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About the Batteries
∫Usable batteries
 One of the following messages 
appears when you insert batteries for 
the first time, change the batteries 
when they become exhausted etc.
[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: 
OXYRIDE]/[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE 
SETTING: ALKALINE/Ni-MH]
If the batteries inserted are different 
from the type displayed in the 
message, set [BATTERY TYPE] in the 
[SETUP] menu. (P20)
 The battery type that is set can be 
distinguished by the color of the 
battery indication (blue or white).
– The battery indication does not appear 
when using the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC6PP; optional).
A:When oxyride batteries are selected
The battery indication turns blue.
B:When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are 
selected
The battery indication turns white.
¢An oxyride battery is a new type of 
non-rechargeable battery developed by 
Panasonic.
It has more power than a regular alkaline 
battery and is suitable for high-drain 
equipment such as digital cameras.
 We recommend using Panasonic 
batteries. If rechargeable batteries are to be used, 
rechargeable batteries manufactured by 
Panasonic are recommended.
 Battery performance may vary greatly 
depending on the brand used and the 
storage life and conditions of the batteries.
 Battery performance temporarily 
deteriorates in low temperature conditions 
[10 °C (50 °F) or less]. However, it 
recovers when the temperature returns to 
normal.
 Depending on the temperature and the 
conditions of use, the camera may not 
operate properly and the batteries may 
become exhausted without warning 
because the battery indication is not 
displayed correctly. This is not a 
malfunction.
 We recommend turning the camera off 
frequently while recording to conserve 
battery power for longer battery life. If you 
will be using the camera for long periods 
of time, using rechargeable Ni-MH 
batteries is recommended.
 Exhausted batteries may recover some 
performance if left for a period of time. 
However, they cannot be used for a long 
time. Be sure to replace them with new 
batteries.
∫Batteries that we cannot recommend 
for use in this unit
 Operation is not guaranteed when using 
the batteries listed above. The batteries 
can leak and the following malfunctions 
can occur:
– The remaining battery power is not 
displayed accurately.
– The camera does not turn on.
– Data written to the built-in memory or 
the card is damaged resulting in loss of 
the photographs. AA Oxyride batteries (supplied)
¢
AA Alkaline batteries (optional)
AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal 
hydride) batteries (optional)
3
Manganese 
batteriesLithium batteries
Nickel batteries Ni-Cd batteries
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∫Battery shapes that cannot be used
 Batteries with unusual shapes cause 
leakage, heat generation or explosion if 
inserted in the camera.
 Batteries with the covering partly or fully 
peeled off. Never use these batteries. 
(Refer to the illustration below.)
∫Proper Care and Handling of Batteries
Mishandling batteries may cause leakage, 
heat generation, fire or explosion. Observe 
the following.
 Do not heat or expose to flame.
 Do not splash batteries with water/sea 
water or wet battery terminals.
 Do not peel off or scratch the covering on 
batteries.
 Do not drop, throw or subject batteries to 
other strong impacts.
 Do not use batteries that show signs of 
leakage, deformation, discoloration etc.
 Do not store batteries in high humidity 
areas or high temperatures.
 Keep batteries away from children.
 Always use 2 new batteries of the same 
type when replacing batteries.
 Remove the batteries if you do not intend 
to use the unit for a long time.
 Batteries may heat up soon after you start 
using the unit. Turn the camera off and 
wait until the battery temperature 
decreases before removing them.
 Battery performance deteriorates and 
recording/playback time decreases when 
the ambient temperature is low [10 °C 
(50 °F) or less]. This is particularly true 
when using oxyride or alkaline batteries 
so warm them in your pocket etc. before 
using them. Make sure that no metal objects such as a lighter are placed 
together with the batteries when warming 
them in your pocket.
 If there is grease or dirt on the battery 
poles, the recording/playback time may 
become extremely short. Before inserting 
the batteries, clean the battery terminals 
with a soft, dry cloth.
∫Ni-MH Batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride)
You can use Ni-MH batteries after charging 
them with a nickel metal hydride battery 
charger. However, improper handling of the 
batteries may cause leakage, heat 
generation, fire or explosion. Observe the 
following.
 If there is dirt on the battery poles, you 
may not be able to charge normally. Clean 
the battery poles and the battery 
recharger terminals with a soft, dry cloth.
 When charging batteries for the first time, 
or after having not used them for a long 
period of time, they may not charge fully. 
This is a feature of Ni-MH batteries and is 
not a malfunction. Battery performance 
will become normal after a few charges 
and discharges.
 We recommend charging the batteries 
after they are fully discharged. If you 
charge the batteries before they are fully 
discharged, it can reduce battery 
performance. This is called “memory 
effect”.  All or part of the 
covering on the 
battery is peeled 
off.  The - pole is flat. 
If battery leakage occurs, remove the 
batteries and thoroughly wipe the leakage 
in the battery compartment. Insert new 
batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries.
If battery electrolyte spills on your hands 
or clothes, thoroughly wash them with 
water. Battery electrolyte can cause loss 
of sight if it comes into contact with your 
eyes. Do not rub your eyes. Wash them      
immediately with clean water and consult 
a doctor.
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 If “memory effect” occurs, continue using 
the batteries until the camera stops 
working and then charge them fully. 
Battery performance will be restored after 
a few charges and discharges. 
 Over time Ni-MH batteries naturally 
discharge and their capacity lowers even 
when they are not used.
 Once the batteries have reached full 
charge, do not continue to charge them.
 Do not peel off or scratch the covering on 
Ni-MH batteries.
 Read the operating instructions for the 
battery charger.
Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. Battery 
capacity gradually decreases over time. 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.
 Battery life differs depending on the 
conditions of storage and usage and the 
environment.
When not using the batteries for a long 
period of time
 If the batteries are left in the camera they 
will discharge. This is because a small 
electrical current continues to flow even 
when the camera is turned off. If the 
batteries continue to be left in the camera, 
they will discharge excessively and may 
become unusable even if charged.
 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 completely discharged.∫Battery life
The number of recordable pictures
(By CIPA standard in normal picture 
mode [ ])
Recording conditions 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 the 
camera is turned on. (When the optical 
image stabilizer function is set to 
[MODE1].)
Recording once every 30 seconds, with 
full flash every second recording.
 Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide 
or vice versa in every recording.
 Turning the camera off every 
10 recordings./Leaving the camera until 
the batteries cool down.
 CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & 
Imaging Products Association].
Batteries UsedNumber of 
recordable pictures
Panasonic Oxyride 
batteries (supplied or 
optional)DMC-LZ7:
Approx. 250 pictures
(Approx. 125 min)
DMC-LZ6:
Approx. 260 pictures
(Approx. 130 min)
Panasonic Alkaline 
batteries (optional)DMC-LZ7:
Approx. 150 pictures
(Approx. 75 min)
DMC-LZ6:
Approx. 160 pictures
(Approx. 80 min)
Fully charged 
Panasonic Ni-MH 
batteries (optional)DMC-LZ7:
Approx. 460 pictures
(Approx. 230 min)
DMC-LZ6:
Approx. 470 pictures
(Approx. 235 min)
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The number of recordable pictures in 
low temperatures
(In normal picture mode [ ] when the 
temperature is 0 °C (32 °F) and other 
recording conditions comply with CIPA 
standard.)
 Please note that the performance of 
oxyride batteries and alkaline batteries 
significantly decreases in low temperature 
conditions.Playback time
 The number of recordable pictures and 
playback time will vary depending on the 
operating conditions and how the battery 
is stored.
 The number of recordable pictures and 
the playback time will also vary depending 
on the brand and type of batteries used.
 We recommend using power save mode 
(P21) or economy mode (P21) or turning 
off the camera frequently while recording 
to maintain battery power. The number of recordable pictures 
varies depending on the recording 
interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes 
longer, the number of recordable 
pictures decreases.
[e.g. When recording once every 
2 minutes, the number of recordable 
pictures decreases to about 1/4 in 
number of pictures.]Batteries UsedNumber of recordable 
pictures
Panasonic Oxyride 
batteries (supplied or 
optional)DMC-LZ7:
Approx. 50 pictures
(Approx. 25 min)
DMC-LZ6:
Approx. 55 pictures
(Approx. 27 min)
Panasonic Alkaline 
batteries (optional)DMC-LZ7:
Approx. 40 pictures
(Approx. 20 min)
DMC-LZ6:
Approx. 45 pictures
(Approx. 22 min)
Fully charged 
Panasonic Ni-MH 
batteries (optional)DMC-LZ7:
Approx. 380 pictures
(Approx. 190 min)
DMC-LZ6:
Approx. 390 pictures
(Approx. 195 min)
Batteries UsedContinuous playback 
time
Panasonic Oxyride 
batteries (supplied or 
optional)DMC-LZ7:
Approx. 430 min
DMC-LZ6:
Approx. 440 min
Panasonic Alkaline 
batteries (optional)DMC-LZ7:
Approx. 420 min
DMC-LZ6:
Approx. 430 min
Fully charged 
Panasonic Ni-MH 
batteries (optional)DMC-LZ7:
Approx. 610 min
DMC-LZ6:
Approx. 620 min
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Inserting and Removing 
the Batteries/the Card 
(Optional)
 Check that the camera is turned off.
 Use oxyride batteries (supplied), alkaline 
batteries (optional) or Ni-MH batteries 
(optional).
 Prepare a card (optional).
 You can record or play back pictures 
on the built-in memory when you are 
not using a card. (P16)
1Slide the battery door and the 
card door to open them.
2Batteries:
Insert the batteries with the 
+ and 
- poles aligned correctly.
Card:
Push it fully until it clicks being careful 
about the direction you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card 
until it clicks, then pull the card 
out upright. 
 Do not touch the connection terminals 
on the back side of the card. 
 The card may be damaged if it is not 
fully inserted.
31Close the battery door and the 
card door.
2Slide the battery door and the 
card door to the end and then 
close them firmly.
 If the card door cannot be completely 
closed, remove the card, check its 
direction and then insert it again.
 Select the battery type being used in 
[BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu. 
(P20)
 Remove the batteries after use.
 Do not remove the batteries until the 
LCD monitor and the status indicator 
(green) turn off as the settings on the 
camera may not be stored properly.
 Do not insert or remove the batteries or 
the card while this unit is turned on. 
The data on the built-in memory or the 
card may be damaged. Be careful 
particularly while the built-in memory 
or the card is being accessed. (P23)
 We recommend using Panasonic’s 
card.
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About the Built-in 
Memory/the Card 
(optional)
The built-in memory can be used as a 
temporary storage device when the card 
being used becomes full.
∫Built-in Memory [ ]
You can record or play back pictures 
with the built-in memory.
(The built-in memory cannot be used 
when a card is inserted.)
 The built-in memory capacity is about 
27 MB.
 Picture size is fixed to QVGA 
(320k240 pixels) when recording motion 
pictures to the built-in memory. (P53)
∫Card [ ]
When a card is inserted, you can record 
or play back pictures on a card.
∫Card (optional)
  The SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory 
Card and MultiMediaCard are small, 
lightweight, removable external cards. 
Read P5 for information about cards that 
can be used in this unit.
 The SDHC Memory Card is a memory 
card standard decided by the SD 
Association in 2006 for high capacity 
memory cards more than 2 GB.
 The reading/writing speed of an SD 
Memory Card and an SDHC Memory 
Card is fast. Both types of card are 
equipped with a Write-Protect switch A 
that can inhibit writing and formatting a 
card. (When the switch is slid to the 
[LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or 
delete data on the card and format it. 
When the switch is unlocked, these 
functions become available.)Please confirm the latest information on the 
following website.
http://panasonic.
co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
 This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is 
compatible with SD Memory Cards based 
on SD Memory Card Specifications and 
formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 
system. It is also compatible with SDHC 
Memory Cards based on SD Memory 
Card Specifications and formatted in 
FAT32 system.
 This camera is compatible with both an 
SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory 
Card. You can use an SDHC Memory 
Card in equipment that is compatible with 
SDHC Memory Cards however you 
cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in 
equipment that is only compatible with SD 
Memory Cards. (If you use an SDHC 
Memory Card in other equipment, always 
read the operating instructions for the 
other equipment.)
 Refer to P105 for information about the 
number of recordable pictures and the 
available recording time for each card.
 We recommend using High Speed SD 
Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards 
when recording motion pictures. (P54)
 The data on the built-in memory or the 
card may be damaged or lost due to 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or 
breakdown of the camera or the card. We 
recommend storing important data on a 
PC etc.
 Do not format the card on your PC or 
other equipment. Format it on the camera 
only to ensure proper operation. (P84)
 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
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Setting Date/Time 
(Clock Set)
∫Initial setting
The clock is not set, so the following screen 
appears when you turn the camera on.
A: [MENU/SET] button
B: Cursor buttons
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3421 to select the 
date and time.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P57)
2/1: Select the desired item
.3/4: Set the display order for the date 
and time. :     Cancel without setting the clock.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
 Turn the camera off after setting  the 
clock. Then set the mode dial to a 
recording mode to turn the camera on 
and check whether or not the clock 
setting is correct.
∫Changing the clock setting
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. 
(P67)
3Press 1 and then perform steps 
2 and 
3 to set the clock.
4Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
 You can also set the clock in the 
[SETUP] menu. (P20)
 When batteries have been inserted for 
more than 3 hours, the clock setting is 
stored in the camera for approximately 
3 months even if the batteries are 
removed.
 You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. 
The 24-hour system is used.
 If the clock is not set, the correct date 
cannot be printed when you stamp the 
date on the pictures with [DATE STAMP] 
(P76) or order a photo studio to print the 
pictures. (P79)
PLEASE SET THE CLOCK
CLOCK SETMENU
M/D/Y
JAN112007..0000:
CLOCK SET
SELECTSETEXITMENU
:
:
CANCEL
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About the Mode Dial
If you turn on this unit and then rotate 
the mode dial, you can not only switch 
between recording and playback but 
also switch to macro mode to take a 
close-up picture of a subject or to a 
scene mode that matches your 
recording purpose.
∫Switching the mode dial
Adjust part A to the desired mode. 
Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to 
adjust to each mode. (Do not adjust it to 
parts where there is no mode.)
 The above screen B appears on the LCD 
monitor if the mode dial is rotated. (P22)∫Basic
: Normal picture mode (P24)
Use this mode for normal recording.
: Simple mode (P27)
This mode is recommended for beginners.
: Playback mode (P33)
This mode allows you to play back 
recorded pictures.
∫Advanced
: Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode 
(P44)
This allows you to set the optimal ISO 
sensitivity and shutter speed according to 
the movement and the brightness of the 
subject.
: Macro mode (P45)
This mode allows you to take a close-up 
picture of a subject.
: Scene mode (P46)     
This allows you to take pictures that match 
the scene being recorded.
: Motion picture mode (P53)
This mode allows you to record motion 
pictures.
: Print mode (P88)
This mode allows you to print recorded 
pictures.
NORMAL PICTURE
SCN
A
B
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Setting the Menu
∫Displaying the menu screens
Press [MENU/SET].
e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is 
displayed.
A: Menu icons
B: Current page
C: Menu items and settings
 Rotate the zoom lever to switch to the 
next/previous page easily while selecting 
any item on the menu screen.
 The menu icons and the menu items that 
are displayed differ depending on the 
position of the mode dial.
∫About the menu icon

[REC] menu (P59):
This is displayed when the mode dial is set 
to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ].

[PLAY] menu (P72):
This is displayed when the mode dial is set 
to [ ].

[SCENE MODE] menu (P46):
This is displayed when the mode dial is set 
to [ ].

[SETUP] menu (P20):
This is displayed when the mode dial is set 
to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ].
∫Setting the menu items
 The following example shows how to set 
[AF MODE] when normal picture mode 
[ ] is selected.
1Press 3/4 to select the menu 
item.
 Press 4 at A to switch to the next 
menu screen.
2Press 1.
3Press 3/4 to select the setting.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
EXITMENUSELECT
AUTOSENSITIVITY
PICT.SIZEASPECT RATIO
AWBW.BALANCEREC1/3
QUALITY
AB
CEXITMENUSELECT
AUTOSENSITIVITY
SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE
ASPECT RATIO
AWBW.BALANCEREC1/3
QUALITY
EXITMENUSELECT
REC2/3
MODE1
OFF
ON
1
/
89Ù
AF MODE
BURST
AF ASSIST LAMPSLOW SHUTTER
STABILIZER
SELECT
REC2/3AF MODESTABILIZER
AF ASSIST LAMPSLOW SHUTTERBURSTSETMENU
SELECT
REC2/3AF MODESTABILIZER
AF ASSIST LAMPSLOW SHUTTERBURSTSETMENUSELECT
REC2/3AF MODESTABILIZER
AF ASSIST LAMPSLOW SHUTTERBURSTSETMENU
EXITMENUSELECT
REC2/3AF MODE
MENUSET
STABILIZER
AF ASSIST LAMPSLOW SHUTTER
BURSTMODE1
ON OFF
1
/
89Ù
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∫Closing the menu screen
Press [MENU/SET].
 When the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]/[ ]/[ ], you can also close the 
menu screen by pressing the shutter 
button halfway.
∫Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press 2 on the menu screen.
2Press 4 to select the [SETUP] 
menu icon.
3Press 1.
 Select a menu item next and set it.
About the Setup Menu
 Set items as required. (Refer to P20  to 22 
for each menu item.)
 Select [RESET] to return the settings to the 
initial settings at the time of purchase. (P22)
[BATTERY TYPE], [CLOCK SET], 
[AUTO REVIEW], [POWER SAVE] and 
[ECONOMY] are important items. 
Check their settings before using them.
[BATTERY TYPE]
(Selecting the type of battery being 
used)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P19)
Select the type of battery being used.
[ ALKALINE (LR6)/Ni-MH]:
Alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries
[ OXYRIDE (ZR6)]:
Oxyride batteries
 If the type of battery being used and the 
type of battery selected are not the same, 
the battery indication will not be displayed 
correctly.
[CLOCK SET] 
(Changing the date and time)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P19)
Change date and time. (P17)
[AUTO REVIEW]
(Displaying the recorded picture)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P19)
Set the length of time that the picture is 
displayed after taking it.
[OFF]/[1SEC.]/[3SEC.]
 The auto review function is not activated 
in motion picture mode [ ].
 The auto review setting is disabled in 
simple mode [ ] and burst mode (P66). 
(The above settings cannot be selected.)
EXITMENUSELECT
AUTOSENSITIVITY
PICT.SIZEQUALITY
ASPECT RATIO
AWBW.BALANCEREC1/3
SETUP
EXIT
MENUSELECT
0 nMONITOR WORLD TIME
CLOCK SET
1/4BATTERY TYPE
GUIDE LINE
SETUP
EXIT
MENUSELECT
0 nMONITOR WORLD TIME
CLOCK SET
1/4
GUIDE LINE
BATTERY TYPE
MENUSET
MENUSET
MENUSET
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