Panasonic DMC-LZ30 Operating Instructions

Standard accessories

Inserting the card (optional)/the batteries

Names and Functions of Main Parts

ENGLISH

Basic Operating

Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-LZ30

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this

manual for future use.

More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

• Use only the recommended accessories.

• Do not remove covers.

• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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About the batteries

CAUTION

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)

Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

Information for Your Safety

VQT4V90

M0113KZ0

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Cautions for Use

• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

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.

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For the United Kingdom and Ireland customers

Customer Communications Centre

• For customers within the U.K.: 0844 844 3899

• For customers within Ireland: 01289 8333

• Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays).

• For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic U.K.

• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays).

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic U.K.

• It couldn’t be simpler!

• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

Batteries

• LR6/AA Alkaline batteries

USB connection cable

K1HY08YY0030

AV cable

K1HY08YY0029

Shoulder strap

VFC4903

Lens Cap/ Lens Cap String

VYQ8537

CD-ROM

VFF1175

Open the card/battery door

Insert the batteries or card

• Make sure that their orientation is correct.

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Usable batteries

• LR6/AA Alkaline batteries

• HR6/AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries Do not use batteries other than those listed above.

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Recording capacity guidelines

Supplied batteries or

optional Panasonic

alkaline batteries

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 190 min. Approx. 270 min.

Playback time Approx. 430 min. Approx. 560 min.

Approx. 380 pictures Approx. 540 pictures

Fully-charged Panasonic

Ni-MH batteries

(optional, when the battery

capacity is 1900 mAh)

Please note that the performance of alkaline batteries significantly decreases in low temperature conditions.

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent

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swallowing.

Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Power Source DC 6 V LR6/AA Alkaline batteries (4)

Power Consumption

Camera effective pixels

Image sensor 1/2.3” CCD, total pixel number 16,400,000 pixels

Lens Optical 35× zoom f=4.5 mm to 157.5 mm

Image Stabiliser Optical method

Focus range P / M:

Shutter system Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter Shutter speed 15 seconds to 1/2000th of a second Exposure (AE) Programme AE (P) / Manual exposure (M)

Metering Mode [Multi Metering] / [Center Weighted] / [Spot]

DC 4.8 V HR6/AA Rechargeable Ni-MH

When recording: 1.5 W When playing back: 1.0 W

16,100,000 pixels

Primary colour filter

(35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 875 mm)/ F3.0 (Max. Wide) to F5.9 (Max. Tele)

(Digital method is used when recording motion pictures.)

30 cm (0.98 feet) (Max. Wide) / 2 m (6.6 feet) (Max. Tele) to

Macro / Intelligent Auto / Motion picture:

1 cm (0.033 feet) (Max. Wide) /

1.5 m (4.9 feet) (Max. Tele) to

Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step, -3 EV to +3 EV)

(nickel metal hydride) batteries (4)

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

The software compatible with your PC will be installed.

– PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE (Windows XP/Vista/7/8) – LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7/8)

(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set the date and time before using the camera.

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Taking pictures 1 Camera [ON/OFF] button

Use this to turn the camera on and off.

2 Shutter button

We recommend using the supplied shoulder strap to avoid dropping the camera.

3 5

1 426

(still pictures)

to focus to record

3 Motion picture button

(motion pictures)

to start/end recording

4 Mode dial

Use this to select the recording mode.

5 Flash 6 Zoom lever

8 13

7 Microphone 8 Speaker

• Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.

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Viewing your pictures 9 Playback button

Press the Playback button Press to select the picture

• Press [ ] to delete the displayed picture.

10 Cursor button

9 10 11 12

11 [DISP.] button 12

[Q.MENU] / [

] (Delete) /

[ ] (Cancel) button

13 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

LCD monitor 3.0” TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 460,800 dots)

Flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 0.6 m (2.0 feet) to

Microphone/ Speaker

Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 100 MB) /

Recording file format

Interface

Digital USB 2.0 (High Speed)

Analogue video NTSC / PAL Composite (Switched by menu)

Audio Audio line output (Monaural) Terminal AV OUT/DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin) Dimensions Approx. 123.8 mm (W) × 83.7 mm (H) × 91.4 mm (D)

Mass With card and batteries: Approx. 558

Operating temperature

(field of view ratio about 100%)

Monaural

SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card

JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.3 standard) (still picture) QuickTime Motion JPEG (motion pictures with audio)

Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the USB connection cable.

[4.87” (W) × 3.30” (H) × 3.60” (D)] (excluding the projection part)

Excluding card and batteries: Approx. 465 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

(Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH)

10 m (33 feet) (Max. Wide)

(1.23 lb)

(1.03 lb)