Panasonic DMC-LZ6, DMC-LZ7 Compensating the Exposure, Press MENU/SET to finish, Under exposed

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Compensating the Exposure

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

Compensate the exposure towards positive.

Properly exposed

Over exposed

Compensate the exposure towards negative.

1 Press 3 [] until [EXPOSURE] appears and compensate the exposure with 2/1.

EXPOSURE

SELECT

EXIT MENU

•You can compensate from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].

•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

•EV is an abbreviation of “Exposure Value”. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed.

•The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.

•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.

•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject.

•Exposure cannot be compensated when using [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.

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Contents DMC-LZ6 Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyMarking sign is located on bottom of the unit Following Applies only in Canada Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note Model NoPlaces with a lot of sand or dust Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the cameraRead together with the Cautions for Use. P95 About cards that can be used in this Unit Contents Playing Back Motion Pictures Using the Play mode menu Setting a picture size and quality thatFocusing in low light conditions Setting color effects and picture qualityNames Components Standard AccessoriesCards are optional 10 11 13 14 Play back the pictures Quick GuideInsert the batteries. P15 Turn the camera on to take picturesUsable batteries When oxyride batteries are selectedWhen alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected About the BatteriesAll or part Pole is flat Covering on Battery is peeled Off Battery shapes that cannot be usedDo not heat or expose to flame 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 cardHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs About the Built-in Memory/the Card optionalCard Card optionalPress MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Changing the clock settingAbout the Mode Dial Press 3/4 to select the menu item Setting the MenuPress 3/4 to select the setting Press MENU/SETPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon About the Setup MenuPress 2 on the menu screen Monitor Power SaveEconomy World TimeLanguage NO.RESETReset Dial DisplayLCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD Tele When holding the camera vertically Flash AF assist lampTaking Pictures Press the shutter button fully to take a pictureExposure P43 Using the flashFocusing P26 Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P60Preventing jitter camera shake LockMail Taking Pictures in Simple ModePICT.MODE EnlargeYou cannot set the following items in simple mode Other Settings in Simple modeZoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Setting to 7M Using the Easy zoom≥OFF W T ≥ON W T Further extending the zoomMenu operation Press MENU/SET to close the menuRotate the zoom lever towards T Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Press 2/1 to select the pictureWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Playing back picturesPlays back the previous picture Plays back the next picture To delete a single pictureTo delete 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 setAbout the LCD Monitor Simple modeRecording mode Playback modeHistogram Recording guide linesExample of histograms 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-timerCompensate the exposure towards positive Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Under exposedPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then press SettingsPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Following functions cannot be used Taking Close-up PicturesFocus range 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 settingTechnique for Starry sky mode Setting the shutter speedTaking Pictures Technique for Aerial photo mode Technique for Fireworks modeTurn the camera off when taking off or landing If you selected on the screen shown in step Motion Picture ModeWhen using the stabilizer function, it is fixed to MODE1 Press the shutter button fully to stop recordingYou cannot record audio. DMC-LZ6 Number of days that have passed since the departure date Setting the departure/return dateSelect the desired item Set the year, month and 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 MenuBalance Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureAWB About the white balance Setting the white balance manuallyFinely adjusting the white balance About the white balance fine adjustmentAspect Ratio Setting the light sensitivitySetting the aspect ratio of pictures SensitivityPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Setting the focus method AF ModeMODE2 StabilizerDetecting jitter and compensating for it MODE1If the AF assist lamp is Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierBurst AF Assist LampRecording bright pictures in dark places Slow ShutterCOL.MODE Clock SETDisplaying Multiple To return to the 1 screen playback screen Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SETTo delete a picture during Playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomTo stop using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the pictureTo pause Playing Back Motion PicturesPress 2/1 while paused Menu Screen Using the Play mode menuPress 4 to finish Slide ShowPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SETDeleting all favorites Setting your favorite picturesFavorite Rotate DISP./ROTATEMotion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Rotate Picture is rotated manuallyTravel Date P55 Date StampPress 3/4 to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETCancel Multi settingSET Number of prints icon a appears Setting the picture to print and the number of printsTo cancel all settings Dpof PrintDate print icon C appears To print the datePreventing accidental erasure of pictures Cancel The protect icon a disappearsProtect Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 toMaking the picture smaller Picture size SettingResize Press 2/1 to select the size and then pressPress shutter button TrimmingCopying the picture data Only when is selectedCopy Press MENU/SET several times to close the menuInitializing the built-in memory or a card FormatMacintosh Connecting to a PCThis message appears during data transfer WindowsConditions under which a different Folder number is used Folder CompositionAbout the PTP connection Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printingPostcard Print with Date OFFNUM. of Prints Paper SizeWhen printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Set the TV ASPECT. P22 Turn the camera and the TV off Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera onPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Recording Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingRecording after settings Screen DisplayNumber of Dpof prints P78 Recording in simple modePlayback mode P33 PlaybackOthers About the Lens Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable batteries This Picture is Protected Message DisplayThis Memory Card is Locked No Valid Picture to PlayMemory Card Error Please Check the Card BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Error Format this CARD? Memory Card Parameter ErrorPlease RE-CONNECT the Printer TroubleshootingUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable Folder Cannot be Created100 101 You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P74 102Flash Flash is not activated Flash is activated twice103 104 105 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording TimeNumber of recordable pictures 106 107 Available recording time when recording motion pictures108 SpecificationsDIGITAL/AV OUT 109DIGITAL/V.OUT 110 Digital Camera Accessory System111 Digital Camera Accessory Order FormFor USA Customers 112 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA Only113 114 Carry-In or Mail-In ServicePersonal Checks Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center 115116 Précautions à prendrePour le Canada 117 118 Index119 Picture Quality Setting Motion PicturePicture Quality Setting Status IndicatorAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc