Panasonic DMC LZ1 - Lumix Digital Camera Operating Instructions Manual

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115VQT1L86OthersConditions CausesThe subject is notfocused properly.The focus range varies depending on the recording mode.Set the proper recording mode for the distance to the subject.Is the subject out of the focus range? ( P30, 46)Have you taken a picture with jitter?The subject is not focused until the shutter button is pressedhalfway. (However, this excludes intelligent auto mode [ ].)The recorded pictureis blurred. The opticalimage stabilizer is noteffective.When taking a picture in shaded areas or indoors, the shutterspeed becomes slow and the Optical Image Stabilizer functionmay not work properly. In this case, we recommend holding thecamera with both hands firmly to take pictures.Images are grainy ornoisy.Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?(When set to [AUTO], ISO sensitivity increases for indoor andother shooting occasions.)Reduce ISO sensitivity. ( P70)Enhance [NOISE REDUCTION] of [PICT.ADJ.] or, lowerthe setting for each items other than [NOISE REDUCTION].( P76 )Improve the ambient light.•••In [HIGH SENS.] and [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode, theresolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because ofhigh sensitivity processing. This is not a malfunction.The brightness or colorof the picture differsfrom the actual scene.Brightness and colors may change when using a fast shutterspeed under fl uorescent lights, but this is a characteristic ofsuch lighting and is not a malfunction.Shooting of motionpictures stopsunexpectedly.This camera is not compatible with motion picture recordingon MultiMediaCards.When you set the [PICTURE MODE] to [30fpsVGA] or[30fps16:9], we recommend using cards that offer 10MB/second or higher speeds (shown on their packages andelsewhere) for best results.Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHCMemory Card, recording may stop in the middle.••Reddish vertical linesappear on the LCDmonitor while shootingThis is a phenomenon called smear. Itis a characteristic of CCD and appearswhen the subject has a bright part.Irregularities may also appear aroundthe smear, but this is not a malfunction.(It is recorded in motion pictures butnot on still pictures.)We recommend not to let a strongsource of light such as the sun lightenter the screen when taking pictures.••