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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic lumix dmc-ls2: user guide
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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-LS2
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Camera DMC-LS2 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0V10...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    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...
  • Page 3 Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-LS2 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer...
  • Page 4 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 5: Before Use

    temperature. If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. ∫ When not using the camera for a long period of time •...
  • Page 6 Before Use ∫ About indications in these operating instructions Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or settings described on this page. Set the mode dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings. Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is described.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ... 2 About The Mode Dial ... 5 Preparation Standard Accessories ... 9 Names of the Components ... 9 Quick Guide ... 11 About the Batteries ... 12 Inserting/Removing the Batteries... 15 Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) ...
  • Page 8 Message Display ... 85 Troubleshooting ... 87 Number of recordable pictures and available recording time ... 91 Specifications... 93 Digital Camera Accessory System ... 95 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)... 96 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)... 97 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P95) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
  • Page 10 DIGITAL V.OUT DC IN 18 [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (P75, 77, 81) 19 [DC IN] socket (P75, 77) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional). VQT0V10 10 11 20 Card door (P16) 21 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure it is...

  • Page 11: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 1 Insert the batteries. (P15) • When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P16).

  • Page 12: About The Batteries

    Panasonic. It has more power than a regular alkaline battery and is suitable for high-drain equipment such as digital cameras. • We recommend using Panasonic batteries. VQT0V10 • Battery performance may vary greatly depending on the brand used and the storage life and conditions of the batteries.
  • Page 13 • Batteries with the covering partly or fully peeled off. Never use these batteries. (Refer to the illustration below.) • The - pole is flat. • All or part of the covering on the battery is peeled off. ∫ Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 14 Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB)¢ • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical...

  • Page 15: Inserting/Removing The Batteries

    (In normal picture mode when the temperature is 0 °C (32 °F) and other recording conditions comply with CIPA standard.) Number of recordable Batteries Used pictures Panasonic Oxyride Approx. 45 pictures batteries (supplied (Approx. 22 min) or optional) Panasonic Alkaline Approx. 35 pictures batteries (optional) (Approx.

  • Page 16: Inserting/Removing The Card (Optional)

    • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. About the Built-in Memory/the Card ∫ Built-in Memory [...
  • Page 17 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum) Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • Refer to P91 for information about the number of recordable pictures and the available recording time for each SD Memory Card.

  • Page 18: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation • The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised. • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

  • Page 19: About The Setup Menu

    About the Setup Menu • Set items as required. (Refer to P20 to 22 for each menu item.) • Menu items differ depending on the mode selected with the mode dial (P5). The following example shows how to set [BEEP] when normal picture mode [ selected.
  • Page 20 Preparation ∫ About the menu screen items • There are 3 menu screens (1/3, 2/3 and 3/3). • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. SETUP BATTERY TYPE SETUP CLOCK SET BEEP MONITOR NO.RESET AUTO REVIEW 1SEC.
  • Page 21 • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel power save mode. • In simple mode [ ], power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.]. • When using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional), connecting to a PC or a printer, recording or playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, power save mode is not activated.
  • Page 22 Preparation [USB MODE] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or...

  • Page 23: Basic

    Basic Taking Pictures The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. 1 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Select normal picture mode 2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focus on and then press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 24: Direction Detection Function

    Basic ∫ Tips for taking good pictures • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Make sure the camera does not shake when you press the shutter button. •...
  • Page 25 We recommend taking pictures using AF/ AE lock. • Even when the focus indication appears and the subject is focused, it is canceled if you release the shutter button. Press the shutter button halfway again. ∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake) •...

  • Page 26: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Basic Taking Pictures in Simple Mode This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the basic functions appear in the menu to make operations simple. ∫ Basic menu settings 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select the desired menu item and then press 1.
  • Page 27 • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P62): – [ ENLARGE]: (5M)/Fine – [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: (2.5M EZ)/Standard – [ E-MAIL]: (0.3M EZ)/Standard • [AF MODE] (P63): ] (1-area-focusing) • [SLOW SHUTTER] (P64): [1/8 – ] • You cannot use the following functions in simple mode. –...

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3k optical zoom and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

  • Page 29: Using The Extended Optical Zoom (Ez)

    Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) This camera has a 3k optical zoom. However, if the picture size is not set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [ ], a maximum of 3.8k optical zoom can be achieved with no picture quality deterioration.

  • Page 30: Using The Digital Zoom Further Extending The Zoom

    Basic • The zoom will stop moving for an instant near [W] (1k) when the extended optical zoom is used. This is not a malfunction. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • In motion picture mode [ extended optical zoom does not work. Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom A maximum of 12k zoom can be achieved...

  • Page 31: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) You can check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode. 1 Press 4 [REV]. REVIEW1X EXIT DELETE • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds. • Review is canceled when the shutter button is pressed halfway or the 4 [REV] is pressed again.

  • Page 32: Playing Back Pictures

    Basic Playing Back Pictures The picture data on the built-in memory appears when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted. (P16) Press 2/1 to select the picture. 100 _ 0001 10:00 DEC.

  • Page 33: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures The picture data on the built-in memory is deleted when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card is deleted when a card is inserted. (P16) ∫ To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture with 2/1. 100 _ 0001 10:00 DEC.
  • Page 34 Basic 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED? SELECT • [DELETE ALL PICTURES?] is displayed when using [ALL DELETE] and [DELETE ALL EXCEPT displayed when using [ALL DELETE EXCEPT •...

  • Page 35: Advanced

    Advanced About the LCD Monitor Changing the information displayed DISPLAY A LCD monitor (LCD) Press [DISPLAY] to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During multi playback (P56) or playback zoom (P57), you can only select “Normal display”...
  • Page 36 Advanced ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

  • Page 37: Recording A Picture With The Camera Held High Above Your Head (High Angle Mode)

    Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode) The LCD monitor becomes easier to see when the camera is held in the following position. This is useful when you cannot get close to the subject because there is a person in the way.

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A: Flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. ∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [ ] to switch the flash setting.
  • Page 39 ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available) ¢2 It becomes Forced ON [ backlight compensation function is activated. ∫ The available flash range to take pictures The available flash range to take pictures depends on the ISO sensitivity selected.
  • Page 40 Advanced • If ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when using the flash, it will be automatically increased to a maximum of [ISO400]. • To avoid noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P61) or setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P65) ∫...

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Press 2 [ ] to select the self-timer mode. : Self-timer set to 10 seconds : Self-timer set to 2 seconds No display: canceled 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

  • Page 42: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards VQT0V10 1 Press 3 [ appears, compensate the...

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. 1 Press 3 [ ] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set...

  • Page 44: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer This mode detects jitter and compensates for it. 1 Press and hold the optical image stabilizer button A until [STABILIZER] appears. 2 Press 3/4 to select the stabilizer function mode and then press [MENU/SET]. STABILIZER MODE1 MODE2 MENU SELECT...

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Taking Pictures using Burst Mode 1 Press the burst mode button to switch the burst mode setting. : High speed : Low speed ¢ : Unlimited No display: canceled ¢1 Depends on the memory size, battery power, picture size and quality (compression).

  • Page 46: Economizing Power Consumption

    Advanced • When burst mode is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When the flash is activated or [STARRY SKY] in scene mode is selected, you can take only 1 picture.

  • Page 47: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.16 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

  • Page 48: Scene Mode

    Advanced 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. Two frequently used scenes can be set to the mode dials [ ] and [ •...

  • Page 49: Portrait Mode

    • Press 2 and then press 3/4 in the [SCENE MODE] menu to select either the [REC] menu icon [ ] (P59) or the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] (P19) and set the desired items. • The following cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting.

  • Page 50: Sports Mode

    Advanced Sports mode MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode allows you to take pictures of a fast moving subject e.g. when taking pictures of outdoor sports. ∫ Technique for Sports mode •...

  • Page 51: Food Mode

    • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. • You cannot set the slow shutter. Food mode MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants...

  • Page 52: Fireworks Mode

    Advanced Fireworks mode MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.

  • Page 53: Snow Mode

    • The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. • You cannot compensate the exposure or set auto bracket, burst mode. Snow mode MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode.

  • Page 54: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced • If the camera is set to [WITHOUT AGE], the age is not recorded even if the time and birthday are set. This means the age cannot be displayed even if the camera is set to [WITH AGE] after taking the pictures.
  • Page 55 • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card, recording may stop in the AUTO middle. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures.

  • Page 56: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Advanced Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards ] [W] to display multiple screens. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) DEC. 1. 2006 1/14 CANCEL • : 1 screen>9 screens> 16 screens>25 screens • After the multiple screens are displayed, rotate the zoom lever further towards [ ] [W] to display 16 screens...

  • Page 57: Using The Playback Zoom

    Using the Playback Zoom 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards ] [T] to enlarge the picture. CANCEL DELETE • : 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T], the magnification becomes higher.

  • Page 58: Playing Back Motion Pictures

    Advanced Playing Back Motion Pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ ] and then press 4 to play back. 100 _ 0001 PLAY MOTION PICTURE 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 • The motion picture recording time A is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 59: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode Menu Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture adjustment etc. • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode. • Menu items differ depending on the mode selected with the mode dial (P5).

  • Page 60: [W.balance] Adjusting The Hue For A More Natural Picture

    Menu Settings [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) This function allows you to reproduce a white color close to real life in pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc.

  • Page 61: [Sensitivity]

    1 Press 3 [ ] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears and then press 2/1 to adjust the white balance. WB ADJUST. SELECT EXIT • 2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish. • 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.

  • Page 62: [Aspect Ratio]

    Menu Settings [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) By changing the aspect ratio, you can select an angle of view that matches the subject.

  • Page 63: [Af Mode]

    ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ (4.5M) 2560k1712 pixels (2.5M EZ) 2048k1360 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ (3.5M) 2560k1440 pixels (2M EZ) 1920k1080 pixels ∫ Quality You can increase the number of recordable pictures without changing the picture size if quality is set to [STANDARD].

  • Page 64: [Slow Shutter] Recording Bright Pictures In Dark Places

    Menu Settings (1-area-focusing): The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen. (Spot-focusing): The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen. ∫ About 3-area-focusing (High speed) and 1-area-focusing (High speed) •...

  • Page 65: [Col.effect] Setting Color Effects For The Recorded Pictures

    • You cannot set the slow shutter in [NIGHT SCENERY], [FIREWORKS] and [STARRY SKY] in scene mode. [COL.EFFECT] Setting color effects for the recorded pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) Select a color effect that matches the recording conditions and your image of the recording.

  • Page 66: [Slide Show]

    Menu Settings ∫ About the menu screen items • There are 2 menu screens (1/2 and 2/2). • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. PLAY PLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE DPOF PRINT MENU SELECT...

  • Page 67: [Favorite]

    [FAVORITE] Setting your favorite pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P65) You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites.

  • Page 68: [Dpof Print]

    Menu Settings • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF]. • Refer to P32 for information about how to play back pictures. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. ∫ Rotate (The picture is rotated manually.) 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4.
  • Page 69 When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P72) and then set the DPOF setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 70: [Protect]

    Menu Settings ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/ cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY]. DPOF SET THIS 100 _ 0001 DATE COUNT DATE SELECT • The date print icon [ DATE •...

  • Page 71: [Resize]

    • If you press [MENU/SET] while canceling protection, the canceling will stop halfway. • The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment. • If you want to delete protected pictures, cancel their protection. • Even if you protect pictures in the built-in memory or a card, they will be deleted if the built-in memory or the card is formatted.

  • Page 72: [Trimming]

    Menu Settings • If the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite it. Select [NO] and newly create a resized picture. 4 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set.
  • Page 73 (about 14 MB). • 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...

  • Page 74: [Format]

    • If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest servicenter. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca MENU MENU...

  • Page 75: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] ® (for Windows ) in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to easily acquire pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print them and send them by e-mail.
  • Page 76 Connecting to other equipment • If you are connecting the camera to a PC for the first time, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by Windows Plug and Play. The drive then appears on the [My Computer] folder.

  • Page 77: Printing The Pictures

    • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable while [ACCESS] is displayed. • If battery power is exhausted while the camera and the PC are communicating, the recorded data may be damaged. Use batteries with sufficient battery power (P13) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6;...
  • Page 78 Connecting to other equipment • Connect the USB connection cable with the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the USB connection cable at C and insert straight in or take straight out. 3 Press 4 to select [PictBridge (PTP)] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 79 • Items not supported by the printer are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
  • Page 80 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance We recommend setting DPOF date printing with [DPOF PRINT] (P70) in advance when the printer supports it. If you select [DPOF PICTURE], printing starts and the recording date is printed.

  • Page 81: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures using the video cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. DIGITAL V.OUT DC IN 1 Connect the video cable A (supplied) to the [V.OUT] socket on the camera. •...

  • Page 82: Others

    Others Others Screen Display 3 4 5 6 F2.8 A In recording 1 Recording mode (P23) 2 Flash mode (P38) 3 Burst (P45) 4 White balance (P60) 5 ISO sensitivity (P61) 6 Focus (P23) 7 Picture size (P62) 8 Quality (P62) In Motion picture mode (P54) : Jitter alert (P25) 9 Battery indication (P13)
  • Page 83 B Recording in simple mode 1 Flash mode (P38) 2 Focus (P23) 3 Picture mode (P26) : Jitter alert (P25) 4 Battery indication (P13) 5 Number of recordable pictures 6 Built-in memory/Card (P16) : Built-in memory : Card 7 Recording state 8 AF area (P23) 9 Operation for backlight compensation (P27)

  • Page 84: Cautions For Use

    Others 14 Age (P53) 15 Motion picture playback (P58) 16 Favorites (P67) Cautions for Use ∫ Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Do not leave the unit in your pants pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full bag etc.

  • Page 85: Message Display

    ∫ Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.
  • Page 86 OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD] • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. [A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED] A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase, the condition may improve. Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P21) ∫ Batteries and the power source 1: The camera turns off immediately even when battery power is full. The remaining battery power is low even if new batteries are inserted.
  • Page 88 – This unit does not support MultiMediaCards. • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. ∫ LCD monitor 1: The LCD monitor is turned off sometimes when the camera is turned •...
  • Page 89 3: The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This may also happen if batteries are removed immediately after recording or if recording with exhausted batteries.
  • Page 90 Others 6: The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Does the printer support PictBridge? – You cannot print pictures with printers which do not support PictBridge. (P77) • Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)]. (P22, 77) 7: The ends of the pictures are cut at printing.

  • Page 91: And 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 varies depending on the subjects. ∫...
  • Page 92 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 14 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB ∫ Available recording time (seconds) Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx. 14 MB) SD Memory Card •...

  • Page 93: Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: 5,000,000 pixels Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended optical zoom: Focus: Focus range: Shutter system: Burst recording Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Motion picture recording: 320k240 pixels (30 or 10 frames/second without audio. The...
  • Page 94 Others Picture size Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analog video: Terminal DIGITAL/V.OUT: DC IN: Dimensions: Mass: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: VQT0V10 When the aspect ratio setting is [ 2560k1920 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 1280k960 pixels, 640k480 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [ 2560k1712 pixels, 2048k1360 pixels...

  • Page 95: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-CLS2 DMW-CLSH2 DMW-AC6 RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDQ02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-SDQ01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SD512BU1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SD256BU1A RP-SD128BU1A RP-SD064BPPA BN-SDCAPU/1B BN-SDABPU/1B • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer. Figure Description Soft Case Semi Hard Case...

  • Page 96: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa 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 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 97: Request For Service Notice (For Usa Only)

    (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attn: Digital Camera Repair...

  • Page 98: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)

    Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively 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...
  • Page 99 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.

  • Page 100: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)

    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases: Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 101: Index

    Others Index AC Adaptor ... 75, 77 Access Indication ... 17 AF Mode ... 63 AF/AE Lock ... 24 Alkaline Batteries ... 12 Aspect Ratio ... 62 Auto Bracket ... 43 Auto Review ... 20 Auto White Balance ... 60 Available Recording Time ...
  • Page 102 Others PictBridge ... 22, 77 Picture Adjustment ... 65 Picture Quality Setting (Motion Picture Mode) ... 55 Picture Quality Setting (Simple Mode) ... 26 Picture Size ... 62 Playback Pictures on TV ... 81 Playback Zoom ... 57 Playing Back Motion Pictures ... 58 Portrait Mode ...

  • Page 103: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar y reproducir las imágenes con la cámara. Inserte las baterías. • Si no usa la tarjeta (opcional), puede grabar o reproducir las imágenes en la memoria integrada.
  • Page 104 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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