Panasonic DMCLZ30K, VQT4V99 owner manual Night Portrait, Night Scenery

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

••How to select a scene (→73) ••Using flash in Scene Modes (→58)

[Night Portrait]

Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.

■■Tips

••Use flash.

••Subject should not move. ••Tripod, self-timer recommended.

[Night Scenery]

Takes clear pictures of night scenes.

■■Tips

••Tripod, self-timer recommended.

●●Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

●●After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the signal. This is not a malfunction.

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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 menuApplication View Connecting with other devicesOthers Before use Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upCamera handling Always take a test shot first No compensation for missed shotsCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →123Standard Accessories Optional accessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts Flash open button →55 Shoulder strap eyelet →13Lens barrel Speaker →46Mode dial →26 Card/Battery door →15Microphone →27 Zoom lever →53Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap Attaching the lens capPass the lens cap string through the lens cap eyelet 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 batteriesRemaining battery Remaining batteryRecording still pictures By Cipa standard Recording conditions by Cipa standardRecording conditions Rec Quality Available recording timeRecording motion pictures Recording still picturesViewing pictures Inserting and removing the card optional To remove card Inserting and removing the card optionalAbout built-in memory/cards Saving your pictures cards and built-in memoryBuilt-in memory approx MB Compatible memory cards optionalRecording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time About built-in memory/cardsRecording picture capacity still pictures Recording time capacity motion picturesPress the Camera ON/OFF button Setting the clockPress MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET Setting the clock Changing time settingPress MENU/SET to set Set to the desired recording mode Intelligent Auto ModeProgram AE Mode Sequence of operationsAim the camera and shoot Taking still picturesRecording motion pictures →35 Holding the cameraTo turn on the camera in Playback Mode Press the Playback buttonView pictures →37 Turn off the camera Press the Camera ON/OFF buttonFocus display When focus is aligned illuminated Take a pictureAutomatic Scene Detection Using flashAbout Backlight Compensation Press to set AF Mode to AF Tracking AF TrackingIntelligent Auto Mode restrictions Taking pictures with your own settings Adjusting focus Adjust focus according to subjectReturn to desired composition Focus displayPress the motion picture button to start recording Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button again to end recording Recording motion pictures Motion picture recording in other recording modesViewing your pictures Normal Play View picturesViewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Zooming in and viewing Playback ZoomViewing your pictures Normal Play Searching pictures by their recording date Calendar Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Viewing motion picturesOperations during motion picture playback Deleting pictures Press to delete displayed pictureDelete Multi Use to select Delete Multi/Delete All and press MENU/SETDeleting pictures Setting the menu Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SETExample Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE Mode Press MENU/SETMenu type Using Quick menu Using the Setup menu Settings, notes Auto Power MonitorPower Monitor High AngleHistogram On / OFF Video Rec Area On / OFFMonitor Power Save Economy Auto Power OffMIN. / 5 MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF Reset Reset Rec. settings? Reset setup parameters?Auto Review On / OFF OutputWhen a card/built-in Restored. CheckContent of the card Version DispRecording Mode Playback ModeChanging recording information display Press DISP. button to change displayUsing Zoom Zoom In/OutUsing Zoom Zoom types and useOptical Zoom Extended optical zoomTo open the flash Taking pictures with flashTo close the flash Taking pictures with flash Type, operations Uses AutoAuto/Red-Eye∗2 Forced Flash OnOr look at it from close range FlashShutter speeds for each flash mode Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is AutoScene Mode Taking close-up pictures Zoom Macro Mode Focus rangeShortest recording distance Taking close-up picturesMacro Zoom Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Auto Bracket Taking pictures with Exposure CompensationPress Exposure button Set mode dial toManual exposure assist estimate Taking Pictures with different picture effects Changing the selected picture effects Creative Control menuExpressive RetroHigh Key Low KeySepia Dynamic MonochromeImpressive Art High DynamicAdjusting color Cross ProcessOne Point Color 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 SensUsing the Rec menu Recording mode SettingsSetting guide Picture SizeUsing the Rec menu QualitySensitivity Sensitivity 100 1600White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWB White BalanceUsing the Rec menu Setting White Balance manually AWB operational rangeAF Mode Metering Mode Metering Mode Brightness measurement Conditions PositionCenter Weighted Multi MeteringExposure Recording mode Settings on / OFFDigital Zoom Setting Description BurstPicture Aspect Ratio Picture SizeColor Mode AF Assist LampRed-Eye Removal StabilizerDate Stamp Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFClock Set Using the Motion Picture menu Recording mode Settings onRec Quality Continuous AFDifferent playback methods Playback Mode Different playback methods Playback Mode Slide ShowSelect Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Operations during Slide ShowCategory Selection Select category with cursor button and press MENU/SETCalendar Recording information such as Scene ModesRetouching pictures Creative Retouch Operation from the Playback menuToy Effect Miniature EffectStar Filter Retouching pictures Creative RetouchCreative Retouch Using the Playback menuResize Using the Playback menu Cropping Protect 100To clear all 101 CopyViewing on TV screen 102Connect camera to TV Turn on TV103 Viewing on TV screenComputer specifications Using with your PC104 Using the supplied software Using with your PC105 PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Windows XP / Vista / 7Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 106Check the environment of your PC Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied softwareCopying still pictures and motion pictures 107Connect camera to computer To cancel connection 108Folder and file names on computer Windows109 PrintingConnect camera to printer 110 Printing multiple picturesPrinting Multi SelectMaking print settings on the camera Use cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SETSettings Use cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SETUsing computer Using printer112 Printing with date and text113 List of LCD monitor displaysRecording Playback 114List 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 batteries127 When uploading pictures to online servicesDisclaimer

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