Owner’s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LZ20 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S.
Contents Before use Before use ......................................................................................................................... 6 Standard Accessories ...................................................................................................... 8 Names and Functions of Main Parts............................................................................... 9 Cursor button .....................................................................................................
Contents Basics Sequence of operations ................................................................................................. 25 Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode .................................... 28 Adjusting focus .............................................................................................................. 29 Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ............................. 30 About flash ...................................
Contents Application (Record) Changing recording information display ..................................................................... 50 Using Zoom ..................................................................................................................... 51 Zoom types and use..........................................................................................................................52 Taking pictures with flash..................................................................
Contents Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ............................................................ 84 [Slide Show] ......................................................................................................................................85 [Category Selection] ..........................................................................................................................86 [Calendar].....................................................................
Before use ■Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface • Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor • When carrying or using the playback feature, ensure that the lens is in the stored position, with lens cap on.
Before use ■Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.
Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ●The accessories and their shape may differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. ●LR6/AA alkaline batteries or HR6/AA rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries is indicated as battery (or batteries) in the text. ●SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.
Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Self-timer indicator (→60) / AF Assist Lamp (→26, 81) 2 Flash (→26, 53) 1 2 3 Lens 3 4 4 LCD monitor (→50, 103, 104) 5 [EXPOSURE] button (→63) Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value (only in the mode). 6 Playback button (→27, 36, 84) Use this to switch to playback mode. 7 Cursor button (→11) 5 6 7 8 8 [DISP.] button (→50) Use this to change display. 9 [Q.MENU] / [ ] / [ ] button In the recording mode: Quick menu is displayed.
Names and Functions of Main Parts 10 11 10 Flash open button (→53) 11 Shoulder strap eyelet (→13) 12 Lens barrel 13 Speaker (→45) 14 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 12 13 14 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→92, 97, 99) ●Some methods of holding the camera may block the speaker, making it difficult to hear the beep, etc.
Names and Functions of Main Parts 15 16 17 18 19 20 15 Microphone (→26, 34) 16 Mode dial (→25) Use this to select the recording mode. 17 Zoom lever (→51) Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject to record it larger. 18 Shutter button (→26, 28, 34) Use this to focus and record still and motion pictures. 19 Power button (→23, 25) Use this to turn the camera on and off. 21 20 Tripod Mount (→117) Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22”) or longer screw. Doing so may damage this unit.
Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap Attaching the lens cap When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap (supplied) to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the lens cap string through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body • Attach the lens cap string before attaching the shoulder strap. • Pass the shorter loop of the string through the eyelet. Pass the lens cap string through the lens cap eyelet • Pass the lens cap through the loop of the string and tighten it.
Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap Attaching the shoulder strap We recommend attaching the shoulder strap (supplied) when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body Shoulder strap eyelet • Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” Logo is on the outside.
About the batteries ■About batteries that you can use with this unit LR6/AA alkaline batteries or optional HR6/AA rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries can be used with this unit. ●EVOLTA (EVOIA) batteries (Panasonic battery) can also be used. ●The following batteries cannot be used.
Inserting and removing the batteries Move the release lever to the [OPEN] position ( ) and slide the card/battery door in the direction ( ) to open it Insert the batteries all the way with correct orientation of and poles Close the card/battery door and slide the door in until you hear a locking sound - 15 - VQT4K59
Inserting and removing the batteries Turn off the camera. ■To remove batteries Tilt the camera and catch the batteries in your hand. Be careful not to drop them. ●To remove the batteries, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) ●Be sure to remove the batteries if you are not using the camera for a long period of time. Batteries may be hot immediately after use.
Inserting and removing the batteries Remaining battery Remaining battery (flashes red) If the battery mark flashes red, replace the batteries with new ones. Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.
Inserting and removing the batteries Please note that the performance of alkaline batteries significantly decreases in low temperature conditions. (When the temperature is 0 °C (32 °F)) Number of recordable pictures Supplied batteries or optional Panasonic alkaline batteries Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (optional, when the battery capacity is 1900 mAh) Approx. 120 pictures Approx. 500 pictures Recording time Approx. 60 min Approx. 250 min Playback time Approx. 340 min Approx.
Inserting and removing the card (optional) Turn off the camera. Move the release lever to the [OPEN] position ( ) and slide the card/battery door in the direction ( ) to open it Insert the card all the way Card (Check orientation) • Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. • Push in until it clicks.
Inserting and removing the card (optional) Turn off the camera. ■To remove card Press the center of the card. ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ●To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.
About built-in memory/cards Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ■ Built-in memory (approx. 100 MB) ●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→91) ●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
About built-in memory/cards Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).
Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. • Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning on the power. Press the Power button The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step .
Setting the clock To change time setting When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu. • If approximately 2 hours have elapsed after installing the batteries with sufficient power in the camera, the clock settings will be retained for about 120 hours even if the batteries are removed.
Sequence of operations Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning on the power. Press the Power button 1 Power button Set to the desired recording mode Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use. → 2 [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→30) [Program AE] Mode Take pictures with your own settings. (→28) [Manual Exposure] Mode Determine aperture and shutter speed, then take pictures. (→63) [Scene Mode] Take pictures according to scene.
Sequence of operations Aim the camera and shoot Shutter button Microphone ■Taking still pictures Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture ■Recording motion pictures (→34) Set mode dial to Press the shutter button to start recording, and press it again to end Mode dial 3 ■Holding the camera Flash (→53) AF Assist Lamp • To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart.
Sequence of operations Press the Playback button 4 Playback button View pictures (→36, 69) to select a picture • Press • Press to play back motion pictures or panorama pictures 5 Turn off the power (Press the Power button) 6 ■To turn the power on in Playback Mode Press and hold the playback button. • Pictures on the card or built-in memory are displayed.
Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode Recording mode: Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Set to ([Program AE] Mode) Take a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) Focus display (When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) ●If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a tripod, or [Selftimer].
Adjusting focus When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the center of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the center, follow the steps below.
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Automatic Scene Detection Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. The icon of scene detected Recognizes people Recognizes landscapes Recognizes night scenes and people in them (Only when is selected)* Recognizes night scenes* Recognizes close-ups Recognizes sunsets Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not correspond to any of the above.
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [AF Tracking] This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving. Press to set AF Mode to [AF Tracking] • To cancel AF Tracking → Press again. Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press to lock • To cancel AF Lock → Press .
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set. The settings selected in the [Program AE] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in the [Setup] menu that are not displayed.
Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode Recording mode: You can record motion pictures with audio (monaural). Set to ([Motion Picture] Mode) Microphone Start recording Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Remaining recording time (approx.) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) ●Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way. ●The zoom will remain as it is at the beginning of recording.
Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode ●When recording motion pictures, we recommend using batteries with sufficient power. ●The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. ●If data is repeatedly recorded and deleted, the total available recording time on the SD card may be reduced. To restore the original capacity, use the camera to format the SD card.
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card. Without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. Press the Playback button • Press again to enter the recording mode. Use the cursor button to select a picture that you want to play back • Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/ backwards. View pictures Folder/File number Picture number/Total pictures • Press the shutter button to switch to recording mode.
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Turn to T side Current zoom position 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x Turn to T side Turn to W side • Move zoom position → ●Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback.
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback” Selected date Turn to W side 1-picture screen 12-picture screen 30-picture screen Calendar Playback Turn to W side Turn to T side • When you select a recording date using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET], the display method changes to the 12-picture screen. ●Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen.
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Viewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Playback now starts. Motion picture recording time When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed in the top right of the screen.
Deleting pictures Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) Press to delete displayed picture • A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]. ●Do not turn off the power during deletion. ●Use batteries with sufficient power. ●Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases: • Protected pictures • Card switch is in “LOCK” position.
Deleting pictures To delete multiple (up to 50)/To delete all pictures Press to delete displayed picture Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/SET] ■[Delete Multi] Use cursor button to select picture and press [DISP.] button • To cancel → Press [DISP.] button again. • To execute → Press [MENU/SET]. Picture selected • A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]. • May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.
Setting the menu Refer to the procedure below for an example on how to operate the menus. Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] The menu selection screen is displayed. Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [AF Mode] and press [MENU/SET] : Pages The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever. : Menu description : Menu items : Operation guide Press to select a setting, and then press [MENU/SET] The selected setting is set.
Setting the menu Menu type [Rec] menu (In recording mode only) Changing picture preferences (→73) • Enables you to set the coloring, picture size, and other items. [Setup] menu Making the camera more convenient to use (→45) • Enables you to specify clock settings, sound volume, and so on to make the camera easier to use. [Playback Mode] menu (In playback mode only) Viewing recorded pictures (→84) • Enables you to see Slide Show or to display pictures separately under the selected categories, etc.
Setting the menu Using Quick menu During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them. Press [Q.MENU] button Press to select a menu item Press to select the settings Press [MENU/SET] ●The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode.
Using the [Setup] menu [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→42) Item [Battery] Specify the battery type so that the correct remaining battery power will be displayed. [Clock Set] Settings, notes [Alkaline] / [Ni-MH] Select the type of batteries used. Set time, date, and display format.
Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→42) Item [LCD Mode] Make LCD monitor easier to see. Settings, notes [Auto Power LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. [Power LCD]: Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use). [High Angle]: Makes the LCD monitor screen easier to see when the camera is held above eye level. [OFF] • Cannot select [Auto Power LCD] and [High Angle] in playback mode.
Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→42) Item [Histogram] Check brightness in picture on graph. [Economy] Turn off the power or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimize battery consumption. Settings, notes [ON] / [OFF] (Example) A peak in the center represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for Dark ← OK → Bright exposure correction, etc.
Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→42) Item [Auto Review] Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them. [Reset] Reset to the default settings. [Output] Change the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a TV or other device. Settings, notes [ON] / [OFF] • Automatically displays still pictures immediately after they are taken, regardless of [Auto Review] setting in [Auto Bracket] and [Burst] modes.
Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→42) Item Settings, notes [Version Disp.] Current version is displayed. [Format] • Use batteries with sufficient power. When formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards. (Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.) • Always format cards with this camera. • All protected pictures and other picture data will be deleted.
Changing recording information display Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms. Press [DISP.] button to change display ■In Recording Mode Recording information* ■In Playback Mode Picture information No display Guide lines* Recording information* No display * Set [Histogram] to display a histogram. (→47) ●During Playback Zoom, Motion Picture Playback, Slide Show: You can only turn on and turn off the display.
Using Zoom Recording mode: You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Zoom In/Out Capture a wider area (wide-angle) When Extended optical zoom is set Enlarge the subject (telephoto) Focus range 2.0ft - 7.1X Zoom ratio Digital Zoom range Optical Zoom range Zoom bar ●Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. ●Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming. ●The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the screen are estimates.
Using Zoom Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed. (→73) ■Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 21x is possible if pictures without Size] on the [Rec] menu. have been selected by [Picture ●Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: • Scene Mode ([Panorama Shot]) • [Macro Zoom] ■Extended optical zoom Zooming in up to 48.5x is possible when pictures with [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. EZ is short for “Extended optical zoom”.
Taking pictures with flash Recording mode: Flash open button ■To open the flash Press • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. ■To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • The flash setting is fixed to Off] while the flash is closed. [Forced Flash ●Be careful not to catch a finger when closing the flash.
Taking pictures with flash Press to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/ SET] Type, operations *1 Uses [Auto] • Automatically judges when to use flash [Auto/Red-Eye]*2 • Automatically judges when to use flash (reduce red-eye) [Forced Flash On] • Always flash [Slow Sync.
Taking pictures with flash ●The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may be negligible. Flash ●Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash or look at it from close range (a few centimeters away).
Taking pictures with flash ■Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) [Scene Mode] ○*1 ○ ○ ○ ○ – – – ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ ○ – – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○ – ○ – – – ○ ○ ○ – ○ – – – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ *1 Set to , , or depending on the subject and brightness. • The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures, in [Scenery] mode or in , and Scene Modes. ■The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] Max. Wide Approx. 60 cm - 6.
Taking close-up pictures Recording mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 2 cm (0.066 feet) for max. Wide).
Taking close-up pictures Focus range When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro recording mode. ■Shortest recording distance The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. This distance changes gradually depending on the zoom position.
Taking close-up pictures [Macro Zoom] To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [Macro Zoom] enables the subject to appear even larger than when using [AF Macro]. Press to display [Macro Mode] Use cursor button to select [Macro Zoom] and press [MENU/ SET] Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever The zoom position is fixed at the max. Wide. Focus range is 2 cm (0.066 feet) Return .
Taking pictures with self-timer Recording mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Press to display [Selftimer] Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/ SET] Take a picture Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation This feature allows the user to manually adjust the exposure when a proper auto exposure cannot be obtained. ■ Recording mode: Press to display [Exposure] Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET] • If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+” direction. • If the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure to the “-” direction.
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation [Auto Bracket] Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
Determine aperture and shutter speed and record [Manual Exposure] Mode Recording mode: This mode allows the user to manually set the aperture value and shutter speed. It may be useful when adverse conditions do not allow the auto exposure to produce an acceptable picture. A long exposure, up to 15 seconds is possible. For long exposures a tripod is recommended. Set mode dial to ([Manual Exposure] Mode) • Manual exposure assist is displayed.
Taking pictures of people [Portrait] Mode Recording mode: Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. Set mode dial to ■Tips • The more the zoom is drawn towards T side and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.
Taking pictures of scenery [Scenery] Mode Recording mode: Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects. Set mode dial to ●The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off].
Taking pictures of sporting events [Sports] Mode Recording mode: Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. Set mode dial to ■Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away. ●Sports mode requires adequate lighting, to enable the higher shutter speed to be used. This mode may not product acceptable results when shooting indoors, under limited lighting.
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes.
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→67) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→56) [Panorama Shot] Creates a single panorama picture by stitching 3 still pictures. Use cursor button to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to set Check the recording direction and press [MENU/SET] Special panorama guidelines will be displayed during recording.
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ●The zoom position is fixed to the max. Wide. ●The focus, White Balance, and Exposure Compensation are all fixed to optimal values for the first picture. If the focusing or brightness of pictures recorded as part of a Panorama picture after the first picture are significantly different from those of the first picture, the Panorama picture as a whole (when all pictures are stitched together) may not have consistent focus and brightness.
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→67) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→56) [Night Portrait] Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. ■Tips • Use flash. • Subject should not move. • Tripod, self-timer recommended. [Night Scenery] Takes clear pictures of night scenes. ■Tips • Tripod, self-timer recommended. ●Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→67) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→56) [Food] Takes natural-looking pictures of food. [Baby] Taking pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. Use cursor button to select [Age] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] Set birthday with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Exit] and press [MENU/SET] ■Tips • Make sure [Age] is [ON] before taking a picture.
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→67) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→56) [Sunset] Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets. [High Sens.] Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.
Using the [Rec] menu • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→42) [Picture Size] Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on [Quality]. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Recording pixel level type 16M 10M 4608x3456 * 3648x2736 5M 2560x1920 3M 2048x1536 0.3M 640x480 14M 4608x3072 12M 4608x2592 12M 3456x3456 * This setting is not available in ([Intelligent Auto] Mode).
Using the [Rec] menu • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→42) [Quality] Set quality of picture. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: High quality, priority to picture quality Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures ●The setting is fixed to , in [High Sens.] Scene Mode. [Rec Quality] Set the picture size of motion pictures. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Picture Quality Picture Size [HD] 1280x720 pixels No.
Using the [Rec] menu • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→42) [Sensitivity] Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations.
Using the [Rec] menu • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→42) [White Balance] Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, shade) / (uses value set in (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (Incandescent lighting) / )/ (set manually) ●When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the coloring is adjusted in accordance with the light source.
Using the [Rec] menu ■ Setting White Balance manually ( ) Select and press [MENU/SET]. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET]. • White Balance is set to . • Even if the camera’s power is OFF, the set White Balance is remembered. • Adjust the brightness and try to set the White Balance.
Using the [Rec] menu • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→42) [AF Mode] Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: / / Taking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (AF Tracking) Subject not centerd in picture / / Recognizes faces (up to 10 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly.
Using the [Rec] menu ●Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following case: • Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Night Scenery] [Food]) ●If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in (Face Detection) setting, switch to another setting. ●If conditions prevent the face from being recognized, such as when the movement of the subject is too rapid, the [AF Mode] setting switches to (9-area-focusing). ●Use (1-area-focusing) if focus is difficult to align with (Spot-focusing).
Using the [Rec] menu • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→42) [Burst] A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Setting [ON] Description Maximum burst speed: Approx. 1 fps • You can record a series of still pictures successively until the card or built-in memory is full, but at some point the burst speed drops. (The timing at which the burst speed drops varies depending on the type of card and the number of recording pixels.
Using the [Rec] menu ●Burst speed may be reduced if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations. ●With repeated recordings, it may take a while between recordings, depending on the usage conditions. ●It may take a while to store still pictures that were taken using the burst function. If you continue to record while storing, the number of burst pictures that can be taken will be reduced. A high-speed card is recommended when recording using the burst function. [Color Mode] Set color effects.
Using the [Rec] menu • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→42) [Red-Eye Removal] Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye reduction ( ). ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●This setting will work only when [AF Mode] is (Face Detection). ●The function will turn [OFF] in the following cases: • Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Night Scenery] [Food] [Sunset] [High Sens.]) ●Depending on the circumstance, it may not be possible to correct red-eye.
Using the [Rec] menu • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→42) [Date Stamp] Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] ●Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ●The date cannot be stamped when [Auto Bracket] or [Burst] is set, when recording a motion picture, or when the [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode is set.
Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Press the Playback button Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] • [Normal Play] (→36) • [Slide Show] (→85) • [Category Selection] (→86) • [Calendar] (→86) ●When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the built-in memory.
Different playback methods [Playback Mode] • For switching [Playback Mode] (→84) [Slide Show] Automatically play pictures in order. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] [All] Play all. [Category Selection] Select category and play back motion or still pictures. (Select category with cursor button and press [MENU/SET].
Different playback methods [Playback Mode] • For switching [Playback Mode] (→84) [Category Selection] You can narrow down the pictures displayed to view only a selected category.
Using the [Playback] menu You can edit the picture (for example, cropping), and set a protection setting in the picture. • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→42) • Depending on the [Playback Mode], some [Playback] menu items are not displayed. • It may not be possible to set or edit pictures taken with other cameras. • New pictures are created after editing pictures with tools such as [Resize] and [Cropping].
Using the [Playback] menu ■[MULTI] Use cursor button to select [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select size and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [DISP.] button (up to 50 pictures) Number of pixels before/after resizing • To cancel → Press [DISP.] button again. • To execute → Press [MENU/SET]. Resize setting • Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed. ●Picture quality is reduced after resizing.
Using the [Playback] menu • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→42) [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Use cursor button to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] Expand Change position • Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed. ●Picture quality is reduced after cropping. ●Cannot crop the following pictures.
Using the [Playback] menu • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→42) [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ●[SINGLE] ●[MULTI] Picture protected Picture protected • To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again. ■ To clear all Select [CANCEL] in step and select [Yes].
Using the [Playback] menu • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→42) [Copy] You can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card. Use cursor button to select the copy method (direction) and press [MENU/SET] : Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step : Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in memory. ). Select picture with cursor button and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET] • To cancel → Press [MENU/SET].
Viewing on TV screen You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied). ●Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. Doing so may cause malfunction of the camera. Getting Ready: • Set [TV Aspect]. (→48) • Turn off both camera and TV. Connect camera to TV Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (Damage to plug can lead to faulty operation.
Viewing on TV screen ■When TVs, DVD recorders or Blu-ray disc recorders have an SD card slot Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD card slot • You may not be able to play back panorama and motion pictures. Also you cannot perform automatic scrolling playback of panorama pictures. • When using both SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards, be sure to play each type of card in equipment compatible with the particular format. ●Also consult TV operating manual.
Using with your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. • Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer. • If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website. http://panasonic.
Using with your PC Using the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer before using. ■PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 LE (Windows XP / Vista / 7) This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also categorise these acquired pictures by their recording date or the model name of the camera used. You can write pictures to a DVD, create a Slide Show using your preferred music or effects and so on before saving it to a DVD.
Using with your PC Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.
Using with your PC Copying still pictures and motion pictures Getting Ready: • Use batteries with sufficient power. • When importing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards. • Turn on the camera and computer. Connect camera to computer Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (Damage to plug can lead to faulty operation.) [Access] (sending data) • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable while [Access] is displayed.
Using with your PC ■Folder and file names on computer ●Windows Drives are displayed in “My Computer” or “Computer” folder. ●Mac DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) P1000001.JPG : JPG: Still pictures P1000999.JPG MOV: Motion Pictures 101_PANA : 999_PANA * MISC Drives are displayed on the desktop. (Displayed as “LUMIX”, “NO_NAME”, or “Untitled”.) * New folders are created in the following cases: • When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999.
Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. • Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Getting Ready: • Use batteries with sufficient power. • When printing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards. • Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer, as needed. • Turn on the camera and printer. Connect camera to printer Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.
Printing ●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Doing so may cause malfunction of the camera. ●Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ●Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. ●If the batteries run out while transmitting, a warning beep sounds. Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable. Use batteries with sufficient power. ●Motion pictures cannot be printed.
Printing Making print settings on the camera Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Item Settings [Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF] [Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) [Paper Size] When [Page Layout] is selected, the printer settings take priority.
Printing Print with date and text ■ Printing in store Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. • When printing still pictures of 16:9 Aspect Ratio, check in advance that the store can accept this size. ■ Using computer Print settings for recording date and text information can be made using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the supplied CD-ROM. ■ Using printer Recording date can be printed by setting [Print with Date] (→101) to [ON] when connecting to a printer compatible with date printing.
List of LCD monitor displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. • Press the [DISP.] button to change display.
List of LCD monitor displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. • Press the [DISP.] button to change display.
Message displays Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor. [This memory card cannot be used] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ● Non-DCF pictures (→36) cannot be deleted. → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera.
Message displays [Insert SD card again] [Try another card] ● Access to card has failed. → Turn off the camera and remove the card. Reinsert the card and turn the camera on again. ● Try with a different card. [Memory card parameter error] ● Card is not of SD standard. ● When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards are supported. [Read Error] / [Write Error] [Please check the card] ● Data read has failed. → Check whether card has been inserted correctly.
Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (→107 - 112) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values at the time of purchase.) Battery, power The camera turns off immediately even with full battery power. The remaining battery power is low even if new batteries are inserted. ● The batteries are expended.
Q&A Troubleshooting Recording (continued) Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective. ● Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer is less effective. → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body. → Set [Digital Zoom] to [OFF] and [Sensitivity] to [AUTO]. (→75, 79) Cannot use [Auto Bracket]. ● Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer. Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.
Q&A Troubleshooting LCD monitor Brightness is unstable. ● Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not affect recorded picture.) This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes because the zoom is operated or the camera is moved. This is the automatic aperture operation of the camera and is not a malfunction. Monitor flickers indoors. ● The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning on.
Q&A Troubleshooting Playback (continued) Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Playback. ● Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. ● [Clock Set] is incorrect (→23). (Incorrect date may be displayed in Calendar Playback on pictures copied to computer and then back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.) The Playback volume and beep volume are low. ● The speaker is blocked. White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
Q&A Troubleshooting TV, computer, printer No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. ● Not connected correctly (→92). ● The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. ● Check the [Video Out] setting (NTSC/PAL) on the camera. (DMC-LZ20PU only.) (→48) TV screen display different to LCD monitor. ● Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions. Cannot play motion pictures on TV. ● Card is inserted into TV.
Q&A Troubleshooting Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting (→49). Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ● [AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON] (→81). AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated. ● [AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF] (→81). ● Not illuminated in bright locations. Camera is hot.
Usage cautions and notes When in use ●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ●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.
Usage cautions and notes Memory cards ●To prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity. • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch terminals on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.
Usage cautions and notes Batteries ●Be sure to remove the batteries from the camera if you are not using it for a long period of time. • If the batteries are left in the camera, a small electrical current continues to flow even when the camera is turned off and the batteries will be gradually drained. • If the temperature is too high or low or the humidity is high, the terminals may rust causing a malfunction.
Usage cautions and notes Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries ●You can use Ni-MH batteries after charging them with a dedicated battery charger. However, improper handling of the batteries may cause leakage, heat generation, fire or an explosion. Observe the following. • If there is dirt on the battery poles, you may not be able to charge the batteries normally. Carefully clean the battery poles and battery charger terminals with a soft dry cloth. • Do not peel off or scratch the covering on Ni-MH batteries.
Usage cautions and notes Lens ●If lens is dirty: Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures. ●Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight. ●Do not press the lens with excessive force. When using a tripod or unipod ●Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (This may damage the camera, screw hole, or label.) ●Ensure that the tripod is stable.
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 Consumption When recording: 1.6 W When playing back: 1.0 W Camera effective pixels 16,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 16,400,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 21x 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.
Specifications Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 100 MB) / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.3 standard) Motion pictures QuickTime Motion JPEG (motion pictures with audio) Interface Digital USB 2.
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