Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ls85 Operating Instructions
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About the [SETUP] Menu
Perform these settings if you need to.
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
• In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20.
n [CLOCK SET]
Set the date and time.
• Refer to P16 for details.
r [WORLD TIME] Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
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About the [SETUP] Menu
Perform these settings if you need to.
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
• In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20.
n [CLOCK SET]
Set the date and time.
• Refer to P16 for details.
r [WORLD TIME] Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
w...")
Preparation 21VQT1X05 About the [SETUP] Menu Perform these settings if you need to. [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20. n [CLOCK SET] Set the date and time. • Refer to P16 for details. r [WORLD TIME] Set the time in your home area and travel destination. w...
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- [LCD MODE] Makes the LCD monitor easier to see.
[OFF]: Suitable for normal use.
x
[AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending
on how bright it is around the camera.
c
[POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to
see even when taking pictures outdoors.
y
[HIGH ANGLE]:
The LCD monitor is easier to see when
taking picture with the camera held high
above your head.
• High Angle Mode is canceled if you turn the camera off. (Same...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64833/w300_dmc-ls85_en_om_d-21.png "Page 22
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- [LCD MODE] Makes the LCD monitor easier to see.
[OFF]: Suitable for normal use.
x
[AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending
on how bright it is around the camera.
c
[POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to
see even when taking pictures outdoors.
y
[HIGH ANGLE]:
The LCD monitor is easier to see when
taking picture with the camera held high
above your head.
• High Angle Mode is canceled if you turn the camera off. (Same...")
Preparation 22VQT1X05 - [LCD MODE] Makes the LCD monitor easier to see. [OFF]: Suitable for normal use. x [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. c [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. y [HIGH ANGLE]: The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking picture with the camera held high above your head. • High Angle Mode is canceled if you turn the camera off. (Same...
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• [POWER SAVE] does not work in the following cases.– When using the AC adaptor/When connecting to a PC or a printer/When recording or playing back motion pictures/During slide show/[AUTO DEMO]
• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work in the following cases. – When using the AC adaptor/When connecting to a PC or a printer/While the self-timer is set/While recording motion pictures/While the menu screen is displayed/[AUTO
DEMO]
s [AUTO REVIEW] Set the length of time that the picture is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64833/w300_dmc-ls85_en_om_d-22.png "Page 23
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• [POWER SAVE] does not work in the following cases.– When using the AC adaptor/When connecting to a PC or a printer/When recording or playing back motion pictures/During slide show/[AUTO DEMO]
• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work in the following cases. – When using the AC adaptor/When connecting to a PC or a printer/While the self-timer is set/While recording motion pictures/While the menu screen is displayed/[AUTO
DEMO]
s [AUTO REVIEW] Set the length of time that the picture is...")
Preparation 23VQT1X05 • [POWER SAVE] does not work in the following cases.– When using the AC adaptor/When connecting to a PC or a printer/When recording or playing back motion pictures/During slide show/[AUTO DEMO] • [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work in the following cases. – When using the AC adaptor/When connecting to a PC or a printer/While the self-timer is set/While recording motion pictures/While the menu screen is displayed/[AUTO DEMO] s [AUTO REVIEW] Set the length of time that the picture is...
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v [FORMAT] Initializes the built-in memory or card. Formatting
irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data
carefully before formatting.
• Use batteries with suffi
cient power or the AC adaptor (optional: P103) when formatting.
Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
• If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card.
• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64833/w300_dmc-ls85_en_om_d-23.png "Page 24
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v [FORMAT] Initializes the built-in memory or card. Formatting
irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data
carefully before formatting.
• Use batteries with suffi
cient power or the AC adaptor (optional: P103) when formatting.
Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
• If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card.
• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera...")
Preparation 24VQT1X05 v [FORMAT] Initializes the built-in memory or card. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use batteries with suffi cient power or the AC adaptor (optional: P103) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card. • If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera...
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Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording mode: 4
The camera automatically sets the appropriate settings according to the subject and
recording condition. This mode is recommended for beginners to take pictures easily.
MODE
• The following functions are activated automatically.
– Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/Face detection/Backlight
Compensation
• The status indicator A lights when
you turn this unit on B. (It turns off
after about 1...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64833/w300_dmc-ls85_en_om_d-24.png "Page 25
Basic
25VQT1X05
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording mode: 4
The camera automatically sets the appropriate settings according to the subject and
recording condition. This mode is recommended for beginners to take pictures easily.
MODE
• The following functions are activated automatically.
– Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/Face detection/Backlight
Compensation
• The status indicator A lights when
you turn this unit on B. (It turns off
after about 1...")
Basic 25VQT1X05 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording mode: 4 The camera automatically sets the appropriate settings according to the subject and recording condition. This mode is recommended for beginners to take pictures easily. MODE • The following functions are activated automatically. – Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/Face detection/Backlight Compensation • The status indicator A lights when you turn this unit on B. (It turns off after about 1...
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When taking pictures using the fl ash (P36)
When taking pictures using the zoom (P30)
Note
• 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.
Scene detection
When the camera identifi es the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
4
3 [i-PORTRAIT]
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When taking pictures using the fl ash (P36)
When taking pictures using the zoom (P30)
Note
• 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.
Scene detection
When the camera identifi es the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
4
3 [i-PORTRAIT]
4...")
Basic 26VQT1X05 When taking pictures using the fl ash (P36) When taking pictures using the zoom (P30) Note • 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. Scene detection When the camera identifi es the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. 4 3 [i-PORTRAIT] 4...
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About the fl ash
• When [q
] is selected, [ w
], [e
] or [r
] is set depending on the type of subject
and brightness.
• When [ e
] or [r
] is set, the fl ash is activated twice.
Settings in Intelligent auto mode
Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] menu
– [PICTURE SIZE]](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64833/w300_dmc-ls85_en_om_d-26.png "Page 27
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About the fl ash
• When [q
] is selected, [ w
], [e
] or [r
] is set depending on the type of subject
and brightness.
• When [ e
] or [r
] is set, the fl ash is activated twice.
Settings in Intelligent auto mode
Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] menu
– [PICTURE SIZE]")
Basic 27VQT1X05 About the fl ash • When [q ] is selected, [ w ], [e ] or [r ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ e ] or [r ] is set, the fl ash is activated twice. Settings in Intelligent auto mode Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] menu – [PICTURE SIZE]
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Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings
(Normal Picture Mode)
Recording mode: 1
This mode allows you to take pictures freely as more options are available than Intelligent
Auto Mode [ 4
] (P25).
MODE
1 Slide the recording/playback switch to [1]
and press [MODE].
A Recording/playback switch
2 Press
e/
r to select [NORMAL PICTURE] and press [MENU/SET].• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Menu”(P54).
3 Aim the AF area to the point you want to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64833/w300_dmc-ls85_en_om_d-27.png "Page 28
Basic
28VQT1X05
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings
(Normal Picture Mode)
Recording mode: 1
This mode allows you to take pictures freely as more options are available than Intelligent
Auto Mode [ 4
] (P25).
MODE
1 Slide the recording/playback switch to [1]
and press [MODE].
A Recording/playback switch
2 Press
e/
r to select [NORMAL PICTURE] and press [MENU/SET].• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Menu”(P54).
3 Aim the AF area to the point you want to...")
Basic 28VQT1X05 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode) Recording mode: 1 This mode allows you to take pictures freely as more options are available than Intelligent Auto Mode [ 4 ] (P25). MODE 1 Slide the recording/playback switch to [1] and press [MODE]. A Recording/playback switch 2 Press e/ r to select [NORMAL PICTURE] and press [MENU/SET].• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Menu”(P54). 3 Aim the AF area to the point you want to...
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Basic 29VQT1X05 To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P41) To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P55) Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. FocusWhen the subject is focused When the subject is not focused Focus indication On Blinks AF area White Green White Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times C Focus indication D AF area (normal) E AF area (when using the...
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Subjects and recording conditions which are diffi cult to focus
• Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast
• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects
• When it is dark or when jitter occurs
• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant a\
nd near subjects (when the recordable range display has appeared in red).
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ 0
] appears, use...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64833/w300_dmc-ls85_en_om_d-29.png "Page 30
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Subjects and recording conditions which are diffi cult to focus
• Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast
• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects
• When it is dark or when jitter occurs
• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant a\
nd near subjects (when the recordable range display has appeared in red).
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ 0
] appears, use...")
Basic 30VQT1X05 Subjects and recording conditions which are diffi cult to focus • Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast • When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects • When it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant a\ nd near subjects (when the recordable range display has appeared in red). Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ 0 ] appears, use...