Panasonic DMCLZ3S Standard Accessories, Names Components, Strap, SD Memory Cards are optional

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Preparation

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.

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3 1 DMC-LZ5 2 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3

K1HA08CD0008	K1HA08CD0009
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1Batteries

AA Oxyride batteries (ZR6)

2USB Connection Cable

31: AV Cable

(Supplied with DMC-LZ5) 2: Video Cable

(Supplied with DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3)

4CD-ROM

5Strap

•SD Memory Cards are optional.

You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P17)

•For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P103)

•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

1 800 561-5505 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

Names of the

Components

1 2 3

1Lens (P4)

2Flash (P39)

3Self-timer indicator (P42) AF assist lamp (P67)

4 5

6 7 8 9

4LCD monitor (P4, 36, 87)

5Status indicator (P13, 16, 47)

6Cursor buttons

2/Self-timer button (P42)

4/[REV] button (P32)

1/Flash setting button (P39)

3/Exposure compensation (P43)/Auto bracket (P44)/White balance fine

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Contents DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFCC Note U.S. only About Condensation When the lens is fogged up About the LensHumid places About The Mode Dial About indications in these operating instructions About illustrations in these operating instructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor button Contents Setting color effects Focusing in low light conditionsAdjusting the picture quality Using the Play mode menuNames Components Standard AccessoriesStrap SD Memory Cards are optional10 11 13 14 Insert the batteries. P16 Quick GuideTurn the camera on to take pictures Play back the picturesAbout the Batteries Battery indication All or part Pole is flat Covering on Battery is peeled OffRecording conditions by Cipa standard When not using the batteries for a long period of timePlayback time When recording once everySlide the card door to open it Inserting/Removing the Card OptionalAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card SD Memory Card optional MultiMediaCard optional Icons displayed on the screenSD Memory Card Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csChanging the clock setting Initial settingPress MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Press MENU/SET several times to close the menuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon and then press About the Setup MenuPress MENU/SET and then press Press 3/4 to select the menu itemOxyride ZR6 Battery TypeClock SET MonitorEconomy NO.RESETSelect on Connection Video OUTLanguage Taking Pictures Turn the camera on Select normal picture modeTake a picture Press the shutter button fully to take the pictureFocusing Focus indication lights when the subject is focusedTips for taking good pictures Press the shutter button fullySlow sync./Red-eye reduction P39 Preventing jitter camera shakeParty P52 ExposureBasic menu settings Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSettings in Simple mode Other Settings in Simple modeThis case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide To make subjects appear closer use TelePicture size and maximum zoom Magnification When you set the picture size to± Available, Not available Extended optical zoom mechanismPress MENU/SET Further extending the zoomMenu operation Checking the Recorded Picture Review You can check the recorded pictures while still in REC modePress 4 REV Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picturePress 3/4/2/1 to move the position Playing Back PicturesPress 2/1 to select the picture Deleting the recorded picture during Review Quick deletionSelect the picture with 2/1 Deleting PicturesPress Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET Press twiceScreen when selecting Multi Delete Only 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 setSimple mode Recording modePlayback mode About the LCD MonitorRecording guide line HistogramExample of histogram Canceling High angle mode Press 1 to switch the flash setting ISO80 Auto30 to 1/2000 Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting SecPress 2 to select the self-timer mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress MENU/SET to finish Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positiveTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer This mode detects jitter and compensates for itStabilizer operates During photo compositionTaking Pictures using Burst Mode Number of pictures recorded in burst ModeWhen the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited Power save How to turn the LCD monitor on againConditions OperationFocus range Taking Close-up PicturesPress 3/4 to select the scene mode Scene ModeSetting frequently used scenes to the mode dials There are 5 menu screens 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5 and 5/5Technique for Portrait mode Portrait modeTechnique for Sports mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Candle light mode Technique for Party modeTechnique for Fireworks mode Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Birthday setting Age display settingPress the shutter button fully to stop recording Motion Picture ModePress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select PICT.MODE and then press Changing the picture quality settingPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio. DMC-LZ5Displaying Multiple Screen when 9 screens are displayedRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Press 3/4/2/1 to select a pictureTo stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomExamples of 16 screens and 25 screens To return to normal playbackTo delete a picture during Playback zoom Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioMotion pictures To pauseAudio DUB. DMC-LZ5/ Rotate DISP./ROTATE Motion pictures only Pictures with audio DMC-LZ5Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu item Using the REC Mode MenuBalance Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureSensitivity Setting the light sensitivityAbout the white balance Shutter speedAspect Ratio Setting the aspect ratio of picturesPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing. P95DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3 Setting the focus method AF ModeAudio REC. DMC-LZ5 Recording still pictures with audioAF Assist Lamp Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierSlow Shutter If the AF assist lamp isAdjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures Setting color effects for the recorded picturesCOL.EFFECT PICT.ADJPress Using the Play mode menuSlide Show Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SETSetting your favorite pictures Setting the audio DMC-LZ5 DurationPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finishRotate DISP./ROTATE Press 2/1 to select the picture then pressPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press To display the picture rotatedSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Example When rotating clockwisePress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Dpof PrintMulti setting Single settingTo cancel all settings Number of prints icon appearsPreventing accidental erasure of pictures ProtectResize Audio DUB. DMC-LZ5Press 4 to stop recording Adding audio after taking picturesPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the size and then pressTrimming Press shutter buttonCopying the picture data CopyInitializing the built-in memory or a card FormatMenu Settings Connecting to a PC Press 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SETWindows Macintosh Folder CompositionConditions under which a different Folder number is used Printing the Pictures Press 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printingPrint with Date Press 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SETNUM. of Prints Paper SizeSetting the date printing with Dpof print in advance Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera onPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Recording Screen DisplayPlayback Recording in simple modeCamera, disturbing the pictures and sound Favorites P70Do not bend or drop the card Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable batteries Batteries have a limited lifeMessage Display Memory Card Error Please Check the Card TroubleshootingRead Error Please Check the Card Write Error Please Check the CardRecorded picture is whitish. The lens is dirty Recording Picture cannot be recordedRecorded picture is too bright or dark Subject is not focused properlyNoise appears on the LCD monitor LCD monitor flickers indoorsVertical line appears on the LCD monitor Flash Flash is not activatedSetting for the auto review function is disabled Press MENU/SET, select the SetupMotion pictures cannot be played back on a TV Ends of the pictures are cut at printingAF assist lamp does not turn on Clock is resetCamera becomes warm Lens clicksNumber of recordable pictures Number of recordable pictures and available recording timePicture size Available recording time seconds Specifications Picture size Still picture Motion pictures Quality Metering mode LCD monitor Flash MicrophoneTerminal DIGITAL/AV OUT DMC-LZ5Approx .0 mm Wk62.0 mm Hk45.0 mm D 3 15/16q DimensionsMass Oz DMC-LZ3 excluding card and batteriesAccessory# Digital Camera Accessory SystemFor USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA OnlyCarry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyIndex Status Indicator 13, 16, 22 Picture Quality SettingUSB Mode 23, 80 Playing Back Motion PicturesInserte las baterías Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolEncienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes Reproduzca las imágenesPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3