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    Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LZ40 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) VQT5G13 F0114NK0
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    time......... 21 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 22 • Changing the Clock Setting 23 Tips for taking good pictures 24 • Preventing jitter (camera shake 24 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 25 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode 26 • Changing the settings 29 Taking
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    with the Self-timer 55 Compensating the Exposure 56 Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket 57 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed (Manual Exposure Mode 58 Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode 59 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode 62
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    105 • Selecting a single picture and printing it 106 • Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 106 • Print Settings ...107 Others Screen Display...110 Message Display ...112 Troubleshooting ...114 Cautions for Use...123 - 4 -
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    these are due to the motion of the aperture, the zoom and the motor and do not indicate a defect. This camera is not dust/splash/water proof. Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc. • Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around
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    . • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to "Basic Owner's Manual". • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory
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    (P57) B: 4/[#] (Macro Mode) (P54) (AF Tracking) (P82) C: 2/[ë] (Self-timer) (P55) D: 1/[‰] (Flash setting) (P50) 5 67 8 9 10 13 1211 In this Owner's Manual, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button or Press
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    sound difficult to 14 hear. 15 15 Lens barrel 16 Shoulder strap eyelet (P10) 16 17 Zoom lever (P48) 18 Shutter button (P27, 30) 19 Motion picture button (P33) 20 Camera [ON/OFF] button (P22) 21 Microphone • Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. 22 Tripod mount • A tripod
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    Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens Cap • When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. 1 Pass the string through the hole at the shoulder A strap eyelet. A: Shoulder strap eyelet 2
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    the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. 1 Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the shoulder strap eyelet. • Attach the shoulder strap with the "LUMIX" logo facing out. 2 Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the
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    battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. ∫ About the power supply If you use the AC adaptor The battery may be running out during recording. The camera will turn off if the battery power is gone. • Before connecting or disconnecting
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    arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the the release lever in the direction of the arrow. • Turn the camera off and wait for the "LUMIX" display on the monitor to clear before removing the battery. (
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    them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet. (Charging from a computer) Connect the computer
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    Preparation ∫ About the charging lamp On: Charging. Off: Charging has completed. (When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from the power outlet or computer.) Blinking: Charging error. (Refer to P114 for details.) ∫ Charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time
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    USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Do warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a swelling may occur.) • If a problem occurs in the power outlet, such as
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    Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].) • Recording once
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    , such as on ski slopes. - When using [Monitor Luminance]. - When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. - 17 -
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    that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. • Turn the camera off and wait for the "LUMIX" display on the monitor to clear before removing the card. (Otherwise, this
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    cards with capacity listed left can be used. ¢2 SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. e.g.: • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is English only
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    disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We 2 recommend storing important data on a PC etc
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    Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time • Switch the display (number of recordable pictures, available recording time, etc.) by pressing [DISP.]. (P47) • The number of
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    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. • Before turning on the camera, remove the lens cap. 1 Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. 2 Press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4 to select the
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    Preparation Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] on the [Setup] menu and then press [MENU/SET]. (P38) • The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6. • The clock setting is maintained for about 120 hours using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged
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    When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P86), a tripod or the Self-timer (P55). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. - Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction
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    are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Program AE Mode (P30) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Manual Exposure Mode (P58) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Panorama Shot Mode (P59) This mode
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    and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. - Scene Detection - Backlight Compensation - Intelligent ISO sensitivity control - Auto White
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    Basic 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication A (green) lights when the subject is focused. • AF tracking. For details, refer to P82. (AF tracking is canceled by pressing 3 again.) 3 Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. A B - 27 -
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    Night Portrait]¢ [i-Sunset] • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. • When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) • Due to conditions such as the ones below
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    [Picture Size]¢/[Burst]¢ Item [Motion Picture] [Rec Quality] [Setup] [Online Manual]/[Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]/[Language] • Menu items other than those listed above . • When [ ], [ ] is set, [Red-Eye Removal] is enabled. • Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ]. - 29 -
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    Basic Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec]
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    focus range is displayed when operating the zoom. • The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing the shutter button halfway. 0.033ft. - ʿ 8 5 1.0X The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position. e.g.: Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto
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    the picture you want to take) 1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and press the shutter button half way to fix the focus and exposure. 2 Press and hold the shutter button half way while moving the camera as you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing
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    Basic Recording Motion Pictures Applicable modes: This unit can record motion pictures in QuickTime Motion JPEG format. 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion
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    of the operation may be recorded. - The zoom speed will be slower than usual when recording motion pictures. to come into focus. • Since the camera adjusts the focus and lens aperture automatically while Sky] (Scene Mode) • Program AE Mode • Manual Exposure Mode • [Sports]/[HDR]/[Pet] (Scene Mode)
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    pictures. A B A File number 100-0001 1/5 B Picture number • If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession. • Speed of picture Forwarding/Rewinding changes depending on the playback status. ∫ Playing Back Motion Pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a Motion
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    Exif "Exchangeable Image File Format". Files that do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back. • Images recorded or edited with the camera may not be played back correctly on other devices and applied effects may not appear on the devices. Also, images recorded on other devices may
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    . 4 (When [Delete Multi] is selected) Press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes]. 1 2 3 4 5 6 • Do not turn the camera off while deleting. • Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them. - 37 -
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    and use it more easily. In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera's clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera. Setting menu items Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [AF Mode] from [Ø] ([1-Area]) to [š] ([Face
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    menu Press [ ] repeatedly until the screen returns to the recording/playback screen. • In recording mode, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button halfway. • There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being used on the
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    the menu settings can be easily found. • The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in. 1 Press [Q.MENU] when recording. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. - 40
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    [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In Intelligent Auto Mode, only [Online Manual], [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep], [Language] can be set. [Online Manual] [URL ] This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound. [t] ([Low])/[u] ([High])/[s] ([OFF]) - 41 -
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    [Å] ([High Angle])¢: The monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head. [OFF] ¢ Can be set only when Recording Mode is set. • [High Angle] is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [Auto Power Off] is activated. • The brightness of the pictures
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    in orange. - When the Manual Exposure Assistance is other than [0] during exposure compensation or in the Manual Exposure Mode - When the flash Recording Mode and the Playback Mode. • The Histogram displayed in this camera does not match Histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs,
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    the time selected on the setting. Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the monitor. q [Economy] p [Auto Power Off]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]/[OFF] ECO [Monitor Power Save]: The
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    is displayed after taking the still picture. [1 SEC.] o [Auto Review] [2 SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one of the case. - Intelligent Auto Mode • [Auto Review] does not work when recording motion pictures. When you turn off the camera or switch the Recording Mode, the [Exposure
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    DMC-LZ40P sold in the U.S. and the version DMC-LZ40PC sold in Canada. [Version Disp.] It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic. ~ [Language] Set the language displayed on the screen. •
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    About the Monitor Recording Press [DISP.] to change. • During motion picture playback, panorama playback or a slide show, you can only select "Normal Display" or "No Display". In Recording Mode Normal display¢ Normal display¢ 5 R1m10s No display¢ Recording guideline¢ 1 2 1 Number of
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    Using the Zoom Recording Applicable modes: You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever
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    Recording Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) This function works when any of the picture sizes (P74) indicated with is selected. You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image quality. Maximum magnification: 105k (This includes the optical zoom magnification. The
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    flash to stick and not open. • You cannot close the flash by pushing the microphone or its periphery. Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. • Open the flash. 1 Press 1 [‰]. - 50 -
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    picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is ([Slow Sync./ [ ] Red-Eye])¢2 Forced Flash Off]) • This item is not displayed on the menu. To set the camera to [Œ], close the flash. • Use this when you take pictures in places where
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    . • When [ ] is selected or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ ], [ ] is set, [Red-Eye Removal] is enabled. • Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ]. • The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary
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    condition. - When the shutter speed is too fast • It may take time to charge the flash if you repeatedly take pictures. Take a picture after the access indication disappears. • The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject is far away from the camera
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    focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again. • Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it. • When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of
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    button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. • The Self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). • We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer. • This function is not available in the following
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    the amount of exposure. The EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed. • When [Exposure Comp. Reset] in the [Setup] menu is set to [OFF], the current exposure value will be maintained even if you turn off the camera. • This function is not available in the following case: - [Starry Sky
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    automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (d0). • If you turn off the camera, Auto Bracket will be canceled. • When setting Auto Bracket, [ ] appears on
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    Press [EXPOSURE]. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the aperture and shutter speed. 2/1: Aperture Value A 3/4: Shutter Speed B 4 Press [EXPOSURE]. F 3.0 1/30 AB ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance If you press the shutter button halfway, the Manual Exposure Assistance is displayed. The exposure is adequate. Set
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    Mode) Recording Mode: Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are combined to make a single panorama . • A horizontal/vertical guide is displayed. If you press 1, you will return to step 2. 5 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. - 59 -
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    right A Trace a half-circle with the camera, taking about 4 seconds. • Move the camera at a constant speed. Pictures may not be able to be recorded properly if the camera is moved too fast or slow. A Recording direction and panning (Guide) 7 Press the shutter button once again to end the picture
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    Recording • The zoom position is fixed to Wide. • [Stabilizer] is fixed to [OFF]. • The focus, White Balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama picture may not be
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    the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [Scene Mode] using 3/4/2/1, and then press [MENU/SET]. • The following cannot be set in Scene Mode as the camera adjusts automatically. - [Sensitivity]/[Metering Mode]/[i.Zoom] - 62 -
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    flash. (You can set to [ ].) • Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture. • We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures. • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1/4 seconds. • Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. - 63 -
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    tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures. • Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. • The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) wide contrast range. • Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button. • You cannot take the next picture until
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    Recording [Baby1]/[Baby2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. It is possible to set different birthdays for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can display those during playback. ∫ Birthday setting 1 Press 3/4 to select [Age] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then
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    vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 sec.], [30 sec.] or [60 sec.]. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [Please wait
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    Recording Taking pictures of Scenery (Scenery Mode) Recording Mode: This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Taking pictures of People (Portrait Mode) Recording Mode: When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve
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    Recording Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording Mode: This mode allows you to add any of 15 types of effects before recording. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press
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    Recording For details on how to select the "Creative Control Mode" settings, refer to P68. ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect. [Expressive] This effect emphasize the color to make a pop art picture. [Retro] This effect gives a faded image. [Old Days] This effect adds a bright, soft
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    [Low Key] Recording This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts. [Sepia] This effect creates a sepia image. [Dynamic Monochrome] This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture. [Impressive Art] This effect gives
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    • Press 2/1 to select the color to enhance, and press [MENU/SET]. [Toy Effect] This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera. Items that can be set Color Orange emphasized • Press 2/1 to select the color tone, and press [MENU/SET]. Blue emphasized - 71 -
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    time. • Even if motion picture recording is terminated in a short time, the recording may actually continue for a certain period of time. Keep the camera still until the recording is complete. • When taking pictures of a large size, the screen may turn black after taking the picture because of
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    [DISP.], you will return to step 1. 2 Check the color you have set, and then press [MENU/SET]. • The set color is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • Depending on the subject, the set color may not be left in. - 73 -
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    [ 2.5 ] 1536k1536 ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode. X : Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV Y : Aspect ratio of a 35 mm film camera W : Aspect ratio of a high-definition TV, etc. : Square aspect ratio • In specific modes, Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for
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    Recording [Quality] Applicable modes: Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. [A] [›] Settings ([Fine]) ([Standard]) Description of settings When giving priority to the picture quality When using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be
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    ]/[400]/[800]/ [1600] Recording location (recommended) Shutter speed Noise Jitter of the subject Description of settings The ] is set, refer to P53. • You cannot select [AUTO] or [ ] in Manual Exposure Mode. • The ISO sensitivity is automatically set under the following conditions. - When recording
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    the shade [Ñ] ([Incandescent]) When taking pictures under incandescent lights [Ò] ([White Set]) Value set by using [Ó] [Ó] ([White Set Setting]) Set manually • Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type, so use
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    bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight KlKelvin Color Temperature Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. 1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the
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    Recording Finely adjusting the White Balance You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance. • Fine adjustment is possible only when the White Balance is set to [V 1 Select the White Balance to finely adjust and then press [DISP.] to
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    allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Settings Description of settings [š] ([Face Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person's face. (max. 12 areas) The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what
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    Recording ∫ About [š] ([Face Detection]) The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the
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    is occurring - When using the zoom • When the lock fails, the AF tracking frame will turn red and then disappear. Press 4 again. • The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [Ø] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not working. [Metering Mode] Applicable modes: Type of optical measurement to
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    Recording [i.Exposure] Applicable modes: Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the
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    or card is formatted. • The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, the ISO sensitivity is increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed. [OFF] - - ¢ The number of Burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type and/or status of the
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    sensitivity is high, etc. • The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the settings for the first picture. • lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed halfway, making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light
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    following cases. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. - When there is a lot of jitter. - When the zoom magnification is high. - In Digital Zoom range. - When taking pictures while following a moving subject. - When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors
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    Recording [Date Stamp] Applicable modes: You can take a picture with date and time of recording. Settings [W/O TIME] [WITH TIME] [OFF] Description of settings Stamp the year, month, and day. Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes. - • Date information for pictures recorded with the [Date
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    Recording Using the [Motion Picture] Menu For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P38. • The [Motion Picture] menu is not displayed in the following cases. - [Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode) [Rec Quality] Applicable modes: This sets up the picture quality of motion
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    Playback/Editing Various methods of playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. 1 Press [(]. 2 Press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Playback Mode], and then press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press 3/4 to select item, and then press [MENU/SET]. • Following items can be selected. [
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    Show] You can play back the pictures you have taken in sequence at specified intervals. This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set to view the pictures you have taken. 1 Select the group to play back by pressing 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET]. • During
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    Playback/Editing ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the slide show menu screen. [Effect] Screen effects can be added to picture transitions. [ON]/[OFF] • When playing back a panorama picture, the [Effect] setting
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    Playback/Editing [Category Selection] This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categorize (such as [Soft Skin], [Sports] or [Night Scenery]) and sort the pictures into each of the categorize. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the
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    the calendar screen is first displayed. • You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099. • If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2014. • If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [World Time], the pictures are
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    Playback/Editing Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ([Creative Retouch]) You can add your desired effects to the pictures that you have taken. • The processed pictures are newly generated, so be sure that you have enough space in the built-in memory or on the card. Note also that processing will not
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    -in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture. • Images recorded or edited with the camera may not be played back correctly on other devices and applied effects may not appear on the devices. Also, images recorded on other devices may
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    Playback/Editing [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to email etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. 1 Select [Resize] on the [Playback] menu. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting 1 Press
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    Playback/Editing [Cropping] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. 1 Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] menu. 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped. Zoom lever (W):
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    Playback/Editing [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. 1 Select [Protect] on the [Playback] menu. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] • The
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    press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. • Do not turn the camera off at any point during the copying process. • If a picture exists with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied
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    DMC-LZ40PC sold in Canada.) • No sound is output from the camera speakers. Also, pictures are not displayed on the monitor. • When the camera is connected to the TV with an AV cable, motion pictures recorded in [HD] are not displayed in the HD picture quality. • Read the operating instructions
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    , panorama pictures cannot be played back. Also, auto-scroll playback of panorama pictures may not work. • For cards compatible with playback, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. - 101 -
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    camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. • If the computer being used does not support please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/ service) • For Mac: iPhoto, provided by Apple Software for motion pictures • Software supporting
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    use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). A USB connection cable (supplied) displayed on the desktop 3 Drag and drop files and folders in the camera to the PC. • When the image transfer is complete, disconnect
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    situations. - When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted (Such as when pictures were taken using another maker of camera) - When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder ∫ Connection in the PTP Mode Select [PictBridge(PTP)] when connecting USB
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    camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera's monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1:
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    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 PictBridge Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/ SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/ 6LQJOH6HOHFW 3ULQWVWDUW 3ULQWZLWK'DWH 2)) SET]. 1XPRISULQWV  3DSHU6L]H • Refer to
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    by the camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.) [Print with Date] [ON] Date is printed. [OFF] Date is not printed. • If the printer does not support date
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    mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed. - 108 -
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    page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout. ∫ Layout printing When printing a picture several 1 for each of the 4 pictures. • The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when printing, make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If the
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    Exposure (P83) 11 Focus (P31) 12 Histogram (P43) 13 Spot Metering Target (P82) 14 Self-timer (P55) 15 AF tracking operation (P82) 16 Shutter speed (P30) 17 Aperture value (P30) Zoom (P48): W T 1.0X 23 Elapsed recording time (P33): 8m30s ¢ 24 Recording state (P33) 25 Monitor Luminance (P42
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    information of images recorded with other devices, such as their icons or recording information, may not be displayed correctly. In addition, the functions of the camera may not be available for them. - 111 -
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    Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P46) The data on the built-in Memory card error. This card cannot be used in this camera. Format this card?] • It is a format that using a PC, etc. Data will be deleted. [Please turn camera off and then on again]/[System Error] • This is displayed
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    stops even after using a "Class 6" card or higher, the data writing speed has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic. • If the
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    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P114-122). If the problem is not resolved, it may capable of supplying sufficient power, charging is not possible. The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on. • The
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    ) or the subject is moving slightly. (P24) The recorded picture is blurred. The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective. • The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures. (P24) • When taking pictures at a slow
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    Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P76) > Take
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    camera, recording ends. > When recording in Panorama Shot Mode, try to trace a small half-circle parallel to the recording direction, taking about 4 seconds to complete the half-circle (approximate). The Burst speed phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture
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    black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another maker of digital cameras? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the
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    Others With a Calendar Search, pictures display dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P22) • When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched, they may display dates differing from the
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    ) • Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • A message prompting to format the card printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer that does not support PictBridge. > Select
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    supports panorama pictures. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.) Others When shaking the camera, there is a rattling sound. • In the following cases, there is no problem with the camera A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • In dark
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    This is not a malfunction. The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. > [Please set the clock] message not a malfunction. Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification. • Is the camera set to Macro Zoom Mode? (P54) Maximum zoom during Macro Zoom Mode is
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    the cables supplied with them. Do not extend the cords or the cables. Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals. • If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off. Do not keep rubber or plastic products
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    peel off. • When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions. About the monitor • Do not press the monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the monitor and it may malfunction. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the monitor will be
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    you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged. • Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera. Do not remove or damage the external label on the battery. • Using a battery with part or all of the external label removed or
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    the camera or Panasonic if above operations are not possible due to malfunction. When transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card, please refer to "Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card" above. When uploading images on web services • Images
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    if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be camera if you use excessive force when turning it. Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is attached too tightly to the tripod or unipod. • Read the operating instructions
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    the United States and/or other countries. • QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. • Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.
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