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Panasonic DMC-LZ8 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-LZ10
Model No.
DMC-LZ8
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
VQT1M20-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-LZ10 Model No. DMC-LZ8 Before use, please read these instructions completely. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1M20-1...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Recording of pre-recorded tapes or We would like to take this opportunity to discs or other published or broadcast thank you for purchasing this Panasonic material for purposes other than your Digital Camera. Please read these own private use may infringe copyright Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.
  • Page 3 Before Use -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
  • Page 4 Before Use Care for the camera About the LCD monitor ■ ■ • Do not strongly shake or bump Do not press the LCD monitor with • the camera. The camera may not be excessive force. Uneven colours may appear on the LCD monitor and it may operated normally, recording of pictures malfunction.
  • Page 5 Before Use About the Lens When not using the camera for a long ■ ■ period of time • Do not press the lens or the lens barrel with excessive force. • Store the batteries in a cool and dry place •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Basic Information for Your Safety ....... 2 Taking Pictures Easily Intelligent Auto Mode) ....27 Preparation Taking Pictures in the Desired Setting Standard Accessories ....... 8 Programme AE Mode) ....30 Names of the Components ....... 9 Photography basics Quick Guide ..........
  • Page 7 Beach mode ........58 [ROTATE] / [ROTATE DISP.] ..... 94 Starry sky mode ......58 [FAVORITE] ........95 Fireworks mode ......59 [DPOF PRINT] ........96 Snow mode ........59 [PROTECT]......... 98 Aerial photo mode ......59 [COPY]..........99 High-speed burst mode....60 Connecting to other equipment Motion Picture Mode .......

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the Strap contents. Batteries AA Alkaline batteries (LR6) • Card is optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are AV Cable not using a card. •...

  • Page 9: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Names of the Components [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 1 2 3 (P100, 103, 107) LCD monitor (P40, 109) Microphone (P61) Recording/playback switch (P18) [MENU/SET] button (P17) Camera ON/OFF switch (P17) AV OUT [EXPOSURE] button (P50) Cursor buttons DIGITAL w /Self-timer button (P47) r /Macro button (P46)

  • Page 10: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide Play back the pictures. This is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. Insert the batteries. 1 Set the Recording/playback switch to [Q].

  • Page 11: About The Batteries

    B When oxyride batteries are selected the card is damaged resulting in loss of The battery indication turns blue. the photographs. • We recommend using Panasonic batteries. • Battery performance may vary greatly depending on the brand used and the storage life and conditions of the batteries.
  • Page 12 If rechargeable batteries are to be used, leakage, deformation, discoloration etc. rechargeable batteries manufactured by • Do not store batteries in high humidity Panasonic are recommended. areas or high temperatures. • If there is dirt on the battery poles, you •...
  • Page 13 Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is environment. Û1 • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card When not using the batteries for a long (16 MB) period of time • Starting recording 30 seconds after the •...
  • Page 14 [ ] when the temperature is 0 °C and other recording conditions comply with CIPA standard.) Number of recordable pictures (Approx) Batteries Used DMC-LZ10 DMC-LZ8 Panasonic Alkaline 40 pictures 45 pictures batteries (20 min) (23 min) (supplied or optional)

  • Page 15: Inserting/Removing The Batteries/Card (Optional)

    This can damage data. We recommend using Panasonic’s SD • Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. • Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.

  • Page 16: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    About SD Memory Card (optional), ■ Please confirm the latest information on SDHC Memory Card (optional) and the following website. MultiMediaCard (optional) http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs • The SD Memory Card, the SDHC (This site is in English only.) Memory Card and the MultiMediaCard •...

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Clock (Turning The Camera [On] For The First Time)

    Preparation Setting Up the Clock (Turning the camera [ON] for the first time) Press [MENU/SET]. Initial setting ■ The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, Checking the clock setting the following screen appears. (It does not Press [DISPLAY] several times.

  • Page 18: Basics Of Modes And Menus

    Preparation Basics of Modes and Menus About the mode Selecting recording modes or playback mode. Recording mode Intelligent auto mode Taking pictures easily. Programme AE mode Taking pictures in the desired setting. A/S/M mode This mode allows you to create elaborate pictures.

  • Page 19: About The Menu

    Preparation About the menu This camera contains various menus to enable you to setup your own preferences for recording and playing. Displayed menu items vary depending on each mode. Setup menu (Common in recording mode / playback mode) To setup the default setting of the camera, such as the batteries, clock, etc. Recording menu (Only in recording mode) To setup the picture size, ISO sensitivity, etc.

  • Page 20: Basic Settings (Setup Menu)

    Preparation Basic settings (Setup menu) Press q and select settings using Setting up the preference of battery type, clock, economy mode, etc. e/r. • The further items will be displayed Make sure to set [BATTERY TYPE]. depending on items. Press q again, •...

  • Page 21: Battery Type

    Preparation Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. (P20) The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting. Select the type of batteries you BEEP have inserted. BEEP LEVEL BATTERY TYPE : No operational sound Select the type of battery being used from : Soft operational sound...

  • Page 22: Histogram

    Preparation Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. (P20) The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting. HISTOGRAM (P41) • The status indicator lights while the LCD Set whether histogram is displayed or not monitor is turned off.

  • Page 23: No.reset

    Preparation Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. (P20) The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting. NO.RESET USB MODE (P100, 103) Set this when you want to start the file Set the USB mode to be used when number of the picture from 0001 on the connecting the camera to a computer or a...

  • Page 24: M/Ft

    Preparation Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. (P20) The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting. memory than the card. (Max. about 15 sec.) m/ft • You cannot format an SD Memory Card Set the unit to display available recording or an SDHC Memory Card when the range...

  • Page 25: Demo Mode

    Preparation Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. (P20) The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting. DEMO MODE Display the demonstration. JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO. (below) AUTO DEMO: Displays the product feature as a slide show •...

  • Page 26: Lcd Monitor And Changes To The Display

    Preparation LCD Monitor and Changes to the Display Display in programme AE mode Built-in memory / Card ■ (at the time of purchase) lights red during accessing.) • Do not do the following when the access indication lights. – Turn the camera off. –...

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures Easily ( Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic Taking Pictures Easily Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera automatically sets the D AF area appropriate settings according to the • By using face detection, AF area is subject and recording condition. This mode automatically displayed on person’s is recommended for beginners to take face.Otherwise, AF area is displayed on pictures easily.
  • Page 28 Basic – Recording conditions Dusk/Sunrise glow/Low-light intensity/Jitter • You can automatically display pictures (example) vertically if they were recorded holding The camera cannot detect the face since the camera vertically (P32, 94). the face occupied in the screen is too big. •...
  • Page 29 Basic The Backlight Compensation Change the setting ■ ■ (Intelligent auto mode [ ] only) Press [MENU/SET] to set the following Press e to compensate that backlight recording menu, setup menu. Refer to cause the subject to appear dark. (Press each corresponding page for the details on again to cancel.) each mode.

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures In The Desired Setting ( Programme Ae Mode)

    Basic Taking Pictures in the Desired Setting Programme AE Mode) This mode allows you to take pictures • The camera beeps twice when the freely as more options are setup is subject is focused. available than Intelligent auto mode [ •...

  • Page 31: Photography Basics - Exposure, Focus, And Colour

    Basic Photography basics – exposure, focus, and colour A little knowledge about exposure, focus and colour will come in handy when you are having trouble with a shot. In programme AE mode [ ], Auto Exposure (AE) normally Are images dark? sets the correct exposure for you, but images may be dark if Exposure there is backlight.
  • Page 32 Basic When you want to take a picture of a Direction detection function ■ ■ subject outside the AF area (AF/AE If you take pictures by holding the camera Lock) vertically, the information of the rotation When recording a picture of people with a on the pictures is automatically added and composition like the following picture, you recorded to the pictures.

  • Page 33: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    5 times optical zoom, and Enlargement: Max. 8.9 x (DMC-LZ10) landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. Max. 8 x (DMC-LZ8) (35 mm film camera equivalent: 30 mm to Maximum zoom (Tele) Aspect ratio...

  • Page 34: Using The Easy Zoom Button

    [ ] (3M EZ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million) (DMC-LZ10) or 8M (8.1 million) (DMC-LZ8) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

  • Page 35: Using The Digital Zoom

    Basic • If you press [E.ZOOM] three times, the Using the digital zoom zoom position returns to Wide and the Further extending the zoom resolution returns to the original. The A maximum of 20 × zoom can be achieved resolution also returns to normal when with the 5 ×...
  • Page 36 Basic Entering the digital zoom range ■ When you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position, the on-screen zoom indication may momentarily pause. You can enter the digital zoom range to continuously rotate the zoom lever to Tele or to release the zoom lever once and then rotate it to Tele again.

  • Page 37: Playing Back Pictures ( Q Normal Playback Mode)

    Basic Playing Back Pictures Normal playback mode) Select the normal playback mode [ (P18). • This camera is based on the DCF The picture data on the built-in memory standards (Design rule for Camera appears when a card is not inserted. The File system) which was established by picture data on the card appears when a the Japan Electronics and Information...

  • Page 38: Deleting Pictures

    Basic Deleting Pictures Select the normal playback mode [ To delete [DELETE MULTI] (up to 50 ■ (P18). pictures) / [DELETE ALL] The picture data on the built-in memory is Press [ deleted when a card is not inserted. The Press e/r to select [DELETE picture data on the card is deleted when a card is inserted.
  • Page 39 Basic Press [MENU/SET]. Press e to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. (Screen when selecting [DELETE MULTI]) DELETE MULTI DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED ? MENU CANCEL SELECT • When you delete all pictures, only pictures in either of the built-in memory or the card can be deleted.

  • Page 40: Advanced-Shooting

    Advanced-Shooting About the LCD Monitor In playback mode Changing the information displayed 100 0001 1/19 �1 1ST DAY �2 1 month 10 days �3 10:00 1.JAN.2008 100 0001 1/19 F2.8 1/200 10:00 1.JAN.2008 [DISPLAY] G Normal display A LCD monitor (LCD) H Normal display with recording information Press [DISPLAY] to switch to the screen...
  • Page 41 Advanced-Shooting Histogram ■ A histogram is a graph that displays • The recorded picture and the histogram brightness along the horizontal axis and do not match each other when recording the number of pixels at each brightness in a dark place, compensating the level on the vertical axis.

  • Page 42: Making The Lcd Monitor Easier To See (Lcd Mode)

    Advanced-Shooting Making the LCD monitor easier to Mode Uses see (LCD mode) Brightness of the LCD monitor automatically AUTO changes depending POWER LCD on brightness of the Press and hold [Q.MENU] until environment. quick setting screen is displayed. The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see POWER even when taking pictures...

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced-Shooting Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Flash setting ■ : AUTO The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction 1 (White) The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. Use this when you take pictures of •...
  • Page 44 Advanced-Shooting Available flash settings by recording mode • The flash setting may change when you ■ The available flash settings depend on the change the recording mode. Change the recording mode. flash setting again if necessary. (○ : Available, — : Not available, ◎ : Initial •...
  • Page 45 Advanced-Shooting The available flash range to take • The shutter speed will be different from ■ that shown in the table in the following pictures in Intelligent ISO are as scene modes. follows: – [NIGHT SCENERY]: ISO LIMIT Available flash range 8 seconds or 1/8th of a second to ISO MAX400 60 cm to 4.3 m (Wide) 1/2000th of a second...

  • Page 46: Taking Close-Up Pictures (Af Macro Shooting)

    Advanced-Shooting Taking Close-up Pictures Macro Shooting) • Use a tripod and the self-timer for best This mode allows you to take close-up results. pictures of the subject, e.g. when taking • When the subject is close to the camera, pictures of flowers. the effective focus range (depth of field) You can take pictures approaching the is significantly narrowed.

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced-Shooting Taking Pictures with the Self-timer • When using a tripod or in other cases, Press w [ ]. setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to stabilize the jitter Select shutter speed using e/r caused by pressing the shutter button. or w [ ].

  • Page 48: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced-Shooting Compensating the Exposure Press e [C] to display [EXPOSURE] and press w/q to Use this function when you cannot achieve compensate the exposure. appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the EXPOSURE background. Over exposed MENU SELECT EXIT...

  • Page 49: Auto Bracket Recording

    Advanced-Shooting Auto Bracket Recording • The auto bracket setting is cancelled if 3 pictures are taken in succession, you turn the camera off. (Same occurs in automatically changing the exposure. [POWER SAVE].) The pictures are based on the selected • You cannot use auto bracket in [STARRY compensation range after setting the SKY] and [HI-SPEED BURST] mode.

  • Page 50: Set Aperture/Shutter Speed/Exposure (A/S/M)

    Advanced-Shooting Set Aperture/Shutter Speed/Exposure (A/S/M) Set the recording/playback switch to side. (P18) You can take your favourite pictures by setting each item manually. for values that can be set. Turn the mode dial to match 1/30 [A/S/M]. M: Manual exposure Select mode with e/r and press Determine the exposure by adjusting the [MENU/SET].
  • Page 51 Advanced-Shooting To change mode ■ Press [MENU/SET], select mode with e/r • Each setting value is the one shown at and press [MENU/SET] again. the end of Zoom W. Depending on the You can move to the recording menu or zoom position, some values cannot be SETUP menu.

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures Of People, Scenery, Etc. Expressively

    Advanced-Shooting Taking Pictures of People, Scenery, etc. Expressively (Advanced Scene Mode) Set the recording/playback switch to Information ■ side. (P18) • When you press [DISPLAY] while the advanced scene is selected in step 2, the You can take pictures of people, scenery, explanation for the selected scene mode sports and night portrait more effectively is displayed.

  • Page 53: Scenery Mode

    Advanced-Shooting To select each advanced scene (P52) Recording technique ■ SPORTS mode • Place the zoom position to T side (Tele) Set here when you want to take pictures of as closely as possible and record moving sports scenes or other fast-moving events. close to the subject.

  • Page 54: Night Portrait Mode

    Advanced-Shooting To select each advanced scene (P52) • In [NIGHT SCENERY] the shutter speed NIGHT PORTRAIT mode becomes as follows: This allows you to take pictures of a Max. 8 seconds: person and the background with near real- – When optical image stabilizer is [OFF] life brightness.

  • Page 55: Scene Mode

    Advanced-Shooting Scene Mode Set the recording/playback switch to Scene mode help [ INFORMATION] ■ (P18). • To see explanations about the scene When you select a scene mode to match modes, press [DISPLAY] while a scene the subject and recording situation, the mode is selected in step 2.

  • Page 56: Food Mode

    Advanced-Shooting Refer to for details on selecting a scene menu. • The flash setting can be set to Forced Food mode ON/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow Use to take pictures of food in restaurants, sync./Red-eye reduction [ irrespective of the lighting, so that the •...

  • Page 57: Sunset Mode

    Advanced-Shooting Refer to for details on selecting a scene menu. • The setting on the AF assist lamp is Select [AGE] or [NAME] using e/r and disabled. press q. • Optical image stabilizer is fixed to Select [SET] using e/r and press [MODE2].

  • Page 58: Pet Mode

    Advanced-Shooting Refer to for details on selecting a scene menu. Pet mode Beach mode Suitable for taking pictures of your pet. Prevents underexposure of the subject This allows you to set the birthday (age) and under strong sunlight to allow you to take name of your pet.

  • Page 59: Fireworks Mode

    Advanced-Shooting Refer to for details on selecting a scene menu. • The countdown screen appears. Do not • The histogram is displayed in orange. move the camera. [PLEASE WAIT...] • The Flash setting is fixed to Forced appears for the number of seconds FLASH OFF [ you chose for shutter speed after the •...

  • Page 60: High-Speed Burst Mode

    (Suitable for 4˝ × 6˝/10 × 15 cm rapid movement or a decisive moment. printing.) Burst speed: Approx.5 fps (DMC-LZ10)/ • The following function cannot be used. Approx.5.5 fps (DMC-LZ8) – Extra optical zoom Setting the aspect ratio and a picture size ■ –...

  • Page 61: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced-Shooting Motion Picture Mode Set the recording/playback switch to Changing the aspect ratio and the ■ picture quality settings side. (P18) Press [MENU/SET]. Turn the mode dial to match [ Press e/r to select [ASPECT Press the shutter button halfway RATIO] and then press q.
  • Page 62 Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. • Depending on the type of card you are using, the card access indication may appear for a while after shooting motion pictures.

  • Page 63: Vacation Date Recording

    Advanced-Shooting Vacation Date Recording Press r to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. By setting the departure and return dates, you can record which date of the vacation SETUP you take a picture. The day of the vacation BEEP VOLUME LEVEL3 A is shown when you play a picture and GUIDE LINE...

  • Page 64: Take A Picture

    Advanced-Shooting Take a picture. • The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you set [WORLD TIME] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel 1ST DAY destination setting.

  • Page 65: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination

    Advanced-Shooting Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination 2 Press w/q to select your home area and then press [MENU/SET]. If you set your home area and the travel destination area when traveling abroad etc., the local time at the travel destination area can be displayed on the screen and Berlin recorded on the pictures taken.
  • Page 66 Advanced-Shooting Setting the travel destination area 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. ■ (Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 on P65.) SETUP 1 Press e to select [DESTINATION] and BATTERY TYPE then press [MENU/SET] to set. CLOCK SET WORLD TIME WORLD TIME MONITOR LCD MODE...

  • Page 67: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced-Shooting Using the [REC] Mode Menu The items that can be set differ depending on the recording mode. Setting the colour, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures. The menu items that can be set differ depending on MENU the recording mode.

  • Page 68: [Picture Size] / [Quality]

    [PICTURE SIZE] / [QUALITY] When the aspect ratio setting is [ Setting a picture size and (DMC-LZ10) (9M) 3648 × 2432 pixels quality that matches your (DMC-LZ8) (7M) 3264 × 2176 pixels use of the pictures (DMC-LZ10) 3072 × 2048 pixels (6M EZ) ...

  • Page 69: [Aspect Ratio]

    Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) recordable pictures. be cut at printing. • The number of recordable pictures vary [INTELLIGENT ISO] depending on the subject. Changing ISO sensitivity • The number of recordable pictures automatically displayed on LCD monitor may not...

  • Page 70: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) • The digital zoom cannot be used. [WHITE BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more [SENSITIVITY] natural picture Setting the light sensitivity This function allows you to reproduce a ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity white colour closer to the tone in real life of the image sensor to light.
  • Page 71 Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) Auto White Balance (AWB) Setting the white balance manually ■ ■ (White set |) Use of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may Select [|] (White set) and then result in reddish or bluish pictures.

  • Page 72: [Metering Mode]

    Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) To finely adjust the white balance ■ [METERING MODE] If you set other than [AWB], you can Setting the method to measure finely adjust the white balance while the brightness recording screen is displayed.

  • Page 73: [Af Mode] / [Quick Af]

    Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) 1-area-focusing: [AF MODE] / [QUICK AF] The camera focuses on the Setting the focus method subject in AF area on the centre of the screen. AF MODE ■...
  • Page 74 Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) – When the face appears small on the [FIREWORKS] and [AERIAL PHOTO] screen modes – When there is rapid movement of subjects – Motion picture mode –...

  • Page 75: [Burst]

    Max. 3 (DMC-LZ10)/ • Auto bracket mode setting is cancelled Depending on Max. 4 when [BURST] is activated. Number of the remaining (DMC-LZ8) recordable capacity of [COLOR EFFECT] pictures the built-in Setting colour effects for the Max. 5 memory / card.

  • Page 76: [Pict.adj.]

    Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) [PICT.ADJ.] [STABILIZER] Setting the picture quality for the This feature detects jitter and pictures taken corrects for it Set PICT. ADJ. depending on recording MODE1 The stabilizer operates situations and recording images.

  • Page 77: [Min. Shtr Speed]

    Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] Setting the minimum shutter • Be sure of the following points when the speed AF assist lamp is in use. –...

  • Page 78: Advanced-Viewing

    Advanced-Viewing Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) • Depending on the recorded picture and the setting, the following icons will appear. Rotate the zoom lever towards – ] (Favourites) ] [W] to display multiple – ] (Motion picture) screens. – ] ([BABY1] / [BABY2] mode), 1/34 15.

  • Page 79: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date ( Calendar)

    Advanced-Viewing Displaying Pictures by Recording Date CALENDAR) Press e/r/w/q to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET]. You can display pictures by recording date • The selected picture is displayed on the 1 using the calendar function. screen playback screen. Rotate the zoom lever towards To return to the 1 screen playback ■...

  • Page 80: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced-Viewing Using the Playback Zoom To stop using the playback zoom ■ Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] or press [MENU/SET]. Rotate the zoom lever towards To delete a picture during the ■ [3] [T] to enlarge the picture. playback zoom Press [ Press w to select [YES].

  • Page 81: Playing Back Pictures Automatically ( A Slide Show)

    Advanced-Viewing Playing Back Pictures Automatically Slide Show) Set the recording/playback switch to ALL SLIDE SHOW the playback [ (P18) START Playing back pictures automatically in order. Recommended when viewing on TV EFFECT NATURAL screen, etc. SETUP MENU Press [MENU/SET] and press q. CANCEL SELECT Select [SLIDE SHOW] with e/r...
  • Page 82 Advanced-Viewing Setting EFFECT ■ 1 Select [EFFECT] in step 4 and press q. 2 Select one of EFFECTs for your preference with e/r and press [MENU/ SET]. EFFECT Details (only when [CATEGORY] is selected) AUTO The camera automatically adjusts the effect. NATURAL Slow effect with music (1) SLOW Slow effect with music (2)

  • Page 83: Searching By Recording Information ( Category Playback)

    Advanced-Viewing Searching by Recording Information Category Playback) Set the recording/playback switch to Recording information Category such as scene the playback [ (P18) You can perform category playback by PORTRAIT mode, i PORTRAIT, SELF classifying pictures according to the PORTRAIT, NIGHT (PORTRAIT recording information such as scene mode PORTRAIT, i NIGHT...

  • Page 84: Playing Back Your Favourite Pictures ( H Favorite Play)

    Advanced-Viewing Playing Back Your Favourite Pictures Favorite Play) Set the recording/playback switch to To cancel the favourite setting [ ■ the playback [ (P18) You may not be able to cancel the You can playback the pictures set as favourite in [H FAVORITE PLAY]. If r is favourites only.

  • Page 85: Playing Back Motion Pictures

    Advanced-Viewing Playing Back Motion Pictures Press w/q to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ ] / [ • Sound can be heard through the speaker. ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ Refer to [VOLUME] (P21) for information and then press e to play back.

  • Page 86: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced-Viewing Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu • When saving the edited picture in [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] and You can use various functions in playback [ASPECT CONV.], the picture will be mode to rotate pictures, set protection for saved as new file. Check remaining them etc.
  • Page 87 Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P86) Press [DISPLAY] to switch PLAYBACK text between [A] (capitals), [a] CALENDAR Text (small case) and [&1] (special TITLE EDIT SINGLE characters and numbers). TEXT STAMP MULTI RESIZE...

  • Page 88: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P86) Delete the title (for [SINGLE] only) ■ [TEXT STAMP] In step 2 when [SINGLE] is selected, Stamping the text on your delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and pictures press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 89 Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P86) Press e/r/w/q to select Press e to select [YES] and [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], press [MENU/SET]. [TRAVEL DATE] or [TITLE] and (Screen when you have chosen an image taken at [h]) change the settings for the item, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 90: Resize

    Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P86) Multi setting (up to 50 pictures) ■ [RESIZE] After the common operation Making the picture smaller Select the picture using This function is useful if you want to reduce e/r/w/q and press [DISPLAY] to the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or...
  • Page 91 Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P86) Press w/q to select the size and Select the picture with then press [MENU/SET]. e/r/w/q and press [DISPLAY] to set/cancel. RESIZE 100-0001 1/19 RESIZE MENU CANCEL...

  • Page 92: [Trimming]

    Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P86) Press [MENU/SET]. [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming Press e to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Use this function when you trim TRIMMING unnecessary parts of the recorded picture.

  • Page 93: [Aspect Conv.]

    Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P86) [ASPECT CONV.] Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 picture You can convert pictures taken with a MENU ] aspect ratio to a [ ] or a [ aspect ratio.

  • Page 94: [Rotate] / [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P86) Rotate display ■ [ROTATE] / [ROTATE DISP.] (The picture is automatically rotated To display the picture rotated and displayed.) Select [ ROTATE DISP.] from This mode allows you to automatically playback menu (P86).

  • Page 95: [Favorite]

    Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P86) Press w/q to select the picture [FAVORITE] then press r. Setting your favourite pictures You can do the following if a mark [ has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites.

  • Page 96: [Dpof Print]

    Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P86) Single setting ■ [DPOF PRINT] After the common operation Setting the picture to be printed and the number of prints Select a picture with w/q and DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 97 Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P86) To cancel all settings • This function is cancelled if you imprint ■ After the common operation the text stamp on the picture. Press e to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 98: [Protect]

    Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P86) Multi setting/To cancel all settings ■ [PROTECT] Perform the same operation as in [DPOF Preventing accidental erasure of PRINT] (P96 to 97). the picture You can set protection for the pictures you do not want to delete to prevent them from •...

  • Page 99: [Copy]

    (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with COPY a Panasonic digital camera, you may not COPY PICTURES FROM BUILT-IN MEMORY TO be able to copy them if they were edited MEMORY CARD? with a PC.)

  • Page 100: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC • By connecting the camera to a computer, • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC you can upload your pictures, then adaptor (optional) and DC coupler use the software on the included CD- (optional).
  • Page 101 Connecting to other equipment Motion picture playback on a PC Conditions under which a different ■ ■ folder number is used Use “QuickTime” (for Windows 2000/XP/ Vista) in the supplied CD-ROM when you In the following cases, the picture is play back motion pictures recorded on this not recorded in the same folder as the camera on your PC.
  • Page 102 Connecting to other equipment the card, disconnect the USB connection cable, insert (or remove) the card and • Do not use any other USB connection then connect the USB connection cable cables except the supplied one. to the PC again. •...

  • Page 103: Connecting To A Pictbridge-Compliant Printer

    • To find out more about PictBridge power or the AC adaptor B and the compliant printers, contact your local DC coupler C. dealer. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). - 10 -...
  • Page 104 Connecting to other equipment Printing the selected picture (making ■ Item Setting contents a single print) MULTI Multiple pictures are SELECT selected at once for Press w/q to select the picture printing. and then press [MENU/SET]. [Operation] PictBridge On the plural pictures 100-0001 screen, press e/r/w/q 1/19...
  • Page 105 Connecting to other equipment • When you select [DPOF PICTURE], • [PAPER SIZE] [DPOF SET] is selectable. When you (Possible paper sizes on the camera) select [DPOF SET], refer to P96. Settings on the printer are • Press [MENU/SET] when you wish to prioritized.
  • Page 106 Connecting to other equipment • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when the cable disconnection warning icon [K] is indicated. (Depending on the printer, the icon may not be displayed.) • If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps.

  • Page 107: Playing Back Pictures With A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV ■ cable (supplied) • Do not use any other AV cables except • Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P23) the supplied one. • Turn the camera and the TV off. •...

  • Page 108: About The Ac Adaptor

    Connecting to other equipment About the AC Adaptor Connecting DC coupler and AC adapter to the camera ■ Read operating instructions on how to connect the DC coupler to the camera. A Battery door B DC coupler door • Open the DC coupler door in advance. C DC coupler D AC adaptor •...

  • Page 109: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display The LCD monitor shows the status of the camera. In recording (After settings) In programme AE mode [ ] (Initial setting) 6 7 8 20 21 WARM 30fps R15S F3.3 1/30 1/30 29 28 In recording Histogram (P41) ■...
  • Page 110 Others In Playback 5 6 7 100-0001 １ 1/19 1ST DAY F3.3 1/100 10:00 1. JAN. 2008 In Playback ■ Playback mode (P18) Protected picture (P98) Favourites indicator (P95) Text stamp complete indicator (P88) Picture size (P68) In Motion picture mode (P61) ] / [ ] / [...

  • Page 111: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal Use of the Camera Do not use the camera near radio ■ Take care not to drop or transmitters or high-voltage lines. knock the unit or put a lot • If you record near radio transmitters or of pressure on it.
  • Page 112 Panasonic will If the temperature is too high or low, • not be liable for any damage suffered the terminals may rust causing a due to loss of recorded data.

  • Page 113: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]/ ALKALINE/Ni-MH]/[CURRENT BATTERY [CANNOT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES] TYPE SETTING: OXYRIDE] [DPOF], [TITLE EDIT], and [TEXT STAMP] This message is displayed the first time...
  • Page 114 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION CARD?] OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD] The format of the card cannot be recognised by this camera. Format the • When you set the [PICTURE MODE] card again with this camera. to [30fpsVGA] or [30fps16:9], we Save your data to your computer, then use recommend using cards that offer 10...

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the setup menu while the camera is in the recording mode. (P23) Batteries and power supply ■...
  • Page 116 Others Conditions Causes The subject is not The focus range varies depending on the recording mode. focused properly. Set the proper recording mode for the distance to the subject. Is the subject out of the focus range? (P30, 46) Have you taken a picture with jitter? The subject is not focused until the shutter button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 117 Others ■ Conditions Causes The LCD monitor turns Have you set [AUTO LCD OFF]? (P22) off during use. The LCD monitor The camera is charging for flash recording. It may darken the sometimes becomes LCD display for efficient charge. dark during use. The monitor may darken in the following cases.
  • Page 118 Others Playback ■ Conditions Causes Pictures rotate One of the features of this unit can automatically detect when unexpectedly. you have turned the camera sideways to take a picture, then rotate that picture for you when you play it back. In some cases, the unit may detect that you have turned the camera sideways, when in fact you are facing it up or down.
  • Page 119 Others Connecting to a TV, computer or printer ■ Conditions Causes The picture does not Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? appear on the television. Set the TV to video input mode. The TV screen is disturbed or displayed in monochrome.
  • Page 120 Others Conditions Causes When the shutter button In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P77) lights red to make it is pressed halfway, easier to focus on a subject. a red lamp turns on sometimes. The AF assist lamp Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? does not turn on.

  • Page 121: Available Recording Time

    The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time vary depending on the subjects. Number of recordable pictures ■ Aspect ratio DMC-LZ10 only DMC-LZ8 only DMC-LZ10 only : 5M EZ : 10M : 8M : 7M EZ Picture size (2560 ×...
  • Page 122 Others Aspect ratio DMC-LZ10 only DMC-LZ8 only DMC-LZ10 only : 9M : 7M EZ : 6M EZ Picture size (3264 × 2176 pixels) (3072 × 2048 pixels) (3648 × 2432 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 20MB) 16 MB 32 MB...
  • Page 123 Others Aspect ratio DMC-LZ10 only DMC-LZ8 only DMC-LZ10 only : 7.5M : 6M EZ : 5.5M EZ Picture size (3648 × 2056 pixels) (3264 × 1840 pixels) (3072 × 1728 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 20MB) 16 MB 32 MB...
  • Page 124 Others Available recording time (In Motion picture mode) ■ Picture quality 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps setting QVGA QVGA 16:9 16:9 1 min Built-in Memory — — 37 s — — (Approx. 20MB) 55 s 1 min 16 MB 26 s 26 s 22 s...

  • Page 125: Specifications

    Information for your safety Power Source: DC 3.0 V Power Consumption: DMC-LZ10: 1.5 W (When recording) DMC-LZ8: 1.4 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera Effective pixels: DMC-LZ10: 10,100,000 pixels DMC-LZ8: 8,100,000 pixels Image sensor: DMC-LZ10: 1/2.33˝ CCD DMC-LZ8: 1/2.5˝...
  • Page 126 Others Number of recordable pictures: DMC-LZ10: Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine), DMC-LZ8: Max. 7 pictures (Standard), max. 4 pictures (Fine), Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card (Unlimited). Hi-speed burst Burst speed: DMC-LZ10: Approx.
  • Page 127 2560 × 1920 pixels / 2048 × 1536 pixels / 1600 × 1200 pixels / 640 × 480 pixels DMC-LZ8: 3264 × 2448 pixels / 2560 × 1920 pixels / 2048 × 1536 pixels / 1600 × 1200 pixels / 640 ×...

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