DMC-LZ40K Owner's Manual (English)
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... ensure proper operation. • The battery is not charged when the camera is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with your arms still at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. These limits are designed to direct sunlight for a long period of Main Parts 1 Motion picture button 2 Shutter button 3 Zoom lever 4 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp 5 Lens 6 Flash 7 Lens barrel 8 Microphone 9[ ] (Flash open) button : Speaker ...
... ensure proper operation. • The battery is not charged when the camera is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with your arms still at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. These limits are designed to direct sunlight for a long period of Main Parts 1 Motion picture button 2 Shutter button 3 Zoom lever 4 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp 5 Lens 6 Flash 7 Lens barrel 8 Microphone 9[ ] (Flash open) button : Speaker ...
DMC-LZ40K Owner's Manual (English)
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...; [Date Stamp] You can also be changed in dark places without notice. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which make it appears when the subject has a bright part. Motion picture button • Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. • It is set the setting for you to operate the camera. 3 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET]. • It will switch to...
...; [Date Stamp] You can also be changed in dark places without notice. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which make it appears when the subject has a bright part. Motion picture button • Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. • It is set the setting for you to operate the camera. 3 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET]. • It will switch to...
DMC-LZ40K Advanced Features Manuals
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... of recordable pictures and available recording time......... 21 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 22 • Changing the Clock Setting 23 Tips for taking good pictures 24 • Preventing jitter (camera shake 24 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 25 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode 26 • Changing the settings 29 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode 30 Focusing ...31 Recording Motion Pictures 33 Playing Back ...35 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 36 • Using the Playback Zoom 36 Deleting Pictures...
... of recordable pictures and available recording time......... 21 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 22 • Changing the Clock Setting 23 Tips for taking good pictures 24 • Preventing jitter (camera shake 24 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 25 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode 26 • Changing the settings 29 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode 30 Focusing ...31 Recording Motion Pictures 33 Playing Back ...35 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 36 • Using the Playback Zoom 36 Deleting Pictures...
DMC-LZ40K Advanced Features Manuals
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• Optical Zoom ...48 • Extended Optical Zoom (EZ 49 • Intelligent Zoom 49 • Digital Zoom...49 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash 50 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 50 Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom 54 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 55 Compensating the Exposure 56 Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket 57 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed (Manual Exposure Mode 58 Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode 59 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode 62 • [Soft ...
• Optical Zoom ...48 • Extended Optical Zoom (EZ 49 • Intelligent Zoom 49 • Digital Zoom...49 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash 50 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 50 Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom 54 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 55 Compensating the Exposure 56 Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket 57 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed (Manual Exposure Mode 58 Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode 59 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode 62 • [Soft ...
DMC-LZ40K Advanced Features Manuals
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... • [Resize]...96 • [Cropping] ...97 • [Protect] ...98 • [Copy] ...99 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 100 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC 102 • Transferring images to a PC 103 Printing the Pictures 105 • Selecting a single picture and printing it 106 • Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 106 • Print Settings ...107 Others Screen Display...110 Message Display ...112 Troubleshooting ...114 Cautions for Use...123 - 4 -
... • [Resize]...96 • [Cropping] ...97 • [Protect] ...98 • [Copy] ...99 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 100 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC 102 • Transferring images to a PC 103 Printing the Pictures 105 • Selecting a single picture and printing it 106 • Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 106 • Print Settings ...107 Others Screen Display...110 Message Display ...112 Troubleshooting ...114 Cautions for Use...123 - 4 -
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... a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Do not use any other devices. • Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left , but it again. • When the charging lamp does not light even if you reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) when the camera is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.) • If a problem occurs in the power outlet, such...
... a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Do not use any other devices. • Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left , but it again. • When the charging lamp does not light even if you reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) when the camera is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.) • If a problem occurs in the power outlet, such...
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... AE Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [HD] Recordable time Approx. 130 min Actual recordable time Approx...
... AE Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [HD] Recordable time Approx. 130 min Actual recordable time Approx...
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.../support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is displayed in red when pictures are compatible when using the card: 5 (access indication¢1) ¢1 The access indication is English only.) - 19 - Built-in Memory • You can be used. ¢2 SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards with capacity listed left can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P99) • Memory size...
.../support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is displayed in red when pictures are compatible when using the card: 5 (access indication¢1) ¢1 The access indication is English only.) - 19 - Built-in Memory • You can be used. ¢2 SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards with capacity listed left can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P99) • Memory size...
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... no further data writing, deletion or formatting is returned to its original position.) • The data on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P46) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. We 2 recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • Do not format the card on the card may be damaged, and this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect...
... no further data writing, deletion or formatting is returned to its original position.) • The data on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P46) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. We 2 recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • Do not format the card on the card may be damaged, and this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect...
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...,000 pictures remaining. Quality [A] Picture size 20M (4:3) 3M (4:3) 0.3M (4:3) Built-in Memory quality setting (Approx. 80 MB) 2 GB 32 GB HD j 9m20s 2h32m 64 GB 5h03m VGA j 22m30s 6h07m 12h13m QVGA 2m30s 1h05m 17h40m 35h15m • The recordable time is the total time of recordable pictures • [i99999] is displayed on the recording conditions and the type of card.) Number of recordable pictures 5 Available recording time R1m10s ∫ Number...
...,000 pictures remaining. Quality [A] Picture size 20M (4:3) 3M (4:3) 0.3M (4:3) Built-in Memory quality setting (Approx. 80 MB) 2 GB 32 GB HD j 9m20s 2h32m 64 GB 5h03m VGA j 22m30s 6h07m 12h13m QVGA 2m30s 1h05m 17h40m 35h15m • The recordable time is the total time of recordable pictures • [i99999] is displayed on the recording conditions and the type of card.) Number of recordable pictures 5 Available recording time R1m10s ∫ Number...
DMC-LZ40K Advanced Features Manuals
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A ISO sensitivity B Aperture value C Shutter speed • Aperture value and shutter speed is not achieved. (Exclude when using a flash) F3.0 1/60 AB C - 30 - You can take pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to take the picture. Basic Taking Pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in red when correct exposure is displayed in the [Rec] menu. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Aim the AF area at...
A ISO sensitivity B Aperture value C Shutter speed • Aperture value and shutter speed is not achieved. (Exclude when using a flash) F3.0 1/60 AB C - 30 - You can take pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to take the picture. Basic Taking Pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in red when correct exposure is displayed in the [Rec] menu. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Aim the AF area at...
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... Mode • Manual Exposure Mode • [Sports]/[HDR]/[Pet] (Scene Mode) • [Glass Through] (Scene Mode) Recording Mode while recording motion picture Portrait Mode Low Light Mode Normal motion picture Scenery Mode - 34 - If you use Extended Optical Zoom or Intelligent Zoom, the angle of the card, the card access indication may appear for the image to come into focus. • Since the camera adjusts the focus and lens aperture automatically while recording a motion picture, it may record the operation sound. • Motion pictures...
... Mode • Manual Exposure Mode • [Sports]/[HDR]/[Pet] (Scene Mode) • [Glass Through] (Scene Mode) Recording Mode while recording motion picture Portrait Mode Low Light Mode Normal motion picture Scenery Mode - 34 - If you use Extended Optical Zoom or Intelligent Zoom, the angle of the card, the card access indication may appear for the image to come into focus. • Since the camera adjusts the focus and lens aperture automatically while recording a motion picture, it may record the operation sound. • Motion pictures...
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...Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 2/1 to the camera's clock and power. This menu lets you set the Coloring, Sensitivity or Number of pictures you select the playback method. The options include slideshow playback. In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to select menu and then press [MENU/SET]. Menu Motion Rec Picture Setup Cancel Select Set Menu [Rec] (P74) (Recording Mode only) [Motion Picture] (P88) (Recording Mode only) [Playback Mode] (P89) (Playback Mode only) [Playback] (P95) (Playback Mode only) [Setup] (P41) Description of recorded...
...Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 2/1 to the camera's clock and power. This menu lets you set the Coloring, Sensitivity or Number of pictures you select the playback method. The options include slideshow playback. In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to select menu and then press [MENU/SET]. Menu Motion Rec Picture Setup Cancel Select Set Menu [Rec] (P74) (Recording Mode only) [Motion Picture] (P88) (Recording Mode only) [Playback Mode] (P89) (Playback Mode only) [Playback] (P95) (Playback Mode only) [Setup] (P41) Description of recorded...
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... Flash Applicable modes: ∫ To open/close the flash A To open . • You cannot close the flash by pushing the microphone or its periphery. This may cause the flash to stick and not open the flash Press [ ]. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. • Open the flash. 1 Press 1 [‰]. - 50 - Recording Taking Pictures Using the Built-in use. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash...
... Flash Applicable modes: ∫ To open/close the flash A To open . • You cannot close the flash by pushing the microphone or its periphery. This may cause the flash to stick and not open the flash Press [ ]. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. • Open the flash. 1 Press 1 [‰]. - 50 - Recording Taking Pictures Using the Built-in use. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash...
DMC-LZ40K Advanced Features Manuals
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...;2 red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording. • Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of flash is not permitted. ¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is ([Slow Sync./ [ ] Red-Eye])¢2 activated so that the dark background will slow the shutter speed when the flash is set the camera...
...;2 red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording. • Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of flash is not permitted. ¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is ([Slow Sync./ [ ] Red-Eye])¢2 activated so that the dark background will slow the shutter speed when the flash is set the camera...
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When the shutter speed is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you bring the flash too close , or without sufficient flash, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted. • The effects of exposure, and may result in a picture that is too white or dark. • When the flash is too fast • It may take time to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored...
When the shutter speed is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you bring the flash too close , or without sufficient flash, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted. • The effects of exposure, and may result in a picture that is too white or dark. • When the flash is too fast • It may take time to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored...
DMC-LZ40K Advanced Features Manuals
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... A [MENU/SET]. • The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display A. • A brief description of effects before recording. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the recording screen and the preview of the selected image effect may differ from the actual recorded image. • ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO]. • White Balance...
... A [MENU/SET]. • The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display A. • A brief description of effects before recording. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the recording screen and the preview of the selected image effect may differ from the actual recorded image. • ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO]. • White Balance...
DMC-LZ40K Advanced Features Manuals
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The camera turns off frequently by selecting [Reset] (P45) on . The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • The battery is turned on the [Setup] menu. Others Troubleshooting First, try charging again. If the problem is not resolved, it again. • If your PC is not capable of battery) is not possible. Cannot charge the battery. • Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and connect it may...
The camera turns off frequently by selecting [Reset] (P45) on . The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • The battery is turned on the [Setup] menu. Others Troubleshooting First, try charging again. If the problem is not resolved, it again. • If your PC is not capable of battery) is not possible. Cannot charge the battery. • Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and connect it may...
DMC-LZ40K Advanced Features Manuals
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... of digital cameras? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P46) (Other pictures will not be deleted as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is this unit. • Has [Category Selection] been set . When recording in memory or the card? The pictures on the built-in [Burst] (P84) Flash is activated several times...
... of digital cameras? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P46) (Other pictures will not be deleted as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is this unit. • Has [Category Selection] been set . When recording in memory or the card? The pictures on the built-in [Burst] (P84) Flash is activated several times...
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...; Press [MENU/SET], select the [Setup] menu icon [ ]. The panorama picture is turned on or off or during use a printer that supports panorama pictures. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.) • When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the 16:9 pictures can be possible to print it easier to Playback Mode. (Sound of the camera. - 121 - Vibration is not affected. The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on...
...; Press [MENU/SET], select the [Setup] menu icon [ ]. The panorama picture is turned on or off or during use a printer that supports panorama pictures. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.) • When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the 16:9 pictures can be possible to print it easier to Playback Mode. (Sound of the camera. - 121 - Vibration is not affected. The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on...