Panasonic DMC-LZ2GN, DMC-LZ1GN operating instructions Information for Your Safety, Dear Customer

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Before Use

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

•Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

•SD Logo is a trademark.

•Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Contents

DMC-LZ1GN Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerAbout Condensation When the lens Is fogged up About the LensIf you will not be using the camera for a long time About illustrations of the cursor button About These Operating InstructionsAbout illustrations in these operating instructions Contents Slide Show Rotate DispDpof Print TrimmingStandard Accessories CD-ROMNames of the Components 13 14 Quick Guide Play back the picturesAbout the Batteries When oxyride batteries are selectedWhen alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected Usable batteriesShapes of batteries that cannot be used Battery indicationUnusable batteries Proper Care and Handling BatteriesPreparation Recording conditions by Cipa standard When you do not use batteries for a long period of timeBattery life SecondsPlayback time Inserting/Removing the Batteries Inserting/Removing the Card Optional Slide the card door to open itHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs About the Built-in Memory/the CardBuilt-in Memory Access to the built-in memory or the card Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size CardSelect D/M/Y, M/D/Y or Y/M/D Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Set date and timeAbout the Setup Menu Battery Type Alkaline LR6/Ni-MHPlayback mode only P83 Ntsc Video output is set to Ntsc Economy Economy mode onlyUSB Mode No operational soundScene Menu Playback mode P48 Recording mode P30Simple mode P34 About the LCD MonitorExample of histogram Recording guide lineHistogram Taking Pictures SCNNormal recording Turn the camera on Select normal picture modeTake a picture AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Direction detection function FocusingJitter camera shake Exposure Select the desired item and set the desired value Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSettings in Simple mode PICT.MODE MailOther Settings in Simple mode COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ NO.RESET Reset USB Mode Video OUT LanguagePICT.SIZE Quality Enlarge and shift the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress To make subjects appear closer use Tele Using the Optical ZoomTo make subjects appear further away use Wide Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ISO80 Available flash settings by recording modeISO64 Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity Take the picture Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSelect the self-timer mode Properly exposed Over exposed Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket MODE2 Optical Image StabilizerOptical image stabilizer button OFFNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeSelect the burst mode When the burst mode setting is set to UnlimitedRecording pictures basic Playing Back Pictures Select the pictureSelect the pictures Switch to multi screenPictures Multi Playback To return to the normal playbackShift the picture Using the Playback ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards To enlarge the picture ZoomDelete the picture Deleting PicturesSelect the picture to be deleted Select Multi DeleteSelect ALL Delete Delete the picturesDelete all of the pictures To delete all picturesUsing the Mode Dial Economy modePress the shutter button fully to start the recording Motion image modeSelect Motion Rate Available recording time seconds You cannot record audio on DMC-LZ1Scene mode Night Scenery P58 Night Portrait P59Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Technique for Sports modeScenery mode Technique for Night scenery modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Fireworks modeParty mode Technique for Party modeUsing the REC mode menu White Balance W.BALANCE Auto White BalanceAbout the white balance Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance fine adjustment ISO sensitivity 400 ISO Sensitivity SensitivityPicture Size PICT.SIZE HdtvAudio Recording Audio REC Quality QualityAF Mode AF Mode Example Slow shutter SettingDigital Zoom D.ZOOM Colour Effect COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images To pauseUsing the Play mode menu Rotating the Picture Rotate Example When rotating clockwiseSelect on to set it Select the picture to be rotated and set itSelect the direction to rotate the picture Setting the Picture to be Printed and the NumberSelect SINGLE, Multi or Cancel To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings To print the dateSET CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect Select Start Playing Back with Slide ShowSet the items of the Slide Show By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stopsSelect the picture and start audio recording SD Slide ShowSelect the picture and set it Stop audio recordingResizing the Pictures Resize Select the size and set itSelect the picture to trim and set it Trimming the PicturesSelect YES or no and set it Enlarge or decrease the picture Shift the picture and press the shutter button to setSelect pictures to be copied and set them Copying Picture Data CopySelect the direction to copy the picture data Select YES and set itInitializing the Built-in Memory Card Format Select YES to format the mediumPlayback advanced Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPlaying back pictures with Supplied cable Select USB Mode Before Connecting to the PC or the PrinterUSB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPMacintosh Connecting to a PCWindows Dcim PictBridge PTP settingFolder Composition MiscPICTURE. P89 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterPICTURE. P88 Single picture Set the print settingsSelect a picture to be printed Dpof picture Select Print Start and then print out the pictureSelect Dpof Picture Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Screen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode 1000001 PlaybackOthers When you go out, bring spare batteries Dispose of unusable batteriesMessage Display No Additional Delete Selections can be MadeMemory Card Error Recording Picture cannot be recorded TroubleshootingCamera cannot be operated even when it is turned on Subject is not focused properlyScreen is too bright or dark When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferredLCD monitor Some pixels are inactive or always lit on the LCD monitorOthers Unreadable language was selected by mistake Clock setting is resetSetting for the auto review function is disabled Lens clicksMetering mode Power SourcePower Consumption Digital CameraFlash DimensionsWeight MicrophoneMemo VQT0P83