Panasonic DMC-LS1GN operating instructions Contents

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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety	2
About These Operating Instructions	5
Preparation
Standard Accessories	8
Names of the Components	9
Quick Guide	11
About the Batteries	12
Inserting/Removing the Batteries	17
Inserting/Removing the Card
(Optional)	18
About the Built-in Memory/the Card	19
Approximate number
of recordable pictures and the size	21
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)	22
About the Setup Menu	23
About the LCD Monitor	27
Recording pictures (basic)
Taking Pictures	29
Taking Pictures in Simple Mode	34
Checking the Recorded Picture
(Review)	37
Using the Optical Zoom	38
Taking Pictures
using the Built-in Flash	39
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer	42
Compensating the Exposure	43
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket	44
Optical Image Stabilizer	45
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode	46

Playback (basic)
Playing Back Pictures	48
9 Pictures Multi Playback	49
Using the Playback Zoom	50
Deleting Pictures	51
Recording pictures (advanced)
Using the Mode Dial	53
• Economy mode	53
• Macro mode	53
• Motion image mode	54
• Scene mode	56
– Portrait mode	57
– Sports mode	57
– Scenery mode	58
– Night scenery mode	58
– Night portrait mode	59
– Fireworks mode	59
– Party mode	60
– Snow mode	60
Recording Menu Settings
Using the [REC] mode menu	61
• White Balance [W.BALANCE]	62
• ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY]	64
• Picture Size [PICT.SIZE]	64
• Quality [QUALITY]	65
• AF Mode [AF MODE]	65
• Slow Shutter [SLOW SHUTTER]	66
• Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]	67
• Colour Effect [COL.EFFECT]	67
• Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]	67

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear Customer About Condensation When the lens Is fogged up About the LensIf you will not be using the camera for a long time About These Operating Instructions About illustrations in these operating instructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor button Contents Slide Show Rotate DispDpof Print TrimmingStandard Accessories CD-ROMNames of the Components 12 13 Quick Guide Play back the picturesAbout the Batteries When oxyride batteries are selectedWhen alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected Usable batteriesShapes of batteries that cannot be used Battery indicationUnusable batteries Proper Care and Handling BatteriesPreparation Recording conditions by Cipa standard When you do not use batteries for a long period of timeBattery life SecondsPlayback time Inserting/Removing the Batteries Inserting/Removing the Card Optional Slide the card door to open itAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in MemoryHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Access to the built-in memory or the card Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size CardSelect D/M/Y, M/D/Y or Y/M/D Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Set date and timeAbout the Setup Menu Battery Type Alkaline LR6/Ni-MHPlayback mode only P81 Ntsc Video output is set to Ntsc Economy Economy mode onlyUSB Mode No operational soundScene Menu Playback mode P48 Recording mode P30Simple mode P34 About the LCD MonitorRecording guide line HistogramExample of histogram Taking Pictures SCNTurn the camera on Select normal picture mode Take a pictureNormal recording AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Focusing Jitter camera shakeDirection detection function Exposure Select the desired item and set the desired value Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSettings in Simple mode PICT.MODE MailOther Settings in Simple mode NO.RESET Reset USB Mode Video OUT Language PICT.SIZE QualityCOL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ Checking the Recorded Picture Review PressEnlarge and shift the picture Using the Optical Zoom To make subjects appear further away use WideTo make subjects appear closer use Tele Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Available flash settings by recording mode ISO64Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Select the self-timer modeTake the picture Compensating the Exposure Under exposedProperly exposed Over exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket MODE1 Optical Image StabilizerOptical image stabilizer button OFFNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeSelect the burst mode When the burst mode setting is set to UnlimitedRecording pictures basic Playing Back Pictures Select the pictureSelect the pictures Switch to multi screenPictures Multi Playback To return to the normal playbackShift the picture Using the Playback ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards To enlarge the picture ZoomDelete the picture Deleting PicturesSelect the picture to be deleted Select Multi DeleteSelect ALL Delete Delete the picturesDelete all of the pictures To delete all picturesUsing the Mode Dial Economy modeMotion image mode Select Motion RatePress the shutter button fully to start the recording Available recording time seconds Motion images cannot be recorded with audioScene mode Night Scenery P58 Night Portrait P59Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Technique for Sports modeScenery mode Technique for Night scenery modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Fireworks modeParty mode Technique for Party modeUsing the REC mode menu White Balance W.BALANCE Auto White BalanceSetting the White Balance manually White set About the white balance fine adjustmentAbout the white balance ISO sensitivity 400 ISO Sensitivity SensitivityPicture Size PICT.SIZE HdtvQuality Quality Slow shutter Setting ExamplePicture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Digital Zoom D.ZOOMColour Effect COL.EFFECT Images Playing Back Motion ImagesMotion images To pauseUsing the Play mode menu Rotating the Picture Rotate Example When rotating clockwiseSelect on to set it Select the picture to be rotated and set itSetting the Picture to be Printed and the Number Select SINGLE, Multi or CancelSelect the direction to rotate the picture To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings To print the dateCancel Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture ProtectSET Select Start Playing Back with Slide ShowSet the items of the Slide Show By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stopsSelect the size and set it Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect the picture and set it SD Slide ShowSelect YES or no and set it Trimming the PicturesSelect the picture to trim and set it Enlarge or decrease the picture Shift the picture and press the shutter button to setSelect pictures to be copied and set them Copying Picture Data CopySelect the direction to copy the picture data Select YES and set itInitializing the Built-in Memory Card Format Select YES to format the mediumPlayback advanced Playing back pictures with video cable supplied Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenConnect the video cable to the video input socket of the TV Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slotSelect USB Mode Before Connecting to the PC or the PrinterUSB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPConnecting to a PC WindowsMacintosh Dcim PictBridge PTP settingFolder Composition MiscConnecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer PICTURE. P86PICTURE. P87 Set the print settings Select a picture to be printedSingle picture Select Print Start and then print out the picture Select Dpof PictureDpof picture Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Screen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode Image PlaybackOthers When you go out, bring spare batteries Dispose of unusable batteriesMessage Display No Additional Delete Selections can be MadeMemory Card Error Recording Picture cannot be recorded TroubleshootingCamera cannot be operated even when it is turned on Subject is not focused properlyScreen is too bright or dark When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferredLCD monitor Some pixels are inactive or always lit on the LCD monitorOthers Unreadable language was selected by mistake Clock setting is resetSetting for the auto review function is disabled Lens clicksSpecifications Operating Temperature DimensionsWeight FlashMemo 102 103 VQT0Q78