Panasonic DMC-LS1PP operating instructions Recording guide line, Histogram, Example of histogram

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Preparation

∫Recording guide line

When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

∫Histogram

•A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.

•It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed.

•It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in those situations where automatic exposure may be difficult due to uneven lighting. Using the histogram feature will allow you to get the best performance from the camera.

A When the values are concentrated to the left, the picture is under exposed.

B When the values in the histogram are distributed evenly, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is well-balanced.

C When the values are concentrated to the right, the picture is over exposed.

Example of histogram

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AUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed ¢Histogram

•When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.

•The histogram does not appear when in

motion image mode [], during multi playback and playback zoom.

•The histogram in the recording mode is an approximation.

•The histogram in recording and playback may not match each other.

•The histogram in the camera does not match the one displayed in image editing software used with a PC, etc.

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Contents Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyDMC-LS1 FCC Note U.S. onlyAbout the Lens About Condensation When the lens Is fogged upIf you will not be using the camera for a long time About These Operating Instructions When you press the 4 buttonAbout illustrations in these operating instructions About illustrations of the cursor buttonContents Dpof Print Rotate DispSlide Show TrimmingK1HA08CD0004 Standard AccessoriesK1HA08CD0006 VFC4090Names of the Components 12 13 Play back the pictures Quick GuideWhen alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected When oxyride batteries are selectedAbout the Batteries Usable batteriesUnusable batteries Battery indicationShapes of batteries that cannot be used Proper Care and Handling BatteriesPreparation Battery life When you do not use batteries for a long period of timeRecording conditions by Cipa standard SecondsPlayback time Inserting/Removing the Batteries Slide the card door to open it Inserting/Removing the Card OptionalHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs About the Built-in Memory/the CardBuilt-in Memory Access to the built-in memory or the card Card Approximate number of recordable pictures and the sizeInitial setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetSelect M/D/Y, D/M/Y or Y/M/D Set date and timeAbout the Setup Menu Alkaline LR6/Ni-MH Battery TypePlayback mode only P82 Economy Economy mode onlyNo operational sound Soft operational soundScene Menu Simple mode P35 Recording mode P31Playback mode P49 About the LCD MonitorExample of histogram Recording guide lineHistogram SCN Taking PicturesNormal recording Turn the camera on Select normal picture modeTake a picture AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Direction detection function FocusingJitter camera shake Exposure Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSelect the desired item and set the desired value MailOther Settings in Simple mode COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ NO.RESET Reset USB Mode Video OUT LanguagePICT.SIZE Quality Enlarge and shift the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress To make subjects appear closer use Tele Using the Optical ZoomTo make subjects appear further away use Wide Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ISO64 Available flash settings by recording modeDo not stare at the photo flash from close proximity Take the picture Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSelect the self-timer mode Properly exposed Over exposed Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical image stabilizer button Optical Image StabilizerMODE1 OFFSelect the burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode When the burst mode setting is set to UnlimitedRecording pictures basic Select the picture Playing Back PicturesPictures Multi Playback Switch to multi screenSelect the pictures To return to the normal playbackRotate the zoom lever towards To enlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomShift the picture ZoomSelect the picture to be deleted Deleting PicturesDelete the picture Select Multi DeleteDelete all of the pictures Delete the picturesSelect ALL Delete To delete all picturesEconomy mode Using the Mode DialPress the shutter button fully to start the recording Motion image modeSelect Motion Rate Motion images cannot be recorded with audio Available recording time secondsNight Scenery P59 Night Portrait P60 Scene modeTechnique for Sports mode Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effectiveTechnique for Night scenery mode Scenery modeTechnique for Fireworks mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashTechnique for Party mode Party modeUsing the REC mode menu Auto White Balance White Balance W.BALANCEAbout the white balance Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance fine adjustment Picture Size PICT.SIZE ISO Sensitivity SensitivityISO sensitivity 400 HdtvQuality Quality Example Slow shutter SettingColor Effect COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJDigital Zoom D.ZOOM Motion images Playing Back Motion ImagesImages To pauseUsing the Play mode menu Select on to set it Example When rotating clockwiseRotating the Picture Rotate Select the picture to be rotated and set itSelect the direction to rotate the picture Setting the Picture to be Printed and the NumberSelect SINGLE, Multi or Cancel To print the date To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settingsSET CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect Set the items of the Slide Show Playing Back with Slide ShowSelect Start By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stopsSelect the picture and set it Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect the size and set it SD Slide ShowSelect the picture to trim and set it Trimming the PicturesSelect YES or no and set it Shift the picture and press the shutter button to set Enlarge or decrease the pictureSelect the direction to copy the picture data Copying Picture Data CopySelect pictures to be copied and set them Select YES and set itSelect YES to format the medium Initializing the Built-in Memory Card FormatPlayback advanced Connect the video cable to the video input socket of the TV Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPlaying back pictures with video cable supplied Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slotUSB Mode Before Connecting to the PC or the PrinterSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPMacintosh Connecting to a PCWindows Folder Composition PictBridge PTP settingMisc DcimPICTURE. P88 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterPICTURE. P87 Single picture Set the print settingsSelect a picture to be printed Dpof picture Select Print Start and then print out the pictureSelect Dpof Picture Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Recording Screen DisplayRecording in simple mode Playback ImageOthers Dispose of unusable batteries When you go out, bring spare batteriesNo Additional Delete Selections can be Made Message DisplayMemory Card Error Camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on TroubleshootingRecording Picture cannot be recorded Subject is not focused properlyLCD monitor When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferredScreen is too bright or dark Some pixels are inactive or always lit on the LCD monitorSetting for the auto review function is disabled Clock setting is resetOthers Unreadable language was selected by mistake Lens clicksSpecifications Weight DimensionsOperating Temperature FlashAccessory# Digital Camera Accessory SystemFor USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA OnlyCarry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyIndex NO.RESET NtscPlaying Back Motion Images NumericsReproduzca las imágenes Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolMemo Panasonic Canada Inc Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc