Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lf1 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Names and Functions of Main PartsVQT5A33
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[HDMI] socket (→241, 243)Do not connect any other cables 
except the HDMI micro cable. 
Doing so may cause malfunction.
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket  (→241, 252, 255)This socket is also used when 
charging the battery. (→15)
[LVF] button (→66)Use this to switch display between viewfinder and 
LCD monitor.
[Wi-Fi] button (→171)
Charging lamp (→15) /
Wi-Fi® connection lamp (→171) • Charging in progress: Red • When the Wi-Fi function is ON: Blue
Motion picture button (→40)Record motion pictures.
Strap eyelet (→12)
Playback buttonUse this to select the recording mode or playback 
mode.
 ●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.
Viewfinder (→66)
[Fn] button (→117)Use this to 
use registered 
functions.
[Q.MENU/ ] / [] buttonYou can display the Quick Menu  (→28) and 
erase pictures  (→50).
[DISP.] button  (→67, 142)Use this to change 
display.
[Wi-Fi] antenna
Diopter adjustment dial 
(→66)Turn the dial to adjust the focus in the viewfinder.
Strap eyelet (→12)
LCD monitor (→55, 56, 259)
NFC antenna (→177)    
						

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Cursor button/Control dial
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[MENU/SET] button • Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. 
(→52)
Left cursor button () • Macro recording  (→78, 80), 
Manual Focus  (→87)
Down cursor button () • Drive Mode (Burst (→1 19)), 
Auto Bracket (→91), 
self-timer (→89)
Up cursor button () • Exposure Compensation  (→90)
Right cursor button () • Flash (→75)
Control dial • Turn the dial to select setting 
items and change setting 
values.
 ●In this manual, the button that is to be used is indicated by    .
Putting on the hand strap
We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.
Strap eyelet    
						

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Charging battery
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Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), 
and battery for this camera.
 •Always charge before first use! 

(battery shipped uncharged)
 • Charge the battery while it is in the camera.
Camera statusCharge
Turn off Yes
Turn on No
 ■About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of 
these battery packs are not adequately provided with internal protection to 
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility 
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that 
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a 
counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend 
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
 ■Power supply
By using the AC adaptor (supplied) when the battery is in the unit and turning on the 
unit, the unit can be powered from an electrical outlet through the USB connection 
cable (supplied).
 • The battery may become drained during recording. If the battery is drained, the unit 
will turn of

f.
 • The unit can be powered only if the battery is in it. • T

urn off the unit before inserting or removing the AC adaptor (supplied).    
						

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Inserting the battery
To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.
Slide the release lever to the 
[OPEN] position and open the 
card/battery door
Insert the battery all the way
 • Insert the battery all the way firmly and  check that it is locked by lever .
Close the card/battery door
 • Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position. [OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever
Lever
Make sure to insert the battery 
in the correct orientation.
 ■To remove battery
Move the lever in the card/battery 
compartment in the direction of the arrow.
 ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ●Remove battery from camera after use. • Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as 
clips) when carrying or storing the battery .
 ●To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the 
LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may 
damage the card or recorded data.)
 ●The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. 
Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.    
						

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Charging the battery
We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C 
and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
USB connection cable (supplied) • Always check the direction of the pins and  hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. 
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong 
direction, the pins could become deformed 
and cause faulty operation.)
Align the marks ( to ) 
and insert the plug.
Computer
Getting ready:
Turn on the computer.
AC adaptor 
(supplied)
Charging lamp
 ■Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable 
(supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet.
 • Be sure to only use the 
 AC adaptor (supplied) indoors.
 ■Charging the battery through the computer
Connect the camera to a computer using the USB connection cable (supplied).
 ●It may not be possible to charge the battery from some computers depending on the 
computer specifications.
 ●If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped. ●If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to 
the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the 
camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.
 ●Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer .  
Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor , 
keyboard, printer, or USB hub.    
						

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 ■Charging lamp indications
On: Charging in pr ogress (Red)
Off:   Charging stops  (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical 
outlet or your computer.)
 ■Notes on charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
Charging time Approx. 160 min
 • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the 
battery is completely used up.  The time required for charging differs depending on 
conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are 
either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.
 • The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the  specifications of the computer

.
 ●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine 
Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Doing so may cause malfunction of the 
camera.
 ●Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ●Do not use a USB extension cable. ●The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated 
accessories of this camera. Do not use them for other devices.
 ●If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may 
not complete properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect 
it to the camera.
 ●If the charging lamp does not light or flashes even when the camera is properly 
connected to the AC adaptor (supplied) or your computer, charging has been put in 
pause status because the temperature is not in the appropriate range for charging. 
This is not a malfunction. Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry 
charging in a place where ambient temperature is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) 
(temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself).    
						

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Remaining battery
When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.
Remaining battery
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.
Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time
The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to 
surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, 
or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.
 ■Recording still pictures (When using LCD monitor)
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 250 pictures
By CIPA standard
Recording time Approx. 125 min
 ●Recording conditions by CIPA standard
CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association”.
 • [Program 

AE] Mode
 • T

emperature: 23
 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card. • Using the supplied battery

.
 • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When [Stabilizer] is set to [ON])
 • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from 

Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
 • T

urning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the 
battery decreases.
Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute 
intervals under the above conditions).    
						

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 ■Recording motion pictures (When using LCD monitor)
[Rec Format][AVCHD] [MP4]
[Rec Quality][FHD][FHD]
Available recording time Approx. 70 minApprox. 80 min
Actual available recording time
*Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min
*  The time you can actually record when r epeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and 
stopping recording and using zoom.
 ●Recording conditions • T emperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH
 ●Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen • Y ou can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 
59
 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD] creates larger 
files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes 59 
seconds.)
 • If [Rec Quality] of [A

VCHD] motion pictures is set to [FHD], you can continuously 
record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. 
 ■Viewing pictures (When using LCD monitor)
Playback time  Approx. 150 min
 ●The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to 
surrounding environment and usage conditions.
 ●If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. 
Please purchase a new battery.    
						

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)
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 ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ●To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the 
LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may 
damage the card or recorded data.)
 • Make sure that the camera is turned of
f.
Slide the release lever to the 
[OPEN] position and open the card/
battery door[OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever
Insert the card all the way
 • Push in until it clicks.
Card (Check orientation)
Do not touch the terminals on 
the back of the card.
Close the card/battery door
 • Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.
 ■To remove card
Press the center of the 
card
Press
Pull out    
						

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Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)
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Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory  if not.
 ■Built-in memory (approx. 87 MB)
 ●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→169) ●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a 
card.
 ■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can be used.
Type of Card CapacityNotes
SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB
 • Can be used with devices compatible with the  respective formats.
 • Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type 
of card.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html •Use a card of SD Speed “Class 4”* or higher for 
recording motion pictures.
 • Only the cards listed on the left with the given  capacities are supported.
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB
*  SD speed class refers to a specification f
or sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by 
checking the card label or other card related materials.
(Example)
 • Latest information:   http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/  
(This site is available in English only
.)
 ●While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as 
picture writing, reading, deleting, or formatting), do not turn of f the camera or remove 
the battery, card, AC adaptor (supplied). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, 
impact, or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and 
this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or 
static electricity, perform the operation again.
 ●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been 
formatted with a computer or another device.  (→64)
 ●If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to 
record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.
 ●It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer 
(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data 
to be damaged).Switch