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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-LS85
Model No.
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
VQT1X23
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-LS85 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1X23...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, •...
  • Page 3 Before Use – 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Before Use Contents Before Use • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ..... 32 Information for Your Safety ......2 Quick Guide ..........6 Advanced-Shooting Standard Accessories....... 7 Names of the Components ....... 8 About the LCD Monitor ......33 •...
  • Page 5 Before Use • & [BURST] ........56 Message Display ........88 • ' [DIGITAL ZOOM] ....... 56 Troubleshooting ........90 • ( [COLOR MODE] ......57 • Batteries and power source ..... 90 • ) [STABILIZER] ......57 • Shooting ........... 90 •...

  • Page 6: Quick Guide

    Before Use 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 7: Standard Accessories

    Before Use Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 Batteries • AA Alkaline batteries (LR6) 2 USB Connection Cable 3 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. 4 Hand Strap • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text.

  • Page 8: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components 1 [ 4 ] button (P23) 2 Zoom lever (P28) 3 Shutter button (P23) 4 Microphone (P47) 5 Flash (P34) 6 Self-timer indicator (P38) AF assist lamp (P58) 7 Lens part 8 Lens barrel 9 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P73, 75, 79) AV OUT...
  • Page 9 Before Use 15 Cursor buttons A: e /Exposure compensation (P39) B: r /Macro button (P37) C: w /Self-timer button (P38) D: q /Flash mode button (P34) In these operating instructions, operations using the cursor buttons are described as follows. e.g.: When you press the r ( p ) button.   ...

  • Page 10: Preparation

    (Number of recordable pictures) Usable batteries AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal AA Alkaline batteries (supplied) hydride) batteries (optional) • AA EVOLTA (AA EVOIA) batteries (Panasonic new battery) can also be used. Unusable batteries Manganese batteries Lithium batteries Oxyride batteries Nickel batteries Ni-Cd batteries •...
  • Page 11 Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C /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 12: Inserting/Removing The Batteries/Card (Optional)

    (Optional) • 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. Press and keep the lever down and slide the door.

  • Page 13: 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.) VQT1X23...

  • Page 14: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW- AC6G: optional: P80) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P22)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact.

  • Page 15: About The Mode And Menu Operation

    Preparation Changing the clock setting 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. (P19) Note •...

  • Page 16: About The Menu Operation

    Preparation List of Recording modes Taking pictures easily. 4 Intelligent Auto Mode [ 4 ] button is available. 1 Normal Picture Mode Taking pictures in the desired setting. 5 Scene Mode Taking pictures according to the scene. This mode allows you to record motion 6 Motion Pictures Mode pictures with audio.
  • Page 17 Preparation 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 18: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu When the camera shows the menu screen after step 1 on “How to use the menu” (P16): 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.

  • Page 19: About The [Setup] Menu

    Preparation 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.
  • Page 20 Preparation Makes the LCD monitor easier to see. [OFF]: Suitable for normal use. x [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. c [POWER LCD]: - [LCD MODE] The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
  • Page 21 Preparation • [POWER SAVE] does not work in the following cases. – When using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6G: optional: P80)/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 22 Preparation It is possible to check which version of fi rmware is on the camera. @ [VERSION DISP.] Initializes the built-in memory or card. Formatting v [FORMAT] irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use batteries with suffi cient power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6G: optional: P80) when formatting.

  • Page 23: Basic

    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 24: Scene Detection

    Basic When taking pictures using the fl ash (P34) When taking pictures using the zoom (P28) 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 25: About The Fl Ash

    Basic 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 26: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)

    Basic Recording mode: 1 Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode) This mode allows you to take pictures freely as more options are available than Intelligent Auto Mode [ 4 ] (P23). Slide the recording/playback switch to [ and press [MODE].

  • Page 27: Focusing

    Basic To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P39) To adjust the colours and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P53) Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. Focus When the subject When the subject...

  • Page 28: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic 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 •...
  • Page 29 Basic Types of zooms Extra optical zoom Feature Optical zoom Digital zoom (EZ) Maximum 25.5× [including extra optical 4× 6.4× magnifi cation zoom 6.4×] The higher the magnifi cation Picture quality No deterioration No deterioration level, the greater the deterioration. [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P56) on [PICTURE SIZE] with Conditions...

  • Page 30: Playing Back Pictures (Normal Playback Mode)

    Basic Playback mode: 9 Playing Back Pictures (Normal Playback Mode) 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 31: Using The Playback Zoom

    Basic Using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] (T) to enlarge the picture. • 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 32: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    Basic 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] step 5 . Press e / r / w / q to select the picture and then press [DISPLAY] to set.

  • Page 33: Advanced-Shooting

    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 34: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced-Shooting Recording mode: 4 1 5 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash A Photo fl ash • Do not cover the photo fl ash with your fi ngers or any other items. Switching to the appropriate fl ash setting Set the fl ash to match the recording. Press q [ t ].
  • Page 35 Advanced-Shooting 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 36 Advanced-Shooting Shutter speed for each fl ash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) q : AUTO 1/30 to 1/2000 @ : AUTO/ Red-eye reduction 1/30 to 1/2000 t : Forced ON 1/30 to 1/2000 ` : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction [ : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction 1 or 1/8 to 1/2000 1 or 1/8 to 1/2000 o : Forced OFF...

  • Page 37: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced-Shooting 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 from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 ×).

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced-Shooting 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 39: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced-Shooting 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. Properly Under exposed Over exposed exposed Compensate the exposure toward Compensate the exposure toward positive.

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced-Shooting 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 ].

  • Page 41: Q [Portrait]

    Advanced-Shooting 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 42: R [Scenery]

    Advanced-Shooting 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 to 7. t [SPORTS] Allows you to shoot fast moving subjects (e.g.

  • Page 43: O [Party]

    Advanced-Shooting 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 44: D [Pet]

    Advanced-Shooting 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]. (P43) Note • [i.AUTO] is activated and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600]. •...

  • Page 45: C [Starry Sky]

    Advanced-Shooting 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 46: B [Beach]

    Advanced-Shooting 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. •...

  • Page 47: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced-Shooting 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 48 • 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 49: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced-Shooting 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 50: Recording Date/Time At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced-Shooting 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 P64. 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 51 Advanced-Shooting Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press q . (P19) • 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 52: Using The [Rec] Menu

    Advanced-Shooting Using the [REC] Menu g [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P16. 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 Number of pixels...

  • Page 53: J [Sensitivity]

    Advanced-Shooting j [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P16. 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...
  • Page 54 Advanced-Shooting 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 colour 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 55: [Af Mode]

    Advanced-Shooting $ [AF MODE] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P16. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: 1 5 [ 3 ]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face.

  • Page 56: [Burst]

    Advanced-Shooting & [BURST] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P16. When you press and hold the shutter button several pictures are taken in succession. Applicable modes: 4 1 5 [OFF] & Burst speed — Approx. 2 (pictures/second) — Max.

  • Page 57: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced-Shooting ( [COLOR MODE] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P16. Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colours of the pictures can be turned into sepia colours or other colour effects can be achieved. Applicable modes: 4 1 6 [STANDARD]: This is the standard setting.

  • Page 58: W [Af Assist Lamp]

    Advanced-Shooting W [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P16. 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 59: Advanced-Viewing

    Advanced-Viewing Playback mode: 8 Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) 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 favourites as a slide show.

  • Page 60: Item Settings

    Advanced-Viewing 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 61: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back

    Advanced-Viewing Playback mode: z Selecting Pictures and Playing Them Back z [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures put in the favourites list only. (When [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there is more than one picture in the favourites list.) Refer to [FAVORITE] (P68) to put a picture on your favourites list or to remove it from the list.

  • Page 62: Playing Back Motion Pictures

    Advanced-Viewing 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 63: Using The [Playback] Menu

    Advanced-Viewing 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 64: Y [Title Edit]

    Advanced-Viewing y [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P65). (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] menu. (P16) Press e / r to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 65: S [Text Stamp]

    Advanced-Viewing [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 66: F [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)

    Advanced-Viewing [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 67 Advanced-Viewing Select the picture(s) and size(s). [SINGLE] setting [SINGLE] 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 [MULTI] Press e/r to select the size, and...

  • Page 68: K [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced-Viewing 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. (P16) Press r to select [ON] and then press [MENU/ SET]. • When you select [OFF], the pictures are displayed without being rotated.

  • Page 69: [Print Set]

    Advanced-Viewing Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Press w / q to select a picture which you want to put on your favourites list, and then press r . • Repeat the above procedure if necessary. • [z] is added on the picture put in your favourites list. •...
  • Page 70 Advanced-Viewing Select the picture, and then [SINGLE] [MULTI] press [MENU/SET]. Press w/q to Press e/r/w/q to select the picture. select the pictures. 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 71: C [Protect]

    Advanced-Viewing 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. (P16) Press e / r to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 72: 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 73: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Refer to “Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely” (P74) before disconnecting the USB connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6G: optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC2: optional). USB MODE...

  • Page 74: Using A Pc With An Sd Memory Card Slot Or A Card Reader

    Connecting to other equipment Double-click [DCIM] folder. Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC. Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC.

  • Page 75: Printing The Pictures

    If this happens during printing, stop printing at once. If not printing, disconnect the USB connection cable. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6G: optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC2: optional). • When the camera is connected to the printer, the cable disconnect prohibit icon [1] appears.

  • Page 76: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge Press w / q to select the picture and then press 100-0001 100-0001 [MENU/SET]. 1/19 1/19 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT • A message displays for about 2 seconds. MULTI PRINT SELECT PRINT...

  • Page 77: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a MULTI SELECT single picture and printing it” or in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple PRINT START pictures and printing them”. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.OF PRINTS •...

  • Page 78: Using A Printer With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. 1 page with no frame print 1 page with frame print 2 pages print 4 pages print •...

  • Page 79: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Playing back pictures using the AV cable (optional) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P21) 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 80: About The Ac Adaptor

    Connecting to other equipment About the AC Adaptor Connecting DC coupler and AC adaptor to the camera Read operating instructions for details on how to connect the DC coupler to the camera. A Battery door B DC coupler door • Open the DC coupler door in advance. C DC coupler D AC adaptor •...

  • Page 81: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display In recording Recording in normal picture mode [ 1 ] (Initial setting) Recording mode (P16) Flash mode (P34) Macro shooting (P37) AF area (P23, 27) Focus indication (P23, 27) Picture size (P52) Quality (P52) Battery indication (P10) Remaining number of recordable pictures (P96) F2.8...
  • Page 82 Others 30 Burst (P56) v: Audio recording (P47) 31 AF assist lamp (P58) : W In playback Playback mode (P16) 5 6 7 Protected picture (P71) Favourites indicatior (P68) : z Text stamp complete indicator (P65) 100-0001 Picture size (P52) １...

  • Page 83: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
  • Page 84 Others • When using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions beforehand. • When the LCD display becomes dirty, blow away dust and dirt with a commercially available blower brush. When the dirt is heavy, wipe it with a soft cloth such as an eyeglass cloth.
  • Page 85 Others Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). • This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch the batteries. Never leave the camera and the batteries in a car or on a car dashboard in the summer. •...
  • Page 86 • 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 87 About the picture data • 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. About tripods • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.

  • Page 88: Message Display

    Others 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 89 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • This card has a format which is not recognised by the camera. Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P22) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR] •...

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P90–95). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P21) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Batteries and power source The camera turns off immediately even when battery power is full. The remaining battery power is low even if new batteries are inserted.
  • Page 91 Others 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? (P23, 26 and 37) •...

  • Page 92: Lcd Monitor

    Others 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]. (P20) • If the LCD monitor turns off when you press the shutter button halfway, the batteries may run out.

  • Page 93: Playback

    Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P68) is set to [ON]. The picture is not played back. • Is the recording/playback switch set to playback [5]? (P15) • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted.

  • Page 94: Tv, Pc And Printer

    Others 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. (P79) The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different. •...
  • Page 95 Others The AF assist lamp does not turn on. • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] menu set to [ON]? (P58) • The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places. The camera and batteries become warm. •...

  • Page 96: Available Recording Time

    Others 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 4:3 [8M] 4:3 [5M P ]...
  • Page 97 Others 3:2 [7M] 3:2 [2.5M P ] Picture size (3264 × 2176 pixels) (2048 × 1360 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1310 Card 2 GB 1070 1360 2560 4 GB...
  • Page 98 Others Available recording time (In Motion Picture Mode) Picture quality WVGA QVGA setting Built-in Memory — — 1 min 37 s (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 16 s 17 s 56 s 64 MB 37 s 39 s 1 min 58 s 128 MB 1 min 18 s 1 min 22 s...

  • Page 99: Specifi Cations

    Others Specifi cations Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 3.0 V Power Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera Effective pixels: 8,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5˝ CCD Total pixels: 8,320,000 pixels Primary colour fi lter Lens: Optical 4 ×...
  • Page 100 Others When using the built-in memory: Number of recordable Approx. 10 pictures (immediately after formatting) pictures: When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO sensitivity: i.AUTO/ 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400 Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/2,000th of a second...
  • Page 101 Others Analogue video / NTSC / PAL Composite (Switched by menu), audio: Audio line output (monaural) Terminal AV OUT/DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin) DC IN: Type1 jack (Only when using DC coupler) Dimensions: 96.7 mm (W) × 62.0 mm (H) × 29.8 mm (D) (excluding the projection part) Mass (Weight): Approx.
  • Page 102 Others MEMO VQT1X23...
  • Page 103 Others MEMO VQT1X23...
  • Page 104 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Printed in China Panasonic Corporation VQT1X23 Web Site: http://panasonic.net H1208HM0...

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