Panasonic VQT4V99, DMCLZ30K owner manual Names and Functions of Main Parts

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1	1	Self-timer indicator (→62) /
1		AF Assist Lamp (→27, 88)
2	2	Flash (→27, 55)
2	3	Lens
	3	Lens

4	5	4	LCD monitor (→52, 113, 114)
		5	[EXPOSURE] button (→65)
			Operate this when setting the shutter
			speed or aperture value (only in the
			mode).
		6	Playback button (→28, 37, 92)
	6		Use this to switch to playback mode.
	6	7	Cursor button (→11)
	7	8	[DISP.] button (→52)
			Use this to change display.

9 [Q.MENU] / [] / [] button

In the recording mode:

Quick menu is displayed. (→45) In the playback mode:

8 9Pictures are deleted. (→41) During menu operations:

Previous screen is restored. (→43)

●●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Contents Customers only Register online atContents Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording Application RecordUsing the Rec menu Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModeConnecting with other devices Application ViewOthers Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Before useCamera handling No compensation for missed shots Always take a test shot firstCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →123Optional accessories Standard AccessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts Shoulder strap eyelet →13 Flash open button →55Lens barrel Speaker →46Card/Battery door →15 Mode dial →26Microphone →27 Zoom lever →53Attaching the lens cap Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strapPass the lens cap string through the lens cap eyelet Attach the lens capAttaching the lens cap/shoulder strap Attaching the shoulder strapAbout batteries that you can use with this unit About the batteriesInserting and removing the batteries Inserting and removing the batteries To remove batteriesRemaining battery Remaining batteryRecording still pictures By Cipa standard Recording conditions by Cipa standardRec Quality Available recording time Recording conditionsRecording still pictures Recording motion picturesViewing pictures Inserting and removing the card optional Inserting and removing the card optional To remove cardSaving your pictures cards and built-in memory About built-in memory/cardsBuilt-in memory approx MB Compatible memory cards optionalAbout built-in memory/cards Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeRecording picture capacity still pictures 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 Intelligent Auto Mode Set to the desired recording modeProgram AE Mode Sequence of operationsTaking still pictures Aim the camera and shootRecording motion pictures →35 Holding the cameraPress the Playback button To turn on the camera in Playback ModeView pictures →37 Turn off the camera Press the Camera ON/OFF buttonTake a picture Focus display When focus is aligned illuminatedUsing flash Automatic Scene DetectionAbout Backlight Compensation AF Tracking Press to set AF Mode to AF TrackingIntelligent Auto Mode restrictions Taking pictures with your own settings Adjust focus according to subject Adjusting focusReturn to desired composition Focus displayRecording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recordingPress the motion picture button again to end recording Motion picture recording in other recording modes Recording motion picturesView pictures Viewing your pictures Normal PlayZooming 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 Press to delete displayed picture Deleting picturesUse to select Delete Multi/Delete All and press MENU/SET Delete MultiDeleting pictures Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Setting the menuExample Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE Mode Press MENU/SETMenu type Using Quick menu Using the Setup menu Auto Power Monitor Settings, notesPower Monitor High AngleVideo Rec Area On / OFF Histogram On / OFFEconomy Auto Power Off Monitor Power SaveMIN. / 5 MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF Reset setup parameters? Reset Reset Rec. settings?Auto Review On / OFF OutputRestored. Check When a card/built-inContent of the card Version DispPlayback Mode Recording ModeChanging recording information display Press DISP. button to change displayZoom In/Out Using ZoomZoom types and use Using ZoomOptical Zoom Extended optical zoomTaking pictures with flash To open the flashTo close the flash Type, operations Uses Auto Taking pictures with flashAuto/Red-Eye∗2 Forced Flash OnFlash Or look at it from close rangeAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Auto Shutter speeds for each flash modeScene Mode Taking close-up pictures Focus range Zoom Macro ModeShortest recording distance Taking close-up picturesMacro Zoom Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Auto BracketSet mode dial to Press Exposure buttonManual exposure assist estimate Changing the selected picture effects Creative Control menu Taking Pictures with different picture effectsRetro ExpressiveHigh Key Low KeyDynamic Monochrome SepiaImpressive Art High DynamicCross Process Adjusting colorOne Point Color Selecting colorTips Taking pictures of people Portrait ModeTaking pictures of scenery Scenery Mode Taking pictures of sporting events Selected scene Scenes for motion picture Changing the selected scene mode Scene Mode menuPanorama Shot Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModeAbout panorama playback Night Scenery Night PortraitHDR What is HDR?Baby FoodHigh Sens SunsetRecording mode Settings Using the Rec menuSetting guide Picture SizeQuality Using the Rec menuSensitivity Sensitivity 100 1600White Balance White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWBAWB operational range Using the Rec menu Setting White Balance manuallyAF Mode Metering Mode Brightness measurement Conditions Position Metering ModeCenter Weighted Multi MeteringRecording mode Settings on / OFF ExposureDigital Zoom Burst Setting DescriptionPicture Aspect Ratio Picture SizeAF Assist Lamp Color ModeStabilizer Red-Eye RemovalRecording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF Date StampClock Set Recording mode Settings on Using the Motion Picture menuRec Quality Continuous AFDifferent playback methods Playback Mode Slide Show Different playback methods Playback ModeSelect Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Operations during Slide ShowSelect category with cursor button and press MENU/SET Category SelectionCalendar Recording information such as Scene ModesOperation from the Playback menu Retouching pictures Creative RetouchMiniature Effect Toy EffectStar Filter Retouching pictures Creative RetouchUsing the Playback menu Creative RetouchResize Using the Playback menu Cropping 100 ProtectTo clear all Copy 101102 Viewing on TV screenConnect camera to TV Turn on TVViewing on TV screen 103Using with your PC Computer specifications104 Using with your PC Using the supplied software105 PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Windows XP / Vista / 7106 Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIOCheck the environment of your PC Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software107 Copying still pictures and motion picturesConnect camera to computer 108 To cancel connectionFolder and file names on computer WindowsPrinting 109Connect camera to printer Printing multiple pictures 110Printing Multi SelectUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET Making print settings on the cameraSettings Use cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SETUsing printer Using computer112 Printing with date and textList of LCD monitor displays 113Recording 114 PlaybackList of LCD monitor displays 115 Message displaysMessage displays 116117 Troubleshooting118 TroubleshootingLCD monitor 119Incorrect date displayed in Calendar 120TV, computer, printer 121Others 122123 Usage cautions and notesUsage cautions and notes 124Batteries 125Usage cautions and notes Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries 126When uploading pictures to online services 127Disclaimer

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