Panasonic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Mo_e,.o DMC-LZ7 DMC-LZ6 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Before Use • Please note that the actual controls and 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.
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Before Use -If you see this symbolInformation 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. • Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera. This camera may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged.
Be_re Use • About cards that can be used in this unit You can use an SD Memory Card, an SDHC Memory Card and a MultiMediaCard. • When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of Memory Cards. -SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) -SDHC Memory Card (4 GB) - MultiMediaCard More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit. • You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
Contents • Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode) ............................ 37 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ................................. 38 Before Use Information for Your Safety ....................... 2 Preparation Standard Accessories ............................... 8 Names of the Components ....................... 8 Quick Guide ............................................ 10 About the Batteries .................................
• [PICT.SIZ E]/[Q UALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that match your use of the pictures ......... 63 • [AF MODE] Setting the focus method .................. 64 • [STABILIZER] Detecting jitter and compensating for it .................................................. 65 • [BURST] Taking pictures using burst .............. 66 • [AF ASSIST LAMP] Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier ................................ 66 • [SLOW SHUTTER] Recording bright pictures in dark places ................
Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P 110) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
Preparation 6 Cursor buttons _l/Self-timer button (P42) V/[REV] button (P32) I_/Flash setting button (P38) A/Exposure compensation (P43)/White balance fine adjustment (P61)/Backlight compensation in simple mode button (P28) In these operating instructions, operations using the cursor button are described with illustrations below. e.g.: When you press the • button © 16 Strap eyelet • When detaching the strap, untie the knot in the string with a pointed object and then detach it.
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. | Insert the batteries. (P15) 0 • When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P16). Refer to P16 when you use a card. 2 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock.
Preparation About the Batteries • If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended. • Usable batteries etal • One of the following messages appears when you insert batteries for the first time, change the batteries when they become exhausted etc.
Preparation • Battery • Batteries leakage, inserted shapes that cannot be used with unusual shapes cause heat generation or explosion if in the camera. • Batteries with the covering partly or fully peeled off. Never use these batteries. (Refer to the illustration below.) • All or part of the covering on the battery is peeled off. • The (_ pole is flat. • Proper Care and Handling of Batteries Mishandling batteries may cause leakage, heat generation, fire or explosion. Observe the following.
Preparation •If"memory effect" occurs, continue using • Battery life thebatteries untilthecamera stops The number of recordable pictures working andthencharge them fully. (By CIPA standard in normal picture Battery performance willberestored after mode [ O ]) afewcharges anddischarges. Batteries Used Number of •Over timeNi-MH batteries naturally recordable pictures discharge andtheircapacity lowers even Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ7: when theyarenotused. batteries (supplied or Approx.
Preparation The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 1/4 in number of pictures.] The number of recordable pictures in low temperatures (In normal picture mode [ O ] when the temperature is 0 °C (32 °F) and other recording conditions comply with CIPA standard.
Preparation Inserting and Removing the Batteries/the Card (Optional) • Check that the camera is turned off. • Use oxyride batteries (supplied), alkaline batteries (optional) or Ni-MH batteries (optional). • Prepare a card (optional). • Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card. *The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 3 O Close the battery card door. door and the Slide the battery door and the card door to the end and then close them firmly.
Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (optional) http:flpanasonic.co.jplpavclgloballcs The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. • This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is compatible with SD Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ............. ...... 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. • Turn the camera off after setting the clock. Then set the mode dial to a F'_ recording mode to turn the camera on • Initial setting and check whether or not the clock The clock is not set, so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. setting is correct. • Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press A/_' to select [CLOCK SET].
Preparation About the Mode Dial • Basic O : Normal picture mode (P24) Use this mode for normal recording. If you turn on this unit and then rotate the mode dial, you can not only switch between recording and playback but also switch to macro mode to take a close-up picture of a subject or to a scene mode that matches your recording purpose. V : Simple mode (P27) This mode is recommended for beginners. 0_ : Playback mode (P33) This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.
Preparation Setting the Menu | Press Air to select the menu item. • Displaying the menu screens Press [MENU/SET]. A e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is displayed, © V ('A_:Menu icons (B): Current page (c): Menu items and settings • Rotate the zoom lever to switch to the next/previous page easily while selecting any item on the menu screen, • The menu icons and the menu items that • Press • at (A_to switch to the next menu screen. 2 Press I_.
Preparation • Closing the menu screen Press [MENU/SET]. About the Setup Menu • When the mode dial is set to [[]]/[_]/ [[] ]/[_]/[_], you can also close the menu screen by pressing the shutter button halfway. • Switching 1 Press • [BATTERY TYPE], [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW], [POWER SAVE] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. to the [SETUP] menu < on the menu screen. _C] [BATTERY TYPE] (Selecting the type of battery used) ,© 2 Press menu • to select icon.
Preparation _z [POWER SAVE] (Turning off this unit automatically) Press [_] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) 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]l[1 MIN.]I[2MIN.]I[SMIN. ]I[10MIN.] • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel power save mode. • Power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.
Preparation • ))) [BEEP] Press [_] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) Set the beep level. [_ ]: No operation sound [K]) ]: Soft operation sound [K]0)]: Loud operation sound I_ [NO.RESET] Press [_] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P86) • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
Preparation LCD Monitor Display/ Switching the LCD Monitor Display • Screen display in normal picture mode [O] (Initial settings) 1 2 3 4 12 5 6 7 11 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P38) • If you press the shutter button half way when the flash is activated, the flash icon turns red. 3 AF area (P24) • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark places.
Bas_ Taking Pictures 3 Press the shutter to focus. button halfway The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. O: Shutter button • The status indicator _ lights for about 1 second when you turn this unit on I_. 1 Hold this unit gently with beth hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • The focus indication @ lights green and the AF area _1_turns white to green.
Basic • Using the flash If the camera determines that the place where the picture is being taken is dark, the flash is activated when the shutter button is pressed fully. (When the flash is set to AUTO [L[_lm]/AUTO/Red-eye reduction [_]) • You can switch the flash setting to match the recording. (P38) • When you press the shutter button, the LCD monitor may become bright or dark for a moment however the recorded picture will not be affected.
Basic • When you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area (AF/AE Lock) When recording a picture of people with a composition like the following picture, you will not be able to focus the camera on the subject because the people are outside the AF area. • Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISR] (P74) is set to [ON].
Basic Taking Pictures in Simple Mode [EOMAIL] [] _) pictures to e-mails or uploading pictures to Suitable websites. for attaching This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the basic functions [BATTERY TYPE] Change the battery type being used. (P20) appear in the menu to make operations simple. [BEEP] • Basic menu settings ] Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press &,IT menu to select the desired item and then press I_.
Basic • Other Settings in Simple mode In simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For more information about each setting, refer to the page indicated. • Focus range: 50 cm (1.64 feet) to J- (Tele) 5 cm (0.16 feet) to x (Wide) • [AUTO REVIEW] (P20): [ISEC.] • [POWER SAVE] (P21): [5MIN.] • [ECONOMY] (P21): [OFF] • Self-timer (P42): 10 seconds • Optical Image Stabilizer (P65): [MODE1] • [W.
Bas_ Taking Pictures with the Zoom • Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (CX Available, =: Not available) [_]/_(7M) _(6M) You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 6× optical zoom and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. (35 mm film camera equivalent: 37 mm to 222 ram) Set the picture size to something other than the highest setting for each aspect ratio [m/_l_ll/_] to make subjects appear additionally closer with no picture quality deterioration (Maximum of 9x).
Basic • If you set a picture size that activates the extended optical zoom, the extended optical zoom icon [F_] is displayed on the screen when you use the zoom function. • The zoom will stop moving for an instant near [W] (1 x) when the extended optical zoom is used. This is not a malfunction. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • In motion picture mode [_] and [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode, the extended optical zoom does not work.
Basic • You can further extend the zoom to the digital zoom range when [D.ZOOM] (P31) is set to [ON]. • In [_ENLARGE] in simple mode [V], [HIGH SENS.] (PS0) in scene mode and motion picture mode [1_], the zoom becomes up to 6× optical zoom. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • Entering the digital zoom range The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position.
Basic Checking the Recorded Picture 2 Press &,/•/_/l_ to move the position. (Review) You can check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode. 1 Press • [REV]. • When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication (_,_appears for about 1 second. T • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds.
Basic Playing Back/Deleting Pictures • In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P68), the pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one. [] The picture data on the built-in memory is played back or deleted when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card is played back or deleted when a card is inserted. (P16) Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Check the pictures one by one and delete unwanted pictures.
Basic • To delete [MULTI DELETE]/ [ALL DELETE] 5 Press press 1 Press [_] 2 Press &IV [MULTI twice. and then press to select [YES] and then to set. (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) to select DELETE] • [MENU/SET] or [ALL DELETE] A [MENU/SET]. MENU ! ! • [MULTI DELETE] _ step 3. • [ALL DELETE] _ step 5. • [ALL DELETE EXCEPT -_ ] (When [FAVORITE] (P74) is set only) step 5. (However, this cannot be selected if none of the pictures have [_-] displayed.
A dvanced About the LCD Monitor (Recording pictures) @ Normal display (Recording information) @ Display with histogram @ No display (Recording guide lines) 2 @ No display 41 Histogram #2 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu (P21). You can also set whether or not to have the recording information and histogram displayed when the guide lines are displayed. In playback DISPLAY mode @ (_A}LCD monitor (LCD) Press [DISPLAY] to change.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Recording guide lines When you align the subject on the 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. ® ® Example of histograms ® ® (_,)[_]]:This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3×3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.
A dvanced (Recording pictures) • Canceling High angle mode Press and hold [HIGH ANGLE] again for 1 second or turn the camera off. • High Angle mode is also canceled if power save mode is activated. The LCD monitor becomes easier to see when recording a picture with the camera held high above your head if the camera is held as shown in the following illustration. This is useful when you cannot get close to the subject because there is a person in the way. Press [HIGH ANGLE] Q for 1 second.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash : AUTO/Red-eye reduction 1 The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording. • Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.
A dvanced • Available flash settings mode by recording The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (O: Available, --: Not available, • :Initial setting) [] DI 0 -- 0 0_ 0 [] I_ o o o o o o o o I1_ 0 • 0 0 1_1 o ® o o - o [] [] o [] [] I_1 o pictures) mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed. 0 0 _ • - • o o • • [] • o o [] o o • - (Recording • The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Available flash range by ISO sensitivity !SO sensitivity (P62) [AUTO] Available ' flash range Wide 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 5.4 m (17.7 feet) Tele 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 3.3 m (10.8 feet) [ISO100] Wide 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 2.1 m (6.89 feet) Tele 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 1.3 m (4.27 feet) [ISO200] Wide 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet) Tele 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 1.8 m (5.91 feet) [ISO400] Tele 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.6 m (8.53 feet) Wide 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 6.0 m (19.
A dvanced (Recording pictures) • Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting _: AUTO _: AUTO/ Red-eye reduction _: _: Forced ON Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction _: Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction : Forced OFF • Do not look directly at the flash at close range when it is activated. • If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the heat or lighting from the flash. Shutter speed (Sec.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • The self-timer indicator (_ blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Press _1 [_]. 2 Press A/, to select (or 2 seconds). a mode. • If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is canceled. A V • 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. • You can also press 41 [
A dvanced Compensating the Exposure 1 Press • appears exposure [1__] until (Recording [EXPOSURE] and compensate with pictures) the _1/1_. 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 (Recording pictures) Changing the sensitivity according to the movement of the subject being recorded • Jitter is avoided when taking pictures indoors of a moving subject by increasing the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter speed faster. [] The camera detects the movement of the subject near the center of the screen and then sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the movement and the brightness of the subject. | Press [MENU/SET].
A dvanced • Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided. • The camera may not be able to detect the movement of the subject in the following cases. -When the moving subject is small -When the moving subject is at the edge of the screen -When the subject starts moving the instant the shutter button is pressed fully • To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing [ISO LIMIT] or setting [COL.MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P67) • The following functions cannot be used.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) [] 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. • Refer to P47 to 52 and "About the • Press [MENU/SET] and then perform steps 1,2 and 3 to change the scene mode. • About the information B • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step 2, explanations about each scene mode are displayed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press '_ to d sp ay the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. Press [ _ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. • Technique for Portrait mode To increase the effectiveness of this mode: • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to J-.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [ _ ] to d'splay the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. • Technique for Night portrait mode • Use the flash. • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P42) for taking pictures. • Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture.
A dvanced ...... (Recording pictures) ))ii)i )i) )!!))i !iiii iiii) iii ii)i) ))) iii i i)i i i !iiiiii iiii) !)) i !i))) iiiiii i Press [_] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. • Technique for Party mode • Use the flash. • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P42) for taking pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Age display setting *To have the age displayed, first set the birthday and then be sure to set [WITH AGE] before taking the pictures. • Birthday setting 1 Press A/Y to select [BIRTHDAY SET.] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 When the message appears, press _1/1_ to select items (Year/Month/Day) and then press A/T to set them. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish the setting. .................. *The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 50 cm (1.
A dvanced • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF (Recording pictures) 2 Taking Pictures. • The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used. Press [_r_ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight. • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. • Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. .................. *This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away. • The shutter speed becomes the following.
A dvanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode • Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality N] I Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press ] Press the shutter to focus and then button halfway press it fully &/V [ASPECT I_. to to select RATIO] and then start recording. A 3 (_,):Audio recording (DMC-LZ7 only) • The available recording time _B)is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time (c) is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • You can record smoother motion pictures with "30 fps". • You can record longer motion pictures with "10 fps" although the picture quality is lower. • The file size with [10fpsQVGA] so it is suitable for e-mails. is small • You can only record motion pictures to the built-in memory when the [ASPECT RATIO] is [_J] and the picture size is [30fpeQVGA] or [10fpsQVGA] (320x240 pixels). 6 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
A dvanced Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture | Press [MENU/SET] press 2 Press If you set the departure date of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture. You can display the the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [DATE STAMP] (P76) (Recording pictures) • Setting the departure/return date (e.g.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • The travel date is canceled if the current date is after the return date. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed. 7" Press [MENU/SET] menu. to close the 8 Take a picture. (_,):The number of days that have passed since the departure date • The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc.
Advanced Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) (Recording pictures) • Setting the home area [HOME] (Perform steps 1,2 and 3,) O Press • to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET] to set, © V If you set your home area and the travel destination area when traveling abroad etc., the local time at the travel destination area can be displayed on the screen and recorded on the pictures taken. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Finishing setting the home area • If you are setting the home area for the first time, the screen returns to the screen shown in step O of "Setting the home area [HOME]" after you press [MENU/ SET] to set your home area. Press _1 to return to the screen shown in step 3 and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • If you are setting the home area for the second time etc., the screen returns to the screen shown in step 3 after you press [MENU/SET] to set your home area.
A dvanced Using the [REC] Mode Menu Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting the white balance or color mode etc. The menu items that can be set differ depending on the recording mode. (Recording pictures) • Using the quick setting @: Cursor buttons (s): [MENU/SET] button _',_: [FUNC] button • You can use [FUNC] to easily set the following items when recording.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Auto white balance will work in the *The [_SET ] (White Set) setting for white balance does not appear when using the quick setting. following range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 TV screen 6 7 8 9 Sunlight White fluorescent light Incandescent light bulb Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight Press [_] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set.
A dvanced • Setting the white balance manually [_SET ] Use this to set the white balance manually. t Select [_SET ] (White set) and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [MENU/SET] (Recording pictures) to finish. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The white balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [_] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. The higher the sensitivity is set, the less light is needed to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO200] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum ef [ISO640] when using the flash.
A dvanced • When the aspect 12048x1360 (2.5M EZ) • When the aspect Press [_] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the difference on the camera's screen, the more the pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. Picture quality refers to the compression rate when saving digital pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • About [[]HI or[F IH] • You can focus on the subject more quickly than other AF modes. Press [_] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition. [] 5-area-focusing: The camera focuses on any of 5 focus areas. This is effective when • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.
A dvanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P49) and [PET] (P50) in scene mode only. Press [_] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) [MODE1] (_) The stabilizer operates continuously and can assist during photo composition. [MODE2] (_) The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is )ressed. There is a greater stabilizing effect. [OFF] (_) When the stabilizer is not desired.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Burst mode cannot be set in simple mode [V] and [STARRY SKY] in scene mode. Press menu When while [_] to display the [REC] mode and select the item to set. (P59) burst is set to [ON], it is activated the shutter button is pressed. • You can only take one picture when the flash is activated. • The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card, the picture size and the quality.
A dvanced •Thesetting forthe[AFASSIST LAMP] is fixed to[OFF] in[SCENERY] (P47), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P48), [SUNSET] (P49), [FIREWORKS] (P51), [AERIAL PHOTO] (P52) andinscene mode. •Theinitial setting for[PET] (P50) inscene mode is[OFF]. (Recording pictures) [NIGHT SCENERY], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene mode. Press [ _ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) Select a color mode that matches the recording conditions and your image of the recording.
Advanced (Playback) Displaying Screens • Examples of 25 screens Multiple (Multi Playback) N1 | Rotate the zoom lever towards [_] [W] to display screens. multiple (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) • 1 screen_9 screens_25 screens_ • To return to normal playback Rotate towards [O_] [T] or press [MENU/SET]. • The picture that was selected will appear. • To delete a picture during multi playback 1 Press •/T/_I/I_ to select a picture and then press [_]. 2 Press • to select [YES].
Advar_ced Displaying Recording Pictures by Date (Calendar Playback) 4 Press picture &ITI4111_ and then to select press a [MENU/ SET]. [] • The selected picture is displayed on the 1 screen playback screen. You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function. | Rotate (Playback) • Rotate the zoom lever towards [_] [W] to return to the calendar screen.
Advanced (Playback) Using the Playback Zoom [] | Rotate the zoom [ O, ] [T] to enlarge lever towards the picture. • O_: 1×_2X_4X_8X_16× • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [_] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [O..] [T], the magnification becomes higher. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication (_ appears for about 1 second so that you can check the position of the enlarged section.
Advar_ced Playing Back Motion Pictures • You can record audio on DMC-LZ7. However, you cannot play audio only with the camera. When you want to play audio, connect the camera to PC (PS5) or TV (Pg2). • You cannot record audio on DMC-LZ6. [] Press _1/1_ to select with a motion [_lq y[_l [_ back.
Advanced (Playback) Using the [PLAY] mode Items that can be set menu [SLIDE SHOW] (P73) N1 ]FAVORITE] You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. 1/3 _A Fh% [ROTATE] (P74) [_] 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press A/, to select item and then press (P74) [ROTATE DISR] (P74) [DATE STAMP] (P76) _1_ [DPOF PRINT] (P78) the menu 2/3 I_.
Advar_ced Press [_] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) This is recommended when playing back pictures on a TV screen. You can skip unwanted pictures if [FAVORITE] (P74) has been set. •/• to select and then press or [_] [MENU/SET]. © v MENU [ALL] Displays all pictures. ["k] Displays only those pictures that have been set as favorites (P74). • If none of the pictures have [-_] displayed, you cannot select [_] if [FAVORITE] is set to [ON].
Advanced (Playback) • You can set up to 999 pictures as favorites. Press [ _E?_ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Delete all the pictures not set as favorites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTS]) (P34) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. (P73) | Press press • to select [ON] and then [MENU/SET].
AclvaPced • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF]. • Refer to P33 for information about how to play back pictures. 2 Press [MENU/SET] menu. to close the • Rotate (The picture is rotated manually.) | Press _1/1_ to select and then press the picture V. (Playback) • If you take pictures when pointing the camera up or down, it may not be possible to display the pictures vertically.
Advanced (Playback) Press [_] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) You can stamp the date and time of recording, the age and the travel date on the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures larger than [[_] will be resized when imprinting the date etc. on them.) Press &/, [MULTI] to select and then [SINGLE] AGE t O FF TRAVEL DATE I OFF [SHOOTING DATE] [W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month and date.
Aclvar'ced *The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears if the picture was recorded with a picture size [F3_I] or less. • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. Pictures imprinted with date stamp cannot be restored when they are overwritten. • The picture imprinted with date stamp is newly created when you select [NO]. • If the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite it. Select [NO] and newly create the picture imprinted with date stamp. 5 Press [MENU/SET] the menu.
Advanced (Playback) Press [_] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) DPOF "Digital Print Order Format" is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, hew many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
AclvaPced 2 Press [MENU/SET] menu. to close the • DPOF print settings on the built-in memory are canceled when a card is not inserted, DPOF print settings on the card are canceled when a card is inserted, (Playback) the camera. Check the date printing setting on the printer also. (P88) • It is necessary to delete all previous DPOF print information made on other equipment when setting DPOF print on the camera. • If the file is not based on the DCF standard (P33), the DPOF print setting cannot be set.
Advanced (Playback) Press [_] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Press h,/• [MULTI] press to select or [CANCEL] [SINGLE], and then [MENU/SET]. v 4,, • If you press [MENU/SET] while canceling protection, the canceling will stop halfway. • The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment. • If you want to delete protected pictures, cancel their protection.
Advar_ced (Playback) Aspect ratio setting Press [_ ] to display the [PLAY] menu and select the item to set. This function is useful if you want the file size of a picture to attach e-mail or upload it to a website. | Press <1/1_ to select and then press [_] mode (P72) to reduce it to an [_] [_] • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears. the picture 3 5'. [[_]1[[_]1[[_]/ [[_]]/[_] Press [NO] Air to select and then press [YES] or [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) 5 Press &/¥ to select [NO] and then press [YES] or [MENU/SET]. A Press [ &_E?_ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. MENU | Press _1/1_ to select and then press the picture ,. • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. The trimmed pictures cannot be restored when they are overwritten. © • The following pictures cannot be trimmed.
AdvaPced Press [_ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) You can copy recorded picture data from the built-in memory to a card or vice versa. | Press A/_' to select destination and then the copy press [MENU/SET]. (Playback) • 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 perform any other operations before copying is finished.
Advanced (Playback) Press [_] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) Usually, it is not necessary to format the built-in memory and the card. Format them when the message [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR] or [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. Press • to select press [MENU/SET]. [YES] and then (The illustration shows the screen when the built-in memory is formatted.) A MENU • When a card is not inserted, you can format the built-in memory.
Connecting Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTU DIO-viewer-] (for Windows ¢) in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to easily acquire pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print them and send them by e-mail. If you use "Windows 98/98SE", install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer.
Connecting to other equipment • About motion picture playback Use the software "QuickTime" on a PC (for Windows 2OOO/XP) in the CD-ROM (supplied) to play back motion pictures recorded on this camera on a PC. • If you use "Windows 98/98SE/Me", download "QuickTime 6.5.2 for PC" from the following site, and install it. http://www.apple.com/supper t/q uicktime/ • This software is installed as standard on a "Macintosh OS". • Folder Composition Folders are displayed as shown in the following illustration.
Connecting ................. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable while [ACCESS] is displayed. • When there are many pictures on the built-in memory or a card, it may take some time to transfer them. • It may not be possible to playback the motion pictures on the built-in memory or a card normally when this unit and the PC are connected. Import the motion picture files to the PC and then play them back.
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures 3 Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection N] cable 0 (supplied). • Connect the USB connection cable with By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to print and start printing on the camera's screen. Set print settings such as the print quality on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.
Connecting • To find out more about PictBridge compliant printers, contact your local dealer. 2 Press then •IV press to select to other equipment an item and [MENU/SET]. • Selecting a single picture and printing it I Press <1/1_ to select and then press the picture [MENU/SET]. MENU [MULTI SELECT] • After selecting [MULTI SELECT], press 41/1_ to select the pictures to print and then press •. The icon [1_] appears on the pictures to be printed. (Press • again to cancel the setting.
Connecting 3 Press to other equipment • to select and then press [PRINT START] [MENU/SET]. • [NUM. OF PRINTS] Set the number of prints. • You can set up to 999 prints. PRINT WITH DATE IPAGECA¥OUT e' I • If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot be printed on the picture. MEN° • The items [PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM. OF PRINTS] are not displayed when [DPOF PICTURE] is set.
Connecting • Layout printing • When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper For example, if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE LAYOUT] to [_] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 4 for the picture that you want to print. • When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper For example, if you want to print 4 different pictures on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE LAYOUT] to [_] and then set [COUNT] in [DPOF PRINT] (P78) to 1 for each of the 4 pictures.
Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen [] • Playing back pictures using the AV cable and video cable (supplied) The procedure for DMC-LZ7 is described below. In the case of DMC-LZ6, connect the TV and the [V.OUT] terminal on the camera with the video cable (supplied). *Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P22) • Turn the camera and the TV off. • Depending on the aspect setting, black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures.
O_e_ Screen Display 12 34 56 1415 16 17 18 7 13= 26 12 (_ In recording 11 1 Recording mode (after settings) 14 Burst (P66) U : :Audio recording (P53): In recording Recording in normal picture mode [ O (Initial setting) 25 ] 15 White balance (P60) 16 ISO sensitivity (P62) _;_/_/_: ISO limit (P44) 2 Flash mode (P38) 17 Color mode (P67) 3 AF area (P24) 18 Picture mode (P53) 4 Focus (P24) 5 Picture size (P63) 6 Quality (P63) _: Jitter alert (P26) 7 Battery indication (P23) 8 Number of re
Others Zoom/Extended optical zoom (P29)/ Easy zoom (P30)/Digital 25 Intelligent Zoom/Extended zoom (P31) ISO sensitivity (P44) 26 Exposure compensation optical zoom (P29)/ Easy zoom (P30) 12 Number of days that have passed since the departure date (P65) (P43) 27 Slow shutter (P67) 13 Backlight compensation 28 High angle mode (P37) 14 Self-timer mode (P42) 29 Self-timer mode (P42) 15 AF assist lamp (P66) 30 AF assist lamp (P66) 1 2 345 (P28) 6 7 31 Spot AF area (P64) 1 2 3 4 16 1
Others 10Cable disconnection warning icon(P91) Cautions for Use Motion picture recording time (P71): • Optimal use of the camera 11Histogram (P36) Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. 12Recording information • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/ 13Favorites settings (P74)/Elapsed case that you inserted the camera in as playback time(P71): the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
Others Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. • If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected. Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them. Do not extend the cords or the cables. Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
Others Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). • This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch the batteries. • 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 [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]/ [CANNOT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES] The DPOF print cannot be set to the pictures not based on the DCF standard. [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD] There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. • When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
Others [A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED] A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used. (P86) Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P84) If you execute [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. (P22) [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/ [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • The AV cable (DMC-LZ7)/video cable (DMC-LZ6) is connected to the camera. Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once.
Others 4: The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on. • Are the batteries exhausted? - 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 (P21), economy mode (P21), etc. • Recording 1: The picture cannot be recorded.
Others 9:A vertical reddish line appears on the LCD monitor while the shutter button is pressed halfway or recording motion pictures. • This is a phenomenon called smear. It is a characteristic of CCD and appears when the subject has a bright part. Black or green vertical lines may also appear or uneven colors may appear around the smear. This is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures. 10: Motion picture recording stops in the middle.
Others • Flash 3: The folder number 1: The flash is not activated. and the file number • Is the flash setting set to Forced OFF are displayed turns black. [[_3]? -Change the flash setting.
Others 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. This is due to the TV specifications malfunction. and is not a 3: The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.
Others 5: The camera 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. • When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically change. However, the picture is not affected. The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction. 7: The clock is reset.
O_e_ Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable approximation. • The number (These pictures and the available vary depending of recordable pictures recording on the recording and the available time conditions recording time are an and the type of card.) varies depending on the subjects. • The numbers mode [_].
O_e_ Built-in Memory (Approx, 27 MB) 8 16 19 37 16MB 3 8 9 18 32MB 64MB 8 19 16 38 20 43 40 83 128 MB 39 78 88 165 256MB 77 150 170 330 512 MB 150 300 340 650 1 GB 2 GB 300 620 600 1220 680 1360 1310 2560 4 GB 1230 2410 2680 5020 ' Card ' iiiiilliiii ,i!iiiilliiii iiiiiiiiii! ,i!iiiilliiiiii !i! ililffliiiiilliiii ,i!iiiilliiii iiiiiiiiii! ,i! !iiii iiiiiiiiilliiii l Built-in Memory (Approx, 27 MB) Card ' 106 VQT1C39 9 19 25 48 25 16MB 4 10 12 32 M B
O_e_ • Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Built-in (Approx, Memory 27 MB) 53 s 16 MB 32MB 64MB Card 6 s 17s 39s 2 min 40 s 26 s 26 s 1 min 23 s 59s 59s 2 min 55 s 2min 2min 5 s 14s 6min 33s 1 min 46 s 1min23s 4minl0s 4minl0s 256MB 2min45s 8minl0s 8minl0s 5min30s 16min20s 16min20s 32min50s 32min50s 1h35min 9min20s 28min10s lh7min lh7min 3h15min 19min20s 57min30s 1GB 11min 24min 47min50s 1minlls 50s 128MB MB 12min20s 22 s 3min35s 2min20
Power Consumption: Camera effective Image sensor: pixels: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended opticalzoom: Focus: Focus range: Shutter system: Motion picture recording: Burst recording Burst speed: Number ISO sensitivity: Shutter speed: White balance: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: 108 W W W W (When (When (When (When recording) playing back) recording) playing back) 7,200,000 pixels 1/2.5" CCD, total pixel number 7,380,000 pixels, Primary color filter Optical 6x zoom, f 6.1 mm to 36.
Others LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone (DMC-LZ7): Recording media: 2.5" low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (DMC-LZ7) [Approx. 115,000 pixels] (field of view ratio about 100%) 2.0" low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (DMC-LZ6) [Approx. 86,000 pixels] (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash range: Approx. 50 cm (1.84 feet) to 5.4 m (17.7 feet) (Wide, [ISO AUTO] mode) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction), Forced OFE Slow sync.
Others Digital Camera Accessory System DMW-CLZ5 Soft Case DMW-CLZH5 DMW-CHTZ3 Semi Hard Case DMW-AC6PP AC Adaptor RP-SDR04GU1 K RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDR02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-SDH01GU1A RP-SDR01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SDR512U1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SDR256U1A RP-SD128BU1A RP-SD064BPPA 4 GB SDHC 2 GB SD 2 GB SD 1 GB SD 1 GB SD 1 GB SD 512 MB SD 512 MB SD 256 MB SD 256 MB SD 128 MB SD 64 MB SD Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Card Card Card Card Card Card Card Ca
Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) [] Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.
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:. (USA On_y) P,ease 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.
Others Limited Warranty (For USA Only) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.
Others 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.
Others Customer Services Directory i Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and instruction Products by visiting our Web Site at: htt ://www. (For USA Only) j Books online for all Panasonic asc. anasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: n_n_n_n_n_n__parts @us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pro, EST.
Others Precautions (pour • Assurez-vous d'utiliser un adaptateur secteur de marque Panasonic (DMWAC5PP; en option). • Assurez-vous d'utiliser une batterie de a prendre le Canada) marque Panasonic (CGA-S005A). • Si vous utilisez d'autres batteries, nous ne AVERTISSEMENT: pouvons pas garantir la qualite de ce produit. • N'utilisez pas d'autres c&bles de connexion USB & I'exception de celui fourni.
O_e_ N'utilisez pas I'appareil photo proximite d'un _metteur radio ou de lignes a haute tension. • Uutilisation de rappareil photo & proximite d'un emetteur radio ou de lignes & haute tension pourrait nuire a I'image ou au son.
O_e_ Index EZ ............................................ 29,63,105 F A AC Adaptor .............................. 85, 88, 110 Access indication ................................... 23 Aerial Photo Mode ................................. 52 AF Assist Lamp ...................................... 66 AF Mode ................................................ 64 AF/AE Lock ............................................ 26 Alkaline Batteries ...................................... Aspect Ratio .......................
Others 0 Operational Sound ................................. 22 Optical Image Stabilizer ............................ Optical Zoom ............................................ Oxyride Batteries ...................................... PAL ........................................................ 22 Paper Size ................................................ Party Mode ............................................... PC ............................................................. Pet Mode ....................
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