Panasonic DMC-LZ1PP User Manual

Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No.DMC-LZ2PPDMC-LZ1PPBefore connecting, operating oradjusting this product, please readthe instructions comp

Preparation10VQT0P65Names of the Components1 Self-timer Indicator (P43)2Lens (P4)3 Flash (P40)4 LCD Monitor (P28, 92)5 Status Indicator (P14, 18, 54)6

Others100VQT0P65∫ LCD monitor1: The brightness of the screen becomes dark or bright for a moment.• This phenomenon appears when pressing the shutter b

Others101VQT0P65∫ TV, PC and printer1: The picture does not appear on the television.• Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?• Set the TV input

Others102VQT0P65SpecificationsDigital Camera: Information for your safety Camera Effective pixels: DMC-LZ2: 5,000,000 pixelsDMC-LZ1: 4,000,000 pixelsI

Others103VQT0P65Flash: Flash range: (ISO AUTO)Approx. 0.98 feet (30 cm)– 13.8 feet (4.2 m) (Wide)AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/Re

Others104VQT0P65Digital Camera Accessory System* NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.Accessor

Others105VQT0P65Digital Camera Accessory Order Form(For USA Customers)In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories.

Others106VQT0P65Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Servi

Others107VQT0P65Limited Warranty (For USA Only)PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICAOne Panasonic

Others108VQT0P65Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call1-800-272-7033.For assistance in Puerto Rico call

Others109VQT0P65Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)Product RepairsWeb Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportYou can purchase parts, acc

Preparation11VQT0P6510 Microphone (DMC-LZ2 only) (P55, 66)11 Zoom Lever (P39, 68)12 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P46)13 Mode Dial (P30)14 Shutter

Others110VQT0P65OthersIndexAAC Adaptor ...86, 88Access Indication ...21AF Mode ..

Others111VQT0P65OOperational sound ...26Optical Image Stabilizer ...46Optical Zoom ...

Others112VQT0P65OthersSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolÉsta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar y reproduci

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VQT0P65F0105Mn0(030000 )Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ

Preparation12VQT0P65Quick GuideThis is the overview of the procedure to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each operation, be sure to r

Preparation13VQT0P65About the Batteries∫ Usable batteries¢The oxyride battery is a new type of non-rechargeable battery developed by Panasonic.Oxyride

Preparation14VQT0P65∫ Unusable batteries• Operations by using the batteries listed above are not guaranteed. If the batteries listed above are used, l

Preparation15VQT0P65• As the ambient temperature is low [50oF (10oC) or less], the performance of the batteries will be deteriorated and the available

Preparation16VQT0P65• The battery life differs depending on the condition stored or used or environment.When you do not use batteries for a long perio

Preparation17VQT0P65Recordable number in low temperatures(In normal picture mode)(Temperature: 32°F (0°C)/Other recording conditions comply with CIPA

Preparation18VQT0P65Inserting/Removing the Batteries• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.• Use oxyride batteries (supp

Preparation19VQT0P65Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.• Prepare SD Memory Car

Before Use2VQT0P65Before UseDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please rea

Preparation20VQT0P65About the Built-in Memory/the Card∫ Built-in Memory [ ]When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the b

Preparation21VQT0P65∫ Access to the built-in memory or the cardWhen pictures are being recorded onto the built-in memory (or the card), the access ind

Preparation22VQT0P65Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size• If you select a larger picture size, you can print pictures clearly. When

Preparation23VQT0P65Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)∫ Initial settingThe clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the fo

Preparation24VQT0P65About the Setup Menu• Set the items if necessary. (Refer to P25– 27 for each menu item.)1 Turn the camera on.• The menu items depe

Preparation25VQT0P65BATTERY TYPESelect the type of battery in use from the following 2 items.[ ALKALINE (LR6)/Ni-MH]:Alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batte

Preparation26VQT0P65ECONOMY(Economy mode only)The battery life is saved by turning the LCD monitor off automatically while the camera is not in use. (

Preparation27VQT0P65SCENE MENU[OFF]: Scene menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and the camera is operated in the scene mode

Preparation28VQT0P65About the LCD Monitor∫ Selecting the screen to be usedA LCD monitor (LCD)Press the [DISPLAY] button to change the display.• When t

Preparation29VQT0P65∫ Recording guide lineWhen you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you

Before Use3VQT0P65FCC Note: (U.S. only)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa

Recording pictures (basic)30VQT0P65Recording pictures (basic)Taking Pictures∫ The Mode DialThis camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds

Recording pictures (basic)31VQT0P65∫ Normal recordingThe camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightnes

Recording pictures (basic)32VQT0P65∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/AE: Auto exposure)When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above p

Recording pictures (basic)33VQT0P65∫ Focusing• The focus range is 1.64 feet (50 cm) –¶ (Wide), 3.94 feet (1.2 m) – ¶ (Tele).• When you press the shutt

Recording pictures (basic)34VQT0P65∫ Exposure• If you press the shutter button halfway when the exposure is not adequate, the indication of the apertu

Recording pictures (basic)35VQT0P65Taking Pictures in Simple ModeThis mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the most basic functions app

Recording pictures (basic)36VQT0P65∫ Other Settings in Simple modeIn Simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For details, refer to the pages

Recording pictures (basic)37VQT0P65∫ The Backlight CompensationBacklight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. The subjects such

Recording pictures (basic)38VQT0P65Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)1 Press 4.• The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds.• Press th

Recording pictures (basic)39VQT0P65Using the Optical ZoomYou can make people and subjects appear closer with the 6 times optical zoom, and landscapes

Before Use4VQT0P65∫ Care for the camera• Do not shake or cause impact to the camera. The camera may not be operated normally or recording of pictures

Recording pictures (basic)40VQT0P65Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashWhen you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash acco

Recording pictures (basic)41VQT0P65∫ Available flash settings by recording modeThe available flash settings depend on the recording mode.(±: Available

Recording pictures (basic)42VQT0P65∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting¢The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting. (P68)• Do n

Recording pictures (basic)43VQT0P65Taking Pictures with the Self-timer1 Select the self-timer mode.: Self-timer set to 10 seconds;: Self-timer set to

Recording pictures (basic)44VQT0P65Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of br

Recording pictures (basic)45VQT0P65Taking Pictures using Auto BracketIn this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter

Recording pictures (basic)46VQT0P65Optical Image StabilizerThis mode recognizes and compensates jitter. You can reduce blurring caused by jitter espec

Recording pictures (basic)47VQT0P65Taking Pictures using Burst Mode1 Select the burst mode.: High speed;: Low speed;: Unlimited¢;No display: canceled¢

Recording pictures (basic)48VQT0P65• Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode.• When the self-timer is used, the number of record

Playback (basic)49VQT0P65Playback (basic)Playing Back PicturesWhen a card is not inserted, the picture data in the built-in memory appear. When a card

Before Use5VQT0P65∫ If you will not be using the camera for a long time• Store the batteries in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperat

Playback (basic)50VQT0P659 Pictures Multi Playback1 Switch to multi screen.(The illustration shows the screen when the card is used.)2 Select the pict

Playback (basic)51VQT0P65Using the Playback Zoom1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] to enlarge the picture.• When you rotate the zoom lever towards [

Playback (basic)52VQT0P65Deleting PicturesWhen a card is not inserted, the picture data in the built-in memory will be deleted. When a card is inserte

Playback (basic)53VQT0P653 Delete the pictures.• It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at once.∫ To delete all pictures1 Select [ALL DELETE].

Recording pictures (advanced)54VQT0P65Recording pictures (advanced)Using the Mode DialIn economy mode, the camera reduces the brightness of the LCD mo

Recording pictures (advanced)55VQT0P65This mode allows you to record motion images.1 Select [MOTION RATE].• [10fps]:Recording motion images for a long

Recording pictures (advanced)56VQT0P65∫ Available recording time (seconds)• The recordable time is an approximation.• The picture size is fixed to 320

Recording pictures (advanced)57VQT0P65Set the mode dial to the scene mode to display the scene menu.When [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP] menu (P24) is set

Recording pictures (advanced)58VQT0P65Select this mode when you want to take pictures of people.This mode allows you to make the subject stand out and

Recording pictures (advanced)59VQT0P65This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. The camera focuses on a distant subject preferential

Before Use6VQT0P65About These Operating InstructionsPlease note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this

Recording pictures (advanced)60VQT0P65This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in

Recording pictures (advanced)61VQT0P65This mode allows you to take a picture according to the atmosphere of the situation (e.g. a wedding reception, a

Recording Menu Settings62VQT0P65Recording Menu SettingsUsing the [REC] mode menuSetting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create

Recording Menu Settings63VQT0P65This function allows you to reproduce a white color closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sun

Recording Menu Settings64VQT0P65∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set )Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually.1 Set t

Recording Menu Settings65VQT0P65ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becom

Recording Menu Settings66VQT0P65You can select 2 types of quality (compression rate) according to the usage of the picture.• Pictures may appear like

Recording Menu Settings67VQT0P65• When setting to 3-area-focusing, pictures may become still while being focused on, however, this is not a malfunctio

Recording Menu Settings68VQT0P65The shutter speed can be automatically adjusted. However, if you want brighter pictures, you can manually select a slo

Recording Menu Settings69VQT0P65You can use 4 types of color effects depending on the atmosphere of the picture.Use this function according to the rec

7VQT0P65ContentsBefore UseInformation for Your Safety...2About These Operating Instructions ...6PreparationStandard Accessor

Playback (advanced)70VQT0P65Playback (advanced)Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images∫ Pictures with audio (DMC-LZ2 only)Select the picture wi

Playback (advanced)71VQT0P65Using the [PLAY] mode menuYou can use various functions in playback mode such as a rotating function or protections for re

Playback (advanced)72VQT0P65This mode allows you to display pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically or pictures rotated in [ROTATE] functio

Playback (advanced)73VQT0P652 Select the direction to rotate the picture.• When you play back pictures on a PC, you cannot play back pictures keeping

Playback (advanced)74VQT0P65∫ Single settingSelect the picture and set the number of prints.• The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.• The numb

Playback (advanced)75VQT0P65• The date may not be printed depending on photo studios or printers even if you set the date print. For further informati

Playback (advanced)76VQT0P65∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settingsPerform the same operation as in “Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number o

Playback (advanced)77VQT0P65∫ SD Slide ShowIf you insert a card including the SD Slide Show edited with the [SD Viewer for DSC] which is in the suppli

Playback (advanced)78VQT0P652 Stop audio recording.• The audio recording stops by pressing the 4 button.• Even if you do not press 4, after about 10 s

Playback (advanced)79VQT0P65• [2048]: 2048k1536 pixels(DMC-LZ2 only)• [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels• [1280]: 1280k960 pixels• [640]: 640k480 pixels3 Select

8VQT0P65Playback (advanced)Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images... 70Using the [PLAY] mode menu ...

Playback (advanced)80VQT0P652 Enlarge or decrease the picture.3 Shift the picture and press the shutter button to set.4 Select [YES] or [NO] and set i

Playback (advanced)81VQT0P65Use this function when you want to copy recorded picture data from the built-in memory to the card and vice versa.1 Select

Playback (advanced)82VQT0P65• If you copy the data from the built-in memory to the card, we recommend using a card which has more free space than the

Playback (advanced)83VQT0P65• Usually, it is not necessary to format the built-in memory and the card. Format them when the message [BUILT-IN MEMORY E

Playback (advanced)84VQT0P65Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen∫ Playing back pictures with the supplied cableThe procedure for DMC-LZ2 is described

Connecting to a PC or Printer85VQT0P65Connecting to a PC or PrinterBefore Connecting to the PC or the Printer[ : USB MODE]Select the USB communication

Connecting to a PC or Printer86VQT0P65Connecting to a PCIf you use Windows® 98/98SE, install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer.(When

Connecting to a PC or Printer87VQT0P65∫ Folder CompositionThe folder structure of the built-in memory, the card or MultiMediaCard is displayed as the

Connecting to a PC or Printer88VQT0P65Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterBy connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge

Connecting to a PC or Printer89VQT0P65∫ Single picture1 Select a picture to be printed.• A message disappears in about 2 seconds.2 Set the print setti

Preparation9VQT0P65PreparationStandard AccessoriesBefore using your camera, check the contents.1BatteriesAA Oxyride batteries (ZR6)2 USB Connection Ca

Connecting to a PC or Printer90VQT0P65• [PAGE LAYOUT](Possible layouts on the camera)3 Select [PRINT START] and then print out the picture.• Press the

Connecting to a PC or Printer91VQT0P65∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advanceWhen the printer supports the date printing by DPOF se

Others92VQT0P65OthersScreen Display∫ In recording1 Recording mode2 Flash mode (P40)3 Burst (P47): Audio recording (DMC-LZ2 only) (P55, 66)4 White bala

Others93VQT0P65∫ Recording in simple mode1 Flash mode (P40)2 Focus (P31)3 Picture mode (P35): Jitter alert (P33)4 Battery indication (P14)5 Pictures r

Others94VQT0P65∫ In playback1 Playback mode2 Number of DPOF prints (P73)3 Protected picture (P75)4 Picture with audio (DMC-LZ2 only) (P70)5 Picture si

Others95VQT0P65Cautions for Use∫ Optimal Use of the CameraWhen carrying the camera, take care not to drop or cause impact to it.• The lens or the oute

Others96VQT0P65∫ CardDo not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static elec

Others97VQT0P65Message DisplayConfirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the LCD monitor in some cases.Major messages are described

Others98VQT0P65[MEMORY CARD ERRORFORMAT THIS CARD?]The format of the card cannot be recognized by the camera. Format the card again with the camera.[P

Others99VQT0P65TroubleshootingIf you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved.Carry out the [RESET] i