Panasonic VQT4V99 manual

VQT4V99 M01 13KZ0 Owner ’ s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LZ30 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www .panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)[...]

- 2 - VQT4V99 C o n t e n t s Before use Before use ......................................................................................................................... 6 Standard Accessories ...................................................................................................... 8 Names and Functions of Main Parts ..............[...]

- 3 - VQT4V99 Co nt ent s Using the [Setup] menu ................................................................................................. 46 [Battery] .............................................................................................................................................46 [Clock Set] ..................................[...]

- 4 - VQT4V99 Co nt ent s T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] .............................................. 73 [Panorama Shot] ............................................................................................................................... 74 [Night Portrait] .........................................................[...]

- 5 - VQT4V99 Co nt ent s ■ How to read this document ● Recording mode icons Recording mode: Available recording modes Unavailable recording modes Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ............................................................ 92 [Slide Show] ............................................................[...]

- 6 - VQT4V99 B e fo r e u se ■ 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 har[...]

- 7 - VQT4V99 Be fo re 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[...]

- 8 - VQT4V99 S t an d a rd A cc e s so ri e s 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-[...]

- 9 - VQT4V99 N a me s an d F u nc ti o n s of M ai n P a rt s 1 4 5 2 6 7 3 8 9 1 Self-timer indicator (→62) / AF Assist Lamp (→27, 88) 2 Flash (→27, 55) 3 Lens 4 LCD monitor (→52, 1 13, 1 14) 5 [EXPOSURE] button (→65) Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value (only in the mode). 6 Playback button (→28, 37, 92) Use [...]

- 10 - VQT4V99 Na me s a nd Fu nct io ns of M ai n P art s 10 Flash open button (→55) 1 1 Shoulder strap eyelet (→13) 12 Lens barrel 13 Speaker (→46) 14 [A V OUT/DIGIT AL] socket 10 1 1 12 13 14 ● Some methods of holding the camera may block the speaker , making it difficult to hear the beep, etc. [A V OUT/DIGIT AL] socket (→102, 107, 109[...]

- 1 1 - VQT4V99 Na me s a nd Fu nct io ns of M ai n P art s Cursor button [MENU/SET] Use this to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→43) Left cursor button ( ) • Self-timer (→62) Down cursor button ( ) • Macro Mode etc. (→59) Up cursor button ( ) • Exposure Compensation, Auto Bracket etc. (→63) Right cursor button ( ) • Fl[...]

- 12 - VQT4V99 A t ta c h in g t h e le n s c ap / s ho ul d e r st r a p 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 should[...]

- 13 - VQT4V99 At ta chi ng th e l en s c ap /s ho uld er st rap Attaching the shoulder strap We recommend attaching the shoulder strap (supplied) when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. 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 outsid[...]

- 14 - VQT4V99 A b ou t th e b a tt er i e s ■ 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. ● EVOL T A (EVOIA) batteries (Panasonic battery) can also be used. ● The following batteries cannot be used. • Manganese b[...]

- 15 - VQT4V99 I n se r t in g a n d re m o vi ng t he b a t te ri e s 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[...]

- 16 - VQT4V99 In se rti ng an d r em ovi ng t he ba tte ri es T urn off the camera. ■ T o remove batteries T ilt the camera and catch the batteries in your hand. Be careful not to drop them. ● T o 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 m[...]

- 17 - VQT4V99 In se rti ng an d r em ovi ng t he ba tte ri es Remaining battery Remaining battery (flashes red) If the battery mark flashes red, replace the batteries with new ones. When you insert new batteries, one of the following messages will be displayed. • [T o use alkaline battery (LR6)] • [T o use nickel metal hydride battery] If the [...]

- 18 - VQT4V99 In se rti ng an d r em ovi ng t he ba tte ri es ■ Recording motion pictures * 1 Supplied batteries or optional Panasonic alkaline batteries Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (optional, when the battery capacity is 1900 mAh) [Rec Quality] [HD] [HD] A vailable recording time Approx. 210 min Approx. 280 min Actual available reco[...]

- 19 - VQT4V99 In se rti ng an d r em ovi ng t he ba tte ri es Please note that the performance of alkaline batteries significantly decreases in low temperature conditions. (When the temperature is 0 °C (32 °F)) ■ Recording still pictures Supplied batteries or optional Panasonic alkaline batteries Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (option[...]

- 20 - VQT4V99 I n se r t in g a n d re m o vi ng t he c a r d ( o pt i o na l) T urn 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 • Push in until it clicks. Card (Check orientation) • Do not touch the terminals on the back of the ca[...]

- 21 - VQT4V99 In se rti ng an d r em ovi ng t he ca rd (o pti on al) T urn off the camera. ■ T o remove card Press the center of the card. ● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ● T o remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause[...]

- 22 - VQT4V99 A b ou t bu il t - in m e m or y/ c a rd s Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ■ Built-in memory (approx. 100 MB) ● Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory . (→101) ● The access time for the built-in memory[...]

- 23 - VQT4V99 Ab ou t b uil t- in me mor y/ ca rd s Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card). Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP .] button to switch[...]

- 24 - VQT4V99 S e tt i n g th e cl oc k Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button The camera is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] Press [MENU/SET] Press to select the items (year , month, day , hour , minute, display[...]

- 25 - VQT4V99 Se tt ing th e clo ck Changing time setting Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu to change the current time settings. • If approximately 2 hours have elapsed after installing the batteries with sufficient power in the camera, the clock settings will be retained for about 120 hours even if the batteries are removed[...]

- 26 - VQT4V99 Basics S e qu e n ce o f op er a t io ns 1 Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning on the camera. Camera [ON/OFF] button Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button 2 Set to the desired recording mode Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use. → [Intelligent Auto] Mode T ake pict ures with auto matic setti ngs. (→[...]

- 27 - VQT4V99 Se qu enc e o f ope ra tio ns 3 Aim the camera and shoot ■ T aking still pictures Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture ■ Recording motion pictures (→35) Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording Shutter [...]

- 28 - VQT4V99 Se qu enc e o f ope ra tio ns 4 Press the Playback button Playback button 5 View pictures (→37, 75) • Press to select a picture • Press to play back motion pictures or panorama pictures ■ T aking pictures once again • Press Playback button to enter the recording mode 6 T urn off the camera (Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button)[...]

- 29 - VQT4V99 T a ki ng pi c tu re s w i th a u to m at ic se t ti n g s [I nt el lig en t Au to] M od e Recording mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the n[...]

- 30 - VQT4V99 T ak ing p ict ur es wit h aut om ati c s et tin gs [ In te ll ige nt Au to] M od e Using flash Press [ ] to open the flash (→55). ● When is selected, the optimum flash ( , , , ) is selected automatically depending on conditions. (→58) ● When or is selected, the red-eye reduction fu nction is activated. ● When or is selecte[...]

- 31 - VQT4V99 T ak ing p ict ur es wit h aut om ati c s et tin gs [ In te ll ige nt Au to] M od e [AF T racking] This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving. Press to set AF Mode to [AF T racking] • T o cancel AF T racking → Press again. Align the A[...]

- 32 - VQT4V99 T ak ing p ict ur es wit h aut om ati c s et tin gs [ In te ll ige nt Au to] M od e [Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set. The settings selected in the [Program AE] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in the [Setup] menu that are not displayed.[...]

- 33 - VQT4V99 T a ki ng pi c tu re s w i th y o ur ow n s et t in g s [P ro gr am AE ] Mo de Recording mode: Set to ([Program AE] Mode) T ake a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. ● If a warning is di[...]

- 34 - VQT4V99 A d ju s t in g f o cu s When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the center of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the center , follow the steps below . Adjust focus according to subject Align the AF area with the subject Hold down halfway Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminat[...]

- 35 - VQT4V99 R e co r d in g m o ti on p ic tu r e s Recording mode: Press the motion picture button to start recording [Rec Quality] (→91) Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time (approx.) ● Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it. ● Y ou can use digital zoom even while recording motion pictures. • Set the[...]

- 36 - VQT4V99 Re co rdi ng mo tio n pic tu re s ■ Recording motion pictures in A motion picture will be recorded without Automatic Scene Detection operating. ■ Recording motion pictures in Records a motion picture at your preferred settings. • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set. ■ Motion picture recording in other recording m[...]

- 37 - VQT4V99 V ie wi n g y ou r pi ct u r es [No rm al Pl ay ] When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card. Without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory . Press the Playback button • Press again to enter the recording mode. Use the cursor button to select a picture that you want to play back • Hol[...]

- 38 - VQT4V99 V iew in g y ou r p ict ur es [ Nor mal P lay ] Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Move to T side Current zoom position 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x Move to T side Move to W side • Move zoom position → ● Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback. Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” Move to W side Pictur[...]

- 39 - VQT4V99 V iew in g y ou r p ict ur es [ Nor mal P lay ] Searching pictures by their recording date “Calendar” Move to W side Selected date 1-picture screen 12-picture screen 30-picture screen Calendar screen Move to W side Move to T side • When you select a recording date using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET], the display method[...]

- 40 - VQT4V99 V iew in g y ou r p ict ur es [ Nor mal P lay ] Viewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Playback now starts. Motion picture recording time When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed in the top right of the screen. Motion picture icon ■ Operations during motion picture playb[...]

- 41 - VQT4V99 D e le t i ng p i c tu re s Press to delete displayed picture • A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Y es] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]. Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) ● Do not t[...]

- 42 - VQT4V99 De le tin g p ic tur es T o delete multiple (up to 50)/T o delete all pictures Press [ ] while viewing a picture Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/SET] ■ [Delete Multi] Use cursor button to select picture and press [DISP .] button • T o cancel → Press [DISP .] button again. • T o execute → Press [MEN[...]

- 43 - VQT4V99 S e tt i n g th e me nu Refer to the procedure below for an example on how to operate the menus. Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] The menu selection screen is displayed. Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [AF Mode] and press [MENU/SET] : Pages The pages c[...]

- 44 - VQT4V99 Se tt ing th e men u Menu type [Rec] menu (In recording mode only) Changing picture preferences (→80) • Enables you to set the coloring, picture size, and other items. [Motion Picture] menu (In recording mode only) Recording motion pictures using your own settings (→91) • Y ou can select the picture quality , etc. [Setup] men[...]

- 45 - VQT4V99 Se tt ing th e men u Using Quick menu During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them. Press [Q.MENU] button Press to select a menu item Press to select the settings Press [MENU/SET] ● The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode.[...]

- 46 - VQT4V99 U s in g th e [ S et up ] me nu Item Settings, notes [Battery] Specify the battery type so that the correct remaining battery power will be displayed. [Alkaline] / [Ni-MH] Select the type of batteries used. [Clock Set] (→24, 25) Set time, date, and display format. [Beep] Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds. / / : Low / High / Mu[...]

- 47 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [S etu p] me nu Item Settings, notes [Monitor Luminance] Make LCD monitor easier to see. [Auto Power Monitor]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. [Power Monitor]: Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use). [High Angle] : Makes the LCD monitor screen easier [...]

- 48 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [S etu p] me nu Item Settings, notes [Histogram] Check brightness in picture on graph. [ON] / [OFF] A peak in the center represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for exposure correction, etc. (Example) Dark ← OK → Bright • Histogram from time of recording is dif ferent to Hi[...]

- 49 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [S etu p] me nu Item Settings, notes [Economy] T urn off the camera or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimize battery consumption. [Auto Power Off] [2 MIN.] / [5 MIN.] / [10MIN.] / [OFF]: Automatically shut off the camera while not in use. • T o restore → Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button.[...]

- 50 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [S etu p] me nu Item Settings, notes [Auto Review] Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them. [ON] / [OFF] • Automatically displays still pictures immediately after they are taken, regardless of [Auto Review] setting in [Auto Bracket] and [Burst] modes. • Motion pictures cannot be automatical[...]

- 51 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [S etu p] me nu Item Settings, notes [V ersion Disp.] Current version is displayed. [Format] Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting the built-in memory or card. When a card/built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the content of the card/ built-in memor[...]

- 52 - VQT4V99 C h an g i ng r e c or di n g i nf o r ma ti o n d is p l ay Application (Record) Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms. Press [DISP .] button to change display ● During Playback Zoom, Motion Picture Playback, Panorama Playback or Slide Show: Y ou can only turn on and turn off the display . ● During me[...]

- 53 - VQT4V99 U s in g Zo om Recording mode: Y ou can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Zoom In/Out Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) When Extended optical zoom is set Optical Zoom range Zoom bar Digital Zoom range Zoom ratio Focus range ● Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. ● Do not to[...]

- 54 - VQT4V99 Us in g Z oom Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed. (→80) ■ Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 35x is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. ● Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: • Scene Mode ([Panorama Shot]) • [Macro Zoom] ● T[...]

- 55 - VQT4V99 T ak in g pi ct u r es w i t h fl a s h Recording mode: ■ T o open the flash Press • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. ■ T o close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • The flash setting is fixed to [Forced Flash Off] while the flash is closed. Flash open button ● Be careful not to catch a finger when closi[...]

- 56 - VQT4V99 T ak ing p ict ur es wit h fla sh Press to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/ SET] T ype, operations Uses * 1 [Auto] • Automatically judges when to use flash Normal use [Auto/Red-Eye] * 2 • Automatically judges when to use flash (reduces red-eye) T aking pictures of subjects in dark plac[...]

- 57 - VQT4V99 T ak ing p ict ur es wit h fla sh ● The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may be negligible. ● Do not put your hands[...]

- 58 - VQT4V99 T ak ing p ict ur es wit h fla sh ■ A vailable types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) [Scene Mode] ○ * 1 ○○○○ – ○○○ – ○○○ ––– ○ – – ○○○○ – ○○○ – ○ ––– ○ ––– * 1 Set to , , or depending on the subject and brightness. ● The f[...]

- 59 - VQT4V99 T ak in g cl os e - up p i c tu re s Recording mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 1 cm (0.033 feet) for max. Wide). Press to display [Macro Mode] Use cursor button to select [AF Macro] and press [MENU/SET] dis[...]

- 60 - VQT4V99 T ak ing c los e- up pic tu res Focus range When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro recording mode. ■ Shortest recording distance The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens fron[...]

- 61 - VQT4V99 T ak ing c los e- up pic tu res [Macro Zoom] T o take even larger images of the subject, setting to [Macro Zoom] enables the subject to appear even larger than when using [AF Macro]. Press to display [Macro Mode] Use cursor button to select [Macro Zoom] and press [MENU/ SET] Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever T[...]

- 62 - VQT4V99 T ak in g pi ct u r es w i t h se l f -t im e r Recording mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Press to display [Selftimer] Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/ SET] T ake a picture Press the shut[...]

- 63 - VQT4V99 T ak in g pi ct u r es w i t h Ex p o su re C o mp e n sa ti o n This feature allows the user to manually adjust the exposure when a proper auto exposure cannot be obtained. ■ Recording mode: Press to display [Exposure] Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET] • If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to t[...]

- 64 - VQT4V99 T ak ing p ict ur es wit h Exp os ure Co mp ens at ion [Auto Bracket] Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically . After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard. ■ Recording mode: Press several times to display [Auto Bracket] Use cursor button to select a value and p[...]

- 65 - VQT4V99 D et e r mi n in g a pe r tu re an d s hu t te r s pe e d a nd r ec o r di n g [ Ma nu al Ex po su re ] Mo de Recording mode: This mode allows the user to manually set the aperture value and shutter speed. It may be useful when adverse conditions do not allow the auto exposure to produce an acceptable picture. A long exposure, up to [...]

- 66 - VQT4V99 T a ki ng Pi c tu re s w i th d i ff e re nt pi c tu r e e f f ec t s [C re at ive C on tr ol ] mo de Recording mode: Y ou can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the LCD monitor . Set mode dial to Press to select an effect, and press [MENU/SET] (→67 - 69) • When you p[...]

- 67 - VQT4V99 T ak ing P ict ur es wit h dif fe ren t p ic tur e eff ec ts [Cr eat iv e C on tro l] m od e For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→66) [Expressive] This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture. [Retro] This effect gives a faded image. [High Key] This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the over[...]

- 68 - VQT4V99 T ak ing P ict ur es wit h dif fe ren t p ic tur e eff ec ts [Cr eat iv e C on tro l] m od e For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→66) [Sepia] This effect creates a sepia image. [Dynamic Monochrome] This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture. [Impressive Art] This effect give[...]

- 69 - VQT4V99 T ak ing P ict ur es wit h dif fe ren t p ic tur e eff ec ts [Cr eat iv e C on tro l] m od e For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→66) [Cross Process] This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look. ■ Adjusting color Use cursor button to adjust coloring, then press [MENU/SET] • Settings: Greenish coloring / [...]

- 70 - VQT4V99 T ak in g pi ct u r es o f pe op l e [Po rt ra it ] Mo de Recording mode: Set mode dial to ■ Tips • The more the zoom is drawn towards T side and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be. ■ Recording motion pictures in Records a motion picture at the optimum settings when the subject is pe[...]

- 71 - VQT4V99 T ak in g pi ct u r es o f sc en e r y [S cen er y] Mo de Recording mode: Set mode dial to T akes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects. ● The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off]. (→55) ■ Recording motion pictures in Records a motion picture at the optimum settings when the subject is scenery .[...]

- 72 - VQT4V99 T ak in g pi ct u r es o f sp or t i ng e v e nt s [S po rt s] Mo de Recording mode: Set mode dial to T akes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. ● Sports mode requires adequate lighting, to enable the higher shutter speed to be used. This mode may not product acceptable results when shooting indoors, under limited l[...]

- 73 - VQT4V99 T a ki ng pi c tu re s a c co rd i ng to t h e s ce n e [S ce ne Mo de ] Recording mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. Set mode dial to Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET] ■ Changing the selected scene mode ([Scene Mode] menu[...]

- 74 - VQT4V99 T ak ing p ict ur es acc or din g to the s cen e [S ce ne M ode ] • How to select a scene (→73) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→58) [Panorama Shot] Creates a single panorama picture by stitching 3 still pictures. Use cursor button to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to set Check the recording direction and [...]

- 75 - VQT4V99 T ak ing p ict ur es acc or din g to the s cen e [S ce ne M ode ] ● The zoom position is fixed to the max. Wide. ● The focus, exposure and White Balance are all fixed to optimal values for the first picture. If the focusing or brightness of pictures recorded as part of a Panorama picture after the first picture are significantly [...]

- 76 - VQT4V99 T ak ing p ict ur es acc or din g to the s cen e [S ce ne M ode ] • How to select a scene (→73) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→58) [Night Portrait] T akes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. ■ Tips • Use flash. • Subject should not move. • Tripod, self-timer recommended. [Night Scenery][...]

- 77 - VQT4V99 T ak ing p ict ur es acc or din g to the s cen e [S ce ne M ode ] • How to select a scene (→73) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→58) [HDR] The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation. The individual pictures used to create the HDR pictur[...]

- 78 - VQT4V99 T ak ing p ict ur es acc or din g to the s cen e [S ce ne M ode ] • How to select a scene (→73) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→58) [Food] T akes natural-looking pictures of food. [Baby] T aking pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. Use cursor button to select [Age] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [SET[...]

- 79 - VQT4V99 T ak ing p ict ur es acc or din g to the s cen e [S ce ne M ode ] • How to select a scene (→73) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→58) [Sunset] T akes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets. [High Sens.] Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and [...]

- 80 - VQT4V99 U s in g th e [ R ec ] m e nu [Picture Size] Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on [Quality]. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Recording pixel level type 16M 4608x3456 10M * 3648x2736 5M 2560x1920 3M * 2048x1536 0.3M 640x480 14M 4608x3072 12M 4608x2[...]

- 81 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [R ec] m enu [Quality] Set quality of picture. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: High quality , priority to picture quality Standard quality , priority to the number of pictures ● The setting is fixed to in the following cases: • Scene Modes ([HDR] [High Sens.]) [Sensitivity] Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to light[...]

- 82 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [R ec] m enu [White Balance] Adjust the color depending on the light source to ensure natural color . ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [A WB] (automatic) / (outdoor , clear sky) / (outdoor , cloudy sky) / (outdoor , shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in ) / (set manually) ● When [AWB] (Automatic White [...]

- 83 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [R ec] m enu ■ Setting White Balance manually ( ) Select and press [MENU/SET]. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET]. • White Balance is set to . • Even if the camera is turned off, the set White Balance is remembered. • Adjust the brightness and try to set the White Balance. ?[...]

- 84 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [R ec] m enu [AF Mode] Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: / / / / T aking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) * Recognizes faces (up to 10 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly . AF area Y ellow : When the shutter b[...]

- 85 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [R ec] m enu ● Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following case: • Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Night Scenery] [Food]) ● If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in (Face Detection) setting, switch to another setting. ● If conditions prevent the face from being recognized, such as when the m[...]

- 86 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [R ec] m enu [i.Exposure] Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is significant contrast between background and subject. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] [Digital Zoom] Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extended optical zoom. (Note that enlarging will decrease picture[...]

- 87 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [R ec] m enu [Burst] A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully . ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Setting Description Speed: Approx. 1 picture/sec. • Y ou can record a series of still pictures successively until the card or built-in memory is full, but at some point the burst [...]

- 88 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [R ec] m enu ● Burst speed may be reduced if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations. ● With repeated recordings, it may take a while between recordings, depending on the usage conditions. ● It may take a while to store still pictures that were taken using the burst function. If you continue to record while st[...]

- 89 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [R ec] m enu [Red-Eye Removal] Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye reduction ( ). ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● This setting will work only when [AF Mode] is (Face Detection). ● The function will turn [OFF] in the following cases: • Scen[...]

- 90 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [R ec] m enu [Date Stamp] Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] ● Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ● The date cannot be stamped when [Auto Bracket] or [Burst] is set, when recording a[...]

- 91 - VQT4V99 [Rec Quality] Set the picture size of motion pictures. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Picture Quality Picture Size No. of Frames Picture Aspect Ratio [HD] 1280x720 30 fps 16:9 [VGA] 640x480 4:3 [QVGA] * 320x240 * [QVGA] is fixed when recording to the built-in memory . ● Depending on the motion picture recording environment, stat[...]

- 92 - VQT4V99 D i ff e r en t p l ay ba c k m et h o ds [ Pla yb ac k M od e] Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. ● When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the built-in memory . ● The [Playback Mode] automatically becomes [Normal Play] when switching from recording mode to playback mode. Press the Playbac[...]

- 93 - VQT4V99 Di ff ere nt pl ayb ac k m et ho ds [ Pla yb ack M ode ] [Slide Show] Automatically play pictures in order . Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] [All] Play all. [Category Selection] Select category and play back motion or still pictures. (Select category with cur[...]

- 94 - VQT4V99 Di ff ere nt pl ayb ac k m et ho ds [ Pla yb ack M ode ] [Category Selection] Y ou can narrow down the pictures displayed to view only a selected category . Select category with cursor button and press [MENU/SET] Recording information such as Scene Modes [Portrait] / / [Night Portrait] / / [Baby] [Scenery] / / [Panorama Shot] / [Suns[...]

- 95 - VQT4V99 R e to u c hi ng p ic tu r e s [ Cr ea ti ve R et ou ch ] Y ou can retouch recorded still pictures by selecting the effect that you want to apply . • New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Creative Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card. Sele[...]

- 96 - VQT4V99 Re to uch ing p ict ur es [ Cr ea tiv e R et ouc h] For the setting procedures of [Creative Retouch] (→95) [T oy Effect] This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera. ■ Adjusting color Use cursor button to adjust coloring, then press [MENU/SET] • Settings: Orangish color Bluish coloring [Mini[...]

- 97 - VQT4V99 U s in g th e [ P la yb a c k] m e n u Y ou can edit the picture (for example, cropping), and set a protection setting in the picture. • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→43) ● In the following cases, new pictures are created after they have been edited. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough [...]

- 98 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [P lay ba ck] m en u ■ [MUL TI] Use cursor button to select [MUL TI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select size and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [DISP .] button (up to 50 pictures) Number of pixels before/after resizing Resize setting • T o cancel → Press [DISP .[...]

- 99 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [P lay ba ck] m en u [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Use cursor button to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] Expand Change position • Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Y es], the operation is executed. ● Picture qua[...]

- 100 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [P lay ba ck] m en u [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ● [SINGLE] ● [MUL TI] Picture protected Picture protected • T o cancel ?[...]

- 101 - VQT4V99 Us in g t he [P lay ba ck] m en u [Copy] Y ou can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card. Use cursor button to select the copy method (direction) and press [MENU/SET] : Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step ). : Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in memory . Use cursor button to select pi[...]

- 102 - VQT4V99 V ie wi n g o n T V s cr ee n Connecting with other devices Y ou can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the A V cable (supplied). ● Do not use any other A V cables except the supplied one. Doing so may cause malfunction of the camera. Getting Ready: • Set [TV Aspect]. (→50) • Turn of f bot[...]

- 103 - VQT4V99 V iew in g o n TV scr ee n ■ When TVs, DVD recorders or Blu-ray disc recorders have an SD card slot Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD card slot • Still pictures can be played back. • Y ou may not be able to play back panorama pictures. Also you cannot perform automatic scrolling playback of panorama pictures. • Depending[...]

- 104 - VQT4V99 U s in g wi th y ou r P C Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together . • Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer . • If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed requ[...]

- 105 - VQT4V99 Us in g w ith y our P C Using the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer before using. ■ PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE (W indows XP / V ista / 7 / 8) This software allows you to import still pictures and motion pictures to a PC as well as organize by categorizing them b[...]

- 106 - VQT4V99 Us in g w ith y our P C Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE OS Windows XP (32 bit) SP3 Windows Vista (32 bit) SP2 Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) and SP1 Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) CPU Windo[...]

- 107 - VQT4V99 Us in g w ith y our P C Copying still pictures and motion pictures Getting Ready: • Use batteries with sufficient power . • When importing pictures from the built-in memory , remove any memory cards. • Turn on the camera and computer . Connect camera to computer Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (Damage to pl[...]

- 108 - VQT4V99 Us in g w ith y our P C * New folders are created in the following cases: • When the number of files in a folder exceeds 999. • When using cards already containing the same folder number (for example, pictures taken with other cameras, etc.). ■ T o cancel connection • Windows: Execute “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task[...]

- 109 - VQT4V99 P r in t i ng Y ou can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. • Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer . Getting Ready: • Use batteries with sufficient power . • When printing pictures from the built-in memory , remove any memory[...]

- 1 10 - VQT4V99 Pr in tin g ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Doing so may cause malfunction of the camera. ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● Turn of f the camera before inserting or removing memory cards. ● If the batteries run out while transmitting, a warning beep sounds. Cancel prin[...]

- 1 1 1 - VQT4V99 Pr in tin g Making print settings on the camera Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Item Settings [Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF] [Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) [Pap[...]

- 1 12 - VQT4V99 Pr in tin g Printing with date and text ■ Printing in store Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. • When printing still pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio, check in advance that the store can accept this size. ■ Using computer Print settings for recording date and text information can be made usin[...]

- 1 13 - VQT4V99 L i st o f LC D mo ni t o r di s p la ys Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . • Press the [DISP .] button to change display . ■ In recording Others 1 Recording Mode (→26) 2 Recording quality (→91) Picture Size (→80) Quality (→81) Flash (→56) Image Stabilizer (→89) Jitter alert (→33) [...]

- 1 14 - VQT4V99 Li st of LC D mon it or di sp la ys Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . • Press the [DISP .] button to change display . ■ In playback * [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”. 1 Playback Mode (→92) 2 Protected picture (→100) Date stamped display (→90) Color Mode[...]

- 1 15 - VQT4V99 M e ss a g e di s p la ys Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . [This memory card cannot be used] ● Not compatible with the camera. → Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ● Non-DCF pictures (→37) cannot be deleted. → Save needed[...]

- 1 16 - VQT4V99 Me ss age di sp lay s [Insert SD card again] [T ry another card] ● Access to card has failed. → T urn off the camera and remove the card. Reinsert the card and turn the camera on again. ● Try with a different card. [Memory card parameter error] ● Card is not of SD standard. ● When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are u[...]

- 1 17 - VQT4V99 Q & A T r oub le sh oot in g T ry checking these items (→1 17 - 122) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values at the time of purchase.) Battery , power The camera turns off immed[...]

- 1 18 - VQT4V99 Q& A T rou bl esh oot in g Recording (continued) Recorded pictures are blurred. Image Stabilizer ineffective. ● Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Image Stabilizer is less effective. → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body . → Set [Sensitivity] to [AUTO] and [Digital Zoom] to [OFF]. (?[...]

- 1 19 - VQT4V99 Q& A T rou bl esh oot in g LCD monitor Brightness is unstable. ● Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway . (Does not affect recorded picture.) This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes because the zoom is operated or the camera is moved. This is the automatic aperture operation of the camer[...]

- 120 - VQT4V99 Q& A T rou bl esh oot in g Playback (continued) Incorrect date displayed in [Calendar]. ● Picture edited on computer or taken with different device. ● [Clock Set] is incorrect (→25). (Incorrect date may be displayed in [Calendar] on pictures copied to a computer and then back to the camera, if computer and camera dates dif[...]

- 121 - VQT4V99 Q& A T rou bl esh oot in g 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/P AL) on the camera. (DMC-LZ30PU only .) (→50) TV screen display different to LCD m[...]

- 122 - VQT4V99 Q& A T rou bl esh oot in g 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 As[...]

- 123 - VQT4V99 U s ag e ca ut i o ns a n d n ot e s 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[...]

- 124 - VQT4V99 Us ag e c aut io ns an d n ot es Memory cards ● T o 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 disposin[...]

- 125 - VQT4V99 Us ag e c aut io ns an d n ot es 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 tempera[...]

- 126 - VQT4V99 Us ag e c aut io ns an d n ot es Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries ● Y ou 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 a[...]

- 127 - VQT4V99 Us ag e c aut io ns an d n ot es 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 u[...]

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