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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com Operating Instructions DMC-LZ7 Model No. DMC-LZ6 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING:...
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-LZ7 DMC-LZ6 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 Before Use -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
  • Page 5 SD Standard and will not work in this product. • A MultiMediaCard is compatible with still pictures only. ∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions The procedure is described for DMC-LZ7 as an example. Before Use VQT1C39...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety... 2 Preparation Standard Accessories... 8 Names of the Components ... 8 Quick Guide ... 10 About the Batteries ... 11 Inserting and Removing the Batteries/the Card (Optional)... 15 About the Built-in Memory/the Card (optional) ...
  • Page 7 Message Display ...97 Troubleshooting ...99 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time ...105 Specifications...108 Digital Camera Accessory System... 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)... 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)...112 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ...113 Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)...115...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    • For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P110) • If any accessories 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 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
  • Page 9 (DMC-LZ7) [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (DMC-LZ6) (P85, 88, 92) 20 [DC IN] socket (P85, 88) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6PP; optional). 21 Battery door (P15) 22 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.

  • Page 10: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 1 Insert the batteries. (P15) • When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P16).

  • Page 11: About The Batteries

    Panasonic. It has more power than a regular alkaline battery and is suitable for high-drain equipment such as digital cameras. • We recommend using Panasonic batteries. • If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended.
  • Page 12 Preparation ∫ Battery shapes that cannot be used • Batteries with unusual shapes cause leakage, heat generation or explosion if inserted in the camera. • Batteries with the covering partly or fully peeled off. Never use these batteries. (Refer to the illustration below.) •...
  • Page 13 Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB) • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1].)
  • Page 14 (In normal picture mode [ temperature is 0 °C (32 °F) and other recording conditions comply with CIPA standard.) Number of recordable Batteries Used pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ7: batteries (supplied or Approx. 50 pictures optional) (Approx. 25 min) DMC-LZ6: Approx. 55 pictures (Approx.

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

    The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged. Be careful particularly while the built-in memory or the card is being accessed. (P23) • We recommend using Panasonic’s card. Preparation VQT1C39...

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

    When the switch is unlocked, these functions become available.) VQT1C39 Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is compatible with SD Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system.

  • Page 17: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set, so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. PLEASE SET THE CLOCK MENU CLOCK SET A: [MENU/SET] button B: Cursor buttons 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time.

  • Page 18: About The Mode Dial

    Preparation About the Mode Dial If you turn on this unit and then rotate the mode dial, you can not only switch between recording and playback but also switch to macro mode to take a close-up picture of a subject or to a scene mode that matches your recording purpose.

  • Page 19: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu ∫ Displaying the menu screens Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is displayed. W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT EXIT A: Menu icons B: Current page C: Menu items and settings •...

  • Page 20: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation ∫ Closing the menu screen Press [MENU/SET]. • When the mode dial is set to [ ], you can also close the menu screen by pressing the shutter button halfway. ∫ Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1 Press 2 on the menu screen. W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO...
  • Page 21 [POWER SAVE] (Turning off this unit automatically) MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.
  • Page 22 Preparation [BEEP] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) Set the beep level. ]: No operation sound ]: Soft operation sound ]: Loud operation sound [NO.RESET] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 23: Lcd Monitor Display/Switching The Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display/ Switching the LCD Monitor Display ∫ Screen display in normal picture mode [ ] (Initial settings) F2.8 1/30 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P38) • If you press the shutter button half way when the flash is activated, the flash icon turns red.

  • Page 24: Basic

    Basic Basic Taking Pictures The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. 1: Shutter button • The status indicator 3 lights for about 1 second when you turn this unit on 2. 1 Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet...
  • Page 25 ∫ Using the flash If the camera determines that the place where the picture is being taken is dark, the flash is activated when the shutter button is pressed fully. (When the flash is set to AUTO [ ]/AUTO/Red-eye reduction •...
  • Page 26 Basic ∫ When you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area (AF/AE Lock) When recording a picture of people with a composition like the following picture, you will not be able to focus the camera on the subject because the people are outside the AF area.

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Taking Pictures in Simple Mode This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the basic functions appear in the menu to make operations simple. ∫ Basic menu settings 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 4 to select the desired menu item and then press 1.
  • Page 28 Basic ∫ Other Settings in Simple mode In simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For more information about each setting, refer to the page indicated. • Focus range: 50 cm (1.64 feet) to ¶ (Tele) 5 cm (0.16 feet) to ¶ (Wide) •...

  • Page 29: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 6k optical zoom and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. (35 mm film camera equivalent: 37 mm to 222 mm) Set the picture size to something other than the highest setting for each aspect ratio...

  • Page 30: Using The Easy Zoom

    Basic • If you set a picture size that activates the extended optical zoom, the extended optical zoom icon [ ] is displayed on the screen when you use the zoom function. • The zoom will stop moving for an instant near [W] (1k) when the extended optical zoom is used.

  • Page 31: Using The Digital Zoom Further Extending The Zoom

    • You can further extend the zoom to the digital zoom range when [D.ZOOM] (P31) is set to [ON]. • In [ ENLARGE] in simple mode [ [HIGH SENS.] (P50) in scene mode and motion picture mode [ becomes up to 6k optical zoom. •...

  • Page 32: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Basic Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) You can check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode. 1 Press 4 [REV]. REVIEW1X EXIT DELETE • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds. • Review is canceled when the shutter button is pressed halfway or the 4 [REV] is pressed again.

  • Page 33: Playing Back/Deleting Pictures

    Playing Back/Deleting Pictures The picture data on the built-in memory is played back or deleted when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card is played back or deleted when a card is inserted. (P16) Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
  • Page 34 Basic ∫ To delete [MULTI DELETE]/ [ALL DELETE] 1 Press [ ] twice. 2 Press 3 4 to select [MULTI DELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE MENU SELECT CANCEL • [MULTI DELETE] > step •...

  • Page 35: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Changing the information displayed DISPLAY A LCD monitor (LCD) Press [DISPLAY] to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P70), while playing back motion pictures (P71) and during a slide show (P73), you can only select “Normal display H”...
  • Page 36 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide lines When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

  • Page 37: Recording A Picture With The Camera Held High Above Your Head (High Angle Mode)

    Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode) The LCD monitor becomes easier to see when recording a picture with the camera held high above your head if the camera is held as shown in the following illustration. This is useful when you cannot get close to the subject because there is a person in the way.

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A: Photo Flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. ∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. 1 Press 1 [ ]. 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode.
  • Page 39 ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥ :Initial setting) ¢2 It becomes Forced ON [ backlight compensation function is activated. • The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed.
  • Page 40 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash range by ISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity Available flash range (P62) [AUTO] 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 5.4 m (17.7 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 3.3 m (10.8 feet) [ISO100] 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 2.1 m (6.89 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 1.3 m (4.27 feet)
  • Page 41 ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Shutter speed Flash setting : AUTO : AUTO/ Red-eye reduction 1/30 to 1/2000 : Forced ON : Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction : Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction : Forced OFF 1/2000 1/4 or 1 to 1/2000 ¢1 The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting.

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Press 2 [ 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode. SELFTIMER 10 SEC. 2 SEC. SELECT • You can also press 2 [ 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

  • Page 43: Compensating The Exposure

    Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards 1 Press 3 [ appears and compensate the exposure with 2/1.

  • Page 44: Changing The Sensitivity According To The Movement Of The Subject Being Recorded

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the sensitivity according to the movement of the subject being recorded The camera detects the movement of the subject near the center of the screen and then sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the movement and the brightness of the subject.

  • Page 45: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    • Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided. • The camera may not be able to detect the movement of the subject in the following cases. – When the moving subject is small –...

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. • Refer to P47 to 52 and “About the information ”...

  • Page 47: [Portrait]

    [PORTRAIT] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To increase the effectiveness of this mode: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.

  • Page 48: [Night Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode •...

  • Page 49: [Party]

    [PARTY] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness.

  • Page 50: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Age display setting • To have the age displayed, first set the birthday and then be sure to set [WITH AGE] before taking the pictures. BABY1 WITH AGE WITHOUT AGE BIRTHDAY SET. CANCEL SELECT ∫ Birthday setting 1 Press 3/4 to select [BIRTHDAY SET.] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 51: [Beach]

    • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF • The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used. [BEACH] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc.

  • Page 52: [Snow]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. • This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away. • The shutter speed becomes the following. –...

  • Page 53: Motion Picture Mode

    1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A: Audio recording (DMC-LZ7 only) • The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
  • Page 54 • Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures.

  • Page 55: Recording Which Day Of The Vacation You Take The Picture

    Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture If you set the departure date of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
  • Page 56 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The travel date is canceled if the current date is after the return date. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET while the date bar is displayed. 7 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

  • Page 57: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)

    Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) 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 recorded on the pictures taken. •...
  • Page 58 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finishing setting the home area • If you are setting the home area for the first time, the screen returns to the screen shown in step 1 of “Setting the home area [HOME]” after you press [MENU/ SET] to set your home area.

  • Page 59: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Using the [REC] Mode Menu Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting the white balance or color mode etc. The menu items that can be set differ depending on the recording mode. ∫ Setting on the menu screen Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] menu, and then select the item to set.

  • Page 60: [W.balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The [ ] (White Set) setting for white balance does not appear when using the quick setting. [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) This function allows you to reproduce a white color close to real life in pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting...
  • Page 61 ∫ Setting the white balance manually Use this to set the white balance manually. 1 Select [ ] (White set) and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 62: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] Setting the light sensitivity MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. The higher the sensitivity is set, the less light is needed to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places.

  • Page 63: [Pict.size]/[Quality] Setting A Picture Size And Quality That Match Your Use Of The Pictures

    [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that match your use of the pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. 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...

  • Page 64: [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] Setting the focus method MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition. 5-area-focusing: The camera focuses on any of 5 focus areas.

  • Page 65: [Stabilizer]

    [STABILIZER] Detecting jitter and compensating for it MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) [MODE1] The stabilizer operates continuously and can assist during photo composition. [MODE2] The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.

  • Page 66: [Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] Taking pictures using burst MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) When burst is set to [ON], it is activated while the shutter button is pressed. •...

  • Page 67: [Slow Shutter]

    • The setting for the [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF] in [SCENERY] (P47), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P48), [SUNSET] (P49), [FIREWORKS] (P51), [AERIAL PHOTO] (P52) and in scene mode. • The initial setting for [PET] (P50) in scene mode is [OFF]. [SLOW SHUTTER] Recording bright pictures in dark places...

  • Page 68: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards ] [W] to display multiple screens. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) DEC . 1.2007 CANCEL • 1 screen>9 screens>25 screens> Calendar screen display (P69) •...

  • Page 69: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function. 1 Rotate the zoom lever several times towards [ ] [W] to display the calendar screen. MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 2007 MONTH •...

  • Page 70: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced (Playback) Using the Playback Zoom 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards ] [T] to enlarge the picture. CANCEL DELETE • : 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower.

  • Page 71: Playing Back Motion Pictures

    • Press 3 again to cancel pause. Frame-by-frame forwarding/ frame-by-frame rewinding • Press 2/1 while paused. • You can record audio on DMC-LZ7. However, you cannot play audio only with the camera. When you want to play audio, connect the camera to PC (P85) or TV (P92).

  • Page 72: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) Using the [PLAY] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press 1. PLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP.

  • Page 73: [Slide Show]

    [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) This is recommended when playing back pictures on a TV screen. You can skip unwanted pictures if [FAVORITE] (P74) has been set.

  • Page 74: [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] Setting your favorite pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites.
  • Page 75 (P26) • The picture may be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable (DMC-LZ7)/Video cable (DMC-LZ6) (supplied) and played back vertically. • When you play back pictures on a PC,...

  • Page 76: [Date Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) [DATE STAMP] Imprinting information such as the date on the recorded pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) You can stamp the date and time of recording, the age and the travel date on the recorded pictures.
  • Page 77 • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears if the picture was recorded with a picture size [ less. • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. Pictures imprinted with date stamp cannot be restored when they are overwritten. • The picture imprinted with date stamp is newly created when you select [NO].

  • Page 78: [Dpof Print]

    When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P83) and then set the DPOF setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET]. PLAY...
  • Page 79 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • DPOF print settings on the built-in memory are canceled when a card is not inserted. DPOF print settings on the card are canceled when a card is inserted. ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/ cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY].

  • Page 80: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 81: [Resize]

    [RESIZE] Making the picture smaller MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of a picture to attach it to an e-mail or upload it to a website.

  • Page 82: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4.

  • Page 83: [Copy]

    (P98) • 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 not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.)

  • Page 84: [Format]

    • If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest service center For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com...

  • Page 85: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] ® (for Windows ) in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to easily acquire pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print them and send them by e-mail.
  • Page 86 Connecting to other equipment ∫ About motion picture playback on a PC Use the software “QuickTime” (for Windows 2000/XP) in the CD-ROM (supplied) to play back motion pictures recorded on this camera on a PC. • If you use “Windows 98/98SE/Me”, download “QuickTime 6.5.2 for PC”...
  • Page 87 • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable while [ACCESS] is displayed. • When there are many pictures on the built-in memory or a card, it may take some time to transfer them.

  • Page 88: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to print and start printing on the camera’s screen. Set print settings such as the print quality on the printer beforehand.
  • Page 89 • To find out more about PictBridge compliant printers, contact your local dealer. ∫ Selecting a single picture and printing 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. PictBridge 100 _ 0001 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT SELECT MULTI PRINT PRINT...
  • Page 90 Connecting to other equipment 3 Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. MULTI SELECT PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM. OF PRINTS PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT CANCEL SELECT • The items [PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM. OF PRINTS] are not displayed when [DPOF PICTURE] is set.
  • Page 91 ∫ Layout printing • When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper For example, if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set [NUM.

  • Page 92: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures using the AV cable and video cable (supplied) The procedure for DMC-LZ7 is described below. In the case of DMC-LZ6, connect the TV and the [V.OUT] terminal on the camera with the video cable (supplied).

  • Page 93: Others

    Others Screen Display F2.8 A In recording Recording in normal picture mode [ (Initial setting) 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P38) 3 AF area (P24) 4 Focus (P24) 5 Picture size (P63) 6 Quality (P63) : Jitter alert (P26) 7 Battery indication (P23) 8 Number of recordable pictures (P105) 9 Built-in memory (P16)
  • Page 94 Others Zoom/Extended optical zoom (P29)/ Easy zoom (P30)/Digital zoom (P31) 25 Intelligent ISO sensitivity (P44) 26 Exposure compensation (P43) 27 Slow shutter (P67) 28 High angle mode (P37) 29 Self-timer mode (P42) 30 AF assist lamp (P66) 31 Spot AF area (P64) B Recording in simple mode 1 Flash mode (P38) 2 Focus (P24)

  • Page 95: Cautions For Use

    10 Cable disconnection warning icon (P91) Motion picture recording time (P71): 1h20m30s 11 Histogram (P36) 12 Recording information 13 Favorites settings (P74)/Elapsed playback time (P71): 14 Recorded date and time 15 Travel destination setting (P57) 16 Age (P49) 17 Number of days that have passed since the departure date (P55) 18 Motion picture playback (P71) 19 Imprinted with date stamp indication...
  • Page 96 Others Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. • If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected. Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them.

  • Page 97: Message Display

    Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). • This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch the batteries. ∫ Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or...
  • Page 98 Others [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]/ [CANNOT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES] The DPOF print cannot be set to the pictures not based on the DCF standard. [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD] There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    100. (P22) [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/ [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • The AV cable (DMC-LZ7)/video cable (DMC-LZ6) is connected to the camera. Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once.
  • Page 100 Others 4: The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on. • Are the batteries exhausted? – Replace them with batteries which have sufficient capacity. (When you use Ni-MH batteries, charge them.) – If you leave the camera on, the batteries will be exhausted.
  • Page 101 9: A vertical reddish line appears on the LCD monitor while the shutter button is pressed halfway or recording motion pictures. • This is a phenomenon called smear. It is a characteristic of CCD and appears when the subject has a bright part.
  • Page 102 3: The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This may also happen if batteries are removed immediately after recording or if recording with exhausted batteries.
  • Page 103 TV? – Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (DMC-LZ7)/video cable (DMC-LZ6) (supplied) and then play back the pictures on the camera. 4: The picture is not displayed fully on the TV.
  • Page 104 Others 5: The camera becomes warm. • The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera. 6: The lens clicks. • When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically change.

  • Page 105: Available Recording Time

    Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 106 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB...
  • Page 107 ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 22 min 30 s ¢ 44 min 20 s 4 GB ¢...

  • Page 108: Specifications

    Exposure (AE): Metering mode: VQT1C39 Information for your safety DC 3.0 V DMC-LZ7: 1.5 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) DMC-LZ6: 1.4 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 7,380,000 pixels, Primary color filter Optical 6k zoom, fl6.1 mm to 36.6 mm (35 mm film camera...
  • Page 109 848k480 pixels (only when using card) Fine/Standard JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding “QuickTime Motion JPEG” (Audio recording is available on DMC-LZ7) “USB 2.0” (Full Speed) NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output (monaural) (DMC-LZ7)

  • Page 110: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-CLZ5 DMW-CLZH5 DMW-CHTZ3 DMW-AC6PP RP-SDR04GU1K RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDR02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-SDH01GU1A RP-SDR01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SDR512U1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SDR256U1A RP-SD128BU1A RP-SD064BPPA • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer. VQT1C39 Description Figure Soft Case...

  • Page 111: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 112: Request For Service Notice

    (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007...

  • Page 113: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)

    Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new...
  • Page 114 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.

  • Page 115: Customer Services Directory

    Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest Service Center by visiting our Web Site. Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 116: Précautions À Prendre

    La plaque signalétique se trouve sur le dessous de l’appareil. VQT1C39 • Assurez-vous d’utiliser un adaptateur secteur de marque Panasonic (DMW- AC5PP; en option). • Assurez-vous d’utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic (CGA-S005A). • Si vous utilisez d’autres batteries, nous ne pouvons pas garantir la qualité...
  • Page 117 N’utilisez pas l’appareil photo à proximité d’un émetteur radio ou de lignes à haute tension. • L’utilisation de l’appareil photo à proximité d’un émetteur radio ou de lignes à haute tension pourrait nuire à l’image ou au son. Others VQT1C39...

  • Page 118: Index

    Others Others Index AC Adaptor ... 85, 88, 110 Access indication ... 23 Aerial Photo Mode ... 52 AF Assist Lamp ... 66 AF Mode ... 64 AF/AE Lock ... 26 Alkaline Batteries ... 11 Aspect Ratio ... 53, 62, 105 Auto Review ...
  • Page 119 Operational Sound ... 22 Optical Image Stabilizer ... 65 Optical Zoom ... 29 Oxyride Batteries ... 11 PAL ... 22 Paper Size ... 90 Party Mode ... 49 PC ... 85 Pet Mode ... 50 PictBridge ... 88 Picture Quality Setting (Motion Picture Mode) ...
  • Page 120 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license therefrom. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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