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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com Operating Instructions DMC-LS85 Model No. DMC-LS86 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fi ll in the information in the box below.
  • Page 3 Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-LS85 DMC-LS86 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 4 DMC-LS85 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. – If you see this symbol – Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
  • Page 5 Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged. • We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ... 2 Quick Guide ... 8 Standard Accessories... 9 Names of the Components ... 10 Preparation About the Batteries (Number of recordable pictures) Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card (Optional) About the Built-in Memory/the Card ... 15 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) About the Mode and Menu Operation ...
  • Page 7 Others ... 95 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time ... 97 Specifi cations ... 100 Digital Camera Accessory System ... 103 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) ... 104 Request for Service Notice (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) ...

  • Page 8: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide This is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. Insert the batteries. • When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory.

  • Page 9: Standard Accessories

    “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P103) • If any of the accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components 1 [ 4 ] button (P25) 2 Zoom lever (P30) 3 Shutter button (P25) 4 Microphone (P49) 5 Flash (P36) 6 Self-timer indicator (P40) AF assist lamp (P60) 7 Lens part 8 Lens barrel 9 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P75, 77, 81) 10 Speaker (P21, 64) 11 LCD monitor (P35, 93)
  • Page 11 15 Cursor buttons A: e /Exposure compensation (P41) B: r /Macro button (P39) C: w /Self-timer button (P40) D: q /Flash mode button (P36) In these operating instructions, operations using the cursor buttons are described as follows. e.g.: When you press the r ( p ) button.   ...

  • Page 12: Preparation

    Please read “Batteries” in “Cautions for Use” for more details. (P85) About the Batteries Usable batteries AA Alkaline batteries (supplied) • AA EVOLTA batteries (Panasonic new battery) can also be used. Unusable batteries Manganese batteries Nickel batteries • Operation is not guaranteed when using the batteries listed above. The batteries can leak and the following malfunctions can occur: –...
  • Page 13 Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is on • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB) • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [AUTO]) •...

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Batteries/Card (Optional)

    Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card • Check that the camera is turned off. • Use alkaline batteries (supplied) or Ni-MH batteries (optional). • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the battery door A or the card door B to open it.

  • Page 15: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    • You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. • Please confi rm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is in English only.) Built-in Memory Card •...

  • Page 16: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional: P103) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P24)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact.

  • Page 17: About The Mode And Menu Operation

    1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press e/r to select [CLOCK SET]. 3 Press q and perform steps 3 and 4 for setting. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P21) Note •...

  • Page 18: About The Menu Operation

    List of Recording modes 4 Intelligent Auto Mode 1 Normal Picture Mode 5 Scene Mode 6 Motion Pictures Mode List of Playback modes 9 Normal Playback Mode 8 Slide Show Mode z Favorite Playback Mode The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like.
  • Page 19 Press e / r to select a menu item. (Example: Selecting [AF MODE]) • You can move to the next page by pressing r at the very bottom. Press q . • Depending on the item, the settings may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

  • Page 20: Using The Quick Menu

    When the camera shows the menu screen after step 1 on “How to use the menu” (P18): 1 Press w to move the menu icon. 2 Press r to select the [SETUP] menu icon [e]. 3 Press q to move to the menu item list. Proceed to step 2 on “How to use the menu”.

  • Page 21: About The [Setup] Menu

    Perform these settings if you need to. About the [SETUP] Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20.
  • Page 22 - [LCD MODE] • High Angle Mode is canceled if you turn the camera off. (Same occurs in [POWER SAVE].) • The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again. •...
  • Page 23 • [POWER SAVE] does not work in the following cases. – When using the AC adaptor/When connecting to a PC or a printer/When recording or playing back motion pictures/During slide show/[AUTO DEMO] • [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work in the following cases. –...
  • Page 24 For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 9 [LANGUAGE] • When you set to other language by mistake, select [9] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

  • Page 25: Basic

    Recording mode: 4 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera automatically sets the appropriate settings according to the subject and recording condition. This mode is recommended for beginners to take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically.

  • Page 26: Scene Detection

    When taking pictures using the fl ash (P36) When taking pictures using the zoom (P30) Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the photo fl ash or the AF assist lamp with your fi nger or other objects. •...

  • Page 27: About The Fl Ash

    • When [ q ] is selected, [ w ], [ e ] or [ r ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ e ] or [ r ] is set, the fl ash is activated twice. Settings in Intelligent auto mode Only the following functions can be set in this mode.

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)

    Recording mode: 1 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode) This mode allows you to take pictures freely as more options are available than Intelligent Auto Mode [ 4 ] (P25). Slide the recording/playback switch to [ and press [MODE]. A Recording/playback switch Press e / r to select [NORMAL PICTURE] and press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 29: Focusing

    To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P41) To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P55) Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. C Focus indication D AF area (normal) E AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)

  • Page 30: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Subjects and recording conditions which are diffi cult to focus • Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast • When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects • When it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects (when the recordable range display has appeared in red).
  • Page 31 Types of zooms Feature Optical zoom Maximum 4× magnifi cation Picture quality No deterioration Conditions None Screen display • When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example : 0.5 m (1.64 feet)-7) The magnifi...

  • Page 32: Playing Back Pictures (Normal Playback Mode)

    Playback mode: 9 Playing Back Pictures Slide the recording/playback switch A to [ 5 ]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched to the Playback Mode. – When the camera was turned on while the recording/playback switch was at [5].

  • Page 33: Using The Playback Zoom

    Rotate the zoom lever towards [ • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [6] (W) after enlarging the picture, the magnifi cation becomes lower. • When you change the magnifi cation, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by using e/r/w/q.

  • Page 34: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [ 4 ]. Press e / r to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] Press e / r / w / q to select the picture and then press [DISPLAY] to set.

  • Page 35: Advanced-Shooting

    About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to switch the screen to be used. A LCD monitor • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. • During playback zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, you can only select “Normal display”...

  • Page 36: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Recording mode: 4 1 5 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate fl ash setting Set the fl ash to match the recording. Press q [ t ]. Press e / r to switch the fl ash setting. •...
  • Page 37 Available fl ash settings by Recording Mode The available fl ash settings depend on the Recording Mode. ( ○ : Available, — : Not available, ◎ : Scene Mode initial setting) — — 4 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ◎ ○...
  • Page 38 Shutter speed for each fl ash setting Flash setting q : AUTO @ : AUTO/ Red-eye reduction t : Forced ON ` : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction [ : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction o : Forced OFF The shutter speed changes depending on the [STABILIZER] setting. When [i.AUTO] is set [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET] in Scene Mode •...

  • Page 39: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Recording mode: 1 6 Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. when taking pictures of fl owers. You can take pictures approaching the subject at a distance up to 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 ×).

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording mode: 4 1 5 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press w [ s ]. Press e / r to select the time. • You can also press w [ s ] to select. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to fi nish. •...

  • Page 41: Compensating The Exposure

    Recording mode: 1 5 6 Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. Under exposed Compensate the exposure toward positive. Press e [ d ] to display [EXPOSURE] and press w / q to compensate the exposure.

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Recording mode: 5 Taking Pictures that Match the Scene being Recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Slide the recording/playback switch to [ 1 ]. Press [MODE] to display the mode selection screen.

  • Page 43: Q [Portrait]

    The person stands out with a healthier complexion. Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible. 2 Move close to the subject. Note • Suitable for outdoors in the daytime. •...

  • Page 44: R [Scenery]

    The camera focuses on distant subjects to allow you to take pictures of wide landscapes. Note • Flash is fi xed to Forced fl ash OFF [ o ]. • The focus range is 5 m (16.41 feet) to 7. Allows you to shoot fast moving subjects (e.g.

  • Page 45: O [Party]

    Use to take pictures at wedding receptions, indoor parties, etc. Both the people and the background can be shot with natural brightness using the fl ash and slow shutter speed. Technique for Party mode • Use the fl ash. (You can set to [ [ ] or [ ` ].) •...

  • Page 46: D [Pet]

    Suitable for taking pictures of your pet.This allows you to set the birthday (age) and name of your pet. For details on how to set age and birthday, see [BABY1]/[BABY2]. (P45) Note • [i.AUTO] is activated and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600]. •...

  • Page 47: C [Starry Sky]

    Note • Flash is fi xed to Forced fl ash OFF [ o ]. • [QUALITY] is automatically fi xed to [ 8 ]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4"×6"/10×15 cm printing. • The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second. •...

  • Page 48: B [Beach]

    Prevents underexposure of the subject under strong sunlight to allow you to take pictures on a beach. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ 3 ]. • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. • Sand or seawater may cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or terminals.

  • Page 49: Motion Picture Mode

    Recording mode: 6 Motion Picture Mode Slide the recording/playback switch to [ 1 ]. Press [MODE] to display to the mode selection screen. Press e / r to select [MOTION PICTURE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
  • Page 50 • This camera has improved sound quality so motion pictures recorded on this camera cannot be played back on a Panasonic Digital Camera (LUMIX models) that was sold in June 2008 or before. (However, motion pictures recorded on previous models can be played back on this camera.)

  • Page 51: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Recording mode: 4 1 5 6 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which day of the vacation you take the picture If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.

  • Page 52: Recording Date/Time At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Press r to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P66. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. Take a picture. • The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc.
  • Page 53 Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press q . (P21) • When you are setting the world time for the fi rst time, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press [MENU/SET], and set the home area on the screen in step 3 . Press r to select [HOME], and then press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 54: Using The [Rec] Menu

    Using the [REC] Menu For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P18. Set the number of pixels and aspect ratio of the pictures. Select a higher number of pixels for clearer pictures. Select a lower number of pixels to store more pictures. Applicable modes: 4 1 5 Settings 4:3 [8M]...

  • Page 55: J [Sensitivity]

    For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P18. ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity of the image sensor to light. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. Applicable modes: 1 [i.AUTO]/[80]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600] ISO sensitivity Recording location (recommended)
  • Page 56 Auto White Balance (AWB) Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].

  • Page 57: [Af Mode]

    For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P18. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: 1 5 [ 3 ]: Face detection [ \ ]: 9-area-focusing [ 2 ]: 1-area-focusing About [ 3 ] (Face detection) The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces.

  • Page 58: [Burst]

    For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P18. When you press and hold the shutter button several pictures are taken in succession. Applicable modes: 4 1 5 Burst speed (pictures/second) Number of recordable pictures The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card. •...

  • Page 59: Color Mode]

    For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P18. Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colors of the pictures can be turned into sepia colors or other color effects can be achieved. Applicable modes: 4 1 6 [STANDARD]: This is the standard setting.

  • Page 60: W [Af Assist Lamp]

    For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P18. Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on the subject in low light conditions. Applicable modes: 1 5 [OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on. [ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 61: Advanced-Viewing

    Playback mode: 8 Playing Back Pictures in Sequence You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronization with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fi xed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show.

  • Page 62: Item Settings

    Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next picture. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF] •...

  • Page 63: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back

    Playback mode: z Selecting Pictures and Playing Them Back You can play back the pictures put in the favorites list only. (When [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there is more than one picture in the favorites list.) Refer to [FAVORITE] (P70) to put a picture on your favorites list or to remove it from the list.

  • Page 64: Playing Back Motion Pictures

    Playback mode: 9 z Playing Back Motion Pictures Press w / q to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ - ]), and then press e to play back. A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon C Motion picture playback icon •...

  • Page 65: Using The [Playback] Menu

    Playback mode: 9 Using the [PLAYBACK] Menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP] or [RESIZE], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.

  • Page 66: Y [Title Edit]

    You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P67). (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] menu. (P18) Press e / r to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 67: S [Text Stamp]

    [MULTI] setting In step 4 , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fi t on the screen. •...

  • Page 68: F [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)

    [TITLE] Text is printed together with the image for pictures that have already been recorded with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] name settings in Scene Mode, [TRAVEL DATE] location setting or [TITLE EDIT]. Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture larger than 3M, the picture size will become smaller as shown below R / T •...
  • Page 69 Select the picture(s) and size(s). [SINGLE] setting Press w/q to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press w/q to select the size , and then press [MENU/SET]. Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized are displayed. [MULTI] setting Press e/r to select the size, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 70: K [Rotate Disp.]

    This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] menu. (P18) Press r to select [ON] and then press [MENU/ SET]. • When you select [OFF], the pictures are displayed without being rotated.

  • Page 71: [Print Set]

    When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P74) and then set the print setting. For more information please visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] menu. (P18) Press e / r to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 72 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press e / r to set the number of prints, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • When [MULTI] has been selected, repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture. (It is not possible to use the same setting for a multiple number of pictures.) Press [ 4 ] to return to the menu screen.

  • Page 73: C [Protect]

    You can set protection for the pictures you do not want to delete to prevent them from accidental erasure. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] menu. (P18) Press e / r to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 74: B [Copy]

    • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited on a PC.) •...

  • Page 75: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Refer to “Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely” (P76) before disconnecting the USB connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6PP: optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC2: optional). Press e / r to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 76: Using A Pc With An Sd Memory Card Slot Or A Card Reader

    • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. Note •...

  • Page 77: Printing The Pictures

    If not printing, disconnect the USB connection cable. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6PP: optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC2: optional). • When the camera is connected to the printer, the cable disconnect prohibit icon [1] appears.

  • Page 78: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Selecting a single picture and printing it Press w / q to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • A message displays for about 2 seconds. Press e to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P79 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures.

  • Page 79: Print Settings

    Select and set the items on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” or in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them”. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] and [PAGE LAYOUT] to [h] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.

  • Page 80: Using A Printer With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout. Layout printing When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper For example, if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE LAYOUT] to [6] and then set [NUM.

  • Page 81: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Playing back pictures using the AV cable (optional) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P23) Turn this unit and the TV off. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). AV OUT /DIGITAL 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 82: Others

    Screen Display In recording Recording in Normal Picture Mode [ 1 ] (Initial setting) Recording mode (P18) Flash mode (P36) Macro shooting (P39) AF area (P25, 29) Focus indication (P25, 29) Picture size (P54) Quality (P54) Battery indication (P12) Remaining number of recordable pictures (P97) 10 1: Built-in memory (P15) 3: Card (P15) (appears during accessing...
  • Page 83 28 LCD mode (P22) 29 Number of days that have passed since the depature date (P51) 30 Burst (P58) v: Audio recording (P49) 31 AF assist lamp (P60) : W In playback Playback mode (P18) Protected picture (P73) Favorites indicator (P70) : z Text stamp complete indicator (P67) Picture size (P54) Picture mode (P49)

  • Page 84: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for Use Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor. •...
  • Page 85 • Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction. • Do not press the LCD monitor with a sharp and hard tip such as the one of a ballpoint pen. •...
  • Page 86 Never leave the camera and the batteries in a car or on a car dashboard in the summer. • It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, a generation of heat, and may cause a fi re and batteries to burst due to the high temperature. Proper care and handling of batteries Mishandling batteries may cause leakage, heat generation, fi...
  • Page 87 • Information containing private information may be changed or lost due to operation mistake, static electricity, accident, malfunction, or repair. Panasonic assumes no liability for direct/indirect damage resulted from change or loss of information including private information. For service or transfer/disposal •...
  • Page 88 • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.

  • Page 89: Message Display

    Message Display Confi rmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
  • Page 90 [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera. Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P24) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR] •...

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P91–96). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P23) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. The camera turns off immediately even when battery power is full. The remaining battery power is low even if new batteries are inserted.
  • Page 92 The subject is not focused 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? (P25, 28 and 39) •...

  • Page 93: Lcd Monitor

    The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • When the camera is not operated for a while, [POWER SAVE] or [AUTO LCD OFF] is activated for [ECONOMY]. (P22) • If the LCD monitor turns off when you press the shutter button halfway, the batteries may run out.

  • Page 94: Playback

    • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the batteries immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using the batteries with a low remaining charge? Format the card to delete the pictures mentioned above.

  • Page 95: Tv, Pc And Printer

    The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? Set the TV to video input mode. (P81) The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different. • Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be extended horizontally or vertically or they may be displayed with their edges cut off.
  • Page 96 The AF assist lamp does not turn on. • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] menu set to [ON]? (P60) • The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places. The camera and batteries become warm. • The surface of the camera during use and the batteries immediately after a long time use become warm.

  • Page 97: Available Recording Time

    Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time vary depending on the subjects. Number of recordable pictures Picture size (3264 ×...
  • Page 98 Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Card 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
  • Page 99 Available recording time (In Motion Picture Mode) Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Card 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB The volume of motion picture is limited to 2 GB per recording session.

  • Page 100: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera Effective pixels: 8,100,000 pixels Image sensor: Total pixels: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended optical zoom: Focus: Focus range: Shutter system: Motion picture recording: [WVGA] 848 × 480 pixels (30 frames/second) (When a card...
  • Page 101 Number of recordable pictures: ISO sensitivity: Shutter speed: White balance: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: Picture size Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: Recording fi le format Still Picture: Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analog video / audio: When using the built-in memory: Approx.
  • Page 102 Terminal AV OUT/DIGITAL: DC IN: Dimensions: Mass (Weight): Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: VQT1X05 Dedicated jack (8 pin) Type1 jack (Only when using DC coupler) 3.89˝ (W) × 2.48˝ (H) × 1.19˝ (D) (96.7 mm (W) × 62.0 mm (H) × 29.8 mm (D)) (excluding the projection part) Approx.

  • Page 103: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Digital Camera Accessory System DC coupler: DMW-DCC2 • Purchase DC coupler and AC adaptor together. You cannot use either of them individually. AV Cable: DMW-AVC1 Soft Case: DMW-CLZ10 SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card 32 GB SDHC Memory Card ... RP-SDV32GU1K 16 GB SDHC Memory Card ...

  • Page 104: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)

    TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 105: Request For Service Notice (For Usa And Puerto Rico Only)

    Request for Service Notice: (USA and Puerto Rico Only) Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) In the unlikely event this product needs service.

  • Page 106: Limited Warranty (For Usa And Puerto Rico Only)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or...
  • Page 107 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-...

  • Page 108: Customer Services Directory (For Usa And Puerto Rico Only)

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 109: Précautions À Prendre (Pour Le Canada)

    Panasonic (modèle DMW- DCC2, vendu séparément). • N’utilisez pas d’autres câbles de connexion USB à l’exception de celui fourni. • N’utilisez pas un câble autre qu’un câble original de Panasonic AV (DMW-AVC1: vendu séparément). • Conservez la carte mémoire hors de portée des enfants afi n qu’ils ne puissent pas l’avaler.
  • Page 110 Évitez d’approcher l’appareil photo de tout équipement magnétisé (four à micro- ondes, téléviseur, équipement de jeux vidéo, etc.). • Si vous utilisez l’appareil photo à proximité d’un téléviseur, les radiations électromagnétiques pourraient nuire au son et à l’image. • N’utilisez pas l’appareil photo à proximité d’un téléphone cellulaire; cela pourrait entraîner un bruit nuisible à...

  • Page 111: Index

    Index AC adaptor ... 75, 77, 103 Access indication ... 15 Aerial photo mode ... 48 AF area ... 25, 29 AF assist lamp ... 60 AF mode ... 57 Auto demo ... 24 Auto LCD off ... 22 Auto power LCD ... 22 Auto review ...
  • Page 112 Night portrait mode ... 44 Night scenery mode ... 44 Normal picture mode ... 28 Number of prints ... 71, 79 Number of recordable pictures ... 97 Optical zoom ... 30 Page layout ... 80 Paper size ... 79 Party mode ... 45 Pet mode ...
  • Page 113 Others MEMO VQT1X05...
  • Page 114 Others MEMO VQT1X05...
  • Page 115 Others MEMO VQT1X05...
  • Page 116 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 ©...

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