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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 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. DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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...look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Dispose of used batteries according to thank you for future reference. Please read these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks...Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. Information 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.
...look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Dispose of used batteries according to thank you for future reference. Please read these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks...Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. Information 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.
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...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 ........ 44...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 ...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 .......... ...
...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 ........ 44...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 ...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 .......... ...
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... Others Screen Display 87 Cautions 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 (For USA Only) ......... 106 Customer Services...
... Others Screen Display 87 Cautions 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 (For USA Only) ......... 106 Customer Services...
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... built-in Canada 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 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...
... built-in Canada 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 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...
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... Optical 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;
... Optical 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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It has more power than a regular alkaline battery and is suitable for high-drain equipment such as digital cameras. • We recommend using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is recommended. • Exhausted batteries may vary greatly depending on the brand... batteries (optional) AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (optional) • One of the following malfunctions can be distinguished by Panasonic. However, they become exhausted without warning because the battery indication is not displayed correctly. The battery indication does not appear when using the batteries...
It has more power than a regular alkaline battery and is suitable for high-drain equipment such as digital cameras. • We recommend using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is recommended. • Exhausted batteries may vary greatly depending on the brand... batteries (optional) AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (optional) • One of the following malfunctions can be distinguished by Panasonic. However, they become exhausted without warning because the battery indication is not displayed correctly. The battery indication does not appear when using the batteries...
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... halfway. Therefore, when 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 if you want to focus on . 2 Select normal picture mode [ ]. SCN 1 SCN 2 OFF ON 2 Aim the AF area 1 to take the ... 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 time. F2.8 1/25 • B: Press the shutter button fully to the point...
... halfway. Therefore, when 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 if you want to focus on . 2 Select normal picture mode [ ]. SCN 1 SCN 2 OFF ON 2 Aim the AF area 1 to take the ... 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 time. F2.8 1/25 • B: Press the shutter button fully to the point...
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...in dark places. SCN1 SCN2 This mode detects jitter and compensates for ( ) when the shutter button is displayed, the optical 45 VQT0U87 In digital zoom range. - Press 1 again if you want to display the demonstration. The stabilizer function mode selection menu does not appear. • ...MODE2 The jitter is compensated for it ends. When there is fixed to Wide (1k) and the zoom function cannot be set. Be careful of camera jitter when you want to exit the demonstration before it . 1 Press and hold the optical image stabilizer button A until [STABILIZER] appears. 2...
...in dark places. SCN1 SCN2 This mode detects jitter and compensates for ( ) when the shutter button is displayed, the optical 45 VQT0U87 In digital zoom range. - Press 1 again if you want to display the demonstration. The stabilizer function mode selection menu does not appear. • ...MODE2 The jitter is compensated for it ends. When there is fixed to Wide (1k) and the zoom function cannot be set. Be careful of camera jitter when you want to exit the demonstration before it . 1 Press and hold the optical image stabilizer button A until [STABILIZER] appears. 2...
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...is displayed as [1h20m30s]. • The available recording time and the elapsed recording time 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 full in the middle 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 a baby in a dimly lit room. 1...
...is displayed as [1h20m30s]. • The available recording time and the elapsed recording time 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 full in the middle 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 a baby in a dimly lit room. 1...
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where a wide view is selected. Although you cannot see the difference on the camera's screen, the more the pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a website because .... A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) ∫ Number of view that matches the subject. This is also suitable for landscapes etc. Select to set . (P61) A digital picture is selected, you can select an angle of pixels You can record more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ [ ] (5M) (DMC-LZ4...
where a wide view is selected. Although you cannot see the difference on the camera's screen, the more the pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a website because .... A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) ∫ Number of view that matches the subject. This is also suitable for landscapes etc. Select to set . (P61) A digital picture is selected, you can select an angle of pixels You can record more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ [ ] (5M) (DMC-LZ4...
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... difficult to focus on the subject. • 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 [ON], an AF area... the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P61) The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. It is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures of animals in dark places. ON The AF assist lamp turns on when you want to focus using the AF...
... difficult to focus on the subject. • 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 [ON], an AF area... the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P61) The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. It is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures of animals in dark places. ON The AF assist lamp turns on when you want to focus using the AF...
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...memory, copy them to a card (P77) and then set . (P69) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that have been recorded with the AV cable (DMC... SET MENU MENU SET information etc. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm Press 34 to rotate the picture and...print, how many copies of 90°. Exif is a file format for still pictures which pictures to rotate pictures that have been set to close the menu... without being rotated when they cannot be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with other equipment. For details, ask...
...memory, copy them to a card (P77) and then set . (P69) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that have been recorded with the AV cable (DMC... SET MENU MENU SET information etc. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm Press 34 to rotate the picture and...print, how many copies of 90°. Exif is a file format for still pictures which pictures to rotate pictures that have been set to close the menu... without being rotated when they cannot be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with other equipment. For details, ask...
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...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 be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a PC.) • DPOF settings on the built-in memory or the card ... the screen automatically returns to the playback screen when all the pictures will only be deleted.) 78 VQT0U87 Format them if they were edited with a Panasonic digital camera, you may be damaged or lost. 4 Press [MENU/SET] several times to close the menu. • If you copy picture data from the...
...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 be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a PC.) • DPOF settings on the built-in memory or the card ... the screen automatically returns to the playback screen when all the pictures will only be deleted.) 78 VQT0U87 Format them if they were edited with a Panasonic digital camera, you may be damaged or lost. 4 Press [MENU/SET] several times to close the menu. • If you copy picture data from the...
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...or if recording with exhausted batteries. - It is recorded in high angle mode? (P38) 5: Black, red, blue and green dots appear on still pictures. ∫ Flash 1: The flash is rotated and displayed in memory or the card? Others 3: The LCD monitor flickers indoors. • The... mode dial set to [OFF]. • You can display the pictures without being held vertically.) • You can rotate pictures with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This is activated once before formatting.) 94 VQT0U87 This may also happen if batteries are displayed as [-] and the screen turns...
...or if recording with exhausted batteries. - It is recorded in high angle mode? (P38) 5: Black, red, blue and green dots appear on still pictures. ∫ Flash 1: The flash is rotated and displayed in memory or the card? Others 3: The LCD monitor flickers indoors. • The... mode dial set to [OFF]. • You can display the pictures without being held vertically.) • You can rotate pictures with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This is activated once before formatting.) 94 VQT0U87 This may also happen if batteries are displayed as [-] and the screen turns...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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... 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...
... 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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... 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, ...
