38) 5: Black, red, blue and green dote appear on the LCD monitor. • These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. This is not a malfunction. 6: Noise appears on the LCD monitor.
Others • TV, PC and printer 1 :The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? • Set the TV input to external input mode. 2: The display areas on the TV screen and the camera's LCD monitor are different, Depending on the TV model, the area display may be smaller so the picture may be stretched horizontally or vertically and the top and bottom or left and right of the picture may be cut off when it is displayed.
Others 4: The AF assist lamp does not turn on. • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P67) • Are you taking pictures in dark places? -The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places • The AF assist lamp does not turn on when [SCENERY] (PS0), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P51) or [FIREWORKS] selected. 5: The camera (P53) in scene mode is becomes warm. • The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera. 6: The lens clicks.
O_e_ Number of recordable recording time • The number approximation. • The number of recordable (These pictures vary of recordable • Number of recordable pictures and available and the available depending pictures recording on the recording varies depending time are an conditions and the type of card.) on the subjects.
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O_e_ • Available recording time (seconds) PiCture qualitvseffih_ Built-in Memory (Approx, 14 MB) 25 SD Memory Card ' 81 16MB 5 25 25 82 32 MB 15 55 55 170 64 MB 35 36O 120 120 128 MB 256 MB 8O 25O 25O 74O 160 49O 49O 1440 512 MB 320 98O 98O 2870 1 GB 660 1970 1970 5700 2GB 1350 4020 4020 11700 • The numbers inside the thick black line are the number of recordable pictures in simple mode IV].
Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended optical zoom: Focus: Focus range: Shutter system: Burst recording Burst speed: 3 frames/second (High speed), 2 frames/second Approx. 1.5 frames/second (Unlimited) Number of recordable pictures: Motion picture ISO sensitivity: Shutter speed: White balance: Exposure (AE): lO0 VQTOU87 6,000,000 pixels (DMC-LZ5)/5,000,O00 pixels (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) 1/2.
Others Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone (DMC-LZ5): Recording media: Picture size Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Picture with audio (DMC-LZS): Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analog video/audio (DMC-LZ5): Analog video (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3): Multiple 2.5" (DMC-LZ5/DMC-LZ4)/2.0" (DMC-LZ3) low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 85,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 4.
O_e_ Dimensions: Mass: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: 102 VQTOU87 Approx. 100.0 mm (W)x62.0 mm (H)x45.0 mm (D) [315/16" (W)x2 7/16" (H)x 1 13/16" (D)] (excluding the projection part) Approx. 186 g/6.56 oz (DMC-LZ5/DMC-LZ4), Approx. 183 _/ 6.45 oz (DMC-LZ3) (excluding card and batteries), Approx. 234 g/8.25 oz (DMC-LZ5/DMC-LZ4), Approx. 231 g/ 8.
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Others Request for Service Notice Please photocopy (For USA Only) this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. Request forService N0tice:. P,eaee (USA On_y) include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) , To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
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O_e_ Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
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O_e_ Index F AC Adaptor ...................................... 80, 82 Access Indication ................................... 17 AF Assist Lamp ...................................... 67 AF Mode ................................................ 66 AF/AE Lock ............................................ 25 Alkaline Batteries ...................................... Aspect Ratio ............................................. Audio Dubbing ....................................... 75 Audio Recording ................
O_e_ U PAL ........................................................ Paper Size ............................................. Party Mode ............................................... PC .................................................... 23, PictBridge ........................................ 23, Picture Adjustment ................................. Picture Quality Setting (Motion Picture Mode) .......................... Picture Quality Setting (Simple Mode) .......................................
Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia rapida en espahol 3 Reproduzca las imagenes. t_sta es una visi6n de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar y reproducir INs im_tgenes con la c_tmara. 1 Inserte INs bate#as. 0 Ajuste el disco del modo a [[_]. Elija la imagen que quiere vet. • Si no usa la tarjeta (opcional), puede grabar o reproducir INs imagenes en la memoria integrada. 2 Encienda la camara para tomar las imagenes. • Ajuste el reloj.
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