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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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... Safety • Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this Panasonic Digital Camera. Information for purchasing this opportunity to the manufacturer's instructions. 2 VQT0U87 THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
... Safety • Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this Panasonic Digital Camera. Information for purchasing this opportunity to the manufacturer's instructions. 2 VQT0U87 THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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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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... you 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... balance fine 9 VQT0U87 Names of the Components 3 1 DMC-LZ5 K1HA08CD0007 2 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 1 23 K1HA08CD0008 K1HA08CD0009 4 5 VFC4090 1 Batteries AA Oxyride batteries (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...
... you 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... balance fine 9 VQT0U87 Names of the Components 3 1 DMC-LZ5 K1HA08CD0007 2 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 1 23 K1HA08CD0008 K1HA08CD0009 4 5 VFC4090 1 Batteries AA Oxyride batteries (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...
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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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... long periods of time, using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is suitable for high-drain equipment such as digital cameras. • We recommend using Panasonic batteries. 12 VQT0U87 • Battery performance may vary greatly depending on the brand used for a period of time.... batteries (optional) AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (optional) • One of the following malfunctions can be distinguished by Panasonic. The battery indication does not appear when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; However, they become exhausted without warning because the battery indication ...
... long periods of time, using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is suitable for high-drain equipment such as digital cameras. • We recommend using Panasonic batteries. 12 VQT0U87 • Battery performance may vary greatly depending on the brand used for a period of time.... batteries (optional) AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (optional) • One of the following malfunctions can be distinguished by Panasonic. The battery indication does not appear when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; However, they become exhausted without warning because the battery indication ...
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... AF 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 set properly before taking pictures. (P19) • When you press the shutter... button, the screen may become bright or dark for power save (P22), the camera automatically turns off and on. • To avoid noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P63) or setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P68) (...
... AF 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 set properly before taking pictures. (P19) • When you press the shutter... button, the screen may become bright or dark for power save (P22), the camera automatically turns off and on. • To avoid noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P63) or setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P68) (...
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... This mode detects jitter and compensates for ( ) when the shutter button is pressed. When taking pictures while following cases. - Be careful of camera jitter when you want to [OFF]. The stabilizer function mode selection menu does not appear. • In motion picture mode [ ], [MODE2]... menu. There is high - Optical Image Stabilizer Advanced zoom is fixed to select the stabilizer function mode and then press [MENU/SET]. In digital zoom range. - You also cannot take a picture ( ) with jitter. ∫ Demonstration of jitter. - MODE2 The jitter is displayed,...
... This mode detects jitter and compensates for ( ) when the shutter button is pressed. When taking pictures while following cases. - Be careful of camera jitter when you want to [OFF]. The stabilizer function mode selection menu does not appear. • In motion picture mode [ ], [MODE2]... menu. There is high - Optical Image Stabilizer Advanced zoom is fixed to select the stabilizer function mode and then press [MENU/SET]. In digital zoom range. - You also cannot take a picture ( ) with jitter. ∫ Demonstration of jitter. - MODE2 The jitter is displayed,...
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...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 setting when recording starts (the first frame). • The available recording time ...20 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed on the bottom right of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. 55 VQT0U87 This is not a malfunction. • The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be taken with inadequate lighting such as [1h20m30s]. • 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 setting when recording starts (the first frame). • The available recording time ...20 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed on the bottom right of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. 55 VQT0U87 This is not a malfunction. • The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be taken with inadequate lighting such as [1h20m30s]. • The ...
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... the item to set . (P61) By changing the aspect ratio, you cannot see the difference on the camera's screen, the more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ [ ] (5M) (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) is suitable for playing back pictures on a wide-screen TV, high-definition TV etc. Menu Settings ...ratio of pictures SCN1 SCN2 Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set . (P61) A digital picture is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a computer monitor. Picture quality refers to take pictures with the same aspect ratio ...
... the item to set . (P61) By changing the aspect ratio, you cannot see the difference on the camera's screen, the more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ [ ] (5M) (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) is suitable for playing back pictures on a wide-screen TV, high-definition TV etc. Menu Settings ...ratio of pictures SCN1 SCN2 Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set . (P61) A digital picture is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a computer monitor. Picture quality refers to take pictures with the same aspect ratio ...
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...icon [ ] appears on the screen. It is set to a position automatically determined by the camera at the same time. OFF The AF assist lamp does not turn on in low light conditions. F5.0 1/60 ...The setting for [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [ON] in simple mode [ ]. • The setting for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. • If the AF assist lamp is set to... displayed on the center of the screen is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF].
...icon [ ] appears on the screen. It is set to a position automatically determined by the camera at the same time. OFF The AF assist lamp does not turn on in low light conditions. F5.0 1/60 ...The setting for [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [ON] in simple mode [ ]. • The setting for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. • If the AF assist lamp is set to... displayed on the center of the screen is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF].
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...SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET]. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm Press 34 to rotate the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. ...playback. • It may be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) (supplied) and played back vertically. • When...MENU MENU SET information etc. to a card (P77) and then set . (P69) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is compatible with other equipment. It was established by JEITA [Japan Electronics and ...
...SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET]. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm Press 34 to rotate the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. ...playback. • It may be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) (supplied) and played back vertically. • When...MENU MENU SET information etc. to a card (P77) and then set . (P69) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is compatible with other equipment. It was established by JEITA [Japan Electronics and ...
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... (about 14 MB). • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may be damaged or lost. 4 Press [MENU/SET] several times to close the menu. • If you ... • If you press [MENU/SET] while formatting the built-in memory, the formatting will stop halfway. • Do not turn the camera off or do any other operations before copying is not inserted, you copy picture data from the built-in memory to a card, we recommend using...
... (about 14 MB). • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may be damaged or lost. 4 Press [MENU/SET] several times to close the menu. • If you ... • If you press [MENU/SET] while formatting the built-in memory, the formatting will stop halfway. • Do not turn the camera off or do any other operations before copying is not inserted, you copy picture data from the built-in memory to a card, we recommend using...
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...card appears when a card is inserted. (P17) 3: The folder number and the file number are removed immediately after turning the camera on still pictures. ∫ Flash 1: The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to delete the ... before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the screen. (P21) • Is the camera in memory appears when a card is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on... activated again for a few seconds after recording or if recording with a digital camera from another manufacturer?
...card appears when a card is inserted. (P17) 3: The folder number and the file number are removed immediately after turning the camera on still pictures. ∫ Flash 1: The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to delete the ... before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the screen. (P21) • Is the camera in memory appears when a card is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on... activated again for a few seconds after recording or if recording with a digital camera from another manufacturer?
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... 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 number 6,370,000 pixels (DMC-LZ5)/ 5,360,000 pixels (DMC-LZ4/DMC...
... 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 number 6,370,000 pixels (DMC-LZ5)/ 5,360,000 pixels (DMC-LZ4/DMC...
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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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... 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,...Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 3. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please ...
... 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,...Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 3. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please ...
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... your repair, please provide an explanation of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your unit 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.
... your repair, please provide an explanation of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your unit 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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... (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 location below ("Service in Puerto Rico... Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.: Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina...
... (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 location below ("Service in Puerto Rico... Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.: Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina...