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Before Use

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SCN1 SCN2

Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or settings described on this page. Set the mode dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings.

Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is described.

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Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a little different from those in actual use. The procedure is described for DMC-LZ5 as an example.

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In these operating instructions, the operations on the cursor button are described as illustrated as shown. e.g.: When you press the 4 button

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DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 Information for Your Safety Dear Customer FCC Note U.S. only About Condensation When the lens is fogged up About the LensHumid places About The Mode Dial About indications in these operating instructions About illustrations in these operating instructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor button Contents Adjusting the picture quality Focusing in low light conditionsSetting color effects Using the Play mode menu Strap Standard AccessoriesNames Components SD Memory Cards are optional 10 11 13 14 Turn the camera on to take pictures Quick GuideInsert the batteries. P16 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 SD Memory Card Icons displayed on the screenSD Memory Card optional MultiMediaCard optional Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Initial settingChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu Press MENU/SET and then press About the Setup MenuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon and then press Press 3/4 to select the menu item Clock SET Battery TypeOxyride ZR6 Monitor NO.RESET Economy Select on Connection Video OUTLanguage Take a picture Turn the camera on Select normal picture modeTaking Pictures Press the shutter button fully to take the picture Tips for taking good pictures Focus indication lights when the subject is focusedFocusing Press the shutter button fully Party P52 Preventing jitter camera shakeSlow sync./Red-eye reduction P39 Exposure Settings in Simple mode Taking Pictures in Simple ModeBasic menu settings Other Settings in Simple mode Zoom This case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele To make subjects appear closer use Tele ± Available, Not available When you set the picture size toPicture size and maximum zoom Magnification Extended optical zoom mechanism Press MENU/SET Further extending the zoomMenu operation Press 4 REV You can check the recorded pictures while still in REC modeChecking the Recorded Picture Review Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Press 2/1 to select the picture Playing Back PicturesPress 3/4/2/1 to move the position Deleting the recorded picture during Review Quick deletion Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET Deleting PicturesSelect the picture with 2/1 Press twice Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Only when selecting Multi DeleteScreen when selecting Multi Delete Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Playback mode Recording modeSimple mode About the LCD Monitor Recording guide line HistogramExample 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 Under exposed Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Compensate the exposure towards positive Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Stabilizer operates This mode detects jitter and compensates for itOptical Image Stabilizer During photo composition Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Number of pictures recorded in burst ModeWhen the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited Conditions How to turn the LCD monitor on againPower save Operation Taking Close-up Pictures Focus range Setting frequently used scenes to the mode dials Scene ModePress 3/4 to select the scene mode There are 5 menu screens 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5 and 5/5 Portrait mode Technique for Portrait mode Technique for Sports mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Party mode Technique for Candle light mode Technique for Fireworks mode Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Age display setting Birthday setting Motion Picture Mode Press the shutter button fully to stop recording Press 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Changing the picture quality settingPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select PICT.MODE and then press Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio. DMC-LZ5 Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Screen when 9 screens are displayedDisplaying Multiple Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Examples of 16 screens and 25 screens Using the Playback ZoomTo stop using the playback zoom To return to normal playback Motion pictures Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioTo delete a picture during Playback zoom 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 About the white balance Setting the light sensitivitySensitivity Shutter speed PICT.SIZE/QUALITY Setting the aspect ratio of picturesAspect Ratio Ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing. P95 DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3 Audio REC. DMC-LZ5 AF ModeSetting the focus method Recording still pictures with audio Slow Shutter Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierAF Assist Lamp If the AF assist lamp is COL.EFFECT Setting color effects for the recorded picturesAdjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures PICT.ADJ Slide Show Using the Play mode menuPress Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Setting the audio DMC-LZ5 DurationSetting your favorite pictures Press 4 to finish Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press Press 2/1 to select the picture then pressRotate DISP./ROTATE To display the picture rotated Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Example When rotating clockwiseSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Dpof Print To cancel all settings Single settingMulti setting Number of prints icon appears Protect Preventing accidental erasure of pictures Press 4 to stop recording Audio DUB. DMC-LZ5Resize Adding audio after taking pictures Trimming Press 2/1 to select the size and then pressPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Press shutter button Copy Copying the picture data Format Initializing the built-in memory or a card Menu Settings Connecting to a PC Press 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SETWindows Macintosh Folder CompositionConditions under which a different Folder number is used Printing the Pictures Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing NUM. of Prints Press 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SETPrint with Date Paper Size Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advance Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera onPlaying 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 Dispose of unusable batteries Bring charged spare batteries when going outDo not bend or drop the card Batteries have a limited life Message Display Read Error Please Check the Card TroubleshootingMemory Card Error Please Check the Card Write Error Please Check the Card Recorded picture is too bright or dark Recording Picture cannot be recordedRecorded picture is whitish. The lens is dirty Subject is not focused properly Vertical line appears on the LCD monitor LCD monitor flickers indoorsNoise appears on the LCD monitor Flash Flash is not activated Motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV Press MENU/SET, select the SetupSetting for the auto review function is disabled Ends of the pictures are cut at printing Camera becomes warm Clock is resetAF assist lamp does not turn on Lens clicks Number of recordable pictures and available recording time Number of recordable pictures Picture size Available recording time seconds Specifications Terminal Metering mode LCD monitor Flash MicrophonePicture size Still picture Motion pictures Quality DIGITAL/AV OUT DMC-LZ5 Mass DimensionsApprox .0 mm Wk62.0 mm Hk45.0 mm D 3 15/16q 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 USB Mode 23, 80 Picture Quality SettingStatus Indicator 13, 16, 22 Playing Back Motion Pictures Encienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolInserte las baterías Reproduzca las imágenes Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3

Panasonic DMC-LZ5, DMC-LZ3, DMCLZ5S, DMCLZ3S About indications in these operating instructions

Models: DMCLZ5K DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ5 DMCLZ5S DMCLZ3S DMC-LZ3

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