About the Mode Dial | Panasonic DMC-LZ7, DMC-LZ6 specs

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About the Mode Dial

If you turn on this unit and then rotate the mode dial, you can not only switch between recording and playback but also switch to macro mode to take a close-up picture of a subject or to a scene mode that matches your recording purpose.

∫Switching the mode dial

A

SCN

NORMAL PICTURE

B

Adjust part A to the desired mode.

Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (Do not adjust it to parts where there is no mode.)

•The above screen B appears on the LCD monitor if the mode dial is rotated. (P22)

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∫Basic

: Normal picture mode (P24)

Use this mode for normal recording.

: Simple mode (P27)

This mode is recommended for beginners.

: Playback mode (P33)

This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.

∫Advanced

: Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode (P44)

This allows you to set the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the movement and the brightness of the subject.

: Macro mode (P45)

This mode allows you to take a close-up picture of a subject.

: Scene mode (P46)

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

: Motion picture mode (P53)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures.

: Print mode (P88)

This mode allows you to print recorded pictures.

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Panasonic DMC-LZ7, DMC-LZ6 operating instructions About the Mode Dial

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DMC-LZ6 Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerMarking sign is located on bottom of the unit Model No Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note Following Applies only in Canada Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera Places with a lot of sand or dustRead together with the Cautions for Use. P95 About cards that can be used in this Unit Contents Setting color effects and picture quality Setting a picture size and quality thatFocusing in low light conditions Playing Back Motion Pictures Using the Play mode menu Standard Accessories Names ComponentsCards are optional 10 11 13 14 Turn the camera on to take pictures Quick GuideInsert the batteries. P15 Play back the pictures About the Batteries When oxyride batteries are selectedWhen alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected Usable batteries Battery shapes that cannot be used All or part Pole is flat Covering on Battery is peeled OffDo not heat or expose to flame When not using the batteries for a long period of time Recording conditions by Cipa standard Playback time We recommend using Panasonic’s card Remove the batteries after use Card optional About the Built-in Memory/the Card optionalCard Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Changing the clock setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time About the Mode Dial Press MENU/SET Setting the MenuPress 3/4 to select the setting Press 3/4 to select the menu item About the Setup Menu Press 4 to select the Setup menu iconPress 2 on the menu screen World Time Power SaveEconomy Monitor Dial Display NO.RESETReset Language LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD Press the shutter button fully to take a picture When holding the camera vertically Flash AF assist lampTaking Pictures Tele Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P60 Using the flashFocusing P26 Exposure P43 Lock Preventing jitter camera shake Enlarge Taking Pictures in Simple ModePICT.MODE Mail Other Settings in Simple mode You cannot set the following items in simple modeZoom Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Using the Easy zoom Setting to 7M Press MENU/SET to close the menu Further extending the zoomMenu operation ≥OFF W T ≥ON W T Press 2/1 to select the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Rotate the zoom lever towards T To delete a single picture Playing back picturesPlays back the previous picture Plays back the next picture While the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Only when selecting Multi DeletePress 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set To delete Multi Delete Playback mode Simple modeRecording mode About the LCD Monitor Recording guide lines HistogramExample of histograms Canceling High angle mode Press High Angle a for 1 second Press Press 3/4 to select a mode Available flash settings by recording Mode Auto ISO Limit Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Sec Taking Pictures with the Self-timer You can also press 2 to select Under exposed Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Compensate the exposure towards positive Settings Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then pressPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Taking Close-up Pictures Following functions cannot be usedFocus range About the information Displaying the information screen of BABY1 Technique for Portrait mode Portrait Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Night scenery mode Technique for Party mode Technique for Candle light mode Age display setting Birthday setting Setting the shutter speed Technique for Starry sky modeTaking Pictures Technique for Fireworks mode Technique for Aerial photo modeTurn the camera off when taking off or landing Press the shutter button fully to stop recording Motion Picture ModeWhen using the stabilizer function, it is fixed to MODE1 If you selected on the screen shown in step You cannot record audio. DMC-LZ6 Setting the departure/return date Number of days that have passed since the departure dateSelect the desired item Set the year, month and date Canceling the travel date Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a picture Setting the home area Home Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Finishing setting the home area Setting the travel destination area Using the REC Mode Menu Press and hold Func when recording Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture BalanceAWB About the white balance fine adjustment Setting the white balance manuallyFinely adjusting the white balance About the white balance Sensitivity Setting the light sensitivitySetting the aspect ratio of pictures Aspect Ratio PICT.SIZE/QUALITY AF Mode Setting the focus method MODE1 StabilizerDetecting jitter and compensating for it MODE2 AF Assist Lamp Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierBurst If the AF assist lamp is Clock SET Slow ShutterCOL.MODE Recording bright pictures in dark places Displaying Multiple Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back To return to the 1 screen playback screen Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomTo stop using the playback zoom To delete a picture during Playback zoom Playing Back Motion Pictures To pausePress 2/1 while paused Using the Play mode menu Menu Screen Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Slide ShowPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finish Rotate DISP./ROTATE Setting your favorite picturesFavorite Deleting all favorites Rotate Picture is rotated manually Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Date StampPress 3/4 to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/SET Travel Date P55 Multi setting CancelSET Dpof Print Setting the picture to print and the number of printsTo cancel all settings Number of prints icon a appears To print the date Date print icon C appears Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to Cancel The protect icon a disappearsProtect Preventing accidental erasure of pictures Press 2/1 to select the size and then press Picture size SettingResize Making the picture smaller Trimming Press shutter button Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu Only when is selectedCopy Copying the picture data Format Initializing the built-in memory or a card Windows Connecting to a PCThis message appears during data transfer Macintosh Folder Composition Conditions under which a different Folder number is usedAbout the PTP connection Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SET Paper Size Print with Date OFFNUM. of Prints Postcard When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Set the TV ASPECT. P22 Turn the camera and the TV offPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Screen Display Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingRecording after settings Recording Playback Recording in simple modePlayback mode P33 Number of Dpof prints P78 Others Bring charged spare batteries when going out About the LensDispose of unusable batteries No Valid Picture to Play Message DisplayThis Memory Card is Locked This Picture is Protected Memory Card Parameter Error BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Error Format this CARD? Memory Card Error Please Check the Card Folder Cannot be Created TroubleshootingUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable Please RE-CONNECT the Printer 100 101 Flash is activated twice 102Flash Flash is not activated You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P74 103 104 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 105Number of recordable pictures 106 Available recording time when recording motion pictures 107 Specifications 108 109 DIGITAL/AV OUTDIGITAL/V.OUT Digital Camera Accessory System 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 111For USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only 112 Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage113 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 114 115 Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center Personal Checks Précautions à prendre 116Pour le Canada 117 Index 118 Status Indicator Picture Quality Setting Motion PicturePicture Quality Setting 119 Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3