Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ls5 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Printing
 Making print settings on the camera
(Make settings before selecting [Print start])
Select itemSelect setting
ItemSettings
[Print with 
Date] [ON]/[OFF]
[Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)
[Paper Size]
 (printer takes priority)
[L/3.5”×5”]    (89×127 mm)
[2L/5”×7”]     (127×178 mm)
[POSTCARD]  (100×148 mm)
[16:9]          (101.6×180.6 mm)
[A4]             (210×297 mm) [A3]             (297×420 mm)
[10×15 cm]
    (100×150 mm)
[4”×6”]        (101.6×152.4 mm)
[8”×10”]       (203.2×254 mm)
[LETTER]     (216×279.4 mm)
[CARD SIZE]   (54×85.6 mm)
[Page Layout]
 (printer takes priority) /  (1 picture, no border) /  (1 picture, with border) /  (2 pictures) /  (4 pictures)
 
●Items only compatible with the printer may be displayed. 
●To arrange  “2 pictures” or  “4 pictures” in the same still pictures, set the 
number of prints for the still pictures to 2 or 4.
 
●To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to  and make 
settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.)
 
●When setting [Print with Date] to [ON], check the date printing settings\
 on the 
printer (printer settings may be prioritized). 
						

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List of LCD monitor displays
 
■In recording
1Recording Mode ( →16, 19, 29, 36)2Picture Size (→42)
Recording quality ( →43)
3Flash Mode (→32)
Optical Image Stabilizer ( →47)
Jitter alert (→29)
White Balance ( →44)
4Battery capacity (→12)5Burst Mode (→46)6Focus (→16)7AF area (→30)8Self-timer Mode (→34)
Focus range
Zoom (→18, 46)
9ISO Sensitivity (→43)
Aperture value/Shutter speed ( →29)
10Exposure Compensation (→35)11Current date/time12Age in years/months (→40)13Elapsed recording time ( →19)14Save destination (→12)
Recording state
15Number of recordable pictures ( →13)
Remaining recording time ( →19)
RXXhXXmXXs ∗
12 3 4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12 13 14 15
11
Press 
 to change display (
→31).
∗    [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second.”\
 •
Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. 
						

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List of LCD monitor displays
 
■In playback
∗
   [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second.”\
 •
Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.
1Playback Mode ( →48)2Protected picture (→53)3Picture Size (→42)4Battery capacity (→12)5Picture number/Total pictures ( →20)
Elapsed playback time ( →21)
6Recorded date and time
Age in years/months (→40)
ISO Sensitivity (→43)
Aperture value/Shutter speed ( →29)
7Recording Mode (→16, 19, 29, 36)
Flash Mode (→32)
White Balance ( →44)
Exposure Compensation ( →35)
8Motion picture recording time ( →21)
XXhXXmXXs ∗
9Folder/File number (
→20, 56)
Save destination ( →12)
10Motion pictures (→21)
Cable disconnection warning icon 
(→58)
1
10 24
5
6 7 9
8 3 
						

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Message displays
Meanings and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monit\
or.
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]     [This picture cannot be deleted]
 
●Non-DCF pictures ( →20) cannot be deleted.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on\
 the 
camera. (→28)
[No additional selections can be made]
 
●The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has exceeded. 
●The number of pictures allowing [Resize] (multiple settings) at once h\
as exceeded.
[Please turn camera off and then on again]     [System Error]
 
●The lens is not working correctly. 
  →   Turn on power again.
(Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still rem\
ains)
[Some pictures cannot be copied]     [Copy could not be completed]
 
●Pictures cannot be copied in the following cases:
  →  Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from\
 card.
  →  File is not of DCF standard.
  →  Picture taken or edited on a different device.
[Not enough space on built-in memory]     [Not enough memory on the card\
]
 
●There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. When you copy\
 pictures from 
the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied \
until the capacity of 
the card becomes full.
[Built-In Memory Error]     [Format built-in memory?]
 
●Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.
  → Reformat directly using camera. Data will be deleted.
[Memory card error. This card cannot be used in this camera. Format this card?]
 
●The card format cannot be used with this camera.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on\
 the 
camera. (→28)
[Insert SD card again]     [Try another card]
 
●Access to card has failed.
  → Insert card again.
 
●Try with a different card. 
						

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Message displays
[Memory Card Error]     [Memory card parameter error]
 
●Card is not of SD standard.  
●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Mem\
ory 
Cards are supported. 
[Read Error]/[Write Error]     [Please check the card]
 
●Data read has failed.
  → Check whether card has been inserted correctly ( →10).
 
●Data write has failed.
  → Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.\
 
●Card may possibly be damaged. 
●Try with a different card.
[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing spe\
ed of the 
card]
 
●When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class ∗
 of “Class 6” 
or higher. 
  ∗
  SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. 
 
●If recording stops even when using a card with speed of “Class 6” \
or faster, the data 
writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and 
reformatting it. (→28)
 
●Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain ca\
rds.
[A folder cannot be created]
 
●Folder numbers in use have reached 999.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on\
 the 
camera. (→28) 
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
Try checking these items (→66 - 71) first.
If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may reso\
lve the issue.
(Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are \
returned to their 
values from the time of purchase.)
Battery, power
The camera turns off immediately even with full battery power.
The remaining battery power is low even if new batteries are inserted.
 
●The batteries are expended. 
●Depending on the battery brand and the operating temperature, the remain\
ing battery 
power may not be displayed accurately.
Camera does not work even if power is turned on.
 
●Batteries are not inserted correctly ( →10), or need recharging.
The power cuts off during use.
 
●The batteries are expended. 
●Camera is set to [Auto Power Off]. ( →26)
  → Turn on the power again.
Recording
Cannot record pictures.
 
●Built-in memory/card is full.  → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures ( →23).
Recorded pictures look white.
 
●Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
  → Clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
 
●Lens is foggy (→4).
Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.
 
●Adjust the exposure ( →35).
2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.
 
●Camera is set to use [Burst] (→46).
Focus not aligned correctly.
 
●Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varie\
s according to 
Recording Mode.)
 
●Subject outside of focus range. 
●Caused by jitter or subject movement ( →47).
Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective.
 
●Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer i\
s less effective.
  → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.
  → Set [Digital Zoom] to [OFF] and [Sensitivity] to [AUTO]. ( →43, 46) 
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
Recording (Continued)
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.
 
●ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.
   (Default [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.)
  → Lower [Sensitivity] (→43).
  → Take pictures in brighter locations.
 
●Camera is set to [High Sens.].
  (Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity.)
Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.
 
●When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc., increasin\
g the shutter 
speed may introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the 
characteristics of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
Red banding may appear on the LCD monitor or part or the entire 
screen may have a reddish tint, when recording or pressing the 
shutter button halfway.
 
●This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains 
brighter areas. Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this 
is not a fault. This will be recorded in motion pictures, but not in still 
pictures.
 
●We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources 
such as sunlight when taking pictures.
Motion picture recording stops midway.
 
●With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and \
recording may 
end midway.
 
●When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class ∗
 of “Class 6” 
or higher. 
  ∗
  SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. 
 
●If recording stops even when using a card with speed of “Class 6” \
or faster, the data 
writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and 
reformatting it. (→28)
The beep volume is low.
 
●The speaker is blocked. 
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
LCD monitor 
Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on.
 
●After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded.
Brightness is unstable.
 
●Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.
  (Does not affect recorded picture.)
Monitor flickers indoors.
 
●If the LCD monitor flickers when you record pictures under lighting such\
 as fluorescent 
or LED lighting fixture, use [Light Freq.] in the [Setup] menu to set th\
e utility frequency 
of the area where you are using. ( →26)
Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distort\
ed when 
touched.
 
●This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so\
 there is no need to 
worry.
Date/age is not displayed.
 
●The current date and [Age] are displayed for about 5 seconds in instance\
s such as 
when the camera is turned on, when you switch from Playback Mode to Reco\
rding 
Mode, when you switch to [Baby] Scene Mode.
Flash
No flash emitted.
 
●Flash set to [Forced Flash Off]  (→32). 
●Flash is disabled when using [Burst] or when using the following Scene M\
odes.
[Scenery], [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Sunset], [Fireworks] 
Playback
Cannot view pictures.
 
●Press the Playback button.  
●No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures are played from card i\
f inserted, from 
built-in memory if card is not inserted).
 
●Camera set to [Category Selection].
  → Set Playback Mode to [Normal Play] (→48).
Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black.
 
●Picture edited on computer or taken with a different device. 
●Batteries removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with\
 low battery.
  → Use [Format] to delete (→28). 
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
Playback (Continued)
The Playback volume and beep volume are low.
 
●The speaker is blocked.
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
 
●If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white r\
ound 
spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting particles\
 of 
dust in the air. This is not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number 
of round spots and their position differ in every picture.
[Thumbnail is displayed] is shown on the screen.
 
●The still pictures may have been recorded with another device. If so, th\
ey may be 
displayed with poor picture quality. 
Blackened red areas in recorded pictures.
 
●When digital red-eye correction (, , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that 
has skin-colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correc\
tion function may 
blacken the red areas.
  →  We recommend setting the Flash Mode to 
,  or , or [Red-Eye Removal] to 
[OFF] before recording.
The sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up.
 
●This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recor\
ding. At such 
times, the sound may break up. This is not a malfunction.
Motion pictures recorded on this camera cannot be played on other device\
s. 
 
●Motion pictures (Motion JPEG) recorded with this camera may not be pla\
yed on 
digital cameras of other manufacturers. Additionally, motion pictures recorded with this 
camera cannot be played on Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras sold before J\
uly 2008. 
(However, motion pictures recorded with LUMIX digital cameras sold before this d\
ate 
can be played on this camera.)  
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
Computer, printer
Cannot send pictures to computer.
 
●Not connected correctly ( →55). 
●Check whether computer has recognized camera. 
●Select [PC] when connecting the camera to your computer. ( →55)
Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory).
 
●Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place.
The card is not recognized by the computer. 
(You are using an SDXC Memory Card.)
 
●Make sure your computer supports SDXC memory cards. 
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html 
 
●When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to fo\
rmat the card, 
but do not format it. 
 
●If [Access] remains displayed on the LCD monitor, turn off the camera and then 
disconnect the USB cable. 
Cannot print when connecting to printer.
 
●Printer is not compatible with PictBridge. 
●Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge (PTP)]. ( →58)
Cannot print the date. 
 
●Make date printing settings before printing.
  → With supplied software: Select “with dates” within print settings\
.
Edges cut off pictures when printing.
 
●Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before pri\
nting. 
(Consult printer operating manual.)
 
●The pictures were recorded in  aspect ratio. 
  → If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.