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. (P24)
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press the shutter button to take 
pictures. (P31)
3Play back the pictures.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Select the picture you want to view. 
(P49)
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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 
use. Select the type of batteries in use 
on [BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] 
menu (P24). The setting can be 
distinguished by the color of the 
battery indication (blue or white).
– The battery indication does not appear 
when you use the camera along with the 
AC adaptor (DMW-AC1; optional).
A:When oxyride batteries are selected
The battery indication turns blue.
B:When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are 
selected
The battery indication turns white. We recommend that you use Panasonic 
batteries.
 The performance of the batteries may 
vary depending on brand or storage 
terms/condition of the batteries.
 The performance of the batteries may be 
temporarily deteriorated in low 
temperature conditions [10oC (50oF) or 
less]. However, the performance of the 
batteries is recovered when the batteries 
become close to the ambient temperature.
 Depending on the temperature or the 
conditions, the camera may not be 
operated properly or the battery indication 
may not be displayed correctly and the 
batteries may become empty without 
indication. However, this is not a 
malfunction.
 We recommend turning the camera off 
frequently while recording to maintain the 
power of the batteries for a long time. If 
you will be using the camera for a long 
time, using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries 
is more practical.
 The exhausted batteries may recover 
some performance when they are left for a 
period of time. However, they cannot be 
used for a long time. Be sure to replace 
with new batteries. AA Oxyride batteries (supplied)
¢
AA Alkaline batteries (optional)
AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel-metal 
hydride) batteries (optional)
23045
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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, generation of heat or explosion if 
they are inserted in the camera.
 Some commercial batteries have partially 
or entirely peeled outer coverings. Never 
use these batteries. (Refer to the 
illustration below.)∫Battery indication
The remaining battery power appears on 
the screen. [It does not appear when you 
use the camera along with the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC1; optional).]
 The battery indication turns red and 
blinks. (If the LCD monitor is turned off, 
the status indicator blinks.)
 Replace with new batteries or fully 
charged Ni-MH batteries.
∫Proper Care and Handling of the 
Batteries
If you mishandle the batteries, leakage, 
generation of heat and fire or explosion 
may occur. Observe the following cautions;
 Do not subject the batteries or the battery 
contacts to any moisture.
 Do not peel off or scratch the covered 
seal.
 Do not drop, hit or do anything that causes 
impact to the batteries.
 Do not use batteries that show signs of 
leakage, deformation, discoloration or 
other defects.
 Do not store batteries in high humidity or 
high temperature environments.
 Keep batteries away from children.
 When you replace batteries, always use 
two of the same type.
 If you will not be using the camera for a 
long time, remove the batteries.
 Batteries may become warm soon after 
you use the camera. To remove the 
batteries, turn the camera off and then 
wait until the battery temperature 
becomes lower. Manganese 
batteriesLithium batteries
Nickel batteries Ni-Cd batteries
 All or part of the 
seal of batteries 
are peeled off - polarity is flat 
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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 substance is 
found on the battery contacts, it could 
prevent the batteries from making good 
electrical contact. The available recording/
playback time may become extremely 
short. Before inserting the batteries, clean 
the battery contacts with soft, dry cloth.∫Ni-MH Batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride)
Ni-MH batteries can be used when you 
charge them with the exclusive charger. 
However, wrong handling of the batteries 
may cause leakage, generation of heat, fire 
or explosion. Please be aware of the 
following issues:
 If any oxidation or foreign substance is 
found on the battery contacts, the 
batteries may not be charged correctly. 
Clean battery contacts and terminals of 
the recharger with a soft, dry cloth.
 Newly purchased Ni-MH batteries or 
those which have not been used for a long 
period of time may not reach full capacity 
after one charge. This is a feature of the 
batteries, not a malfunction. The overall 
performance will increase after repeating 
discharge/charge cycles several times.
 Batteries should be used to the point 
when the camera stops working before 
recharging. If you charge batteries without 
discharging enough, it can cause 
“memory effect”, whereby the overall 
operating time can be decreased.
 If “memory effect” occur, use the batteries 
until the camera stops working and then 
recharge them fully. Repeat the discharge/
charge cycles several times. The capacity 
of the batteries will be recovered.
 Ni-MH batteries will naturally discharge 
and the capacity will become lower even if 
they are not in use.
 Once Ni-MH batteries have reached full 
charge, do not charge them continuously.
 Do not peel off or scratch the covered 
seal.
 Read the operating instructions for the 
battery charger.
Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. The 
capacity of the batteries decreases 
gradually over time. If available time seems 
much shorter, the battery life may be 
expired. Purchase new batteries. If any leakage from the batteries is noted, 
remove the batteries, thoroughly wipe off 
the battery electrolyte in the battery 
housing and then insert new batteries or 
fully charged Ni-MH batteries.
If leaked battery electrolyte contacts your 
hand or cloth, wash with water. Battery 
electrolyte may cause loss of sight if it 
comes in contact with your eyes. In such 
cases, do not rub at your eyes. 
Immediately wash your eyes with pure 
water and consult a doctor.
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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 recommend charging 
the batteries once a year and removing 
them from the camera for storage after the 
batteries are completely discharged.
∫The battery life
The number of recordable pictures by 
CIPA standard (In normal picture mode)
 CIPA is an abbreviation of 
[Camera & Imaging Products Association].
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
 Temperature: 23°C (73.4°F)/
Humidity: 50
% when LCD monitor is on. Using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card 
(16 MB)¢
 Starting recording 30 seconds after the 
camera is turned on.
Recording once every 30 seconds, with 
full flash every other recording.
 Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to 
Wide and vice versa in every recording. Turning the camera off every 
10 recordings./Leaving the camera until 
the batteries are cooled down.
¢The card is not supplied.
Batteries UsedNumber of recordable 
pictures
Panasonic Oxyride 
batteries (supplied 
or optional)Approx. 215 pictures
(Approx. 107 min.)
Panasonic Alkaline 
batteries (optional)Approx. 140 pictures
(Approx. 70 min.)
Fully charged 
Panasonic Ni-MH 
batteries (optional)Approx. 370 pictures
(Approx. 185 min.)
The number of recordable pictures 
varies depending on the recording 
interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes 
longer, the number of recordable 
pictures decreases.
(e.g., when taking pictures every 
2 minutes: about 1/4 of the amount 
when recording once every 
30 seconds)
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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 batteries used.
 We recommend using the power save 
mode (P24) or economy mode (P54) to 
maintain the battery power or turning the 
camera off frequently while recording.
Batteries UsedNumber of recordable 
pictures
Panasonic Oxyride 
batteries (supplied 
or optional) Approx. 35 pictures
(Approx. 17 min.)
Panasonic Alkaline 
batteries (optional)Approx. 30 pictures
(Approx. 15 min.)
Fully charged 
Panasonic Ni-MH 
batteries (optional)Approx. 340 pictures
(Approx. 170 min.)
Batteries UsedContinuous playback 
time
Panasonic Oxyride 
batteries (supplied 
or optional) Approx. 400 min.
Panasonic Alkaline 
batteries (optional)Approx. 390 min.
Fully charged 
Panasonic Ni-MH 
batteries (optional)Approx. 470 min.
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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)
 If you will not be using the camera for a 
long time, remove the batteries.
 When new batteries or fully charged 
Ni-MH batteries have been inserted for 
more than 3 hours, the clock setting is 
stored (in the camera) for at least 
3 months even if the batteries are 
removed. (The storing time may be 
shorter if the batteries are not charged 
sufficiently.)
If more than 3 months has passed, the 
clock setting will be lost. In this case, set 
the clock again. (P23)
 Do not remove the card and the 
batteries during an access. The data 
on the built-in memory or the card may 
be damaged. (P21)
 Remove the batteries after the LCD 
monitor and the status indicator 
(green) are turned off. Otherwise, the 
settings on the camera may not be 
stored properly.
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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 
SD card with SD Logo.)
2Insert:
Insert the card fully until it clicks 
and it is locked with the label 
facing the back of the camera.
Remove:
Push the card until it clicks, then 
pull the card out upright.
 Check the direction of the card.
 Do not touch the connection terminals 
on the back side of the card.
 The card may be damaged if it is not 
fully inserted.
31Close the card door.
2Slide the card door to the end 
and then close it firmly.
 If the card door cannot be completely 
closed, remove the card and insert it 
again.
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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 
memory or the card can be copied from 
the built-in memory to the card and 
vice versa. (P79)
∫SD Memory Card (optional) and 
MultiMediaCard (optional)
The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard 
are small, lightweight, removable external 
cards. The reading/writing speed of an SD 
Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card 
is equipped with a Write-Protect switch A 
that can inhibit writing and formatting a 
card. (When the switch is slid to the [LOCK] 
side, it is not possible to write or delete data 
on the card and format it. When the switch 
is unlocked, these functions become 
available.)SD Memory Card 
On this unit, you can use SD Memory 
Cards of the following capacity (from 8 MB 
to 1 GB).
Please confirm the latest information on the 
following website.
http://panasonic.
co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
 This unit supports SD Memory Cards 
formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 
system based on SD Memory Card 
Specifications.
 The reading/writing speed of a 
MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD 
Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is 
used, the performance of certain features 
may be slightly slower than advertised.
 After recording motion images using the 
MultiMediaCard, the card access 
indication may appear for a while, but this 
is not a malfunction.
 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
23045
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB,
256MB, 512MB, 1GB (Maximum)
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