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Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.DMC-LZ2PP DMC-LZ1PP 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 : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0P65
Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.DMC-LZ2PP DMC-LZ1PP 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 : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0P65
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...Before Use Dear Customer, Carefully observe copyright laws. Please read these materials may infringe copyright them handy for purposes other published or broadcast Digital Camera. of explosion if battery is a trademark. • Other names, company names, and AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN... and components, menu items, etc. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. We would like to take this Panasonic discs or other than your Digital Camera may look somewhat WARNING different from those shown in the TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR illustrations in ...
...Before Use Dear Customer, Carefully observe copyright laws. Please read these materials may infringe copyright them handy for purposes other published or broadcast Digital Camera. of explosion if battery is a trademark. • Other names, company names, and AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN... and components, menu items, etc. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. We would like to take this Panasonic discs or other than your Digital Camera may look somewhat WARNING different from those shown in the TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR illustrations in ...
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... lens facing of the LCD other is directly blown onto the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. camera. • When you use the camera on a rainy day or on the lens, fungus or malfunction. • When the camera is brought inside from the cold to a warm room. ∫...Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as the internal temperature When the camera becomes close to wipe the camera body carefully. naturally. When you put the camera outside • Do not press the LCD monitor strongly. Before Use ∫ Care for ...
... lens facing of the LCD other is directly blown onto the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. camera. • When you use the camera on a rainy day or on the lens, fungus or malfunction. • When the camera is brought inside from the cold to a warm room. ∫...Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as the internal temperature When the camera becomes close to wipe the camera body carefully. naturally. When you put the camera outside • Do not press the LCD monitor strongly. Before Use ∫ Care for ...
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... - 60%) • Be sure to remove the batteries and the card from the camera. • When the batteries are left inserted in the camera, the batteries are discharged since a weak electric current is passed even if the camera is turned off. (Refer to P15 for Ni-MH batteries.) • When you ...keep the camera in a closet or a cabinet, we recommend storing it with the desiccant (silica gel...
... - 60%) • Be sure to remove the batteries and the card from the camera. • When the batteries are left inserted in the camera, the batteries are discharged since a weak electric current is passed even if the camera is turned off. (Refer to P15 for Ni-MH batteries.) • When you ...keep the camera in a closet or a cabinet, we recommend storing it with the desiccant (silica gel...
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...Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to use the functions or settings. SCN 1 2 Convenient or helpful information for DMC-LZ2 as illustrated below. The procedure is the amount of the modes to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. •...; EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, and it is described for use of the camera is described. ∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions Please note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages ...
...Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to use the functions or settings. SCN 1 2 Convenient or helpful information for DMC-LZ2 as illustrated below. The procedure is the amount of the modes to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. •...; EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, and it is described for use of the camera is described. ∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions Please note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages ...
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... the Picture [PROTECT 75 • Playing Back with Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW 76 • Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-LZ2 only)........ 77 • Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] ........ 78 • Trimming the Pictures [TRIMMING 79 • Copying Picture Data [COPY ...Pictures on a TV Screen ... 84 Screen Display 92 Cautions for Use 95 Message Display 97 Troubleshooting 99 Specifications 102 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 104 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 105 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 106 Limited Warranty (For USA ...
... the Picture [PROTECT 75 • Playing Back with Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW 76 • Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-LZ2 only)........ 77 • Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] ........ 78 • Trimming the Pictures [TRIMMING 79 • Copying Picture Data [COPY ...Pictures on a TV Screen ... 84 Screen Display 92 Cautions for Use 95 Message Display 97 Troubleshooting 99 Specifications 102 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 104 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 105 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 106 Limited Warranty (For USA ...
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... Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or in Canada call 1 800 561-5505 for more details on how to obtain replacement parts. Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 2 3 1 DMC-LZ2 K1HA08CD0001 2 DMC-LZ1... 1 Batteries AA Oxyride batteries (ZR6) 2 USB Connection Cable 3 1: AV Cable (Supplied with DMC-LZ2 only) 2: Video Cable (Supplied with DMC-LZ1 only) 4 CD-ROM 5 Strap ...
... Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or in Canada call 1 800 561-5505 for more details on how to obtain replacement parts. Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 2 3 1 DMC-LZ2 K1HA08CD0001 2 DMC-LZ1... 1 Batteries AA Oxyride batteries (ZR6) 2 USB Connection Cable 3 1: AV Cable (Supplied with DMC-LZ2 only) 2: Video Cable (Supplied with DMC-LZ1 only) 4 CD-ROM 5 Strap ...
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... Button (P46) 13 Mode Dial (P30) 14 Shutter Button (P31) 15 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12) 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 Strap Eyelet 17 Card Door (P19) 18 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (DMC-LZ2 only) [DIGITAL/V.OUT] Socket (DMC-LZ1 only) (P84, 86, 88) 19 [DC IN] Socket (P86, ...88) • Please be sure to use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable with the camera attached to it. 11 VQT0P65 optional). 20 Terminal Door 21 Battery Door (P18) 22 Tripod Receptacle • When you use genuine Panasonic...
... Button (P46) 13 Mode Dial (P30) 14 Shutter Button (P31) 15 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12) 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 Strap Eyelet 17 Card Door (P19) 18 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (DMC-LZ2 only) [DIGITAL/V.OUT] Socket (DMC-LZ1 only) (P84, 86, 88) 19 [DC IN] Socket (P86, ...88) • Please be sure to use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable with the camera attached to it. 11 VQT0P65 optional). 20 Terminal Door 21 Battery Door (P18) 22 Tripod Receptacle • When you use genuine Panasonic...
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... use on [BATTERY TYPE] in memory (P20). For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Insert the batteries. (P13, 18) 2 Turn the camera on to record and playback pictures with the...
... use on [BATTERY TYPE] in memory (P20). For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Insert the batteries. (P13, 18) 2 Turn the camera on to record and playback pictures with the...
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...to maintain the power of the battery indication (blue or white). - Be sure to replace with products as digital still cameras, that you will be using the camera for a long time. A: When oxyride batteries are selected The battery indication turns white. 13 VQT0P65 The setting...of the batteries may recover some performance when they cannot be distinguished by Panasonic. However, this is necessary to conventional alkaline batteries. The battery indication does not appear when you use Panasonic batteries. • The performance of the batteries may vary depending on brand...
...to maintain the power of the battery indication (blue or white). - Be sure to replace with products as digital still cameras, that you will be using the camera for a long time. A: When oxyride batteries are selected The battery indication turns white. 13 VQT0P65 The setting...of the batteries may recover some performance when they cannot be distinguished by Panasonic. However, this is necessary to conventional alkaline batteries. The battery indication does not appear when you use Panasonic batteries. • The performance of the batteries may vary depending on brand...
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... ∫ Unusable batteries ∫ Battery indication Manganese batteries Nickel batteries Lithium batteries Ni-Cd batteries The remaining battery power appears on . - The camera may not be using the batteries listed above are not guaranteed. Data written to any moisture. • Do not peel off , the status indicator...of the same type. • If you will not be turned on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera along with unusual shapes cause leakage, generation of heat or explosion if they are peeled off and then wait until the battery temperature becomes ...
... ∫ Unusable batteries ∫ Battery indication Manganese batteries Nickel batteries Lithium batteries Ni-Cd batteries The remaining battery power appears on . - The camera may not be using the batteries listed above are not guaranteed. Data written to any moisture. • Do not peel off , the status indicator...of the same type. • If you will not be turned on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera along with unusual shapes cause leakage, generation of heat or explosion if they are peeled off and then wait until the battery temperature becomes ...
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may become lower even if they are not in use the batteries until the camera stops working before recharging. The available recording/ period of time may not reach full capacity playback time may cause leakage, generation of heat, fire Alkaline ... any oxidation or foreign substance is Take special care not to allow the contacts found on the battery contacts, the to the point when the camera stops working and then recharge them fully. Battery electrolyte may be aware of the tendencies. This is normal. In such cases, remove the following issues...
may become lower even if they are not in use the batteries until the camera stops working before recharging. The available recording/ period of time may not reach full capacity playback time may cause leakage, generation of heat, fire Alkaline ... any oxidation or foreign substance is Take special care not to allow the contacts found on the battery contacts, the to the point when the camera stops working and then recharge them fully. Battery electrolyte may be aware of the tendencies. This is normal. In such cases, remove the following issues...
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... them from the camera for a long camera is an abbreviation of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ2: batteries (supplied Approx. 235 pictures or optional) (Approx. 117 min.) DMC-LZ1: Approx. 215 pictures (Approx. 107 min.) Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ2: batteries (optional) Approx. 150 pictures (Approx. 75 min.) DMC-LZ1: Approx. 140 pictures (Approx. 70 min.) Fully charged DMC-LZ2: Panasonic Ni-MH Approx...
... them from the camera for a long camera is an abbreviation of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ2: batteries (supplied Approx. 235 pictures or optional) (Approx. 117 min.) DMC-LZ1: Approx. 215 pictures (Approx. 107 min.) Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ2: batteries (optional) Approx. 150 pictures (Approx. 75 min.) DMC-LZ1: Approx. 140 pictures (Approx. 70 min.) Fully charged DMC-LZ2: Panasonic Ni-MH Approx...
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...: 32°F (0°C)/Other recording conditions comply with CIPA standard) Batteries Used Panasonic Oxyride batteries (supplied or optional) Number of the batteries used. • We recommend using the economy mode (P54) to maintain the battery power or turning the camera off frequently while recording. 17 VQT0P65 Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ2: batteries (optional) Approx. 400 min.
...: 32°F (0°C)/Other recording conditions comply with CIPA standard) Batteries Used Panasonic Oxyride batteries (supplied or optional) Number of the batteries used. • We recommend using the economy mode (P54) to maintain the battery power or turning the camera off frequently while recording. 17 VQT0P65 Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ2: batteries (optional) Approx. 400 min.
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Preparation Inserting/Removing the Batteries • Check that the camera is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the batteries are removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the batteries are turned off and that the ... and the batteries during an access. Otherwise, the settings on the built-in the [SETUP] menu. (P24) • If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. • When new batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries have been inserted for more than 3 hours, the clock...
Preparation Inserting/Removing the Batteries • Check that the camera is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the batteries are removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the batteries are turned off and that the ... and the batteries during an access. Otherwise, the settings on the built-in the [SETUP] menu. (P24) • If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. • When new batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries have been inserted for more than 3 hours, the clock...
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...Push the card until it clicks and it again. 19 VQT0P65 Preparation Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Prepare SD Memory Card (optional) or MultiMediaCard (optional). •...close it firmly. • If the card door cannot be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.) 2 Insert: Insert the card fully..., remove the card and insert it is locked with the label facing the back of the camera.
...Push the card until it clicks and it again. 19 VQT0P65 Preparation Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Prepare SD Memory Card (optional) or MultiMediaCard (optional). •...close it firmly. • If the card door cannot be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.) 2 Insert: Insert the card fully..., remove the card and insert it is locked with the label facing the back of the camera.
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... The access time on the built-in memory A: When the built-in memory is used B: When the card is formatted, do not: • turn the camera off. optional). (when using the AC adaptor) The card and the data may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic wave, static electricity or breakdown... of the card becomes full. 2560 5 • The data on the card. (Max. Please use the camera to format the built-in memory (or the card) is used When the access indication lights, pictures are being read or deleted, or the built...
... The access time on the built-in memory A: When the built-in memory is used B: When the card is formatted, do not: • turn the camera off. optional). (when using the AC adaptor) The card and the data may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic wave, static electricity or breakdown... of the card becomes full. 2560 5 • The data on the card. (Max. Please use the camera to format the built-in memory (or the card) is used When the access indication lights, pictures are being read or deleted, or the built...
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... the desired item. • 3/4: Set date and time. • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after turning the camera off and on. • When new batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries have been inserted for more than 3 hours, the clock setting will ... When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 1 appears. • The screen disappears in the camera) for digital printing. • For the date print setting, refer to 2099. Turn the camera on again or select [CLOCK SET] on , the following screen appears. 2 Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D]. The 24...
... the desired item. • 3/4: Set date and time. • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after turning the camera off and on. • When new batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries have been inserted for more than 3 hours, the clock setting will ... When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 1 appears. • The screen disappears in the camera) for digital printing. • For the date print setting, refer to 2099. Turn the camera on again or select [CLOCK SET] on , the following screen appears. 2 Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D]. The 24...
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... EXIT MENU 3 Select the [SETUP] Menu. SELECT SET EXZIOTOMMENU Be sure to press 1 at the end to P25- 27 for each menu item.) 1 Turn the camera on the mode selected with the mode dial (P30). SELECT EXIT MENU • When rotating the zoom lever A toward T or W, the page of the menu...
... EXIT MENU 3 Select the [SETUP] Menu. SELECT SET EXZIOTOMMENU Be sure to press 1 at the end to P25- 27 for each menu item.) 1 Turn the camera on the mode selected with the mode dial (P30). SELECT EXIT MENU • When rotating the zoom lever A toward T or W, the page of the menu...
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...the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) (DMC-LZ2 only) MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. • The setting for the time selected on the setting. • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off to save mode. • When using the AC adaptor... (DMW-AC1; Pictures in burst mode, auto bracket, pictures with audio are not enlarged even if [ZOOM] is selected. Then it is enlarged 4 times and appears for the power save mode is set to [ON] (DMC-LZ2 only). ...
...the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) (DMC-LZ2 only) MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. • The setting for the time selected on the setting. • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off to save mode. • When using the AC adaptor... (DMW-AC1; Pictures in burst mode, auto bracket, pictures with audio are not enlarged even if [ZOOM] is selected. Then it is enlarged 4 times and appears for the power save mode is set to [ON] (DMC-LZ2 only). ...