Panasonic DMC-LS85 Operations Instructions

Before use, please read theseinstructions completely.Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No. DMC-LS85VQT1X17Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europ

Before Use10VQT1X17AV OUT /DIGITAL 10 98 7 4 6 5 3 2 1 22 11 19 20 21 17 16 12 18 13 14 15 1 [4] button (P25)2 Zoom lever (P30)3 Shutter button (P2

Others100VQT1X17Specifi cationsDigital Camera: Information for your safetyPower Source: DC 3.0 VPower Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording)0.6 W (When pl

Others101VQT1X17Hi-speed burstBurst speed: Approx. 4.5 pictures/secondPicture size:[+ 3M], [* 2.5M] or [} 2M] is selected as the picture size.Number o

Others102VQT1X17Recording fi le formatStill Picture: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF correspon

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Before Use11VQT1X1715 Cursor buttonsA: e /Exposure compensation (P41)B: r /Macro button (P39)C: w /Self-timer button (P40)D: q /Flash mode button (P36

Preparation12VQT1X17Please read “Batteries” in “Cautions for Use” for more details. (P85)Usable batteriesAA Alkaline batteries (supplied)AA Rechargeab

Preparation13VQT1X17Recording conditions by CIPA standard• Temperature: 23 °C /Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is on1.• Using a Panasonic SD Memor

Preparation14VQT1X17Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card (Optional)• Check that the camera is turned off.• Use alkaline batteries (supplied) or Ni-MH

Preparation15VQT1X17About the Built-in Memory/the CardThe following operations can be performed using this unit.• When a card has not been inserted: P

Preparation16VQT1X17 Note• Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional: P9) when the access indicatio

Preparation17VQT1X17Changing the clock setting1 Press [MENU/SET].2 Press e/r to select [CLOCK SET].3 Press q and perform steps 3 and 4 for setting.4

Preparation18VQT1X17List of Recording modes4 Intelligent Auto ModeP25Taking pictures easily.[4] button is available.1 Normal Picture ModeP28 Taking pi

Preparation19VQT1X172 Press e/r to select a menu item.(Example: Selecting [AF MODE])• You can move to the next page by pressing r at the very bottom3

Before Use2VQT1X17Dear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Op

Preparation20VQT1X17Switching to the [SETUP] menuWhen the camera shows the menu screen after step 1 on “How to use the menu” (P18):1 Press w to move t

Preparation21VQT1X17About the [SETUP] MenuPerform these settings if you need to.[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check th

Preparation22VQT1X17- [LCD MODE]Makes the LCD monitor easier to see. [OFF]: Suitable for normal use.x [AUTO POWER LCD]:The brightness is adjusted au

Preparation23VQT1X17• [POWER SAVE] does not work in the following cases.– When using the AC adaptor/When connecting to a PC or a printer/When recordin

Preparation24VQT1X17@ [VERSION DISP.]It is possible to check which version of fi rmware is on the camera.v [FORMAT]Initializes the built-in memory or c

Basic25VQT1X17 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function(Intelligent Auto Mode)Recording mode: 4The camera automatically sets the appropriate setti

Basic26VQT1X17When taking pictures using the fl ash (P36)When taking pictures using the zoom (P30) Note• Be careful not to move the camera when you pre

Basic27VQT1X17About the fl ash• When [q] is selected, [w], [e] or [r] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.• When [e] or [r] is set,

Basic28VQT1X17Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)Recording mode: 1This mode allows you to take pictures freely as more

Basic29VQT1X17To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P41)To adjust the colours and take pictures at times

Before Use3VQT1X17THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is inco

Basic30VQT1X17Subjects and recording conditions which are diffi cult to focus• Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without cont

Basic31VQT1X17Types of zoomsFeature Optical zoomExtra optical zoom (EZ)Digital zoomMaximum magnifi cation4× 6.4×25.5× [including extra optical zoom 6.

Basic32VQT1X17Playing Back Pictures (Normal Playback Mode)Playback mode: 9A1 Slide the recording/playback switch A to [5].• Normal playback is set au

Basic33VQT1X17Using the playback zoomRotate the zoom lever towards [7] (T) to enlarge the picture.A124816• When you rotate the zoom lever tow

Basic34VQT1X17To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures1 Press [4].2 Press e/r to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then pres

Advanced-Shooting35VQT1X17Press [DISPLAY] to switch the screen to be used.DISPLAYA LCD monitor• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is

Advanced-Shooting36VQT1X17Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashRecording mode: 4 1 5 A Photo fl ash• Do not cover the photo fl ash with your fi ngers

Advanced-Shooting37VQT1X17Available fl ash settings by Recording ModeThe available fl ash settings depend on the Recording Mode.(○ : Available, — : Not

Advanced-Shooting38VQT1X17Shutter speed for each fl ash settingFlash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)q : AUTO 1/30 to 1/2000@ : AUTO/ Red-eye reduction 1/3

Advanced-Shooting39VQT1X17Taking Close-up PicturesRecording mode: 1 r This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. when taking

Before Use4VQT1X17About the batteries• Do not heat or expose to fl ame.• Do not leave the batteries in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a l

Advanced-Shooting40VQT1X17Taking Pictures with the Self-timerRecording mode: 4 1 5 1 Press w [s].2 Press e/r to select the time.• You can also press

Advanced-Shooting41VQT1X17Compensating the ExposureRecording mode: 1 5 6 Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the dif

Advanced-Shooting42VQT1X17Taking Pictures that Match the Scene being Recorded (Scene Mode)Recording mode: 5 When you select a Scene Mode to match the

Advanced-Shooting43VQT1X17q [PORTRAIT]The person stands out with a healthier complexion.Technique for Portrait modeTo make this mode more effective:1

Advanced-Shooting44VQT1X17r [SCENERY]The camera focuses on distant subjects to allow you to take pictures of wide landscapes. Note• Flash is fi xed to

Advanced-Shooting45VQT1X17o [PARTY]Use to take pictures at wedding receptions, indoor parties, etc. Both the people and the background can be shot wit

Advanced-Shooting46VQT1X17d [PET]Suitable for taking pictures of your pet.This allows you to set the birthday (age) and name of your pet. For details

Advanced-Shooting47VQT1X17 Note• Flash is fi xed to Forced fl ash OFF [o].• [QUALITY] is automatically fi xed to [8].• You can take pictures suitable f

Advanced-Shooting48VQT1X17b [BEACH]Prevents underexposure of the subject under strong sunlight to allow you to take pictures on a beach. Note• The in

Advanced-Shooting49VQT1X17Motion Picture ModeRecording mode: 6 1 Slide the recording/playback switch to [1].2 Press [MODE] to display to the mode s

Before Use5VQT1X17Care of the camera• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may

Advanced-Shooting50VQT1X173 Press e/r to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].Item Picture size fps Aspect ratioWVGA848 × 480 pixels 30 fps 16:9

Advanced-Shooting51VQT1X17Useful Functions at Travel DestinationsRecording mode: 4 1 5 6Recording which day of the vacation you take the pictureIf you

Advanced-Shooting52VQT1X177 Press r to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].8 Enter the location.• For details on how to enter characters, read th

Advanced-Shooting53VQT1X171 Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press q. (P21)• When you are setting the world time for the fi rst ti

Advanced-Shooting54VQT1X17Using the [REC] Menug [PICTURE SIZE]For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P18.Set the number of pixels and aspect rat

Advanced-Shooting55VQT1X17j [SENSITIVITY]For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P18.ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity of the image sens

Advanced-Shooting56VQT1X17Auto White Balance (AWB)Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish o

Advanced-Shooting57VQT1X17$ [AF MODE]For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P18.This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and num

Advanced-Shooting58VQT1X17& [BURST]For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P18.When you press and hold the shutter button several pictures ar

Advanced-Shooting59VQT1X17( [COLOR MODE]For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P18.Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer

Before Use6VQT1X17ContentsBefore UseInformation for Your Safety ... 2Quick Guide ... 8

Advanced-Shooting60VQT1X17W [AF ASSIST LAMP]For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P18.Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows t

Advanced-Viewing61VQT1X17You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronization with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a

Advanced-Viewing62VQT1X17Changing the slide show settingsYou can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the s

Advanced-Viewing63VQT1X17Selecting Pictures and Playing Them BackPlayback mode: zz [FAVORITE PLAY]You can play back the pictures put in the favourites

Advanced-Viewing64VQT1X17Playing Back Motion PicturesPlayback mode: 9 zC B APress w/q to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [-]), an

Advanced-Viewing65VQT1X17Using the [PLAYBACK] MenuPlayback mode: 9You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection fo

Advanced-Viewing66VQT1X17y [TITLE EDIT]You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TE

Advanced-Viewing67VQT1X17[MULTI] setting1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET].2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Advanced-Viewing68VQT1X17[TITLE]Text is printed together with the image for pictures that have already been recorded with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [

Advanced-Viewing69VQT1X173 Select the picture(s) and size(s).[SINGLE][SINGLE] setting1 Press w/q to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].2 P

Before Use7VQT1X17& [BURST] ... 58' [DIGITAL ZOOM] ... 58( [COLOR MODE] ...

Advanced-Viewing70VQT1X17k [ROTATE DISP.]This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera ve

Advanced-Viewing71VQT1X173 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.4 Press w/q to select a picture which you want to put on your favourites list, and then

Advanced-Viewing72VQT1X17[SINGLE] [MULTI]Press w/q to select the picture.Press e/r/w/q to select the pictures.3 Select the picture, and then press [M

Advanced-Viewing73VQT1X17c [PROTECT]You can set protection for the pictures you do not want to delete to prevent them from accidental erasure.1 Selec

Advanced-Viewing74VQT1X17b [COPY]You can copy recorded picture data from the built-in memory to a card or vice versa.1 Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK

Connecting to other equipment75VQT1X17Connecting to a PCYou can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.• You can easily

Connecting to other equipment76VQT1X174 Double-click [DCIM] folder.5 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the f

Connecting to other equipment77VQT1X17Printing the PicturesBy connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection

Connecting to other equipment78VQT1X17Selecting a single picture and printing itPLEASE SELECTTHE PICTURE TO PRINTMULTI PRINTPictBridge100-0001100-0001

Connecting to other equipment79VQT1X17Print SettingsMULTI SELECT 1 OFF PRINT WITH DATE NUM.OF PRINTS PAGE LAYOUT PAPER SIZE PRINT START CANCEL SELECT

Before Use8VQT1X17This is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding

Connecting to other equipment80VQT1X17[PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit)Item Description of settings[h] Settings on t

Connecting to other equipment81VQT1X17Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPlayback mode: 5Playing back pictures using the AV cable (optional)Preparati

Others82VQT1X17Screen DisplayIn recordingRecording in Normal Picture Mode [1] (Initial setting)68 MF2.8 1/30ISO10024351314910671512111 81 Recording m

Others83VQT1X17In playback100-0001 10:00 1. MAY. 2009100 ISO AWB 1/30 15s F2.8 1/100 8 M １ 1 2 4 13 8 9 11 10 12 3 5 6 7 16 14 15 17 18 1ST DAY1

Others84VQT1X17 Cautions for UseOptimal use of the cameraTake care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.• Take care not to kno

Others85VQT1X17About the LCD monitor• Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colours may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfu

Others86VQT1X17Never leave the camera and the batteries in a car or on a car dashboard in the summer.• It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte

Others87VQT1X17Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. Battery capacity gradually decreases over time. If the length of time you can use the camera is ex

Others88VQT1X17About private informationWhen the name and birthday are set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] mode, the private information is included in the picture

Others89VQT1X17Message DisplayConfi rmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.The major messages are described b

Before Use9VQT1X17AccessoriesBefore using your camera, check the contents.1 Batteries• AA Alkaline batteries (LR6)2 USB Connection Cable3 CD-ROM• Sof

Others90VQT1X17[MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?]• This card has a format which is not recognised by the camera. Format the card again with the c

Others91VQT1X17TroubleshootingFirst, try out the following procedures (P91–96).If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET]

Others92VQT1X17The subject is not focused properly.• The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode. Set the proper Recording Mode for the d

Others93VQT1X17LCD monitorThe LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on.• When the camera is not operated for a while, [POWER SAVE] or [A

Others94VQT1X17PlaybackThe picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction.• [ROTATE DISP.] (P70) is set to [ON].The pic

Others95VQT1X17TV, PC and printerThe picture does not appear on the television.• Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? Set the TV to video in

Others96VQT1X17The AF assist lamp does not turn on.• Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] menu set to [ON]? (P60)• The AF assist lamp does not turn on in

Others97VQT1X17Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an a

Others98VQT1X17Picture size3:2 [7M](3264 × 2176 pixels)3:2 [2.5M P](2048 × 1360 pixels)Qualityh8h8Built-in Memory(Approx. 50 MB)13 28 36 69Card32 MB 7

Others99VQT1X17Available recording time (In Motion Picture Mode)Picture quality settingWVGA VGA QVGABuilt-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB)— — 1 min 37 sCard3