Panasonic DMC-LZ30K User Manual

VQT4V99M0113KZ0Owner’s Manual for advanced featuresDigital CameraModel No. DMC-LZ30Please read these instructions carefully before using this produc

- 10 - VQT4V99Names and Functions of Main Parts10Flash open button (→55)11Shoulder strap eyelet (→13)12Lens barrel13Speaker (→46)14[AV OUT/DIGITAL] so

- 100 - VQT4V99Using the [Playback] menu[Protect]Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures.Use cursor button

- 101 - VQT4V99Using the [Playback] menu[Copy]You can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card.Use cursor button to select the copy metho

- 102 - VQT4V99Viewing on TV screenConnecting with other devicesYou can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AV

- 103 - VQT4V99Viewing on TV screen When TVs, DVD recorders or Blu-ray disc recorders have an SD card slotInsert the SD Memory Card into the SD card

- 104 - VQT4V99Using with your PCStill/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. • Some computers

- 105 - VQT4V99Using with your PCUsing the supplied softwareThe supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer

- 106 - VQT4V99Using with your PCInstalling supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO)Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.Check the en

- 107 - VQT4V99Using with your PCCopying still pictures and motion picturesGetting Ready: • Use batteries with sufficient power. • When importing pic

- 108 - VQT4V99Using with your PC* New folders are created in the following cases: • When the number of files in a folder exceeds 999. • When using c

- 109 - VQT4V99PrintingYou can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. • Some printers can print directly from the camera’s

- 11 - VQT4V99Names and Functions of Main PartsCursor button[MENU/SET]Use this to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→43)Left cursor button

- 110 - VQT4V99Printing ●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Doing so may cause malfunction of the camera. ●Disconnect

- 111 - VQT4V99PrintingMaking print settings on the cameraSetting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before

- 112 - VQT4V99PrintingPrinting with date and text Printing in storeOnly recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. • When printi

- 113 - VQT4V99List of LCD monitor displaysScreens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. • Press the [DISP.] button to change dis

- 114 - VQT4V99List of LCD monitor displaysScreens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. • Press the [DISP.] button to change dis

- 115 - VQT4V99Message displaysMeanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor.[This memory card cannot be used] ●Not co

- 116 - VQT4V99Message displays[Insert SD card again] [Try another card] ●Access to card has failed. → Turn off the camera and remove the card. R

- 117 - VQT4V99Q&A TroubleshootingTry checking these items (→117 - 122) first.If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may

- 118 - VQT4V99Q&A TroubleshootingRecording (continued)Recorded pictures are blurred. Image Stabilizer ineffective. ●Shutter speed is slower in d

- 119 - VQT4V99Q&A TroubleshootingLCD monitor Brightness is unstable. ●Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not a

- 12 - VQT4V99Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strapAttaching the lens cap When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap (suppl

- 120 - VQT4V99Q&A TroubleshootingPlayback (continued)Incorrect date displayed in [Calendar]. ●Picture edited on computer or taken with different

- 121 - VQT4V99Q&A TroubleshootingTV, computer, printerNo image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. ●Not connected correctly (→102). ●Th

- 122 - VQT4V99Q&A TroubleshootingOthersMenu not displayed in desired language. ●Change [Language] setting (→51).Camera rattles if shaken. ●This

- 123 - VQT4V99Usage cautions and notesWhen in use ●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ●Keep this unit

- 124 - VQT4V99Usage cautions and notesMemory cards ●To prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic w

- 125 - VQT4V99Usage cautions and notesBatteries ●Be sure to remove the batteries from the camera if you are not using it for a long period of time. •

- 126 - VQT4V99Usage cautions and notesRechargeable Ni-MH batteries ●You can use Ni-MH batteries after charging them with a dedicated battery charger.

- 127 - VQT4V99Usage cautions and notesLens ●Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Lightly wipe the surface of the l

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- 13 - VQT4V99Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strapAttaching the shoulder strapWe recommend attaching the shoulder strap (supplied) when using the cam

- 14 - VQT4V99About the batteries About batteries that you can use with this unitLR6/AA alkaline batteries or optional HR6/AA rechargeable Ni-MH (nic

- 15 - VQT4V99Inserting and removing the batteriesMove the release lever to the [OPEN] position ( ) and slide the card/battery door in the direction (

- 16 - VQT4V99Inserting and removing the batteriesTurn off the camera. To remove batteriesTilt the camera and catch the batteries in your hand. Be ca

- 17 - VQT4V99Inserting and removing the batteriesRemaining batteryRemaining battery(flashes red)If the battery mark flashes red, replace the batterie

- 18 - VQT4V99Inserting and removing the batteries Recording motion pictures*1Supplied batteries or optional Panasonic alkaline batteriesFully-charge

- 19 - VQT4V99Inserting and removing the batteriesPlease note that the performance of alkaline batteries significantly decreases in low temperature co

- 2 - VQT4V99ContentsBefore useBefore use ...

- 20 - VQT4V99Inserting and removing the card (optional)Turn off the camera.Move the release lever to the [OPEN] position ( ) and slide the card/batte

- 21 - VQT4V99Inserting and removing the card (optional)Turn off the camera. To remove cardPress the center of the card. ●Keep the Memory Card out of

- 22 - VQT4V99About built-in memory/cardsSaving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to th

- 23 - VQT4V99About built-in memory/cardsRecording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)The number of pictures you can take and the recording

- 24 - VQT4V99Setting the clockPress the Camera [ON/OFF] buttonThe camera is turned on.If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step

- 25 - VQT4V99Setting the clockChanging time settingSelect [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu to change the current time settings. • If a

- 26 - VQT4V99BasicsSequence of operations1Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning on the camera.Camera [ON/OFF] buttonPress the Camera [ON/OFF]

- 27 - VQT4V99Sequence of operations3Aim the camera and shoot Taking still pictures Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shu

- 28 - VQT4V99Sequence of operations4Press the Playback buttonPlayback button5View pictures (→37, 75) • Press to select a picture • Press to play

- 29 - VQT4V99Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] ModeRecording mode: Optimum settings are made automatically fr

- 3 - VQT4V99 ContentsUsing the [Setup] menu ... 46[Batt

- 30 - VQT4V99Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Using flashPress [ ] to open the flash (→55). ●When is selected, th

- 31 - VQT4V99Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [AF Tracking]This function enables the camera to continue to focus on t

- 32 - VQT4V99Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictionsOnly the menu items which are displ

- 33 - VQT4V99Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] ModeRecording mode: Set to ([Program AE] Mode)Take a picturePress

- 34 - VQT4V99Adjusting focusWhen [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the center of the picture. If a subject you want to

- 35 - VQT4V99Recording motion picturesRecording mode: Press the motion picture button to start recording[Rec Quality] (→91)Elapsed reco

- 36 - VQT4V99Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures in A motion picture will be recorded without Automatic Scene Detection operating.

- 37 - VQT4V99Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card. Without a card, pictures are p

- 38 - VQT4V99Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”Move to T sideCurrent zoom position1x 2x 4x 8x 16x Move to T s

- 39 - VQT4V99Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]Searching pictures by their recording date “Calendar”Move to W sideSelected date 1-picture screen12-

- 4 - VQT4V99 ContentsTaking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ... 73[Panorama Shot] ...

- 40 - VQT4V99Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]Viewing motion picturesSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Playback now starts.

- 41 - VQT4V99Deleting picturesPress to delete displayed picture • A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press

- 42 - VQT4V99Deleting picturesTo delete multiple (up to 50)/To delete all picturesPress [ ] while viewing a pictureUse to select [Delete Multi]/[

- 43 - VQT4V99Setting the menuRefer to the procedure below for an example on how to operate the menus.Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu i

- 44 - VQT4V99Setting the menuMenu type[Rec] menu(In recording mode only)Changing picture preferences (→80) • Enables you to set the coloring, picture

- 45 - VQT4V99Setting the menuUsing Quick menuDuring recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them.Press [Q.MENU] buttonPress

- 46 - VQT4V99Using the [Setup] menuItem Settings, notes[Battery]Specify the battery type so that the correct remaining battery power will be displaye

- 47 - VQT4V99Using the [Setup] menuItem Settings, notes[Monitor Luminance]Make LCD monitor easier to see. [Auto Power Monitor]:The brightness is adju

- 48 - VQT4V99Using the [Setup] menuItem Settings, notes[Histogram]Check brightness in picture on graph.[ON] / [OFF]A peak in the center represents co

- 49 - VQT4V99Using the [Setup] menuItem Settings, notes[Economy]Turn off the camera or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to min

- 5 - VQT4V99 Contents How to read this document ●Recording mode iconsRecording mode: Available recording modes Unavailable recording m

- 50 - VQT4V99Using the [Setup] menuItem Settings, notes[Auto Review]Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them.[ON] / [OFF] •

- 51 - VQT4V99Using the [Setup] menuItem Settings, notes[Version Disp.]Current version is displayed.[Format]Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memor

- 52 - VQT4V99Changing recording information displayApplication (Record)Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms.Press [DISP.

- 53 - VQT4V99Using ZoomRecording mode: You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Zoom In/OutCapture a wider area (wi

- 54 - VQT4V99Using ZoomZoom types and useThe zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed. (→80) Optical ZoomZooming in up to 35x is possible

- 55 - VQT4V99Taking pictures with flashRecording mode: To open the flashPress • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. To close

- 56 - VQT4V99Taking pictures with flashPress to display [Flash]Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/SET]Type, operations Us

- 57 - VQT4V99Taking pictures with flash ●The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such as distance

- 58 - VQT4V99Taking pictures with flash Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting)[Scene Mode]○*1○ ○ ○ ○–○ ○

- 59 - VQT4V99Taking close-up picturesRecording mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to tak

- 6 - VQT4V99Before use Camera handlingKeep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ●Avoid using the camera under the following

- 60 - VQT4V99Taking close-up picturesFocus rangeWhen a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The shortest reco

- 61 - VQT4V99Taking close-up pictures[Macro Zoom]To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [Macro Zoom] enables the subject to appear eve

- 62 - VQT4V99Taking pictures with self-timerRecording mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter w

- 63 - VQT4V99Taking pictures with Exposure CompensationThis feature allows the user to manually adjust the exposure when a proper auto exposure canno

- 64 - VQT4V99Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation[Auto Bracket]Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatica

- 65 - VQT4V99Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording [Manual Exposure] ModeRecording mode: This mode allows the user to m

- 66 - VQT4V99Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] modeRecording mode: You can select your own settings f

- 67 - VQT4V99Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→66)[Expres

- 68 - VQT4V99Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→66)[Sepia]

- 69 - VQT4V99Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→66)[Cross

- 7 - VQT4V99Before use Always take a test shot firstBefore important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a t

- 70 - VQT4V99Taking pictures of people [Portrait] ModeRecording mode: Set mode dial to Tips • The more the zoom is drawn towards T s

- 71 - VQT4V99Taking pictures of scenery [Scenery] ModeRecording mode: Set mode dial to Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.

- 72 - VQT4V99Taking pictures of sporting events [Sports] ModeRecording mode: Set mode dial to Takes pictures of scenes with fast move

- 73 - VQT4V99Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]Recording mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with

- 74 - VQT4V99Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→73) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→58)[Panorama Shot]Cre

- 75 - VQT4V99Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ●The zoom position is fixed to the max. Wide. ●The focus, exposure and White Balan

- 76 - VQT4V99Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→73) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→58)[Night Portrait]Ta

- 77 - VQT4V99Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→73) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→58)[HDR]The camera ca

- 78 - VQT4V99Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→73) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→58)[Food]Takes natura

- 79 - VQT4V99Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→73) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→58)[Sunset]Takes clea

- 8 - VQT4V99Standard AccessoriesCheck that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ●The accessories and their shape may differ depe

- 80 - VQT4V99Using the [Rec] menu[Picture Size]Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on

- 81 - VQT4V99Using the [Rec] menu[Quality]Set quality of picture. Recording mode: Settings: High quality, priority to picture qua

- 82 - VQT4V99Using the [Rec] menu[White Balance]Adjust the color depending on the light source to ensure natural color. Recording mode:

- 83 - VQT4V99Using the [Rec] menu Setting White Balance manually ( ) Select and press [MENU/SET]. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g.

- 84 - VQT4V99Using the [Rec] menu[AF Mode]Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. Recording mode:

- 85 - VQT4V99Using the [Rec] menu ●Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following case: • Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Night Scenery] [Food]) ●If

- 86 - VQT4V99Using the [Rec] menu[i.Exposure]Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is significant contr

- 87 - VQT4V99Using the [Rec] menu[Burst]A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully. Recording mode:

- 88 - VQT4V99Using the [Rec] menu ●Burst speed may be reduced if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations. ●With repeated recordings, it may take

- 89 - VQT4V99Using the [Rec] menu[Red-Eye Removal]Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye red

- 9 - VQT4V99Names and Functions of Main Parts14 526738 91Self-timer indicator (→62) / AF Assist Lamp (→27, 88)2Flash (→27, 55)3Lens4LCD monitor (→52,

- 90 - VQT4V99Using the [Rec] menu[Date Stamp]Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. Recording mo

- 91 - VQT4V99[Rec Quality] Set the picture size of motion pictures. Recording mode: Settings:Picture Quality Picture Size No. of Fra

- 92 - VQT4V99Different playback methods [Playback Mode]Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. ●When no card is inserted, pictur

- 93 - VQT4V99Different playback methods [Playback Mode][Slide Show]Automatically play pictures in order. Recommended when viewing on TV screen.Use c

- 94 - VQT4V99Different playback methods [Playback Mode][Category Selection]You can narrow down the pictures displayed to view only a selected catego

- 95 - VQT4V99Retouching pictures [Creative Retouch]You can retouch recorded still pictures by selecting the effect that you want to apply. • New pic

- 96 - VQT4V99Retouching pictures [Creative Retouch]For the setting procedures of [Creative Retouch] (→95)[Toy Effect]This effect reduces peripheral

- 97 - VQT4V99Using the [Playback] menuYou can edit the picture (for example, cropping), and set a protection setting in the picture. • For [Playback]

- 98 - VQT4V99Using the [Playback] menu [MULTI]Use cursor button to select [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET]Use cursor button to select size and press [ME

- 99 - VQT4V99Using the [Playback] menu[Cropping]Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas.Use cursor button to select a still picture, and