Zoom | Panasonic DMCLZ5K, DMC-LZ5, DMC-LZ3, DMCLZ5S, DMCLZ3S, DMC-LZ4

Basic

•[SENSITIVITY] (P63): [AUTO]

•[ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P64):

– [ ENLARGE]:

/ (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (5M) (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3)/Fine

– [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]:

/ (2.5M EZ)/Standard

– [ E-MAIL]:

/ (0.3M EZ)/Standard

•[AF MODE] (P66):

[ ] (1-area-focusing)

•[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P67): [ON]

•[SLOW SHUTTER] (P67): [1/8 – ]

•You cannot use the following functions in simple mode.

–High angle mode

–White balance fine adjustment

–Exposure compensation

–Auto bracket

–[AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5)

–[D.ZOOM]

–[COL.EFFECT]

–[PICT.ADJ.]

∫The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject.

In this case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark.

If you press 3, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication) A appears and the

backlight compensation function is activated. This function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture.

3	3
BACKLIGHT	BACKLIGHT

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•If you press 3 while [ ] is displayed, [ ] disappears and the backlight compensation function is canceled.

•We recommend using the flash when you use the backlight compensation function.

(When using the flash, it is fixed to Forced ON [].)

•The flash setting is fixed to AUTO/

Red-eye reduction [ ] when the backlight compensation function is set to

[OFF].

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Panasonic DMCLZ5K, DMC-LZ5, DMC-LZ3, DMCLZ5S, DMCLZ3S Zoom, This case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark

Contents

DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 Information for Your Safety Dear Customer FCC Note U.S. only About the Lens About Condensation When the lens is fogged upHumid places About The Mode Dial About illustrations in these operating instructions About indications in these operating instructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor button Contents Focusing in low light conditions Setting color effectsAdjusting the picture quality Using the Play mode menu Standard Accessories Names ComponentsStrap SD Memory Cards are optional 10 11 13 14 Quick Guide Insert the batteries. P16Turn the camera on to take pictures Play back the pictures About the Batteries All or part Pole is flat Covering on Battery is peeled Off Battery indication When not using the batteries for a long period of time Recording conditions by Cipa standard When recording once every Playback time Inserting/Removing the Card Optional Slide the card door to open it About the Built-in Memory/the Card Icons displayed on the screen SD Memory Card optional MultiMediaCard optionalSD Memory Card Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Initial setting Changing the clock settingPress MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu About the Setup Menu Press 4 to select the Setup menu icon and then pressPress MENU/SET and then press Press 3/4 to select the menu item Battery Type Oxyride ZR6Clock SET Monitor NO.RESET Economy Video OUT Select on ConnectionLanguage Turn the camera on Select normal picture mode Taking PicturesTake a picture Press the shutter button fully to take the picture Focus indication lights when the subject is focused FocusingTips for taking good pictures Press the shutter button fully Preventing jitter camera shake Slow sync./Red-eye reduction P39Party P52 Exposure Taking Pictures in Simple Mode Basic menu settingsSettings in Simple mode Other Settings in Simple mode Zoom This case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide To make subjects appear closer use Tele When you set the picture size to Picture size and maximum zoom Magnification± Available, Not available Extended optical zoom mechanism Further extending the zoom Press MENU/SETMenu operation You can check the recorded pictures while still in REC mode Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Playing Back Pictures Press 3/4/2/1 to move the positionPress 2/1 to select the picture Deleting the recorded picture during Review Quick deletion Deleting Pictures Select the picture with 2/1Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET Press twice Only when selecting Multi Delete Screen when selecting Multi DeletePress 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Recording mode Simple modePlayback mode About the LCD Monitor Histogram Recording guide lineExample of histogram Canceling High angle mode Press 1 to switch the flash setting Auto ISO80 Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Sec 30 to 1/2000 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 to select the self-timer mode Compensating the Exposure Press MENU/SET to finishUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket This mode detects jitter and compensates for it Optical Image StabilizerStabilizer operates During photo composition Number of pictures recorded in burst Mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeWhen the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited How to turn the LCD monitor on again Power saveConditions Operation Taking Close-up Pictures Focus range Scene Mode Press 3/4 to select the scene modeSetting frequently used scenes to the mode dials There are 5 menu screens 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5 and 5/5 Portrait mode Technique for Portrait mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Sports modeTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Party mode Technique for Candle light mode Setting the shutter speed Technique for Fireworks modeTechnique for Starry sky mode Age display setting Birthday setting Motion Picture Mode Press the shutter button fully to stop recording Changing the picture quality setting Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select PICT.MODE and then pressPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio. DMC-LZ5 Screen when 9 screens are displayed Displaying MultipleRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Using the Playback Zoom To stop using the playback zoomExamples of 16 screens and 25 screens To return to normal playback Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio To delete a picture during Playback zoomMotion pictures To pause Pictures with audio DMC-LZ5 Audio DUB. DMC-LZ5/ Rotate DISP./ROTATE Motion pictures only Using the REC Mode Menu Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu item Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Balance Setting the light sensitivity SensitivityAbout the white balance Shutter speed Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing. P95 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 DMC-LZ5DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3 AF Mode Setting the focus methodAudio REC. DMC-LZ5 Recording still pictures with audio Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier AF Assist LampSlow Shutter If the AF assist lamp is Setting color effects for the recorded pictures Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded picturesCOL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ Using the Play mode menu PressSlide Show Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Setting the audio DMC-LZ5 Duration Setting your favorite picturesPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finish Press 2/1 to select the picture then press Rotate DISP./ROTATEPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press To display the picture rotated Example When rotating clockwise Setting the picture to print and the number of printsPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Dpof Print Single setting Multi settingTo cancel all settings Number of prints icon appears Protect Preventing accidental erasure of pictures Audio DUB. DMC-LZ5 ResizePress 4 to stop recording Adding audio after taking pictures Press 2/1 to select the size and then press Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETTrimming Press shutter button Copy Copying the picture data Format Initializing the built-in memory or a card Menu Settings Press 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SET Connecting to a PCWindows Folder Composition MacintoshConditions under which a different Folder number is used Printing the Pictures Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SET Print with DateNUM. of Prints Paper Size Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advance Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Screen Display Recording Recording in simple mode Playback Favorites P70 Camera, disturbing the pictures and sound Bring charged spare batteries when going out Do not bend or drop the cardDispose of unusable batteries Batteries have a limited life Message Display Troubleshooting Memory Card Error Please Check the CardRead Error Please Check the Card Write Error Please Check the Card Recording Picture cannot be recorded Recorded picture is whitish. The lens is dirtyRecorded picture is too bright or dark Subject is not focused properly LCD monitor flickers indoors Noise appears on the LCD monitorVertical line appears on the LCD monitor Flash Flash is not activated Press MENU/SET, select the Setup Setting for the auto review function is disabledMotion pictures cannot be played back on a TV Ends of the pictures are cut at printing Clock is reset AF assist lamp does not turn onCamera becomes warm Lens clicks Number of recordable pictures and available recording time Number of recordable pictures Picture size Available recording time seconds Specifications Metering mode LCD monitor Flash Microphone Picture size Still picture Motion pictures QualityTerminal DIGITAL/AV OUT DMC-LZ5 Dimensions Approx .0 mm Wk62.0 mm Hk45.0 mm D 3 15/16qMass Oz DMC-LZ3 excluding card and batteries Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory Servicenter Index Picture Quality Setting Status Indicator 13, 16, 22USB Mode 23, 80 Playing Back Motion Pictures Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Inserte las bateríasEncienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes Reproduzca las imágenes One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3