Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc L1k Operating Instructions

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Using the AC Adaptor
You can use the camera without worrying 
about battery discharge when it is 
connected to a PC or printer if you use the 
AC adaptor.
 Check that the camera is turned off.
 Close the flash.
1Connect the AC cable.
2Connect the DC cable A.
 Pull open the DC cable cover 1 and 
then connect the DC cable to the 
camera body using the same steps as 
“Inserting/Removing the Battery” (P20). 
Pull the DC cable through the opening 
as shown in the illustration and then 
close the battery door.
 Be careful not to catch the DC cable 
when closing the battery door.
 Do not use any other AC adaptors except 
the supplied one.
 Do not use any other DC cables except 
the supplied one. If you use other DC 
cables, it may cause a malfunction.
 The camera becomes warm during use. 
This is not a malfunction.
 Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC cable 
when the camera is not in use.
Inserting/Removing 
the Card (Optional)
 Check that the camera is turned off.
 Close the flash.
 Prepare a card.
1Slide the card door to open it.
2Insert:
Insert the card fully until it clicks 
and it is locked.
Remove:
Push the card until it clicks, then 
pull the card out upright.
 Check the direction of the card.
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 Do not touch the connection terminals 
on the back side of the card.
 The card may be damaged if it is not 
fully inserted.
31Close the card door.
2Slide the card door to the end 
and then close it firmly.
 If the card door cannot be completely 
closed, remove the card and insert it 
again.
 Always turn the camera off before 
opening the card door.
 The card and the data may be damaged 
if it is inserted or removed while the 
camera is on.
 We recommend using a Panasonic SD 
Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card.
 You can purchase a Panasonic SD 
Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card 
from
http://www.panasonic.com
http://www.panasonic.ca
About the Card
∫Access to the card
The card access indication A lights when 
pictures are being recorded onto the card.
B: Viewfinder Display
C: When taking pictures with Live View
When the card access indication lights, 
pictures are being read or deleted or the 
card is being formatted (P97). Do not:
 turn the camera off.
 remove the battery or the card.
 shake or impact the camera.
 disconnect the DC cable if you use the AC 
adaptor.
The card and the data may be damaged or 
the camera may not operate normally.
∫About handling a card
Transfer important pictures from your card 
to your PC periodically (P98). The data on 
the card may be damaged or lost due to 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity, 
the camera breaking down or a defective 
card.
 Do not format the card on your PC or 
other equipment. Format it on the camera 
only to ensure proper operation. (P97)
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 The reading/writing speed of an SD 
Memory Card and an SDHC Memory 
Card is fast. Both types of cards are 
equipped with a Write-Protect switch D 
that prevents writing and formatting the 
card. (If the switch is slid to the [LOCK] 
side, it is not possible to write or delete 
data on the card and format it. When the 
switch is slid to the other side, these 
functions become available.)
SD Memory Card 
Please confirm the latest information on the 
following website.
http://panasonic.
co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
 Refer to P120 for information about the 
number of recordable pictures for each 
card.
 This camera is compatible with SD 
Memory Cards based on SD Memory 
Card Specifications and formatted in 
FAT12 system and FAT16 system. It is 
also compatible with SDHC Memory 
Cards based on SD Memory Card 
Specifications and formatted in FAT32 
system.
 The SDHC Memory Card is a memory 
card standard decided by the SD 
Association in 2006 for high capacity 
memory cards more than 2 GB.
 This camera is compatible with both an 
SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory 
Card. You can use an SDHC Memory 
Card in equipment that is compatible with 
SDHC Memory Cards however you 
cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in 
equipment that is only compatible with SD 
Memory Cards. (If you use an SDHC 
Memory Card in other equipment, always 
read the operating instructions for the 
other equipment.)
 The SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory 
Card and MultiMediaCard are small, 
lightweight, removable external cards.
 The reading/writing speed of a 
MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD 
Memory Card or an SDHC 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.
Attaching the Lens 
Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood 
will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The 
lens hood cuts off excess lighting and 
improves the picture quality.
 Check that the camera is turned off.
 Close the flash.
Insert the lens hood on the lens 
with the short sides at the top and 
bottom and then turn it in the 
direction of the arrow until it 
clicks.
A: Fitting to the mark.
D
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∫Temporarily storing the lens hood
1Turn the lens hood in the 
direction of the arrow to detach it.
2Reverse the lens hood and then 
attach it in the same way as 
shown previously.
 Attach the lens cap. When temporarily storing the lens hood, 
check that it is firmly attached and that it 
does not appear in the picture.
 Hold the short sides of the lens hood 
when attaching or detaching it.
 When taking pictures with the flash with 
the lens hood attached, the lower portion 
of the screen may turn dark (vignetting 
effect) and the control of the flash may be 
disabled because the photo flash may be 
obscured by the lens hood. We 
recommend detaching the lens hood.
 When using the AF assist lamp in the 
dark, detach the lens hood.
 For details on how to attach the MC 
protector and the PL filter, refer to P106.
 For information about optional 
accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera 
Accessory System”. (P125) 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.
Attaching the Strap
1Pass the strap through the hole at 
the strap eyelet.
A: Eyepiece cap
 Attach the strap so that the side with 
the eyepiece cap attached to it is near 
the Viewfinder.
2Pass the strap through the 
stopper and fasten the strap.
B: Pull the strap 2 cm (0.07 feet) or more.
 Attach the strap to the other side of the 
camera also so that is does not get 
twisted.
 Check that the strap is firmly attached to 
the camera.
 Attach the strap so that the “L
UMIX” LOGO 
is on the outside.
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Attaching the Eyepiece 
Cap
When taking pictures with your eye removed 
from the Viewfinder, light may enter the 
Viewfinder and affect the exposure and focus.
Attach the eyepiece cap so that light does 
not enter the Viewfinder and prevent 
accurate exposure when taking pictures 
with Live View (P50) or the Self-timer (P67) 
and when using the remote shutter. 
(DMW-RSL1; optional) (P107)
1Slide the eye cup from the bottom 
to detach it.
2Slide the eyepiece cap from the 
top.
 The eyepiece cap is attached to the 
strap.
∫Attaching the eye cup
Slide the eye cup from the top.
 Be careful not to lose the eye cup.
 Consult the dealer or your nearest 
servicenter if you lose the eye cup 
(VYQ3887).
Turning the Camera On
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to 
[ON].
 The status indicator A lights when you set 
the switch to [ON]. The status indicator 
blinks if the remaining battery power 
becomes low.
 The camera turns off when you set the 
switch to [OFF].
Dust reduction function
When the camera is turned on, the dust 
reduction function is automatically 
activated to shake off any dust on the front 
part of the image sensor.
ON
OFF
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Setting Date/Time 
(Clock Set)
∫Initial setting
The clock is not set so the following screen 
appears when you turn the camera on.
A: [MENU/SET] button
B: Cursor buttons
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the 
date and time.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination 
(P108)
2/1: Select the desired item
.3/4: Set the display order for the date 
and time.
 Press [ ] to cancel the time setup.
 Refer to [WORLD TIME] (P108) for 
information about setting the local time 
at the travel destination area [ ].
3Press [MENU/SET] several times 
to close the menu.
 Turn the camera off after finishing 
setting the clock. Then turn it on and 
check that the clock setting is correct.
∫Changing the clock setting
1Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu 
screen and then press 2.
2Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu 
icon [ ] and then press 1. (P27)
3Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET] and 
then press 1. Set as shown on steps
2 
and 3.
 When a fully charged battery has been 
inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock 
setting is stored (in the camera) for at 
least 3 months even if the battery is 
removed.
 You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. 
The 24-hour system is used.
 If the date is not set in the camera it will 
not be printed when you use a photo 
printing service, even if the store provides 
a date printing option for your 
photographs. (P93)
ON
OFF
B A
PLEASE SET THE CLOCKCLOCK SETMENUSET
: A: B
CANCEL
CLOCK SET
SELECTSETEXITMENU
JAN112006..0000:
M/D/Y
1/3
MENU
0 n
SELECT
SET UPCLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
MONITORAUTO REVIEW
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About the Setup Menu
 Set items as required. (Refer to P28  to 30 
for each menu item.)
 The following example shows how to set 
[BEEP].
 Select [RESET] to return the settings to 
the initial settings at the time of purchase. 
(P29)
1Press [MENU/SET] and then 
press 2.
2Press 4 to select the [SETUP] 
menu icon [ ] and then press 1.
3Press 3/4 to select the menu 
item.
Press 4 at A to switch to the next 
menu screen.
4Press 1, press 3/4 to select the 
setting and then press [MENU/
SET].
5Press [MENU/SET] to close the 
menu.
 You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to close the menu.
∫About the menu screen items
 There are 3 menu screens in the [SETUP] 
menu (1/3, 2/3, and 3/3).
 You can also use the command dial when 
the instructions indicate to use 3/4, e.g. 
when selecting menu items to set.
 The next menu screen after 3/3 in the 
[SETUP] menu is the first menu screen in 
the [CUSTOM] menu.
1/3
OFF
SETMENU
MENUSELECTEXIT
REC
FILM MODE
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY
RAW REC.
ASPECT
1/3
MENU
0 n
SELECT
SET UPCLOCK SETWORLD TIMEMONITOR
AUTO REVIEW
POWER SAVE5 MIN.EXIT
EXITMENU
SET UP
SELECT
2/3
4k
USB MODE
BEEPMF ASSIST
1/3
MENUSELECT
SET UP
EXIT
0 n
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
MONITORAUTO REVIEWPOWER SAVE5 MIN.
A
NO.RESETRESET
SETMENUSETMENU
SET UP
SELECT
2/3
4k
USB MODE
MF ASSIST
NO.RESETRESET
BEEP
1/3
1/3
MENU
0 n
SELECT
SET UPCLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
MONITORAUTO REVIEWPOWER SAVE2 MIN.EXIT
SET UP
SELECT
2/3
4k
NO.RESETBEEPMF ASSIST3/4
USB MODERESETSET UP
ENGEXITMENU
SET UP
SELECT
HIGHLIGHT
TV ASPECT VIDEO OUT
LANGUAGE
3/3
OFF
NTSC
2/3
3/3
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[CLOCK SET]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P27)
Change date and time. (P26)
[WORLD TIME]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P27)
[]:The local time at the travel 
destination area is set.
[]:The time at your home area is 
set.
 Refer to P108 for information about setting 
[WORLD TIME].
[MONITOR]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P27)
The brightness of the screen can be 
adjusted in 7 steps.
[AUTO REVIEW]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P27)
Review time
[1SEC.]/[2SEC.]/[3SEC.]:
The recorded picture appears for 
the set time. This is useful for 
confirming the focus.
[OFF]:The recorded picture does not 
appear automatically.
Zoom time
[1SEC.]/[2SEC.]/[3SEC.]:
The recorded picture is enlarged 
4 times and appears on the 
screen for the set time. This is 
useful for confirming the focus.
The picture is not enlarged if you 
use burst mode, auto bracket or 
record a RAW file simultaneously.
[OFF]:The recorded picture does not 
appear automatically. If you use burst mode (P64), auto bracket 
(P66) or record a RAW file simultaneously 
(P79), the auto review function is activated 
regardless of the setting for auto review. 
(The picture is not enlarged.)
 If [HIGHLIGHT] (P29) is set to [ON], white 
saturated areas appear blinking in black 
and white when the auto review function is 
activated.
[POWER SAVE]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P27)
[1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]:
Power save mode is activated (the 
camera is automatically turned off 
to save the battery life) if the 
camera has not been used for the 
time selected on the setting.
[OFF]:Power save mode is not 
activated.
 Press the shutter button halfway or turn 
the camera off and on to cancel power 
save mode.
 Power save mode is not activated when 
using the AC adaptor, connecting to a PC 
or a printer and during a slide show. 
(However, the setting for power save 
mode is fixed to [10 MIN.] while pausing a 
slide show or playing back a manual slide 
show.)
[MF ASSIST]
(When taking pictures with Live 
View only)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P27)
When taking pictures with Live View in 
manual focus, the whole of the screen on 
the LCD monitor is enlarged to facilitate 
focusing on the subject. (P55)
[4x]:The whole of the screen is 
enlarged 4 times.
[10x]:The whole of the screen is 
enlarged 10 times.
[OFF]:The screen is not enlarged.
SETMENU
SETMENU
SETMENU
SETMENU
SETMENU
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[BEEP]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P27)
Set the volume of the focus confirmation 
beep, the self-timer beep, and the alarm 
beep.
[]:No beep
[]:Soft beep
[]:Loud beep
[NO.RESET]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P27)
Set this when you want the file number of 
the next recording to start from 0001.
(The folder number is updated and the file 
number starts from 0001.)
 A folder number between 100 and 999 
can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the 
number cannot be reset. We recommend 
formatting the card after saving the data 
on a PC or elsewhere.
 To reset the folder number to 100, format 
the card first (P97) and then use this 
function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will 
then appear. Select [YES] to reset the 
folder number.
 Refer to P99 for detailed information about 
the file number and the folder number.
[RESET]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P27)
The following settings are reset to the initial 
settings.
– [REC] mode menu settings 
– [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings 
 The following settings are also reset when 
you select [RESET].
– [FILM MODE] (P76)
– [CUST. SET MEM.] (P87)
– [WORLD TIME] (P108)
– [FAVORITE] in the [PLAY] mode menu 
(P90) The folder number and the clock setting 
are not changed.
[USB MODE]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P27)
Select the USB communication system 
after or before connecting the camera to 
your PC or your printer with the USB 
connection cable (supplied). (P98, 100)
[ SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] 
if you connected the camera to a PC or 
a printer supporting PictBridge.
[PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
[ PictBridge (PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a 
printer supporting PictBridge.
 When [PC] is selected, the camera is 
connected via the “USB Mass Storage” 
communication system.
 When [PictBridge (PTP)] is selected, the 
camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture 
Transfer Protocol)” communication 
system.
[HIGHLIGHT]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P27)
[ON]:When the auto review function is 
activated, white saturated areas 
appear blinking in black and 
white.
[OFF]:No highlight feature.
 If there are any white saturated areas, 
compensate the exposure towards 
negative (P40) referring to the histogram 
(P52) and then take the picture again. It 
may result in a better quality picture.
SETMENU
SETMENU
SETMENU
SETMENU
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 There may be white saturated areas if the 
distance between the camera and the 
subject is too close when taking pictures 
with the flash. If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to 
[ON] in this case, these white saturated 
areas appear blinking in black and white.
[VIDEO OUT]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P27)
[NTSC]:Video output is set to NTSC 
system.
[PAL]:Video output is set to PAL 
system.
 Video output is available in playback 
mode only.
[TV ASPECT]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P27)
[ ]: 
Select this if connecting the camera to a 
16:9 screen TV.
[]:
Select this if connecting the camera to a 
4:3 screen TV.
 The TV aspect setting is effective in 
playback mode only.
 [ ] is suitable for displaying pictures 
recorded when the aspect ratio setting is 
[ ] on the full screen of a 16:9 TV. 
However, pictures recorded when the 
aspect ratio setting is [ ] or [ ] will 
be displayed with black bands on the left 
and right of the screen.
 When [ ] is selected, pictures recorded 
when the aspect ratio setting is [ ] or 
[ ] are displayed with black bands on 
the top and bottom of the screen. When you select [ ] and use the 
Video cable (supplied) for output (P104), 
pictures are displayed vertically on the 
LCD monitor.
[LANGUAGE]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P27)
Set the language on the menu screen from 
the following languages. Press 3/4 to set 
the desired language and then press 
[MENU/SET].
[ENGLISH]: English
[DEUTSCH]: German
[FRANÇAIS]: French
[ESPAÑOL]: Spanish
[ITALIANO]: Italian
[]: Chinese (Traditional)
[]: Japanese
 If you set a different language by mistake, 
select [ ] from the menu icons to set the 
desired language.
SETMENU
SETMENU
SETMENU