Operating Instructions Digital Camera Mode,.o. DMC-LS75 Theillustration shows DMC-LS75. DMC-LS70 DMC-LS60 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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Before Information Countries Union on Disposal outside • Do not press the LCD monitor in other method of disposal. the strongly camera. operated may shake normally, monitor or bump The camera be disabled may recording not be of pictures or the lens and the LCD may be damaged. • Sand or dust to maJfunction. or dust does may cause the camera Make sure that sand not get into the flash or the terminals when camera on a beach etc. • Make sure that water the camera when or on a beach.
Before [] 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 it may cause the camera 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 malfunction.
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Using the [REC] mode menu ................. [W.BALANCE] .................................. [SENSITIVITY] ................................. [ASPECT RATIO] ............................. [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] ................... [AF MODE] ...................................... [STABILIZER] ................................... [BURST] ........................................... [AF ASSIST LAMP] ......................... [COL.MODE] .................................... [CLOCK SET] .................................
Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. [] Batteries AA Oxyride batteries (ZR6) [] Video Cable K1HA08CD0015 [] USB Connection K1HA08CD0013 [] Strap VFC4090 • Card is optional. You can record or play back pictures Cable on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P16) • For information about optional accessories, please refer to "Digital Camera Accessory System".
Preparation Names 1 of the Components 23 4 5 1 [E. ZOOM] (Easy Zoom) Button (P31) 2 Zoom Lever (P30) 3 Shutter Button (P25, 53) 4 Mode Dial (P18) 5 Flash (P40) 6 Self-timer Indicator (P43) AF Assist Lamp (P66) 7 Lens part (PS) 8 Lens barrel 7 9 [DC IN] Socket (P84, 87) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 8 10 11 12 13 adaptor (DMW-AC6: optional). 10 [V.
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. 1 insert the batteries. 3 Play back the pictures. (P15) @ Set the mode dial to [(_]. @ Select the picture you want to view. (P34) • When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P16). Refer to P15 when you use a card. 2 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock.
Preparation About [] Usable the Batteries batteries the storage batteries. AA Oxyride batteries (supplied) _ • Battery performance AA Alkaline batteries (optional) AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydr de) batter es (opt ona) deteriorates conditions • One of the following messages appears when you insert batteries the first time, change the batteries temperature when they become exhausted etc.
Preparation [] Battery • Batteries leakage, inserted shapes that cannot be used with unusual shapes cause heat generation or explosion if in the camera. • Batteries with the covering partly or fully peeled off. Never use these batteries. (Refer to the illustration below.) • All or part of the covering on the battery is peeled The _ pole is flat. Off. so warm them in your pocket etc. before using them.
Preparation • We recommend after they charge charging are fully discharged. the batteries fully discharged, performance. effect". it can effect" the batteries Battery continue batteries battery even capacity them.
Preparation The number of recordable low temperatures mode when (In normal other with is 0 °C recording CIPA in picture the temperature (32 °F) and comply pictures conditions standard.
Preparation Inserting/Removing , Check that the camera + Use oxyride batteries is turned batteries (optional) or Ni-MH Memory MultiMediaCard + You can on the record the card door 3 @ Close the card door. @ Slide the or a battery door battery card door close it (optional), (optional) or play back memory a card. 1 Slide batteries Card Card alkaline (opt+ona+) or the door to the end or the and then firmly. (optional). built-in not using off. (supplied), (optional).
Preparation About the Built=in Memory/the The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. [] Built-in Memory [[_]] You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (The built-in memory cannot be used when a card is inserted.) • The built-in 27 MB. memory capacity is about • Picture size is fixed to QVGA (320x240 pixels) when recording motion pictures to the built-in memory.
Preparation Settin 0 Date/Time Set the mode dial shipped. When the camera you turn the camera screen Set) 3 Press [MENU/SET]. to [O]. [] initial setting The clock is not set when the following (Clock is on, appears, • When you finish setting the clock, switch the camera off, then switch it on in recording mode to check that the clock is set correctly. OFFON @ Press [MENU/SET]. @ Press A/T to select [CLOCK SET] (P66).
Preparation About When the Mode the power Dial is on and you turn the mode playback modes, and also select and scene modes. modes dial, you can suited switch to the subject such between shooting as the macro Adjust part CAhto the desired The mode dial can be rotated Rotate it slowly and surely each mode. (Do not adjust where This screen appears The current mode when appears you turn the mode on the LCD when Use this mode for normal recording.
Preparation Using the Menus [] To show Press the menus [MENU/SET]. • The menu items icons • For example: The first page of a 3-page menu. and that appear depend on the position of the mode dial. [] The menu icons [] Changing • The following O Recording Displayed when menu (P59) the mode dial is set to [AF MODE] [O] Play Displayed SCNScene Displayed menu when mode when (P71) the mode menu the mode settings example shows when normal how to set picture mode is selected.
Preparation 2 Press _'. [] Switching to the setup menu 1 Press _ in the menu screen. _ 3 Press A/Y to select the setting. 2 Press Y to select A the setup menu icon ['_1. © v ;_: 4 Press [MENU/SET] to confirm _ MONITOR [ +0 I the .... setting. IIIIIIIIIH 3 Press ........ _ _,_ _'. MENU @ I [] To exit the menus Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also exit the menus when the moded_a_ is set to [_1, [{_1, [{_1, [_1 or [_] halfway.
Preparation About the Setup Menu • Change the settings if necessary. • Select [RESET] to return the settings Press [_[ The setting [BATTERY are very to the initial settings to display menu, enter the setup menu [_] marked "_'" means it is the initial setting. TYPE], [CLOCK important items. SET], Check [AUTO their REVIEW], settings Select the type of battery being used from the following 2 types. [POWER before If you turns Change date and time. select SAVE] the item. and (P23).
Preparation Press [_ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [_] and select the item. (P20) Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. Battery life is saved by reducing the brightness of the LCD monitor and turning it off automatically when the camera is not being used in recording mode. Set the departure and return dates. Set to select the volume of operational sound. Set this when you want to start the file • The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off.
Preparation MENU Press [_ ] to display menu, enter the setup The settings on the recording or the [SETUP] menu are reset to the initial settings. • The birthday setting for [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] (PSO) in scene mode and the number of days that have passed since the departure date for [TRAVEL DATE] (P55) and the [WORLD TIME] setting (P57) are also reset when the [SETUP] menu settings are reset. Also, [FAVORITE] (P73) is fixed to [OFF] and [ROTATE DISP.] (P74) is fixed to [ON].
Preparation LCD monitor and changes [] Display in normal picture mode [ll_]. (at the time of purchase) 1 2 34 56 7 to the display - Shake or impact the camera. - Disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional). (when using the AC adaptor) • Observe the above caution also when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory (or the card) is being formatted (P83). • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. (Max.
Basic Taking Pictures [] Select normal picture mode [O]. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. (Y):Aperture value Ca):Shutter speed • The camera beeps twice when the subject is focused. • The camera can focus between 50 cm (1.64 feet) and co • The following indicate that the subject is out of focus. - Focus indication blinks (green). - AF area turns white to red or no AF area. (ohThe status indicator lights for 1 second.
Basic A little knowledge having trouble about exposure, focus and color will come in handy when you are Exposure (AE) normally with a shot. In normal picture mode sets the correct there Auto for you, but images may be dark if is backlight. Use exposure brighter compensation In normal picture focus mode shooting that is close [l_], for you, following situations. (1.64 feet) and co. When in these situations for images.
Basic [] When you want to take 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, 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway the focus and the exposure. to fix • The focus indication lights when the subject is focused.
Basic Taking Pictures in Simple _] Mode ® [BATTERY TYPE] Change the battery type being used. (P21) This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the basic functions appear in the menu to make operations @ [BEEP] simple. _ !_ sound LOW _Soft operation sound ................................................................... t®N,GH ILo."oper ,,on sound 1 Press [MENU/SET]. ......................................................................................................................
Basic • [SENSITIVITY] (P61): Settings will be the same as those used when you have set ISO LIMIT in Intelligent ISO mode [{_] (P45) to [isoa00]. • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/ [QUALITY] (P62): - [@ ENLARGE]: L_/DMC-LS75/DMC-LS70: DMC-LS60: [_ (6M)/Fine - [O 4" × 6"/10 x 15 cm]: [] The Backlight Compensation Backlight is a situation where light comes from behind the subject. This can cause the subject to appear dark, so brightening the whole image compensates for this. Press A.
Basic Taking Pictures with the Zoom [] Resolution and maximum zoom m mmmi You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 mm to 105 ram) To zoom even more (up to 4.5 times with DMC-LS75/DMC-LS70) with no reduction in picture quality, choose any resolution for each of the available aspect ratios except the largest one.
Basic • "EZ" is an abbreviation of [Extended optical Zoom]. • If you set a picture size that activates the extended optical zoom, the extended optical zoom icon [_'_] is displayed on the screen when you use the zoom function. • The zoom will stop moving for an instant near [W] (1 ×) when the extended optical zoom is used. This is not a malfunction. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • In motion picture mode [_] and [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode, the extended optical zoom does not work.
Basic [] Entering the digital zoom range When you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme A maximum of 12 x zoom can be achieved with the 3 x optical zoom and the 4 × digital zoom when [D.ZOOM] is set to [ON] in the [REC] menu. However, size that can use extended selected, a maximum achieved with the 4.
Basic Checking the Recorded Picture [] Enlarging You can check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode. 1 Press Y [REV]. v 1 Rotate (Review) pictures the zoom lever towards [O,,] [T]. • Rotate the zoom lever to [O,,] [T] for a 4× magnification and then rotate it even more for a 8x magnification. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [_1_] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. 2 Press JJVI_IP" to move the position.
Basic Playing Back Pictures [] • This camera is based on the DCF The picture data on the built-in memory appears when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted. (P16) Press 41/1_ to select the picture. standards (Design rule for Camera File system) which was established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). • The LCD monitor may not be able to display the details of the recorded pictures.
Basic Deleting Pictures [] [] To delete [MULTI DELETE]/[ALL DELETE] The picture data on the built-in memory is deleted when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card is deleted when a card is inserted. (P16) • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Please double-check before 2 Press then with ]MULTi DELETE] and [MENU/SET]. © m To delete a single picture the picture press or [ALL A deleting pictures. 1 Select ,_bJY to select DELETE] v "_/1_.
Basic 3 Press _/!_ to seJect the picture and then press V to set. (Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) v • Repeat the above procedure. • The selected pictures appear When V is pressed canceled. • The icon [[_] picture cannot protect setting. blinks again, • In the following cases, pictures are not deleted even if [ALL DELETE[ or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT "_] is selected. with [_]. the setting is red if the selected be deleted. Cancel • Do not turn off the camera while deleting.
Advanced-Shooting About the LCD Monitor in playback mode @ ® (_ DISPLAY @)LCD monitor (LCD) Press the [DISPLAY] button the screen to be used. to switch (F)Normal display @)Display with recording information to • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P69), while playing back motion pictures (P70) and during a slide show (P72), you can only select "Normal display" or "Non-display".
Advanced-Shooting [] About When guide line display align the subject you lines or the cross point Example of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of histogram on the guide ® of the subject. ® [] Histogram • A histogram brightness (black is a graph along to white) at each axis. the camera the way a picture • When the values distributed adequate balanced.
Advanced-Shooting • High angle mode is activated. The LCD monitor becomes brighter easier to see when the camera away from you. (However more difficult to see when The when LCD monitor the camera position. becomes is held This is useful get close to the subject person in the way. easier when you because straight to see cannot there is a High angle power mode. Therefore, may look different In simple In playback - In print During monitor. the is hard to see hands.
Advanced-Shooting Taking Pictures using the Built-in _ Flash : AUTO The flash is automatically according activated to the recording condition. : AUTO/Red-eye The flash according reduces the red-eye • Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items. of the subject condition. phenomenon appear by triggering before It (eyes red in photo the flash flash) actually recording the picture.
Advanced-Shooting 41The fJash is activated [] The available pictures twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated. [] Available flash settings mode by recording AUTO 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 4.7 m (15.42 feet) (Wide) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2.6 m (8.53 feet) (Tele) ISO100 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.8 m (8.91 feet) (Wide) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.0 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) ISO200 40 cm (1.31 feet) to 2.6 m (8.53 feet) (Wide) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.4 m (4.59 feet) (Tele) ISO400 60 cm (1.
Advanced-Shooting [] The available pictures flash range in intelligent to take ISO mode ISO400 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 3.7 m (12.14 feet) (Wide) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2.1 m (6.89 feet) (Tele) ISO800 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 5.3 m (17.39 feet) (Wide) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2.9 m (9.51 feet) (Tele) ISO1250 • When you have set ISO LIMIT in Intelligent ISO mode [_] (P45) to anything other than [ISO400] and use the flash, ISO sensitivity automatically rises to a maximum of [ISO640].
Advanced-Shooting Taking Pictures with the Self-timer .......................................................................................... 1 Press 4 [ _.)]. When setting 2 Press a convenient A/Y or self-timer _ [4_)] to switch the using a tripod the self-timer caused mode. When A way to stabilize by pressing you press one stroke, the subject just places, the self-timer before button. fully with is automatically the recording.
Advanced-Shooting Compensating the Exposure @ mmi Use this function appropriate when exposure of brightness between I Press A [[]] EXPOSURE] you cannot achieve due to the difference the subject to display [[] and press 41/_ to compensate the exposure. A and the Q background. Over exposed Compensate the exposure toward negative. @ : The exposure compensation • You can compensate from EV in steps Properly Exposed • Select value -2 EV to +2 of 1/3 EV.
Advanced-Shooting Shooting with the intelligent [] • When taking subject, The camera subject detects movements near the center sets the optimum shutter ISO mode speed of the of the frame ISO sensitivity according pictures you can ISO sensitivity of a motionless reduce noise by setting at a low level. and and to the movements and brightness. 1 Press ]MENU/SET]. 2 Press and A/Y to then select press [ISO 1/30 ISO200 LiMiT] • When _'.
Advanced-Shooting Taking Close-up pictures [] This mode allows you to take pictures of the subject, pictures of flowers. You can take subject from pictures at a distance e.g. When [] Focus to Wide range (1 x). taking • When and the self-timer the subject the effective approaching up to 5 cm the lens by rotating upmost • Use a tripod best results. close-up the (0.
Advanced-Shooting Scene mode r=_ [] Scene mode help [H iNFORMATiON] • To see explanations about the scene When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain • See the desired pages modes. modes [n modes, press [DISPLAY] while a scene mode is selected in step 2. Press again to return to the scene mode menu. picture.
Advanced-Shooting Press [_ ] to display the ]SCENE MODE] The background is blurred and the person stands out with a healthier complexion. [] Technique to make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible. 2 Move close to the subject. • Suitable for outdoors in the daytime. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [IS0100]. menu and select a scene mode. (P47) Allows you to shoot fast moving subjects (e.g. outdoor sports). • Suitable for daylight shooting, 5 m (16.
Advanced-Shooting MENU Press [ _] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu select and a scene mode. (P47) The nightscape can be recorded vividly. Use to take pictures at wedding receptions, [] Technique for Night scenery mode • Use a tripod as the shutter may be open for as long as 8 seconds. Use the selftimer for best results. (P43) indoor parties, etc. Both the people and the background can be shot with natural brightness using the flash and slow shutter speed. ....................................
Advanced-Shooting MENU Press [ _ [ to display the [SCENE MODE[ menu and select a scene mode. [P47) [MENU/SET[. 2 [PLEASE SET THE BIRTHDAY Use to take pictures of the sunset. Sunset color can be reproduced vividly. OF THE BABY] appears. Select year/month/day with 4/t_ and change the date with A/Y. 3 Press [MENU/SET[ to exit. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF • The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. • You cannot change the white balance setting.
Advanced-Shooting MENU Press [ _ ] to display the [SCENE MODE[ menu and select a scene mode, (P47) • Focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to oo. • Sensitivity will be the same as when you have set ISO LIMIT in Intelligent ISO mode [[::_] (P45) to [ISO400]. • After turning on the camera in [PET] in scene mode, the age, current date, and time appear for about 5 seconds at the bottom of the screen. • Actual age displays depend on the [LANGUAGE] setting.
Advanced-Shooting MENLf Press [ _ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. ]P47) [] Technique for Starry sky mode • The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds, so use a tripod and the selftimer (P43) for best results. • • • • • The LCD darkens automatically. The histogram is always orange. (P38) The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [_]. The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. You cannot use exposure compensation, white balance adjustment, stabilizer function or burst mode.
Advanced-Shooting Motion picture mode F"_ 1 Press [] Changing the aspect ratio and the picture quality settings the shutter to focus start and then button halfway press it fully to recording. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press _ldY to select RATIO] ® and then [ASPECT press _'. iiiiiiiiiii A rQ:;::_l BALANcE_,,_ w } AWB I QV I ® 3 Press CAb: Available recording time then (_):Elapsed recording time • When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.
Advanced-Shooting • You can record smoother motion pictures with 30 fps. • You can record longer motion pictures with 10 fps although the picture quality is lower. • [10fpsQVGA]: The file size is smaller, so the files are suitable to be attached to e-mails. You can only record to the built-in memory if the picture size is set to "30fpsQVGA" / "10fpsQVGA". 6 Press [NIENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. • The focus range is 5 cm (0.
Advanced-Shooting Recording which day of the vacation you take the picture 4 Press Y to press By setting you can you take the departure record a picture. is shown can when add [DATE on which return [SET] and dates, of the vacation play a picture and for printing v you @ with WORLD TIME I _" MONITOR MENU (P75). play back it was a picture, taken then © of the vacation day picture STAMP[ you date The you it to the • When and which select [MENU/SET].
• The day of the vacation about dates 5 seconds and when when the travel • When [TRAVEL @ appears for after setting the travel the camera is turned on date is set. DATE] is set, [D] appears on the lower right of the screen. (It is not displayed if the current date is is displayed [] Canceling the travel date The travel date is cleared if the current date is after the return date.
Advanced-Shooting Displaying the time at the travel [__] e destination Press 4!P to select your home area and then press [MENU/SET]. If you set your home area and the travel destination area when traveling abroad etc., the local time at the travel destination area can be displayed on the screen and recorded on the pictures taken. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
Advanced-Shooting Finishing setting the home • The area • If you are setting the home area for the first time, the screen returns to the screen shown in step @ of "Setting area [HOME]" SET] to set your to return after you press home to the screen and then menu. the home press area. Press 4 to close the • If you are setting the home area for the second time etc.
Advanced-Shooting Using the [REC] mode menu 1 In shooting Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures. The menu items that can be set differ depending on the recording mode. [] Using the [REC] mode menu Press [MENU/SET] to show the recording menu, then select the item you want to change (P19). Items you can set (in normal picture mode [O]) iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Page 1 [] W.
Advanced-Shooting MENU Press [ _] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) [] Auto White Balance (AWB) Use of auto white balance adjustment This function allows you to reproduce a white color closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting, etc. in which the white color may appear reddish or bluish. Select a setting that matches the recording conditions.
Advanced-Shooting MENU Press [ _] [] Setting (White to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) the white set _SET) balance manually Use this to set the white balance manually. 1 Select [ mi_SET] (White set) and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet paper or a similar white the frame on the center turns white and then of white object so that of the screen press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.
Advanced-Shooting MENU Press [ _] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) i mm( By changing the aspect ratio, you can select an angle of view that matches the subject. Select to take pictures with the same aspect ratio as a 4:3 TV or a computer monitor. A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels.
Advanced-Shooting MENU Press [ _] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) [] When the aspect ratio setting is 1|1 )MC-LS75/DMO-LS70 [_ (SM) 3072 × 2048 pixels DMC-LS60 only [_ (SM) (2.5M EZ) 2816 x 1880 pixels 2048 x 1360 pixels [] When the aspect ratio setting is [_| DMC-LS75/DMC-LS70 3072 × 1728 pixels (5.5M) DMC-LS60 only (4.5M) (2M EZ) - _4" x 6V10 x 15cm: _/[1_] (2.5M EZ)/Standard - @ E-MAIL: m/[15_l] (O.
Advanced-Shooting MENU Press [ _] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) [] About 1-area-focusing (High speed) • You can focus on the subject more quickly than other AF modes. • Pictures may become still in the condition they were in before the subject was focused when you press the shutter button halfway. However, it is not a malfunction. MODE1 (_) The stabilizer operates continuously and can assist during photo composition.
Advanced-Shooting MENU Press [ _] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) • The stabilizer function may not work in the following cases so take special care not to move the camera when pressing the shutter button. - When too much jitter occurs. When the zoom magnification is high. in digital zoom range. When taking pictures while following subjects in motion. - When the shutter speed is extremely slow due to dark conditions or other reasons.
Advanced-Shooting MENU Press [ _] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on the You can use following types of color effects depending on the image of the picture. subject in low light conditions. If the AF assist lamp is set to [ON], an AF area (P63) with a size wider than usual is VIVID Shoot more vivid pictures. B/W The picture becomes black and white. SEPIA The picture becomes sepia.
A dvanced- Displaying 1 Rotate Multiple the zoom Screens lever towards [_1;_] [W] to display screens. Vie wing multiple (MultiPlayback) • Depending on the recorded picture and the setting, the following icons will appear. - [_._] (Favorites) - [[]] (Motion picture) - [_] ([BABY1]/[BABY2] in scene mode) ([PET] in scene mode) (Travel date) (Travel destination) (Date stamp complete) [] Example of 25 screens For example: When you have chosen to show 9 pictures • _l_: 1 screen .
A dvanced- Vie wing Displaying pictures by recording date 4 Press You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function. 1 Rotate the zoom A/Y/4/!_ (Calendar playback) to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • The selected picture is displayed on the 1 screen playback screen. lever towards [_1_] [W] severM times the calendar screen.
A dvanced- Using the Playback Zoom [] [] To stop using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [_li_] [W] or 1 Rotate [OJ Vie wing the zoom lever [T] to enlarge towards the picture. • O.,: 1× _2x *4x *8x q6× • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [_li_] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [O_] [T], the magnification becomes higher.
A dvanced- Playing Back Motion pictures [] Press 4/_ to select a picture with a motion picture icon [_m] / [_] / and then press V to play back. • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Please note that the bundled soRware includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files created with the camera on the PC (P84). • Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files -® ,_j recorded by a PC or other equipment may not be played back with this camera.
A dvanced- Using the [PLAY] mode Vie wing menu Items you can set You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • Refer to P72 to 83 for each menu item. 1 Press 2 Press item Page1 [MENU/SET]. A/Y to select and then press the menu Page 2 _. _ SLIDE SHOW (P72) "k FAVORITE (P73) hA ROTATE DISP.
A dvanced- Vie wing MENU Press [ _] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) ® This is recommended when playing back pictures on a TV screen. You can skip unwanted pictures if [FAVORITE] (P73) has been set. ® © • The cursor displayed during a slide show (A)or while a slide show is paused 6) or during [MANUAL] slide show (c) is the same as A/Y/4/_. • The screen shown in step 1 appears when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON]. When [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF], perform step 2 onwards.
A dvanced- Vie wing MENU Press [ _] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) 3 Press then 4/1_ to select press the picture A. ® You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Delete all the pictures not set as favorites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPT "_r]) (P35) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. (P72) • Print only the pictures set as favorites.
A dvanced- Vie wing MENU Press [ _] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) 2 Press AJY to rotate press to select the direction the picture and then [MENU/SET]. A This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90 ° steps. [] Rotate display (The picture is automatically and displayed.
A dvanced- Vie wing MENU Press [ _] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) 3 Press AJY/4 [SHOOTING [TRAVEL You can stamp your pictures with the date of shooting, ages, and travel dates. This function is suitable when you print 4" x 6"/10 x 15 cm images. (Images are / @" to select DATE], DATE] [AGE], or and change the settings for the item, and then _ress [MENU/SET]. resized when you add the date to the pictures taken with a resolution of more than [[_].
Advanced-Viewing 4 Press [MENU/SET]. • Images are resized 6 Press [MENU/SET] as follows when add the date to the pictures taken resolution of more than [F_M]]. - m - _ aspect aspect ratio ratio --* - _ aspect ratio _ you with a --* FffM] twice to close the menu. • Pictures that have been date stamped will be marked with the date stamp complete indicator _b. • To confirm the date stamp (B),use playback zoom (P69), 5 Press A/Y to select [YES] or [NO] and press [MENU/SET].
A dvanced- Vie wing MENU Press [ _] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) [] Single setting 1 Press ,q./_- to select the picture to print and then press A/V to set DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a the number of prints. system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store.
A dvanced- Vie wing [] To cancel all settings 1 Press A to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. A © MENU • DPOF is an abbreviation of [Digital Print Order Format]. This feature allows you to write print information to media and then use the information on a DPOF-compliant system. • DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you print pictures with printers supporting PictBridge. The date printing setting on the printer may take priority over the date printing setting ......................
Advanced- Viewing MENU Press [ _] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select setting/To Perform the same PRINT] You can set protection do not want to delete accidental erasure. Press A/Y for the pictures to prevent them you Setting to select ]SINGLE], and then in other of Prints]. as in [[DPOF to be Printed (P77 and 78) v from this feature accidental may not be effective protects erasure, card will permanently (P83) • Sliding MENU setting equipment.
A dvanced- Vie wing MENU Press [ _] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) 3 Press A/Y and then This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or to select press [YES] or [NO] [MENU/SET]. A © v uploaded to a website. 1 Press _/_" and then to select press the picture Y • The following pictures cannot be resized.
A dvanced- Vie wing MENU Press [ _] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) 4 Press Use this function when you trim unnecessary parts of the recorded picture. 1 Press _/_ and then to select press the picture the shutter button. • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears. 5 Press AJ_' to select and then press [YES] or [NO] [MENU/SET]. A © Y. Y MENU Y • The following pictures cannot be trimmed.
A dvanced- Vie wing MENU Press [ _] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) You can copy recorded picture data from the built-in memory to a card or vice versa. 1 Press A/Y destination to select and then the copy press [MENU/SET]. A © • The message [COPY THIS PICTURE TO BUILT-IN MEMORY?) appears when you copy picture from the card to the built-in memory.
Advanced- Viewing MENU Press [ _] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select • Sliding Memory the item to set. Card it is not necessary to format built-in memory and the card. when the message [BUILT-IN ERROR[ or [MEMORY the Format them MEMORY CARD • if the built-in switch or the SDHC to [LOC K] prevents Usually, (P71) the Write-Protect memory be formatted, consult Service Center. of the SD Memory formatting. or the card your Card (P16) cannot nearest ERROR] appears.
Connecting Connecting to other equipment to a PC @m mm j • By connecting the camera to a computer, you can upload your pictures, then use the software on the included CD-ROM ([LUMIX Simple Viewer] and [PHOTOfunSTUDIOviewer-] for Windows _) to print or send your images by e-mail. • If you use Windows 98/98SE, install the USB driver and then connect the camera to the computer. • For details about installing [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIOviewer-] etc.
Connecting to other equipment [] Conditions [] Folder Composition Folders appear as follows. folder under number which a different is used In the following cases, the picture is not recorded in the same folder as the - P1000001 .JPG O O - P1000002.JPG i I - P1000999.JPG previously in a folder recorded picture. It is recorded with a new number. • The folder containing the picture you just shot had a file numbered 999 in it (example: • When P1000999.JPG).
Connecting to other equipment • You cannot • Do not use any other cables except the supplied • While [ACCESS] do not disconnect memory USB connection connected one. switch is being displayed, the USB connection card contains • Motion a large image time when number in this unit computer recorded battery during data you connect battery so upload communication, may be damaged. sufficient or the AC adaptor When to the PC, use a battery power (DMW-AC6; (P24) optional).
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant F_ Printer and [PET] in scene mode (P47) or the departure date for [TRAVEL DATE] (P55), By connecting printer the camera supporting connection PictBridge cable to be printed on the LCD monitor. settings on your printer's 1 Turn 2 Set on the the printer select printing the necessary beforehand. (Read instructions.
Connecting [] Printing the selected a single print) equipment MULTI 1 Press _/1_ to select and then to other picture (making press the picture SELECT printing. [Operation] On the plural pictures screen, press 4/_ to select pictures. When [MENU/SET]. you press V, [_] is displayed with the picture you selected for printing. (When you press Y once more, the print setting is canceled.) Press [MENU/SET] when MENU • A message displays for about 2 seconds.
Connecting 3 Press A to select and then press ]PRINT to other START] [MENU/SET]. A © equipment • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] and [PAGE LAYOUT] to [m[_] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.) MENU • [PRINT WITH DATE] • In DPOF setting, [PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM. OF PRINTS] are not displayed.
Connecting to other equipment • [PAGE LAYOUT[ (Possible layouts on the camera) Settings on the printer are 3rioritized. 1 page with no frame print r_ 1 page with frame print _ 2 pages print _B _B 4 pages print • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
Connecting Playing Back Pictures to other with equipment a TV Screen r_ • Do not use any other Video cables [] Playing back pictures with the supplied cable • Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P23) • Turn the camera and the TV off. except the supplied one. • The top and bottom or left and right of the picture may be cut off slightly when it is displayed due to the characteristics of the TV.
O_e_ Screen Display The LCD monitor shows the status of the camera.
Others in Sire _le mode in Playback 2 & 3 4 1 -5 -6 15- -7 8 -9 14 13- 2 3 4 5 6 191817161514- 11 10 13 [] In simple mode 1 Flash mode (P40) 2 Focus indication (P25) 3 Picture mode (P28) : Jitter alert indication (P27) 4 Battery indication (P24) 5 Remaining number of recordable pictures 6 _ : Built-in memory (P16) 5 Quality (P62) In Motion picture mode (P53) : [.
Others Cautions for [] Optimal Use Take not to drop knock care Use of the Camera the unit or or put a lot of pressure on it. • Do not leave the unit in your pants pocket you sit down insert • Take or forcefully not to drop or knock the bag that you inserted the unit in as it may strongly shock • A strong shock screen or outer camera the unit. may break the lens, case and cause the to malfunction.
Others [] Batteries Be sure you [] Card to remove the batteries wiii not be using long period of time. • if the temperature the terminals malfunction. when the camera is too may high Do not leave for a there a drop the batteries check to see if the body and the terminals • Inserting camera will damage Bring charged going out. bend or drop of the batteries recorded content may be damaged or erased.
Others Message Confirmation Display messages The major messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. are described below as examples. [CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: OXYRIDE]t[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: ALKAUNEINi-MH] This message is displayed the first time you insert batteries and when the batteries are exhausted and you replace them.
Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?[ The format ofthe card cannot be recognized card again Save your this unit to by this camera. Format the with this camera. data to your computer, then use reformat the card. (P83) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA THEN ON AGAIN[ OFF AND 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.
Others Troubleshooting if you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the setup menu. (P23) [] Batteries and power supply The camera turns off immediately even when battery power is full.
Others The subject focused ]-he focus range varies depending on the recording mode. To set the proper mode for the distance to the subject, rotate the mode dial. is not properly. is the subject out of the focus range? (P25, 46) Sometimes _ictures two or three are taken a single press shutter button. The recorded is blurred. Have you taken a picture with jitter? is the camera set in burst mode (P65)? with of the picture The optical image stabilizer effective.
Others [] LCD The LCD sometimes monitor turns although the turned on. The camera brightness LCB monitor LeD is of the This LeD is turned off. phenomenon halfway for a recorded appears when pressing to set the aperture value and does the shutter button not affect the pictures. monitor flickers The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction.
Others [] Playback Pictures rotate One of the features of this unit can automatically detect when 'ou have turned the camera side on to take a picture, then rotate that picture for you when you play it back. In some cases, the unit may detect that you have turned the camera sideways, when in fact you are facing it up or down. Set [ROTATE DISP.] (P74) to [OFF] so that the camera unexpectedly. does not rotate these kinds of pictures for you.
Others The display areas the TV screen camera's are on Depending and the LOD monitor Cannot upload to your computer. This may be smaller or vertically of the picture and may be cut is due to the TV specifications You cannot play motion pictures if you have inserted the card into a card slot on a television. Connect the camera to the television with the included video cable The picture size fit the TV screen. horizontally or left and right off when it is displayed.
Others The AF assist not turn on. lamp does is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P66) Are you taking pictures in dark places? The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places. ]-he AF assist lamp does not turn on when ]SCENERY], NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET], [FIREWORKS] or [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode (P47) is selected, The camera gets hot. The lens clicks.
Others Number of recordable recording time pictures and available • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time vary depending on the subjects. • The numbers inside the thick black line are the number of recordable pictures in simple mode [V]. (P28) [] Number of recordable Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB ' 2 GB 4 GB 27 53 41 78 130 210 13 29 61 125 24O 48O 97O 1920 3770 27 58 120 24O 47O 94O 1880 3610 7090 21 45 93 190 370 730 1470 2920 5740 40 85 175 350 690 1370 2740 5120 10050 68 145 290 600 1170 2320 4640 8780 17240 110 230 480 970 1900 3770 7550 12290 24130 _ Bui!t,in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB Card 256MB 512MB 1GB 2 GB 4 GB Built-!n Memory (Approx.
Others [] Available recording Built:in Memory time (in Motion picture mode) m 53s m (Approx.
Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety DMC-LS60:1.4 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera Image Total Effective pixels: DMC-LS60:6,000,000 1/2.5" CCD sensor: Lens: pixels Optical 3 x zoom, f=5.8 to 17.4 mm [35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 to 105 mm]/F2.8 to FS.0 Max.
Others ISO sensitivity: AUTO/ 100/200/400/800/1250 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 3200 Shutter speed: White balance: 8 seconds toI/2,000thofa second [STARRY SKY] mode:15 seconds,30 seconds,60 seconds Motion picturemode:I/30thofa second toI/8,400thofa second Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White set Exposure (AE): Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV) Metering mode: LCD monitor: Multiple Flash: Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 4.7 m (15.
Others Recording file format Still Picture: Motion pictures: interface Digital: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF corresponding QuickTime Motion JPEG USB 2.0 (Full Speed) Anaio 9 video: Terminal NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu) DiGITAL/V.OUT: Dedicated jack (8 pin) DC iN: Type1 jack 3.69"(W) × 2.44"(H) × 1.1T(D) (93.7 mm (W) x 62.0 mm (H) x 29.7 mm (D)) Dimensions: (excluding the projection part) DMC-LS75: Weight: Approx. 4.
Others Digital Camera Accessory System DMW-AC6 DMW-CLS75 AC Adaptor (II_ !¸!¸i!''_Hiiiiiiiiiiii;iiii!iiiii I Soft Case DMW-CHTZ3 RP-SDR04GUI K RP-SDK02GUIA RP-SDR02GUIA RP-SDK01GUIA RP-SDH01GUIA RP-SDR01GUIA RP-SDK512UIA RP-SDRSI2UIA RP-SDH256UIA RP-SDR256U1A RP-SD128BU1A RP-SDO64BPPA NOTE: Accessories local dealer.
Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Shipping Sales Total 3. Method of payment (check of Money Check [] VISA Credit [] MasterCard Expiration Date [] Discover Customer Signature Order enclosed Make do not send 4. Shipping Ship 6.
Others Request for Service Please photocopy Notice (For USAOnly) this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. Requestfor ServiceNotice:• P,ease include (USA your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair,) •To further speed your repair, please provide On_y) an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Others Limited Warranty (For USA Only) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty If your product workmanship, Rico, Coverage does not work properly because Panasonic Consumer Electronics Inc.
Others Carry-In or Mail-in Service For Carry-In or MaNn Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
Others Customer Services Directory Accessory Purchase Parts, Accessories Purchases and instruction USAOnly) (For ] Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pro, EST.
Others Precautions a prendre AVERTISSEIVlENT: POUR REDUIRE TOUT D'INCENDIE, DE CHOC RISQUE ELECTRIQUE OU DE DOMMAGE, O N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL A LA PLUIE, A L'HUMIDITE, AUX GOUTTES OU ECLABOUSSURES ET ASSUREZ-VOUS QU'AUCUN OBJET OU VASE REMPU DE LIQUIDE NE SOIT PLACE SUR L'APPAREIL • N'UTIUSEZ QUE LES ACCESSOIRES RECOMMANDES. O NE PAS RETIRER LE COUVERCLE (OU LE PANNEAU ARRIERE) ; AUCUNE PIECE iNTERNE NE PEUT ETRE REPAREE PAR LUTIUSATEUR. CONFIER TOUTE REPARATION A UN TECHNICIEN QUAMFE.
Others Evitez d'approcher I'appareil photo de tout equipement magnetise (four micro-ondes, televiseur, equipement de jeux video, etc.). • Si vous utilisez I'appareil sur ou proche d'un televiseur, les images de I'appareil photo risquent d'6tre distordues par le rayonnernent electrornagnetique. • N'utilisez pas I'appareil a proxirnite des telephones cellulaires qui pourraient creer du bruit video sur les images.
Others index A AC adaptor .............................. 84, 87, 110 Access indication ................................... 24 Aerial photo mode ................................. AF Assist Lamp ..................................... AF/AE Lock ............................................ AF Mode ................................................. Alkaline batteries .................................... 52 66 27 63 11 Aspect ratio ............................................ Auto Review .......................
Others Normal picture mode .............................. 25 Number of Prints .............................. 77, 89 Simple Mode ........................................... Slide Show ............................................. 28 72 Number of recordable pictures Snow mode ............................................ 52 .................................................................................................................. O Soft skin mode ....................................... ......
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