Panasonic DMC-LZ20 Basic Operating Instructions

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Basic Operating
Instructions
Digital Camera
DMC-LZ20
Model No.
Please read these instructions carefully
before using this product, and save this
manual for future use.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this
camera are contained in "Operating Instructions
for advanced features (PDF format)" in the
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
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© Panasonic Corporation 2012
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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. Please note that the actual controls and components,
menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those
shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast
material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright
laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be
restricted.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• Use only the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
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About the batteries
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities
or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
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Cautions for use
• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely
affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery. Then reinsert the
battery and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
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For the United Kingdom and Ireland customers
(Sales and Support Information)
Customer Communications Centre
• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899
• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
• For further support on your product, please visit our website:
www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and
confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre
Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.,
Friday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at
www.pas-europe.com.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by
Panasonic UK.
• It couldn't be simpler!
• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished
products. Take a browse on our website for further details.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old
Equipment and used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical and
electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old
products and used batteries, please take them to
applicable collection points, in accordance with your
national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and
2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly,
you will help to save valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on human health and
the environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of
old products and batteries, please contact your local
municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of
sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your dealer or supplier for further
information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside
the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If
you wish to discard these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol
examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set
by the Directive for the chemical involved.
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Standard accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Batteries Shoulder strap
• LR6/AA VFC4903
Alkaline batteries
Lens Cap/
USB connection
Lens Cap String
cable
VYQ8058
K1HY08YY0030
CD-ROM *
AV cable
VFF1056
K1HY08YY0029
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose
the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories
separately.)
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
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The software compatible with your PC will be installed.
– PHOTOfunSTUDIO (Windows XP/Vista/7)
– LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
Inserting the card (optional)/the batteries
Open the card/battery door
Insert the batteries or card
• Make sure that their orientation is correct.
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Usable batteries
• LR6/AA Alkaline batteries
• HR6/AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries
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Do not use batteries other than those listed above.
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Recording capacity guidelines
Fully-charged Panasonic
Supplied batteries or
Ni-MH batteries
optional Panasonic
(optional, when the battery
alkaline batteries
capacity is 1900 mAh)
Number of recordable
Approx. 380 pictures Approx. 540 pictures
pictures
Recording time Approx. 190 min. Approx. 270 min.
Playback time Approx. 430 min. Approx. 560 min.
Please note that the performance of alkaline batteries significantly
decreases in low temperature conditions.
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Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Power Source DC 6 V LR6/AA Alkaline batteries (4)
DC 4.8 V HR6/AA Rechargeable Ni-MH
(nickel metal hydride) batteries (4)
Power When recording: 1.6 W
Consumption When playing back: 1.0 W
Camera 16,100,000 pixels
effective pixels
Lens Optical 21× zoom f=4.5 mm to 94.5 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 525 mm)/
F3.1 (Max. Wide) to F5.8 (Max. Tele)
Image Stabiliser Optical method
LCD monitor
3.0" TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 460,800 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
Flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 0.6 m (2.0 feet)
to 6.8 m (22 feet) (Max. Wide)
Microphone/ Monaural
Speaker
Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 LE
Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7
OS
(32 bit) SP3 (32 bit) SP2 (32 bit/64 bit) and SP1
CPU Pentium III 500 MHz or higher Pentium III 800 MHz or higher Pentium III 1 GHz or higher
1 GB or more (32 bit)
RAM 512 MB or more
2 GB or more (64 bit)
• Free hard disk space: 450 MB or more for installing software
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Optional Accessories
• SDXC Memory Card
[Class 10] 64 GB RP-SDU64GE1K
• SDHC Memory Card
[Class 10] 32 GB RP-SDA32GE1K/ 8 GB RP-SDA08GE1K/
RP-SDU32GE1K/ RP-SDU08GE1K/
RP-SDRA32GEK RP-SDRA08GEK
16 GB RP-SDA16GE1K/ 4 GB RP-SDU04GE1K/
RP-SDU16GE1K/ RP-SDRA04GEK
RP-SDRA16GEK
[Class 4] 16 GB RP-SDNA16GEK 8 GB RP-SDNA08GEK
4 GB RP-SDNA04GEK
• SD Memory Card
[Class 4] 2 GB RP-SDNA02GEK
• Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Names and Functions of Main Parts
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set the date and
time before using the camera.
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Taking pictures
1. Power button
Use this to turn the camera
on and off.
2. Shutter button
Use this to focus and record
We recommend using the
pictures.
supplied shoulder strap to
avoid dropping the camera. to focus
to record
3. Mode dial
2 1 3 4
Use this to select the recording
mode.
4. Flash
5. Zoom lever
6. Microphone
7. Speaker
• Do not cover the speaker with
your fingers.
5 7 12
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Viewing your pictures
6
8. Playback button
Press the Playback button
Press to select the picture
• Press [ ] to delete the
displayed picture.
9. Cursor button
10. [DISP.] button
11. [Q.MENU] / [ ] (Delete) /
[ ] (Cancel) button
12. [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
8 9 10 11
Recording Built-in Memory (Approx. 100 MB) /
media SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card /
SDXC Memory Card
Recording file JPEG (still picture)
format QuickTime Motion JPEG (motion pictures with audio)
Interface
Digital USB 2.0 (High Speed)
Data from the PC can not be written to the camera
using the USB connection cable.
Analogue video NTSC / PAL Composite (Switched by menu)
Audio Audio line output (Monaural)
Terminal AV OUT/DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin)
Dimensions Approx. 119.1 mm (W) × 76.5 mm (H) × 79.8 mm (D)
[4.69" (W) × 3.02" (H) × 3.14" (D)]
(excluding the projection part)
Mass With card and batteries: Approx. 499 (1.1 lb)
Excluding card and batteries: Approx. 390 (0.86 lb)
Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
temperature (Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH)