Panasonic DMC-LZ1GN, DMC-LZ2GN operating instructions Taking Pictures, Scn

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Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures

∫The Mode Dial

This camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds of scenes. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording.

The mode dial can be rotated 360o. Rotate it slowly and securely to adjust to each mode. (Do not adjust the mode dial to the space between the marks of modes.)

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: Normal picture mode (P30)

Use this mode for usual recording.

: Economy mode (P53)

This mode allows you to take pictures reducing the battery power consumption.

: Macro mode (P53)

This mode allows you to take a picture closely focusing on the subject.

: Motion image mode (P54)

This mode allows you to record motion images.

: Scene mode 1

: Scene mode 2 (P56)

This mode allows you to take pictures depending on the recording scenes.

This mode also allows you to set [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP] menu to [OFF] and set the scene modes which are frequently used to [ ] and [ ] on the mode dial.

It is convenient because you can select the scene mode quickly and minimise the operation.

: Simple mode (P34)

This is the recommended mode for beginners.

: Playback mode (P48)

This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.

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DMC-LZ1GN Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyAbout the Lens About Condensation When the lens Is fogged upIf 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 Dpof Print Rotate DispSlide Show TrimmingCD-ROM Standard AccessoriesNames of the Components 13 14 Play back the pictures Quick GuideWhen alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected When oxyride batteries are selectedAbout the Batteries Usable batteriesUnusable batteries Battery indicationShapes of batteries that cannot be used Proper Care and Handling BatteriesPreparation Battery life When you do not use batteries for a long period of timeRecording conditions by Cipa standard SecondsPlayback time Inserting/Removing the Batteries Slide the card door to open it Inserting/Removing the Card OptionalHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs About the Built-in Memory/the CardBuilt-in Memory Access to the built-in memory or the card Card Approximate number of recordable pictures and the sizeInitial setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetSelect D/M/Y, M/D/Y or Y/M/D Set date and timeAbout the Setup Menu Alkaline LR6/Ni-MH Battery Type USB Mode Economy Economy mode only Playback mode only P83 Ntsc Video output is set to Ntsc No operational soundScene Menu Simple mode P34 Recording mode P30Playback mode P48 About the LCD MonitorExample of histogram Recording guide lineHistogram SCN Taking PicturesNormal 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 Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSelect the desired item and set the desired value 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 Optical image stabilizer button Optical Image StabilizerMODE2 OFFSelect the burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode When the burst mode setting is set to UnlimitedRecording pictures basic Select the picture Playing Back PicturesPictures Multi Playback Switch to multi screenSelect the pictures To return to the normal playbackRotate the zoom lever towards To enlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomShift the picture ZoomSelect the picture to be deleted Deleting PicturesDelete the picture Select Multi DeleteDelete all of the pictures Delete the picturesSelect ALL Delete To delete all picturesEconomy mode Using the Mode DialPress the shutter button fully to start the recording Motion image modeSelect Motion Rate You cannot record audio on DMC-LZ1 Available recording time secondsNight Scenery P58 Night Portrait P59 Scene modeTechnique for Sports mode Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effectiveTechnique for Night scenery mode Scenery modeTechnique for Fireworks mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashTechnique for Party mode Party modeUsing the REC mode menu Auto White Balance White Balance W.BALANCEAbout the white balance Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance fine adjustment Picture Size PICT.SIZE ISO Sensitivity SensitivityISO sensitivity 400 HdtvQuality Quality Audio Recording Audio RECAF Mode AF Mode Example Slow shutter SettingDigital Zoom D.ZOOM Colour Effect COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ To pause Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion ImagesUsing the Play mode menu Select on to set it Example When rotating clockwiseRotating the Picture Rotate 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 print the date To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settingsSET CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect Set the items of the Slide Show Playing Back with Slide ShowSelect Start By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stopsSD Slide Show Select the picture and start audio recordingResizing the Pictures Resize Stop audio recordingSelect the picture and set it Select the size and set itSelect the picture to trim and set it Trimming the PicturesSelect YES or no and set it Shift the picture and press the shutter button to set Enlarge or decrease the pictureSelect the direction to copy the picture data Copying Picture Data CopySelect pictures to be copied and set them Select YES and set itSelect YES to format the medium Initializing the Built-in Memory Card FormatPlayback advanced Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPlaying back pictures with Supplied cable USB Mode Before Connecting to the PC or the PrinterSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPMacintosh Connecting to a PCWindows Folder Composition PictBridge PTP settingDcim 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 Recording Screen DisplayRecording in simple mode Playback 1000001Others Dispose of unusable batteries When you go out, bring spare batteriesNo Additional Delete Selections can be Made Message DisplayMemory Card Error Camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on TroubleshootingRecording Picture cannot be recorded Subject is not focused properlyLCD monitor When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferredScreen is too bright or dark Some pixels are inactive or always lit on the LCD monitorSetting for the auto review function is disabled Clock setting is resetOthers Unreadable language was selected by mistake Lens clicksPower Consumption Power SourceMetering mode Digital CameraWeight DimensionsFlash MicrophoneMemo VQT0P83
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