Panasonic DMC-LS1PP User Manual

Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No. DMC-LS1PPBefore connecting, operating oradjusting this product, please readthe instructions completely.V

Preparation10VQT0Q58Names of the Components1Lens (P4)2 Self-timer Indicator (P43)3 Flash (P40)4 LCD Monitor (P28, 90)5 Status Indicator (P14, 18, 54)6

Others100VQT0Q58SpecificationsDigital Camera: Information for your safety Camera Effective pixels: 4,000,000 pixelsImage sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pix

Others101VQT0Q58Flash: Flash range: (ISO AUTO)Approx. 30 cm (0.98 feet)– 4.2 m (13.8 feet) (WIde)AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/Re

Others102VQT0Q58Digital Camera Accessory System* NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.Accessor

Others103VQT0Q58Digital Camera Accessory Order Form(For USA Customers)In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories.

Others104VQT0Q58Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Servi

Others105VQT0Q58Limited Warranty (For USA Only)PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICAOne Panasonic

Others106VQT0Q58Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call1-800-272-7033.For assistance in Puerto Rico call

Others107VQT0Q58Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)Product RepairsWeb Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportYou can purchase parts, acc

Others108VQT0Q58OthersIndexAAC Adaptor ...84, 86Access Indication ...21AF Mode ..

Others109VQT0Q58OOperational sound ...26Optical Image Stabilizer ...46Optical Zoom ...

Preparation11VQT0Q5810 Zoom Lever (P39, 68)11 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P46)12 Mode Dial (P30)13 Shutter Button (P31)14 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P

Others110VQT0Q58OthersSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolÉsta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar y reproduci

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Preparation12VQT0Q58Quick GuideThis is the overview of the procedure to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each operation, be sure to r

Preparation13VQT0Q58About the Batteries∫ Usable batteries¢The oxyride battery is a new type of non-rechargeable battery developed by Panasonic.Oxyride

Preparation14VQT0Q58∫ Unusable batteries• Operations by using the batteries listed above are not guaranteed. If the batteries listed above are used, l

Preparation15VQT0Q58• As the ambient temperature is low [10oC (50oF) or less], the performance of the batteries will be deteriorated and the available

Preparation16VQT0Q58• The battery life differs depending on the condition stored or used or environment.When you do not use batteries for a long perio

Preparation17VQT0Q58Recordable number in low temperatures(In normal picture mode)(Temperature: 0°C (32°F)/Other recording conditions comply with CIPA

Preparation18VQT0Q58Inserting/Removing the Batteries• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.• Use oxyride batteries (supp

Preparation19VQT0Q58Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.• Prepare SD Memory Car

Before Use2VQT0Q58Before UseDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please rea

Preparation20VQT0Q58About 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

Preparation21VQT0Q58∫ Access to the built-in memory or the cardWhen pictures are being recorded onto the built-in memory (or the card), the access ind

Preparation22VQT0Q58Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size• If you select a larger picture size, you can print pictures clearly. When

Preparation23VQT0Q58Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)∫ Initial settingThe clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the fo

Preparation24VQT0Q58About the Setup Menu• Set the items if necessary. (Refer to P25– 27 for each menu item.)1 Turn the camera on.• The menu items depe

Preparation25VQT0Q58BATTERY TYPESelect the type of battery in use from the following 2 items.[ ALKALINE (LR6)/Ni-MH]:Alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batte

Preparation26VQT0Q58ECONOMY(Economy mode only)The battery life is saved by turning the LCD monitor off automatically while the camera is not in use. (

Preparation27VQT0Q58SCENE MENU[OFF]: Scene menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and the camera is operated in the scene mode

Preparation28VQT0Q58About the LCD Monitor∫ Selecting the screen to be usedA LCD monitor (LCD)Press the [DISPLAY] button to change the display.• When t

Preparation29VQT0Q58∫ Recording guide lineWhen you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you

Before Use3VQT0Q58FCC Note: (U.S. only)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa

Recording pictures (basic)30VQT0Q58Recording pictures (basic)Taking Pictures∫ The Mode DialThis camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds

Recording pictures (basic)31VQT0Q58∫ Normal recordingThe camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightnes

Recording pictures (basic)32VQT0Q58∫ 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)33VQT0Q58∫ Focusing• The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) – ¶.• When you press the shutter button fully with one stroke, pic

Recording pictures (basic)34VQT0Q58∫ Exposure• If you press the shutter button halfway when the exposure is not adequate, the indication of the apertu

Recording pictures (basic)35VQT0Q58Taking Pictures in Simple ModeThis mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the most basic functions app

Recording pictures (basic)36VQT0Q58∫ Other Settings in Simple modeIn Simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For details, refer to the pages

Recording pictures (basic)37VQT0Q58∫ The Backlight CompensationBacklight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. The subjects such

Recording pictures (basic)38VQT0Q58Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)1 Press 4.• The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds.• Press th

Recording pictures (basic)39VQT0Q58Using the Optical ZoomYou can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes

Before Use4VQT0Q58∫ 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)40VQT0Q58Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashWhen you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash acco

Recording pictures (basic)41VQT0Q58∫ Available flash settings by recording modeThe available flash settings depend on the recording mode.(±: Available

Recording pictures (basic)42VQT0Q58∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting¢The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting. (P67)• Do n

Recording pictures (basic)43VQT0Q58Taking Pictures with the Self-timer1 Select the self-timer mode.: Self-timer set to 10 seconds;: Self-timer set to

Recording pictures (basic)44VQT0Q58Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of br

Recording pictures (basic)45VQT0Q58Taking Pictures using Auto BracketIn this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter

Recording pictures (basic)46VQT0Q58Optical Image StabilizerThis mode recognizes and compensates jitter. You can reduce blurring caused by jitter espec

Recording pictures (basic)47VQT0Q58Taking Pictures using Burst Mode1 Select the burst mode.: High speed;: Low speed;: Unlimited¢;No display: canceled¢

Recording pictures (basic)48VQT0Q58• Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode.• When the self-timer is used, the number of record

Playback (basic)49VQT0Q58Playback (basic)Playing Back PicturesWhen a card is not inserted, the picture data in the built-in memory appear. When a card

Before Use5VQT0Q58∫ 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

Playback (basic)50VQT0Q589 Pictures Multi Playback1 Switch to multi screen.(The illustration shows the screen when the card is used.)2 Select the pict

Playback (basic)51VQT0Q58Using the Playback Zoom1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] to enlarge the picture.• When you rotate the zoom lever towards [

Playback (basic)52VQT0Q58Deleting PicturesWhen a card is not inserted, the picture data in the built-in memory will be deleted. When a card is inserte

Playback (basic)53VQT0Q583 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)54VQT0Q58Recording pictures (advanced)Using the Mode DialIn economy mode, the camera reduces the brightness of the LCD mo

Recording pictures (advanced)55VQT0Q58This mode allows you to record motion images.1 Select [MOTION RATE].• [10fps]:Recording motion images for a long

Recording pictures (advanced)56VQT0Q58∫ Available recording time (seconds)• The recordable time is an approximation.• The picture size is fixed to 320

Recording pictures (advanced)57VQT0Q58Set the mode dial to the scene mode to display the scene menu.When [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP] menu (P24) is set

Recording pictures (advanced)58VQT0Q58Select this mode when you want to take pictures of people.This mode allows you to make the subject stand out and

Recording pictures (advanced)59VQT0Q58This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. The camera focuses on a distant subject preferential

Before Use6VQT0Q58About These Operating InstructionsPlease note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this

Recording pictures (advanced)60VQT0Q58This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in

Recording pictures (advanced)61VQT0Q58This mode allows you to take a picture according to the atmosphere of the situation (e.g. a wedding reception, a

Recording Menu Settings62VQT0Q58Recording Menu SettingsUsing the [REC] mode menuSetting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create

Recording Menu Settings63VQT0Q58This function allows you to reproduce a white color closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sun

Recording Menu Settings64VQT0Q58∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set )Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually.1 Set t

Recording Menu Settings65VQT0Q58ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becom

Recording Menu Settings66VQT0Q58You can select 2 types of quality (compression rate) according to the usage of the picture.• Pictures may appear like

Recording Menu Settings67VQT0Q58• When setting to 3-area-focusing, pictures may become still while being focused on, however, this is not a malfunctio

Recording Menu Settings68VQT0Q58It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 3 times with the optical zoom 4 more times with the digi

Playback (advanced)69VQT0Q58Playback (advanced)Playing Back Motion Images∫ Motion imagesSelect the picture with the motion image icon [ ] and play bac

7VQT0Q58ContentsBefore UseInformation for Your Safety...2About These Operating Instructions ...6PreparationStandard Accessor

Playback (advanced)70VQT0Q58Using the [PLAY] mode menuYou can use various functions in playback mode such as a rotating function or protections for re

Playback (advanced)71VQT0Q58This mode allows you to display pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically or pictures rotated in [ROTATE] functio

Playback (advanced)72VQT0Q582 Select the direction to rotate the picture.• When you play back pictures on a PC, you cannot play back pictures keeping

Playback (advanced)73VQT0Q58∫ 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)74VQT0Q58• DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you print pictures with printers supporting PictBridge. (P86)• DPOF is

Playback (advanced)75VQT0Q58∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settingsPerform the same operation as in “Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number o

Playback (advanced)76VQT0Q58∫ 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)77VQT0Q58• Sizes smaller than the recorded picture are displayed.• [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels• [1280]: 1280k960 pixels• [640]: 640k48

Playback (advanced)78VQT0Q582 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)79VQT0Q58Use this function when you want to copy recorded picture data from the built-in memory to the card and vice versa.1 Select

8VQT0Q58Playback (advanced)Playing Back Motion Images ...69Using the [PLAY] mode menu ... 70• Displaying pictures in a dir

Playback (advanced)80VQT0Q58• 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

Playback (advanced)81VQT0Q58• 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)82VQT0Q58Playing 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 Printer83VQT0Q58Connecting to a PC or PrinterBefore Connecting to the PC or the Printer[ : USB MODE]Select the USB communication

Connecting to a PC or Printer84VQT0Q58Connecting 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 Printer85VQT0Q58∫ Folder CompositionThe folder structure of the built-in memory, the card or MultiMediaCard is displayed as the

Connecting to a PC or Printer86VQT0Q58Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterBy connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge

Connecting to a PC or Printer87VQT0Q58∫ 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 Printer88VQT0Q58• [PAGE LAYOUT](Possible layouts on the camera)3 Select [PRINT START] and then print out the picture.• Press the

Connecting to a PC or Printer89VQT0Q58∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advanceWhen the printer supports the date printing by DPOF se

Preparation9VQT0Q58PreparationStandard AccessoriesBefore using your camera, check the contents.1BatteriesAA Oxyride batteries (ZR6)2 USB Connection Ca

Others90VQT0Q58OthersScreen Display∫ In recording1 Recording mode2 Flash mode (P40)3 Burst (P47)4 White balance (P63)5 ISO sensitivity (P65)6 Focus (P

Others91VQT0Q58∫ Recording in simple mode1 Flash mode (P40)2 Focus (P31)3 Picture mode (P35): Jitter alert (P33)4 Battery indication (P14)5 Pictures r

Others92VQT0Q58∫ In playback1 Playback mode2 Number of DPOF prints (P72)3 Protected picture (P74)4 Picture size (P65): In Motion image mode5 Quality (

Others93VQT0Q58Cautions for Use∫ Optimal Use of the CameraWhen carrying the camera, take care not to drop or cause impact to it.• The lens or the oute

Others94VQT0Q58∫ CardDo not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static elec

Others95VQT0Q58Message DisplayConfirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.Major messages are described below

Others96VQT0Q58[MEMORY CARD ERRORFORMAT THIS CARD?]The format of the card cannot be recognized by the camera. Format the card again with the camera.[P

Others97VQT0Q58TroubleshootingIf you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved.Carry out the [RESET] i

Others98VQT0Q58∫ LCD monitor1: The brightness of the screen becomes dark or bright for a moment.• This phenomenon appears when pressing the shutter bu

Others99VQT0Q583: The card is not recognized by the PC.(The built-in memory is recognized.)• Disconnect the USB connection cable and then connect it a