Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ls1 Operating Instructions

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10 Zoom Lever (P39, 68)
11 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P46)
12 Mode Dial (P30)
13 Shutter Button (P31)
14 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12)
15 Strap Eyelet
16 Card Door (P19)
17 [DIGITAL/V.OUT] Socket
(P82, 84, 86)
18 [DC IN] Socket (P84, 86)
 Please be sure to use genuine 
Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC1; 
optional).
19 Terminal Door
20 Battery Door (P18)
21 Tripod Receptacle
 When you use a tripod, make sure the 
tripod is stable with the camera 
attached to it.
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Quick Guide
This is the overview of the procedure to 
record and playback pictures with the 
camera. For each operation, be sure to 
refer to the corresponding pages.
1Insert the batteries. (P13, 18)
• When you do not use the card 
(optional), you can record or play 
back pictures on the built-in memory 
(P20). Refer to P19 when you use a 
card.
2Turn the camera on to take 
pictures.
• Set the clock. (P23)
 Select the type of battery in use on 
[BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] 
menu....

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About the Batteries
∫Usable batteries
¢The oxyride battery is a new type of 
non-rechargeable battery developed by 
Panasonic.
Oxyride batteries have higher power and 
more stability to handle the higher load 
on the batteries, compared to 
conventional alkaline batteries.
Oxyride batteries are specially designed 
to use with products as digital still 
cameras, that place more load on the 
batteries.
 It is necessary to select the type of 
batteries according to the batteries you...

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∫Unusable batteries
 Operations by using the batteries listed 
above are not guaranteed. If the batteries 
listed above are used, leakages can result 
and the following malfunctions can occur;
– Remaining battery power may not be 
displayed accurately.
– The camera may not be turned on.
– Data written to the built-in memory or 
the card can be damaged resulting in 
the loss of photos.
∫Shapes of batteries that cannot be 
used
 Batteries with unusual shapes cause 
leakage,...

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 As the ambient temperature is low [10oC 
(50oF) or less], the performance of the 
batteries will be deteriorated and the 
available recording/playback time 
becomes extremely short. This is normal. 
Alkaline batteries significantly show such 
tendencies. In such cases, remove the 
batteries and warm them in your pocket. 
Take special care not to allow the contacts 
to come into contact with metal objects or 
a pocket warmer in your pocket.
 If an oil stain or any foreign...

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 The battery life differs depending on the 
condition stored or used or environment.
When you do not use batteries for a long 
period of time
 When the batteries are left inserted in the 
camera, the batteries are discharged 
since a weak electric current is passed 
even if the camera is turned off. If you 
leave the batteries, they will excessively 
discharge and may become unusable 
even if they are recharged.
 When you store the batteries for a long 
period of time, we...

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Recordable number in low temperatures
(In normal picture mode)
(Temperature: 0°C (32°F)/Other recording 
conditions comply with CIPA standard)
 Please note that the performance of the 
oxyride batteries and the alkaline batteries 
significantly decreases in low temperature 
conditions.Playback time
 Recordable number/playback time varies 
depending on the storage condition or use 
condition.
 Recordable number/playback time varies 
depending on the brand and the type of 
the...

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Inserting/Removing the Batteries
• Check that the camera is turned off and 
that the lens is retracted.
 Use oxyride batteries (supplied), alkaline 
batteries (optional) or Ni-MH batteries 
(optional).
1Slide the battery door to open it.
2Insert the batteries observing the 
direction of the + and - 
polarities.
31Close the battery door.
2Slide the battery door to the 
end and then close it firmly.
• Select the type of battery in use on 
[BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu. 
(P24)
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Inserting /Removing the Card (Optional)
 Check that the camera is turned off and 
that the lens is retracted.
 Prepare SD Memory Card (optional) or 
MultiMediaCard (optional).
 When you do not use the card, you can 
record or play back pictures on the 
built-in memory. (P20)
1Slide the card door to open it.
 The card and the data may be 
damaged if it is inserted or removed 
while the camera is on.
 We recommend using Panasonic’s SD 
Memory Card. (Use only the genuine 
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
∫Built-in Memory [ ]
When you do not use the card, you can 
record or play back pictures on the 
built-in memory.
(The capacity of the built-in memory is 
about 14 MB.)
∫Card [ ]
When you use the card, you can record 
or play back pictures on it.
(The built-in memory cannot be used 
when the card is inserted.)
Icons displayed on the screen:
A: When the built-in memory is used
B: When the card is used
 Picture data recorded onto the built-in...