Panasonic DMC-LZ6, DMC-LZ7 operating instructions Technique for Portrait mode

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[PORTRAIT]

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion.

∫Technique for Portrait mode

To increase the effectiveness of this mode:

1Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.

2Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

•This mode is only suitable when taking pictures outdoors in the daytime.

•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

[SOFT SKIN]

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This allows you to achieve a smoother appearance of the skin than in [PORTRAIT].

∫Technique for Soft skin mode To make this mode more effective:

1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.

2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

•This mode is only suitable when taking pictures outdoors in the daytime.

•If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.

•This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.

•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

[SCENERY]

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.

•The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ].

•The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

•The white balance cannot be set.

[SPORTS]

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.

•This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.

•If you take pictures of a fast-moving subject indoors, the ISO sensitivity becomes the same as when intelligent

ISO sensitivity mode [ ] is set to a highest ISO sensitivity of [ISO800]. (P44)

•The following functions cannot be used.

–[SLOW SHUTTER]

–[D.ZOOM]

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Contents DMC-LZ6 Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit Information for Your SafetyDear Customer Following Applies only in Canada Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note Model NoRead 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 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 qualityCards are optional Standard AccessoriesNames Components 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 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 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 2 on the menu screen About the Setup MenuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon 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 EnlargeZoom 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 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 modeExample 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-timerCompensate the exposure towards positive Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Under exposedPress 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 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 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 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 picturePress 2/1 while paused Playing Back Motion PicturesTo pause 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/SETSET Multi settingCancel 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 WindowsAbout the PTP connection Folder CompositionConditions under which a different Folder number is used 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 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 Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingRecording after settings Screen DisplayNumber of Dpof prints P78 Recording in simple modePlayback mode P33 PlaybackOthers Dispose of unusable batteries Bring charged spare batteries when going outAbout the Lens 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 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 ServicePersonal Checks Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center 115Pour le Canada Précautions à prendre116 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