Panasonic DMCLZ30K Sequence of operations, Set to the desired recording mode, Program AE Mode

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Sequence of operations

1

Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning on the camera.

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button

Camera [ON/OFF] button

2

Set to the desired recording mode

Align the mode dial correctly to →

the mode that you want to use.

 

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Take pictures with automatic settings. (→29)

 

 

 

 

[Program AE] Mode

Take pictures with your own settings. (→33)

 

 

 

 

[Manual Exposure] Mode

Determine aperture and shutter speed,

 

then take pictures. (→65)

 

 

 

[Scene Mode]

Take pictures according to scene. (→73)

 

 

 

 

[Sports] Mode

Take pictures of sporting events, etc. (→72)

 

 

 

 

[Scenery] Mode

Take pictures of scenery. (→71)

 

 

 

 

[Portrait] Mode

Take pictures of people. (→70)

 

 

 

 

[Creative Control] Mode

Take pictures by selecting your preferred

 

picture effect. (→66)

 

 

 

 

 

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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 menuOthers Connecting with other devicesApplication View Camera handling Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upBefore use 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 timeViewing pictures Recording still picturesRecording motion 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 picturesPress MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET Setting the clockPress the Camera ON/OFF button Press MENU/SET to set Changing time settingSetting the clock 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 pictureAbout Backlight Compensation Using flashAutomatic Scene Detection 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 displayPress the motion picture button again to end recording Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording Recording motion pictures Motion picture recording in other recording modesViewing your pictures Normal Play View picturesViewing your pictures Normal Play Zooming in and viewing Playback ZoomViewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Searching pictures by their recording date Calendar Operations during motion picture playback Viewing motion picturesSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Deleting pictures Press to delete displayed pictureDeleting pictures Use to select Delete Multi/Delete All and press MENU/SETDelete Multi 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 / OFFMIN. / 5 MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF Economy Auto Power OffMonitor Power Save 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 zoomTo close the flash Taking pictures with flashTo open the flash Auto/Red-Eye∗2 Taking pictures with flashType, operations Uses Auto Forced Flash OnOr look at it from close range FlashScene Mode Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is AutoShutter speeds for each flash 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 CompensationManual exposure assist estimate Set mode dial toPress Exposure button 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 MeteringDigital Zoom Recording mode Settings on / OFFExposure Picture Aspect Ratio Setting DescriptionBurst Picture SizeColor Mode AF Assist LampRed-Eye Removal StabilizerClock Set Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFDate Stamp 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 RetouchResize Using the Playback menuCreative Retouch Using the Playback menu Cropping To clear all 100Protect 101 CopyConnect camera to TV Viewing on TV screen102 Turn on TV103 Viewing on TV screen104 Using with your PCComputer specifications 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 softwareConnect camera to computer 107Copying still pictures and motion pictures Folder and file names on computer To cancel connection108 WindowsConnect camera to printer Printing109 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 textRecording List of LCD monitor displays113 List of LCD monitor displays 114Playback 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 batteriesDisclaimer When uploading pictures to online services127
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