Panasonic DMC-LZ7, DMC-LZ6 operating instructions Contents

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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety	2
Preparation
Standard Accessories	8
Names of the Components	8
Quick Guide	10
About the Batteries	11
Inserting and Removing the Batteries/the
Card (Optional)	15
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
(optional)	16
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)	17
• Changing the clock setting	17
About the Mode Dial	18
Setting the Menu	19
About the Setup Menu	20
LCD Monitor Display/Switching the LCD
Monitor Display	23
Basic
Taking Pictures	24
Taking Pictures in Simple Mode	27
Taking Pictures with the Zoom	29
• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)	29
• Using the Easy zoom	30
• Using the Digital Zoom
Further extending the zoom	31
Checking the Recorded Picture
(Review)	32
Playing Back/Deleting Pictures	33
Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor	35
• Changing the information
displayed	35

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• Recording a picture with the camera
held high above your head
(High angle mode)	37
Taking Pictures using
the Built-in Flash	38
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer	42
Compensating the Exposure	43
Changing the sensitivity according to the
movement of the subject being
recorded	44
Taking Close-up Pictures	45
Taking pictures that match the scene
being recorded (Scene mode)	46
– [PORTRAIT]	47
– [SOFT SKIN]	47
– [SCENERY]	47
– [SPORTS]	47
– [NIGHT PORTRAIT]	48
– [NIGHT SCENERY]	48
– [FOOD]	48
– [PARTY]	49
– [CANDLE LIGHT]	49
– [SUNSET]	49
– [BABY1]/[BABY2]	49
– [PET]	50
– [HIGH SENS.]	50
– [BEACH]	51
– [STARRY SKY]	51
– [FIREWORKS]	51
– [SNOW]	52
– [AERIAL PHOTO]	52
Motion Picture Mode	53
Recording which Day of the Vacation
You Take the Picture	55
Displaying the Time at the Travel
Destination (World Time)	57
Using the [REC] Mode Menu	59

•[W.BALANCE]

Adjusting the hue for a more natural

picture	60
• [SENSITIVITY]
Setting the light sensitivity	62
• [ASPECT RATIO]
Setting the aspect ratio of pictures ...	62

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Contents DMC-LZ6 Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerMarking sign is located on bottom of the unit Model No Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note 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 color effects and picture quality Setting a picture size and quality thatFocusing in low light conditions Playing Back Motion Pictures Using the Play mode menuStandard Accessories Names ComponentsCards are optional 10 11 13 14 Turn the camera on to take pictures Quick GuideInsert the batteries. P15 Play back the picturesAbout the Batteries When oxyride batteries are selectedWhen alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected 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 useCard optional About the Built-in Memory/the Card optionalCard Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csChanging the clock setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and timeAbout the Mode Dial Press MENU/SET Setting the MenuPress 3/4 to select the setting Press 3/4 to select the menu itemAbout the Setup Menu Press 4 to select the Setup menu iconPress 2 on the menu screen World Time Power SaveEconomy MonitorDial Display NO.RESETReset LanguageLCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD Press the shutter button fully to take a picture When holding the camera vertically Flash AF assist lampTaking Pictures TeleTry the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P60 Using the flashFocusing P26 Exposure P43Lock Preventing jitter camera shakeEnlarge Taking Pictures in Simple ModePICT.MODE 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 7MPress MENU/SET to close the menu Further extending the zoomMenu operation ≥OFF W T ≥ON W TPress 2/1 to select the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Rotate the zoom lever towards TTo delete a single picture Playing back picturesPlays back the previous picture Plays back the next picture While the picture is being deleted, appears on the screenPress Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Only when selecting Multi DeletePress 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set To delete Multi DeletePlayback mode Simple modeRecording 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 selectUnder exposed Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish 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 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording Motion Picture ModeWhen using the stabilizer function, it is fixed to MODE1 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 About the white balance fine adjustment Setting the white balance manuallyFinely adjusting the white balance About the white balanceSensitivity Setting the light sensitivitySetting the aspect ratio of pictures Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY AF Mode Setting the focus methodMODE1 StabilizerDetecting jitter and compensating for it MODE2AF Assist Lamp Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierBurst If the AF assist lamp isClock SET Slow ShutterCOL.MODE Recording bright pictures in dark placesDisplaying Multiple Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back To return to the 1 screen playback screenRotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomTo stop using the playback zoom To delete a picture during Playback zoomPlaying Back Motion Pictures To pausePress 2/1 while paused Using the Play mode menu Menu ScreenPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Slide ShowPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finishRotate DISP./ROTATE Setting your favorite picturesFavorite Deleting all favoritesRotate Picture is rotated manually Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotatedPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Date StampPress 3/4 to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/SET Travel Date P55Multi setting CancelSET Dpof Print Setting the picture to print and the number of printsTo cancel all settings Number of prints icon a appearsTo print the date Date print icon C appearsPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to Cancel The protect icon a disappearsProtect Preventing accidental erasure of picturesPress 2/1 to select the size and then press Picture size SettingResize Making the picture smallerTrimming Press shutter buttonPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Only when is selectedCopy Copying the picture dataFormat Initializing the built-in memory or a cardWindows Connecting to a PCThis message appears during data transfer MacintoshFolder Composition Conditions under which a different Folder number is usedAbout the PTP connection Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SETPaper Size Print with Date OFFNUM. of Prints 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 Screen Display Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingRecording after settings RecordingPlayback Recording in simple modePlayback mode P33 Number of Dpof prints P78Others Bring charged spare batteries when going out About the LensDispose of unusable batteries No Valid Picture to Play Message DisplayThis Memory Card is Locked This Picture is ProtectedMemory Card Parameter Error BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Error Format this CARD? Memory Card Error Please Check the CardFolder Cannot be Created TroubleshootingUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable Please RE-CONNECT the Printer100 101 Flash is activated twice 102Flash Flash is not activated 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 114115 Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center Personal ChecksPrécautions à prendre 116Pour le Canada 117 Index 118Status Indicator Picture Quality Setting Motion PicturePicture Quality Setting 119Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3