Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ls85 Operating Instructions

 Before connecting, operating or 
adjusting this product, please read the  instructions completely.
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LS85DMC-LS86
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: 
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For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
send e-mail to: [email protected]
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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 Safety...

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THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL 
BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Product Identifi cation Marking is located on the bottom of unit.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
– 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.
About the batteries
•  Do not heat or expose to fl  ame.
•  Do not leave the batteries in an automobile exposed...

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Care of the camera
•  Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc.
  This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or  the LCD monitor may be damaged.
•  We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket when you  sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc. 
  Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result. 
•  Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this...

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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety ........................ 2
Quick Guide .............................................. 8
Standard Accessories............................... 9
Names of the Components ..................... 10
Preparation
About the Batteries (Number of recordable pictures) .........................12
Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card 
(Optional)
 .......................................14
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ....... 15
Setting Date/Time...

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& [BURST] .................................... 58
  [DIGITAL ZOOM] ....................... 58
(  [COLOR MODE] ........................ 59
)  [STABILIZER] ........................... 59
W  [AF ASSIST LAMP] ................. 60
n  [CLOCK SET] ............................. 60
Advanced-Viewing
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) .................................61
Selecting Pictures and Playing  Them Back .......................................... 63
z  [FAVORITE PLAY]...

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This is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this camera. For each 
operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages.
1  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 P15 when you use 
a card.
2  Turn the camera on to take pictures.•  Set the clock. (P16)
1   Set the recording/playback switch to [ 1
].
2   Press the shutter button to take pictures. 
(P25)
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Before using your camera, check the contents.1 
3  2 K1HA08AD0001
4 VFC4297
1 Batteries •  AA Alkaline batteries (LR6)
2  USB Connection Cable
3 CD-ROM • Software:
  Use it to install the software to your PC.
4 Hand Strap
•  SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard  are indicated as card in the text.
•  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...

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AV OUT 
/DIGITAL 
10 9
8 7 
4 
6 5 
3 
2 1 
22 


11 
19 20  21 
17 
16  12 
18 13 
14 
15 
1 [4
] button (P25)
2  Zoom lever (P30)
3  Shutter button (P25)
4 Microphone (P49)
5 Flash (P36)
6  Self-timer indicator (P40)
  AF assist lamp (P60)
7 Lens part
8 Lens barrel
9  [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P75,  77, 81)
10 Speaker (P21, 64)
11 LCD monitor (P35, 93)
12 Recording/playback switch  (P17)
13 [MENU/SET] button (P17)
14 Camera ON/OFF  switch (P16)
Names of the Components...