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Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1C39 DMC-LZ7 DMC-LZ6 PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1C39 DMC-LZ7 DMC-LZ6 PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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...for purchasing this opportunity to the manufacturer's instructions. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE...Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for the purpose of private use may be restricted. 2 VQT1C39 of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is located ...
...for purchasing this opportunity to the manufacturer's instructions. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE...Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for the purpose of private use may be restricted. 2 VQT1C39 of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is located ...
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...splashes on Disposal in your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ∫ Care of sand or dust. - This camera may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged. • We strongly recommend you do... not leave the camera in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Places where ...
...splashes on Disposal in your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ∫ Care of sand or dust. - This camera may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged. • We strongly recommend you do... not leave the camera in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Places where ...
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...29 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ 29 • Using the Easy zoom 30 • Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom 31 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 32 Playing Back/Deleting Pictures 33 Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor... 35 • Changing the information displayed 35 • Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode 37 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 38 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 42...
...29 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ 29 • Using the Easy zoom 30 • Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom 31 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 32 Playing Back/Deleting Pictures 33 Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor... 35 • Changing the information displayed 35 • Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode 37 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 38 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 42...
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... Others Screen Display 93 Cautions for Use 95 Message Display 97 Troubleshooting 99 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 105 Specifications 108 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 112 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .........113 Customer Services...
... Others Screen Display 93 Cautions for Use 95 Message Display 97 Troubleshooting 99 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 105 Specifications 108 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 112 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .........113 Customer Services...
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...-LZ7 K1HA08CD0013 2 DMC-LZ6 • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in memory when you are optional. Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the...
...-LZ7 K1HA08CD0013 2 DMC-LZ6 • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in memory when you are optional. Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the...
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...)/White balance fine adjustment (P61)/Backlight compensation in the string with illustrations below. e.g.: When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it . 17 Lens barrel 18 Card door (P15) 7 [MENU/SET] button (P20) 8 [DISPLAY] (P35)/[HIGH ANGLE] (P37) button 9 [FUNC]...dial (P18) 14 Shutter button (P24, 53) 15 Camera ON/OFF switch (P10, 17) 19 20 19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (DMC-LZ7) [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (DMC-LZ6) (P85, 88, 92) 20 [DC IN] socket (P85, 88) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6PP; optional). 21 22 21 Battery...
...)/White balance fine adjustment (P61)/Backlight compensation in the string with illustrations below. e.g.: When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it . 17 Lens barrel 18 Card door (P15) 7 [MENU/SET] button (P20) 8 [DISPLAY] (P35)/[HIGH ANGLE] (P37) button 9 [FUNC]...dial (P18) 14 Shutter button (P24, 53) 15 Camera ON/OFF switch (P10, 17) 19 20 19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (DMC-LZ7) [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (DMC-LZ6) (P85, 88, 92) 20 [DC IN] socket (P85, 88) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6PP; optional). 21 22 21 Battery...
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.... 1 Insert the batteries. (P15) 3 Play back the pictures. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to record and playback pictures with the camera. Preparation Quick Guide This is an overview of battery in use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on [BATTERY TYPE] in.... (P20) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P24) 10 VQT1C39 Refer to P16 when you use a card. 2 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P17) • Select the type of how to view. (P33) • When you do not use on...
.... 1 Insert the batteries. (P15) 3 Play back the pictures. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to record and playback pictures with the camera. Preparation Quick Guide This is an overview of battery in use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on [BATTERY TYPE] in.... (P20) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P24) 10 VQT1C39 Refer to P16 when you use a card. 2 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P17) • Select the type of how to view. (P33) • When you do not use on...
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...Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (optional) • One of the following malfunctions can be used, rechargeable batteries manufactured by Panasonic. The battery indication does not appear when using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is not displayed correctly. Be sure to replace them with...8226; If rechargeable batteries are recommended. • Battery performance may recover some performance if left for high-drain equipment such as digital cameras. • We recommend using the batteries listed above. If you insert batteries for longer battery life. Data written to conserve ...
...Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (optional) • One of the following malfunctions can be used, rechargeable batteries manufactured by Panasonic. The battery indication does not appear when using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is not displayed correctly. Be sure to replace them with...8226; If rechargeable batteries are recommended. • Battery performance may recover some performance if left for high-drain equipment such as digital cameras. • We recommend using the batteries listed above. If you insert batteries for longer battery life. Data written to conserve ...
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...not charge fully. Observe the following . • If there is particularly true when using oxyride or alkaline batteries so warm them in the camera. • Batteries with the covering partly or fully peeled off or scratch the covering on the battery poles, you charge the batteries before...with unusual shapes cause leakage, heat generation or explosion if inserted in your pocket etc. This is flat. pole is called "memory effect". Turn the camera off . • The - Clean the battery poles and the battery recharger terminals with a soft, dry cloth. • When charging batteries for ...
...not charge fully. Observe the following . • If there is particularly true when using oxyride or alkaline batteries so warm them in the camera. • Batteries with the covering partly or fully peeled off or scratch the covering on the battery poles, you charge the batteries before...with unusual shapes cause leakage, heat generation or explosion if inserted in your pocket etc. This is flat. pole is called "memory effect". Turn the camera off . • The - Clean the battery poles and the battery recharger terminals with a soft, dry cloth. • When charging batteries for ...
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...discharged. Preparation ∫ Battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in the camera they will be left in normal picture mode [ ]) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ7: batteries (supplied or Approx. 250 pictures optional) (Approx. 125 min) ... by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB) • Starting recording 30 seconds after they may become unusable even if charged. • When storing the batteries for...
...discharged. Preparation ∫ Battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in the camera they will be left in normal picture mode [ ]) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ7: batteries (supplied or Approx. 250 pictures optional) (Approx. 125 min) ... by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB) • Starting recording 30 seconds after they may become unusable even if charged. • When storing the batteries for...
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... the battery is 0 °C (32 °F) and other recording conditions comply with CIPA standard.) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ7: batteries (supplied or Approx. 50 pictures optional) (Approx. 25 min) DMC-LZ6: Approx. 55 pictures (Approx. 27 min.... [e.g. Preparation The number of batteries used. • We recommend using power save mode (P21) or economy mode (P21) or turning off the camera frequently while recording to about 1/4 in number of pictures.] The number of recordable pictures in low temperatures (In normal picture mode [ ] when the ...
... the battery is 0 °C (32 °F) and other recording conditions comply with CIPA standard.) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ7: batteries (supplied or Approx. 50 pictures optional) (Approx. 25 min) DMC-LZ6: Approx. 55 pictures (Approx. 27 min.... [e.g. Preparation The number of batteries used. • We recommend using power save mode (P21) or economy mode (P21) or turning off the camera frequently while recording to about 1/4 in number of pictures.] The number of recordable pictures in low temperatures (In normal picture mode [ ] when the ...
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.... • Select the battery type being used in [BATTERY TYPE] in memory or the card is turned on the camera may not be stored properly. • Do not insert or remove the batteries or the card while this unit is being... memory or the card may be damaged if it . Inserting and Removing the Batteries/the Card (Optional) • Check that the camera is not fully inserted. 3 1 Close the battery door and the card door. 2 Slide the battery door and the card door...). • You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using Panasonic's card. 15 VQT1C39
.... • Select the battery type being used in [BATTERY TYPE] in memory or the card is turned on the camera may not be stored properly. • Do not insert or remove the batteries or the card while this unit is being... memory or the card may be damaged if it . Inserting and Removing the Batteries/the Card (Optional) • Check that the camera is not fully inserted. 3 1 Close the battery door and the card door. 2 Slide the battery door and the card door...). • You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using Panasonic's card. 15 VQT1C39
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... Card in equipment that can inhibit writing and formatting a card. (When the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it . Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P84) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to write or delete data on a card. ∫.... • Picture size is fixed to QVGA (320k240 pixels) when recording motion pictures to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is compatible with SD Memory Cards...
... Card in equipment that can inhibit writing and formatting a card. (When the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it . Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P84) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to write or delete data on a card. ∫.... • Picture size is fixed to QVGA (320k240 pixels) when recording motion pictures to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is compatible with SD Memory Cards...
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... item. • 3/4: Set the display order for approximately 3 months even if the batteries are removed. • You can set . • Turn the camera off after setting the clock. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when... Press 3421 to select the date and time. • When batteries have been inserted for more than 3 hours, the clock setting is stored in the camera for the date and time. 17 VQT1C39 Then set the mode dial to a recording mode to 2099. Preparation • : Cancel without setting the clock....
... item. • 3/4: Set the display order for approximately 3 months even if the batteries are removed. • You can set . • Turn the camera off after setting the clock. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when... Press 3421 to select the date and time. • When batteries have been inserted for more than 3 hours, the clock setting is stored in the camera for the date and time. 17 VQT1C39 Then set the mode dial to a recording mode to 2099. Preparation • : Cancel without setting the clock....
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... select the item to set. (P19) Set the pattern of the LCD monitor is reduced, and the LCD monitor is turned off automatically while the camera is not in the following cases. - optional) - When connecting to have the recording information and histogram displayed when the guide lines are displayed. [REC....about 15 seconds or for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel power save mode. • Power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.] when economy mode is activated and [5MIN.] ...
... select the item to set. (P19) Set the pattern of the LCD monitor is reduced, and the LCD monitor is turned off automatically while the camera is not in the following cases. - optional) - When connecting to have the recording information and histogram displayed when the guide lines are displayed. [REC....about 15 seconds or for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel power save mode. • Power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.] when economy mode is activated and [5MIN.] ...
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...). • The access time for a card. (Max. When using the built-in memory may be damaged and this unit. - Turn the camera off .) • Replace with new batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries. • It does not appear when you to display information while taking...card may no longer operate normally. - optional) connected. 8 Number of recordable pictures or take pictures without displaying any information. This allows you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6PP; Remove the batteries or the card (if used). - about 7 sec.) 11 Shutter speed (P24) 12 Aperture value...
...). • The access time for a card. (Max. When using the built-in memory may be damaged and this unit. - Turn the camera off .) • Replace with new batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries. • It does not appear when you to display information while taking...card may no longer operate normally. - optional) connected. 8 Number of recordable pictures or take pictures without displaying any information. This allows you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6PP; Remove the batteries or the card (if used). - about 7 sec.) 11 Shutter speed (P24) 12 Aperture value...
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... cm (1.64 feet) to ¶ (Wide)/1.2 m (3.94 feet) to ¶ (Tele). • The subject is not focused in the following cases. - A B C A: When holding the camera vertically B: Flash C: AF assist lamp 2 Aim the AF area to red or the AF area is beyond the focus range of the subject. When the... indication blinks (green) - When the AF area turns white to the point you turn this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the...
... cm (1.64 feet) to ¶ (Wide)/1.2 m (3.94 feet) to ¶ (Tele). • The subject is not focused in the following cases. - A B C A: When holding the camera vertically B: Flash C: AF assist lamp 2 Aim the AF area to red or the AF area is beyond the focus range of the subject. When the... indication blinks (green) - When the AF area turns white to the point you turn this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the...
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... recorded picture will differ if the color of the subject. When taking a picture in the picture may become dark. ∫ Using the flash If the camera determines that the place where the picture is being taken is dark, the flash is activated when the shutter button is pressed fully. (When the... match the recording. (P38) • When you press the shutter button, the LCD monitor may not be affected. • Make sure not to shake the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with auto white balance. When there are both...
... recorded picture will differ if the color of the subject. When taking a picture in the picture may become dark. ∫ Using the flash If the camera determines that the place where the picture is being taken is dark, the flash is activated when the shutter button is pressed fully. (When the... match the recording. (P38) • When you press the shutter button, the LCD monitor may not be affected. • Make sure not to shake the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with auto white balance. When there are both...
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...the jitter alert A appears. We recommend using a tripod. The use a tripod, be careful how you hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. 4 Press the shutter button fully. • You can repeatedly retry AF/AE lock before pressing the shutter button fully....AF area. 3 In this case, 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus the camera on the screen. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is slowed in the following picture, you will be slower particularly in [SLOW SHUTTER] (P67) 26 ...
...the jitter alert A appears. We recommend using a tripod. The use a tripod, be careful how you hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. 4 Press the shutter button fully. • You can repeatedly retry AF/AE lock before pressing the shutter button fully....AF area. 3 In this case, 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus the camera on the screen. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is slowed in the following picture, you will be slower particularly in [SLOW SHUTTER] (P67) 26 ...