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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-LS80
Model No.
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
VQT1L68
2007/12/13 11:08:34
2007/12/13 11:08:34

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-LS80 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1L68 VQT1L68_DMC-LS80_GN_EN.indd 1 VQT1L68_DMC-LS80_GN_EN.indd 1 2007/12/13 11:08:34 2007/12/13 11:08:34...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Carefully observe copyright laws. We would like to take this opportunity to Recording of pre-recorded tapes or thank you for purchasing this Panasonic discs or other published or broadcast Digital Camera. Please read these material for purposes other than your...
  • Page 3 Before Use -If you see this symbol- ■ About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with Information on Disposal in other excessive force. Uneven colours may Countries outside the European appear on the LCD monitor and it may Union malfunction.
  • Page 4 Before Use ■ About the Lens ■ When not using the camera for a long • Do not press the lens or the lens barrel period of time with excessive force. • Store the batteries in a cool and • Do not leave the camera with the lens dry place with a relatively stable facing the sun as it may cause the...
  • Page 5 Before Use VQT1L68 VQT1L68_DMC-LS80_GN_EN.indd 5 VQT1L68_DMC-LS80_GN_EN.indd 5 2007/12/13 11:08:36 2007/12/13 11:08:36...
  • Page 6 This camera can do the following things. (The featured functions are described below.) Taking pictures Leave it to your camera! Intelligent mode ( P28 ) Set automatically the most appropriate settings to match the recording scene and subject. Take pictures according to the recording condition ! Scene mode ( P48 ) Shooting diffi...
  • Page 7 Playback on large screen on TV ( P96 ) or AV cable (supplied) Print out With your printer or USB cable (Use a PictBridge-compatible (supplied) printer.) ( P92 ) In a photo studio Give the card to a shop assistant to print pictures. ( P86 ) Saving the picture data Using computer...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Basic Before Use Taking Pictures Easily Information for Your Safety ....... 2 Intelligent Mode) ......28 Preparation Taking Pictures in the Desired Setting Normal Picture Mode) ....30 Standard Accessories ......10 Photography basics Names of the Components ..... 11 –...
  • Page 9 Beach mode ........54 Connecting to other equipment Snow mode ........54 Connecting to a PC ........ 89 Aerial photo mode ......54 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Motion Picture Mode ....... 55 Printer ..........92 Vacation Date Recording ......57 Playing Back Pictures with a Displaying the Time at the Travel TV Screen ...........

  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. Batteries Strap ■ ■ AA Alkaline batteries (LR6) VFC4297 ■ AV Cable • Card is optional. K1HA08CD0027 You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.

  • Page 11: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Names of the Components [E. ZOOM] (Easy zoom) button ( P34 ) Zoom lever ( P33 ) Shutter button ( P30 , 55 ) Microphone ( P55 ) Flash ( P41 ) Self-timer indicator ( P45 ) AF assist lamp ( P68 ) AV OUT Lens part...

  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide This is the overview of the procedure Play back the pictures. to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. Insert the batteries. ( 1 Set the recording/playback switch to [Q].

  • Page 13: About The Batteries

    – Data written to the built-in memory or The battery indication turns blue. the card is damaged resulting in loss of • We recommend using Panasonic the photographs. batteries. • Battery performance may vary greatly depending on the brand used and the storage life and conditions of the batteries.
  • Page 14 • Keep batteries away from children. rechargeable batteries manufactured by • Always use 2 new batteries of the same Panasonic are recommended. type when replacing batteries. • If there is dirt on the battery poles, you • Remove the batteries if you do not intend may not be able to charge normally.
  • Page 15 Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. Battery power LCD or high angle mode is used. capacity gradually decreases over time. If • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card the length of time you can use the camera (16 MB) is extremely short even after fully charging •...
  • Page 16 [ ] when the temperature is 0 °C (32 °F) and other recording conditions comply with CIPA standard.) Number of recordable Batteries Used pictures (Approx) Panasonic Alkaline 40 pictures batteries (20 min) (supplied or optional) Fully charged 380 pictures...

  • Page 17: Inserting/Removing The Batteries/Card (Optional)

    This can damage data. We recommend using Panasonic’s SD • Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. • Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.

  • Page 18: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Please confi rm the latest information on ■ About SD Memory Card (optional), the following website. SDHC Memory Card (optional) and http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs MultiMediaCard (optional) (This site is in English only.) • The SD Memory Card, the SDHC •...

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Clock (Turning The Camera [On] For The Fi Rst Time)

    Preparation Setting Up the Clock (Turning the camera [ON] for the fi rst time) Initial setting ■ Checking the clock setting The clock is not set when the camera is 1 Press [DISPLAY] several times. shipped. When you turn the camera on, –...

  • Page 20: Basic Of Mode And Menu

    Preparation Basic of Mode and Menu About the mode Selecting recording mode or playback mode. Recording/playback switch MENU Recording mode Slide the recording/playback Intelligent mode switch to (up) or (down). Taking pictures easily. : Recording mode : Playback mode Normal picture mode Use this mode for normal recording.

  • Page 21: About The Menu

    Preparation About the menu This camera contains various menus to enable you to setup your own preferences for recording and playing. Displayed menu items vary depending on each mode. Setup menu (Common in recording mode / playback mode) To setup the default setting of the camera, such as the batteries, clock, etc. Recording menu (Only in recording mode) To setup the picture size, ISO sensitivity, etc.

  • Page 22: Basic Settings (Setup Menu)

    Preparation Basic settings ( Setup menu) Press q and select settings using Setting up the preference of battery type, clock, economy mode, etc. e/r. • The further items will be displayed Make sure to set [BATTERY TYPE]. depending on items. Press q again, and •...

  • Page 23: Battery Type

    Preparation Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. ( P22 ) The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting. Select the type of batteries you BEEP have inserted. Set to select the volume of operational BATTERY TYPE sound.

  • Page 24: Economy

    Preparation Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. ( P22 ) The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting. Restrict battery consumption Show images you have taken. ECONOMY AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE Adjust how long the recorded picture If you perform no operations, the camera...

  • Page 25: Reset

    Preparation Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. ( P22 ) The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting. VIDEO OUT ( RESET (Playback mode only) The settings on the recording or the [SETUP] Set to [NTSC] or [PAL] according to the TV menu are reset to the initial settings.

  • Page 26: Language

    For USA assistance, please call: The camera automatically detects jittering 1-800-272-7033 or, contact us via the web at: and movement of the subject and indicates http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo them. (You cannot shoot while the For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: demonstration is on.)

  • Page 27: Lcd Monitor And Changes To The Display

    Preparation LCD Monitor and Changes to the Display Display in normal picture mode [ ■ Built-in memory / Card (at the time of purchase) lights red during accessing.) • Do not do the following when the access indication lights. – Turn the camera off.

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures Easily ( Intelligent Mode)

    Basic Taking Pictures Easily Intelligent Mode) The camera automatically sets the D AF area: white green adequate settings according to the subject • AF area is displayed on suitable focus and recording condition. This mode is points. (Max. 5 points) recommended for beginners to take E Aperture value pictures easily.

  • Page 29: Rec Mode

    Basic Change the setting • You can automatically display pictures ■ vertically if they were recorded holding Press [MENU/SET] to set the following the camera vertically ( P32 , 83 recording menu, setup menu. Refer to • When you press the shutter button, the each corresponding page for the details on screen may become bright or dark for each mode.

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures In The Desired Setting ( Normal Picture Mode)

    Basic Taking Pictures in the Desired Setting Normal Picture Mode) This mode allows you to take pictures C The focus indication lights green. freely as more variegated setup is D AF area: white green available than intelligent mode [ E Aperture value F Shutter speed Set the camera to normal picture •...

  • Page 31: Photography Basics - Exposure, Focus, And Color

    Basic Photography basics – exposure, focus, and color A little knowledge about exposure, focus and color will come in handy when you are having trouble with a shot. In normal picture mode [ ], Auto Exposure (AE) normally Are images dark? sets the correct exposure for you, but images may be dark if Exposure there is backlight.
  • Page 32 Basic When you want to take a picture of a Preventing jitter (camera shake) ■ ■ subject outside the AF area ( AF/AE • Be careful of jittering when pressing the Lock) shutter button. When recording a picture of people with a •...

  • Page 33: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic Taking Pictures with the Zoom ■ How the extra optical zoom works Using the optical zoom / The extra optical zoom works by extracting the extra optical zoom (EZ) the center of the picture and expanding You can make people and subjects appear it for a higher telephoto effect.

  • Page 34: Using The Easy Zoom Button

    Basic resolution also returns to normal when Using the easy zoom button you return the zoom lever to the optical Press the [E.ZOOM] button to quickly zoom position. zoom. Actual zoom factors depend on the ■ When the picture size is set except pixel recording setting.

  • Page 35: Using The Digital Zoom

    Basic Entering the digital zoom range ■ Using the digital zoom When you rotate the zoom lever to the Further extending the zoom extreme Tele position, the on-screen zoom A maximum of 12 × zoom can be achieved indication may momentarily pause. with the 3 ×...

  • Page 36: Playing Back Pictures ( Q Normal Playback Mode)

    Basic Playing Back Pictures Normal playback mode) Select the normal playback mode [ • This camera is based on the DCF The picture data on the built-in memory standards (Design rule for Camera appears when a card is not inserted. The File system) which was established by picture data on the card appears when a the Japan Electronics and Information...

  • Page 37: Deleting Pictures

    Basic Deleting Pictures The picture data on the built-in memory is ■ To delete [MULTI DELETE] (up to 50 deleted when a card is not inserted. The pictures) / [ALL DELETE] picture data on the card is deleted when a Press [ card is inserted.
  • Page 38 Basic Press [ Press e to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED ? MENU MENU SELECT • When you delete all pictures, only pictures in either of the built-in memory or the card can be deleted.

  • Page 39: Advanced-Shooting

    Advanced-Shooting About the LCD Monitor In playback mode Changing the information displayed 100 0001 1/19 F2.8 1/25 10:00 JAN. 15. 2008 100 0001 1/19 1ST DAY 1 month 10 days 10:00 JAN. 15. 2008 DISPLAY A LCD monitor (LCD) F Normal display Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to G Display with recording information the screen to be used.

  • Page 40: Making The Lcd Monitor Easier To See (Lcd Mode)

    Advanced-Shooting Making the LCD monitor easier to Mode Uses see (LCD mode) Brightness of the LCD monitor automatically changes AUTO depending on brightness of POWER LCD the environment. Press and hold [Q.MENU] until The LCD monitor becomes quick setting screen is displayed. brighter and easier to see POWER even when taking pictures...

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced-Shooting Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash ■ Flash setting r :AUTO The fl ash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. s : AUTO/Red-eye reduction* (White) The fl ash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. • Use this when you take pictures of A Photo fl...

  • Page 42: Recording Mode

    Advanced-Shooting ■ Available fl ash settings by recording mode ■ The available fl ash range to take The available fl ash settings depend on the pictures recording mode. ISO sensitivity Available fl ash range (○ : Available, — : Not available, ◎ : Initial AUTO 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 5.9 m setting)
  • Page 43 Advanced-Shooting The available fl ash range to take ■ • The shutter speed will be different from pictures in intelligent ISO that shown in the table in the following scene modes. ISO LIMIT Available fl ash range – [NIGHT SCENERY]: ISO400 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 3.7 m 8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second...

  • Page 44: Taking Close-Up Pictures (Af W Macro Shooting)

    Advanced-Shooting Taking Close-up Pictures Macro Shooting) • Use a tripod and the self-timer for best This mode allows you to take close-up results. pictures of the subject, e.g. when taking • When the subject is close to the camera, pictures of fl owers. the effective focus range (depth of fi...

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced-Shooting Taking Pictures with the Self-timer • When using a tripod or in other cases, Press w [ ]. setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to stabilize the jitter Select shutter speed using e/r caused by pressing the shutter button. or w [ ].

  • Page 46: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced-Shooting Compensating the Exposure Press e [C] to display [C EXPOSURE] and press w/q to Use this function when you cannot achieve compensate the exposure. appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the EXPOSURE background. Over exposed MENU SELECT...

  • Page 47: Auto Bracket Recording

    Advanced-Shooting Auto Bracket Recording • The auto bracket setting is canceled if 3 pictures are taken in succession, you turn the camera off. (Same occurs in automatically changing the exporsure. [POWER SAVE].) The pictures are based on the selected • You cannot use auto bracket in [STARRY compensation range after setting the SKY] and [HI-SPEED BURST] mode.

  • Page 48: Scene Mode

    Advanced-Shooting Scene Mode Set the recording/playback switch to ■ Scene mode help [ INFORMATION] REC MODE mode ( P20 • To see explanations about the scene When you select a scene mode to match modes, press [DISPLAY] while a scene the subject and recording situation, the mode is selected in step 2.

  • Page 49: Portrait Mode

    Advanced-Shooting Refer to for details on selecting a scene menu. Portrait mode The background is blurred and the person stands out with a healthier complexion. Technique to make this mode more ■ effective: Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as •...

  • Page 50: Sports Mode

    Advanced-Shooting Refer to for details on selecting a scene menu. Sports mode Night scenery mode Allows you to shoot fast moving subjects The nightscape can be recorded vividly. (e.g. outdoor sports). ■ Technique for Night scenery mode • Use a tripod as the shutter may be open for as long as 8 seconds.

  • Page 51: Party Mode

    Advanced-Shooting Refer to for details on selecting a scene menu. Baby mode 1 Party mode Baby mode 2 Use to take pictures at wedding receptions, Adjusts the exposure and tone to bring indoor parties, etc. Both the people and out the healthy color of your baby’s skin. the background can be shot with natural The fl...

  • Page 52: Pet Mode

    Advanced-Shooting Refer to for details on selecting a scene menu. High Sensitivity mode • The focus range is 5 cm (Wide) / 30 cm The ISO sensitivity automatically switches (Tele) to Z. to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] when • Sensitivity will be the same as when you taking pictures.

  • Page 53: Starry Sky Mode

    Advanced-Shooting Refer to for details on selecting a scene menu. ■ Setting the shutter speed Select [ ], [ ] or [ Choose a shutter speed; 15, 30, or 60 seconds. ] using e/r and press [MENU/SET]. Press e/r to select the shutter speed, Press the shutter button fully to take then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 54: Fireworks Mode

    Advanced-Shooting Refer to for details on selecting a scene menu. Fireworks mode Snow mode Take beautiful pictures of fi reworks Exposure and white balance are adjusted exploding in the night sky. to make the white of the snow stand out. ■...

  • Page 55: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced-Shooting Motion Picture Mode Set the recording/playback switch to Press the shutter button fully to the recording [ ]. (P20) stop recording. • If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of Press [MODE], select recording, the camera stops recording automatically.

  • Page 56: Motion Pictures Mode

    Advanced-Shooting When the aspect ratio setting is We recommend using Panasonic’s SD ■ • Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. • Depending on the type of card you are Item Picture size using, the card access indication may 30fps16:9 848 × 480 pixels 30 fps...

  • Page 57: Vacation Date Recording

    Advanced-Shooting Vacation Date Recording Press r to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. By setting the departure and return dates, 2 / 4 SETUP you can record which date of the vacation you take a picture. The day of the vacation BEEP is shown when you play a picture and you GUIDE LINE...
  • Page 58 Advanced-Shooting Take a picture. • The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you set [WORLD TIME] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel 1ST DAY destination setting.

  • Page 59: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination

    Advanced-Shooting Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination 2 Press w/q to select your home area and then press [MENU/SET]. If you set your home area and the travel 10:00 destination area when traveling abroad etc., the local time at the travel destination area can be displayed on the screen and Toronto recorded on the pictures taken.
  • Page 60 Advanced-Shooting Setting the travel destination area ■ 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. (Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 on 1 / 4 SETUP 1 Press e to select [DESTINATION] and BATTERY TYPE then press [MENU/SET] to set. CLOCK SET WORLD TIME WORLD TIME MONITOR...

  • Page 61: Using The [Rec Mode] Mode Menu

    Advanced-Shooting Using the [REC MODE] Mode Menu Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures. The menu items that can MENU be set differ depending on the recording mode. [Q.MENU] ■ Using the [REC MODE] mode menu Press [MENU/SET] to show the recording In shooting mode, press and hold menu, then select the item you want to...

  • Page 62: [Picture Size] / [Quality]

    Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC MODE] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P21 ) When the aspect ratio setting is [j] [ PICTURE SIZE] / [ QUALITY] Setting a picture size and 3264 × 1840 pixels (6M) quality that matches your (3.5M EZ)

  • Page 63: [Aspect Ratio]

    Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC MODE] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P21 ) [ ASPECT RATIO] [ INTELLIGENT ISO] Setting the aspect ratio of Changing ISO sensitivity pictures automatically By changing the aspect ratio, you can The camera detects the movement of the select an angle of view that matches the subject and then sets the optimal ISO...

  • Page 64: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC MODE] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P21 ) [ SENSITIVITY] [ WHITE BALANCE] Setting the light sensitivity Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity of the image sensor to light.
  • Page 65 Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC MODE] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P21 ) ■ Auto White Balance (AWB) ■ Setting the white balance manually Use of auto white balance adjustment (White set |) in inappropriate lighting conditions may Select [|] (White set) and then result in reddish or bluish pictures.

  • Page 66: [Af Mode] / [Quick Af]

    Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC MODE] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P21 ) ■ About 1-area-focusing (High speed) [ AF MODE] / [ QUICK AF] • You can focus on the subject more Setting the focus method quickly than other AF modes.

  • Page 67: [Burst]

    Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC MODE] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P21 ) • If you are following a moving subject while [ BURST] taking pictures in a place where there is Shooting in quick succession a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time until the exposure is stable.

  • Page 68: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC MODE] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P21 ) [ STABILIZER] [ AF ASSIST LAMP] This feature detects jitter and Focusing in low light conditions corrects for it becomes easier Illuminating the subject with the AF assist MODE1 The stabilizer operates...

  • Page 69: Advanced-Viewing

    Advanced-Viewing Displaying Multiple Screens ( Multi Playback) • Depending on the recorded picture and the setting, the following icons will appear. Rotate the zoom lever towards – ] (Favorites) – ] (Motion picture) ] [W] to display multiple – ] ([BABY1] / [BABY2] in scene screens.

  • Page 70: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date ( Calendar)

    Advanced-Viewing Displaying Pictures by Recording Date CALENDAR) Press e/r/w/q to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET]. You can display pictures by recording date • The selected picture is displayed on the 1 using the calendar function. screen playback screen. Rotate the zoom lever towards ■...

  • Page 71: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced-Viewing Using the Playback Zoom ■ To stop using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] or press [MENU/SET]. Rotate the zoom lever towards ■ To delete a picture during the [3] [T] to enlarge the picture. playback zoom Press [ Press w to select [YES].

  • Page 72: Playing Back Pictures Automatically ( Slide Show)

    Advanced-Viewing Playing Back Pictures Automatically Slide Show) Set the recording/playback switch to • The cursor displayed during the playback [ ( P20 ) playback corresponds to e/r/ Playing back pictures automatically in w/q. order. Recommended for when viewing on To fi nish the slide show [ TV screen, etc.

  • Page 73: Searching By Recording Information ( Category Playback)

    Advanced-Viewing Searching by Recording Information Category Playback) Set the recording/playback switch to Recording information Category the playback [ ( P20 ) such as scene You can perform category playback by PORTRATE, SOFT classifying pictures according to the SKIN, SELF PORTRATE, (PORTRAIT recording information such as scene mode NIGHT PORTRATE,...

  • Page 74: Playing Back Your Favorite Pictures ( ★ Favorite Play)

    Advanced-Viewing To register the category slide show ■ If you register a category, you can easily • When one of the following operations is play back the pictures in the set category done, the category playback mode [ as a slide show ( is canceled.

  • Page 75: Playing Back Motion Pictures

    Advanced-Viewing Playing Back Motion Pictures • Connect the camera to TV using AV Press w/q to select a picture with a cable (supplied) to playback audio on TV motion picture icon [ ] / [ (P96). ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ •...

  • Page 76: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced-Viewing Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu • When saving the edited picture in [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] and You can use various functions in playback [ASPECT CONV.], the picture will be mode to rotate pictures, set protection for saved as new fi le. Check remaining them etc.
  • Page 77 Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P76 ) ■ Common operation Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals), Press e/r to select [SINGLE] or Text [a] (small case) and [&1] [MULTI] and then press [MENU/ (special characters and SET].

  • Page 78: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P76 ) ■ Delete the title (for [SINGLE] only) [ TEXT STAMP] In step 2 when [SINGLE] is selected, Stamping the text on your delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and pictures press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 79 Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P76 ) Press e/r/w/q to select TEXT STAMP [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], IT WILL BE STAMPED ON THE [TRAVEL DATE] or [TITLE] and PICTURE RESIZED TO SAVE NEW PICTURES? change the settings for the item, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 80: [Resize]

    Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P76 ) Press w/q to select the size and [ RESIZE] then press r. Making the picture smaller This function is useful if you want to reduce RESIZE the fi...

  • Page 81: [Trimming]

    Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P76 ) Press the shutter button. [ TRIMMING] • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL Enlarging a picture and trimming PICTURE?] appears. Use this function when you trim Press e/r to select [YES] or [NO] unnecessary parts of the recorded picture.

  • Page 82: [Aspect Conv.]

    Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P76 ) Press w/q to determine the [ASPECT CONV.] horizontal position and press the Changing the aspect ratio of a shutter button to set. 16:9 picture You can convert pictures taken with a ] aspect ratio to a [...

  • Page 83: [Rotate] / [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P76 ) ■ Rotate display [ ROTATE] / [ ROTATE DISP.] (The picture is automatically rotated To display the picture rotated and displayed.) Select [ ROTATE DISP.] from This mode allows you to automatically...

  • Page 84: [Favorite]

    Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P76 ) Press w/q to select the picture [ FAVORITE] ★ then press r. Setting your favorite pictures You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites.

  • Page 85: [Dpof Print]

    • The number of prints can be set from 0 to For more information please visit: 999. When the number of prints is set to http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_ “0”, DPOF print setting is canceled. e.htm Press [MENU/SET] twice to close Select [ DPOF PRINT] from playback the menu.
  • Page 86 Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P76 ) ■ To cancel all settings After the common operation • DPOF is an abbreviation of [Digital Print Order Format]. This feature allows you to Press e to select [YES] and then write print information to media and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 87: [Protect]

    Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P76 ) ■ Multi setting/To cancel all settings [ PROTECT] After the common operation Preventing accidental erasure of Perform the same operation as in [DPOF the picture PRINT] ( P85 to 86 )

  • Page 88: [Copy]

    (LUMIX) will be copied. COPY (Even if the pictures were recorded with COPY PICTURES FROM a Panasonic digital camera, you may not BUILT-IN MEMORY TO be able to copy them if they were edited MEMORY CARD? with a PC.) MENU •...

  • Page 89: Connecting To Other Equipment

    DC coupler B and the AC use the software on the included CD- adaptor A. ROM ([PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] for • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC Windows ) to print or send your images adaptor (DMW-AC6PP: optional) and ®...
  • Page 90 Connecting to other equipment Motion picture playback on a PC Conditions under which a different ■ ■ folder number is used Use “QuickTime” (for Windows 2000/XP/ Vista) in the supplied CD-ROM when you In the following cases, the picture is play back motion pictures recorded on this not recorded in the same folder as the camera on your PC.
  • Page 91 Connecting to other equipment • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is • Do not use any other USB connection connected to the PC. When you want to cables except the supplied one. switch between the built-in memory and •...

  • Page 92: Connecting To A Pictbridge-Compliant Printer

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC printer supporting PictBridge via the USB adaptor (DMW-AC6PP: optional) and connection cable (supplied), you can select DC coupler (DMW-DCC2: optional).
  • Page 93 Connecting to other equipment Printing the selected picture (making ■ Item Setting contents a single print) MULTI Multiple pictures are SELECT selected at once for Press w/q to select the picture printing. and then press [MENU/SET]. [Operation] PictBridge On the plural pictures 100-0001 100 0001 100 0001...
  • Page 94 Connecting to other equipment [ PAPER SIZE] • When you select [DPOF PICTURE], • [DPOF SET] is selectable. When you (Possible paper sizes on the camera) select [DPOF SET], refer to Settings on the printer are • Press [MENU/SET] when you wish to prioritized.
  • Page 95 Connecting to other equipment • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when the cable disconnection warning icon [K] is indicated. (Depending on the printer, the icon may not be displayed.) • If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps.

  • Page 96: Playing Back Pictures With A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen • Do not use any other AV cables except ■ Playing back pictures using the AV the supplied one. cable (supplied) • The top and bottom or left and right of •...

  • Page 97: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display The LCD monitor shows the status of the camera. In recording (After settings) In normal picture mode [ (Initial setting) 5 6 7 14 15 16 17 18 30fps NATURAL R15s F2.8 1/30 ■ In recording ( P51 ) Recording mode •...
  • Page 98 Others In Playback 4 5 6 7 １ 100-0001 PLAY MOTION 1/19 PICTURE 1ST DAY F2.8 1/100 10 00 DEC 1 2007 ■ In Playback Playback mode ( P20 ) Number of DPOF prints ( P85 ) Protected picture ( P87 ) Motion pictures with audio ( Picture size ( P62 )

  • Page 99: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use ■ Optimal Use of the Camera Do not use the camera near radio Take care not to drop or transmitters or high-voltage lines. knock the unit or put a lot • If you record near radio transmitters or of pressure on it.
  • Page 100 If you drop the batteries accidentally, inappropriate handling. Panasonic will check to see if the body of the batteries not be liable for any damage suffered and the terminals are damaged.

  • Page 101: 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. [CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]/ ALKALINE/Ni-MH]/[CURRENT BATTERY [CANNOT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES] TYPE SETTING: OXYRIDE] [DPOF], [TITLE EDIT], and [TEXT STAMP] This message is displayed the fi...
  • Page 102 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS [A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED] CARD?] A folder cannot be created because there The format of the card cannot be are no remaining folder numbers that can recognized by this camera. Format the be used. card again with this camera.

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the setup menu. ( P25 ) ■ Batteries and power supply Conditions Causes The camera turns off The remaining battery power may not be displayed immediately even when accurately, and the camera may suddenly stop working, when...
  • Page 104 Others Conditions Causes The subject is not The focus range varies depending on the recording mode. focused properly. Set the proper recording mode for the distance to the subject. Is the subject out of the focus range? ( P30 , 48 ) Have you taken a picture with jitter? The subject is not focused until the shutter button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 105 Others ■ Conditions Causes The LCD monitor The LCD turns off immediately after using the fl ash while it sometimes turns off recharges. although the camera is Have you set economy mode? ( turned on. The brightness of the This phenomenon appears when pressing the shutter button LCD monitor becomes halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the dark or bright for a...
  • Page 106 Others Playback ■ Conditions Causes Pictures rotate One of the features of this unit can automatically detect when unexpectedly. you have turned the camera sideways to take a picture, then rotate that picture for you when you play it back. In some cases, the unit may detect that you have turned the camera sideways, when in fact you are facing it up or down.
  • Page 107 Others Connecting to a TV, computer or printer ■ Conditions Causes The picture does not Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? appear on the television. Set the TV to video input mode. The TV screen is disturbed or displayed in monochrome.
  • Page 108 Others Conditions Causes When the shutter button In dark places, the AF assist lamp ( P68 ) lights red to make it is pressed halfway, easier to focus on a subject. a red lamp turns on sometimes. The AF assist lamp Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC MODE] mode menu set does not turn on.

  • Page 109: 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.
  • Page 110 Others Aspect ratio : 7M : 4.5M EZ : 2.5M EZ Picture size (3264 × 2176 pixels) (2560 × 1712 pixels) (2048 × 1360 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 1310 2 GB...
  • Page 111 Others Available recording time (In Motion picture mode) ■ Picture quality 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps setting QVGA QVGA 16:9 16:9 2 min Built-in Memory — — 53 s — — 40 s 1 min 16 MB 26 s 26 s 22 s 23 s...

  • Page 112: Specifi Cations

    Others Specifi cations Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 3 V Power Consumption: 1.5 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 color fi lter Lens: Optical 3 ×...
  • Page 113 Others Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 5.5 pictures/second Picture size: (4:3), (3:2), (16:9) ISO sensitivity: AUTO/ 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400 Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/2,000th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode:15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds White balance: Auto white balance / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen /...
  • Page 114 Others Interface Digital: USB 2.0 (Full Speed) Analog video / audio: NTSC / PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output (monaural) Terminal DIGITAL/AV OUT: Dedicated jack (8 pin) DC IN: Type1 jack (Only when using DC coupler) Dimensions: 3.77" (W) × 2.44" (H) × 1.23" (D) (95.7 mm (W) ×...

  • Page 115: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others 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 C DC coupler D AC adaptor •...

  • Page 116: (For Usa Customers)

    Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net VQT1L68 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre H1207HM0 Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH. Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany VQT1L68_DMC-LS80_GN_EN.indd 116 VQT1L68_DMC-LS80_GN_EN.indd 116 2007/12/13 11:09:15 2007/12/13 11:09:15...

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