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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DMC-LZ2PP
Model No.
DMC-LZ1PP
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.

Digital Camera

VQT0P65

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DMC-LZ2PP Model No. DMC-LZ1PP 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 VQT0P65...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Carefully observe copyright laws. We would like to take this opportunity to Recording of pre-recorded tapes or thank you for purchasing this Panasonic discs or other published or broadcast Digital Camera. Please read these material for purposes other than your...
  • Page 3 Model No.: DMC-LZ2 found to comply with the limits for a DMC-LZ1 Class B digital device, pursuant to Part Responsible party: Panasonic 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are Corporation of designed to provide reasonable North America protection against harmful interference One Panasonic in a residential installation.
  • Page 4 Before Use ∫ Care for the camera ∫ About the Lens • Do not shake or cause impact to the • Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong camera. The camera may not be light sources. It may cause not only a operated normally or recording of pictures malfunction of the camera but irreversible may be disabled, or the lens may be...
  • Page 5 Before Use ∫ If you will not be using the camera for a long time • Store the batteries in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommended temperature: 59oF – 77oF (15oC – 25oC), Recommended humidity: 40% – 60%) •...

  • Page 6: About These Operating Instructions

    Before Use About These Operating Instructions Please note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this manner. Compensating the Exposure • EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, Use this function when you cannot achieve and it is the amount of light given to the appropriate exposure due to the difference CCD by the aperture value and the...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Playback (basic) Information for Your Safety ....... 2 Playing Back Pictures ......49 About These Operating Instructions ..6 9 Pictures Multi Playback......50 Using the Playback Zoom .......51 Deleting Pictures........52 Preparation Standard Accessories ....... 9 Recording pictures (advanced) Names of the Components .....
  • Page 8 Playback (advanced) Others Playing Back Pictures with Audio/ Screen Display........92 Motion Images........70 Cautions for Use ........95 Using the [PLAY] mode menu ....71 Message Display ........97 • Displaying pictures in a direction Troubleshooting ........99 at the time of recording Specifications........

  • Page 9: Preparation

    (P20) K1HA08CD0002 K1HA08CD0003 • If any of the accessories are lost, please contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or in Canada call 1 800 561-5505 for more details on how to obtain replacement parts.

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Names of the Components 1 Self-timer Indicator (P43) 2 Lens (P4) 3 Flash (P40) 4 LCD Monitor (P28, 92) 5 Status Indicator (P14, 18, 54) 6 [DISPLAY] Button (P28) 7 Cursor Buttons 2/Self-timer Button (P43) 4/[REV] Button (P38) 1/Flash Setting Button (P40) 3/Exposure Compensation (P44)/Auto Bracket (P45)/White Balance Fine Adjustment (P64)/Backlight...
  • Page 11 [DIGITAL/V.OUT] Socket (DMC-LZ1 only) (P84, 86, 88) 19 [DC IN] Socket (P86, 88) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC1; optional). 20 Terminal Door 21 Battery Door (P18) 22 Tripod Receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable with the camera attached to it.

  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide This is the overview of the procedure to 2 Turn the camera on to take record and playback pictures with the pictures. camera. For each operation, be sure to • Set the clock. (P23) refer to the corresponding pages. •...

  • Page 13: About The Batteries

    Preparation About the Batteries ∫ Usable batteries • We recommend that you use Panasonic batteries. ¢ AA Oxyride batteries (supplied) • The performance of the batteries may AA Alkaline batteries (optional) vary depending on brand or storage AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel-metal terms/condition of the batteries.
  • Page 14 Preparation ∫ Unusable batteries ∫ Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on Manganese Lithium batteries the screen. [It does not appear when you batteries use the camera along with the AC adaptor Nickel batteries Ni-Cd batteries (DMW-AC1; optional).] • Operations by using the batteries listed above are not guaranteed.
  • Page 15 Preparation ∫ Ni-MH Batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride) • As the ambient temperature is low [50oF (10oC) or less], the performance of the Ni-MH batteries can be used when you batteries will be deteriorated and the charge them with the exclusive charger. available recording/playback time However, wrong handling of the batteries becomes extremely short.
  • Page 16 Preparation • The battery life differs depending on the • Using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card ¢ condition stored or used or environment. (16 MB) • Starting recording 30 seconds after the When you do not use batteries for a long camera is turned on.
  • Page 17 Recordable number in low temperatures Playback time (In normal picture mode) Continuous playback Batteries Used (Temperature: 32°F (0°C)/Other recording time conditions comply with CIPA standard) Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ2: batteries (supplied Approx. 410 min. Number of recordable Batteries Used or optional) pictures DMC-LZ1: Approx.

  • Page 18: Inserting/Removing The Batteries

    Preparation Inserting/Removing the Batteries • Check that the camera is turned off and 3 1 Close the battery door. that the lens is retracted. 2 Slide the battery door to the • Use oxyride batteries (supplied), alkaline end and then close it firmly. batteries (optional) or Ni-MH batteries (optional).

  • Page 19: Inserting/Removing The Card (Optional)

    • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed and then close it firmly. while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.) 2 Insert:...

  • Page 20: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Icons displayed on the screen: Please confirm the latest information on the following website. 2560 http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
  • Page 21 Preparation ∫ Access to the built-in memory or the card • The built-in memory (about 14 MB) can When pictures are being recorded onto the be used as a temporary memory built-in memory (or the card), the access instead of the card, when the capacity indication lights red.

  • Page 22: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures And The Size

    Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size 2560k1920 2304k1728 2048k1536 Picture size 1600k1200 1280k960 (DMC-LZ2) (DMC-LZ1) (DMC-LZ2) Reference for number Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. of pixels 5M pixels 4M pixels 3M pixels 2M pixels 1.3M pixels Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.

  • Page 23: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting 2 Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D]. The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the CLOCK SET following screen appears. 10:001DEC.11.2005 M/D/Y PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU SELECT...

  • Page 24: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation About the Setup Menu • Set the items if necessary. (Refer to 4 Select the desired item. P25– 27 for each menu item.) 1 Turn the camera on. SETUP BATTERY TYPE MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE 1SEC. BEEP 3SEC. OFF ON ZOOM SELECT...
  • Page 25 Preparation • In motion image mode [ ], auto review BATTERY TYPE function is not activated. Select the type of battery in use from the • When pictures are recorded in simple following 2 items. mode [ ] (P35), any speed ([ ALKALINE (LR6)/Ni-MH]: ] and [ ]) on burst mode (P47) or...
  • Page 26 Preparation • The folder number can be assigned from ECONOMY 100 to 999. (Economy mode only) When the folder number reaches 999, you The battery life is saved by turning the LCD cannot reset the file number. We monitor off automatically while the camera recommend formatting the built-in is not in use.
  • Page 27 Preparation SCENE MENU [OFF]: Scene menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to ] or [ ] and the camera is operated in the scene mode currently selected. If you change the scene mode, press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu and then select the desired scene mode.

  • Page 28: About The Lcd Monitor

    Preparation About the LCD Monitor ∫ Selecting the screen to be used In recording mode (P31) DISPLAY 2560 2560 A LCD monitor (LCD) D Normal display Press the [DISPLAY] button to change the E Display with histogram display. F No display (Recording guide line) •...
  • Page 29 Preparation ∫ Recording guide line Example of histogram When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the 2560 100 _ 0001 cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance F2.8 1/200 AUTO 10:00 DEC.

  • Page 30: Recording Pictures (Basic)

    Recording pictures (basic) Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures ∫ The Mode Dial This camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds of scenes. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording. The mode dial can be rotated 360o. Rotate it slowly and securely to adjust to each mode. (Do not adjust the mode dial to the space between the marks of modes.) : Normal picture mode (P31) : Simple mode (P35)
  • Page 31 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Normal recording 3 Take a picture. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. 1 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Select normal picture mode F2.8 1/25 •...
  • Page 32 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/ ∫ Tips for taking good pictures AE: Auto exposure) To take pictures without blurring: • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your side and 2560 stand with your feet slightly apart. •...
  • Page 33 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Focusing ∫ Jitter (camera shake) • The focus range is 1.64 feet (50 cm) – ¶ • Be careful of jittering when pressing the (Wide), 3.94 feet (1.2 m) – ¶ (Tele). shutter button, especially when fully •...
  • Page 34 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Exposure • If you press the shutter button halfway • When you press the shutter button, the when the exposure is not adequate, the LCD monitor may become bright or dark indication of the aperture value and the for a moment.

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures in Simple Mode ∫ Settings in Simple mode [PICT.MODE] This mode allows beginners to take ENLARGE This selection is intended pictures easily. Only the most basic for situations when large functions appear in the menu to make printing (8qk10q, Letter operations simple.
  • Page 36 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Other Settings in Simple mode In Simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For details, refer to the pages corresponding to each item. 1.64 feet (50 cm) – ¶ (Tele) Focus range 0.16 feet (5 cm) – ¶ (Wide) MONITOR [0] (standard) AUTO REVIEW...
  • Page 37 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight is a situation where light comes • The settings on [BATTERY TYPE], from the back of subjects. The subjects [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in the simple such as people become dark when pictures mode are also applied to other recording are recorded in backlight.

  • Page 38: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Recording pictures (basic) Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) • When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 Press 1 second to check the enlarged area. REVIEW1X ∫ Recorded pictures can be deleted during the review (Quick Deletion) DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE?

  • Page 39: Using The Optical Zoom

    Recording pictures (basic) Using the Optical Zoom • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) You can make people and subjects appear when the camera is turned on. closer with the 6 times optical zoom, and • The picture may have some distortion landscapes can be recorded in wide angle.

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash • The flash is activated 2 times. The first flash is activated only for a preparation of actual recording. The subject should When you set the flash, you can take not move until the second flash is pictures using the built-in flash according to finished.
  • Page 41 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available) ¢Not available in backlight compensation ∫ The available flash range to take pictures Available flash control range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele...
  • Page 42 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) : AUTO 1/60 – 1/2000 : AUTO/Red-eye reduction 1/60 – 1/2000 : Forced ON 1/60 – 1/2000 : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction ¢ : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction –...

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer • The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated 1 Select the self-timer mode. after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). 2560 • If you press the [MENU] button when the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is canceled.

  • Page 44: Compensating The Exposure

    Recording pictures (basic) Compensating the Exposure 1 Press 3 several times until EXPOSURE] appears and Use this function when you cannot achieve then compensate the exposure. appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the EXPOSURE background.

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket • If the remaining number of recordable In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically pictures is 2 or less, you cannot take recorded by each press of the shutter pictures by setting auto bracket. button according to the compensation •...

  • Page 46: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Recording pictures (basic) Optical Image Stabilizer ∫ Demonstration of the optical image stabilizer (Demonstration Mode) This mode recognizes and compensates When you press the [MENU] button, the jitter. You can reduce blurring caused by demonstration appears. After the jitter especially when you take pictures with demonstration ends, the screen returns to the optical zoom set to Tele or when you the stabilizer function mode selection...

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode 1 Select the burst mode. Number of recordable Burst speed pictures (pictures) (pictures/ second)¢ 2560 DMC-LZ2: 3 DMC-LZ2: DMC-LZ2: DMC-LZ1: 4 max. 3 max. 5 DMC-LZ1: DMC-LZ1: max.
  • Page 48 Recording pictures (basic) • Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode. • When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3. • When the burst mode is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used (DMC-LZ2 only).

  • Page 49: Playback (Basic)

    Playback (basic) Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures • When you keep pressing 2/1, the number of files forwarded/rewound at a time is increased. When a card is not inserted, the picture • If you release 2/1 and press them again, data in the built-in memory appear.

  • Page 50: Pictures Multi Playback

    Playback (basic) 9 Pictures Multi Playback 2 Select the pictures. 1 Switch to multi screen. (The illustration shows the screen when the card is used.) 2560 100 _ 0001 1/18 SELECT CANCEL 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 SELECT CANCEL ∫ To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] or press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 51: Using The Playback Zoom

    Playback (basic) Using the Playback Zoom • When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication is displayed for about 1 second. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards ∫ To delete a picture during playback ] to enlarge the picture. zoom Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 52: Deleting Pictures

    Playback (basic) Deleting Pictures ∫ To delete multiple pictures 1 Select [MULTI DELETE]. When a card is not inserted, the picture data in the built-in memory will be deleted. MULTI/ALL DELETE When a card is inserted, the picture data in the card will be deleted.
  • Page 53 Playback (basic) 3 Delete the pictures. 2 Delete all of the pictures. MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE DELETE ALL PICTURES? DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED? SELECT SELECT • It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures • When you delete all pictures, only all at once.

  • Page 54: Recording Pictures (Advanced)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Mode Dial Economy mode Macro mode In economy mode, the camera reduces the This mode allows you to take close-up brightness of the LCD monitor and works pictures of the subject, e.g. When taking as follows to reduce the battery power pictures of flowers.

  • Page 55: Motion Image Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) 2 Press the shutter button halfway. Motion image mode This mode allows you to record motion images. 1 Select [MOTION RATE]. W.BALANCE AUTO MOTION RATE 10fps AF MODE 30fps • When the subject is focused, the focus D.ZOOM indication A lights.
  • Page 56 Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Available recording time (seconds) Motion rate 10fps 30fps Built-in Memory (Approx. 14 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB Memory 128 MB Card 256 MB 1440 512 MB 2870 1 GB 5700 1950 • The recordable time is an approximation. •...

  • Page 57: Scene Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) : [PORTRAIT] (P58) Scene mode : [SPORTS] (P58) Set the mode dial to the scene mode to : [SCENERY] (P59) display the scene menu. When [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP] : [NIGHT SCENERY] (P59) menu (P24) is set to [OFF], press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu.

  • Page 58: Portrait Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Portrait mode Sports mode Select this mode when you want to take This mode allows you to take pictures of a pictures of people. fast moving subject. (e.g. When taking This mode allows you to make the subject pictures of outdoor sports.) stand out and adjust the exposure and the hue to achieve a healthy complexion on the...

  • Page 59: Scenery Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Scenery mode Night scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. The camera focuses on a nightscape. The landscape can be distant subject preferentially.

  • Page 60: Night Portrait Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Night portrait mode Fireworks mode This mode allows you to take pictures This mode allows you to take beautiful against a night landscape. The subject can pictures of fireworks exploding in the night be recorded with brightness in real life by sky.

  • Page 61: Party Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Party mode Snow mode This mode allows you to take a picture This mode allows you to take a picture in according to the atmosphere of the locations such as skiing resorts and situation (e.g. a wedding reception, a party locations near snowy mountains.

  • Page 62: Recording Menu Settings

    Recording Menu Settings Recording Menu Settings Using the [REC] mode menu : [W.BALANCE] (P63) Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, : [SENSITIVITY] (P65) etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures. : [PICT.SIZE] (P65) • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode.

  • Page 63: White Balance [W.balance]

    Recording Menu Settings ∫ Auto White Balance White Balance [W.BALANCE] Use of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the This function allows you to reproduce a subject is surrounded by many light white color closer to the tone in real life on sources, auto white balance adjustment the pictures recorded under sunlight,...
  • Page 64 Recording Menu Settings ∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set About the white balance Use this mode when you want to set the • In simple mode [ ], the white balance is white balance manually. fixed to [AUTO]. 1 Set to [ ] (White Set) and then •...

  • Page 65: Iso Sensitivity [Sensitivity]

    Recording Menu Settings ISO Sensitivity Picture Size [SENSITIVITY] [PICT.SIZE] ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to When you select a larger picture size, you light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity can print pictures clearly. higher, the camera becomes more suitable When you select a smaller picture size for recording in dark places.

  • Page 66: Quality [Quality]

    Recording Menu Settings Quality Audio Recording [QUALITY] [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ2 only) You can select 2 types of quality (compression rate) according to the usage You can take a picture with audio. of the picture. • When you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON], ] appears on the screen.

  • Page 67: Af Mode [Af Mode]

    Recording Menu Settings AF Mode [AF MODE] • When setting to 3-area-focusing, pictures may become still while being focused on, however, this is not a malfunction. • When using the digital zoom or when you 5-area-focusing: take pictures in dark places, the AF area The camera focuses on any of is displayed on the center of the screen 5 focus areas.

  • Page 68: Slow Shutter [Slow Shutter]

    Recording Menu Settings Slow Shutter Digital Zoom [SLOW SHUTTER] [D.ZOOM] The shutter speed can be automatically It is possible to further magnify a subject adjusted. However, if you want brighter already magnified 6 times with the optical pictures, you can manually select a slower zoom 4 more times with the digital zoom, shutter speed.

  • Page 69: Color Effect [Col.effect]

    Recording Menu Settings Color Effect Picture Adjustment [COL.EFFECT] [PICT.ADJ.] You can use 4 types of color effects Use this function according to the recording depending on the atmosphere of the situation and the atmosphere of the picture. picture. NATURAL The picture becomes softer. COOL The picture becomes bluish.

  • Page 70: Playback (Advanced)

    Playback (advanced) Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding During motion image playback, keep pressing 2/1. ∫ Pictures with audio (DMC-LZ2 only) 1: Fast forward Select the picture with audio icon [ 2: Fast rewind and play back the audio.

  • Page 71: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Playback (advanced) Using the [PLAY] mode menu : [ROTATE DISP.] (P72) You can use various functions in playback : [ROTATE] (P72) mode such as a rotating function or protections for recorded pictures. : [PROTECT] (P75) Menu items : [DPOF PRINT] (P73) PLAY : [SLIDE SHOW] (P76) ROTATE DISP.

  • Page 72: Displaying Pictures In A Direction At The Time Of Recording [Rotate Disp.]

    Playback (advanced) Displaying pictures in a Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] direction at the time of You can rotate the recorded pictures in recording [ROTATE DISP.] steps of 90° and display them. This mode allows you to display pictures ∫ Example recorded by holding the camera vertically When rotating clockwise ( or pictures rotated in [ROTATE] function in...

  • Page 73: Setting The Picture To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints [Dpof Print]

    2 times card (P81) and then set the DPOF setting. The picture rotates clockwise in For more information please visit: steps of 90°. http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ The picture rotates white_e.htm counter-clockwise in steps of 90°. 1 Select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL].
  • Page 74 Playback (advanced) ∫ Single setting ∫ To cancel all settings Select the picture and set the number of Select [YES] to cancel all settings. prints. CANCEL ALL DPOF DPOF SET THIS 100 _ 0001 CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS? 1/18 COUNT DATE DISPLAY...

  • Page 75: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of The Picture [Protect]

    Playback (advanced) • The date may not be printed depending Preventing Accidental Erasure on photo studios or printers even if you set of the Picture [PROTECT] the date print. For further information, ask the photo studio or refer to the operating You can set the protection for the pictures instructions of the printer.

  • Page 76: Playing Back With Slide Show [Slide Show]

    Playback (advanced) ∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settings Playing Back with Slide Show Perform the same operation as in “Setting [SLIDE SHOW] the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT]”. (P73– 75) 1 Set the items of the Slide Show. SLIDE SHOW •...

  • Page 77: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures [Audio Dub.] (Dmc-Lz2 Only)

    Playback (advanced) ∫ SD Slide Show Adding Audio to Recorded If you insert a card including the SD Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] Slide Show edited with the [SD Viewer for (DMC-LZ2 only) DSC] which is in the supplied CD-ROM, You can record the audio after taking a and then turn the camera on in playback picture (max.

  • Page 78: Resizing The Pictures [Resize]

    Playback (advanced) 2 Stop audio recording. Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] This function is useful if you want to reduce AUDIO 2560 the file size of the picture in cases when it 100 _ 0001 DUB. needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website.

  • Page 79: Trimming The Pictures [Trimming]

    Playback (advanced) • [2048]: 2048k1536 pixels Trimming the Pictures (DMC-LZ2 only) [TRIMMING] • [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels • [1280]: 1280k960 pixels Use this function when you trim needed • [640]: 640k480 pixels parts of the recorded picture. 3 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. 1 Select the picture to trim and set RESIZE TRIMMING...
  • Page 80 Playback (advanced) • When you select [YES], the picture is 2 Enlarge or decrease the picture. overwritten. When trimmed pictures are overwritten, TRIMMING 2560 they cannot be restored. 100 _ 0001 • When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the trimmed picture.

  • Page 81: Copying Picture Data [Copy]

    Playback (advanced) 2 Select pictures to be copied and Copying Picture Data [COPY] set them. Use this function when you want to copy recorded picture data from the built-in COPY 2560 memory to the card and vice versa. 100 _ 0001 1 Select the direction to copy the picture data.

  • Page 82: Initializing The Built-In Memory/ The Card [Format]

    Playback (advanced) Initializing the Built-in Memory/ • If you copy the data from the built-in the Card [FORMAT] memory to the card, we recommend using 1 Select [YES] to format the a card which has more free space than the built-in memory (about 14 MB). medium.
  • Page 83 15 sec.) • If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest servicenter. 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 VQT0P65...

  • Page 84: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with the 3 Turn the TV on and select external supplied cable input. The procedure for DMC-LZ2 is described below. In the case of DMC-LZ1, connect 4 Turn the camera on and then set the TV and the [V.OUT] terminal on the the mode dial to playback mode camera with the video cable (supplied).

  • Page 85: Connecting To A Pc Or Printer

    Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PC or Printer Before Connecting to the PC or the Printer : USB MODE] Select the USB communication system before connecting the camera to your PC or • When [PC] is selected, the camera is your printer with the USB connection cable connected via USB Mass Storage (supplied).

  • Page 86: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PC ® If you use Windows 98/98SE, install the Select [Cancel] to close the indications USB driver and then connect it to the and disconnect the camera from the computer. PC. Connect the camera after you set (When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac [USB MODE] again.
  • Page 87 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ Folder Composition • If the remaining battery power becomes The folder structure of the built-in memory, low during communication, the status the card or MultiMediaCard is displayed as indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. In the illustration below.

  • Page 88: Connecting To A Pictbridge-Compliant Printer

    Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a • Connect the USB connection cable with printer supporting PictBridge via the USB the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on connection cable (supplied), you can select the [DIGITAL] socket.
  • Page 89 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ Single picture • [PRINT WITH DATE] Settings on the printer are 1 Select a picture to be printed. prioritized. OFF Date is not printed. PictBridge 2560 100 _ 0001 Date is printed. • If the printer does not support date PLEASE SELECT printing, the date cannot be printed on the THE PICTURE TO PRINT...
  • Page 90 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ DPOF picture • [PAGE LAYOUT] (Possible layouts on the camera) • Set the DPOF print with the camera in advance. (P73) Settings on the printer are 1 Select [DPOF PICTURE]. prioritized. 1 page with no frame print PictBridge 1 page with frame print 2 pages print...
  • Page 91 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ Setting the date printing with the ∫ Layout printing DPOF print in advance • When printing a picture several times When the printer supports the date printing on 1 sheet of paper by DPOF setting, we recommend setting For example, if you want to print a picture the date printing with the DPOF print in 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE...

  • Page 92: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display 3 4 5 6 2560 F2.8 1/25 ∫ In recording 1 Recording mode 15 Current date and time (P23) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds 2 Flash mode (P40) when turning the camera on, setting 3 Burst (P47) the clock and after switching from the : Audio recording (DMC-LZ2 only)
  • Page 93 Others BACKLIGHT ∫ Recording in simple mode 1 Flash mode (P40) 10 Current date and time (P23) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds 2 Focus (P31) when turning the camera on, setting 3 Picture mode (P35) the clock and after switching from the : Jitter alert (P33) playback mode to the simple mode.
  • Page 94 Others 2560 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO F2.8 1/25 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 ∫ In playback 1 Playback mode 11 Recording information (Recording mode/Aperture value/ 2 Number of DPOF prints (P73) Shutter speed/ISO sensitivity/Flash 3 Protected picture (P75) mode/White balance) •...

  • Page 95: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use ∫ Optimal Use of the Camera Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, When carrying the camera, take care not use the cords and the cables supplied to drop or cause impact to it. with them.
  • Page 96 Others ∫ Card Do not allow the battery terminals to Do not leave the card in places where come in contact with metal objects there is high temperature or direct (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). sunlight, or where electromagnetic • This can result in a short circuit or heat waves or static electricity are easily generation and, if you touch the battery in generated.

  • Page 97: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN will be displayed on the LCD monitor in MEMORY] / [NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN some cases. THE CARD] Major messages are described below as There is no space left on the built-in examples.
  • Page 98 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] The format of the card cannot be recognized by the camera. Format the card again with the camera. [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN] This message appears when the camera does not operate properly. Turn the camera off and on.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting If you put the menu back to the settings at 5: The camera is turned off immediately the time of purchase, the conditions may be even after it is turned on. improved. • Are the batteries exhausted? Carry out the [RESET] in the [SETUP] –...
  • Page 100 Others 2: The flash is activated 2 times. ∫ LCD monitor • When you select AUTO/Red-eye 1: The brightness of the screen reduction [ ], the first flash is becomes dark or bright for a moment. activated for red-eye prevention on the •...
  • Page 101 Others ∫ TV, PC and printer ∫ Others 1: The picture does not appear on the 1: Unreadable language was selected by television. mistake. • Is the camera connected to the TV • Press the [MENU] button and select correctly? ] icon on the [ SETUP] menu to •...

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 3.0 V Power Consumption: DMC-LZ2: 1.4 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) DMC-LZ1: 1.5 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) Camera Effective pixels: DMC-LZ2: 5,000,000 pixels DMC-LZ1: 4,000,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 5,360,000 pixels (DMC-LZ2)/...
  • Page 103 Others Flash: Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 13.8 feet (4.2 m) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF Microphone: Monaural (DMC-LZ2) Recording media: Built-in Memory/SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Picture size: 2560k1920 pixels (DMC-LZ2), 2304k1728 pixels (DMC-LZ1), 2048k1536 pixels (DMC-LZ2),...

  • Page 104: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Figure DMW-AC1 AC Adaptor RP-SDK01GU1A 1 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDK512U1A 512 MB SD Memory Card RP-SDH256U1A 256 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD128BU1A 128 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD064BPPA 64 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD032BPPA 32 MB SD Memory Card SD USB Reader/Writer...

  • Page 105: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    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] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories.

  • Page 106: Request For Service Notice

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair...

  • Page 107: 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 108 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 109: (For Usa Only)

    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases: 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 110: Index

    Others Others Index AC Adaptor ........86, 88 File Number ....... 26, 87, 94 Access Indication ........21 Fine ............66 AF Mode ..........67 Fireworks Mode ........60 AF/AE Lock ..........32 Focus ............. 33 Alkaline Batteries ........13 Folder Composition ........
  • Page 111 Others Operational sound ......... 26 Scene Menu ........... 27 Optical Image Stabilizer ......46 Scene Mode ........... 57 Optical Zoom ......... 39 Scenery Mode ........59 Oxyride Batteries ........13 SD Slide Show ........77 Self-timer ..........43 Setup Menu ........... 24 Simple Mode ..........35 PAL ............

  • Page 112: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    Others Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata Encienda la cámara para tomar del procedimiento para grabar y reproducir las imágenes. las imágenes con la cámara. • Ajuste el reloj. Inserte las baterías. •...
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  • Page 116 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The QuickTime logo is registered in the U.S. and other countries. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

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