Panasonic DMCLZ30K, VQT4V99 owner manual 126, Usage cautions and notes Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries

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Usage cautions and notes

Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries

●●You can use Ni-MH batteries after charging them with a dedicated battery charger. However, improper handling of the batteries may cause leakage, heat generation, fire or an explosion. Observe the following.

••If there is dirt on the battery poles, you may not be able to charge the batteries normally. Carefully clean the battery poles and battery charger terminals with a soft dry cloth.

••Do not peel off or scratch the covering on Ni-MH batteries.

••When the batteries are used for the first time, or after having not been used for a long period of time, they may not fully charge. This is a characteristic of Ni-MH batteries and is not a malfunction. Battery performance will return to normal after a few charges and discharges.

••We recommend charging the batteries after they are fully discharged. If you repeat charging before they are fully discharged, battery performance may be reduced. (This is called “memory effect”.)

If a “memory effect” occurs, continue using the batteries until the camera can no longer perform recording or playback and then charge them fully. Battery performance will be restored after a few charges and discharges.

••Once the Ni-MH batteries have reached full charge, do not continue to charge them. ••Over time, Ni-MH batteries naturally discharge and their performance lowers even if they are not used. If the batteries are left in the camera in this condition, they will be

drained excessively and may become unusable even if they are charged again. ••When storing the batteries for a long period of time, we recommend charging them

once a year. Remove the batteries from the camera and store them again after they have been completely expended.

••Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. Battery performance gradually decreases over time as you keep using them and time goes by. If the length of time you can use the camera is extremely short even after fully charging the batteries, they may have exceeded their life span. Purchase new batteries.

••Read the operating instructions for the battery charger.

Disposing of used rechargeable batteries ●●Insulate the terminals using adhesive tape etc. ●●Do not disassemble the batteries.

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Contents Register online at Customers onlyContents Application Record Determining aperture and shutter speed and recordingTaking pictures according to the scene Scene Mode Using the Rec menuConnecting with other devices Application ViewOthers Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Before useCamera handling Carefully observe copyright laws Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →123Standard Accessories Optional accessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts Lens barrel Flash open button →55Shoulder strap eyelet →13 Speaker →46Microphone →27 Mode dial →26Card/Battery door →15 Zoom lever →53Pass the lens cap string through the lens cap eyelet Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strapAttaching the lens cap Attach the lens capAttaching the shoulder strap Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strapAbout the batteries About batteries that you can use with this unitInserting and removing the batteries To remove batteries Inserting and removing the batteriesRecording still pictures By Cipa standard Remaining batteryRemaining battery Recording conditions by Cipa standardRecording conditions Rec Quality Available recording timeRecording still pictures Recording motion picturesViewing pictures Inserting and removing the card optional To remove card Inserting and removing the card optionalBuilt-in memory approx MB About built-in memory/cardsSaving your pictures cards and built-in memory Compatible memory cards optionalRecording picture capacity still pictures Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeAbout built-in memory/cards Recording time capacity motion picturesSetting the clock Press the Camera ON/OFF buttonPress MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET Changing time setting Setting the clockPress MENU/SET to set Program AE Mode Set to the desired recording modeIntelligent Auto Mode Sequence of operationsRecording motion pictures →35 Aim the camera and shootTaking still pictures Holding the cameraView pictures →37 To turn on the camera in Playback ModePress the Playback button Turn off the camera Press the Camera ON/OFF buttonFocus display When focus is aligned illuminated Take a pictureUsing flash Automatic Scene DetectionAbout Backlight Compensation Press to set AF Mode to AF Tracking AF TrackingIntelligent Auto Mode restrictions Taking pictures with your own settings Return to desired composition Adjusting focusAdjust focus according to subject Focus displayRecording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recordingPress the motion picture button again to end recording Recording motion pictures Motion picture recording in other recording modesViewing your pictures Normal Play View picturesZooming in and viewing Playback Zoom Viewing a list of pictures Multi PlaybackViewing your pictures Normal Play Searching pictures by their recording date Calendar Viewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and pressOperations during motion picture playback Deleting pictures Press to delete displayed pictureUse to select Delete Multi/Delete All and press MENU/SET Delete MultiDeleting pictures Example Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE Mode Setting the menuPress to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Press MENU/SETMenu type Using Quick menu Using the Setup menu Power Monitor Settings, notesAuto Power Monitor High AngleHistogram On / OFF Video Rec Area On / OFFEconomy Auto Power Off Monitor Power SaveMIN. / 5 MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF Auto Review On / OFF Reset Reset Rec. settings?Reset setup parameters? OutputContent of the card When a card/built-inRestored. Check Version DispChanging recording information display Recording ModePlayback Mode Press DISP. button to change displayUsing Zoom Zoom In/OutOptical Zoom Using ZoomZoom types and use Extended optical zoomTaking pictures with flash To open the flashTo close the flash Auto/Red-Eye∗2 Taking pictures with flashType, operations Uses Auto Forced Flash OnOr look at it from close range FlashAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Auto Shutter speeds for each flash modeScene Mode Taking close-up pictures Shortest recording distance Zoom Macro ModeFocus range Taking close-up picturesMacro Zoom Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Auto Bracket Taking pictures with Exposure CompensationSet mode dial to Press Exposure buttonManual exposure assist estimate Taking Pictures with different picture effects Changing the selected picture effects Creative Control menuHigh Key ExpressiveRetro Low KeyImpressive Art SepiaDynamic Monochrome High DynamicOne Point Color Adjusting colorCross Process Selecting colorTaking pictures of people Portrait Mode TipsTaking pictures of scenery Scenery Mode Taking pictures of sporting events Changing the selected scene mode Scene Mode menu Selected scene Scenes for motion pictureTaking pictures according to the scene Scene Mode Panorama ShotAbout panorama playback Night Portrait Night SceneryWhat is HDR? HDRFood BabySunset High SensSetting guide Using the Rec menuRecording mode Settings Picture SizeSensitivity Using the Rec menuQuality Sensitivity 100 1600White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWB White BalanceUsing the Rec menu Setting White Balance manually AWB operational rangeAF Mode Center Weighted Metering ModeMetering Mode Brightness measurement Conditions Position Multi MeteringRecording mode Settings on / OFF ExposureDigital Zoom Picture Aspect Ratio Setting DescriptionBurst Picture SizeColor Mode AF Assist LampRed-Eye Removal StabilizerRecording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF Date StampClock Set Rec Quality Using the Motion Picture menuRecording mode Settings on Continuous AFDifferent playback methods Playback Mode Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Different playback methods Playback ModeSlide Show Operations during Slide ShowCalendar Category SelectionSelect category with cursor button and press MENU/SET Recording information such as Scene ModesRetouching pictures Creative Retouch Operation from the Playback menuStar Filter Toy EffectMiniature Effect Retouching pictures Creative RetouchUsing the Playback menu Creative RetouchResize Using the Playback menu Cropping 100 ProtectTo clear all 101 CopyConnect camera to TV Viewing on TV screen102 Turn on TV103 Viewing on TV screenUsing with your PC Computer specifications104 105 Using the supplied softwareUsing with your PC PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Windows XP / Vista / 7Check the environment of your PC Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO106 Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software107 Copying still pictures and motion picturesConnect camera to computer Folder and file names on computer To cancel connection108 WindowsPrinting 109Connect camera to printer Printing 110Printing multiple pictures Multi SelectSettings Making print settings on the cameraUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SET112 Using computerUsing printer Printing with date and textList of LCD monitor displays 113Recording 114 PlaybackList of LCD monitor displays Message displays 115116 Message displaysTroubleshooting 117Troubleshooting 118119 LCD monitor120 Incorrect date displayed in Calendar121 TV, computer, printer122 OthersUsage cautions and notes 123124 Usage cautions and notes125 Batteries126 Usage cautions and notes Rechargeable Ni-MH batteriesWhen uploading pictures to online services 127Disclaimer
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