Panasonic DMC-LZ20 No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored, Cannot print the date

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Q&A Troubleshooting

TV, computer, printer

No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored.

●Not connected correctly (→92).

●The television has not been switched to auxiliary input.

●Check the [Video Out] setting (NTSC/PAL) on the camera. (DMC-LZ20PU only.) (→48)

TV screen display different to LCD monitor.

●Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.

Cannot play motion pictures on TV.

●Card is inserted into TV.

→ Connect with AV cable (supplied) and play on camera (→92).

Picture is not displayed on full TV screen.

●Check [TV Aspect] settings (→48).

Cannot communicate with the computer.

●Not connected correctly (→97).

●Check whether computer has recognized camera.

●Select [PC] when connecting the camera to your computer (→97).

●Turn the camera off and then on again.

Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory).

●Disconnect USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect with card in place.

Computer does not recognize card. (When using an SDXC Memory Cards)

→Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/sdxc.html

→A message prompting you to format the card may appear when you connect it. Do not format the card.

→If the [Access] indicator on the LCD monitor does not go off, turn off the camera’s power before disconnecting the USB connection cable.

Cannot print when connecting to printer.

●Printer not compatible with PictBridge.

●Select [PictBridge(PTP)] when connecting the camera to your printer (→99).

Cannot print the date.

●Make date printing settings before printing.

→With the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the CD-ROM (supplied): Select “with dates” within print settings.

●Use [Date Stamp] function when taking a picture (→83).

The edges of pictures are cut off when printing.

●Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing. (Consult printer operating manual.)

●The pictures were recorded in aspect ratio.

→ If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.

Cannot print panorama pictures properly.

●The aspect ratio of panorama pictures is different from that of regular still pictures, and some panorama pictures may not be printed correctly.

→Use a printer with support for panorama pictures. (Refer to the instruction manual for the printer.)

→We recommend adjusting the size of a picture in accordance with print paper using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

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Contents Customers only Register online atContents Basics ContentsTaking pictures with flash Taking close-up pictures Changing recording information display Using ZoomUsing the Rec menu Application RecordConnecting with other devices Application ViewOthers Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Before useCamera handling Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →113 Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright lawsOptional accessories Standard AccessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts Speaker →45 Flash open button →53Shoulder strap eyelet →13 Lens barrelMicrophone →26 Mode dial →25Power button →23 Card/Battery door →15Attach the lens cap Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strapAttaching the lens cap Pass the lens cap string through the lens cap eyeletAttaching 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 conditions by Cipa standard Inserting and removing the batteries Inserting and removing the card optional Inserting and removing the card optional To remove cardAbout built-in memory/cards Picture save destination cards and built-in memoryCompatible memory cards optional Recording time capacity motion pictures Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeAbout built-in memory/cards Recording picture capacity still picturesSetting the clock Press the Power buttonPress MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET To change time setting Setting the clockPress MENU/SET to set Sequence of operations Set to the desired recording modeIntelligent Auto Mode Program AE ModeHolding the camera Aim the camera and shootTaking still pictures Recording motion pictures →34View pictures →36 Turn off the power Press the Power buttonTo turn the power on in Playback Mode Press the Playback buttonFocus display Take a pictureAdjusting focus Adjust focus according to subjectReturn to desired composition About flash Taking pictures with automatic settingsAbout Backlight Compensation Automatic Scene DetectionAF Tracking Press to set AF Mode to AF TrackingIntelligent Auto Mode restrictions Taking motion pictures Motion Picture Mode Start recordingEnd recording Taking motion pictures Motion Picture Mode View pictures Viewing your pictures Normal PlayZooming in and viewing Playback Zoom Viewing a list of pictures Multi PlaybackViewing your pictures Normal Play Viewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback 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 MENU/SET Setting the menuPress to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Example Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE ModeRec menu Setup menuPlayback Mode menu Menu typeUsing Quick menu Using the Setup menu Using the Setup menu Settings, notesLCD Mode Auto Power LCD Power LCD2MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF Economy Auto Power OffLCD Power Save on / OFF Histogram On / OFFOutput Reset Reset Rec. settings?Reset setup parameters? Auto Review On / OFFVersion Disp When a card/built-inRestored. Check Content of the cardPress DISP. button to change display Recording ModePlayback Mode Changing recording information displayZoom In/Out Using ZoomExtended optical zoom Using ZoomZoom types and use Optical ZoomTaking pictures with flash To open the flashTo close the flash Auto/Red-Eye∗2 Taking pictures with flashFlash settings may be changed when changing recording mode Shutter speeds for each flash mode Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is AutoTaking close-up pictures Focus range Shortest recording distanceTaking close-up pictures Macro 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 Tips Taking pictures of people Portrait ModeTaking pictures of scenery Scenery Mode Taking pictures of sporting events Taking pictures according to the scene Changing the selected scene mode Scene Mode menuPanorama Shot Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModeAbout panorama playback Night Scenery Night PortraitBaby FoodHigh Sens SunsetPicture Size Using the Rec menuRecording mode Settings Setting guide169 Using the Rec menuQuality Rec QualitySensitivity 100 1600 SensitivityWhite Balance White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWBAWB operational range Using the Rec menu Setting White Balance manuallyFace Detection AF ModeExposure Recording mode Settings onRecording mode Settings on / OFF Continuous AFBurst AF Assist Lamp Color ModeStabilizer Red-Eye RemovalRecording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF Date StampClock Set Different playback methods Playback Mode Operations during Slide Show Different playback methods Playback ModeSlide Show Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SETCategory Selection Select category with cursor button and press MENU/SETCalendar Resize Using the Playback menuUsing the Playback menu Cropping To cancel while releasing all Press MENU/SET ProtectTo clear all Copy Turn on camera Press the Playback button Viewing on TV screenConnect camera to TV Turn on TVViewing on TV screen Computer specifications Using with your PCLoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP / Vista Using the supplied softwareUsing with your PC PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 LE Windows XP / VistaOperating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 LE Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIOCheck the environment of your PC Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied softwareConnect camera to computer Copying still pictures and motion picturesWindows To cancel connectionWhen using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS Folder and file names on computerConnect camera to printer PrintingMulti Select 100Printing multiple pictures PrintingUse cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SET Making print settings on the cameraUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET 101Print with date and text Using computerUsing printer 102Recording List of LCD monitor displays103 0ft104 PlaybackList of LCD monitor displays 105 Message displaysMessage displays 106107 108 Troubleshooting109 110 TV screen display different to LCD monitor Cannot print when connecting to printerEdges of pictures are cut off when printing No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored112 113 Usage cautions and notesUsage cautions and notes 114Batteries 115116 Usage cautions and notes Rechargeable Ni-MH batteriesDisposing of used rechargeable batteries Lens 117118 Specifications119
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