Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc L1k Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/Lens Kit
Model No. DMC-L1K
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, 
please read the instructions completely.
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Before Use
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Before UseDear 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
Carefully observe copyright laws.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or 
discs or other published or broadcast 
material for purposes other than your 
own private use may infringe copyright 
laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use,...

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FCC Note: (U.S. only)
This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference 
in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if 
not installed and used in accordance 
with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications....

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-If you see this symbol-
∫Care of the camera
Do not strongly shake or bump the 
camera. The camera may stop operating 
normally, pictures may not be recorded or 
the lens may be damaged.
• Sand or dust may cause the camera to 
malfunction. Make sure that sand or 
dust does not get into the lens or the 
terminals when using the camera on a 
beach etc.
 Make sure that water does not get into the 
camera when using it on a rainy day or on 
a beach.
 This unit is not waterproof. If...

Before Use
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∫About the Lens
 Do not press the lens with excessive 
for ce.
 Do not leave the camera with the lens 
facing the sun as it may cause the camera 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when you 
leave the camera outside or near a 
window.
 When there is dirt (water, oil, and 
fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the 
lens, the picture may be affected. Lightly 
wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, 
dry cloth before and after taking pictures.
 Do not place the lens mount facing...

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About These 
Operating Instructions
∫About indications in these operating 
instructions
Convenient or helpful information for using 
the camera is described.
∫About illustrations of the cursor 
button
In these operating instructions, operations 
using the cursor button are described with 
illustrations.
e.g.: When you press the 4 button
∫About the command dial
In these operating instructions, the 
operations on the command dial are 
described as illustrated to match the screen 
icon....

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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety ....................... 2
About These Operating Instructions ......... 6
Preparation
Standard Accessories ............................. 10
Names of the Components ..................... 11
Screen Display........................................ 13
About the Lens........................................ 16
Attaching/Detaching the Lens ................. 16
Charging the Battery 
with the Charger .................................. 18
About the Battery...

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 [WHITE SET]
Resetting the white balance ............. 70
 [COLOR TEMPERATURE 
SETTING]
Setting the color temperature ........... 70
 [WHITE BALANCE
ADJUSTMENT]
Finely adjusting the 
white balance ................................... 70
Setting the Light Sensitivity..................... 71
Deciding the Method to 
Measure Brightness 
(Metering mode) .................................. 72
Menu Settings
Setting Frequently Used Functions......... 73
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 75
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Connecting to other equipment
Connecting to a PC................................. 98
Printing the Pictures.............................. 100
Playing Back Pictures 
on a TV Screen ................................. 104
Others
Using the External Flash....................... 105
Using the MC Protector/PL Filter .......... 106
Using the Remote Shutter .................... 107
Displaying the Time at the Travel 
Destination (World Time) .................. 108
 Location candidates for 
World Time...

Preparation
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Preparation
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
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