Panasonic DMCLZ5K About the Lens, About Condensation When the lens is fogged up, Humid places

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Before Use

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Care of the camera

Do not strongly shake or bump the camera. The camera may stop operating normally, pictures may not be recorded or the lens may be damaged.

Sand or dust may cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or dust does not get into the lens or the terminals when using the camera on a beach etc.

Make sure that water does not get into the camera when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.

If water or seawater splashes on the camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe the camera again with a dry cloth.

About the LCD monitor

Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction.

Condensation may form on the LCD monitor in places with large temperature

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differences. Wipe the condensation with a soft, dry cloth.

If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.

About the Lens

Do not press the lens with excessive force.

Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as it may cause the camera to malfunction. Also, be careful when you leave the camera outside or near a window.

About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes as described below. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

When the camera is taken from the cold outdoors to the warm indoors.

When the camera is taken from outside to inside an air-conditioned car.

When cool wind from an air conditioner etc. blows directly on the camera.

In humid places

To prevent condensation, put the camera in a plastic bag until the temperature of the camera is close to the ambient

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Contents DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFCC Note U.S. only About the Lens About Condensation When the lens is fogged upHumid places About The Mode Dial About illustrations in these operating instructions About indications in these operating instructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor button Contents Focusing in low light conditions Setting color effectsAdjusting the picture quality Using the Play mode menuStandard Accessories Names ComponentsStrap SD Memory Cards are optional10 11 13 14 Quick Guide Insert the batteries. P16Turn the camera on to take pictures Play back the picturesAbout the Batteries All or part Pole is flat Covering on Battery is peeled Off Battery indicationWhen not using the batteries for a long period of time Recording conditions by Cipa standardWhen recording once every Playback timeInserting/Removing the Card Optional Slide the card door to open itAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Icons displayed on the screen SD Memory Card optional MultiMediaCard optionalSD Memory Card Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csInitial setting Changing the clock settingPress MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Press MENU/SET several times to close the menuAbout the Setup Menu Press 4 to select the Setup menu icon and then pressPress MENU/SET and then press Press 3/4 to select the menu itemBattery Type Oxyride ZR6Clock SET MonitorNO.RESET EconomyVideo OUT Select on ConnectionLanguage Turn the camera on Select normal picture mode Taking PicturesTake a picture Press the shutter button fully to take the pictureFocus indication lights when the subject is focused FocusingTips for taking good pictures Press the shutter button fullyPreventing jitter camera shake Slow sync./Red-eye reduction P39Party P52 ExposureTaking Pictures in Simple Mode Basic menu settingsSettings in Simple mode Other Settings in Simple modeZoom This case, the subject, such as a person, will become darkTaking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide To make subjects appear closer use TeleWhen you set the picture size to Picture size and maximum zoom Magnification± Available, Not available Extended optical zoom mechanismFurther extending the zoom Press MENU/SETMenu operation You can check the recorded pictures while still in REC mode Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picturePlaying Back Pictures Press 3/4/2/1 to move the positionPress 2/1 to select the picture Deleting the recorded picture during Review Quick deletionDeleting Pictures Select the picture with 2/1Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET Press twiceOnly when selecting Multi Delete Screen when selecting Multi DeletePress 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to setRecording mode Simple modePlayback mode About the LCD MonitorHistogram Recording guide lineExample of histogram Canceling High angle mode Press 1 to switch the flash setting Auto ISO80Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Sec 30 to 1/2000Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 to select the self-timer modeCompensating the Exposure Press MENU/SET to finishUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positiveTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket This mode detects jitter and compensates for it Optical Image StabilizerStabilizer operates During photo compositionNumber of pictures recorded in burst Mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeWhen the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited How to turn the LCD monitor on again Power saveConditions OperationTaking Close-up Pictures Focus rangeScene Mode Press 3/4 to select the scene modeSetting frequently used scenes to the mode dials There are 5 menu screens 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5 and 5/5Portrait mode Technique for Portrait modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Sports modeTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Party mode Technique for Candle light modeSetting the shutter speed Technique for Fireworks modeTechnique for Starry sky mode Age display setting Birthday settingMotion Picture Mode Press the shutter button fully to stop recordingChanging the picture quality setting Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select PICT.MODE and then pressPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio. DMC-LZ5Screen when 9 screens are displayed Displaying MultipleRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Press 3/4/2/1 to select a pictureUsing the Playback Zoom To stop using the playback zoomExamples of 16 screens and 25 screens To return to normal playbackPlaying Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio To delete a picture during Playback zoomMotion pictures To pausePictures with audio DMC-LZ5 Audio DUB. DMC-LZ5/ Rotate DISP./ROTATE Motion pictures onlyUsing the REC Mode Menu Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu itemAdjusting the hue for a more natural picture BalanceSetting the light sensitivity SensitivityAbout the white balance Shutter speedSetting the aspect ratio of pictures Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing. P95DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 DMC-LZ5DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3 AF Mode Setting the focus methodAudio REC. DMC-LZ5 Recording still pictures with audioFocusing in low light conditions becomes easier AF Assist LampSlow Shutter If the AF assist lamp isSetting color effects for the recorded pictures Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded picturesCOL.EFFECT PICT.ADJUsing the Play mode menu PressSlide Show Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SETSetting the audio DMC-LZ5 Duration Setting your favorite picturesPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finishPress 2/1 to select the picture then press Rotate DISP./ROTATEPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press To display the picture rotatedExample When rotating clockwise Setting the picture to print and the number of printsPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Dpof PrintSingle setting Multi settingTo cancel all settings Number of prints icon appearsProtect Preventing accidental erasure of picturesAudio DUB. DMC-LZ5 ResizePress 4 to stop recording Adding audio after taking picturesPress 2/1 to select the size and then press Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETTrimming Press shutter buttonCopy Copying the picture dataFormat Initializing the built-in memory or a cardMenu Settings Press 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SET Connecting to a PCWindows Folder Composition MacintoshConditions under which a different Folder number is used Printing the Pictures Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printingPress 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SET Print with DateNUM. of Prints Paper SizeSetting the date printing with Dpof print in advance Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Screen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode PlaybackFavorites P70 Camera, disturbing the pictures and soundBring charged spare batteries when going out Do not bend or drop the cardDispose of unusable batteries Batteries have a limited lifeMessage Display Troubleshooting Memory Card Error Please Check the CardRead Error Please Check the Card Write Error Please Check the CardRecording Picture cannot be recorded Recorded picture is whitish. The lens is dirtyRecorded picture is too bright or dark Subject is not focused properlyLCD monitor flickers indoors Noise appears on the LCD monitorVertical line appears on the LCD monitor Flash Flash is not activatedPress MENU/SET, select the Setup Setting for the auto review function is disabledMotion pictures cannot be played back on a TV Ends of the pictures are cut at printingClock is reset AF assist lamp does not turn onCamera becomes warm Lens clicksNumber of recordable pictures and available recording time Number of recordable picturesPicture size Available recording time seconds Specifications Metering mode LCD monitor Flash Microphone Picture size Still picture Motion pictures QualityTerminal DIGITAL/AV OUT DMC-LZ5Dimensions Approx .0 mm Wk62.0 mm Hk45.0 mm D 3 15/16qMass Oz DMC-LZ3 excluding card and batteriesDigital Camera Accessory System Accessory#Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty CoverageCarry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory ServicenterIndex Picture Quality Setting Status Indicator 13, 16, 22USB Mode 23, 80 Playing Back Motion PicturesSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Inserte las bateríasEncienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes Reproduzca las imágenesOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3