Panasonic DMC-LZ6, DMC-LZ7 Taking Pictures with the Zoom, Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele

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Basic

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)

You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 6k optical zoom and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. (35 mm film camera equivalent: 37 mm to 222 mm)

Set the picture size to something other than the highest setting for each aspect ratio

[ / /] to make subjects appear additionally closer with no picture quality deterioration (Maximum of 9k).

∫To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

∫To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

∫Picture size and maximum zoom

magnification

(±: Available, —: Not available)

Aspect

Picture size

Maximum

Extended

zoom

ratio

optical

(P63)

magnification

(P62)

zoom

(Tele)

/ (7M)

(6M)

6k

—

(5.5M)

(5M EZ)

7.2k

±

(3M EZ)

(2M EZ)

(1M EZ)

/

9k

±

(0.3M EZ)

/

(2.5M EZ)

(2M EZ)

∫Extended optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ]

(3M EZ) (3 million pixels), the 7M (7 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

•The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.

•If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

•The lens barrel (P9) extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.

•In motion picture mode [ ], the zoom magnification is fixed to the value set at

the start of recording.

•“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.

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Contents DMC-LZ6 Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit Information for Your SafetyDear Customer FCC Note Following Applies only in the U.S.AModel No Following Applies only in CanadaRead together with the Cautions for Use. P95 Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the cameraPlaces with a lot of sand or dust About cards that can be used in this Unit Contents Focusing in low light conditions Setting a picture size and quality thatSetting color effects and picture quality Playing Back Motion Pictures Using the Play mode menuCards are optional Standard AccessoriesNames Components 10 11 13 14 Insert the batteries. P15 Quick GuideTurn the camera on to take pictures Play back the picturesWhen alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected When oxyride batteries are selectedAbout the Batteries Usable batteriesDo not heat or expose to flame Battery shapes that cannot be usedAll or part Pole is flat Covering on Battery is peeled Off Recording conditions by Cipa standard When not using the batteries for a long period of timePlayback time Remove the batteries after use We recommend using Panasonic’s cardCard About the Built-in Memory/the Card optionalCard optional Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csInitial setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and timeAbout the Mode Dial Press 3/4 to select the setting Setting the MenuPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu itemPress 2 on the menu screen About the Setup MenuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon Economy Power SaveWorld Time MonitorReset NO.RESETDial Display LanguageLCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD Taking Pictures When holding the camera vertically Flash AF assist lampPress the shutter button fully to take a picture TeleFocusing P26 Using the flashTry the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P60 Exposure P43Preventing jitter camera shake LockPICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple ModeEnlarge MailZoom Other Settings in Simple modeYou cannot set the following items in simple mode Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Setting to 7M Using the Easy zoomMenu operation Further extending the zoomPress MENU/SET to close the menu ≥OFF W T ≥ON W TPress 4 REV Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 2/1 to select the picture Rotate the zoom lever towards TPlays back the previous picture Plays back the next picture Playing back picturesTo delete a single picture While the picture is being deleted, appears on the screenPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Only when selecting Multi DeletePress Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set To delete Multi DeleteRecording mode Simple modePlayback mode About the LCD MonitorExample of histograms Recording guide linesHistogram Press High Angle a for 1 second Canceling High angle modePress Press 3/4 to select a mode Available flash settings by recording Mode ISO Limit AutoShutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Sec You can also press 2 to select Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress MENU/SET to finish Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positivePress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET SettingsPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then press Focus range Taking Close-up PicturesFollowing functions cannot be used Displaying the information screen of BABY1 About the informationPortrait Technique for Portrait modeTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashTechnique for Candle light mode Technique for Party modeBirthday setting Age display settingTaking Pictures Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Turn the camera off when taking off or landing Technique for Fireworks modeTechnique for Aerial photo mode When using the stabilizer function, it is fixed to MODE1 Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to stop recording If you selected on the screen shown in stepYou cannot record audio. DMC-LZ6 Select the desired item Set the year, month and date Setting the departure/return dateNumber of days that have passed since the departure date Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a picture Canceling the travel dateDisplaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Setting the home area HomeSetting the travel destination area Finishing setting the home areaPress and hold Func when recording Using the REC Mode MenuAWB Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureBalance Finely adjusting the white balance Setting the white balance manuallyAbout the white balance fine adjustment About the white balanceSetting the aspect ratio of pictures Setting the light sensitivitySensitivity Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Setting the focus method AF ModeDetecting jitter and compensating for it StabilizerMODE1 MODE2Burst Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierAF Assist Lamp If the AF assist lamp isCOL.MODE Slow ShutterClock SET Recording bright pictures in dark placesDisplaying Multiple Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET To return to the 1 screen playback screenTo stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture To delete a picture during Playback zoomPress 2/1 while paused Playing Back Motion PicturesTo pause Menu Screen Using the Play mode menuPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Slide ShowPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finishFavorite Setting your favorite picturesRotate DISP./ROTATE Deleting all favoritesPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressRotate Picture is rotated manually Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotatedPress 3/4 to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/SET Date StampPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Travel Date P55SET Multi settingCancel To cancel all settings Setting the picture to print and the number of printsDpof Print Number of prints icon a appearsDate print icon C appears To print the dateProtect Cancel The protect icon a disappearsPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to Preventing accidental erasure of picturesResize Picture size SettingPress 2/1 to select the size and then press Making the picture smallerPress shutter button TrimmingCopy Only when is selectedPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Copying the picture dataInitializing the built-in memory or a card FormatThis message appears during data transfer Connecting to a PCWindows MacintoshAbout the PTP connection Folder CompositionConditions under which a different Folder number is used Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SETNUM. of Prints Print with Date OFFPaper Size PostcardWhen printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera onSet the TV ASPECT. P22 Turn the camera and the TV off Recording after settings Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingScreen Display RecordingPlayback mode P33 Recording in simple modePlayback Number of Dpof prints P78Others Dispose of unusable batteries Bring charged spare batteries when going outAbout the Lens This Memory Card is Locked Message DisplayNo Valid Picture to Play This Picture is ProtectedMemory Card Error Format this CARD? BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Parameter Error Memory Card Error Please Check the CardUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable TroubleshootingFolder Cannot be Created Please RE-CONNECT the Printer100 101 Flash Flash is not activated 102Flash is activated twice You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P74103 104 Number of recordable pictures Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time105 106 107 Available recording time when recording motion pictures108 SpecificationsDIGITAL/V.OUT 109DIGITAL/AV OUT 110 Digital Camera Accessory SystemFor USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form111 112 Request for Service Notice For USA Only113 Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage 114 Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCentralized Factory Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA Only115 Personal ChecksPour le Canada Précautions à prendre116 117 118 IndexPicture Quality Setting Picture Quality Setting Motion PictureStatus Indicator 119Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3