Panasonic DMC-LZ7, DMC-LZ6 Recording guide lines, Histogram, Example of histograms

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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.

A[ ]:This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking

pictures with a well-balanced

composition.

B[ ]:This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact

center of the screen.

∫Histogram

•A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.

•It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.

A When the values are concentrated on the left, the picture is under exposed.

B When the values are distributed evenly, the exposure is proper and the brightness is well-balanced.

C When the values are concentrated on the right, the picture is over exposed.

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Example of histograms

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AUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed ¢Histogram

•When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.

•The histogram is an approximation in recording mode.

•The histogram of a picture may not match in recording mode and playback mode.

•The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc.

•The histogram does not appear in simple

mode [] or motion picture mode [ ] and during multi playback or calendar

playback and playback zoom.

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Contents DMC-LZ6 Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerMarking sign is located on bottom of the unit Following Applies only in the U.S.A FCC NoteModel No Following Applies only in CanadaCare of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera Places with a lot of sand or dustRead together with the Cautions for Use. P95 About cards that can be used in this Unit Contents Setting a picture size and quality that Focusing in low light conditionsSetting color effects and picture quality Playing Back Motion Pictures Using the Play mode menuStandard Accessories Names ComponentsCards are optional 10 11 13 14 Quick Guide Insert the batteries. P15Turn the camera on to take pictures Play back the picturesWhen oxyride batteries are selected When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selectedAbout the Batteries Usable batteriesBattery shapes that cannot be used All or part Pole is flat Covering on Battery is peeled OffDo not heat or expose to flame When not using the batteries for a long period of time Recording conditions by Cipa standardPlayback time We recommend using Panasonic’s card Remove the batteries after useAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card optional CardCard optional Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csSetting Date/Time Clock Set Initial settingChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and timeAbout the Mode Dial Setting the Menu Press 3/4 to select the settingPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu itemAbout the Setup Menu Press 4 to select the Setup menu iconPress 2 on the menu screen Power Save EconomyWorld Time MonitorNO.RESET ResetDial Display LanguageLCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD When holding the camera vertically Flash AF assist lamp Taking PicturesPress the shutter button fully to take a picture TeleUsing the flash Focusing P26Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P60 Exposure P43Lock Preventing jitter camera shakeTaking Pictures in Simple Mode PICT.MODEEnlarge MailOther Settings in Simple mode You cannot set the following items in simple modeZoom Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Using the Easy zoom Setting to 7MFurther extending the zoom Menu operationPress MENU/SET to close the menu ≥OFF W T ≥ON W TChecking the Recorded Picture Review Press 4 REVPress 2/1 to select the picture Rotate the zoom lever towards TPlaying back pictures Plays back the previous picture Plays back the next pictureTo delete a single picture While the picture is being deleted, appears on the screenOnly when selecting Multi Delete Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to setPress Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set To delete Multi DeleteSimple mode Recording modePlayback mode About the LCD MonitorRecording guide lines HistogramExample of histograms Canceling High angle mode Press High Angle a for 1 secondPress Press 3/4 to select a mode Available flash settings by recording Mode Auto ISO LimitShutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Sec Taking Pictures with the Self-timer You can also press 2 to selectCompensating the Exposure Press MENU/SET to finishUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positiveSettings Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then pressPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Taking Close-up Pictures Following functions cannot be usedFocus range About the information Displaying the information screen of BABY1Technique for Portrait mode PortraitTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Night scenery modeTechnique for Party mode Technique for Candle light modeAge display setting Birthday settingSetting the shutter speed Technique for Starry sky modeTaking Pictures Technique for Fireworks mode Technique for Aerial photo modeTurn the camera off when taking off or landing Motion Picture Mode When using the stabilizer function, it is fixed to MODE1Press the shutter button fully to stop recording If you selected on the screen shown in stepYou cannot record audio. DMC-LZ6 Setting the departure/return date Number of days that have passed since the departure dateSelect the desired item Set the year, month and date Canceling the travel date Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a pictureSetting the home area Home Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World TimeFinishing setting the home area Setting the travel destination areaUsing the REC Mode Menu Press and hold Func when recordingAdjusting the hue for a more natural picture BalanceAWB Setting the white balance manually Finely adjusting the white balanceAbout the white balance fine adjustment About the white balanceSetting the light sensitivity Setting the aspect ratio of picturesSensitivity Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY AF Mode Setting the focus methodStabilizer Detecting jitter and compensating for itMODE1 MODE2Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier BurstAF Assist Lamp If the AF assist lamp isSlow Shutter COL.MODEClock SET Recording bright pictures in dark placesDisplaying Multiple Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played backPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET To return to the 1 screen playback screenUsing the Playback Zoom To stop using the playback zoomRotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture To delete a picture during Playback zoomPlaying Back Motion Pictures To pausePress 2/1 while paused Using the Play mode menu Menu ScreenSlide Show Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finishSetting your favorite pictures FavoriteRotate DISP./ROTATE Deleting all favoritesPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuRotate Picture is rotated manually Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotatedDate Stamp Press 3/4 to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/SETPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Travel Date P55Multi setting CancelSET Setting the picture to print and the number of prints To cancel all settingsDpof Print Number of prints icon a appearsTo print the date Date print icon C appearsCancel The protect icon a disappears ProtectPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to Preventing accidental erasure of picturesPicture size Setting ResizePress 2/1 to select the size and then press Making the picture smallerTrimming Press shutter buttonOnly when is selected CopyPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Copying the picture dataFormat Initializing the built-in memory or a cardConnecting to a PC This message appears during data transferWindows MacintoshFolder Composition Conditions under which a different Folder number is usedAbout the PTP connection Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SETDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SETPrint with Date OFF NUM. of PrintsPaper Size PostcardWhen printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Set the TV ASPECT. P22 Turn the camera and the TV offPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Recording in normal picture mode Initial setting Recording after settingsScreen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode Playback mode P33Playback Number of Dpof prints P78Others Bring charged spare batteries when going out About the LensDispose of unusable batteries Message Display This Memory Card is LockedNo Valid Picture to Play This Picture is ProtectedBUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY? Memory Card Error Format this CARD?Memory Card Parameter Error Memory Card Error Please Check the CardTroubleshooting USB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB CableFolder Cannot be Created Please RE-CONNECT the Printer100 101 102 Flash Flash is not activatedFlash is activated twice You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P74103 104 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 105Number of recordable pictures 106 Available recording time when recording motion pictures 107Specifications 108109 DIGITAL/AV OUTDIGITAL/V.OUT Digital Camera Accessory System 110Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 111For USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only 112Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage113 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 114Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory Service Center115 Personal ChecksPrécautions à prendre 116Pour le Canada 117 Index 118Picture Quality Setting Motion Picture Picture Quality SettingStatus Indicator 119One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3