DMC-LZ8
Information for Your Safety
Dear Customer
DMC-LZ10
Following Applies only in the U.S.A
FCC Note
DMC-LZ8
If you see this symbol
This camera is not waterproof
About the Lens
About Condensation When the lens is fogged up
When not using the camera for a long period of time
About cards that can be used in this unit
Contents
Others
Connecting to other equipment
Advanced-Viewing
AV Cable K1HA08CD0008 USB Connection Cable K1HA08CD0007
Standard Accessories
Batteries Strap
CD-ROM
Names of the Components
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Play back the pictures
Quick Guide
Insert the batteries
Turn the camera on to take pictures
About the Batteries
When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected
Battery indication turns white
Usable batteries
Doctor
Battery shapes that cannot be used
All or part Pole is flat Covering on Battery is peeled Off
Recording conditions by Cipa standard
When not using the batteries for a long period of time
Battery life
Playback time
Batteries
Slide the battery door a or the card door B to open it
Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card Optional
Card
Card You can record or play back pictures on a card
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
Built-in Memory
MultiMediaCard optional
Initial setting
Checking the clock setting
Changing the clock setting
Press MENU/SET Press e/r/w/q to select the date and time
Setting recording/playback mode Recording mode
About the mode
Slide the recording/playback Switch a to up or Q Down
Playback mode
About the menu
Press w and select an icon using r
Basic settings Setup menu
Press q and select settings using e/r
Press q and select the item using e/r
Volume
Battery Type
LCD Mode P42
Beep
Economy
Histogram P41
Travel Date P63
Auto Review
Reset
NO.RESET
USB Mode P100
Video OUT P107
Format
Scene Menu P52
Dial Display
Language
JITTER, SUBJ. Move DEMO. below
Demo Mode
Display the demonstration
About demonstration of jitter/movement detection screen
LCD Monitor and Changes to the Display
Flash AF assist lamp
Taking Pictures Easily Intelligent Auto Mode
Aim the composition and press the shutter button halfway
Following functions are automatically activated
Face detection
Example
Intelligent ISO
Quick AF
Menu Settings
Intelligent auto mode setting fixed
Change the setting
Setup menu
Select program AE mode
Taking Pictures in the Desired Setting
Program AE Mode
Using the flash
Photography basics exposure, focus, and color
Press the shutter button fully
This case Aim the AF area at the subject
Press the shutter button halfway to
Direction detection function
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Using the optical zoom Extended optical zoom EZ
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
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High Sens HI-SPEED Burst
Using the easy zoom button
How the extended optical zoom works
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Press MENU/SET to close the menu
Using the digital zoom
Press MENU/SET when the recording/playback switch is set to
Further extending the zoom
35.6
Press w/q to select the picture
Playing Back Pictures QNormal playback mode
Select the normal playback mode Q P18
Playing back pictures
To delete a single picture
Only when selecting Delete Multi
Deleting Pictures
While deleting the picture, a appears on the screen
Screen when selecting Delete Multi
About the LCD Monitor
Changing the information displayed
Histogram
Making the LCD monitor easier to see LCD mode
Press q
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Press e/r or q to switch the flash setting
ISO sensitivity Available flash range
Available, Not available, Initial setting
Is set i Auto AUTO/Red-eye Reduction
50 cm 1.64 feet to
Shutter speed for each flash mode
Press r w
Use a tripod and the self-timer for best results
Taking Close-up Pictures AF wMacro Shooting
Macro shooting starts
Self-timer setting is canceled
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Press w Select shutter speed using e/r or w
Speed Burst
Over exposed
Compensating the Exposure
Press MENU/SET to finish
Properly Exposed
Press the shutter button to take pictures
Auto Bracket Recording
Press MENU/SET to apply
Auto review function is activated after taking pictures
Set Aperture/Shutter Speed/Exposure A/S/M
Take a picture
Shutter-priority AE setting value
To change mode
Aperture-priority AE setting value
Manual exposure setting value
Portrait mode
Advanced Scene Mode
Turn the mode dial to match T, V, U, or
Select advanced scene with e/r and press MENU/SET
To select each advanced scene P52 Recording technique
Scenery mode
Sports mode
Illuminations
Night Portrait mode
To select each advanced scene P52
Illuminations are photographed beautifully
Scene mode
Scene Mode
Turn the mode dial to match SCN
Press e/r/w/q to select
Technique for self portrait mode
Technique for Party mode Use the flash
Technique for Candle light mode
Refer to P55 for details on selecting a scene menu
Sunset mode
Age and name display setting
Suitable for taking pictures of your pet
Setting the aspect ratio and a picture size
Setting the shutter speed
Take clear pictures of the night sky or other dark subjects
Shutter speed becomes slower so use a tripod
Technique for Starry sky mode
Technique for Fireworks mode
Allows you to take pictures through an airplane window
High-speed burst mode
Press e/r to select the item and then press MENU/SET
Motion Picture Mode
Press e/r to select Picture Mode and then press q
Press the shutter button fully to stop recording
Press MENU/SET to close the menu
Press r to select SET and then press MENU/SET
Setting the travel date
Vacation Date Recording
Press MENU/SET to exit the menu
Canceling the travel date
Press r to select Home and then press MENU/SET
Finishing setting the home area
Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination
Press w/q to select your home area and then press MENU/SET
Press e to select Destination and then press MENU/SET to set
Using the quick setting
Using the REC Mode Menu
Using the REC mode menu
Items you can set
Number of pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is
Picture Size / Quality
Quality
Aspect Ratio
Setting the aspect ratio of pictures
Intelligent ISO
Automatically
Sensitivity
Setting the light sensitivity
Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture
White Balance
Auto White Balance AWB Setting the white balance manually
White set
Brightness
Metering Mode
Setting the method to measure
AF Mode
AF Mode / Quick AF
Setting the focus method
High speed
About 3-area-focusing/1-area-focusing
Quick AF
Night PORTRAIT, Night
Color Effect
Setting color effects for
Burst
Recorded pictures
PICT.ADJ
Setting the picture quality for the pictures taken
This feature detects jitter and corrects for it
Stabilizer
MIN. Shtr Speed
Setting the minimum shutter speed
Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier
AF Assist Lamp
Press e/r/w/q to select a picture
Displaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback
Rotate the zoom lever towards To display multiple screens
Example of 30 screens
Press e/r/w/q to select a picture and then press MENU/SET
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Calendar
Press e/r/w/q to select the date to be played back
To return to the 1 screen playback screen
Using the Playback Zoom
Press e/r/w/q to move the position
Select Start with e and press MENU/SET
Playing Back Pictures Automatically a Slide Show
Select a slide show item with e/r and press MENU/SET
Setting Effect
Setting Duration or Repeat
Select category using e/r/w/q and press MENU/SET
Select a picture using w/q
Playing Back Your Favorite Pictures Favorite Play
You can playback the pictures set as favorites only
To pause
Playing Back Motion Pictures
Cursor displayed during playback corresponds to e/r/w/q
Frame-by-frame forward/reverse viewing
Title Edit
Using the Playback Mode Menu
Calendar
Seaching pictures at the date
Select a picture using w/q and press MENU/SET
Select text using e/r/w/q and press MENU/SET to register
Multi and press MENU/SET
Text Stamp
Press e/r to select Single or
Press w / q to choose a picture
AGE
Press e to select YES and press MENU/SET
Shooting Date
Travel Date
Resize
Press e to select YES and then Press MENU/SET
Select size with e/r and press MENU/SET
Enlarging a picture and trimming it
Trimming
Press MENU/SET
Press w/q to select a picture and then press MENU/SET
Select i or h using e/r and then press MENU/SET
Aspect Conv
Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 picture
Menu
Rotate / Rotate Disp
Press r to select on and then
To display the picture rotated
Then press r
Setting your favorite pictures
Favorite
Press e/r to select on and then press MENU/SET
Select a picture with w/q
Setting the picture to be printed
Dpof Print
Select the number of prints with
To print the date
To cancel all settings
After the common operation Text stamp on the picture
Picture
Protect
Preventing accidental erasure
Select g Protect from playback menu P86 Common operation
Destination and then press
Copy
Press e/r to select the copy
Press several times to close the menu
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Connecting to a PC
Select PC using r and press MENU/SET
Windows
Folder composition
Connection in the PTP mode
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Conditions under which a different folder number is used
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Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer
Select PictBridge using e and press MENU/SET
If a card is inserted, you can print the picture data on it
Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing
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Press e to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET
Press e Press e/r to select an item and then press MENU/SET
NUM. of Prints
105
Print with Date
Paper Size
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107
Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied
Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen
Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot
Recording
Screen Display
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Playback
Knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it
Maintenance
110
Dispose of unusable batteries
Bring charged spare batteries when going out
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About the picture data
Message Display
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Troubleshooting
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LCD
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Number of recordable pictures
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VGA Qvga
Available recording time In Motion picture mode
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Specifications
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AV OUT / Digital
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Digital Camera Accessory System
Connecting DC coupler and AC adapter to the camera
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price
For USA Customers
Request for Service Notice For USA Only
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Limited Warranty For USA Only
Limited Warranty Coverage
Carry-In or Mail-In Service
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Service in Puerto Rico
Customer Services Directory For USA Only
Centralized Factory Service Center
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Précautions à prendre Pour le Canada seulement
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Index
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Layout 105
PTP mode 101
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Paper size 105
Status indicator
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Panasonic Canada Inc
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc
Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3