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 reset. This is not a fault.
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]
Returns all [Wi-Fi] menu settings to default settings.
 ●If you want to dispose or give away your camera, always reset it to prevent your 
personal information from being mistakenly used.
 ●When you request your camera to be fixed, backup your personal information and 
always reset it as well.
[USB Mode]
Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with 
USB connection cable (supplied).
 ■Settings
[Select on connection] Select communication method each time you connect to a computer 
or PictBridge-compatible printer.
[PictBridge(PTP)]
Select when connecting to a PictBridge-compatible printer.
[PC]
Select when connecting to a computer.    
						

							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 remote control of the VIERA Link-compatible 
device. • Not all operations will be available. • Operability of the camera’

s own buttons will be limited.
[OFF] Operations must be performed via the camera’s own buttons.
[3D Playback]
Set how 3D still picture is output. 
 ■Settings: [3D] / [2D]
 ●If you want to play back a picture in 2D (conventional picture) on a 3D television, set 
to [2D]. 
 ●This item of the menu functions when an HDMI micro cable is connected. ●For the procedure for playing back a 3D still picture.  (→245)     
						

							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 down, or still pictures taken on 
other cameras may not rotate.
 ●Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback. ●Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-compatible  (→44) environment 
(OS, software).
[Version Disp.]
Check the camera firmware version or display software information.
 ●When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information 
such as the license is displayed.    
						

							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 no 
card is inserted.)
 ●All protected pictures and other picture data will be deleted. ●Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting. ●Always format cards with this camera. ●Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes. ●If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting your 
nearest Service Center.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact 
us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649).
[Language]
Change display language.
Set the language displayed on the screen.
[Stabilizer Demo.]
Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate).
Extent of jitter 
Extent of jitter after correction 
 ●During demo screen display, the Optical Image Stabilizer switches ON and OFF every 
time [MENU/SET] is pressed.     
						

							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 [MENU/SET] • Move the zoom lever toward 
T side
 • T

urn the control dial to the right
 ■Editing text
  Use cursor button to select   and press [MENU/SET]. Then, move the 
cursor to the text to edit
 • Y

ou can also use the zoom lever or control dial to reposition the cursor .
  Use cursor button to select [Delete] and press [MENU/SET]  Use cursor button to select the correct text, and then press [MENU/SET]
When you are finished entering text, use cursor button to 
select [Set] and press [MENU/SET]
 ●A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters for [Face 
Recog.] names)
 ●Up to 15 characters can be entered for [  ], [  ], [  ], [  ] and [  ]. (Maximum of 
6 characters for [Face Recog.] names)    
						

							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  
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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 
photo by offsetting the flower from the center.
This composition creates a more interesting 
photo by offsetting the person from the center.
[Diagonal 
lines]
This composition gives an alternate perspective 
by realigning the subject along the diagonal 
lines.
[Tunnel]
This composition is intended to emphasize the 
depth of long narrow scenes. 
[Radiation 1]
This composition adds an expansive perspective 
to your photo by aligning the subject along the 
radial lines.
[Radiation 2]
[S-shape]This composition can enhance your photo by 
drawing attention to wandering elements of the 
scene.    
						

							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 off guideline display, select [No Guide].
 ●When other functions are registered to the [Fn] button Select [Composi tion Guide] from the [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the gui deline to display and press [MENU/SET] Press [Q.MENU/ ] button several times
 ■Taking still pictures with a guideline
Referring to the guideline, align your subject and press the 
shutter button
 ●When pictures are taken in portrait orientation, the guidelines are automatically 
changed to the portrait orientation.
 ●The guidelines will not appear on the actual still picture.    
						

							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 the 
camera so that it matches the white line.
Tilting up or down  • In this case, it is facing upward.Tilting left or right • In this case, the right side has dropped.
 • When the camera’ s angle is minimal, the level gauge will turn green. • When pictures are taken in portrait orientation, the level gauge is automatically 
switched to one for portrait orientation.
 ●Even when angle is more or less corrected, there may be an error of about ±1 degree. ●When the camera is being moved, the level gauge may not be displayed correctly . ●The level gauge may not be displayed correctly or the direction detect function may 
not operate correctly if the pictures are taken with the camera pointing sharply up or 
down.