Scene Menu P52, Dial Display, Format, Language | Panasonic DMC-LZ8

Preparation

Press [] to display menu, enter the setup menu [] and select the item. (P20) The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting.

m/ft

Set the unit to display available recording range

m:displayed in meter q ft: displayed in feet

SCENE MENU (P52, 55)

Setup the screen in advanced scene mode or scene mode

OFF: Displays scene currently selected

q AUTO: Displays scene selection screen

memory than the card. (Max. about 15 sec.)

•You cannot format an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card when the card’s Write-Protect switch set to [LOCK].

•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.

•If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest

Service Center.

For USA assistance, please call:

1-800-211-PANA (7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call:

1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com

DIAL DISPLAY

Set whether the mode dial position is displayed on screen when turning the mode dial.

OFF

qON

Initializing the built-in memory or a card.

FORMAT

Usually, it is not necessary to format the built-in memory and the card. Format them when the message [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR] or [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. Use batteries with sufﬁcient power when formatting.

•Once formatting has been completed, all data including protected pictures will be deleted. Make sure not to delete them before formatting

•When the card is not inserted, built-in memory can be formatted. When the card is inserted, the card can be formatted.

•Do not turn the camera off during formatting.

•It may take longer to format the built-in

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{LANGUAGE

Set to the language on the menu screen from the following languages.

q [ENGLISH]: English

[DEUTSCH]: German

[FRANÇAIS]: French

[ESPAÑOL]: Spanish

[ITALIANO]: Italian

[繁體中文]: Chinese (Traditional)*

[日本語]: Japanese

* Available in Canada only

•When you set to other language by mistake, select [{] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

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Panasonic DMC-LZ8, DMC-LZ10 Scene Menu P52, Dial Display, Format, Language, Initializing the built-in memory or a card

Contents

DMC-LZ8 Information for Your Safety Dear Customer Following Applies only in the U.S.A FCC NoteDMC-LZ10 DMC-LZ8 If you see this symbol This camera is not waterproof About Condensation When the lens is fogged up When not using the camera for a long period of timeAbout the Lens About cards that can be used in this unit Contents Connecting to other equipment Advanced-ViewingOthers Standard Accessories Batteries StrapAV Cable K1HA08CD0008 USB Connection Cable K1HA08CD0007 CD-ROM Names of the Components 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21 Quick Guide Insert the batteriesPlay back the pictures Turn the camera on to take pictures When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected Battery indication turns whiteAbout the Batteries 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 Slide the battery door a or the card door B to open it Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card OptionalBatteries Card About the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in MemoryCard You can record or play back pictures on a card MultiMediaCard optional Checking the clock setting Changing the clock settingInitial setting Press MENU/SET Press e/r/w/q to select the date and time About the mode Slide the recording/playback Switch a to up or Q DownSetting recording/playback mode Recording mode Playback mode About the menu Basic settings Setup menu Press q and select settings using e/rPress w and select an icon using r Press q and select the item using e/r Battery Type LCD Mode P42Volume Beep Histogram P41 Travel Date P63Economy Auto Review NO.RESET USB Mode P100Reset Video OUT P107 Scene Menu P52 Dial DisplayFormat Language Demo Mode Display the demonstrationJITTER, SUBJ. Move DEMO. below About demonstration of jitter/movement detection screen LCD Monitor and Changes to the Display Taking Pictures Easily Intelligent Auto Mode Aim the composition and press the shutter button halfwayFlash AF assist lamp Following functions are automatically activated Example Intelligent ISOFace detection Quick AF Intelligent auto mode setting ﬁxed Change the settingMenu Settings Setup menu Taking Pictures in the Desired Setting Program AE ModeSelect program AE mode Using the ﬂash Photography basics exposure, focus, and color This case Aim the AF area at the subject Press the shutter button halfway toPress the shutter button fully Direction detection function Using the optical zoom Extended optical zoom EZ Taking Pictures with the ZoomDMC-LZ8 DMC-LZ10 DMC-LZ10 DMC-LZ8 Using the easy zoom button How the extended optical zoom worksHigh Sens HI-SPEED Burst DMC-LZ10 DMC-LZ8 Using the digital zoom Press MENU/SET when the recording/playback switch is set toPress MENU/SET to close the menu Further extending the zoom 35.6 Playing Back Pictures QNormal playback mode Select the normal playback mode Q P18Press w/q to select the picture Playing back pictures Only when selecting Delete Multi Deleting PicturesTo delete a single picture 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 Available, Not available, Initial setting Is set i Auto AUTO/Red-eye ReductionISO sensitivity Available ﬂash range 50 cm 1.64 feet to Shutter speed for each ﬂash mode Use a tripod and the self-timer for best results Taking Close-up Pictures AF wMacro ShootingPress r w Macro shooting starts Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press w Select shutter speed using e/r or wSelf-timer setting is canceled Speed Burst Compensating the Exposure Press MENU/SET to ﬁnishOver exposed Properly Exposed Auto Bracket Recording Press MENU/SET to applyPress the shutter button to take pictures Auto review function is activated after taking pictures Set Aperture/Shutter Speed/Exposure A/S/M Take a picture To change mode Aperture-priority AE setting valueShutter-priority AE setting value Manual exposure setting value Advanced Scene Mode Turn the mode dial to match T, V, U, orPortrait mode Select advanced scene with e/r and press MENU/SET Scenery mode Sports modeTo select each advanced scene P52 Recording technique Night Portrait mode To select each advanced scene P52Illuminations Illuminations are photographed beautifully Scene Mode Turn the mode dial to match SCNScene mode Press e/r/w/q to select Technique for Party mode Use the ﬂash Technique for Candle light modeTechnique for self portrait mode Refer to P55 for details on selecting a scene menu Sunset mode Age and name display setting Setting the aspect ratio and a picture size Setting the shutter speedSuitable for taking pictures of your pet Take clear pictures of the night sky or other dark subjects Technique for Starry sky mode Technique for Fireworks modeShutter speed becomes slower so use a tripod Allows you to take pictures through an airplane window High-speed burst mode Motion Picture Mode Press e/r to select Picture Mode and then press qPress e/r to select the item and then press MENU/SET Press the shutter button fully to stop recording Press MENU/SET to close the menu Setting the travel date Vacation Date RecordingPress r to select SET and then press MENU/SET Press MENU/SET to exit the menu Canceling the travel date Finishing setting the home area Displaying the Time at the Travel DestinationPress r to select Home and then press MENU/SET 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 REC Mode Menu Using the REC mode menuUsing the quick setting Items you can set When the aspect ratio setting is Picture Size / QualityNumber of pixels Quality Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Intelligent ISOAspect Ratio Automatically Setting the light sensitivity Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureSensitivity 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 About 3-area-focusing/1-area-focusing Quick AFHigh speed Night PORTRAIT, Night Setting color effects for BurstColor Effect Recorded pictures Setting the picture quality for the pictures taken This feature detects jitter and corrects for itPICT.ADJ Stabilizer Setting the minimum shutter speed Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierMIN. Shtr Speed AF Assist Lamp Displaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards To display multiple screensPress e/r/w/q to select a picture Example of 30 screens Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Calendar Press e/r/w/q to select the date to be played backPress e/r/w/q to select a picture and then press MENU/SET 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 Playing Back Motion Pictures Cursor displayed during playback corresponds to e/r/w/qTo pause Frame-by-frame forward/reverse viewing Using the Playback Mode Menu CalendarTitle Edit 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 Text Stamp Press e/r to select Single orMulti and press MENU/SET Press w / q to choose a picture Press e to select YES and press MENU/SET Shooting DateAGE 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 Select i or h using e/r and then press MENU/SET Aspect ConvPress w/q to select a picture and then press MENU/SET Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 picture Rotate / Rotate Disp Press r to select on and thenMenu To display the picture rotated Setting your favorite pictures FavoriteThen press r Press e/r to select on and then press MENU/SET Setting the picture to be printed Dpof PrintSelect a picture with w/q Select the number of prints with To cancel all settings After the common operation Text stamp on the pictureTo print the date Protect Preventing accidental erasurePicture Select g Protect from playback menu P86 Common operation Copy Press e/r to select the copyDestination and then press Press several times to close the menu Connecting to a PC Select PC using r and press MENU/SET100 Windows Connection in the PTP mode 101Folder composition Conditions under which a different folder number is used 102 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer Select PictBridge using e and press MENU/SET103 If a card is inserted, you can print the picture data on it 104 Press e to select Print Start and then press MENU/SETDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press e Press e/r to select an item and then press MENU/SET 105 Print with DateNUM. of Prints Paper Size 106 Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen107 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 Bring charged spare batteries when going out 111Dispose of unusable batteries 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 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price128 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 Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory Service CenterService in Puerto Rico 132 133 Précautions à prendre Pour le Canada seulement 134 Index 135 PTP mode 101 136Layout 105 Paper size 105 Status indicator 137 138 139 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3