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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 PP VQT0U87 DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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 PP VQT0U87 DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this Panasonic Digital Camera. Information for the purpose of private use may infringe copyright laws. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); The socket outlet shall be restricted. ... in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SD Logo is incorrectly replaced. Recording of the companies concerned. Carefully observe copyright laws. of your Digital Camera may be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. THERE ARE NO USER...
Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this Panasonic Digital Camera. Information for the purpose of private use may infringe copyright laws. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); The socket outlet shall be restricted. ... in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SD Logo is incorrectly replaced. Recording of the companies concerned. Carefully observe copyright laws. of your Digital Camera may be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. THERE ARE NO USER...
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...in other Countries outside to inside an air-conditioned car. - Be careful of condensation since it to wipe the camera body carefully. When the camera is cold when you leave the camera outside or near a window. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens is close to the ambient The LCD ...of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the camera. - When the camera is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. blows directly on the screen. Before Use -If you wish to discard this symbol- Extremely...
...in other Countries outside to inside an air-conditioned car. - Be careful of condensation since it to wipe the camera body carefully. When the camera is cold when you leave the camera outside or near a window. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens is close to the ambient The LCD ...of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the camera. - When the camera is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. blows directly on the screen. Before Use -If you wish to discard this symbol- Extremely...
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... About The Mode Dial Adjust part A to the scene being recorded. If condensation occurs, turn the camera off . [Read P13 for about Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries.] • We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you to play back recorded pictures. 5 VQT0U87 Two frequently used...you to match the picture to the desired mode. temperature. The fog will discharge as a weak electric current passes through them even if the camera is no mode.) A : Normal picture mode (P24) Use this mode for a long period of time • Store the batteries in a closet ...
... About The Mode Dial Adjust part A to the scene being recorded. If condensation occurs, turn the camera off . [Read P13 for about Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries.] • We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you to play back recorded pictures. 5 VQT0U87 Two frequently used...you to match the picture to the desired mode. temperature. The fog will discharge as a weak electric current passes through them even if the camera is no mode.) A : Normal picture mode (P24) Use this mode for a long period of time • Store the batteries in a closet ...
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Before Use ∫ About indications in these operating instructions, the operations on this page. e.g.: When you to use . Convenient or helpful information for DMC-LZ5 as shown. Set the mode dial to any of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a little different from those in these ... these operating instructions SCN1 SCN2 Modes indicated here allow you press the 4 button MENU SET REV 6 VQT0U87 The procedure is described for use of the camera is described. ∫ About illustrations in actual use the functions or settings.
Before Use ∫ About indications in these operating instructions, the operations on this page. e.g.: When you to use . Convenient or helpful information for DMC-LZ5 as shown. Set the mode dial to any of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a little different from those in these ... these operating instructions SCN1 SCN2 Modes indicated here allow you press the 4 button MENU SET REV 6 VQT0U87 The procedure is described for use of the camera is described. ∫ About illustrations in actual use the functions or settings.
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... • [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of the pictures 64 • [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) Recording still pictures with the Self-timer ......... 42 Compensating the Exposure 43 Taking Pictures using Auto... Zoom 29 • Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ 30 • Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom 31 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 32 Playing Back Pictures ... LCD Monitor 36 • Changing the information displayed 36 • Recording a picture with the camera held high above your use of pictures ... 64 • [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a ...
... • [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of the pictures 64 • [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) Recording still pictures with the Self-timer ......... 42 Compensating the Exposure 43 Taking Pictures using Auto... Zoom 29 • Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ 30 • Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom 31 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 32 Playing Back Pictures ... LCD Monitor 36 • Changing the information displayed 36 • Recording a picture with the camera held high above your use of pictures ... 64 • [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a ...
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...Setting the picture to print and the number of prints 72 • [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of pictures 74 • [AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-LZ5) Adding audio after taking pictures .... 75 • [RESIZE] Making the picture smaller 75 • [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming ...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 Warranty (...
...Setting the picture to print and the number of prints 72 • [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of pictures 74 • [AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-LZ5) Adding audio after taking pictures .... 75 • [RESIZE] Making the picture smaller 75 • [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming ...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 Warranty (...
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... with DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) 4 CD-ROM 5 Strap • SD Memory Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. 1 2 Preparation • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts... department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P103) 1 Lens (P4) 2 Flash (P39) 3...
... with DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) 4 CD-ROM 5 Strap • SD Memory Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. 1 2 Preparation • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts... department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P103) 1 Lens (P4) 2 Flash (P39) 3...
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... 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) (P80, 82, 86) 20 [DC IN] socket (P80, 82) • Always use... a tripod, make sure it is stable when the camera is attached to it. 16 Strap eyelet 17 Lens barrel 18 Card door (P16) 10 VQT0U87 optional). 21 22 21 Battery door (P16) 22 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6;
... 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) (P80, 82, 86) 20 [DC IN] socket (P80, 82) • Always use... a tripod, make sure it is stable when the camera is attached to it. 16 Strap eyelet 17 Lens barrel 18 Card door (P16) 10 VQT0U87 optional). 21 22 21 Battery door (P16) 22 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6;
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... the pages indicated in memory (P17). Refer to P16 when you can record or play back pictures on to record and playback pictures with the camera. SCN 1 SCN 1 SCN 2 Quick Guide This is an overview of battery in use the card (optional), you use a card. 2 Turn the...
... the pages indicated in memory (P17). Refer to P16 when you can record or play back pictures on to record and playback pictures with the camera. SCN 1 SCN 1 SCN 2 Quick Guide This is an overview of battery in use the card (optional), you use a card. 2 Turn the...
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... the following messages appears when you will be using the camera for long periods of time, using Panasonic batteries. 12 VQT0U87 • Battery performance may recover some performance if left for high-drain equipment such as digital cameras. • We recommend using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is...shapes cause leakage, heat generation or explosion if inserted in the camera. The remaining battery power is set [BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P21) • The battery type that cannot be distinguished by Panasonic. If you insert batteries for a long time. Data written ...
... the following messages appears when you will be using the camera for long periods of time, using Panasonic batteries. 12 VQT0U87 • Battery performance may recover some performance if left for high-drain equipment such as digital cameras. • We recommend using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is...shapes cause leakage, heat generation or explosion if inserted in the camera. The remaining battery power is set [BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P21) • The battery type that cannot be distinguished by Panasonic. If you insert batteries for a long time. Data written ...
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... you start using them . • Battery performance deteriorates and recording/playback time decreases when the ambient temperature is dirt on your pocket etc. Turn the camera off or scratch the covering on batteries. • Do not drop, throw or subject batteries to the illustration below.) • All or part of sight...
... you start using them . • Battery performance deteriorates and recording/playback time decreases when the ambient temperature is dirt on your pocket etc. Turn the camera off or scratch the covering on batteries. • Do not drop, throw or subject batteries to the illustration below.) • All or part of sight...
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... (optional) (Approx. 190 min) DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 400 pictures (Approx. 200 min) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB)¢ • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When...
... (optional) (Approx. 190 min) DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 400 pictures (Approx. 200 min) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB)¢ • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When...
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... min) Fully charged DMC-LZ5: Panasonic Ni-MH Approx. 340 pictures batteries (optional) (Approx. 170 min) DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 360 pictures (Approx. 180 min) • Please note that the performance of batteries used. • We recommend using power save mode (P22) or economy mode (P47) or turning off the camera frequently while recording...
... min) Fully charged DMC-LZ5: Panasonic Ni-MH Approx. 340 pictures batteries (optional) (Approx. 170 min) DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 360 pictures (Approx. 180 min) • Please note that the performance of batteries used. • We recommend using power save mode (P22) or economy mode (P47) or turning off the camera frequently while recording...
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... the built-in memory or a card. poles aligned correctly. • Select the battery type being used in [BATTERY TYPE] in the camera for approximately 3 months even if the batteries are not using a card. (P17) 1 Slide the card door to open it . 2 Insert the batteries with the + and - ... Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) 3 1 Close the battery door. 2 Slide the battery door to the end and then close it firmly. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is stored in the [SETUP] menu. (P21) • Remove the batteries after the LCD monitor and the status...
... the built-in memory or a card. poles aligned correctly. • Select the battery type being used in [BATTERY TYPE] in the camera for approximately 3 months even if the batteries are not using a card. (P17) 1 Slide the card door to open it . 2 Insert the batteries with the + and - ... Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) 3 1 Close the battery door. 2 Slide the battery door to the end and then close it firmly. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is stored in the [SETUP] menu. (P21) • Remove the batteries after the LCD monitor and the status...
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... are not using the AC adaptor) The card or the data may not operate normally. 17 VQT0U87 Disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; Turn the camera off. - optional). (when using a card. • The built-in memory capacity is about 14 MB. • Picture size is fixed to QVGA (320k240 pixels) ... being read or deleted or the built-in memory (or the card) is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. Shake or impact the camera. - Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card ∫ Built-in Memory [ ] You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when...
... are not using the AC adaptor) The card or the data may not operate normally. 17 VQT0U87 Disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; Turn the camera off. - optional). (when using a card. • The built-in memory capacity is about 14 MB. • Picture size is fixed to QVGA (320k240 pixels) ... being read or deleted or the built-in memory (or the card) is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. Shake or impact the camera. - Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card ∫ Built-in Memory [ ] You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when...
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...card was formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it . Preparation Icons displayed on the screen: 3 ïð format it again on the camera. (P78) ∫ SD Memory Card (optional) and MultiMediaCard (optional) • The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external ...memory C: When using High Speed SD Memory Cards when recording motion pictures (P55). • The reading/writing speed of the camera or the card. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is unlocked, these functions become available.) SD Memory Card ïð A: When...
...card was formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it . Preparation Icons displayed on the screen: 3 ïð format it again on the camera. (P78) ∫ SD Memory Card (optional) and MultiMediaCard (optional) • The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external ...memory C: When using High Speed SD Memory Cards when recording motion pictures (P55). • The reading/writing speed of the camera or the card. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is unlocked, these functions become available.) SD Memory Card ïð A: When...
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...MENU/SET] several times to close the menu. 19 VQT0U87 OFF ON Preparation • Turn the camera off and on again. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3421 to select the date and time. Turn the camera off after about 5 seconds. SETUP 1/3 BATTERY TYPE CLOCK SET MONITOR n0 AUTO REVIEW 1SEC. ...display order for approximately 3 months even if the batteries are removed. • You can set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on and check that the clock setting is correct. ∫ Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu and then...
...MENU/SET] several times to close the menu. 19 VQT0U87 OFF ON Preparation • Turn the camera off and on again. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3421 to select the date and time. Turn the camera off after about 5 seconds. SETUP 1/3 BATTERY TYPE CLOCK SET MONITOR n0 AUTO REVIEW 1SEC. ...display order for approximately 3 months even if the batteries are removed. • You can set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on and check that the clock setting is correct. ∫ Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu and then...
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... recommend formatting the card after taking a picture. • The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn the camera off and on the LCD monitor again. • Power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.] in memory (P78) or the card first and then use... this when you want the file number of the LCD monitor and turning it off automatically when the camera is not being used for about 5 seconds after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the...
... recommend formatting the card after taking a picture. • The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn the camera off and on the LCD monitor again. • Power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.] in memory (P78) or the card first and then use... this when you want the file number of the LCD monitor and turning it off automatically when the camera is not being used for about 5 seconds after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the...
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... and store it 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 before connecting the...selected. Select the desired scene mode. (P49) [OFF]: [SCENE MODE] menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and the camera is set to PAL system. [SCENE MENU] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) [AUTO]: [SCENE...
... and store it 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 before connecting the...selected. Select the desired scene mode. (P49) [OFF]: [SCENE MODE] menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and the camera is set to PAL system. [SCENE MENU] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) [AUTO]: [SCENE...
