Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ls1 Operating Instructions

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∫Recording in simple mode
1 Flash mode (P40)
2 Focus (P31)
3 Picture mode (P35)
: Jitter alert (P33)
4 Battery indication (P14)
5 Pictures remaining
6 Built-in memory/card (P20)
: Built-in memory
:Card
7 Recording state
8 AF area (P31)
9 Operation for backlight compensation 
(P37)10 Current date and time (
P23)
 This is displayed for about 5 seconds 
when turning the camera on, setting 
the clock and after switching from the 
playback mode to the simple mode.
Zoom (P39)
11 Backlight compensation (P37)
12 Self-timer (P43)
13 Burst (P47)
11 13
12
BACKLIGHT
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∫In playback
1 Playback mode
2 Number of DPOF prints (P72)
3 Protected picture (P74)
4 Picture size (P65)
: In Motion image mode
5 Quality (P66)
/ : In Motion image mode 
(P55)
Simple mode (P35):
:ENLARGE
:4qk6q/10k15cm
: E-MAIL
6 Battery indication (P14)
7 Folder number, file number (P85), 
built-in memory/card (P20)
8 Page number/Total pictures
9 Histogram (P29)
 It will be displayed when the 
[DISPLAY] button is pressed.10 Recording information
(Recording mode/Aperture value/
Shutter speed/ISO sensitivity/Flash 
mode/White balance)
 It will be displayed when the 
[DISPLAY] button is pressed.
11 Recorded date and time
12 Motion image playback (P69)
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F2.8 1/25ISO100AUTO
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Cautions for Use
∫Optimal Use of the Camera
When carrying the camera, take care not 
to drop or cause impact to it.
 The lens or the outer case may be 
destroyed by the strong shock, and it 
causes a malfunction of the camera.
Keep the camera away from magnetized 
equipment (such as a microwave oven, 
TV, video game equipment, etc.).
 If you use the camera on or near a TV, 
pictures may be disrupted due to 
electromagnetic wave radiation.
 Do not use the camera near a cell phone 
because doing so may cause noise to 
adversely affect the pictures.
 Recorded data may be damaged, or 
pictures may be distorted by strong 
magnetic fields created by speakers or 
large motors.
 Electromagnetic wave radiation generated 
by a microprocessor may adversely affect 
the camera, causing the disturbance of 
pictures.
 If the camera is affected by magnetically 
charged equipment and does not function 
properly, turn the camera off and remove 
the batteries or disconnect AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC1; optional) and then insert the 
batteries or connect AC adaptor again. 
Thereafter, turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio 
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
 If you record near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines, recorded pictures may 
be adversely affected.Make sure to use the supplied cords and 
cables. If you use optional accessories, 
use the cords and the cables supplied 
with them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the camera.
 If the camera is sprayed with such 
chemicals, the camera body may be 
damaged and the surface finish may peel 
off.
 Do not keep rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the camera for a long period 
of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol 
for cleaning the camera.
 When cleaning the camera, remove the 
batteries or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC1; optional) from the electrical 
outlet.
 The camera body may be deformed and 
the surface finish may peel off.
 Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth. To 
remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth 
that is soaked in a detergent diluted with 
water and afterward finish wiping with a 
dry cloth.
 If you use a chemical cloth, follow the 
instructions that come with the cloth.
 In case rain or other sources of water 
splash onto the camera, wet a soft cloth 
with tap water, wring it well, and use it to 
wipe the camera body carefully. Then 
wipe it again with a dry cloth.
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∫Card
Do not leave the card in places where 
there is high temperature or direct 
sunlight, or where electromagnetic 
waves or static electricity are easily 
generated.
Do not bend or drop the card. 
 The card may be damaged or the 
recorded content may be damaged or 
erased.
 Store the card in the card case or the 
storage bag after use and when you store 
or carry the card.
 Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter the 
terminals on the back of the card and do 
not touch the terminals with your fingers.
∫Batteries
When you will not be using the camera 
for a long period of time, be sure to 
remove the batteries.
 If the batteries are left in extremely high or 
low temperatures, the terminals may rust 
and cause malfunctions.
If you drop the batteries accidentally, 
check to see if the battery body and 
terminals are damaged.
 Inserting a damaged battery in the 
camera will damage the camera.
When you go out, bring spare batteries.
 Be aware that the operating time of the 
batteries will become shorter in low 
temperatures such as outdoors at a ski 
resort.
Dispose of unusable batteries.
 The batteries have a limited life.
 Do not throw the batteries into fire 
because they may cause an explosion.
 Unusable batteries should be discarded in 
accordance with battery recycling laws. 
For information you can call the RBRC 
hotline at 1-800-822-8837.Do not allow the battery terminals to 
come in contact with metal objects 
(such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.).
 This can result in a short circuit or heat 
generation and, if you touch the battery in 
this condition, you may be badly burned.
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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages 
will be displayed on the screen in some 
cases.
Major messages are described below as 
examples.
[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: 
OXYRIDE] / [CURRENT BATTERY TYPE 
SETTING: ALKALINE/Ni-MH]
If the type of batteries in use is different 
from the one indicated in the message, 
select the type of batteries on [BATTERY 
TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P24)
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]
Unlock [LOCK] of the Write-Protect switch 
on the SD Memory Card. (P20)
[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]
Play back after recording or after inserting 
a card with a recorded picture.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
After canceling the protect setting, delete or 
overwrite the picture.
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE 
DELETED ] / [SOME PICTURES CANNOT 
BE DELETED]
The pictures not based on the DCF 
standard cannot be deleted.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE ] /
[CANNOT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES]
If the pictures are not based on the DCF 
standard, the DPOF print cannot be set.
[NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS 
CAN BE MADE]
You have exceeded the number of pictures 
that can be set at once with [MULTI 
DELETE]. Once delete the selected 
pictures and then repeat deleting multiple 
pictures.[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN 
MEMORY] / [NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN 
THE CARD]
There is no space left on the built-in 
memory or the memory card.
 When you copy pictures from the built-in 
memory to the memory card (batch copy), 
the pictures are copied until the capacity 
of the card becomes full.
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE 
COPIED] / [COPY COULD NOT BE 
COMPLETED]
Pictures described below cannot be 
copied.
 When there is a picture with the same 
name as the picture you want to copy on 
the copy destination.
 Files which do not comply with DCF 
standard
Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by 
other equipment may not be copied.
[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]
This message will be displayed when you 
format the built-in memory on the PC or 
remove the batteries without turning the 
camera off. Format the built-in memory on 
the camera again. The data on the built-in 
memory will be deleted.
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[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
The format of the card cannot be 
recognized by the camera. Format the card 
again with the camera.
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND 
THEN ON AGAIN]
This message appears when the camera 
does not operate properly. Turn the camera 
off and on. If the message persists, contact 
the dealer or your nearest servicenter.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR]
Failed access to the card.
Insert the card again.
[READ ERROR]
Data reading error.
Play it back again.
[WRITE ERROR]
Data writing error.
Turn the camera off and remove the card. 
Then insert the card and turn the camera 
on again. Be sure that the camera is turned 
off before removing or inserting the card to 
avoid damage.
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Troubleshooting
If you put the menu back to the settings at 
the time of purchase, the conditions may be 
improved.
Carry out the [RESET] in the [SETUP] 
menu. (P24)
∫Batteries and the power source
1: The camera is turned off immediately 
even when the battery power is full.
The battery indication shows less 
than the actual remaining battery 
power even if new batteries are 
inserted.
 Is [BATTERY TYPE] selected correctly?
– Select the item on [BATTERY TYPE] 
in the [SETUP] menu. (P24)
2: The camera cannot be operated even 
when it is turned on.
 Are the batteries inserted correctly?
 Use batteries that have been 
sufficiently charged when you use 
Ni-MH batteries.
3: The LCD monitor is turned off even 
when the camera is turned on.
 Is the power save mode (P24) or 
economy mode (P54) activated?
– Press the shutter button halfway to 
cancel these modes.
 Are the batteries exhausted?
– Replace them with batteries which 
have enough capacity. (When you use 
Ni-MH batteries, charge them.)
4: The LCD monitor is turned off 
sometimes when the camera is turned 
on.
 Is the LCD monitor turned off soon after 
you take pictures with the flash?
– While the flash is being charged, the 
LCD monitor is turned off. 5: The camera is turned off immediately 
even after it is turned on.
 Are the batteries exhausted?
– Replace them with batteries which 
have enough capacity. (When you use 
Ni-MH batteries, charge them.)
– If you leave the camera with turning it 
on, the batteries are exhausted. Turn 
the camera off frequently by using the 
economy mode (P54), the power save 
mode (P24), etc.
∫Recording
1: The picture cannot be recorded.
 Is the mode dial correctly set?
 Is there any memory capacity left on 
the built-in memory or the card?
– Before recording, delete some 
pictures.
2: The subject is not focused properly.
 The focus range varies depending on 
the recording mode.
Rotate the mode dial to set to the 
proper mode for the distance to the 
subject.
 Is the subject out of the focus range? 
(P33)
 When you cannot focus on the subject 
even if you tried many times, turn the 
camera off once and turn it on again.
3: The recorded picture is blurred.
 When taking a picture in shaded areas 
or indoors, the shutter speed becomes 
slow and the optical image stabilizer 
function may not work properly. In this 
case, we recommend holding the 
camera with both hands firmly to take 
pictures. When the [SLOW SHUTTER] 
(P67) is set, we recommend using a 
tripod.
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∫LCD monitor
1: The brightness of the screen 
becomes dark or bright for a moment.
 This phenomenon appears when 
pressing the shutter button halfway to 
set the aperture value and does not 
affect the recorded pictures.
2: The screen is too bright or dark.
 Adjust the brightness of the screen.
3: Some pixels are inactive or always lit 
on the LCD monitor.
 These pixels do not affect the recorded 
pictures.
This is not a malfunction.
4: Noise appears on the LCD monitor.
 In dark places, noise may appear to 
maintain the brightness of the LCD 
monitor.
This does not affect the pictures you are 
recording.
5: A vertical red line appears on the LCD 
monitor.
 This is called smear. It is specific to 
CCD, not a malfunction. It appears 
when the subject has a bright part. It is 
recorded on motion images, but not 
recorded on still pictures.
∫Flash
1: Flash is not activated.
 Is the flash setting set to Forced OFF 
[]?
– Change the flash setting. (P40)
 The flash is not activated when in 
motion image mode [ ], [SCENERY], 
[NIGHT SCENERY], or [FIREWORKS] 
in scene mode (P57) is selected.
2: The flash is activated 2 times.
 When you select AUTO/Red-eye 
reduction [ ], the first flash is 
activated for red-eye prevention on the 
subject (red-eye phenomenon) before 
actually recording pictures. After the 
first flash, the flash is activated again for 
recording.
∫Playback
1: Pictures being played are rotated and 
displayed in an unexpected direction.
The camera has a function to 
automatically rotate and display pictures 
recorded by holding the camera 
vertically.
(If you take pictures aiming the camera 
up or down, the camera may recognize 
that it is held vertically.)
 When [ROTATE DISP.] (P71) is set to 
[OFF], you can display the pictures 
without being rotated.
 You can rotate pictures with [ROTATE] 
function (P71).
2: The picture is not played back.
 Is the mode dial set to playback [ ]?
 Is there a picture in the built-in memory 
or the card?
When a card is not inserted, the picture 
data in the built-in memory appear. 
When a card is inserted, the picture 
data in the card appear. (P20)
3: The picture played back looks rough. 
Noise appears on the picture.
 Is the ISO sensitivity is high or is the 
shutter speed slow?
– Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P65)
– Set [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P68)
– Take pictures in bright places.
∫TV, PC and printer
1: The picture does not appear on the 
television.
 Is the camera connected to the TV 
correctly?
 Set the TV input to external input mode.
2: When connecting to a PC, pictures 
cannot be transferred.
 Is the camera connected to the PC 
correctly?
 Is the camera recognized by the PC 
correctly?
 Set [USB MODE] to [PC]. (P83)
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3: The card is not recognized by the PC.
(The built-in memory is recognized.)
 Disconnect the USB connection cable 
and then connect it again with the card 
inserted into the camera.
4: The pictures cannot be printed with 
the camera connected to printers.
 Is the printer supporting PictBridge?
– You cannot print pictures with printers 
which do not support PictBridge 
(P86).
 Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)]. 
(P83)
5: Both ends of the picture recorded by 
setting the picture size to [HDTV] 
(1920t1080 pixels) are cut out.
 When you order photo studios to print 
pictures, ask the photo studio if the 
pictures can be printed with both ends.
 When using the printer with a trimming 
feature or other feature which cuts out 
both edges of the pictures, cancel the 
feature for printing. The feature 
depends on the printer used.
 Refer to the operating instructions of 
the printer for details.
∫Others
1: Unreadable language was selected by 
mistake.
 Press the [MENU] button and select 
[ ] icon on the [ SETUP] menu to 
set the desired language.
2: The setting for the auto review 
function is disabled.
 Is the camera in burst mode (P47), auto 
bracket (P45) or motion image mode 
[ ] (P55)?
– In these cases, you cannot set the 
auto review function in the [SETUP] 
menu.3: The lens clicks.
 When brightness has changed due to 
the zoom or the movement of the 
camera or other, the lens may click and 
the picture on the screen may be 
drastically changed, however, the 
pictures are not affected.
The sound is caused by automatic 
adjustment of the aperture.
It is not a malfunction.
4: The clock setting is reset.
 If you do not use the camera for a long 
time, the clock setting may be reset. 
When the message [PLEASE SET THE 
CLOCK] appears, set the clock again.
 When you take a picture before setting 
the clock, [0:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded.
5: Colors that were actually not around 
the subject appear on the picture.
 On the camera, color shift may appear 
by the characteristic of the lens. This is 
not a malfunction.
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Specifications
Digital Camera:Information for your safety 
Camera Effective pixels:4,000,000 pixels
Image sensor:1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 4,230,000 pixels
Primary color filter
Lens:Optical 3k zoom, fl5.8–17.4mm (35mm film camera 
equivalent: 35 – 105 mm)/F2.8 – 5.0
Digital zoom:Max. 4k
Focus:Normal/Macro, 5-area-focusing/3-area-focusing/
1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing
Focus range:50 cm (1.64 feet) –¶
Macro/Simple: 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.98 feet) 
(Tele) –¶
Shutter system:Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Burst recording
Burst speed:4 frames/second (high speed), 2 frames/second (low speed), 
Approx. 1.5 frames/second (unlimited)
Number of recordable
pictures:Max. 7 frames (Standard), max. 4 frames (Fine), Depends on 
the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card. 
(unlimited)
(Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card. 
MultiMediaCard performance will be less.)
Motion image recording:320k240 pixels
(30 or 10 frames/second without audio. The maximum 
recording time depends on the capacity of the built-in memory 
or the card.)
ISO sensitivity:AUTO/64/100/200/400
Shutter speed:8 – 1/2,000th
Motion image mode: 1/30th – 1/2,000th
White balance:AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/White set
Exposure (AE):Program AE
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2–i2 EV)
Metering mode:Multiple
LCD monitor:2.0q TFT LCD (85,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) Power Source:DC 3.0 V
Power Consumption:1.5 W (When recording)
0.7 W (When playing back)
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