Main
Operating Instructions
DMC-LZ8
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
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Contents
Before Use
Preparation
Basic
Advanced-Shooting
Advanced-Viewing
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Connecting to other equipment
Others
Standard Accessories
Names of the Components
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Quick Guide
About the Batteries
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Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card
Slide the battery door A or the card door B to open it.
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Batteries:
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
Setting Up the Clock
(Turning the camera [ON] for the rst time)
Press e/r/w/q to select the date and time.
Checking the clock setting
Changing the clock setting
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mode a <Recording mode>
b <Playback mode>
About the menu
Basic settings
BATTERY TYPE
CLOCK SET ( P17 )
WORLD TIME ( P65 )
MONITOR
LCD MODE ( P42 )
HISTOGRAM ( P41 )
TRAVEL DATE ( P63 )
ECONOMY
AUTO REVIEW
USB MODE ( P100 , 103 )
TV ASPECT ( P107 )
m/ft
SCENE MENU ( P52 , 55 )
DIAL DISPLAY
FORMAT
DEMO MODE
LCD Monitor and Changes to the Display
Taking Pictures Easily
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Taking Pictures in the Desired Setting
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Photography basics exposure, focus, and color
Exposure problems
Focus problems
Color problems
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Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Using the optical zoom / the extended optical zoom ( EZ)
Using the easy zoom button
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Press [MENU/SET] when the recording/playback switch is set to [ ].
Press e/r to select [DIGITAL ZOOM] and then press q. Press r to select [ON] and then
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Playing Back Pictures
Press w/q to select the picture.
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Deleting Pictures
Select the picture with w/q. Press [ ]. Press w to select [YES] and then
Press [ ]. Press e/r to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and
Press e/r/w/q to select the picture and then press [DISPLAY] to set.
Press e to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
About the LCD Monitor
Changing the information displayed
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Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Press q [<]. Press e/r or q [<] to switch the ash setting.
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Taking Close-up Pictures
Press r (w)
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Press w [ ]. Select shutter speed using e/r or w [].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take a picture.
Compensating the Exposure
Press e [C] to display [EXPOSURE] and press w/q to compensate the exposure.
Press [MENU/SET] to nish.
Auto Bracket Recording
Press [MENU/SET] to apply.
Press the shutter button to take pictures.
Set Aperture/Shutter Speed/Exposure
Turn the mode dial to match [A/S/M]. Select mode with e/r and press
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Taking Pictures of People, Scenery, etc. Expressively
( Advanced Scene Mode)
Turn the mode dial to match [T], [V], [U], or [ ].
[ T ]
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NIGHT PORTRAIT mode
Scene Mode
[ ]
Turn the mode dial to match [SCN].
Press e/r/w/q to select the scene mode.
Self portrait mode
Sunset mode
Baby mode 1 Baby mode 2
Pet mode
High sensitivity mode
Beach mode
Aerial photo mode
High-speed burst mode
Motion Picture Mode
Press [MENU/SET] to close the
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Vacation Date Recording
Take a picture.
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Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination
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Using the [REC] Mode Menu
In shooting mode, press and hold [Q.MENU] until the quick setting items appear.
Press e/r/w/q to select the menu item and setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the
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[ INTELLIGENT ISO]
[ WHITE BALANCE]
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[AF MODE] / [QUICK AF]
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[ BURST]
[COLOR EFFECT] Setting color effects for the recorded pictures
[PICT.ADJ.]
[ STABILIZER]
[ MIN. SHTR SPEED]
Displaying Multiple Screens
Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens.
Press e/r/w/q to select a picture.
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date
CALENDAR
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Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] several times to display the calendar screen.
Press e/r/w/q to select the date to be played back.
Using the Playback Zoom
Rotate the zoom lever towards [3] [T] to enlarge the picture.
Press e/r/w/q to move the position.
Playing Back Pictures Automatically
Select [SLIDE SHOW] with e/r and then press [MENU/SET] button.
Select a slide show item with e/r
Select [START] with e and press
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( Category Playback)
Searching by Recording Information
Select [ CATEGORY PLAY] with e/r and then press [MENU/ SET].
Playing Back Your Favorite Pictures
Select [ FAVORITE PLAY] with e/r and then press [MENU/SET].
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Select a picture using w/q.
Playing Back Motion Pictures
Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu
Press r to select [ ] and then press q. Press e/r to select the menu item and then press q.
[ CALENDAR]
[ TITLE EDIT]
Press e/r to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Select a picture using w/q and
Select text using e/r/w/q and press [MENU/SET] to register.
Select the picture using e/r/w/q and press [DISPLAY] to
[ TEXT STAMP]
Press e/r to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET].
Press w / q to choose a picture,
Press e to select [YES] and
Press [ ] twice to close the
Select the picture using e/r/w/q and press [DISPLAY] to
Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] with
Press w/q to select the picture
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Select [i] or [h] using e/r
Press w/q to select a picture and
Press w/q to determine the horizontal position and press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press e to select [YES] and then
Press [ ] twice to close the
Press w/q to select the picture
Press e/r to select the direction to rotate the picture and then
Press [ ] twice to close the
Press r to select [ON] and then
Press [MENU/SET] to close the
Press e/r to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then
Select a picture with w/q and
Select the number of prints with
Press [ ] twice to close the menu.
Select a picture with e/r/w/q
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Press e/r to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then
Press w/q to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] to
Press [ ] twice to close the
[ COPY]
Press e/r to select the copy destination and then press
Press w/q to select the picture
Press e to select [YES] and then
Press [ ] several times to close the menu.
Connecting to a PC
Select [PC] using r and press
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Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer
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Select [PictBridge] using e and
Press w/q to select the picture
Press e to select [PRINT START]
Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.
Press e. Press e/r to select an item and
Press e to select [PRINT START]
Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.
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Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen
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Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [ AV OUT] socket of the camera.
Screen Display
WARM
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Cautions for Use
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Message Display
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Troubleshooting
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Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time
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Speci cations
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Digital Camera Accessory System
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.
Accessory #
Description Price Each Quantity Total Price
Request for Service Notice:
(USA Only)
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty
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Customer Services Directory
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Accessory Purchases
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
Prcautions prendre
AVERTISSEMENT:
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