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  • Panasonic DMC-LZ5 | Digital Still Camera-english/spanish - Page 1
    Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected] For Canadian assistance, please
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    opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording
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    cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Before Use Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC
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    discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ∫ Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera. The camera may stop operating normally, pictures may not be recorded or the lens may be damaged. • Sand or dust may cause
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    off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. ∫ When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the batteries in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. [Recommended
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    information for use of the camera is described. ∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a little different from those in actual use. The procedure is described for DMC-LZ5 as an example. ∫ About
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    Accessories 9 Names of the Components 9 Quick Guide 11 About the Batteries 12 Inserting/Removing the 30 • Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom 31 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 32 Playing Back Pictures 33 .] (DMC-LZ5) Recording still pictures with audio .... 66 7 VQT0U87
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    for Use 89 Message Display 91 Troubleshooting 92 Number of recordable pictures and available recording time 97 Specifications 100 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 103 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 104 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 105 Limited
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    parts. Names of the Components 3 1 DMC-LZ5 K1HA08CD0007 2 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 1 23 K1HA08CD0008 K1HA08CD0009 4 5 VFC4090 1 Batteries AA Oxyride batteries (ZR6) 2 USB Connection Cable 3 1: AV Cable (Supplied with DMC-LZ5) 2: Video Cable (Supplied with DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) 4 CD-ROM 5 Strap • SD
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    15 10 Microphone (DMC-LZ5) (P55, 66, 75) 11 Zoom lever (P29) 12 Optical image stabilizer button (P45) 13 Mode dial (P5) 14 Shutter button (P24, 55) 15 Camera ON/OFF switch (P11, 19) 16 17 18 DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 3V 19 20 19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (DMC-LZ5) [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3
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    SCN 1 SCN 1 SCN 2 Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to on the built-in memory (P17). Refer to P16 when you use a card. 2 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P19) • Select the type of battery in use
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    It has more power than a regular alkaline battery and is suitable for high-drain equipment such as digital cameras. • We recommend using Panasonic batteries. 12 VQT0U87 • Battery performance may vary greatly depending on the brand used and the storage life and conditions of the batteries. • Battery
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    not intend to use the unit for a long time. • Batteries may heat up soon after you start using the unit. Turn the camera off and Preparation wait until the battery temperature decreases before removing them. • Battery performance deteriorates and recording/playback time decreases when the ambient
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    • Read the operating instructions for the battery charger camera and store them again after they have completely discharged. 14 VQT0U87 ∫ Battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in normal picture mode) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ5
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    batteries (supplied or optional) DMC-LZ5: Approx. 410 min DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 420 min Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ5: batteries (optional) Approx. 400 min DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 410 min Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (optional) DMC-LZ5: Approx. 500 min DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 510
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    and the status indicator (green) turn off. Otherwise, the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) 3 1 Close battery door to the end and then close it firmly. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • You can record or
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    out upright. • Check the direction of the card. • Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card. • The card may be damaged may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. Preparation About the Built-in Memory/
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    electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only • This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system
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    as shown previously. SETUP 1/3 BATTERY TYPE CLOCK SET MONITOR n0 AUTO REVIEW 1SEC. POWER SAVE 2MIN. SELECT EXIT MENU PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK • If the date is not set in the camera it will not be printed when you use a photo printing service, even if the store provides a date printing
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    1, press 34 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. SETUP 1/3 BATTERY TYPE CLOCK SET MONITOR n0 AUTO REVIEW 1SEC. POWER SAVE 2MIN. SELECT EXIT MENU SETUP BEEP NO.RESET RESET USB MODE VIDEO OUT SELECT SET MENU 2/3 NTSC MENU SET 5 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can
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    SETUP CLOCK SET BEEP MONITOR n0 NO.RESET AUTO REVIEW 1SEC.RESET POWER SAVE OFF USB MODE SELECT EXIT MENU VIDEO OUT SELECT 2/3 SETUP audio (DMC-LZ5) are not enlarged even if [ZOOM] is selected. [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear. • The auto review function
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    • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel power save mode. • using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional), connecting to a PC or a printer, recording or playing while pausing a slide show or playing back a manual slide show.) [ECONOMY] ( mode only) Press [
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    to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). [ SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. [ PC]: Set after or before connecting to a PC. [ PictBridge (PTP)]: Set after or
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    (P66) • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or 24 VQT0U87 • We recommend checking that the clock is set properly operate it within the set time. To operate the camera again, press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on. • To avoid noise, we
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    a composition like the following picture, you will not be able to focus the camera on the Basic subject because the people are outside the AF area. 3 In is focused. 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. 4 Press the shutter button fully. •
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    caused by pressing the shutter button when you are using a tripod (P42). • 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. We recommend using a tripod. - Slow sync./Red-eye
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    is activated and the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/7.5k(DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3). (P30) • The settings for [BATTERY TYPE], [BEEP] and cm (1.64 feet) to ¶ (Tele) 5 cm (0.16 feet) to ¶ (Wide) • [AUTO REVIEW] (P21): [1SEC.] • [POWER SAVE] (P22): [2MIN.] • Self-timer (P42): 10 seconds
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    use the following functions in simple mode. - High angle mode - White balance fine adjustment - Exposure compensation - Auto bracket - [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) - [D.ZOOM] - [COL.EFFECT] - [PICT.ADJ.] ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In
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    away use (Wide) Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. • When the setting for picture size is [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5). 3 W T W T 1X • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • Depending on the zoom magnification, the picture may have some distortion. Distortion will be more
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    Basic Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) SCN1 SCN2 This camera has a 6k optical zoom. However, if the picture size is not set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [ / / ], a maximum of 8.3k (DMC-LZ5)/7.5k (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) zoom can be achieved with no picture quality deterioration.
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    a picture size that can use extended optical zoom is selected, a maximum of 33k(DMC-LZ5)/ 30k(DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) zoom can be achieved with the 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/ 7.5k(DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) extended optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. ∫ Menu operation 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • When a scene mode is selected, press
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    self-timer (P42) for taking pictures. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • The digital zoom does not work in simple mode [ ] or [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode. Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) SCN1 SCN2 You can check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode. 1 Press
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    so that you can check the enlarged area. ∫ Deleting the recorded picture during Review (Quick deletion) 1 Press [ ]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 3 DISP.] (P71) is set to [ON], pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically are played back vertically. ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold
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    at one time depends on the number of files recorded. • In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P57), the pictures can not play back on the camera. • If you play back a non-standard file, the folder/file number is indicated by [-] and the screen may turn black. • Depending on the
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    ], the deleting will stop halfway. • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Double-check pictures before deleting them. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. • When deleting pictures, use batteries with sufficient battery power (P13) or use the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional). • It is
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    display" or "No display". In simple mode [ ] 3 BACKLIGHT B Normal display C No display D Normal display E Display with histogram F No display (Recording guide line) G No display ¢1 Histogram In playback mode 100_0001 1/3 9 months 10 days 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 2 100_0001 1/3 F2.8 1/25 ISO100 AUTO
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    guide graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at • It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc.
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    In simple mode [ ] - In playback mode - While the menu screen is displayed - During Review 3 3 ON : PRESS HIGH ANGLE FOR 1 SEC. • High angle mode is activated. The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see when the camera is held away from you. (However it becomes more difficult to see
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    Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash SCN1 SCN2 A: Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. ∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [ ] to switch the flash setting. • For information about flash settings that can be
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    Advanced ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, -: Not available) 2 2 1 2 ¢2 It becomes Forced ON [ ], when the backlight compensation function is activated. 40 VQT0U87 ∫ The available flash range to take pictures
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    . Take a picture after the access indication disappears. • The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident. • When you set burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is
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    turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P67) to allow the camera to focus on the subject. • In simple mode [ ], the self-timer fixed to 10 seconds. • When you set the self-timer in burst mode, the camera starts taking a picture 2 or 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. The number
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    the shutter speed. • The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen. • The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject. • Exposure cannot be compensated
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    bracket setting is canceled if the camera is turned off. • When review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When auto bracket is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. (DMC-LZ5
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    lot of jitter. - When the zoom magnification is high - In digital zoom range. - When taking pictures while following a moving subject. - shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. • In simple mode [ ], the
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    of recordable pictures (pictures) DMC-LZ5: max. 6 DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3: max. 3 DMC-LZ5: max. 8 DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3: max. 5 Depends is fixed to 3. • Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off. • When auto bracket and burst mode are set review function is activated regardless of the auto
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    is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. (DMC-LZ5) • When the flash is activated or [STARRY SKY] in scene mode is selected, you can take only 1 picture. Advanced Economizing Power Consumption The brightness of the screen is reduced and the camera operates in the following way. Other operations
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    picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights. • Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is more than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it takes longer to focus on it in macro mode than normal picture
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    screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. SCN1 SCN2 When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Two frequently used scenes can be set to the mode dials [ ] and [ ]. • Refer to
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    - [COL.EFFECT] - [PICT.ADJ.] Soft skin mode Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P49) The camera detects the face or skin area to achieve a smoother appearance of the skin than portrait mode. 3 Portrait mode Press [ MENU SET ] to display
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    • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. • The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. Sports mode Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P49) This mode allows you to take pictures of a fast moving subject e.g. when taking pictures of
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    Advanced • Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. • The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. • You cannot set the slow shutter. ∫ Technique for Party mode • Since the shutter speed
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    . 60 SEC. CANCEL SELECT SET MENU 2 Taking Pictures. 15 CANCEL MENU • Press the shutter button to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal
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    exposure or set [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5), auto bracket, burst mode. Snow software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in the CD-ROM (supplied). (For information about printing, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection clock and birthday settings. • If the camera is set to [WITHOUT AGE], the
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    processing. This is not a malfunction. • The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used. • When the subject is focused, the are approximations. • Audio recording starts simultaneously from the camera's built-in microphone. (DMC-LZ5) 2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.
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    (DMC-LZ5) • You cannot record audio. (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) • This unit does not support may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. • Depending on the type of malfunction. • When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality
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    • You cannot set [MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer function. • The bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files recorded with the camera on the PC. Advanced Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple
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    Advanced • Depending on the recorded picture and the setting, the following icons will appear. - [ ] (Favorites) - [ ] (Motion picture) - [ ] ([BABY1]/[BABY2] in scene mode) ∫ Examples of 16 screens and 25 screens Using the Playback Zoom 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to enlarge the
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    to the normal playback screen. Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 21 during motion picture playback. 2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward • The camera returns to normal motion picture playback when 21 is released. To pause Press 3 during motion picture playback. • Press 3 again to cancel
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    how to create still pictures with audio. • You can record audio on DMC-LZ5. However, you cannot play audio only with the camera. When you want to play audio, connect the camera to PC (P80) or TV (P86). • You cannot record audio on DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3. • The file format that can be played back with this
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    the desired recording mode. • Menu items differ depending on the mode selected with the mode dial (P5). This page describes how to set [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) in normal picture mode [ ]. (Refer to P62 to 68 for each menu item.) • Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu to return the menu settings to
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    screen 62 VQT0U87 2) 3) 4) 5) 1) 6) 7) 8) 9) KlKelvin Color Temperature ∫ Setting the white balance manually (White set ) Use this to set the white balance manually. 1 Select [ ] (White set) and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame
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    ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. The higher the sensitivity is set, the less light is needed to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. • When [AUTO] is selected, the ISO sensitivity automatically increases to a maximum of [ISO200] (or [ISO400
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    set. (P61) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the difference on the camera's screen, the more print pictures more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ [ ] (5M) (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) is selected. When a smaller picture size [ ] (0.3M EZ)
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    further extends the optical zoom ratio. If you select a picture size with EZ displayed, the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 8.3k (DMC-LZ5)/7.5k (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) when the digital zoom is set to [OFF]. (P29) • The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode so the picture
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    Menu Settings [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) Recording still pictures with audio SCN1 SCN2 Press [ MENU SET no need to press and hold the shutter button. • Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera. • If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is canceled. The
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    the center of the screen is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures in dark places. F5.0 1/60 • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas However, if you want brighter pictures you can manually select an even slower shutter speed. 67 VQT0U87
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    Jitter 1/8 - Darker Less 1- Brighter More ∫ Example COOL WARM B/W SEPIA The picture becomes bluish. The picture becomes reddish. The picture becomes black and white. The picture becomes sepia. [PICT.ADJ.] Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures 1/8 - 1- • This should usually
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    CANOCNEL TRIMMING COPY SELECT SET MENU • After selecting a menu item in step 3, refer to the description of the menu item in the operating instructions and then set it. [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu
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    to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. ∫ Setting the audio (DMC-LZ5) and duration Select [DURATION] or [AUDIO] on the screen shown in step 2 and set. [DURATION] Can be set to [1SEC.], [2SEC.], [3SEC.], [5SEC.] or [MANUAL] (manual playback). [AUDIO]¢ If set to [ON], the audio of the pictures with
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    LUMIX Simple Viewer] on the CD-ROM (supplied), to set, confirm or delete favorites. (For information about this, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90° steps. Menu Settings ∫
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    camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) (supplied) and played back vertically. • When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/
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    MENU • The date print icon [ DATE ] appears. • When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required. • Depending on the photo printing photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. 73 VQT0U87
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    . • DPOF print setting is a convenient function when printing pictures with a printer that supports PictBridge (P82). The date printing setting on the printer may take priority over the date printing setting on the camera. Check the date printing setting on the printer also. (P82) • It is necessary
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    • The following functions cannot be used with protected pictures. - [ROTATE] - [AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-LZ5) [AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-LZ5) Adding audio after taking pictures Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P69) You can add the
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    the picture and then press 4. TRIMMING 100_0001 1/3 SELECT SET EXIT MENU • The following pictures cannot be trimmed. - Motion pictures - Pictures with audio (DMC-LZ5) • It may not be possible to trim pictures recorded with other equipment. 2 Enlarge or decrease the parts to be trimmed with the
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    Menu Settings 5 Press 34 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. TRIMMING DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? YES NO CANCEL SELECT SET MENU MENU SET • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. The trimmed pictures cannot be restored when they are overwritten. • A trimmed picture is
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    memory (about 14 MB). • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) • DPOF settings on
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    the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • Use batteries with sufficient power (P13) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional) -272-7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected] For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www
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    [LUMIX Simple Viewer] etc., refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection. 2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Connect the USB connection cable with the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the USB connection cable at
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    first time, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by Windows Plug and Play. The drive then appears on the [My Computer] folder. [Macintosh] The drive is displayed on the screen. • The drive is displayed as [LUMIX] when you connect the camera with no card
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    supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to print and start printing on the camera's screen. Set print settings such as the print quality on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 3V A: USB connection
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    the USB connection cable to the printer again. • To print the age in [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P54) in scene mode, use the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in the CD-ROM (supplied) and print from the PC. For information about this, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection. Connecting to
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    is not supported 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 Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing. 3 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. 84 VQT0U87
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    [DPOF PRINT] (P73) in advance when the printer supports it. If you select [DPOF PICTURE], printing starts USB connection cable. • The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the [¥] indication lights orange during printing. After finishing printing, make sure there are no problems
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    for DMC-LZ5 is described below. In the case of DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3, connect the TV and the [V.OUT] terminal on the camera with the video cable (supplied). • Turn the camera and the TV off. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 3V 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera. • Connect the
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    (P24) 2 Flash mode (P39) 3 Burst (P46) : Audio recording (DMC-LZ5) (P55, 66) 4 White balance (P62) 5 ISO sensitivity (P63) 6 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on in baby mode, after setting Zoom (P29)/Extended optical zoom (P30)/Digital zoom (P31) W T 1X 18
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    displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock P72) 3 Protected picture (P74) 4 Picture with audio (DMC-LZ5)/Motion pictures (P59) 5 Picture size (P64) 6 Cable disconnection warning icon (P85) • This is displayed when printing using a printer supporting
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    14 Recorded date and time 15 Age (P54) 16 Audio playback (DMC-LZ5) (P59) In motion picture mode (P55) PLAY MOTION PICTURE 17 Favorites (P70) Cautions for Use ∫ Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Do not leave the unit
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    and you may be badly burned if you touch the batteries. ∫ Batteries Be sure to remove the batteries when you will not be using the camera for a long period of time. • If the temperature is too high or low, the terminals may rust causing a malfunction. If you drop the batteries accidentally
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    message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory on the PC or remove the batteries without turning the camera off. Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P78) The data on the built-in memory will be deleted. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] The card format
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    Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P78) Troubleshooting If you return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of [SETUP] menu. (P23) ∫ Batteries and the power source 1: The camera turns off immediately even when battery power is full. The remaining battery power
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    is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P10) and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry middle. • Are you using a MultiMediaCard? - This unit does not support MultiMediaCards. • We recommend using a high speed SD Memory Card with
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    is inserted. (P17) 3: The folder number and the file number are displayed as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This may also happen if batteries are removed immediately after recording or if recording with
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    the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) (supplied) and then play back the pictures on the camera. 4: The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC. • Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly? • Set [USB MODE] to
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    . The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction. 7: The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. (P19) • When you take a picture
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    in Memory (Approx. 14 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB Card 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB (6M): (2816k2112 pixels) (DMC-LZ5) / (5M): (2560k1920 pixels) (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) / (3M EZ): (2048k1536 pixels) 4 8 5 10 8 16 4 8 5 10 8 16 9 19 11 23 18 36 20 40 24 48 38 75 41 82 50
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    -in Memory (Approx. 14 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB Card 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB (5M): (2816k1880 pixels) (DMC-LZ5) (4.5M): (2560k1712 pixels) (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) (2.5M EZ): (2048k1360 pixels) / 4 9 5 11 9 18 4 10 5 12 9 18 10 21 13 26 20 40 22 45 27 54 43 83 46
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    82 170 360 740 1440 2870 5700 11700 • The numbers inside the thick black line are the number of recordable pictures in simple mode [ ]. (P27) the LCD monitor may not decrease in order. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • The extended optical zoom does not
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    recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended optical zoom: 6,000,000 pixels (DMC-LZ5)/5,000,000 pixels (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 6,370,000 pixels (DMC-LZ5)/ 5,360,000 pixels (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3), Primary color filter
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    Microphone (DMC-LZ5): Recording media: Picture size Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Picture with audio (DMC-LZ5): Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analog video/audio (DMC-LZ5): Analog video (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3): Terminal DIGITAL/AV OUT (DMC-LZ5): DIGITAL
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    (W)k2 7/16q (H)k1 13/16q (D)] (excluding the projection part) Approx. 186 g/6.56 oz (DMC-LZ5/DMC-LZ4), Approx. 183 g/ 6.45 oz (DMC-LZ3) (excluding card and batteries), Approx. 234 g/8.25 oz (DMC-LZ5/DMC-LZ4), Approx. 231 g/ 8.15 oz (DMC-LZ3) (with card and batteries) 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF
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    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description DMW-CLZ5 Soft SD Memory Card 256 MB SD Memory Card 128 MB SD Memory Card 64 MB SD Memory Card SD USB Reader/Writer (compatible with MultiMediaCard) SD PC Card Adaptor (compatible with MultiMediaCard) • NOTE: Accessories and
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    OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421
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    what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 105 VQT0U87
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    PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Digital Still Camera applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or
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    In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE
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    , MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Product Repairs MAIL TO : Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory
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    Recording 55, 66 Auto Bracket 44 Auto Review 21 Auto White Balance 62 Available Recording 34 Demonstration of the Optical Image Stabilizer 45 Digital Zoom 31 DPOF Print Setting 72 E Economy 84 LCD Monitor 36, 87 M Macro Mode 48 MANUAL 70 Mass Storage 23 Motion Picture Mode 55 Multi
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    Save 22 Protect 74 Q Quality 64 R Recording Guide Line 37 Reset of Setting 23 Resizing 75 Review 32 Rotate 71 Rotate Display 71 S Scene Menu Status Indicator 13, 16, 22, 47 T Trimming 76 110 VQT0U87 U USB Connection Cable 80, 82 USB Mode 23, 80, 83 V Video Output 23, 86 W White Balance
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    SCN 1 SCN 1 SCN 2 Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Others 3 Reproduzca las imágenes. Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar y reproducir las imá
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    are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-LZ5
DMC-LZ4
DMC-LZ3
VQT0U87
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected]
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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