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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LZ20
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Contents Before use Before use ......................................................................................................................... 6 Standard Accessories ...................................................................................................... 8 Names and Functions of Main Parts ............................................................................... 9 Cursor button .........................................................................................
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Contents Basics Sequence of operations ................................................................................................. 25 Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode .................................... 28 Adjusting focus .............................................................................................................. 29 Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ............................. 30 About flash .....................
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Contents Application (Record) Changing recording information display ..................................................................... 50 Using Zoom ..................................................................................................................... 51 Zoom types and use ..........................................................................................................................52 Taking pictures with flash ......................................................
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Contents Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ............................................................ 84 [Slide Show] ......................................................................................................................................85 [Category Selection] ..........................................................................................................................86 [Calendar] ........................................................
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Before use Before use ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface • Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor • When carrying or using the playback feature, ensure that the lens is in the stored position
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Before use ■ Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■ No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording. ■ Carefully observe copyright laws Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited un
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Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ● The accessories and their shape may differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. ● LR6/AA alkaline batteries or HR6/AA rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries is indicated as battery (or batteries) in the text. ● SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.
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Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Self-timer indicator (→60) / 1 AF Assist Lamp (→26, 81) 2 Flash (→26, 53) 2 3 Lens 3 4 LCD monitor (→50, 103, 104) 4 5 5 [EXPOSURE] button (→63) Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value (only in the mode). 6 Playback button (→27, 36, 84) Use this to switch to playback mode. 6 7 Cursor button (→11) 7 8 [DISP.] button (→50) Use this to change display. 9 [Q.MENU] / [ ] / [ ] button In the recording mode: Quick menu is displayed. (→44)
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Names and Functions of Main Parts 10 10 11 Flash open button (→53) 11 Shoulder strap eyelet (→13) 12 Lens barrel 13 Speaker (→45) 14 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 12 13 14 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→92, 97, 99) Some methods of holding the camera may block the speaker, making it difficult to ● hear the beep, etc. - 10 - VQT4K59
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Names and Functions of Main Parts 15 15 16 17 Microphone (→26, 34) 16 Mode dial (→25) Use this to select the recording mode. 17 18 Zoom lever (→51) Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject to record it larger. 18 Shutter button (→26, 28, 34) Use this to focus and record still and motion pictures. 19 Power button (→23, 25) Use this to turn the camera on and 19 off. 20 21 20 Tripod Mount (→117) Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22”) or longer screw. Doing so may damage this
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Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap Attaching the lens cap When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap (supplied) to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the lens cap string through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body • Attach the lens cap string before attaching the shoulder strap. • Pass the shorter loop of the string through the eyelet. Pass the lens cap string through the lens cap eyelet • Pass the lens cap through the loop of the string and tighte
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Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap Attaching the shoulder strap We recommend attaching the shoulder strap (supplied) when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body • Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” Logo is on the outside. Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper Pass the end of the shoulder str
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Preparations About the batteries ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit LR6/AA alkaline batteries or optional HR6/AA rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries can be used with this unit. ● EVOLTA (EVOIA) batteries (Panasonic battery) can also be used. ● The following batteries cannot be used. • Manganese batteries • Lithium batteries • Nickel batteries • Ni-Cd batteries • Oxyride batteries ● If these batteries are used, the following problems may occur: • Battery leakage •
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Inserting and removing the batteries Move the release lever to the [OPEN] position ( ) and slide the card/battery door in the direction ( ) to open it Insert the batteries all the way with correct orientation of and poles Close the card/battery door and slide the door in until you hear a locking sound - 15 - VQT4K59
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Inserting and removing the batteries Turn off the camera. ■ To remove batteries Tilt the camera and catch the batteries in your hand. Be careful not to drop them. To remove the batteries, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the ● LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) Be sure to remove the batteries if you are not using the camera for a long period of ● time. Batteries may be hot immediatel
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Inserting and removing the batteries Remaining battery Remaining battery (flashes red) If the battery mark flashes red, replace the batteries with new ones. Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates. Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH Supplied batt
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Inserting and removing the batteries Please note that the performance of alkaline batteries significantly decreases in low temperature conditions. (When the temperature is 0 °C (32 °F)) Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH Supplied batteries or optional batteries (optional, when the Panasonic alkaline batteries battery capacity is 1900 mAh) Number of Approx. 120 pictures Approx. 500 pictures recordable pictures Recording time Approx. 60 min Approx. 250 min Playback time Approx. 340 min Approx. 540
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Inserting and removing the card (optional) Turn off the camera. Move the release lever to the [OPEN] position ( ) and slide the card/battery door in the direction ( ) to open it Insert the card all the way Card (Check orientation) • Push in until it clicks. • Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Close the card/battery door and slide the door inward until it locks firmly - 19 - VQT4K59
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Inserting and removing the card (optional) Turn off the camera. ■ To remove card Press the center of the card. Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ● To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the ● LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) - 20 - VQT4K59
