Basics of Modes and Menus, About the mode | Panasonic DMC-LZ8

Preparation

Basics of Modes and Menus

About the mode

Selecting recording modes or playback mode.

1 Slide the recording/playback

switch A to (up) or Q

(down).

:Recording mode (a)

Q : Playback mode (b)

2 Setting recording/playback mode

a <Recording mode>

Turn the mode dial to set the desired

mode to (microphone).

b <Playback mode>

Other playback mode than normal

playback [ ] mode can be selected.

1Press [MENU/SET].

2 Press q.

3 Select playback mode using e/r.

4 Press [MENU/SET].

PLAYBACK MODE
NORMAL PLAY
SLIDE SHOW
CATEGORY PLAY
FAVORITE PLAY
SELECT	SET

Recording mode

Intelligent auto mode	P27
Taking pictures easily.
Program AE mode	P30

Taking pictures in the desired setting.

A/S/M mode

P50

This mode allows you to create elaborate pictures.

A:Aperture-priority AE

S:Shutter-priority AE

M:Manual exposure

Advanced scene mode

P52

Taking pictures of people, scenery, etc. expressively.

T: PORTRAIT

V: SCENERY

U : SPORTS

: NIGHT PORTRAIT

Scene mode

P55

Taking pictures according to the scene.

i Motion picture mode

P61

This mode allows you to record motion pictures.

Playback mode

Normal playback mode	P37

Playing back the pictures normally.

Other playback modes

aSlide show mode (P81)

Category playback mode (P83)

★ Favorite playback mode (P84)

•[FAVORITE PLAY] does not appear when the [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF].

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Panasonic DMC-LZ8 Basics of Modes and Menus, About the mode, Slide the recording/playback Switch a to up or Q Down

Contents

DMC-LZ8 Information for Your Safety Dear Customer DMC-LZ10 Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note DMC-LZ8 If you see this symbol This camera is not waterproof About the Lens About Condensation When the lens is fogged upWhen not using the camera for a long period of time About cards that can be used in this unit Contents Connecting to other equipment Advanced-ViewingOthers AV Cable K1HA08CD0008 USB Connection Cable K1HA08CD0007 Standard AccessoriesBatteries Strap CD-ROM Names of the Components 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21 Play back the pictures Quick GuideInsert the batteries Turn the camera on to take pictures About the Batteries When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selectedBattery indication turns white Usable batteries Battery shapes that cannot be used All or part Pole is ﬂat Covering on Battery is peeled OffDoctor When not using the batteries for a long period of time Battery lifeRecording conditions by Cipa standard Playback time Batteries Slide the battery door a or the card door B to open itInserting/Removing the Batteries/Card Optional Card Card You can record or play back pictures on a card About the Built-in Memory/the CardBuilt-in Memory MultiMediaCard optional Initial setting Checking the clock settingChanging 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 modeSlide 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 menuPress q and select settings using e/r Press q and select the item using e/r Volume Battery TypeLCD Mode P42 Beep Economy Histogram P41Travel Date P63 Auto Review Reset NO.RESETUSB Mode P100 Video OUT P107 Format Scene Menu P52Dial Display Language JITTER, SUBJ. Move DEMO. below Demo ModeDisplay 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 ModeAim the composition and press the shutter button halfway Following functions are automatically activated Face detection ExampleIntelligent ISO Quick AF Menu Settings Intelligent auto mode setting ﬁxedChange the setting Setup menu Select program AE mode Taking Pictures in the Desired SettingProgram AE Mode Using the ﬂash Photography basics exposure, focus, and color Press the shutter button fully This case Aim the AF area at the subjectPress the shutter button halfway to Direction detection function DMC-LZ8 DMC-LZ10 Using the optical zoom Extended optical zoom EZTaking Pictures with the Zoom DMC-LZ10 DMC-LZ8 High Sens HI-SPEED Burst Using the easy zoom buttonHow the extended optical zoom works DMC-LZ10 DMC-LZ8 Press MENU/SET to close the menu Using the digital zoomPress 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 modeSelect the normal playback mode Q P18 Playing back pictures To delete a single picture Only when selecting Delete MultiDeleting 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 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Press e/r or q to switch the ﬂash settingPress q ISO sensitivity Available ﬂash range Available, Not available, Initial settingIs 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 resultsTaking Close-up Pictures AF wMacro Shooting Macro shooting starts Self-timer setting is canceled Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress w Select shutter speed using e/r or w Speed Burst Over exposed Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to ﬁnish Properly Exposed Press the shutter button to take pictures Auto Bracket RecordingPress 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 modeAperture-priority AE setting value Manual exposure setting value Portrait mode Advanced Scene ModeTurn the mode dial to match T, V, U, or Select advanced scene with e/r and press MENU/SET Scenery mode Sports modeTo select each advanced scene P52 Recording technique Illuminations Night Portrait modeTo select each advanced scene P52 Illuminations are photographed beautifully Scene mode Scene ModeTurn the mode dial to match SCN Press e/r/w/q to select Technique for self portrait mode Technique for Party mode Use the ﬂashTechnique 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 sizeSetting 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 modeTechnique 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 ModePress 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 dateVacation 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 areaDisplaying 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 MenuUsing the REC mode menu Items you can set Number of pixels When the aspect ratio setting isPicture Size / Quality Quality Aspect Ratio Setting the aspect ratio of picturesIntelligent ISO Automatically Sensitivity Setting the light sensitivityAdjusting the hue for a more natural picture White Balance Auto White Balance AWB Setting the white balance manually White set Metering Mode Setting the method to measureBrightness AF Mode / Quick AF Setting the focus methodAF Mode High speed About 3-area-focusing/1-area-focusingQuick AF Night PORTRAIT, Night Color Effect Setting color effects forBurst Recorded pictures PICT.ADJ Setting the picture quality for the pictures takenThis feature detects jitter and corrects for it Stabilizer MIN. Shtr Speed Setting the minimum shutter speedFocusing in low light conditions becomes easier AF Assist Lamp Press e/r/w/q to select a picture Displaying Multiple Screens Multi PlaybackRotate 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 CalendarPress 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 Playing Back Pictures Automatically a Slide Show Select a slide show item with e/r and press MENU/SETSelect Start with e 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 PicturesCursor displayed during playback corresponds to e/r/w/q Frame-by-frame forward/reverse viewing Title Edit Using the Playback Mode MenuCalendar 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 StampPress e/r to select Single or Press w / q to choose a picture AGE Press e to select YES and press MENU/SETShooting Date Travel Date Resize Press e to select YES and then Press MENU/SET Select size with e/r and press MENU/SET Trimming Press MENU/SETEnlarging a picture and trimming it Press w/q to select a picture and then press MENU/SET Select i or h using e/r and then press MENU/SETAspect Conv Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 picture Menu Rotate / Rotate DispPress r to select on and then To display the picture rotated Then press r Setting your favorite picturesFavorite Press e/r to select on and then press MENU/SET Select a picture with w/q Setting the picture to be printedDpof Print Select the number of prints with To cancel all settings After the common operation Text stamp on the pictureTo print the date Picture ProtectPreventing accidental erasure Select g Protect from playback menu P86 Common operation Destination and then press CopyPress e/r to select the copy Press several times to close the menu 100 Connecting to a PCSelect PC using r and press MENU/SET Windows Folder composition Connection in the PTP mode101 Conditions under which a different folder number is used 102 103 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterSelect 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 104Press 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 105Print with Date Paper Size 106 107 Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedPlaying Back Pictures with a TV Screen Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot Screen Display 108Recording 109 Playback Maintenance 110Knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it Dispose of unusable batteries Bring charged spare batteries when going out111 About the picture data Message Display 112 113 Troubleshooting 114 115 116 LCD 117 118 119 120 Number of recordable pictures 121 122 Available recording time In Motion picture mode 123VGA Qvga Speciﬁcations 124 125 126 AV OUT / Digital Digital Camera Accessory System Connecting DC coupler and AC adapter to the camera127 128 Digital Camera Accessory Order FormAccessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price For USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only 129 Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage130 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 131 Service in Puerto Rico Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center 132 133 Précautions à prendre Pour le Canada seulement 134 Index 135 Layout 105 PTP mode 101136 Paper size 105 Status indicator 137 138 139 Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3