Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ls80 Operating Instructions

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Press [] to display menu, enter the setup menu [  ] and select the item. ( P20 )The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting.
 
 
Select the type of batteries you 
have inserted.
  BATTERY TYPE
Select the type of battery being used from 
the following 2 types.
q  ALKALINE (LR6)/Ni-MH
  OXYRIDE (ZR6)
If the type of battery being used and 
the type of battery selected are not the 
same, the battery indication will not be 
displayed correctly.
3Set the date and time.
CLOCK...

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Restrict battery consumption
 
ECONOMY
 POWER SAVE
If you perform no operations, the camera 
turns off automatically after the interval 
you set.
 OFF
 1 MIN.
 2 MIN.
q 5 MIN.
 10 MIN.
Press the shutter button halfway or 
restart the camera to cancel.
Power save is fi xed to [5 MIN.] in 
intelligent mode [
].
This function is not activated in the 
following cases.
When connected to the PC / printer
While recording / playing back motion 
pictures
While performing slide show
 AUTO...

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RESET
The settings on the recording or the [SETUP] 
menu are reset to the initial settings.
When you reset the settings on the 
recording in recording mode, lens is also 
placed back to initial position. Despite the 
lens operation noise will be occurred, this 
is not malfunction
When you reset the SETUP settings, 
following settings are also initialized.
Birthday and name settings in [BABY] 
and [PET] mode
The number of days that have passed 
since the departure date for...

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Do not turn the camera off during 
formatting.
It may take longer to format the built-in 
memory than the card. (Max. about 15 
sec.)
You cannot format an SD Memory Card 
or an SDHC Memory Card when the 
card’s Write-Protect switch set to [LOCK].
If the card has been formatted on a PC or 
other equipment, format it on the camera 
again.
If the built-in memory or the card cannot 
be formatted, consult your nearest 
Service Center.
For USA assistance, please call:...

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Display in normal picture mode []. 
(at the time of purchase)
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Recording mode
Flash mode ( P39 )The fl ash icon turns red when 
activating the fl ash and pressing the 
shutter button halfway.
   
AF area
The AF area displayed is bigger than 
usual when taking pictures in dark 
places.
   
Focus 
( P28 )Picture size ( P60 )Quality ( P60 )6 : Jitter alert indication ( P30 ) 
 
Battery indication
The battery indication turns red 
and blinks. (The   
 
status...

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Taking Pictures Easily (  Intelligent Mode)
The camera automatically sets the 
appropriate settings according to the 
subject and recording condition. This mode 
is recommended for beginners to take 
pictures easily.
Set the camera to intelligent 
mode 
[].
1 Set the recording/playback switch 
to rec mode and press [MODE].
2 Select [  INTELLIGENT] and 
press [MENU/SET].
Hold this unit gently with both 
hands, keep your arms still at 
your side and stand with your 
feet slightly...

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a moment. This function allows easy 
adjustment of focus and the recorded 
picture will not be affected.
Be careful not to move the camera when 
you press the shutter button.
Do not cover the photo fl ash or the AF 
assist lamp with your fi nger or other objects.
Do not touch the lens.
You cannot use the following functions.
Exposure compensation
Auto bracket
Digital zoom
Flash 
( P39 )You can select the setting of fl ash among 
AUTO [r], Auto/Red-eye reduction  
[s] or Forced OFF [v]....

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Taking Pictures in the Desired Setting 
( Normal Picture Mode)
This mode allows you to take pictures 
freely as more options are setup is 
available than Intelligent mode [
].
Set the camera to  normal picture 
mode [].
The [   NORMAL PICTURE] is set as 
initial setting when the camera is shipped.
1 Set the recording/playback switch 
to rec mode and press [MODE].
2 Select [   NORMAL PICTURE] 
and press [MENU/SET].
Hold the camera gently with both 
hands, keep your arms still at 
your...

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Photography basics – exposure, focus, and color
A little knowledge about exposure, focus and color will come in handy when you are 
having trouble with a shot.
Are images dark?
  Exposure 
problems
Refer to  P44 
In normal picture mode [], Auto Exposure (AE) normally 
sets the correct exposure for you, but images may be dark if 
there is backlight. 
Use exposure compensation in these situations for 
brighter images.
  Focus 
problems
Refer to  P30 ,  42 
In normal picture mode [],...

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When you want to take a picture of a 
subject outside the AF area ( AF/AE 
Lock)
When recording a picture of people with a 
composition like the following picture, you 
will not be able to focus the camera on the 
subject because the people are outside the 
AF area.
In this case,
Aim the AF area at the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway to 
fi x the focus and the exposure.
The focus indication lights when the 
subject is focused.
Press and hold the shutter button 
halfway while...