Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LS80 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-Pana (7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.
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Before Use THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Before Use -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. ■ Care for the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera. The camera may not be operated normally, recording of pictures may be disabled or the lens and the LCD monitor may be damaged.
Before Use ■ 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 rays of light from the sun may cause it 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.
Contents Before Use Basic Information for Your Safety....................... 2 Taking Pictures Easily ( Intelligent Mode) .......................... 26 Taking Pictures in the Desired Setting ( Normal Picture Mode) .................. 28 Photography basics – exposure, focus, and color............... 29 Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 31 Using the optical zoom / the extended optical zoom (EZ) ....... 31 Using the easy zoom button ............... 32 Using the digital zoom .....................
Starry sky mode .............................. 51 Fireworks mode .............................. 52 Beach mode .................................... 52 Snow mode ..................................... 52 Aerial photo mode ........................... 52 Motion Picture Mode............................... 53 Vacation Date Recording........................ 55 Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination .......................................... 57 Using the [REC] Mode Menu ..................
Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ■ Batteries AA Alkaline batteries (LR6) ■ AV Cable K1HA08CD0027 ■ USB Connection Cable K1HA08CD0023 ■ CD-ROM ■ Strap VFC4297 • 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 to “Digital Camera Accessory System”.
Preparation Names of the Components 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 AV OUT DIGITAL 6 7 8 10 11 9 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 14 15 22 16 18 20 17 19 23 22 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable with the camera attached to it. 23 Battery door (P15) 16 17 18 19 20 21 [E.
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. 3 Play back the pictures. 1 1 Insert the batteries. 2 1 Set the recording/playback switch to [Q]. 2 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. Refer to P16 when you use a card. 2 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock.
Preparation About the Batteries ■ Usable batteries AA Alkaline batteries (supplied) AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (optional) AA Oxyride batteries (optional) • One of the following messages appears when you insert batteries for the first time, change the batteries when they become exhausted etc.
Preparation ■ Battery shapes that cannot be used • Batteries with unusual shapes cause leakage, heat generation or explosion if inserted 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 off. • The ) pole is flat. ■ Proper Care and Handling of Batteries Mishandling batteries may cause leakage, heat generation, fire or explosion. Observe the following.
Preparation 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.
Preparation The number of recordable pictures in low temperatures (In normal picture mode [ ] when the temperature is 0 °C (32 °F) and other recording conditions comply with CIPA standard.
Preparation Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card (Optional) • Check that the camera is turned off. • Use alkaline batteries (supplied), Ni-MH batteries (optional) or oxyride batteries (optional). • Prepare a card. • You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P16) • The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 3 1Close the battery door or the card door. 2Slide the battery door or the card door to the end and then close it firmly.
Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card 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.) • You can copy pictures from the builtin memory to a card (P86). • The built-in memory capacity is about 24 MB.
Preparation Setting Up the Clock (Turning the camera [ON] for the first time) ■ Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears. (It does not appear in playback mode.) 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting (In normal picture mode)” procedure below.
Preparation Basics of Modes and Menus About the mode Selecting recording modes or playback mode. Recording/playback switch 1 Slide the recording/playback switch to (up) or Q (down). : Recording mode 2 Intelligent mode Press [MODE] to display the mode selection screen. REC MODE SELECT Normal picture mode Scene mode Refer to corresponding page for more details on each mode. (Right) P46 Taking pictures according to the scene. P53 This mode allows you to record motion pictures.
Preparation About the menu This camera contains various menus to enable you to setup your own preferences for recording and playing. Displayed menu items vary depending on each mode. Setup menu (Common in recording mode / playback mode) P20 To setup the default setting of the camera, such as the batteries, clock, etc. Recording menu (Only in recording mode) P59 To setup the picture size, ISO sensitivity, etc.
Preparation Basic settings (Setup menu) Setting up the preference of battery type, clock, economy mode, etc. Make sure to set [BATTERY TYPE]. • If the type of battery being used and the type of battery selected are not the same, the battery indication will not be displayed correctly. The battery life may also become shorter. • We recommend confirming the settings for [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY]. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • The displayed menu depends on the recording mode.
Preparation Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. (P20) The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting. Select the type of batteries you have inserted. BATTERY TYPE Select the type of battery being used from the following 2 types. q ALKALINE (LR6)/Ni-MH OXYRIDE (ZR6) 6 BEEP Set to select the volume of operational sound.
Preparation Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. (P20) The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting. Restrict battery consumption ECONOMY POWER SAVE If you perform no operations, the camera turns off automatically after the interval you set. OFF 1 MIN. 2 MIN. q 5 MIN. 10 MIN. • Press the shutter button halfway or restart the camera to cancel. • Power save is fixed to [5 MIN.] in intelligent mode [ ]. • This function is not activated in the following cases.
Preparation Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. (P20) The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting. 1 RESET The settings on the recording or the [SETUP] menu are reset to the initial settings. • When you reset the settings on the recording in recording mode, lens is also placed back to initial position. Despite the lens operation noise will be occurred, this is not malfunction • When you reset the SETUP settings, following settings are also initialized.
Preparation Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. (P20) The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting. • Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card. (Max. about 15 sec.) • You cannot format an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card when the card’s Write-Protect switch set to [LOCK]. • If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.
Preparation LCD Monitor and Changes to the Display ■ Display in normal picture mode [ (at the time of purchase) 1 13 2 3 4 5 6 ]. 7 8 9 10 12 11 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P39) • The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway. 3 AF area • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark places.
Basic Taking Pictures Easily ( The camera automatically sets the appropriate settings according to the subject and recording condition. This mode is recommended for beginners to take pictures easily. 1 Set the camera to intelligent mode [ ]. 1Set the recording/playback switch to rec mode and press [MODE]. 2Select [ INTELLIGENT] and press [MENU/SET]. Intelligent Mode) D AF area • AF area is displayed on suitable focus points. (Max.
Basic • • • • a moment. This function allows easy adjustment of focus and the recorded picture will not be affected. Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. Do not cover the photo flash or the AF assist lamp with your finger or other objects. Do not touch the lens. You cannot use the following functions. – Exposure compensation – Auto bracket – Digital zoom ■ Flash (P39) You can select the setting of flash among AUTO [r], Auto/Red-eye reduction [s] or Forced OFF [v].
Basic Taking Pictures in the Desired Setting ( Normal Picture Mode) This mode allows you to take pictures freely as more options are setup is available than Intelligent mode [ ]. 1 Set the camera to normal picture mode [ ]. • The [ NORMAL PICTURE] is set as initial setting when the camera is shipped. 1Set the recording/playback switch to rec mode and press [MODE]. 2Select [ NORMAL PICTURE] and press [MENU/SET].
Basic Photography basics – exposure, focus, and color A little knowledge about exposure, focus and color will come in handy when you are having trouble with a shot. Are images dark? Exposure problems Refer to P44 Focus problems Refer to P30, 42 Color problems Refer to P62 In normal picture mode [ ], Auto Exposure (AE) normally sets the correct exposure for you, but images may be dark if there is backlight. Use exposure compensation in these situations for brighter images.
Basic ■ When you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area (AF/AE Lock) When recording a picture of people with a composition like the following picture, you will not be able to focus the camera on the subject because the people are outside the AF area. In this case, 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure. • The focus indication lights when the subject is focused.
Basic Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the optical zoom / the extended optical zoom (EZ) 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: 33 mm to 100 mm) To record in wider angle without deteriorating (Extended optical zoom), do not set the picture size to the highest / setting for each aspect ratio (h/ j) ■ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
Basic Using the easy zoom button Press the [E.ZOOM] button to quickly zoom. Actual zoom factors depend on the pixel recording setting. A you return the zoom lever to the optical zoom position. ■ When the picture size is set except at the highest resolution for each aspect ratio 4 EZ W 5 EZ W 1 1 A [E.ZOOM] button ■ When the picture size is set to the highest resolution for each aspect ratio Resolution is temporarily reduced and you can use the extended optical zoom.
Basic O Using the digital zoom Further extending the zoom A maximum of 12 × zoom can be achieved with the 3 × optical zoom and the 4 × digital zoom when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in the [REC] menu. However, if a picture size that can use extended optical zoom is selected, a maximum of 19.1 × zoom can be achieved with the 4.8 × extended optical zoom and the 4 × digital zoom. ■ Menu operation • When a scene mode is selected, select the recording menu and then press q.
Basic Playing Back Pictures (Q Normal playback mode) Select the normal playback mode [ ] (P18). 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. ■ Playing Back Pictures Press w/q to select the picture. 10:00 JAN. 15. 2008 w : Play back the previous picture. q : Play back the next picture. ■ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold w/q during playback. B A 10:00 JAN. 15.
Basic Deleting Pictures Select the normal playback mode [ ] (P18). 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. • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Please double-check before deleting pictures. ■ To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture with w/q. 2 Press [ 1 Press [ ]. 2 Press e/r to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET].
Basic 4 Press [ ]. 5 Press e to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. (Screen when selecting [DELETE MULTI]) DELETE MULTI DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED ? YES NO SELECT SET • When you delete all pictures, only pictures in either of the built-in memory or the card can be deleted. (You cannot delete pictures in both the built-in memory and the card at the same time.
Advanced-Shooting About the LCD Monitor Changing the information displayed In playback mode 1ST DAY 1 month 10 days 10:00 JAN. 15. 2008 A DISPLAY A LCD monitor (LCD) Press [DISPLAY] to switch to the screen to be used. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. • During, playback zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, you can only select “Normal display” or “Non-display” In recording mode 10:00 JAN. 15.
Advanced-Shooting Making the LCD monitor easier to see (LCD mode) 1 Press and hold [Q.MENU] until quick setting screen is displayed. Q.MENU 2 Select indication at the right end (initial setting: [OFF]) using q, select mode using e/r and press [MENU/SET]. SELECT 38 VQT1L50 EXIT Mode Uses Brightness of the LCD monitor automatically changes AUTO POWER LCD depending on brightness of the environment. The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see POWER even when taking pictures LCD outdoors.
Advanced-Shooting Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash ■ Flash setting r :AUTO The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. A A Photo flash • Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items. ■ Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash setting of the built-in flash according to the scene to be recorded. 1 Press q [<]. 2 Press e/r or q [<] to switch the flash setting.
Advanced-Shooting ■ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. ( : Available, — : Not available, : Initial setting) *2 *2 *2 It becomes Forced Flash ON [t], when the backlight compensation function is activated. • The flash setting may change when you change the recording mode. Change the flash setting again if necessary. • Flash settings are retained even if you switch the camera off.
Advanced-Shooting ■ The available flash range to take pictures in intelligent ISO are as follows: ISO LIMIT Available flash range ISO MAX400 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 3.7 m (12.14 feet) (Wide) 40 cm (1.31 feet) to 2.0 m (6.56 feet) (Tele) ISO MAX800 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 5.3 m (17.39 feet) (Wide) 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.9 m (9.51 feet) (Tele) ISO MAX 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 6.6 m 1250 (21.65 feet) (Wide) 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 3.6 m (11.81 feet) (Tele) ■ Shutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode Shutter speed (sec.
Advanced-Shooting Taking Close-up Pictures (AF w Macro Shooting) This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures approaching the subject at a distance up to 5 cm (0.16 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 ×). 1 Press r (w) • Macro shooting starts. ■ Focus range 5 cm (0.16 feet) W T 42 VQT1L50 Changes gradually 30 cm (0.98 feet) • Use a tripod and the self-timer for best results.
Advanced-Shooting Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Press w [ ]. 2 Select shutter speed using e/r or w [ ]. SELFTIMER OFF 10SEC. 2SEC. or SELECT SET 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to set. • When 5 seconds pass without any operation, the setting selected at the time is automatically adopted. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take a picture.
Advanced-Shooting Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. 1 Press e [C] to display [EXPOSURE] and press w/q to compensate the exposure. EXPOSURE Over exposed SELECT B EXIT A Compensate the exposure toward negative. Properly Exposed A The exposure compensation value • You can compensate from -2 EV to +2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Advanced-Shooting Auto Bracket Recording 3 pictures are taken in succession, automatically changing the exposure. The pictures are based on the selected compensation range after setting the exposure (P44). 1 Press e (C) several times to display [B AUTO BRACKET] and set the compensation range of the exposure using w/q. AUTO BRACKET SELECT • The auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off. (Same occurs in [POWER SAVE].
Advanced-Shooting Scene Mode Set the recording/playback switch to the recording [ ]. (P18) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. • Refer to P47 to 52 for details about the modes. 1 Press [MODE], select [SCENE MODE] using e/r and press [MENU/SET]. ■ Scene mode help [ INFORMATION] • To see explanations about the scene modes, press [DISPLAY] while a scene mode is selected in step 2.
Advanced-Shooting Refer to P46 for details on selecting a scene menu. T Portrait 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 [ISO100]. e Soft skin mode The camera detects the face or skin area to achieve a smoother appearance than portrait mode.
Advanced-Shooting Refer to P46 for details on selecting a scene menu. U Sports mode Allows you to shoot fast moving subjects (e.g. outdoor sports). • Suitable for daylight shooting, 5 m (16.4 feet) or more away from the subject. • When shooting fast moving subjects indoors, Sensitivity will be the same as when you have set ISO limit in intelligent ISO to [ISO MAX800]. • The digital zoom is fixed to [OFF].
Advanced-Shooting Refer to P46 for details on selecting a scene menu. a Party mode Use to take pictures at wedding receptions, indoor parties, etc. Both the people and the background can be shot with natural brightness using the flash and slow shutter speed. ■ Technique for Party mode • Use the flash. • Use a tripod and the self-timer for best results. • Rotate the zoom lever to Wide (1 ×), about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject.
Advanced-Shooting Refer to P46 for details on selecting a scene menu. • The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to Z. • Sensitivity will be the same as when you have set ISO limit in intelligent ISO to [ISO MAX400]. • If you turn on the camera in [BABY1] / [BABY2], age will be displayed for about 5 seconds. • Actual age displays depend on the [LANGUAGE] setting. • If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.
Advanced-Shooting Refer to P46 for details on selecting a scene menu. 1. Select [h 2M], [i 2.5M] or [j 2M] using e/r and press [MENU/SET]. 2. Press the shutter button fully to take pictures. Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. ■ Number of recordable pictures Built-in memory: Approx.15 Card: Approx.15 to 100 (max.) • The burst speed changes depending on the recording conditions.
Advanced-Shooting Refer to P46 for details on selecting a scene menu. Z Fireworks mode b Snow mode Take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. Exposure and white balance are adjusted to make the white of the snow stand out. ■ Technique for Fireworks mode • Shutter speed becomes slower so use a tripod. • You cannot change the white balance setting. • This is most effective on subjects 10 m (32.8 feet) or more from the camera.
Advanced-Shooting Motion Picture Mode Set the recording/playback switch to the recording [ ]. (P18) 1 Press [MODE], select [P MOTION PICTURE] using e/ r, and press [MENU/SET] again. REC MODE • If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. ■ Changing the aspect ratio and the picture quality settings 1 Press [MENU/SET]. INTELLIGENT NORMAL PICTURE SCENE MODE MOTION PICTURE 2 Press e/r to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then press q.
Advanced-Shooting ■ When the aspect ratio setting is [j] Item Picture size fps 30fps16:9 10fps16:9 848 × 480 pixels 848 × 480 pixels 30 fps 10 fps • fps (frame per second); This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second. • 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.
Advanced-Shooting Vacation Date Recording By setting the departure and return dates, you can record which date of the vacation you take a picture. The day of the vacation A is shown when you play a picture and you can add it to the picture for printing with [TEXT STAMP] (P76). • When you play back a picture, the date on which it was taken is displayed. 4 Press r to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. SETUP BEEP GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE ECONOMY AUTO REVIEW SELECT OFF SET 2 SEC.
Advanced-Shooting 8 Take a picture. 1ST DAY 10:00 JAN. 15. 2008 A • The day of the vacation A appears for about 5 seconds after setting the travel dates and when the camera is turned on when the travel date is set. • When [TRAVEL DATE] is set, [ ] appears on the lower right of the screen. (It is not displayed if the current date is after the return date.) ■ 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 Destination 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. (P17) 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press w. 2 Press r to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press q. 3 Press e/r to select [WORLD TIME] and then press q.
Advanced-Shooting ■ Setting the travel destination area (Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 on P57.) 1 Press e to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. WORLD TIME DESTINATION HOME CANCEL SELECT SET A Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. • If you are setting the travel destination area for the first time, the date and time are displayed as shown in the screen above.
Advanced-Shooting Using the [REC] Mode Menu Setting the color/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).
Advanced-Shooting Press [ Z ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) [PICTURE SIZE] / [QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality Q that matches your use of the pictures A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the difference on the camera’s screen, the more the pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a computer monitor.
Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) [ASPECT RATIO] i Setting the aspect ratio of pictures 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.
Advanced-Shooting Press [ J ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) [SENSITIVITY] [WHITE BALANCE] Setting the light sensitivity K ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity of the image sensor to light. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] according to the brightness.
Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) ■ Auto White Balance (AWB) Use of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the subject is surrounded by many light sources or there are no white or whitish objects in the frame, auto white balance adjustment may not operate properly. In this case, set the white balance to a mode except [AWB] manually.
Advanced-Shooting Press [ M ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) [AF MODE] / [QUICK AF] Setting the focus method ■ AF MODE Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition. 5-area-focusing: The camera focuses on any of 5 focus areas. This is effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen. WH 1-area-focusing (high speed): The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.
Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) [BURST] Shooting in quick succession When you press and hold the shutter button several pictures are taken in succession. Burst mode Burst speed 2.5 fps * Number of recordable pictures Depending on Max. 4 frames the remaining capacity of the H built-in memory Max. 7 / card. frames Approx. 2 fps G * The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.
Advanced-Shooting Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) [STABILIZER] This feature detects jitter and corrects for it MODE1 (7) MODE2 (8) OFF The stabilizer operates continuously and can assist during photo composition. The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed. There is a greater stabilizing effect. When image stabilization is not desired. e.g. When using a tripod.
Advanced-Viewing Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) • Depending on the recorded picture and the setting, the following icons will appear. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens. JAN. 15.
Advanced-Viewing Displaying Pictures by Recording Date ( You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar function. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] several times to display the calendar screen.
Advanced-Viewing Using the Playback Zoom 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [3] [T] to enlarge the picture. CANCEL DELETE • 3: 1×➝2×➝4×➝8×➝16× • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [3] [T], the magnification becomes higher. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second to check the position of the section enlarged.
Advanced-Viewing Playing Back Pictures Automatically (a Slide Show) Set the recording/playback switch to the playback [Q]. (P18) Playing back pictures automatically in order. Recommended when viewing on TV screen, etc. [a 1 Press [MODE], select SLIDE SHOW] using e/r and press [MENU/SET]. PLAYBACK MODE NORMAL PLAY SLIDE SHOW CATEGORY PLAY FAVORITE PLAY SET SELECT 2 Select a slide show item with e/r and press [MENU/SET].
Advanced-Viewing Searching by Recording Information ( Category Play) Set the recording/playback switch to the playback [Q]. (P18) You can perform category playback by classifying pictures according to the recording information such as scene mode ([PORTRAIT], [SCENERY], etc.). 1 Press [MODE], select [ CATEGORY PLAY] using e/r and press [MENU/SET]. PLAYBACK MODE NORMAL PLAY SLIDE SHOW CATEGORY PLAY FAVORITE PLAY SET SELECT Category search starts.
Advanced-Viewing • When one of the following operations is done, the category playback mode [ ] is canceled. – Changes the mode to other playback mode or to recording mode – Turns the camera [OFF] ■ To perform category slide show 1. On step 2, select category with e/r/ w/q you want to play back and press [DISPLAY]. 2. Select [START] using e and press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P70 for details on slide show. • Motion pictures cannot be played back in slide show.
Advanced-Viewing Playing Back Motion Pictures Press w/q to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ ]/[ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]A and then press e to play back. A PLAY MOTION PICTURE B 10:00 JAN. 15. 2008 • The motion picture recording time B is displayed on the LCD monitor. After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the bottom right of the LCD monitor. For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s]. • The cursor displayed during playback corresponds to e/r/w/q.
Advanced-Viewing Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press e/r to select the menu item and then press q. SELECT [CALENDAR] Seaching pictures at the date You can search pictures by recording date using the calendar function. PLAYBACK CALENDAR TITLE EDIT TEXT STAMP RESIZE TRIMMING • When saving the edited picture in [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] and [ASPECT CONV.
Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) ■ Common operation Press e/r to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/ SET]. PLAYBACK CALENDAR TITLE EDIT TEXT STAMP RESIZE TRIMMING SELECT Text Cursor Blank SINGLE MULTI SET • Title edit cannot be used on the following pictures.
Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) ■ Delete the title (for [SINGLE] only) 1. In step 2 when [SINGLE] is selected, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. • Registered text can be displayed on the screen of this unit. (Displayed on slide if too many texts are input.) • The name setting of [BABY] or [PET] mode can be registered by using the same operation as “Single setting”.
Advanced-Viewing ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) Press [ 3 Press e/r/w/q to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE] or [TITLE] and change the settings for the item, and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced-Viewing ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) Press [ e [RESIZE] Making the picture smaller 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 uploaded to a website. Select [e RESIZE] from playback menu (P74). 1 Press w/q to select the picture and then press r.
Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) 4 Press the shutter button. [TRIMMING] f Enlarging a picture and trimming it Use this function when you trim unnecessary parts of the recorded picture. Select [f TRIMMING] from playback menu (P74). 1 Press w/q to select the picture and then press r. TRIMMING 5 Press e to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) [ASPECT CONV.] i Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 picture 3 Press w/q to determine the horizontal position and press the shutter button to set. You can convert pictures taken with a [j] aspect ratio to a [i] or a [h] aspect ratio. Select [i ASPECT CONV.] from playback menu (P74). 1 Select [i] or [h] using e/r and then press [MENU/SET]. PLAYBACK ASPECT CONV. ROTATE ROTATE DISP.
Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) [ROTATE] / [ROTATE DISP.] b To display the picture rotated j This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90° increments. ■ Rotate (The picture is rotated manually.) Select [b ROTATE] from playback menu (P74). • When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF], [ROTATE] function is disabled.
Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) [FAVORITE] ★ Setting your favorite pictures You can do the following if a mark [★] has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back the pictures set as favorite. (P72) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. (P70) • Delete all the pictures not set as favorites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPT ★]) (P35) • Print only the pictures set as favorites.
Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) [DPOF PRINT] l Setting the picture to be printed and the number of prints DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a 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. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
Advanced-Viewing ■ To cancel all settings After the common operation. 1 Press e to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. CANCEL ALL DPOF CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS? YES NO SELECT SET 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • DPOF print settings on the built-in memory are canceled when a card is not inserted. DPOF print settings on the card are canceled when a card is inserted.
Advanced-Viewing Press [ ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) [PROTECT] g Preventing accidental erasure of the picture You can set protection for the pictures you do not want to delete to prevent them from accidental erasure. Select [g PROTECT] from playback menu (P74). ■ Common operation Press e/r to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced-Viewing ] to display the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) Press [ [COPY] Copying the picture data You can copy recorded picture data from the built-in memory to a card or vice versa. Select [ (P74). COPY] from playback menu 1 Press e/r to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. PLAYBACK 4 Press [MENU/SET] several times to close the menu.
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC • By connecting the camera to a computer, you can upload your pictures, then use the software on the included CDROM ([PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] 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, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software. 1 Turn on the camera and the PC.
Connecting to other equipment ■ Motion picture playback on a PC Use “QuickTime” (for Windows 2000/XP/ Vista) in the supplied CD-ROM when you play back motion pictures recorded on this camera on your PC. • Download [QuickTime6.5.2 for Windows] from the following website and install it on your PC when you use Windows98/ 98SE/Me. http://www.apple.com/support/ downloads/quicktime652forwindows.html • The software is a standard Macintosh feature. ■ Folder composition Folders appear as follows.
Connecting to other equipment • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • While [ACCESS] is being displayed, do not disconnect the USB connection cable. • When using Windows PC, click Safety Remove Hardware icon on the task trey first to remove USB cable. When the icon is not displayed, make sure the connection screen is not displayed, and turn the camera [OFF] to remove.
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing on the LCD monitor. Make the necessary settings on your printer beforehand. (Read your printer’s operating instructions.) 1 Turn on the camera and the printer. 2 Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied).
Connecting to other equipment ■ Printing the selected picture (making a single print) 1 Press w/q to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. PictBridge PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT SELECT MULTI PRINT PRINT • A message displays for about 2 seconds. 2 Press e to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. SINGLE SELECT PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM.OF PRINTS PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT CANCEL A SELECT OFF SET • Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing.
Connecting to other equipment • When you select [DPOF PICTURE], [DPOF SET] is selectable. When you select [DPOF SET], refer to P83. • Press [MENU/SET] when you wish to cancel printing halfway. • When you select [MULTI SELECT], [SELECT ALL] or [FAVORITE], the print confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] and perform printing. • When the number of prints exceeds 1,000, [PRINTING --- PICTURES DO YOU WANT TO PROCEED?] appears on the print confirmation screen.
Connecting to other equipment • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when the cable disconnection warning icon [K] is indicated. (Depending on the printer, the icon may not be displayed.) • If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. If this happens during printing, press [MENU/SET] and stop printing at once. If not printing, disconnect the USB connection cable.
Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ■ Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) • Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P23) • Turn the camera and the TV off. 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [c] mark facing the [q] mark on the [AV OUT] socket. • Hold B and then insert or pull the AV cable straight. 2 Connect the AV cable to the video input and the audio input sockets of the TV.
Others Screen Display The LCD monitor shows the status of the camera.
Others In playback 1 18 17 2 3 4 5 6 PLAY MOTION PICTURE 16 1ST DAY 15 14 10 00 DEC 1 2007 13 In Playback Playback mode (P18) Number of DPOF prints (P83) Protected picture (P85) Motion pictures with audio (P53) Picture size (P60) Quality (P60) In Motion picture mode (P53) : [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [ ] (4:3) [ ]/[ ] (16:9) 7 Battery indication (P25) 8 Folder/File number (P88) : Built-in memory (P16) : Card (P16) 9 Picture number/Total pictures 10 Cable disconnection warning icon (P93) Motion picture recording t
Others 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. • Do not leave the unit in your pants pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full bag etc. • Take care not to drop or knock the bag that you inserted the unit in as it may strongly shock the unit. • A strong shock may break the lens, screen or outer case and cause the camera to malfunction.
Others ■ 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.
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: ALKALINE/Ni-MH]/[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: OXYRIDE] 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 of the card cannot be recognized by this camera. Format the card again with this camera. Save your data to your computer, then use this unit to reformat the card. (P23) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN] 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 while the camera is in the recording mode. (P23) ■ Batteries and power supply Conditions The camera turns off immediately even when battery power is full. The remaining battery power is low even if new batteries are inserted.
Others Conditions The subject is not focused properly. Causes The focus range varies depending on the recording mode. Set the proper recording mode for the distance to the subject. Is the subject out of the focus range? (P28, 42) Have you taken a picture with jitter? The subject is not focused until the shutter button is pressed halfway. The recorded picture When taking a picture in shaded areas or indoors, the shutter is blurred.
Others ■ LCD Conditions The LCD monitor sometimes turns off although the camera is turned on. The brightness of the LCD monitor becomes dark or bright for a moment. The LCD monitor flickers indoors. Causes The LCD turns off immediately after using the flash while it recharges. The LCD may turn off immediately after setting to recording mode while it recharges.
Others ■ Playback Conditions Pictures rotate unexpectedly. Causes One of the features of this unit can automatically detect when you have turned the camera sideways 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.] (P81) to [OFF] so that the camera does not rotate these kinds of pictures for you.
Others ■ Connecting to a TV, computer or printer Conditions The picture does not appear on the television. The TV screen is disturbed or displayed in monochrome. The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different. Causes Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? Set the TV to video input mode.
Others Conditions When the shutter button is pressed halfway, a red lamp turns on sometimes. The AF assist lamp does not turn on. Causes In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P66) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. 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.
Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • 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. ■ Number of recordable pictures Aspect ratio : 8M Picture size (3264 × 2448 pixels) G H Quality Built-in Memory 5 11 (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 24MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB : 7M (3264 × 2176 pixels) : 4.5M EZ (2560 × 1712 pixels) G H G 6 12 3 7 16 34 68 135 270 550 1080 2210 4450 7 16 33 69 135 260 530 1070 2110 4300 8660 Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others ■ Available recording time (In Motion picture mode) Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Information for your safety DC 3 V 1.5 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera Effective pixels: 8,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5˝ CCD Total pixels: 8,320,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3 × zoom, f=5.5 to 16.5 mm [35 mm film camera equivalent: 33 to 100 mm] / F2.8 to F5.1 Digital zoom: Max. 4 × Extended optical zoom: Max. 4.
Others ISO sensitivity: Shutter speed: White balance: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Recording media: Picture size: Still picture: Motion picture: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Motion pictures: Interface Digital: AUTO/ 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 [HIGH SENS.
Others Analog video / audio: Terminal DIGITAL/AV OUT: DC IN: Dimensions: Mass (Weight): Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: 112 VQT1L50 NTSC / PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output (monaural) Dedicated jack (8 pin) Type1 jack (Only when using DC coupler) 3.77˝ (W) × 2.44˝ (H) × 1.23˝ (D) (95.7 mm (W) × 62.0 mm (H) × 31.2 mm (D)) (excluding the projection part) Approx. 0.28 lb/129 g (excluding Memory Card and battery) Approx. 0.
Others Digital Camera Accessory System DC coupler: DMW-DCC2 AC Adaptor: DMW-AC6PP ■ Connecting DC coupler and AC adapter to the camera Read operating instructions on how to connect the DC coupler to the camera. • Purchase DC coupler and AC adaptor together. You cannot use either of them individually. Soft Case: DMW-CLZ10 Semi Hard Case: DMW-CHTZ3 SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card 16 GB SDHC Memory Card .... RP-SDV16GU1K 8 GB SDHC Memory Card ...... RP-SDV08GU1K 4 GB SDHC Memory Card ......
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 Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.
Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. Request for Service Notice: (USA Only) • Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide 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 Infantería, Km. 9.
Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA(7262). For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
Others Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
Others Précautions à prendre (Pour le Canada seulement) AVERTISSEMENT: POUR RÉDUIRE TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE, DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU DE DOMMAGE, * N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE, À L’HUMIDITÉ, AUX GOUTTES OU ÉCLABOUSSURES ET ASSUREZ-VOUS QU’AUCUN OBJET OU VASE REMPLI DE LIQUIDE NE SOIT PLACÉ SUR L’APPAREIL. * N’UTILISEZ QUE LES ACCESSOIRES RECOMMANDÉS. * NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU LE PANNEAU ARRIÈRE) ; AUCUNE PIÈCE INTERNE NE PEUT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
Others Évitez d’approcher l’appareil photo de tout équipement magnétisé (four à micro-ondes, téléviseur, équipement de jeux vidéo, etc.). • Si vous utilisez l’appareil photo à proximité d’un téléviseur, les radiations électromagnétiques pourraient nuire au son et à l’image. • N’utilisez pas l’appareil photo à proximité d’un téléphone cellulaire; cela pourrait entraîner un bruit nuisible à l’image et au son.
Others Index A D Access indication .................................... 25 Aerial photo mode .................................. 52 AF/AE lock .............................................. 30 AF area ................................................... 28 AF assist lamp ........................................ 66 AF mode ................................................. 64 Aspect convert ........................................ 80 Aspect ratio............................................. 61 Auto bracket .
Others M R Macro shooting ....................................... 42 Maintenance ........................................... 97 Monitor.................................................... 21 Motion picture mode ............................... 53 Multi playback ......................................... 67 REC mode menu .................................... 59 Reset ...................................................... 23 Resize..................................................... 78 Rotate ..............
Others MEMO 123 VQT1L50
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