Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20E User manual

VQT4K62-1
M0712KZ1082
Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LZ20
Please read these instructions carefully before using
this product, and save this manual for future use.

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Contents
Before use
Before use......................................................................................................................... 6
Standard Accessories...................................................................................................... 8
Names and Functions of Main Parts............................................................................... 9
Cursor button .................................................................................................................................... 11
Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap ......................................................................... 12
Attaching the lens cap ......................................................................................................................12
Attaching the shoulder strap .............................................................................................................13
Preparations
About the batteries......................................................................................................... 14
Inserting and removing the batteries ........................................................................... 15
Remaining battery.............................................................................................................................17
Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time ....................................................17
Inserting and removing the card (optional) ................................................................. 19
About built-in memory/cards......................................................................................... 21
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) .......................................................................21
Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)...................................................................22
Setting the clock............................................................................................................. 23
To change time setting ......................................................................................................................24

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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 ........................................................................................................................................30
Automatic Scene Detection...............................................................................................................31
[AF Tracking] .....................................................................................................................................32
[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions ....................................................................................................33
Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode .......................................................... 34
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] ........................................................................... 36
Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” ........................................................................................37
Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”.........................................................................................37
Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback”..........................................................38
Viewing motion pictures ....................................................................................................................39
Deleting pictures ............................................................................................................ 40
To delete multiple (up to 50)/To delete all pictures............................................................................41
Setting the menu ............................................................................................................ 42
Menu type .........................................................................................................................................43
Using Quick menu.............................................................................................................................44
Using the [Setup] menu ................................................................................................. 45
[Battery].............................................................................................................................................45
[Clock Set].........................................................................................................................................45
[Beep]................................................................................................................................................45
[Volume] ............................................................................................................................................45
[LCD Display] ....................................................................................................................................45
[LCD Mode] .......................................................................................................................................46
[Histogram]........................................................................................................................................47
[Economy] .........................................................................................................................................47
[Auto Review]....................................................................................................................................48
[Reset]...............................................................................................................................................48
[Output] .............................................................................................................................................48
[Version Disp.]...................................................................................................................................49
[Format].............................................................................................................................................49
[Language] ........................................................................................................................................49

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Application (Record)
Changing recording information display ..................................................................... 50
Using Zoom.....................................................................................................................51
Zoom types and use..........................................................................................................................52
Taking pictures with flash.............................................................................................. 53
Taking close-up pictures ............................................................................................... 57
Focus range ......................................................................................................................................58
[Macro Zoom] ....................................................................................................................................59
Taking pictures with self-timer...................................................................................... 60
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation............................................................ 61
[Auto Bracket]....................................................................................................................................62
Determine aperture and shutter speed and record [Manual Exposure] Mode ........ 63
Taking pictures of people [Portrait] Mode................................................................... 64
Taking pictures of scenery [Scenery] Mode ............................................................... 65
Taking pictures of sporting events [Sports] Mode..................................................... 66
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode].............................................. 67
[Panorama Shot] ...............................................................................................................................68
[Night Portrait] ...................................................................................................................................70
[Night Scenery]..................................................................................................................................70
[Food] ................................................................................................................................................71
[Baby] ................................................................................................................................................71
[Sunset] .............................................................................................................................................72
[High Sens.].......................................................................................................................................72
Using the [Rec] menu..................................................................................................... 73
[Picture Size] .....................................................................................................................................73
[Quality] .............................................................................................................................................74
[Rec Quality] .....................................................................................................................................74
[Sensitivity] ........................................................................................................................................75
[White Balance].................................................................................................................................76
[AF Mode]..........................................................................................................................................78
[Continuous AF].................................................................................................................................79
[i.Exposure] .......................................................................................................................................79
[Digital Zoom] ....................................................................................................................................79
[Burst]................................................................................................................................................80
[Color Mode]......................................................................................................................................81
[AF Assist Lamp] ...............................................................................................................................81
[Red-Eye Removal]...........................................................................................................................82
[Stabilizer] .........................................................................................................................................82
[Date Stamp] .....................................................................................................................................83
[Clock Set].........................................................................................................................................83

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■How to read this document
●Recording mode icons
Recording mode:
Available recording modes Unavailable recording modes
Application (View)
Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ............................................................ 84
[Slide Show] ......................................................................................................................................85
[Category Selection]..........................................................................................................................86
[Calendar]..........................................................................................................................................86
Using the [Playback] menu............................................................................................ 87
[Resize] .............................................................................................................................................87
[Cropping]..........................................................................................................................................89
[Protect].............................................................................................................................................90
[Copy]................................................................................................................................................91
Connecting with other devices
Viewing on TV screen .................................................................................................... 92
Using with your PC......................................................................................................... 94
Using the supplied software..............................................................................................................95
Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) ............................................................................96
Copying still pictures and motion pictures.........................................................................................97
Printing............................................................................................................................ 99
Printing multiple pictures.................................................................................................................100
Making print settings on the camera ...............................................................................................101
Print with date and text....................................................................................................................102
Others
List of LCD monitor displays....................................................................................... 103
Message displays......................................................................................................... 105
Q&A Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 107
Usage cautions and notes............................................................................................113
Specifications ................................................................................................................118

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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, with lens cap on.
The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or
waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust
or sand, or where water can come into contact with the
camera.
●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,
which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material
may enter the camera through the lens or openings around
buttons. Be especially careful, because these conditions
may damage the camera and such damage may not be
repairable.
• In extremely dusty or sandy places
• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be
exposed to water
■Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)
●Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to
sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these
conditions, which may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty,
cause mould, or damage the camera.
●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait
about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts
to the surrounding temperature, fogginess will clear
naturally.

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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
Unauthorised use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other
than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may
be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.
■Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→113)

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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 Operating Instructions.
●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.
●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
●Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
■Optional accessories
• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory
when you are not using a card.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied
accessories.
(You can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1
45
2
6
7
3
89
1Self-timer indicator (→60) /
AF Assist Lamp (→26, 81)
2Flash (→26, 53)
3Lens
4LCD monitor (→50, 103, 104)
5[EXPOSURE] button (→63)
Operate this when setting the shutter
speed or aperture value (only in the
mode).
6Playback button (→27, 36, 84)
Use this to switch to playback mode.
7Cursor button (→11)
8[DISP.] button (→50)
Use this to change display.
9[Q.MENU] / [ ] / [ ] button
In the recording mode:
Quick menu is displayed. (→44)
In the playback mode:
Pictures are deleted. (→40)
During menu operations:
Previous screen is restored. (→42)
●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
10 Flash open button (→53)
11 Shoulder strap eyelet (→13)
12 Lens barrel
13 Speaker (→45)
14 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
10 11
12 13 14
●Some methods of holding the camera may block the speaker, making it difficult to
hear the beep, etc.
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
(→92, 97, 99)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
Cursor button
[MENU/SET]
Use this to display the menus, enter
the settings, etc. (→42)
Left cursor button ( )
• Self-timer (→60)
Down cursor button ( )
• Macro Mode etc. (→57)
Up cursor button ( )
• Exposure Compensation, Auto
Bracket etc. (→61)
Right cursor button ( )
• Flash (→54)
●In this manual, the button that is used is indicated by .
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 unit.
21 Release lever (→15, 19)
22 Card/Battery door (→15, 19)
15 16
20
17
21
19
22
15 Microphone (→26, 34)
16 Mode dial (→25)
Use this to select the recording
mode.
17 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
off.
18

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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 tighten it.
Attach the lens cap
●Do not hang or swing around this unit.
●Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning on the power.
●Be careful not to lose the lens cap.
●Be careful that the lens cap string does not become entangled with the shoulder strap.

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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.
●Be sure to follow the steps and attach the shoulder strap correctly.
●Check that the shoulder strap is firmly attached to the camera.
●Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.
• Do not wrap the strap around the neck. It may result in injury or accident.
●Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.
• It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
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.
Shoulder strap eyelet
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 strap
through the hole on the other side of the
stopper
Pull the other side of the shoulder strap
and then check that it will not come out
• Perform steps to and then attach the other side
of the shoulder strap.

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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
•Incorrect display of remaining battery power
•Failure to turn on camera
•Damage to data written to built-in memory or card
•Other troubles
●Never use batteries such as those indicated below.
•Batteries with all or part of their covering peeled off
•Batteries with flat poles

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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

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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 immediately after use. Turn off the camera and wait until
the battery temperature lowers before removing them.
●The clock settings may reset if batteries are removed from the camera for 120 hours
or more.
●Always use all new batteries of the same type and brand when replacing batteries.

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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.
Supplied batteries or optional
Panasonic alkaline batteries
Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH
batteries (optional, when the
battery capacity is 1900 mAh)
Number of
recordable pictures Approx. 380 pictures Approx. 540 pictures
Recording time Approx. 190 min Approx. 270 min
Playback time Approx. 430 min Approx. 560 min
●Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera &
Imaging Products Association].
• [Program AE] Mode
• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity:
50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card
(32 MB).
• Using the supplied batteries.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the
camera is turned on (when the Optical Image
Stabiliser function is set to [ON]).
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full
flash every second recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever from max. Tele to
max. Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings
and leaving it until the temperature of the
batteries decreases.
Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute
intervals under the above conditions).

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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))
Supplied batteries or optional
Panasonic alkaline batteries
Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH
batteries (optional, when the
battery capacity is 1900 mAh)
Number of
recordable pictures Approx. 120 pictures Approx. 500 pictures
Recording time Approx. 60 min Approx. 250 min
Playback time Approx. 340 min Approx. 540 min
●The number of recordable pictures, recording time, and playback time vary, depending
on the storage and operating conditions of the batteries and the brand and type of
batteries.
●We recommend using [Economy] (→47) or turning off the camera frequently between
recording sessions to save battery power. If you will be using the camera for long
periods of time, the use of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is recommended. If the
available battery power is significantly reduced even when fully charged Ni-MH
batteries are used, the batteries have reached the end of their life. Please purchase
new batteries.
●Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping
(can cause faults).

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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
• Push in until it clicks. Card (Check orientation)
• 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

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)
Turn off the camera.
■To remove card
Press the centre 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.)