Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ls85 Operating Instructions

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Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
Playing back pictures using the AV cable (optional)
Preparations:
Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P23)
Turn this unit and the TV off.
• 
Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
B1
2
A A
AV OUT
/DIGITAL
1
  Yellow: to the video input socket
2   White: to the audio input socket
A   Align the marks, and insert.
B   AV cable (optional)
•  Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight  out. (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.)
1  Connect the AV cable  B (optional) to the video input and the audio 
input sockets on the TV.
2  Connect the AV cable to the [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket on the camera.
3  Turn the TV on and select external input.
4  Turn the camera on and playback the picture.
 Note
•  Depending on the [PICTURE SIZE], black bands may be displayed on the top and 
bottom or the left and right of the pictures.
•  Read the operating instructions for the TV.
•  When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.
•  You can play back pictures on a TV even when the recording/playback switch is at [ 1
].
Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot
Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD 
Memory Card slot.
 Note
•  Depending on the TV model, some pictures may not take up the whole screen.
•  You cannot play motion pictures. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to 
the TV with the AV cable (optional).
•  You cannot play back pictures on SDHC cards if the TV does not support these cards.
•  You may be unable to play MultiMedia Cards.
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Screen Display
In recording
Recording in Normal Picture Mode [ 1
] (Initial setting)
6
8 M
F2.8 1/30ISO100
2435
1314 9
1067
15
1211181  Recording mode (P18)
2  Flash mode (P36)
3  Macro shooting (P39)
4  AF area (P25, 29)
5  Focus indication (P25, 29)
6  Picture size (P54)
7 Quality (P54)
8  Battery indication (P12)
9  Remaining number of recordable pictures 
(P97)
10  1: Built-in memory (P15)
3 : Card (P15) (appears during accessing 
only)
11 Recording indication
12  ISO sensitivity (P29, 55)
13  Shutter speed indication (P29)
14  Aperture value indication (P29)
15  Optical image stabilizer (P59) Jitter alert indication (P30) :  0
In recording (after settings)
5s 
R1m32S 
ISO 100 WA R M  QVGA 
AF 
16 17 
27  20 
22 
23 
26 
25 
18 19 
28  29  30  31  24  21 16  White balance (P55)
17  ISO sensitivity (P29, 55)
18  Color mode (P59)
19  Picture mode (P49)
20  Available recording time in Motion Picture 
Mode
e.g. : 
21 Self-timer (P40)
22  Travel date (P51)
23  Elapsed recording time (P49)
24  Name (P45, 46)This is displayed for about 5 seconds when 
this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene Mode.
25  Exposure compensation (P41)
26  Age (P45, 46) •  It is displayed about 5 seconds when switching to [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene Mode.
27  Current date and time/Destination settings :  w (P53)
•  It is displayed for about 5 seconds when turning the camera on, setting the clock  and after switching from the [Playback] mode to the [Recording] mode.
Zoom (P30)/Extended Optical Zoom (P30)/Digital Zoom (P30): 
WT1XW
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28  LCD mode (P22)
29  Number of days that have passed since the depature date (P51)
30 Burst (P58)v: Audio recording (P49)
31  AF assist lamp (P60) :  W
In playback
100-0001 
10:00 MAY.1. 2009 100 ISO AWB 
1/30  15s 
F2.8 1/100 
8 M 
1ST DAY 

1 2  4 
13  8 
9 
11 
10 
12 
3 5 6 7 
16 
14 
15 
17
18 
1  Playback mode (P18)
2  Protected picture (P73)
3  Favorites indicator (P70) : 
z
4  Text stamp complete indicator (P67)
5  Picture size (P54)
Picture mode (P49)
6 Quality (P54)
7  Battery indication (P12)
8  Folder/File number (P76)
1: Built-in memory (P15)
Elapsed playback time (P64) : 
9  Picture number/Total pictures 
10  Motion picture recording time (P64) :  
11  Compensating the Exposure (P41)
12  Favorites setting (P70)
13  Recorded date and time Destination settings (P53)
Name (P45, 46)
Title (P66)
14 Recording information Age display (P45, 46)
15  Number of days that have passed since the departure date (P51)
16  LCD mode (P22)
17  Number of prints (P71)
18  Motion picture playback (P64)
1: Cable disconnection warning icon (P77)
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 Cautions for Use
Optimal use of the camera
Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
•  Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the  shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
•  Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your camera. While  being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
•  Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.
•  We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag/case from your local dealer  to protect your camera.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•  If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may  be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•  Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely  affecting the pictures and sound.
•  Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic  fi elds 
created by speakers or large motors.
•  Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the  camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
•  If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning  properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-
AC6PP: optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the 
camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•  If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and  sound may be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the 
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the camera.
•  If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be damaged and  the surface fi  nish may peel off.
•  Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of  time.
Maintenance
Uninstall the battery or DC coupler (optional: P103) and wipe them with a soft, dry 
cloth.
•  When the camera becomes dirty, clean it with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Then wipe the  camera with a dry cloth.
•  Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol or kitchen detergent. This can  cause damage to the body of the camera and the surface may peel off.
•  When using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions beforehand.
•  When the LCD display becomes dirty, blow away dust and dirt with a commercially  available blower brush. When the dirt is heavy, wipe it with a soft cloth such as an 
eyeglass cloth.
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About the LCD monitor
•  Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction.
• 
Do not press the LCD monitor with a sharp and hard tip such as the one of a ballpoint pen.•  Do not scrub or press the LCD monitor with excessive force.
•  If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly  darker than usual at fi  rst. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the 
internal temperature of the camera increases.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor 
screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on 
the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The 
spots will not be recorded in pictures in the built-in memory or a card.
About the Lens
•  Do not press the lens 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 placing the camera outside or near a 
window.
Batteries
Be sure to remove the batteries when you will not be using the camera for a long 
period of time.
•  If the temperature is too high or low, the terminals may rust causing a malfunction.
If you drop the batteries accidentally, check to see if the body of the batteries and 
the terminals are damaged.
•  Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.
•  Be aware that the operating time of the batteries becomes shorter in low temperature  conditions such as at a ski resort.
•  Battery performance may vary greatly depending on the brand used and the storage life  and conditions of the batteries.
•  Battery performance temporarily deteriorates in low temperature conditions [10 °C (50 °F)  or less]. However, it recovers when the temperature returns to normal.
•  Depending on the temperature and the conditions of use, the camera may not operate  properly and the batteries may become exhausted without warning because the battery 
indication is not displayed correctly. This is not a malfunction.
•  Exhausted batteries may recover some performance if left for a period of time. However,  they cannot be used for a long time. Be sure to replace them with new batteries.
Dispose of unusable batteries.
•  Batteries have a limited life.
•  Do not throw batteries into fi  re because they may cause an explosion.
•  Unusable batteries should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC hotline on 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins, etc.).
•  This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you  touch the batteries.
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Never leave the camera and the batteries in a car or on a car dashboard in the summer.•  It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, a generation of heat, and may cause a fi re and batteries to burst due to the high temperature.
Proper care and handling of batteries
Mishandling batteries may cause leakage, heat generation, fi  re or explosion. Observe the following.•  Do not splash batteries with water/sea water or wet battery terminals.
•  Do not peel off or scratch the covering on batteries.
•  Do not drop, throw or subject batteries to other strong impacts.
•  Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, deformation, discoloration etc.
•  Do not store batteries in high humidity areas or high temperatures.
•  Keep batteries away from children.
•  Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time.
•  Battery performance deteriorates and recording/playback time decreases when the 
ambient temperature is low [10 °C (50 °F) or less]. This is particularly true when using 
alkaline batteries so warm them in your pocket etc. before using them. Make sure that 
no metal objects such as a lighter are placed together with the batteries when warming 
them in your pocket.
•  If there is grease or dirt on the battery poles, the recording/playback time may become  extremely short. Before inserting the batteries, clean the battery terminals with a soft, 
dry cloth.
If battery leakage occurs, remove the batteries and thoroughly wipe the leakage in the 
battery compartment. Insert new batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries.
If battery electrolyte spills on your hands or clothes, thoroughly wash them with water. 
Battery electrolyte can cause loss of sight if it comes into contact with your eyes. Do not 
rub your eyes. Wash them immediately with clean water and consult a doctor.
Ni-MH batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride)
You can use Ni-MH batteries after charging them with a nickel metal hydride battery 
charger. However, improper handling of the batteries may cause leakage, heat generation, 
fi  re or explosion. Observe the following.
•  If there is dirt on the battery poles, you may not be able to charge normally. Clean the  battery poles and the battery recharger terminals with a soft, dry cloth.
•  When charging batteries for the fi  rst time, or after having not used them for a long 
period of time, they may not charge fully. This is a feature of Ni-MH batteries and is 
not a malfunction. Battery performance will become normal after a few charges and 
discharges.
•  We recommend charging the batteries after they are fully discharged. If you charge the  batteries before they are fully discharged, it can reduce battery performance. This is 
called “memory effect”.
•  If “memory effect” occurs, continue using the batteries until the camera stops working  and then charge them fully. Battery performance will be restored after a few charges and 
discharges.
•  Over time Ni-MH batteries naturally discharge and their capacity lowers even when they  are not used. 
•  Once the batteries have reached full charge, do not continue to charge them.
•  Do not peel off or scratch the covering on Ni-MH batteries.
•  Read the operating instructions for the battery charger. „
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Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. Battery capacity gradually decreases over time. If the 
length of time you can use the camera is extremely short even after fully charging the 
batteries, they may have exceeded their life span. Purchase new batteries.
•  Battery life differs depending on the conditions of storage and usage and the environment.
When not using the batteries for a long period of time
•  If the batteries are left in the camera they will discharge. This is because a small  electrical current continues to fl  ow even when the camera is turned off. If the batteries 
continue to be left in the camera, they will discharge excessively and may become 
unusable even if charged.
•  When storing the batteries for a long period of time, we recommend charging them once  a year. Remove the batteries from the camera and store them again after they have 
completely discharged.
Card
Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not bend or drop the card.
•  The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or erased.
•  Store the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when you store or carry  the card.
•  Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter the terminals on the back of the card and do not  touch the terminals with your fi  ngers.
When disposing of/transferring memory cards
If using the ‘format’ or ‘delete’ functions on your camera or computer, this only 
changes the fi  le management information, and does not completely delete the data 
from within the memory card.
When disposing of or transferring your memory cards, we recommend physically 
destroying the memory card itself, or using commercially available computer data 
erasing software to completely delete the data from the card.
Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.
About private information
When the name and birthday are set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] mode, the private information is 
included in the picture taken.
Disclaimer
•  Information containing private information may be changed or lost due to operation  mistake, static electricity, accident, malfunction, or repair.
Panasonic assumes no liability for direct/indirect damage resulted from change or loss 
of information including private information.
For service or transfer/disposal
•  Reset the settings to protect private information. (P23)
•  When images exist in the built-in memory, copy them onto the memory card (P74) and  then format the built-in memory (P24).
•  Remove the memory card from this camera.
•  The built-in memory settings may be restored to the factory settings after repaired.
•  If the above operations are not possible due to malfunction condition, consult the place  of purchase.
For transfer/disposal of memory cards, refer to “When disposing of/transferring 
memory cards” (above).
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When not using the camera for a long period of time
•  Store the batteries in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. [Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), 
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
•  Always remove the batteries and the card from the camera.
•  If the batteries are left inserted in the camera they will discharge as a weak electric  current passes through them even if the camera is turned off. [Read P86 for information 
about Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries.]
•  We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a  closet or a cabinet.
About the picture data
• 
Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate 
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data.
About tripods
•  When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.
•  You may not be able to remove the battery when using a tripod.
•  Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching  the camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when 
turning it. Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if 
the camera is attached too tightly to the tripod.
•  Read the operating instructions for the tripod carefully.
•  Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler (optional: P103) is connected.
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Message Display
Confi rmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED]
   The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are 
moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P15)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
   Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
   Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P73)
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]
•  Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.    If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a 
PC etc. (P24)
[NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]
•  The number of pictures, which can be set at one time when [MULTI] has been selected  for [DELETE MULTI] (P34), [FAVORITE] (P70), [TITLE EDIT] (P66), [TEXT STAMP] (P67) 
or [RESIZE] (P68) has been exceeded.
   Reduce the number of pictures set, and then repeat the operation.
•  More than 999 favorites have been set.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]
•  [TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [PRINT SET] cannot be set for pictures not based on  the DCF standard.
[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.
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED]
•  The following pictures cannot be copied. – When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination. (When copying pictures from the card to the built-in memory)
– Files not based on the DCF standard.
•  Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied.
[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]
•  This message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory on a PC.    Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P24) The data on the built-in 
memory will be deleted.
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[MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?]
•  This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera.    Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P24)
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR]
•  This message appears when the camera is not operating properly.    Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your 
nearest Service Center.
[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]
   Use a card compatible with this camera. (P15)
•  You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4GB or more capacity.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
•  Failed access to the card.    Insert the card again.
   Insert a different card.
[READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]/
[WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
•  It has failed to read or write data.    Turn the camera off and remove the card. Insert the card again, turn the power on, 
and try to read or write the data again.
•  The card may be broken.
   Insert a different card.
[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE 
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]
•  When you set the picture quality to [WVGA] or [VGA], we recommend using a high- speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
•  If the operation stops even if you use the card with memory size of 10MB/s or greater,  this means the data-writing speed become lowered. We recommend backing up the data 
and formatting the card. (P24)
•  Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, motion picture  recording may stop in the middle.
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]
•  A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be  used. (P76)
   Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P24)
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]
•  The AV cable is connected to the camera.    Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once.
   Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu to change the TV aspect. (P23)
•  This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera  only. In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a 
printer. (P75, 77)
[PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER]
•  The printer cannot print.    Check the printer.
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