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Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. GN VQT0V07 DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ3 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. GN VQT0V07 DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ3 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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... here allow you press the 4 button MENU SET REV Before Use 5 VQT0V07 e.g.: When you to use the functions or settings. Convenient or helpful information for DMC-LZ5 as an example. ∫ About illustrations of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are described as illustrated as shown. The procedure is described...
... here allow you press the 4 button MENU SET REV Before Use 5 VQT0V07 e.g.: When you to use the functions or settings. Convenient or helpful information for DMC-LZ5 as an example. ∫ About illustrations of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are described as illustrated as shown. The procedure is described...
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... a more natural picture 61 • [SENSITIVITY] Setting the light sensitivity 62 • [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of the pictures 63 • [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) Recording still pictures with the Self-timer ......... 41 6 VQT0V07 Compensating the Exposure 42 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 43 Optical Image Stabilizer 44 Taking Pictures...
... a more natural picture 61 • [SENSITIVITY] Setting the light sensitivity 62 • [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of the pictures 63 • [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) Recording still pictures with the Self-timer ......... 41 6 VQT0V07 Compensating the Exposure 42 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 43 Optical Image Stabilizer 44 Taking Pictures...
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... • [DPOF PRINT] Setting the picture to print and the number of prints 71 • [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of pictures 73 • [AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-LZ5) Adding audio after taking pictures .... 74 • [RESIZE] Making the picture smaller 74 • [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it ... 75 • [COPY] Copying the...
... • [DPOF PRINT] Setting the picture to print and the number of prints 71 • [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of pictures 73 • [AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-LZ5) Adding audio after taking pictures .... 74 • [RESIZE] Making the picture smaller 74 • [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it ... 75 • [COPY] Copying the...
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... (P3) 2 Flash (P38) 3 Self-timer indicator (P41) AF assist lamp (P66) 4 5 VFC4090 1 Batteries AA Oxyride batteries 2 USB Connection Cable 3 1: AV Cable (Supplied with DMC-LZ5) 2: Video Cable (Supplied with DMC-LZ3) 4 CD-ROM 5 Strap • SD Memory Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when...
... (P3) 2 Flash (P38) 3 Self-timer indicator (P41) AF assist lamp (P66) 4 5 VFC4090 1 Batteries AA Oxyride batteries 2 USB Connection Cable 3 1: AV Cable (Supplied with DMC-LZ5) 2: Video Cable (Supplied with DMC-LZ3) 4 CD-ROM 5 Strap • SD Memory Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when...
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optional). 9 VQT0V07 10 11 12 Preparation 21 22 13 14 15 10 Microphone (DMC-LZ5) (P54, 65, 74) 11 Zoom lever (P28) 12 Optical image stabilizer button (P44) 13 Mode dial (P4) 14 Shutter button (P23, 54) 15 Camera ON/... 17 18 16 Strap eyelet 17 Lens barrel 18 Card door (P15) DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 3V 19 20 19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (DMC-LZ5) [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (DMC-LZ3) (P79, 81, 85) 20 [DC IN] socket (P79, 81) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6;
optional). 9 VQT0V07 10 11 12 Preparation 21 22 13 14 15 10 Microphone (DMC-LZ5) (P54, 65, 74) 11 Zoom lever (P28) 12 Optical image stabilizer button (P44) 13 Mode dial (P4) 14 Shutter button (P23, 54) 15 Camera ON/... 17 18 16 Strap eyelet 17 Lens barrel 18 Card door (P15) DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 3V 19 20 19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (DMC-LZ5) [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (DMC-LZ3) (P79, 81, 85) 20 [DC IN] socket (P79, 81) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6;
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... mode) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ5: batteries (supplied Approx. 235 pictures or optional) (Approx. 117 min) DMC-LZ3: Approx. 250 pictures (Approx. 125 min) Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ5: batteries (optional) Approx. 140 pictures (Approx. 70 min) DMC-LZ3: Approx. 155 pictures (Approx. 77 min) Fully charged DMC-LZ5: Panasonic Ni-MH Approx. 400 pictures batteries (optional...
... mode) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ5: batteries (supplied Approx. 235 pictures or optional) (Approx. 117 min) DMC-LZ3: Approx. 250 pictures (Approx. 125 min) Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ5: batteries (optional) Approx. 140 pictures (Approx. 70 min) DMC-LZ3: Approx. 155 pictures (Approx. 77 min) Fully charged DMC-LZ5: Panasonic Ni-MH Approx. 400 pictures batteries (optional...
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... standard.) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ5: batteries (supplied Approx. 40 pictures or optional) (Approx. 20 min) DMC-LZ3: Approx. 45 pictures (Approx. 22 min) Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ5: batteries (optional) Approx. 35 pictures (Approx. 17 min) DMC-LZ3: Approx. 35 pictures (Approx. 17 min) Fully charged DMC-LZ5: Panasonic Ni-MH Approx. 360 pictures batteries (optional...
... standard.) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ5: batteries (supplied Approx. 40 pictures or optional) (Approx. 20 min) DMC-LZ3: Approx. 45 pictures (Approx. 22 min) Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ5: batteries (optional) Approx. 35 pictures (Approx. 17 min) DMC-LZ3: Approx. 35 pictures (Approx. 17 min) Fully charged DMC-LZ5: Panasonic Ni-MH Approx. 360 pictures batteries (optional...
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... setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) • The auto review setting is disabled when using auto bracket or burst mode and pictures with audio (DMC-LZ5) (P65) are recorded in 7 steps. • The [MONITOR] setting also affects simple mode [ ]. [AUTO REVIEW] Press [ MENU SET ... 1 second. Pictures recorded using auto bracket or burst mode, in motion picture mode [ ] or when [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) is activated while pictures with audio (DMC-LZ5) are not enlarged even if [ZOOM] is selected. [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear. • The...
... setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) • The auto review setting is disabled when using auto bracket or burst mode and pictures with audio (DMC-LZ5) (P65) are recorded in 7 steps. • The [MONITOR] setting also affects simple mode [ ]. [AUTO REVIEW] Press [ MENU SET ... 1 second. Pictures recorded using auto bracket or burst mode, in motion picture mode [ ] or when [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) is activated while pictures with audio (DMC-LZ5) are not enlarged even if [ZOOM] is selected. [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear. • The...
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... [4qk6q/10k15cm] or [E-MAIL] are set in [PICT.MODE], the extra optical zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/ 7.5k(DMC-LZ3). (P29) • The settings for [BATTERY TYPE], [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in simple mode are also applied to select the desired menu item...
... [4qk6q/10k15cm] or [E-MAIL] are set in [PICT.MODE], the extra optical zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/ 7.5k(DMC-LZ3). (P29) • The settings for [BATTERY TYPE], [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in simple mode are also applied to select the desired menu item...
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High angle mode - Auto bracket - [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) - [D.ZOOM] - [COL.EFFECT] - [PICT.ADJ.] ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to AUTO/ Red-eye reduction [ ] when the backlight ... function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of a subject. White balance fine adjustment - Exposure compensation - • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P63): - [ ENLARGE]: / (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (5M) (DMC-LZ3)/Fine - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: / (2.5M EZ)/Standard - [ E-MAIL]: / (0.3M EZ)/Standard • [AF MODE] (P65): [ ] (1-area-focusing) • [AF ASSIST LAMP...
High angle mode - Auto bracket - [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) - [D.ZOOM] - [COL.EFFECT] - [PICT.ADJ.] ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to AUTO/ Red-eye reduction [ ] when the backlight ... function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of a subject. White balance fine adjustment - Exposure compensation - • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P63): - [ ENLARGE]: / (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (5M) (DMC-LZ3)/Fine - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: / (2.5M EZ)/Standard - [ E-MAIL]: / (0.3M EZ)/Standard • [AF MODE] (P65): [ ] (1-area-focusing) • [AF ASSIST LAMP...
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... T W T 6X ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. • When the setting for picture size is [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5). Basic Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom SCN1 SCN2 You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 6k optical zoom...8747; To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. • When the setting for picture size is [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5). 3 W T W T 1X • The optical zoom is set at the start of the zoom lens as you use the zoom function after focusing on ...
... T W T 6X ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. • When the setting for picture size is [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5). Basic Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom SCN1 SCN2 You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 6k optical zoom...8747; To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. • When the setting for picture size is [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5). 3 W T W T 1X • The optical zoom is set at the start of the zoom lens as you use the zoom function after focusing on ...
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... magnification (±: Available, -: Not available) Aspect ratio Maximum Picture size zoom magnification / (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ / (5M) (DMC-LZ3) (5M) (DMC-LZ5)/ 6k (4.5M) (DMC-LZ3) (4.5M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (3.5M) (DMC-LZ3)/ Extra optical zoom - (3M EZ) (2M EZ) (1M EZ) / 8.3k (DMC-LZ5) 7.5k ± (0.3M EZ) (DMC-LZ3) / (2.5M EZ) (2M EZ) ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set to...
... magnification (±: Available, -: Not available) Aspect ratio Maximum Picture size zoom magnification / (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ / (5M) (DMC-LZ3) (5M) (DMC-LZ5)/ 6k (4.5M) (DMC-LZ3) (4.5M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (3.5M) (DMC-LZ3)/ Extra optical zoom - (3M EZ) (2M EZ) (1M EZ) / 8.3k (DMC-LZ5) 7.5k ± (0.3M EZ) (DMC-LZ3) / (2.5M EZ) (2M EZ) ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set to...
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... of the screen is displayed and it to Tele again. ≥[OFF]: W ≥[ON]: W T T 1a 6a 24a W T 1a 8.3a 33a (DMC-LZ5) (DMC-LZ5) 1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom 3 Extra optical zoom • When using the digital zoom, the AF area on -screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving ...simple mode [ ]. • "EZ" is an abbreviation of [Extra optical Zoom]. • You can further enhance the zoom magnification with the 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/7.5k(DMC-LZ3) extra optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. ∫ Menu operation 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • When a scene mode is selected, press...
... of the screen is displayed and it to Tele again. ≥[OFF]: W ≥[ON]: W T T 1a 6a 24a W T 1a 8.3a 33a (DMC-LZ5) (DMC-LZ5) 1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom 3 Extra optical zoom • When using the digital zoom, the AF area on -screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving ...simple mode [ ]. • "EZ" is an abbreviation of [Extra optical Zoom]. • You can further enhance the zoom magnification with the 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/7.5k(DMC-LZ3) extra optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. ∫ Menu operation 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • When a scene mode is selected, press...
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... is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When auto bracket is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. (DMC-LZ5) • The exposure may not be compensated with 2/1.
... is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When auto bracket is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. (DMC-LZ5) • The exposure may not be compensated with 2/1.
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...the white balance vary depending on the left of the screen. (P86) - [ ENLARGE]: /Max. 6 pictures (DMC-LZ5)/Max. 3 pictures (DMC-LZ3) - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]/[ E-MAIL]: /Max. 8 pictures (DMC-LZ5)/Max. 5 pictures (DMC-LZ3) : High speed ; : Low speed ; : Unlimited¢1 ; The burst speed of a MultiMediaCard becomes even...Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/ second) Number of recordable pictures (pictures) 3¢2 DMC-LZ5: DMC-LZ5: max. 6 max. 8 2¢2 DMC-LZ3: DMC-LZ3: max. 3 max. 5 Depends on the approx. 1.5 remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card ...
...the white balance vary depending on the left of the screen. (P86) - [ ENLARGE]: /Max. 6 pictures (DMC-LZ5)/Max. 3 pictures (DMC-LZ3) - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]/[ E-MAIL]: /Max. 8 pictures (DMC-LZ5)/Max. 5 pictures (DMC-LZ3) : High speed ; : Low speed ; : Unlimited¢1 ; The burst speed of a MultiMediaCard becomes even...Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/ second) Number of recordable pictures (pictures) 3¢2 DMC-LZ5: DMC-LZ5: max. 6 max. 8 2¢2 DMC-LZ3: DMC-LZ3: max. 3 max. 5 Depends on the approx. 1.5 remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card ...
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.... While the self-timer is set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When burst mode is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. (DMC-LZ5) • When the flash is activated or [STARRY SKY] in scene mode is selected, you can take only 1 picture. Advanced • When burst mode is...
.... While the self-timer is set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When burst mode is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. (DMC-LZ5) • When the flash is activated or [STARRY SKY] in scene mode is selected, you can take only 1 picture. Advanced • When burst mode is...
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... is weaker than usual. • The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to be displayed, set [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5), auto bracket, burst mode. The exposure and the white balance are displayed for PC connection.) ∫ Age display setting • If you do not want...
... is weaker than usual. • The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to be displayed, set [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5), auto bracket, burst mode. The exposure and the white balance are displayed for PC connection.) ∫ Age display setting • If you do not want...
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... automatically. 54 VQT0V07 High Sensitivity mode Press [ MENU SET ] to stop recording. • If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in microphone. (DMC-LZ5) 2 Press the shutter button fully to display the [SCENE MODE] R 21ĺ menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode sets the ISO sensitivity higher...
... automatically. 54 VQT0V07 High Sensitivity mode Press [ MENU SET ] to stop recording. • If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in microphone. (DMC-LZ5) 2 Press the shutter button fully to display the [SCENE MODE] R 21ĺ menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode sets the ISO sensitivity higher...
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... time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio. (DMC-LZ5) • You cannot record audio. (DMC-LZ3) • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • When you set to... QVGA (320k240 pixels). (±: Available, -: Not available) Item 30fpsVGA 10fpsVGA 30fpsQVGA 10fpsQVGA SD Memory Card ± ± ± ± Built-in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic...
... time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio. (DMC-LZ5) • You cannot record audio. (DMC-LZ3) • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • When you set to... QVGA (320k240 pixels). (±: Available, -: Not available) Item 30fpsVGA 10fpsVGA 30fpsQVGA 10fpsQVGA SD Memory Card ± ± ± ± Built-in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic...