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DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 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 PP VQT0U87 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 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 PP VQT0U87 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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...RAIN OR MOISTURE. Dispose of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your Digital Camera may be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable....trademark. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); Carefully observe copyright laws. Even for Your Safety • Please note that the actual ...
...RAIN OR MOISTURE. Dispose of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your Digital Camera may be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable....trademark. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); Carefully observe copyright laws. Even for Your Safety • Please note that the actual ...
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... 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. In humid places • To prevent condensation, put the camera in a plastic bag until the temperature of the camera is taken from the cold outdoors to malfunction. However, the picture will return to discard this symbol- This is... condensation with large temperature 4 VQT0U87 differences. The LCD monitor screen has more than usual at first. Be careful of the camera increases. When the camera is cold when you wish to normal brightness when the internal temperature of condensation since it may malfunction. • Condensation may...
... 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. In humid places • To prevent condensation, put the camera in a plastic bag until the temperature of the camera is taken from the cold outdoors to malfunction. However, the picture will return to discard this symbol- This is... condensation with large temperature 4 VQT0U87 differences. The LCD monitor screen has more than usual at first. Be careful of the camera increases. When the camera is cold when you wish to normal brightness when the internal temperature of condensation since it may malfunction. • Condensation may...
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...[ ] and [ ]. : Simple mode (P27) This mode is recommended for about Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries.] • We recommend storing the camera with a relatively stable temperature. [Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%] • Always ... mode dial can be rotated 360o. Before Use About The Mode Dial Adjust part A to the scene being recorded. If condensation occurs, turn the camera off . [Read P13 for normal recording. : Economy mode (P47) This mode allows you to take pictures while reducing battery power consumption. : ...
...[ ] and [ ]. : Simple mode (P27) This mode is recommended for about Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries.] • We recommend storing the camera with a relatively stable temperature. [Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%] • Always ... mode dial can be rotated 360o. Before Use About The Mode Dial Adjust part A to the scene being recorded. If condensation occurs, turn the camera off . [Read P13 for normal recording. : Economy mode (P47) This mode allows you to take pictures while reducing battery power consumption. : ...
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... any of the modes to use the functions or settings described on the cursor button are a little different from those in actual use of the camera is described for DMC-LZ5 as shown.
... any of the modes to use the functions or settings described on the cursor button are a little different from those in actual use of the camera is described for DMC-LZ5 as shown.
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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...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 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...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 Bracket...
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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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...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 Accessory System". (P103) 1 Lens (P4) 2 Flash (P39) 3 Self-timer indicator (P42) AF assist lamp (P67) 4 5 67 89 ... included before 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 memory when you are optional. Names of the Components 3 1 DMC-LZ5 K1HA08CD0007 2 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 1 23 K1HA08CD0008 ...
...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 Accessory System". (P103) 1 Lens (P4) 2 Flash (P39) 3 Self-timer indicator (P42) AF assist lamp (P67) 4 5 67 89 ... included before 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 memory when you are optional. Names of the Components 3 1 DMC-LZ5 K1HA08CD0007 2 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 1 23 K1HA08CD0008 ...
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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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...; Set the clock. (P19) • Select the type of how to record and playback pictures with the camera. SCN 1 SCN 1 SCN 2 Quick Guide This is an overview of battery in use a card. 2 Turn the camera on to take pictures. (P24) 11 VQT0U87 Preparation 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you...
...; Set the clock. (P19) • Select the type of how to record and playback pictures with the camera. SCN 1 SCN 1 SCN 2 Quick Guide This is an overview of battery in use a card. 2 Turn the camera on to take pictures. (P24) 11 VQT0U87 Preparation 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you...
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...optional) • One of the following malfunctions can be distinguished by Panasonic. The remaining battery power is damaged resulting in the [SETUP] menu. (P21) • The battery type that cannot be using the camera for longer battery life. B: When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are ...change the batteries when they cannot be used for high-drain equipment such as digital cameras. • We recommend using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; The battery indication does not appear when using Panasonic batteries. 12 VQT0U87 • Battery performance may become exhausted etc. [CURRENT ...
...optional) • One of the following malfunctions can be distinguished by Panasonic. The remaining battery power is damaged resulting in the [SETUP] menu. (P21) • The battery type that cannot be using the camera for longer battery life. B: When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are ...change the batteries when they cannot be used for high-drain equipment such as digital cameras. • We recommend using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; The battery indication does not appear when using Panasonic batteries. 12 VQT0U87 • Battery performance may become exhausted etc. [CURRENT ...
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.... ∫ Proper Care and Handling of Ni-MH batteries and is flat. ∫ Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on your eyes. Turn the camera off . before removing them. • Battery performance deteriorates and recording/playback time decreases when the ambient temperature is low [10 °C (50 °F) or less...
.... ∫ Proper Care and Handling of Ni-MH batteries and is flat. ∫ Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on your eyes. Turn the camera off . before removing them. • Battery performance deteriorates and recording/playback time decreases when the ambient temperature is low [10 °C (50 °F) or less...
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... and their life span. Remove the batteries from the camera and store them again after they have completely discharged. 14 VQT0U87 ∫ Battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in normal picture mode) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ5: batteries (supplied Approx. 235 pictures or optional) (Approx...
... and their life span. Remove the batteries from the camera and store them again after they have completely discharged. 14 VQT0U87 ∫ Battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in normal picture mode) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ5: batteries (supplied Approx. 235 pictures or optional) (Approx...
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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 to...
... 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 to...
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... damaged. (P17) • Remove the batteries after use. • When batteries have been inserted for more than 3 hours, the clock setting is stored in the camera for approximately 3 months even if the batteries are removed. • Do not remove the card or the batteries while the... the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P17) 1 Slide the card door to open it firmly. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Use oxyride batteries (supplied), alkaline batteries (optional) or Ni-MH batteries (optional). 1 Slide the battery ...
... damaged. (P17) • Remove the batteries after use. • When batteries have been inserted for more than 3 hours, the clock setting is stored in the camera for approximately 3 months even if the batteries are removed. • Do not remove the card or the batteries while the... the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P17) 1 Slide the card door to open it firmly. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Use oxyride batteries (supplied), alkaline batteries (optional) or Ni-MH batteries (optional). 1 Slide the battery ...
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... not do the following when the access indication lights, pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory cannot be damaged and the camera may not operate normally. 17 VQT0U87 Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card ∫ Built-in Memory [ ] You can record or play...The card or the data may be used ). - Shake or impact the camera. - Remove: Push the card until it clicks and it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. Turn the camera off. - 2 Insert: Insert the card fully until it clicks, then pull...
... not do the following when the access indication lights, pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory cannot be damaged and the camera may not operate normally. 17 VQT0U87 Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card ∫ Built-in Memory [ ] You can record or play...The card or the data may be used ). - Shake or impact the camera. - Remove: Push the card until it clicks and it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. Turn the camera off. - 2 Insert: Insert the card fully until it clicks, then pull...
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...be slightly slower than advertised. • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. about 7 sec.) • If the card was formatted on a PC or other equipment, ...format it again on the camera. (P78) ∫ SD Memory Card (optional) and MultiMediaCard (optional) • The SD Memory Card and ... the latest information on the built-in memory or the card may be longer than an SD Memory Card. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • Refer to P97 for each SD Memory Card...
...be slightly slower than advertised. • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. about 7 sec.) • If the card was formatted on a PC or other equipment, ...format it again on the camera. (P78) ∫ SD Memory Card (optional) and MultiMediaCard (optional) • The SD Memory Card and ... the latest information on the built-in memory or the card may be longer than an SD Memory Card. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • Refer to P97 for each SD Memory Card...
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...after about 5 seconds. The 24-hour system is used. • If the date is not set in the camera it on and check that the clock setting is stored in the camera for approximately 3 months even if the batteries are removed. • You can set so the following screen appears when...] menu icon [ ] and then press 1. 3 Press 34 to select [CLOCK SET] and then press 1. Then turn it will not be printed when you turn the camera on again. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3421 to close the menu. 19 VQT0U87 Set as shown previously. SETUP 1/3 BATTERY TYPE CLOCK SET MONITOR n0 AUTO REVIEW...
...after about 5 seconds. The 24-hour system is used. • If the date is not set in the camera it on and check that the clock setting is stored in the camera for approximately 3 months even if the batteries are removed. • You can set so the following screen appears when...] menu icon [ ] and then press 1. 3 Press 34 to select [CLOCK SET] and then press 1. Then turn it will not be printed when you turn the camera on again. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3421 to close the menu. 19 VQT0U87 Set as shown previously. SETUP 1/3 BATTERY TYPE CLOCK SET MONITOR n0 AUTO REVIEW...
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... reset. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be assigned. optional).] • Economy mode will then appear. Press any button to turn the camera off . Preparation [POWER SAVE] (Except for mode) Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) [... this function to set . (P20) Set this when you want the file number of the LCD monitor and turning it off automatically when the camera is not being used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]: Power save mode is not activated. • Press the shutter button ...
... reset. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be assigned. optional).] • Economy mode will then appear. Press any button to turn the camera off . Preparation [POWER SAVE] (Except for mode) Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) [... this function to set . (P20) Set this when you want the file number of the LCD monitor and turning it off automatically when the camera is not being used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]: Power save mode is not activated. • Press the shutter button ...
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...3/4 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 ...MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with [MENU/SET]. [ENGLISH]: English [DEUTSCH]: German [FRANÇAIS]: French [ESPAÑOL]: Spanish [ITALIANO...
...3/4 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 ...MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with [MENU/SET]. [ENGLISH]: English [DEUTSCH]: German [FRANÇAIS]: French [ESPAÑOL]: Spanish [ITALIANO...