Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lz30 Owners Manual For Advances Features

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
TV, computer, printer
No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. ●Not connected correctly (→102). ●The television has not been switched to auxiliary input.  ●Check the [Video Out] setting (NTSC/PAL) on the camera. (DMC-LZ30PU only.) (→50)
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) and play on camera (→102).
Picture is not displayed on full TV screen. ●Check [TV Aspect] settings (→50).
Cannot communicate with the computer. ●Not connected correctly (→107). ●Check whether computer has recognized camera. → Select [PC] when connecting the camera to your computer (→107). → T

urn the camera off and then on again. 
Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory). ●Disconnect USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect with card in place.
Computer does not recognize card. (When using an SDXC Memory Cards) →  Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC Memory Cards.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
 →  A message prom

pting you to format the card may appear when you connect it. Do not format the 
card.
 →  If the [Access] indicator on the LCD m

onitor does not go off, turn the camera off before 
disconnecting the USB connection cable.
Cannot print when connecting to printer. ●Printer not compatible with PictBridge. ●Select [PictBridge(PTP)] when connecting the camera to your printer (→109).
Cannot print the date.  ●Make date printing settings before printing. →  With the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” softwa re on the CD-ROM (supplied): Select “with dates” within 
print settings.
 ●Use [Date Stamp] function when taking a picture (→90).
The edges of pictures are cut off when printing. ●Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing. (Consult printer operating manual.) ●The pictures were recorded in  aspect ratio. → If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.
Cannot print panorama pictures properly. ●The aspect ratio of panorama pictures is different from that of regular still pictures, and some 
panorama pictures may not be printed correctly.
 → Use a printer with support for panorama pictures. (Refer to the instruction manual for the printer

.)
 →  We recommend

 adjusting the size of a picture in accordance with print paper using the 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the CD-ROM (supplied).  
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
Others
Menu not displayed in desired language. ●Change [Language] setting (→51).
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] (→88).
AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated. ●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF] (→88). ●Not illuminated in bright locations.
Camera is hot. ●Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality.
Lens makes a clicking noise. ●When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor brightness may also 
change, but this is due to aperture settings being made. (Does not af fect recording.)
Clock is incorrect. ●Camera has been left for a long period. → Reset the clock (→25). ●A long time was taken to set the clock (clock will be behind by the same lapse of time).
When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the subject 
become colored.
 ●Pictures may be slightly warped or colored around the edges, depending on the zoom ratio, but this 
is not a fault.
Zoom movement stops momentarily. ●The zoom movement stops momentarily during Extended optical zoom operation, but this is not a 
malfunction.
Zoom does not reach the maximum ratio. ●If the zoom ratio stops at 3x, [Macro Zoom] has been set (→61).
File numbers are not recorded in sequence. ●File numbers are reset when new folders are created (→108).
File numbers have jumped backwards. ●Batteries were removed/inserted with the camera turned on. (Numbers may jump backwards if folde
r/file numbers are not correctly recorded.)  
						

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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 and/or sound.
 • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
 • Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
 • If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly

, turn this unit off and remove the battery. Then reinsert the battery and turn 
this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
 • If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/ or sound may be adversely affected.
 ●Do not extend the supplied cord or cable. ●Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can 
cause surface damage or coating to peel).
 ●Never leave the camera and the batteries in a car or on a car hood in the summer . 
Doing so may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, overheating, fire or a battery 
explosion due to the high temperature.
Caring for your camera
To clean your camera, remove the batteries and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. ●Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping again with a dry cloth. ●Do not use benzine, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the 
outer casing and finish of the camera.
 ●If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully .
When not using for a while
 ●Turn off the camera before removing batteries and card. ●Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ●Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in a drawer, etc.  
						

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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. ●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 completely delete the data 
from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards, 
we recommend physically destroying them or using commercially available computer 
data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card. Data within 
memory cards should be managed responsibly.
LCD Monitor
 ●Do not press hard on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage 
the monitor. 
 ●In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the LCD monitor 
may appear slightly darker than normal immediately after the camera is turned on. 
Normal brightness will return once the internal components have warmed up.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. 
However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. 
This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective 
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be 
recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.  
						

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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)) location with 
low humidity (40%RH to 60%RH), where the temperature does not change sharply .
 • Keep batteries away from toddlers and children. ●Do not drop, throw, or subject batteries to other strong impact. • If you drop the batteries accidentally, make sure that the terminals have not been 
damaged.
 • Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, deformation, discoloration, etc. If battery leakage occurs, remove the batteries, thoroughly wipe dry the battery 
compartment, and then insert new batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries.
 ●Always use the batteries in dry and clean conditions. • Do not immerse the batteries in water or seawater or wet the terminals. • If there is any foreign substance such as grease or dirt on the battery poles, the recording/playback time may become extremely short. Before inserting the batteries, 
carefully clean the poles with a soft dry cloth.
 ●Do not peel off or scratch the battery covering. • Do not use commercially available batteries that are entirely or partly uncovered. Do not use batteries with flat  poles. Using such batteries may cause leakage, heat 
generation or explosion.
 ●Take spare batteries when going out. • Be aware that the recording time is reduced in low temperature conditions such as at  a ski slope. Battery performance deteriorates when the ambient temperature is low 
(10
 °C (50 °F) or less) and the recording/playback time may become extremely short. 
In particular

, when using alkaline batteries, warm them in your pocket etc. before 
using them. Make sure that pocket heaters or metal objects such as lighters do not 
come into contact with the batteries when warming them in your pocket etc.  The 
battery performance will recover when the temperature returns to normal.
 • Battery performance may vary greatly depending on the brand used, the storage life  from the date of manufacture, and the storage conditions of the batteries.
 • Depending on the temperature and the conditions of use, the camera may not operate properly or the batteries may run out (the remaining battery power may not 
be accurately displayed). This is not a malfunction.
 • Expended batteries may temporarily recover some performance if they are left for a period of time. However, they cannot be used for an extended period. Be sure to 
replace them with new batteries.  
						

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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 Ni-MH batteries. • When the batteries are used for the first time, or after having not been used for a long period of time, they may not fully charge. This is a characteristic of Ni-MH batteries 
and is not a malfunction. Battery performance will return to normal after a few 
charges and discharges.
 • We recommend charging the batteries after they are fully discharged. If you repeat charging before they are fully discharged, battery performance may be reduced. (This 
is called “memory ef

fect”.)  
If a “memory effect” occurs, continue using the batteries until the camera can no 
longer perform recording or playback and then charge them fully. Battery performance 
will be restored after a few charges and discharges.
 • Once the Ni-MH batteries have reached full charge, do not continue to charge them. • Over time, Ni-MH batteries naturally discharge and their performance lowers even if  they are not used. If the batteries are left in the camera in this condition, they will be 
drained excessively and may become unusable even if they are charged again.
 • When storing the batteries for a long period of time, we recommend charging them once a year. Remove the batteries from the camera and store them again after they 
have been completely expended.
 • Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. Battery performance gradually decreases over time as you keep using them and time goes by. If the length of time you can use 
the camera is extremely short even after fully charging the batteries, they may have 
exceeded their life span. Purchase new batteries.
 • Read the operating instructions for the battery charger.
Disposing of used rechargeable batteries
 ●Insulate the terminals using adhesive tape etc. ●Do not disassemble the batteries.  
						

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Usage cautions and notes
Lens
 ●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. (Refer to the tripod instructions.) ●You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.
Personal Information
If birthdays are set in [Baby] Mode, keep in mind that the camera and recorded pictures 
will contain personal information.
 ●Disclaimer • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations.
 
Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result 
of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
 ●When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera • To protect your personal information, please reset the settings (→50). • If

 any pictures are contained in the built-in memory, copy (→101) them to a memory card 
if necessary, and then format (→51) the built-in memory.
 • Remove the memory card from the camera. • When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be returned to the  initial purchase state.
 • If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction, consult with the dealer or nearest Service Center.
 ●When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see “When disposing of/
transferring memory cards” in the previous section (→124).
 ●When uploading pictures to online services • Pictures may contain information that can be used for identifying individuals, such as titles, recording dates, and location information. When uploading pictures to online 
services, check carefully before uploading.  
						

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