Panasonic DMC-LZ2PP, DMC-LZ1PP operating instructions AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure

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Recording pictures (basic)

∫AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/

AE: Auto exposure)

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When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above picture, you cannot focus on the subject because it is out of AF area in usual operation.

In this case,

1Aim the AF area at the subject.

2Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure.

•When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.

3Keeping the focus and the exposure fixed, move the camera as you compose the picture.

4Press the shutter button fully.

•You can repeatedly retry AF/AE lock before pressing the shutter button fully.

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∫Tips for taking good pictures To take pictures without blurring:

• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• Make sure that camera shake does not occur when you press the shutter button.

• Do not cover the photo flash or microphone (DMC-LZ2 only) with your finger or other objects.

• Do not touch the front of the lens.

1: When holding the camera sideways

2: When holding the camera vertically

A: Photo flash

•Especially in the following cases, the shutter speed will be slower. Keep the camera still from the moment you press the shutter button until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.

–Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] (P40)

–[NIGHT SCENERY], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [FIREWORKS] and [PARTY] in scene mode (P57)

–When the shutter speed is slowed in [SLOW SHUTTER] (P68)

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Contents DMC-LZ1PP Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerDMC-LZ1 FCC Note U.S. onlyDMC-LZ2 About 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 Rotate Disp Dpof PrintSlide Show TrimmingStandard Accessories CD-ROMNames of the Components 13 14 Quick Guide Play back the picturesWhen oxyride batteries are selected When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selectedAbout the Batteries Usable batteriesBattery indication Unusable batteriesShapes of batteries that cannot be used Proper Care and Handling BatteriesPreparation When you do not use batteries for a long period of time Battery lifeRecording conditions by Cipa standard 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 CardSetting Date/Time Clock Set Initial settingSelect M/D/Y, D/M/Y or Y/M/D Set date and timeAbout the Setup Menu Battery Type Alkaline LR6/Ni-MHEconomy Economy mode only Playback mode only P84No operational sound Soft operational soundScene Menu Recording mode P31 Simple mode P35Playback mode P49 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 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode Settings in Simple mode PICT.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 Optical image stabilizer buttonMODE2 OFFTaking Pictures using Burst Mode Select the burst modeNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode When the burst mode setting is set to UnlimitedRecording pictures basic Playing Back Pictures Select the pictureSwitch to multi screen Pictures Multi PlaybackSelect the pictures To return to the normal playbackUsing the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards To enlarge the pictureShift the picture ZoomDeleting Pictures Select the picture to be deletedDelete the picture Select Multi DeleteDelete the pictures Delete all of the picturesSelect ALL Delete 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 P59 Night Portrait P60Technique 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 Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZEISO sensitivity 400 HdtvAudio Recording Audio REC Quality QualityAF Mode AF Mode Example Slow shutter SettingDigital Zoom D.ZOOM Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Color Effect COL.EFFECTPlaying Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images To pauseUsing the Play mode menu Example When rotating clockwise Select on to set itRotating 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 cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings To print the dateSET CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect Playing Back with Slide Show Set the items of the Slide ShowSelect Start By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stopsSelect the picture and start audio recording SD Slide ShowStop audio recording Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect 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 Enlarge or decrease the picture Shift the picture and press the shutter button to setCopying Picture Data Copy Select the direction to copy the picture dataSelect pictures to be copied and set them 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 Before Connecting to the PC or the Printer USB ModeSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPMacintosh Connecting to a PCWindows PictBridge PTP setting Folder CompositionDcim MiscPICTURE. P90 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterPICTURE. P89 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 Troubleshooting Camera cannot be operated even when it is turned onRecording Picture cannot be recorded Subject is not focused properlyLCD monitor Screen is too bright or darkSome pixels are inactive or always lit on the LCD monitor Noise appears on the LCD monitorWhen connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred Setting for the auto review function is disabledClock setting is reset Others Unreadable language was selected by mistakeSpecifications Dimensions WeightOperating Temperature FlashDigital Camera Accessory System Accessory#Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty CoverageCarry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory ServicenterIndex Audio Recording DMC-LZ2 onlyNumerics Playing Back Motion ImagesSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Inserte las bateríasEncienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes Reproduzca las imágenesMemo 114 115 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc