Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ls80 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LS80
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Before connecting, operating or 
adjusting this product, please read the 
instructions completely....

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Before Use
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on the 
market today. Used properly, we’re sure 
it will bring you and your family years of 
enjoyment. Please take time to fi ll in the 
information in the box below.
The serial number is on the tag located 
on the underside of your Camera. Be sure 
to retain this manual as your convenient 
Camera information source.
Model No.
Serial No.
Information for Your...

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Before Use
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN 
THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 
are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference 
in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if 
not installed and used in accordance 
with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to...

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Before Use
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other 
Countries outside the European 
Union
This symbol is only valid 
in the European Union.
If you wish to discard 
this product, please 
contact your local 
authorities or dealer 
and ask for the correct 
method of disposal.
Care for the camera
Do not strongly shake or bump 
the camera. The camera may not be 
operated normally, recording of pictures 
may be disabled or the lens and the LCD 
monitor may be damaged.
Sand or dust...

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Before Use
About the Lens
Do not press the lens or the lens barrel 
with excessive force.
Do not leave the camera with the lens 
facing the sun as rays of light from the 
sun may cause it to malfunction. Also, 
be careful when you leave the camera 
outside or near a window.
About Condensation (When the lens 
is fogged up)
Condensation occurs when the ambient 
temperature or humidity changes 
as described below. Be careful of 
condensation since it causes lens stains, 
fungus and camera...

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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety ....................... 2
Preparation
Standard Accessories ............................... 8
Names of the Components ....................... 9
Quick Guide ............................................ 10
About the Batteries ................................. 11
Inserting/Removing the Batteries/
Card (Optional) ................................... 15
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ....... 16
Setting Up the Clock 
(Turning the 
camera [ON] for the fi...

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Starry sky mode .............................. 51
Fireworks mode .............................. 52
Beach mode .................................... 52
Snow mode ..................................... 52
Aerial photo mode ........................... 52
Motion Picture Mode ............................... 53
Vacation Date Recording ........................ 55
Displaying the Time at the Travel 
Destination .......................................... 57
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 59...

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Preparation
Standard Accessories
Before using your camera, check the contents.
Batteries
AA Alkaline batteries (LR6)
AV Cable
K1HA08CD0027
USB Connection Cable
K1HA08CD0023
CD-ROM
■
■
■
■Strap
VFC4297
Card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures 
on the built-in memory when you are 
not using a card.
For information about optional 
accessories, please refer to “Digital 
Camera Accessory System”. 
( P113 )If any of the accessories are lost, 
customers in the USA should contact...

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Preparation
Names of the Components
AV OUT
DIGITAL
1
2
54
678 93
11 10
12
13
14 16
151817211920
22 23
Tripod receptacle
When you use a tripod, make sure 
the tripod is stable with the camera 
attached to it.
Battery door 
( P15 )
22
•
23[E. ZOOM] (Easy zoom) button 
( P32 )Zoom lever ( P31 )Shutter button ( P26 ,  53 )Microphone ( P53 )Flash ( P39 )Self-timer indicator ( P43 )AF assist lamp ( P66 )Lens part
Lens barrel
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
( P87 ,  90 ,  94 )LCD monitor ( P37 ,  95...

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Preparation
Quick Guide
This is the overview of the procedure 
to record pictures with this camera. For 
each operation, be sure to refer to the 
corresponding pages.
Insert the batteries.
When you do not use the card 
(optional), you can record or play back 
pictures on the built-in memory. Refer 
to 
 P16  when you use a card.
Turn the camera on to take 
pictures.
Set the clock. ( P17 )Select the type of battery in use in 
[BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] 
menu. 
( P21 )
2
1
1Set the...