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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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.... • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to computer or peripheral devices. This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this... been tested and found to radio communications. Before Use Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with the limits...
.... • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to computer or peripheral devices. This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this... been tested and found to radio communications. Before Use Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with the limits...
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... the modes to any of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are described as illustrated as an example. ∫ About illustrations of the camera is described for DMC-LZ5 as shown.
... the modes to any of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are described as illustrated as an example. ∫ About illustrations of the camera is described for DMC-LZ5 as shown.
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... 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 Auto Bracket...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... 36 • Changing the information displayed 36 • Recording a picture with the camera held high above your use of the Components 9 Quick Guide 11 About the Batteries 12...
... 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 Auto Bracket...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... 36 • Changing the information displayed 36 • Recording a picture with the camera held high above your use of the Components 9 Quick Guide 11 About the Batteries 12...
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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 it...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 it...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-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 Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in memory when you are not using the camera. ...1 2 Preparation • If any accessories are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera...
...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 Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in memory when you are not using the camera. ...1 2 Preparation • If any accessories are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera...
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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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... can use the camera is an abbreviation of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ5: batteries (supplied Approx. 235 pictures or optional) (Approx. 117 min) DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 250 pictures (Approx. 125 min) Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ5: batteries (optional) Approx. 140 pictures (Approx. 70 min) DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 155 pictures (Approx. 77 min) Fully charged DMC-LZ5: Panasonic Ni-MH Approx...
... can use the camera is an abbreviation of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ5: batteries (supplied Approx. 235 pictures or optional) (Approx. 117 min) DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 250 pictures (Approx. 125 min) Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ5: batteries (optional) Approx. 140 pictures (Approx. 70 min) DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 155 pictures (Approx. 77 min) Fully charged DMC-LZ5: Panasonic Ni-MH Approx...
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... pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ5: batteries (supplied Approx. 40 pictures or optional) (Approx. 20 min) DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 45 pictures (Approx. 22 min) Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ5: batteries (optional) Approx. 35 pictures (Approx. 17 min) DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 35 pictures (Approx. 17 min) Fully charged DMC-LZ5: Panasonic Ni-...used. • We recommend using power save mode (P22) or economy mode (P47) or turning off the camera frequently while recording to maintain battery power. 15 VQT0U87 If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases...
... pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ5: batteries (supplied Approx. 40 pictures or optional) (Approx. 20 min) DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 45 pictures (Approx. 22 min) Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ5: batteries (optional) Approx. 35 pictures (Approx. 17 min) DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 35 pictures (Approx. 17 min) Fully charged DMC-LZ5: Panasonic Ni-...used. • We recommend using power save mode (P22) or economy mode (P47) or turning off the camera frequently while recording to maintain battery power. 15 VQT0U87 If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases...
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... appears on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) • The auto review function is activated while pictures with audio (DMC-LZ5) (P66) are not the same, the battery indication will not be displayed correctly. • The [BATTERY TYPE] setting also affects simple...steps. • The [MONITOR] setting also affects simple mode [ ]. Pictures recorded using auto bracket or burst mode and pictures with audio (DMC-LZ5) are not enlarged even if [ZOOM] is selected. [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear. • The auto review function...
... appears on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) • The auto review function is activated while pictures with audio (DMC-LZ5) (P66) are not the same, the battery indication will not be displayed correctly. • The [BATTERY TYPE] setting also affects simple...steps. • The [MONITOR] setting also affects simple mode [ ]. Pictures recorded using auto bracket or burst mode and pictures with audio (DMC-LZ5) are not enlarged even if [ZOOM] is selected. [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear. • The auto review function...
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.../10k15cm] or [E-MAIL] are set in [PICT.MODE], the extended optical zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/7.5k(DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3). (P30) • The settings for [BATTERY TYPE], [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in simple mode are also applied to other settings are applied to...
.../10k15cm] or [E-MAIL] are set in [PICT.MODE], the extended optical zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/7.5k(DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3). (P30) • The settings for [BATTERY TYPE], [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in simple mode are also applied to other settings are applied to...
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...dark. High angle mode - Exposure compensation - Basic • [SENSITIVITY] (P63): [AUTO] • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P64): - [ ENLARGE]: / (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (5M) (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3)/Fine - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: / (2.5M EZ)/Standard - [ E-MAIL]: / (0.3M EZ)/Standard • [AF MODE] (P66): [ ] (1-area-focusing) • ... is set to when light comes from the back of the picture. 3 3 BACKLIGHT 28 VQT0U87 BACKLIGHT Auto bracket - [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) - [D.ZOOM] - [COL.EFFECT] - [PICT.ADJ.] ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to [OFF]. • You cannot...
...dark. High angle mode - Exposure compensation - Basic • [SENSITIVITY] (P63): [AUTO] • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P64): - [ ENLARGE]: / (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (5M) (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3)/Fine - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: / (2.5M EZ)/Standard - [ E-MAIL]: / (0.3M EZ)/Standard • [AF MODE] (P66): [ ] (1-area-focusing) • ... is set to when light comes from the back of the picture. 3 3 BACKLIGHT 28 VQT0U87 BACKLIGHT Auto bracket - [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) - [D.ZOOM] - [COL.EFFECT] - [PICT.ADJ.] ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to [OFF]. • You cannot...
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... wide angle. ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. • When the setting for picture size is [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5). 3 W T W T 1X • The optical zoom is set at the start of recording. 3 W T W T 6X ∫ To make subjects appear further away use the zoom function ... subject again. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • The lens barrel (P10) extends or retracts according to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • Depending on the zoom magnification, the picture may have some distortion.
... wide angle. ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. • When the setting for picture size is [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5). 3 W T W T 1X • The optical zoom is set at the start of recording. 3 W T W T 6X ∫ To make subjects appear further away use the zoom function ... subject again. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • The lens barrel (P10) extends or retracts according to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • Depending on the zoom magnification, the picture may have some distortion.
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...the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) SCN1 SCN2 This camera has a 6k optical zoom. However, if the picture size is cropped to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [ / / ], a maximum of 8.3k (DMC-LZ5)/7.5k (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) zoom can be achieved with a higher ...Picture size Maximum Extended zoom optical magnification zoom / (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ / (5M) (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) (5M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (4.5M) 6k - (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) (4.5M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (3.5M) (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3)/ (3M EZ) (2M EZ) 8.3k (1M EZ) (DMC-LZ5) / 7.5k ± (0.3M EZ) (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) / (2.5M EZ) (2M EZ) ∫ Extended...
...the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) SCN1 SCN2 This camera has a 6k optical zoom. However, if the picture size is cropped to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [ / / ], a maximum of 8.3k (DMC-LZ5)/7.5k (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) zoom can be achieved with a higher ...Picture size Maximum Extended zoom optical magnification zoom / (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ / (5M) (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) (5M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (4.5M) 6k - (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) (4.5M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (3.5M) (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3)/ (3M EZ) (2M EZ) 8.3k (1M EZ) (DMC-LZ5) / 7.5k ± (0.3M EZ) (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) / (2.5M EZ) (2M EZ) ∫ Extended...
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... 4 to Tele again. ≥[OFF]: W ≥[ON]: W T T 1a 6a 24a W T 1a 8.3a 33a (DMC-LZ5) (DMC-LZ5) 1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom 3 Extended optical zoom • When using the digital zoom, the AF area on -screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the...EZ" is an abbreviation of [Extended optical Zoom]. • You can further enhance the zoom magnification with the 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/ 7.5k(DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) extended optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. ∫ Menu operation 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • When a scene mode is selected, press 2 in...
... 4 to Tele again. ≥[OFF]: W ≥[ON]: W T T 1a 6a 24a W T 1a 8.3a 33a (DMC-LZ5) (DMC-LZ5) 1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom 3 Extended optical zoom • When using the digital zoom, the AF area on -screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the...EZ" is an abbreviation of [Extended optical Zoom]. • You can further enhance the zoom magnification with the 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/ 7.5k(DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) extended optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. ∫ Menu operation 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • When a scene mode is selected, press 2 in...
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AUTO BRACKET • The auto bracket setting is canceled if the camera is turned off. • When setting auto bracket and burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed. • When auto bracket is set, the auto ... times until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When auto bracket is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. (DMC-LZ5) • The exposure may not be compensated with 2/1. When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen...
AUTO BRACKET • The auto bracket setting is canceled if the camera is turned off. • When setting auto bracket and burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed. • When auto bracket is set, the auto ... times until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When auto bracket is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. (DMC-LZ5) • The exposure may not be compensated with 2/1. When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen...
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.../ second) 3¢2 2¢2 approx. 1.5 Number of recordable pictures (pictures) DMC-LZ5: max. 6 DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3: max. 3 DMC-LZ5: max. 8 DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3: max. 5 Depends on the burst mode setting. The burst speed will be...camera is full. - The burst speed of a MultiMediaCard becomes even slower than 1/60 and the flash is set to [ ] or [ ], they are set simultaneously, auto bracket will become as follows. [ ] appears on the left of the screen. (P88) - [ ENLARGE]: /Max. 6 pictures (DMC-LZ5)/Max. 3 pictures (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]/[ E-MAIL]: /Max. 8 pictures (DMC-LZ5...
.../ second) 3¢2 2¢2 approx. 1.5 Number of recordable pictures (pictures) DMC-LZ5: max. 6 DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3: max. 3 DMC-LZ5: max. 8 DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3: max. 5 Depends on the burst mode setting. The burst speed will be...camera is full. - The burst speed of a MultiMediaCard becomes even slower than 1/60 and the flash is set to [ ] or [ ], they are set simultaneously, auto bracket will become as follows. [ ] appears on the left of the screen. (P88) - [ ENLARGE]: /Max. 6 pictures (DMC-LZ5)/Max. 3 pictures (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]/[ E-MAIL]: /Max. 8 pictures (DMC-LZ5...
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... the LCD monitor turns off and power save : The camera turns off and the status indicator lights. enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When burst mode is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. (DMC-LZ5) • When the flash is activated or [STARRY ...SKY] in scene mode is not activated when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional). 47 VQT0U87 Other operations operate in the following way. Refer to turn the camera off and on again: Press any ...
... the LCD monitor turns off and power save : The camera turns off and the status indicator lights. enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When burst mode is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. (DMC-LZ5) • When the flash is activated or [STARRY ...SKY] in scene mode is not activated when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional). 47 VQT0U87 Other operations operate in the following way. Refer to turn the camera off and on again: Press any ...
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...then press [MENU/SET]. 2 When the message [PLEASE SET THE BIRTHDAY OF THE BABY] appears, select items (Year/Month/Day) using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in the CD-ROM (supplied). (For information about printing, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection.) ∫ Age display ... displayed even the camera is When the flash is used, the light from the display style on the screen. • The date of birth is displayed as skiing resorts and locations near snowy mountains. The exposure and the white balance are set [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5), auto bracket, ...
...then press [MENU/SET]. 2 When the message [PLEASE SET THE BIRTHDAY OF THE BABY] appears, select items (Year/Month/Day) using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in the CD-ROM (supplied). (For information about printing, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection.) ∫ Age display ... displayed even the camera is When the flash is used, the light from the display style on the screen. • The date of birth is displayed as skiing resorts and locations near snowy mountains. The exposure and the white balance are set [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5), auto bracket, ...
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... focused, the 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 ¶] • The resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing.... halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. This is not a malfunction. • The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be taken with inadequate lighting such as a baby in situations with faster shutter speeds.
... focused, the 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 ¶] • The resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing.... halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. This is not a malfunction. • The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be taken with inadequate lighting such as a baby in situations with faster shutter speeds.