Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lz20 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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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.
  →  Connect with AV cable (supplied)...

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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. ●Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does...

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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...

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Usage cautions and notes
Memory cards
 ●To prevent damage to cards and data 
•A void 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.
 ●When disposing of/transferring memory cards  • If using the “format” or “delete” functions on your camera or computer, this only changes the file management information, and does not...

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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.
 • Be sure to store the batteries in cool (15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F))...

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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...

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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...

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Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Power SourceDC 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...

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Specifications
Recording mediaBuilt-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 2.0 (High Speed)
Analog video DMC-LZ20P: NTSC Composite
DMC-LZ20PU: NTSC / PAL Composite (Switched by menu)
Audio Audio line output (Monaural)
Terminal AV OUT/DIGITAL:...

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therefrom.
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and/or other countries.
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 • Other names, company names, and product names mentioned  in these instructions are trademarks or...