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Panasonic DMC-LZ2PP, DMC-LZ1PP Taking Pictures, Scn, ∫ The Mode Dial, Normal picture mode P31

Models: DMC-LZ1PP

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Taking Pictures

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 (P31)

Use this mode for usual recording.

: Economy mode (P54)

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

: Macro mode (P54)

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

: Motion image mode (P55)

This mode allows you to record motion images.

: Scene mode 1

: Scene mode 2 (P57)

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 minimize the operation.

: Simple mode (P35)

This is the recommended mode for beginners.

: Playback mode (P49)

This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.

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Panasonic DMC-LZ2PP Taking Pictures, Scn, ∫ The Mode Dial, Normal picture mode P31, Economy mode P54, Macro mode P54

Contents

Digital Camera DMC-LZ1PPOperating Instructions VQT0P65Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerU.S.A. CONSUMERS ONLY FCC Note U.S. only ∫ About the LCD monitor ∫ About Condensation When the lens is fogged up∫ Care for the camera ∫ About the Lens∫ If you will not be using the camera for a long time ∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions About These Operating InstructionsCompensating the Exposure ∫ About illustrations of the cursor buttonBefore Use ContentsRecording Menu Settings Recording pictures basicOthers Connecting to a PC or PrinterPlayback advanced SpecificationsStandard Accessories 3 1 DMC-LZ2 2 DMC-LZ1Names of the Components 13 14 Microphone DMC-LZ2 only P552 Turn the camera on to take pictures Quick Guide1 Insert the batteries. P13 3 Play back the picturesB When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected About the BatteriesA When oxyride batteries are selected ∫ Usable batteries∫ Shapes of batteries that cannot be used ∫ Battery indication∫ Unusable batteries ∫ Proper Care and Handling of the BatteriesPage e.g., when taking pictures every When you do not use batteries for a long period of time∫ The battery life Recording conditions by CIPA standardRecordable number in low temperatures In normal picture mode Playback time2 Slide the battery door to the end and then close it firmly 1 Slide the battery door to open it3 1 Close the battery door Inserting/Removing the Batteries2 Insert Inserting/Removing the Card Optional1 Slide the card door to open it Remove Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out uprightWhen you use the card, you can record or play back pictures on it About the Built-in Memory/the CardWhen you do not use the card, you can The built-in memory cannot be used when the card is inserted∫ Access to the built-in memory or the card Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size 1 Set date and time Setting Date/Time Clock Set2 Select M/D/Y, D/M/Y or Y/M/D ∫ Initial setting1 Turn the camera on About the Setup Menu3 Select the SETUP Menu 2 Press the MENU buttonALKALINE LR6/Ni-MH BATTERY TYPEPOWER SAVE OXYRIDE ZR6RESET ECONOMY Economy mode onlyNO.RESET USB MODEENGLISH English DEUTSCH German FRANÇAIS French ESPAÑOL Spanish SCENE MENULANGUAGE ITALIANO ItalianIn simple mode P35 About the LCD MonitorIn recording mode P31 In playback mode P49∫ Recording guide line ∫ HistogramExample of histogram ∫ The Mode Dial Taking Pictures1 SCN Normal picture mode P311 1 Turn the camera on 2 Select normal picture mode 3 Take a picture∫ Normal recording ∫ AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure ∫ Focusing ∫ Jitter camera shake∫ Direction detection function ∫ Exposure 1 Select the desired item and set the desired value Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSIMPLE MODE PICT.MODE∫ Other Settings in Simple mode You cannot set the following items in the simple mode NO.RESET RESET Checking the Recorded Picture Review 1 Press2 Enlarge and shift the picture Using the Optical Zoom ∫ To make subjects appear further away use Wide∫ To make subjects appear closer use Tele Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting A Photo flashISO sensitivity ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode∫ The available flash range to take pictures Available flash control rangeShutter speed Sec ∫ Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximityTaking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Select the self-timer mode2 Take the picture Compensating the Exposure Under exposedProperly exposed Over exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket 1 Press 3 several times untilOptical Image Stabilizer A Optical image stabilizer button∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst Mode1 Select the burst mode When the burst mode setting is set to UnlimitedWhen the burst mode is activated, AUDIO REC. cannot be used DMC-LZ2 only Playing Back Pictures 1 Select the picture1000001 1 2 4 5 7 8 1 Switch to multi screen9 Pictures Multi Playback 2 Select the picturesto enlarge the picture Using the Playback Zoom1 Rotate the zoom lever towards 2 Shift the picture2 Delete the picture Deleting Pictures1 Select the picture to be deleted 1 Select MULTI DELETE1 Select ALL DELETE 3 Delete the pictures2 Delete all of the pictures ∫ To delete all picturesMacro mode Using the Mode DialEconomy mode How to turn the LCD monitor on again1 Select MOTION RATE Motion image mode2 Press the shutter button halfway 3 Press the shutter button fully to start the recording∫ Available recording time seconds You cannot record audio on DMC-LZ1Scene mode ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Portrait modeSports mode ∫ Technique for Sports modeScenery mode Night scenery mode∫ Technique for Night scenery mode ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Night portrait modeFireworks mode ∫ Technique for Fireworks modeParty mode Snow mode∫ Technique for Party mode Using the REC mode menu Recording Menu SettingsWhite Balance W.BALANCE ∫ Auto White BalanceAbout the white balance fine adjustment ∫ Setting the White Balance manually White set∫ Finely Adjusting the White Balance White Balance Fine Adjustment About the white balanceISO sensitivity ISO Sensitivity SENSITIVITYPicture Size PICT.SIZE DMC-LZ2Audio Recording AUDIO REC Quality QUALITYDMC-LZ2 only AF Mode AF MODE F4.5 1/60setting Digital Zoom D.ZOOM1/8-1 Slow Shutter SLOW SHUTTERPicture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Color Effect COL.EFFECTSelect the picture with audio icon and play back the audio Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images∫ Pictures with audio DMC-LZ2 only 1000001ROTATE Using the PLAY mode menuPLAY 1 PROTECT1 Select the picture to be rotated and set it 1 Select ON to set itRotating the Picture ROTATE ∫ Example When rotating clockwise2 Select the direction to rotate the picture Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of1 Select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL Prints DPOF PRINT∫ To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings ∫ Single setting Select the picture and set the number of prints∫ Multi setting Select the pictures and set the number of prints CANCEL ALL DPOFPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture PROTECT 1 Select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL∫ Single setting Select the picture and set/cancel the protection 2 Select START Playing Back with Slide Show1 Set the items of the Slide Show 3 By pressing the MENU button, the Slide Show stops1 Select the picture and start audio recording ∫ SD Slide ShowAdding Audio to Recorded Pictures AUDIO DUB DMC-LZ2 only 1 Select the picture and set it 2 Stop audio recordingResizing the Pictures RESIZE 2 Select the size and set it1 Select the picture to trim and set it Trimming the Pictures3 Select YES or NO and set it TRIMMING4 Select YES or NO and set it 2 Enlarge or decrease the picture3 Shift the picture and press the shutter button to set ZOOM2 Select pictures to be copied and set them Copying Picture Data COPY1 Select the direction to copy the picture data 3 Select YES and set itInitializing the Built-in Memory the Card FORMAT 1 Select YES to format the mediumDuring formatting, do not turn the camera off 1 Connect the AV cable A supplied to the AV OUT socket of the camera 4 Turn the camera on and then set the mode dial to playback modePlaying Back Pictures on a TV Screen 3 Turn the TV on and select external input1 Select USB MODE Before Connecting to the PC or the PrinterUSB MODE 2 Select PC or PictBridge PTPIf you use Windows 98/98SE, install the Connecting to a PC2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A supplied USB driver and then connect it to the computerDCIM ∫ PictBridge PTP setting∫ Folder Composition 100PANAConnecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer 2 Turn on the printer∫ Single picture 2 Set the print settings1 Select a picture to be printed 10000012 Select PRINT START and then print out the picture 3 Select PRINT START and then print out the picture1 Select DPOF PICTURE PAGE LAYOUTcable when the cable disconnection warning icon is indicated ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advanceWhen printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper ∫ Layout printingScreen Display F2.8 1/25∫ In recording ∫ Recording in simple mode 1000 DEC In Motion image mode1000001 F2.8 1/25Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera Cautions for UseWhen carrying the camera, take care not to drop or cause impact to it ∫ Optimal Use of the CameraDo not bend or drop the card When you go out, bring spare batteries∫ Card ∫ BatteriesTHIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED Message DisplayBUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY? NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAYREAD ERROR MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?MEMORY CARD ERROR WRITE ERROR∫ Batteries and the power source TroubleshootingCarry out the RESET in the SETUP menu. P24 2 The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on3 Some pixels are inactive or always lit on the LCD monitor ∫ LCD monitor2 The screen is too bright or dark 4 Noise appears on the LCD monitor4 The clock setting is reset 2 When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred2 The setting for the auto review function is disabled ∫ TV, PC and printer 1 The picture does not appear on the televisionPower Consumption SpecificationsPower Source Metering modeOperating Temperature DimensionsWeight FlashDigital Camera Accessory System Accessory#Description Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Request for Service Notice Please include your proof of purchaseLimited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA OnlyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty RECHARGEABLE BATTERYCarry-In or Mail-In Service MAIL TO Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Servicenter Service in Puerto RicoIndex Numerics Others2 Encienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español1 Inserte las baterías 3 Reproduzca las imágenesMEMO VQT0P65MEMO VQT0P65MEMO VQT0P65Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company VQT0P65F0105Mn0 Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America