Panasonic DMC-LS1GN User Manual

Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No. DMC-LS1GNVQT0Q78Before use, please read theseinstructions completely.VQT0Q78ENG.book 1 ページ ２００５年２月１４日　

Preparation10VQT0Q7810 Zoom Lever (P38, 67)11 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P45)12 Mode Dial (P29)13 Shutter Button (P30)14 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P

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Preparation11VQT0Q78Quick GuideThis is the overview of the procedure to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each operation, be sure to r

Preparation12VQT0Q78About the Batteries∫ Usable batteries¢The oxyride battery is a new type of non-rechargeable battery developed by Panasonic.Oxyride

Preparation13VQT0Q78∫ Unusable batteries• Operations by using the batteries listed above are not guaranteed. If the batteries listed above are used, l

Preparation14VQT0Q78• As the ambient temperature is low (10oC or less), the performance of the batteries will be deteriorated and the available record

Preparation15VQT0Q78• The battery life differs depending on the condition stored or used or environment.When you do not use batteries for a long perio

Preparation16VQT0Q78Recordable number in low temperatures(In normal picture mode)(Temperature: 0°C/Other recording conditions comply with CIPA standar

Preparation17VQT0Q78Inserting/Removing the Batteries• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.• Use oxyride batteries (supp

Preparation18VQT0Q78Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.• Prepare SD Memory Car

Preparation19VQT0Q78About the Built-in Memory/the Card∫ Built-in Memory [ ]When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the b

Before Use2VQT0Q78Before UseDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please rea

Preparation20VQT0Q78∫ Access to the built-in memory or the cardWhen pictures are being recorded onto the built-in memory (or the card), the access ind

Preparation21VQT0Q78Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size• If you select a larger picture size, you can print pictures clearly. When

Preparation22VQT0Q78Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)∫ Initial settingThe clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the fo

Preparation23VQT0Q78About the Setup Menu• Set the items if necessary. (Refer to P24– 26 for each menu item.)1 Turn the camera on.• The menu items depe

Preparation24VQT0Q78BATTERY TYPESelect the type of battery in use from the following 2 items.[ ALKALINE (LR6)/Ni-MH]:Alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batte

Preparation25VQT0Q78ECONOMY(Economy mode only)The battery life is saved by turning the LCD monitor off automatically while the camera is not in use. (

Preparation26VQT0Q78SCENE MENU[OFF]: Scene menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and the camera is operated in the scene mode

Preparation27VQT0Q78About the LCD Monitor∫ Selecting the screen to be usedA LCD monitor (LCD)Press the [DISPLAY] button to change the display.• When t

Preparation28VQT0Q78∫ Recording guide lineWhen you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you

Recording pictures (basic)29VQT0Q78Recording pictures (basic)Taking Pictures∫ The Mode DialThis camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds

Before Use3VQT0Q78∫ Care for the camera• Do not shake or cause impact to the camera. The camera may not be operated normally or recording of pictures

Recording pictures (basic)30VQT0Q78∫ Normal recordingThe camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightnes

Recording pictures (basic)31VQT0Q78∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/AE: Auto exposure)When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above p

Recording pictures (basic)32VQT0Q78∫ Focusing• The focus range is 50 cm – ¶ (Wide).• When you press the shutter button fully with one stroke, pictures

Recording pictures (basic)33VQT0Q78∫ Exposure• If you press the shutter button halfway when the exposure is not adequate, the indication of the apertu

Recording pictures (basic)34VQT0Q78Taking Pictures in Simple ModeThis mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the most basic functions app

Recording pictures (basic)35VQT0Q78∫ Other Settings in Simple modeIn Simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For details, refer to the pages

Recording pictures (basic)36VQT0Q78∫ The Backlight CompensationBacklight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. The subjects such

Recording pictures (basic)37VQT0Q78Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)1 Press 4.• The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds.• Press th

Recording pictures (basic)38VQT0Q78Using the Optical ZoomYou can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes

Recording pictures (basic)39VQT0Q78Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashWhen you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash acco

Before Use4VQT0Q78∫ If you will not be using the camera for a long time• Store the batteries in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperat

Recording pictures (basic)40VQT0Q78∫ Available flash settings by recording modeThe available flash settings depend on the recording mode.(±: Available

Recording pictures (basic)41VQT0Q78∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting¢The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting. (P66)• Do n

Recording pictures (basic)42VQT0Q78Taking Pictures with the Self-timer1 Select the self-timer mode.: Self-timer set to 10 seconds;: Self-timer set to

Recording pictures (basic)43VQT0Q78Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of br

Recording pictures (basic)44VQT0Q78Taking Pictures using Auto BracketIn this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter

Recording pictures (basic)45VQT0Q78Optical Image StabilizerThis mode recognises and compensates jitter. You can reduce blurring caused by jitter espec

Recording pictures (basic)46VQT0Q78Taking Pictures using Burst Mode1 Select the burst mode.: High speed;: Low speed;:Unlimited¢;No display: cancelled¢

Recording pictures (basic)47VQT0Q78• Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode.• When the self-timer is used, the number of record

Playback (basic)48VQT0Q78Playback (basic)Playing Back PicturesWhen a card is not inserted, the picture data in the built-in memory appear. When a card

Playback (basic)49VQT0Q789 Pictures Multi Playback1 Switch to multi screen.(The illustration shows the screen when the card is used.)2 Select the pict

Before Use5VQT0Q78About These Operating InstructionsPlease note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this

Playback (basic)50VQT0Q78Using the Playback Zoom1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] to enlarge the picture.• When you rotate the zoom lever towards [

Playback (basic)51VQT0Q78Deleting PicturesWhen a card is not inserted, the picture data in the built-in memory will be deleted. When a card is inserte

Playback (basic)52VQT0Q783 Delete the pictures.• It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at once.∫ To delete all pictures1 Select [ALL DELETE].

Recording pictures (advanced)53VQT0Q78Recording pictures (advanced)Using the Mode DialIn economy mode, the camera reduces the brightness of the LCD mo

Recording pictures (advanced)54VQT0Q78This mode allows you to record motion images.1 Select [MOTION RATE].• [10fps]:Recording motion images for a long

Recording pictures (advanced)55VQT0Q78∫ Available recording time (seconds)• The recordable time is an approximation.• The picture size is fixed to 320

Recording pictures (advanced)56VQT0Q78Set the mode dial to the scene mode to display the scene menu.When [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP] menu (P23) is set

Recording pictures (advanced)57VQT0Q78Select this mode when you want to take pictures of people.This mode allows you to make the subject stand out and

Recording pictures (advanced)58VQT0Q78This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. The camera focuses on a distant subject preferential

Recording pictures (advanced)59VQT0Q78This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in

6VQT0Q78ContentsBefore UseInformation for Your Safety...2About These Operating Instructions ... 5PreparationStandard Accesso

Recording pictures (advanced)60VQT0Q78This mode allows you to take a picture according to the atmosphere of the situation (e.g. a wedding reception, a

Recording Menu Settings61VQT0Q78Recording Menu SettingsUsing the [REC] mode menuSetting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create

Recording Menu Settings62VQT0Q78This function allows you to reproduce a white colour closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under su

Recording Menu Settings63VQT0Q78∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set )Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually.1 Set t

Recording Menu Settings64VQT0Q78ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becom

Recording Menu Settings65VQT0Q78You can select 2 types of quality (compression rate) according to the usage of the picture.• Pictures may appear like

Recording Menu Settings66VQT0Q78• When setting to 3-area-focusing, pictures may become still while being focused on, however, this is not a malfunctio

Recording Menu Settings67VQT0Q78It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 3 times with the optical zoom 4 more times with the digi

Playback (advanced)68VQT0Q78Playback (advanced)Playing Back Motion Images∫ Motion imagesSelect the picture with the motion image icon [ ] and play bac

Playback (advanced)69VQT0Q78Using the [PLAY] mode menuYou can use various functions in playback mode such as a rotating function or protections for re

7VQT0Q78Playback (advanced)Playing Back Motion Images ...68Using the [PLAY] mode menu ...69• Displaying pictures in a dire

Playback (advanced)70VQT0Q78This mode allows you to display pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically or pictures rotated in [ROTATE] functio

Playback (advanced)71VQT0Q782 Select the direction to rotate the picture.• When you play back pictures on a PC, you cannot play back pictures keeping

Playback (advanced)72VQT0Q78∫ Single settingSelect the picture and set the number of prints.• The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.• The numb

Playback (advanced)73VQT0Q78• DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you print pictures with printers supporting PictBridge. (P85)• DPOF is

Playback (advanced)74VQT0Q78∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settingsPerform the same operation as in “Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number o

Playback (advanced)75VQT0Q78∫ SD Slide ShowIf you insert a card including the SD Slide Show edited with the [SD Viewer for DSC] which is in the suppli

Playback (advanced)76VQT0Q78• [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels• [1280]: 1280k960 pixels• [640]: 640k480 pixels3 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it.• When you sel

Playback (advanced)77VQT0Q782 Enlarge or decrease the picture.3 Shift the picture and press the shutter button to set.4 Select [YES] or [NO] and set i

Playback (advanced)78VQT0Q78Use this function when you want to copy recorded picture data from the built-in memory to the card and vice versa.1 Select

Playback (advanced)79VQT0Q78• If you copy the data from the built-in memory to the card, we recommend using a card which has more free space than the

Preparation8VQT0Q78PreparationStandard AccessoriesBefore using your camera, check the contents.1 BatteriesAA Oxyride batteries2 USB Connection Cable3

Playback (advanced)80VQT0Q78• Usually, it is not necessary to format the built-in memory and the card. Format them when the message [BUILT-IN MEMORY E

Playback (advanced)81VQT0Q78Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen∫ Playing back pictures with video cable (supplied)• Turn the camera and the TV off.1

Connecting to a PC or Printer82VQT0Q78Connecting to a PC or PrinterBefore Connecting to the PC or the Printer[ : USB MODE]Select the USB communication

Connecting to a PC or Printer83VQT0Q78Connecting to a PCIf you use Windows® 98/98SE, install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer.(When

Connecting to a PC or Printer84VQT0Q78∫ Folder CompositionThe folder structure of the built-in memory, the card or MultiMediaCard is displayed as the

Connecting to a PC or Printer85VQT0Q78Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterBy connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge

Connecting to a PC or Printer86VQT0Q78∫ Single picture1 Select a picture to be printed.• A message disappears in about 2 seconds.2 Set the print setti

Connecting to a PC or Printer87VQT0Q78•[PAGE LAYOUT](Possible layouts on the camera)3 Select [PRINT START] and then print out the picture.• Press the

Connecting to a PC or Printer88VQT0Q78∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advanceWhen the printer supports the date printing by DPOF se

Others89VQT0Q78OthersScreen Display∫ In recording1 Recording mode2 Flash mode (P39)3Burst (P46)4 White balance (P62)5 ISO sensitivity (P64)6 Focus (P3

Preparation9VQT0Q78Names of the Components1 Lens (P3)2 Self-timer Indicator (P42)3 Flash (P39)4 LCD Monitor (P27, 89)5 Status Indicator (P13, 17, 53)6

Others90VQT0Q78∫ Recording in simple mode1 Flash mode (P39)2 Focus (P30)3 Picture mode (P34): Jitter alert (P32)4 Battery indication (P13)5 Pictures r

Others91VQT0Q78∫ In playback1 Playback mode2 Number of DPOF prints (P71)3 Protected picture (P73)4 Picture size (P64): In Motion image mode5 Quality (

Others92VQT0Q78Cautions for UseIn the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the u

Others93VQT0Q78∫ CardDo not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static elec

Others94VQT0Q78Message DisplayConfirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.Major messages are described below

Others95VQT0Q78[MEMORY CARD ERRORFORMAT THIS CARD?]The format of the card cannot be recognised by the camera. Format the card again with the camera.[P

Others96VQT0Q78TroubleshootingIf you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved.Carry out the [RESET] i

Others97VQT0Q78∫ LCD monitor1: The brightness of the screen becomes dark or bright for a moment.• This phenomenon appears when pressing the shutter bu

Others98VQT0Q783: The card is not recognised by the PC.(The built-in memory is recognised.)• Disconnect the USB connection cable and then connect it a

Others99VQT0Q78SpecificationsDigital Camera: Information for your safety Camera Effective pixels: 4,000,000 pixelsImage sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixe