Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ls2 Operating Instructions

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 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [].
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
 You cannot set the slow shutter.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P48)
This mode allows you to take pictures of 
food with a natural hue without being 
affected by the ambient light in restaurants 
etc.
 The focus range becomes the same as  macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to  ¶]
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P48)
Select this mode when you want to take 
pictures at a wedding reception, indoor 
party etc. By using the flash and slowing 
down the shutter speed, both people and 
the background can be recorded with a 
brightness close to real life.
∫ Technique for Party mode
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower, 
we recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P41) for taking pictures.
 We recommend rotating the zoom lever to 
Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m  (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking 
pictures.
 The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P48)
This mode allows you to take pictures with 
a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫ Technique for Candle light mode
 If you make the most of the candle light, 
you can take successful pictures without 
using the flash.
 We recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P41) for taking pictures.
 The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to  ¶]
 The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].
Food mode
Par ty mode
MENUSET
3
MENUSET
3
Candle light mode
MENUSET
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P48)
This mode allows you to take beautiful 
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night 
sky.
∫Technique for Fireworks mode
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower, 
we recommend using a tripod.
 This mode is most effective when the 
subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.
 The shutter speed becomes the following.
– When [OFF] is set on the optical image 
stabilizer function: Fixed to 1 second
– When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on 
the optical image stabilizer function:
1/4th or 1 second (The shutter speed 
becomes 1 second only when the 
camera has determined that there is 
little jitter such as when using a tripod 
etc.)
 Histograms are always displayed in 
orange. (P36)
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 You cannot set the AF mode setting.
 You cannot set the slow shutter.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P48)
This mode allows you to take vivid pictures 
of a starry sky or a dark subject that you could not take in [NIGHT SCENERY] by 
making the shutter speed slower.
∫Setting the shutter speed
 Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], 
[30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1Press 34 to select the number of 
seconds and then press [MENU/SET].
2Taking Pictures.
 Press the shutter button to display the 
countdown screen. Do not move the 
camera after this screen is displayed. 
When countdown finishes, 
[PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the 
same length of time as the set shutter 
speed for signal processing.
 Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the 
picture while the countdown screen is 
displayed.
∫Technique for Starry sky mode
 The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 
60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We 
also recommend taking pictures with the 
self-timer. (P41)
 Histograms are always displayed in 
orange. (P36)
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
Fireworks mode
Starry sky mode
MENUSET
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MENUSET
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15
STARRY SKY
30 SEC.
60 SEC.15 SEC.
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 The optical image stabilizer function is 
fixed to [OFF].
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
 You cannot compensate the exposure or 
set auto bracket, burst mode.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P48)
This mode allows you to take a picture in 
locations such as skiing resorts and 
locations near snowy mountains. The 
exposure and the white balance are 
adjusted to make the white color of the 
snow stand out.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P48)
This mode takes pictures of a baby with a 
healthy complexion. When the flash is 
used, the light from it is weaker than usual.
You can set the birthdays of two babies by 
using [BABY1] and [BABY2].
 The baby’s age can be displayed when 
playing back pictures.
 The age can also be printed on each 
picture by using the software [LUMIX 
Simple Viewer] in the CD-ROM (supplied). 
(For information about printing, refer to the 
separate operating instructions for PC 
connection.)
∫Age display setting
 If you want the age to be displayed, set 
the birthday in advance, select 
[WITH AGE] and press [MENU/SET]. If you do not want the age to be displayed, 
select [WITHOUT AGE] and press 
[MENU/SET].
∫Birthday setting
1Press 34 to select [BIRTHDAY SET.] 
and then press [MENU/SET].
2When the message [PLEASE SET THE 
BIRTHDAY OF THE BABY] appears, 
select items (Year/Month/Day) using 
2/1 and set them using 3/4.
3Press [MENU/SET] to finish the setting.
 If you select [WITH AGE] without setting 
the birthday in advance, a message is 
displayed. Press [MENU/SET] and set the 
birthday in steps 2 and 3.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶]
 After turning on the camera in [BABY1]/
[BABY2] in scene mode or switching to 
[BABY1]/[BABY2] from other scene 
modes, the age and current date and time 
are displayed for about 5 seconds at the 
bottom of the screen.
 The age display style differs depending on 
the language setting in the recording 
mode.
 The display style when printing may differ 
slightly from the display style on the 
screen.
 The date of birth is displayed as 
[0 month 0 day].
 If the age is not properly displayed, check 
the clock and birthday settings.
Snow mode
Baby mode 1
Baby mode 2
MENUSET
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1
2
MENUSET
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BIRTHDAY SET.WITH AGE3
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 If the camera is set to [WITHOUT AGE], 
the age is not recorded even if the time 
and birthday are set. This means the age 
cannot be displayed even if the camera is 
set to [WITH AGE] after taking the 
pictures.
 Use [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu to 
reset the birthday setting. (P21)Motion Picture Mode
1Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus and then press it fully to 
start recording.
 When the subject is focused, the focus 
indication lights.
 The focus, zoom and aperture value are 
fixed to the setting when recording 
starts (the first frame).
 The available recording time A is 
displayed on the top right and the 
elapsed recording time B is displayed 
on the bottom right of the screen.
For example, 1 hour 20 minutes and 
30 seconds is displayed as 
[1h20m30s].
 The available recording time and the 
elapsed recording time are 
approximations.
2Press the shutter button fully to 
stop recording.
 If the built-in memory or the card 
becomes full in the middle of recording, 
the camera stops recording 
automatically.
∫Changing the picture quality setting
1Press [MENU/SET].
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2Press 34 to select 
[PICT.MODE] and then press 1.
3Press 34 to select the item and 
then press [MENU/SET].
 fps (frames per second); This refers to 
the number of frames used in 1 second.
 You can record smoother motion 
pictures with 30 fps.
 You can record longer motion pictures 
with 10 fps although the picture quality 
is lower.
 The file size with [10fpsQVGA] is small 
so it is suitable for e-mails.
4Press [MENU/SET] to close the 
menu.
 You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to close the menu.
 The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) to ¶ 
(Wide), 30 cm (0.98 feet) to ¶ (Tele).
 Refer to P92 for information about the 
available recording time.
 The available recording time is an 
approximation.
(It varies depending on the recording 
condition and the types of SD memory 
Card.)
 The available recording time changes with 
subjects.
 The available recording time displayed on 
the screen may not decrease regularly. You cannot record audio.
 This unit does not support recording 
motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.
 Depending on the type of SD Memory 
Card, recording may stop in the 
middle.
 We recommend using Panasonic’s SD 
Memory Card.
 Depending on the type of SD Memory 
Card, the card access indication may 
appear for a while after recording motion 
pictures. This is not a malfunction.
 When motion pictures recorded with the 
camera are played back on other 
equipment, the quality of the picture may 
deteriorate and it may not be possible to 
play them back.
 In motion picture mode [ ], you cannot 
use the direction detection function and 
the review function.
 You cannot set [MODE2] on the optical 
image stabilizer function.
 The bundled software includes QuickTime 
to play back motion picture files recorded 
with the camera on the PC.
ItemPicture sizefps
30fpsQVGA320k240 pixels3010fpsQVGA10
AUTOW.BALANCE
SELECT
REC
AF MODEOFFOFF
PICT.MODE
COL.EFFECTD.ZOOM
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Displaying Multiple 
Screens (Multi Playback)
1Rotate the zoom lever towards 
[ ] [W] to display multiple 
screens.
(Screen when 9 screens are displayed)
 : 1 screen >9 screens >
16 screens >25 screens
 After the multiple screens are  displayed, rotate the zoom lever further 
towards [ ] [W] to display 16 screens 
then 25 screens. Rotate the zoom lever 
towards [ ] [T] to return to the 
previous screen.
 When you switch to multiple screens, a  scroll bar  A appears. You can confirm 
the location of the displayed picture in 
all the recorded pictures with this scroll 
bar.
2 Press  34 21 to select a 
picture.
 The recording date and number of the 
selected picture and the total number of 
recorded pictures are displayed.  Depending on the recorded picture and 
the setting, the following icons will 
appear.
–[ ] (Favorites)
– [ ] (Motion picture)
– [ ] ([BABY1]/[BABY2] in scene  mode)
∫Examples of 16 screens and 
25 screens
B : 16 screens
C : 25 screens
∫ To return to normal playback
Rotate towards [ ] [T] or press
[MENU/SET].
 The picture appears framed in orange.
∫ To delete a picture during multi 
playback
1 Press  34 21  to select a picture 
and then press [ ].
2 Press  3 to select [YES].
3 Press [MENU/SET].
 Even if the indications on the screen are 
turned off in normal playback mode (P35), 
the recording information etc. appears on 
the screen in multi playback. You can 
switch between displaying or not 
displaying the indications on the screen by 
pressing [DISPLAY]. If you return to the 
previous screen, the indications on the 
screen are displayed as in normal 
playback mode.
 Pictures will not be displayed in the  rotated direction even if [ROTATE DISP.] is 
set to [ON]. (P67)
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Using the Playback 
Zoom
1Rotate the zoom lever towards 
[ ] [T] to enlarge the picture.
:1 k> 2k> 4k > 8k> 16k
 When you rotate the zoom lever  towards [ ] [W] after enlarging the 
picture, the magnification becomes 
lower. When you rotate the zoom lever 
towards [ ] [T], the magnification 
becomes higher.
 When you change the magnification,  the zoom position indication  A appears 
for about 1 second so that you can 
check the position of the enlarged 
section.
2 Press 3 42 1 to move the 
position.
 When you move the position to be 
displayed, the zoom position indication 
appears for about 1 second.
∫ To stop using the playback zoom
Rotate towards [ ] [W] or press
[MENU/SET]. ∫
To delete a picture during the 
playback zoom
1 Press [ ].
2 Press  3 to select [YES].
3 Press [MENU/SET].
 Even if the indications on the screen are 
turned off in normal playback mode (P35), 
the magnification and operation appear on 
the screen when the playback zoom is 
activated. You can switch between 
displaying or not displaying the indications 
on the screen by pressing [DISPLAY]. 
When you set the magnification to 1 k, the 
indications on the screen are displayed as 
in normal playback mode.
 The more a picture is enlarged, the more  its quality deteriorates.
 If you want to save the enlarged picture,  use the trimming function. (P72)
 The playback zoom may not operate if 
pictures have been recorded with other 
equipment.
CANCEL4X
2X
DELETE
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CANCEL4X
2X
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Playing Back Motion 
Pictures
Press 21 to select a picture 
with a motion picture icon [ ]/
[ ] and then press 4 to play 
back.
 The motion picture recording time A is 
displayed on the screen. After playback 
starts, the motion picture recording time 
disappears and the elapsed playback time 
is displayed on the bottom right of the 
screen.
For example, 1 hour 20 minutes and 
30 seconds is displayed as [1h20m30s].
 The cursor displayed during 
playback is the same as 3/4/
2/1.
 Press 4 again to stop motion picture 
playback and return to the normal 
playback screen.
Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
Press and hold 21 during motion picture 
playback.
2: Fast rewind
1: Fast forward
 The camera returns to normal motion 
picture playback when 21 is released.
To  p a u s e
Press 3 during motion picture playback.
 Press 3 again to cancel pause.
 The motion pictures cannot be 
recorded with audio.
 The file format that can be played back 
with this camera is QuickTime Motion 
JPEG.
 Please note that the bundled software 
includes QuickTime to play back motion 
picture files created with the camera on 
the PC.
 Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files 
recorded by a PC or other equipment may 
not play back on the camera.
 If you play back motion pictures that have 
been recorded with other equipment, the 
picture quality may deteriorate or the 
pictures may not play back.
 You cannot play back the audio of motion 
pictures with audio recorded on other 
equipment.
 When using a high capacity card, it is 
possible that fast rewinding may be slower 
than usual.
 You cannot use the following functions 
with motion pictures.
– Playback zoom
(While playing back or pausing motion 
pictures)
– [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE]
– [RESIZE]/[TRIMMING]
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Menu Settings
Using the [REC] Mode 
Menu
Increase the variety of pictures you can 
take by setting color effect, picture 
adjustment etc.
 Set the mode dial to the desired recording 
mode.
 Menu items differ depending on the mode 
selected with the mode dial (P5). This 
page describes how to set [AF MODE] in 
normal picture mode [ ]. (Refer to P60  
to 65 for each menu item.)
 Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu to 
return the menu settings to the initial 
settings at the time of purchase. (P21)
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 34 to select the menu 
item.
Press 4 at A to switch to the next 
menu screen.
3Press 1, press 34 to select the 
setting and then press
[MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET] to close the 
menu.
 You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to close the menu.
∫About the menu screen items
 There are 2 menu screens (1/2 and 2/2).
 You can switch menu screens from any 
menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
SCN1SCN2
EXITMENU
SLOW SHUTTER1
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89ÙD.ZOOM
2/2REC
COL.EFFECTSTANDARDPICT.ADJ.
OFF
OFF
AF MODE
SELECT
EXITMENUSELECT
AUTOSENSITIVITY
PICT.SIZEASPECT RATIO
AUTOW.BALANCEREC1/2
QUALITY
MENU
SET
SLOW SHUTTER1
/
89ÙD.ZOOM
2/2REC
COL.EFFECTSTANDARDPICT.ADJ.
OFF
OFF
SELECT
AF MODE
SETMENU
EXITMENU
SLOW SHUTTER1
/
89ÙD.ZOOM
2/2REC
STANDARDPICT.ADJ.
OFFCOL.EFFECTOFF
AF MODE
SELECT
AUTOSENSITIVITY
PICT.SIZEQUALITY
ASPECT RATIO
EXITMENUSELECT
REC1/2AUTOW.BALANCE
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Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode 
menu and select the item to set. (P59)
This function allows you to reproduce a 
white color close to real life in pictures 
recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting 
etc. in which the white color may appear 
reddish or bluish. Select a setting that 
matches the recording conditions.
 If you select a setting other than [AUTO], 
you can finely adjust the white balance.
∫Auto white balance
The available white balance range is shown 
in the following illustration. When you take 
a picture beyond the available white 
balance range, the picture may appear 
reddish or bluish. Also, auto white balance 
may not operate properly if the subject is 
surrounded by many light sources. In these 
cases, set the white balance to a mode 
other than [AUTO].
1 Auto white balance will work in the 
following range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 TV screen5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
KlKelvin Color Temperature
∫Setting the white balance manually 
(White set )
Use this to set the white balance manually.
1Select [ ] (White set) and then 
press [MENU/SET].
2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper 
etc. so that the frame in the center is 
filled by the white object only and then 
press [MENU/SET].
3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the 
menu.
 You can also press the shutter button 
halfway to finish.
∫Finely adjusting the white balance 
(white balance fine adjustment )
You can adjust the white balance finely 
when you cannot acquire the desired hue 
by setting the white balance.
 Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/
[].
[W.BALANCE]
Adjusting the hue for a more 
natural picture
AU TOfor auto setting (auto 
white balance)
 (Daylight)for recording outdoors 
on a bright day
 (Cloudy)for recording outdoors 
on a cloudy day
 (Halogen)for recording under 
halogen lighting
 (White set)for using the preset 
white balance
 (White set)for setting the white 
balance again
MENUSET
1)
2)3)4)5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
WHITE SET
SET CANCELMENU
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