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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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... an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SD Logo is a trademark. • Other names, company names, and... THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this Panasonic Digital Camera.
... an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SD Logo is a trademark. • Other names, company names, and... THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this Panasonic Digital Camera.
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...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...Monitor 36 • Changing the information displayed 36 • Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode 38 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... ...The Mode Dial 5 Preparation Standard Accessories 9 Names of the pictures 64 • [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) Recording still pictures with the Self-timer ......... 42 Compensating the Exposure 43 Taking Pictures using ...
...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...Monitor 36 • Changing the information displayed 36 • Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode 38 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... ...The Mode Dial 5 Preparation Standard Accessories 9 Names of the pictures 64 • [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) Recording still pictures with the Self-timer ......... 42 Compensating the Exposure 43 Taking Pictures using ...
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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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...(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 Memory Cards are lost, customers in the USA 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...card. (P17) • For information about obtaining replacement parts. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in memory when you are not using the...
...(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 Memory Cards are lost, customers in the USA 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...card. (P17) • For information about obtaining replacement parts. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in memory when you are not using the...
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optional). 21 22 21 Battery door (P16) 22 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; Preparation adjustment (P62)/Backlight compensation in simple mode (P28) button 7 [MENU/SET] button (P20) 8 [DISPLAY] (P36)/[HIGH ANGLE] (P38) button 9 Delete (... 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...
optional). 21 22 21 Battery door (P16) 22 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; Preparation adjustment (P62)/Backlight compensation in simple mode (P28) button 7 [MENU/SET] button (P20) 8 [DISPLAY] (P36)/[HIGH ANGLE] (P38) button 9 Delete (... 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...
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...to the built-in memory or the card is damaged resulting in the camera. 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...optional) • One of the following malfunctions can be distinguished by Panasonic. This is not displayed accurately. - The batteries can leak and the following messages appears when you will be using the camera for long periods of time, using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is ...
...to the built-in memory or the card is damaged resulting in the camera. 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...optional) • One of the following malfunctions can be distinguished by Panasonic. This is not displayed accurately. - The batteries can leak and the following messages appears when you will be using the camera for long periods of time, using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is ...
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... area does not appear until the subject is brought into focus. (P66) • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or 24 VQT0U87 • We recommend checking that the clock is focused focused Blinks (green) On (green) Turns white to Turns white to...of focus and the recorded picture will not be affected. • When a time is shipped. This function allows easy adjustment of the subject. 1 1 Turn the camera on . • To avoid noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P63) or setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P68) (ISO sensitivity is set ...
... area does not appear until the subject is brought into focus. (P66) • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or 24 VQT0U87 • We recommend checking that the clock is focused focused Blinks (green) On (green) Turns white to Turns white to...of focus and the recorded picture will not be affected. • When a time is shipped. This function allows easy adjustment of the subject. 1 1 Turn the camera on . • To avoid noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P63) or setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P68) (ISO sensitivity is set ...
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When the zoom magnification is a greater stabilizing effect. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. • In simple mode [ ], the setting is fixed to [MODE1] and in [STARRY SKY] (P53) in scene mode ... stabilizer function mode selection menu does not appear. • In motion picture mode [ ], [MODE2] cannot be effective in dark places. SELECT SET MENU DEMO. In digital zoom range. - While the demonstration is pressed.
When the zoom magnification is a greater stabilizing effect. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. • In simple mode [ ], the setting is fixed to [MODE1] and in [STARRY SKY] (P53) in scene mode ... stabilizer function mode selection menu does not appear. • In motion picture mode [ ], [MODE2] cannot be effective in dark places. SELECT SET MENU DEMO. In digital zoom range. - While the demonstration is pressed.
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... The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be taken with inadequate lighting such as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶] • The resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. 55 VQT0U87...focus indication lights. • The focus, zoom and aperture value are approximations. • Audio recording starts simultaneously from the camera's built-in microphone. (DMC-LZ5) 2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. • If the built-in memory or the card becomes ...
... The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be taken with inadequate lighting such as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶] • The resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. 55 VQT0U87...focus indication lights. • The focus, zoom and aperture value are approximations. • Audio recording starts simultaneously from the camera's built-in microphone. (DMC-LZ5) 2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. • If the built-in memory or the card becomes ...
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...Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to an e-mail or post them to set. (P61) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. This is preferable. where a wide view is also suitable for landscapes etc. Menu Settings • ISO ...cut at printing. (P95) 64 VQT0U87 This is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on the camera's screen, the more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ [ ] (5M) (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) is small. • The ends of pixels You can record more pictures and attach them on a...
...Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to an e-mail or post them to set. (P61) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. This is preferable. where a wide view is also suitable for landscapes etc. Menu Settings • ISO ...cut at printing. (P95) 64 VQT0U87 This is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on the camera's screen, the more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ [ ] (5M) (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) is small. • The ends of pixels You can record more pictures and attach them on a...
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...press the shutter button halfway in dark places etc. Do not cover the AF assist lamp with a size wider than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures of focusing. Do not look at the time of animals in dark places), set to focus when recording in...SCENERY] (P50), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P51) and [FIREWORKS] (P53) in scene mode. [SLOW SHUTTER] Recording bright pictures in low light conditions. F5.0 1/60 • The camera is focusing on . • Be careful about the following when using Spot-focusing mode. • The AF mode cannot be set in simple mode [ ]. [AF...
...press the shutter button halfway in dark places etc. Do not cover the AF assist lamp with a size wider than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures of focusing. Do not look at the time of animals in dark places), set to focus when recording in...SCENERY] (P50), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P51) and [FIREWORKS] (P53) in scene mode. [SLOW SHUTTER] Recording bright pictures in low light conditions. F5.0 1/60 • The camera is focusing on . • Be careful about the following when using Spot-focusing mode. • The AF mode cannot be set in simple mode [ ]. [AF...
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...copy them to the TV with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) (supplied) and played back vertically. • When you take pictures when aiming the camera up or down, it may not be possible to...[ MENU SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P69) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is connected to a card (P77) and then set the DPOF setting. PLAY 1/3 SLIDE SHOW...been set in the DPOF print settings. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm Press 34 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU...
...copy them to the TV with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) (supplied) and played back vertically. • When you take pictures when aiming the camera up or down, it may not be possible to...[ MENU SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P69) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is connected to a card (P77) and then set the DPOF setting. PLAY 1/3 SLIDE SHOW...been set in the DPOF print settings. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm Press 34 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU...
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... DATA ON THE BUILT-IN MEMORY? The data on the original picture data will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them when the message [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR] or [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. Format them if...space than the built-in memory (about 14 MB). • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will not be copied halfway. [FORMAT] Initializing the built-in memory or a card Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and...
... DATA ON THE BUILT-IN MEMORY? The data on the original picture data will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them when the message [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR] or [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. Format them if...space than the built-in memory (about 14 MB). • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will not be copied halfway. [FORMAT] Initializing the built-in memory or a card Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and...
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... 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? The picture data on the LCD monitor. • These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. Format the data to reduce ...is rotated and displayed in scene mode is selected. 2: The flash is activated 2 times. • When you are removed immediately after turning the camera on the LCD monitor. • This is a phenomenon called smear. This may also happen if batteries are recording. 7: A vertical line appears on...
... 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? The picture data on the LCD monitor. • These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. Format the data to reduce ...is rotated and displayed in scene mode is selected. 2: The flash is activated 2 times. • When you are removed immediately after turning the camera on the LCD monitor. • This is a phenomenon called smear. This may also happen if batteries are recording. 7: A vertical line appears on...
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... with SD Memory Card. Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 3.0 V DMC-LZ5: 1.5 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) DMC-LZ4: DMC-LZ3: 1.4 W (When 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...
... with SD Memory Card. Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 3.0 V DMC-LZ5: 1.5 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) DMC-LZ4: DMC-LZ3: 1.4 W (When 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...
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Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description DMW-CLZ5 Soft Case DMW-CLZH5 Semi Hard Case DMW-AC6 AC Adaptor RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDQ02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-...
Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description DMW-CLZ5 Soft Case DMW-CLZH5 Semi Hard Case DMW-AC6 AC Adaptor RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDQ02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-...
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...Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO 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...
...Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO 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...
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... Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for Service Notice: • Please include your proof of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to : Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 105 VQT0U87 In the unlikely event this product needs service.
... Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for Service Notice: • Please include your proof of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to : Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 105 VQT0U87 In the unlikely event this product needs service.
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...:30 am to 5 pm Monday - PST) (Visa, 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 Servicenter. Customer's in Puerto Rico, please...
...:30 am to 5 pm Monday - PST) (Visa, 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 Servicenter. Customer's in Puerto Rico, please...