Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lf1 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

Basics
Using the [Setup] menuVQT5A33
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 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→52)
[Reset]
Reset to the default settings.
 ●[Reset Rec. settings?] ●[Reset setup parameters?]
 ●Information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if recording settings are reset. ●Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the following: • Age in years/months and names in [Baby] and [Pet] Scene Modes ●Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset. ●Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is...

Basics
Using the [Setup] menuVQT5A33
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 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→52)
[Output]
Change the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a  TV or other device.
 [TV Aspect]  (This setting performs when an AV cable (optional) is connected.)
 ■Settings:  / 
[VIERA Link]
Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-compatible devices, and operability with a 
VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI micro cable  (→243).
 ■Settings
[ON]Operations may be performed via the...

Basics
Using the [Setup] menuVQT5A33
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 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→52)
[Rotate Disp.]
Automatically rotate portrait still pictures.
 ■Settings
Rotate and display pictures displayed on a TV screen as well as those displayed on the 
LCD monitor of the camera in portrait orientation.
Rotate and display only pictures displayed on a TV screen in portrait orientation.
[OFF] —
 ●[Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion pictures. ●Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing up or...

Basics
Using the [Setup] menuVQT5A33
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 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→52)
[Format]
Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting 
the built-in memory or card. 
When a card/built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the 
content of the card/built-in memory carefully before formatting.
 ●When formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards. 
(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in memory will be formatted if...

Basics
Entering Text
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Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene 
Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc.
Use cursor button to select characters
Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is 
displayed
Cursor position
Text is inserted at the cursor position. • To change the character type  
→ Select 
, and press [MENU/SET].
 ■To continue entering characters
 • Use cursor button to select , and then press...

Application (Record)
Switching between the monitor and viewfinder
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Application (Record)
By using the viewfinder, you can check the view of the subject even if you are in a bright 
area.
Press [LVF] button
 ■About diopter adjustment
Turn the diopter adjustment dial to adjust until you are able to clearly see the characters 
displayed in the viewfinder.
Diopter adjustment dial
 ●When doing diopter adjustment, align the center of the viewfinder with your eye.    

Application (Record)
Switching the display of recording information, 
etc.
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You can also turn off the recording information (such as icons for various settings) and the 
level gauge (→70).
Press [DISP.] button to change display
With information*With information  
(simple display) Without information
With information (simple display) +  
level gauge With information and with 
level gauge*
* Set [Histogram] to display a histogram.  (→57)            

Application (Record)
Taking pictures with the composition determined  
[Composition Guide]VQT5A33
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 ■Recording mode: 
By using the viewfinder or LCD monitor to consider the placement of your subject (the 
composition), you can take more impressive still pictures.
The following guidelines can be used.
Composition name Guideline
Description
[Rule of 
Thirds Offset]
This composition creates a more interesting 
photo by offsetting the subject from the center.
This composition creates a more interesting...

Application (Record)
Taking pictures with the composition determined  [Composition Guide]VQT5A33
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 ■How to select guidelines
Press [Fn] button
Use cursor button to select the guideline to display and press 
[MENU/SET]
Select  Set
Cancel
Composition Guide
 • You can also select the guideline with the control dial.
 • Explanations and examples of the composition will be displayed in turn when you press 
the [DISP

.] button.
 • If the guideline allows horizontal flipping, use   to flip. • T
o turn...

Application (Record)
Using the level gauge
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 ■Recording mode: 
If you want to make sure that the camera is not slanted or tilted, for example, when you 
take a picture of a landscape, use the level gauge indication as a reference.
Press [DISP.] button to switch the display
Press the button to switch the display. Press the button until the level gauge is 
displayed.
Correct camera angle
 ■Using the level gauge
The yellow line indicates the current angle (horizontal line). Correct the angle of...