Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lz5 Operating Instructions

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 The available flash range is an approximation.
 Refer to P63 for the ISO sensitivity.
 Refer to P25 for the focus range.
 If ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when  using the flash, it will be automatically 
increased to a maximum of [ISO400].
 To avoid noise, we recommend  decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P63) or 
setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P68)
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢3 The shutter speed changes depending  on the slow shutter setting. (P67)
 There may be differences in the above  shutter speeds in scene mode.
– [NIGHT SCENERY] (P51):
8 to 1/2000th
– [FIREWORKS] (P53): 1/4th, 1 second
– [STARRY SKY] (P53): 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
 Do not look directly at the flash at close range when it is activated.
 If you bring the flash too close to an 
object, the object may be distorted or 
discolored by the heat or lighting from 
the flash.
 Do not cover the photo flash with your  fingers or other objects.
 While the flash is charged, the screen 
turns off and you cannot take pictures.  The status indicator lights. [Except 
when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; 
optional).]
If the remaining battery power is low, 
the screen may be turned off for a 
longer period of time.
 If you press the shutter button halfway 
when the flash is activated, the flash icon 
turns red.
 When the jitter alert appears, we 
recommend using a tripod.
 When you take a picture beyond the  available flash range, the exposure may 
not be adjusted properly and the picture 
may become bright or dark.
 When taking a picture with the flash, the 
white balance is autom atically adjusted 
[except for [ ] (Daylight)]. However, the 
white balance may not be properly 
adjusted if the flash level is insufficient. 
(P62)
 When the shutter speed is fast, the flash 
effect may not be sufficient.
 If you repeat taking a picture, it may not 
actually be taken even if the flash is 
activated. Take a picture after the access 
indication disappears.
 The red-eye reduction effect differs  between people. Also, if the subject was 
far away from the camera or was not 
looking at the first flash, the effect may not 
be evident.
 When you set burst mode or auto bracket, 
only 1 picture is recorded for every flash 
activated.
Flash settingShutter speed  (Sec.)
:AUTO 1/30 to 1/2000
:AUTO/
Red-eye reduction 1/30 to 1/2000
: Forced ON
: Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction 1/30 to 1/2000
: Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction 1/8
¢
3 to 1/2000
: Forced OFF 1/8
¢3 to 1/2000
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Taking Pictures with 
the Self-timer
1Press  2 [ ] to select the 
self-timer mode.
: Self-timer set to 10 seconds
;
: Self-timer set to 2 seconds ;
No display: canceled
2 Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus and then press it fully to 
take the picture.
A: Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
 B: Press the shutter button fully to take 
the picture.
 The self-timer indicator  C blinks and the 
shutter is activated 
after 10 seconds (or 
2 seconds).
 If you press [MENU/SET] while the  self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is 
canceled.
 When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient 
way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing 
the shutter button.
 When you press the shutter button once  fully, the subject is automatically focused 
just before recording. In dark places, the 
self-timer indicator will blink and then may 
turn on brightly operating as an AF assist 
lamp (P67) to allow the camera to focus 
on the subject.
 In simple mode [ ], the self-timer is fixed 
to 10 seconds.
 When you set the self-timer in burst mode,  the camera starts taking a picture 2 or 
10 seconds after the shutter button is 
pressed. The number of pictures taken at 
one time is fixed to 3.
 We recommend using a tripod when  recording with the self-timer. (When you 
use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable 
when the camera is attached to it.)
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Compensating the 
Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve 
appropriate exposure due to the difference 
in brightness between the subject and the 
background. Look at the following 
examples.
Under exposed
Compensate the exposure towards 
positive.Properly exposed
Over exposed
Compensate the exposure towards negative.
1Press  3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] 
appears, compensate the 
exposure with 2/ 1.
 You can compensate from [ j2 EV] to 
[ i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
 Select [0 EV] to return to the original  exposure.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
 You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to finish.
 EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the 
CCD by the aperture value and the shutter 
speed.
 The exposure compensation value 
appears on the lower left of the screen.
 The set exposure value is memorized  even if the camera is turned off.
 The compensation range of the exposure  will be limited depending on the 
brightness of the subject.
 Exposure cannot be compensated when  using [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.
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Taking Pictures using 
Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically 
recorded in the selected exposure 
compensation range each time the shutter 
button is pressed. You can select the 
picture with the desired exposure from the 
3 pictures with different exposures.
1Press  3 [ ] several times until 
[AUTO BRACKET] appears, set 
the compensation range of the 
exposure with  2/1.
 You can select [OFF] (0), [ d1/3 EV], 
[ d 2/3 EV] or [ d1EV].
 When you do not use auto bracket,  select [OFF] (0).
2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
 You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to finish.
 When setting auto bracket, the auto 
bracket icon [ ] appears on the lower 
left of the screen.
 When taking pictures using auto bracket 
after setting the exposure compensation 
range, the pictures taken are based on the 
selected exposure compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the 
exposure compensation value appears on 
the lower left of the screen.  The auto bracket setting is canceled if the 
camera is turned off.
 When setting auto bracket and burst mode  simultaneously, auto bracket will be 
performed.
 When auto bracket is set, the auto review  function is activated regardless of the auto 
review setting. (The picture 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 auto bracket depending on the 
brightness of the subject.
 When the flash is activated or  [STARRY SKY] in scene mode is 
selected, you can take only 1 picture.
 If the number of recordable pictures is 2 or  less, you cannot take pictures by setting 
auto bracket.
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Optical Image 
Stabilizer
This mode detects jitter and compensates 
for it.
1Press and hold the optical image 
stabilizer button  A until 
[STABILIZER] appears.
2 Press 3 4 to select the 
stabilizer function mode and then 
press [MENU/SET].
∫ Demonstration of the optical image 
stabilizer (Demonstration Mode)
Press  1 to display the demonstration. After 
the demonstration ends, the screen returns 
to the stabilizer function mode selection 
menu. Press  1 again if you want to exit the 
demonstration before it ends. While the 
demonstration is displayed, the optical  zoom is fixed to Wide (1k) and the zoom 
function cannot be activated. You also 
cannot take pictures.
 The stabilizer function may not be 
effective in the following cases.
– When there is a lot of jitter.
– When the zoom magnification is high
– In digital zoom range.
– When taking pictures while following a  moving subject.
– When the shutter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures indoors or in dark 
places.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press 
the shutter button.
 In simple mode [ ], the setting is fixed to  [MODE1] and in [STARRY SKY] (P53) in 
scene mode it is fixed to [OFF]. The 
stabilizer function mode selection menu 
does not appear.
 In motion picture mode [ ], [MODE2]  cannot be set.
MODE1
() The stabilizer operates 
continuously and can assist 
during photo composition.
MODE2
() The jitter is compensated for 
when the shutter button is 
pressed. There is a greater 
stabilizing effect.
OFF
() When you want to take a picture 
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DEMO
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Taking Pictures using 
Burst Mode
1Press the burst mode button to 
switch the burst mode setting.
: High speed
;
: Low speed ;
:Unlimited
¢1
;
No display: canceled
¢ 1 Depends on the memory size, 
battery power, picture size and 
quality (compression).
2 Take a picture.
 Hold down the shutter button fully to 
activate the burst mode.
∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst 
mode
¢ 2 The burst speed is constant regardless 
of the transfer speed of the card.  The number of pictures indicated is when 
the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and 
the flash is not activated.
 In simple mode [ ], the settings become 
as follows. [ ] appears on the left of the 
screen. (P88)
– [ ENLARGE]: /Max. 6 pictures (DMC-LZ5)/Max. 3 
pictures (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3)
–[ 4 qk6q/10 k15cm]/[ E-MAIL]:
/Max. 8 pictures (DMC-LZ5)/Max. 5 
pictures (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3)
 When the burst mode setting is set to 
Unlimited
– You can take pictures until the capacity  of the built-in memory or the card is full.
– The burst speed will become slower  halfway. The burst speed of a 
MultiMediaCard becomes even slower 
than that of an SD Memory Card. 
However, the exact timing of this 
depends on the number of recordable 
pictures and the card.
 The focus is fixed when the first picture is  taken.
 When the self-timer is used, the number  of recordable pictures in burst mode is 
fixed to 3.
 Burst mode is not canceled when the  camera is switched off.
 When auto bracket and burst mode are 
set simultaneously, auto bracket will be 
performed.
 The exposure and the white balance vary 
depending on the burst mode setting. 
When burst mode is set to [ ] or 
[ ], they are fixed to the values set for 
the first picture.
When the burst speed is set to [ ], 
they are adjusted each time you take a 
picture.
 When burst mode is set, the auto review  function is activated regardless of the auto 
review setting. (The picture is not 
Burst speed  (pictures/second)Number of recordable  pictures (pictures)
3¢ 2DMC-LZ5:
max. 6
DMC-LZ4/
DMC-LZ3: max. 3 DMC-LZ5:
max. 8
DMC-LZ4/
DMC-LZ3: max. 5
2
¢
2
approx. 1.5 Depends on the 
remaining capacity of the 
built-in memory/card.
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enlarged.) You cannot 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.Economizing Power 
Consumption
The brightness of the screen is reduced 
and the camera operates in the following 
way. Other operations operate in the same 
way as recording mode [ ]. Refer to P20 
for the setting method.
Conditions:
 When 15 seconds pass without any 
operation.
 When 5 seconds pass without any  operation after taking a picture. (Only 
effective when [ECONOMY] in the 
[SETUP] menu is set to [LEVEL 2].) (P22)
Operation:
 The [MONITOR OFF] message blinks and  then the LCD monitor turns off and the 
status indicator lights.
How to turn the LCD monitor on again:
Press any button.
Power save:
The camera turns off and power save mode 
is activated when 2 minutes pass without 
any operation. Press the shutter button 
halfway or turn the camera off and on to 
cancel power save mode.
 Economy mode is not activated in the  following cases. (Power save mode is 
activated.)
– While the menu screen is displayed.
– While the self-timer is set.
 Power save mode is not activated when  using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; 
optional).
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Taking Close-up 
Pictures 
This mode allows you to take close-up 
pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking 
pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of 
a subject as close as 5 cm (0.16 feet) from 
the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost 
to Wide (1k).
∫ Focus range
 We recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P42) in macro mode.
 When a subject is close to the camera, the  effective focus range (depth of field) is 
significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the 
distance between the camera and the 
subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on 
it again.
 If the distance between the camera and 
the subject is beyond the focus range of 
the camera, the picture may not be 
properly focused even if the focus 
indication lights.
 Macro mode gives priority to a subject  close to the camera. Therefore, if the 
distance between the camera and the 
subject is more than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it 
takes longer to focus on it in macro mode 
than normal picture mode.
 The available flash range is about 50 cm  (1.64 feet) to 4.2 m (13.8 feet) (Wide). 
(When the ISO sensitivity is set to 
[AUTO].)  We recommend setting the flash to 
Forced OFF [ ] when you take pictures 
at close range.
 When you take pictures at close range,  the resolution of the periphery of the 
picture may decrease sli ghtly. This is not a 
malfunction.
5 cm
\(0.16 fT
W
50 cm
\(1.64 f
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Scene Mode
When you select a scene mode to match 
the subject and recording situation, the 
camera sets the optimal exposure and hue 
to obtain the desired picture.
Two frequently used scenes can be set to 
the mode dials [ ] and [ ].
 Refer to P50  to 55 for each scene menu.
1Press 3/ 4 to select the scene 
mode.
Press  4 at  A to switch to the next 
menu screen.
 If [SCENE MODE] menu does not 
appear, press [MENU/SET] to display 
the [SCENE MODE] menu.
 When you press 1 , explanations about 
each scene mode are displayed. (When 
you press  2, the screen returns to the 
[SCENE MODE] menu.)
2 Press [MENU/SET].
∫ About the menu screen items
 There are 5 menu screens (1/5, 2/5, 3/5,  4/5 and 5/5).  You can switch menu screens from any 
menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
∫ Setting frequently used scenes to the 
mode dials [ ] and [ ].
1 Set [SCENE MENU] in the [SETUP] 
menu to [OFF]. (P23)
2 Press  3/4 to select the scene mode 
and then press [MENU/SET].
 When the mode dial is set to [ ] or  [ ], the selected scene mode is 
activated and the [SCENE MODE] menu 
is not displayed. This is convenient as you 
do not need to select the scene mode in 
the [SCENE MODE] menu every time you 
take pictures.
 When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the 
purpose, the hue of the picture may differ 
from the actual scene.
 When you want to change the brightness  of the picture to be recorded, compensate 
the exposure (P43). (However, the 
exposure cannot be compensated in 
[STARRY SKY].)
 Press  2 and then press  3/4 in the 
[SCENE MODE] menu to select either the 
[REC] menu icon [ ] (P61) or the 
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[SETUP] menu icon [ ] (P20) and set the 
desired items.
 The following cannot be set in scene  mode because the camera automatically 
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
– [W.BALANCE]
– [SENSITIVITY]
– [COL.EFFECT]
– [PICT.ADJ.]
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P49)
The person stands out from the 
background and has a healthier 
complexion.
∫ Technique for Portrait mode
To increase the effective of this mode:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible 
to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective.
 This mode is only suitable when taking 
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P49)
The camera detects the face or skin area to 
achieve a smoother appearance of the skin 
than portrait mode.
∫
Technique for Soft skin mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible 
to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective.
 This mode is only suitable when taking 
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
 If a part of the background etc. is a color  close to skin color, this part is also 
smoothed.
 This mode may not be effective when  there is insufficient brightness.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P49)
The camera focuses preferentially on a 
distant subject. This allows you to take 
pictures of a wide landscape.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.
Portrait mode
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Soft skin mode
Scenery mode
MENUSET
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MENUSET
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