Panasonic DMC-LZ6 Setting the shutter speed, Taking Pictures, Technique for Starry sky mode

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

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

•The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used.

[BEACH]

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.

•Do not touch the camera with wet hands.

•Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals.

•Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty.

•The white balance cannot be set.

[STARRY SKY]

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.

∫Setting the shutter speed

•Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].

1Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].

STARRY SKY

15SEC.

30SEC.

60SEC.

CANCEL SELECT SET MENU

•If you want to change the number of seconds, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1 again to select

[STARRY SKY].

2Taking Pictures.

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CANCEL MENU

•Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes,

[PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.

•Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown screen is displayed.

∫Technique for Starry sky mode

• The shutter opens for 15, 30 or

60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend taking pictures with the self-timer. (P42)

•The LCD monitor automatically becomes darker.

•Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P36)

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

•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

•The following functions cannot be used.

–[EXPOSURE]

–[W.BALANCE]

–[STABILIZER]

–[BURST]

–[SLOW SHUTTER]

[FIREWORKS]

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.

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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 Canada Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note Model NoCare 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 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 qualityStandard Accessories Names ComponentsCards 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 BatteriesBattery shapes that cannot be used All or part Pole is flat Covering on Battery is peeled OffDo 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/SETAbout the Setup Menu Press 4 to select the Setup menu iconPress 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 EnlargeOther 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 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 modeRecording guide lines HistogramExample 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 exposedSettings 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 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 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 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 Setting the departure/return date Number of days that have passed since the departure 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 MenuAdjusting the hue for a more natural picture BalanceAWB 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 picturePlaying Back Motion Pictures To pausePress 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/SETMulti setting CancelSET 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 WindowsFolder Composition Conditions under which a different Folder number is usedAbout 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 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 Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingRecording after settings Screen DisplayNumber of Dpof prints P78 Recording in simple modePlayback mode P33 PlaybackOthers Bring charged spare batteries when going out About the LensDispose 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 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 105Number of recordable pictures 106 107 Available recording time when recording motion pictures108 Specifications109 DIGITAL/AV OUTDIGITAL/V.OUT 110 Digital Camera Accessory SystemDigital Camera Accessory Order Form 111For USA Customers 112 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage113 114 Carry-In or Mail-In ServicePersonal Checks Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center 115Précautions à prendre 116Pour 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