Panasonic DMC-LS1PP Screen is too bright or dark, Noise appears on the LCD monitor

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∫LCD monitor

1:The brightness of the screen becomes dark or bright for a moment.

•This phenomenon appears when pressing the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures.

2:The screen is too bright or dark.

•Adjust the brightness of the screen.

3:Some pixels are inactive or always lit on the LCD monitor.

•These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.

This is not a malfunction.

4:Noise appears on the LCD monitor.

•In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor.

This does not affect the pictures you are recording.

5:A vertical red line appears on the LCD monitor.

•This is called smear. It is specific to CCD, not a malfunction. It appears when the subject has a bright part. It is recorded on motion images, but not recorded on still pictures.

∫Flash

1:Flash is not activated.

•Is the flash setting set to Forced OFF

[ ]?

– Change the flash setting. (P40)

•The flash is not activated when in

motion image mode [ ], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], or [FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P57) is selected.

2:The flash is activated 2 times.

•When you select AUTO/Red-eye

reduction [ ], the first flash is activated for red-eye prevention on the subject (red-eye phenomenon) before actually recording pictures. After the first flash, the flash is activated again for recording.

∫Playback

1:Pictures being played are rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. The camera has a function to automatically rotate and display pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically.

(If you take pictures aiming the camera up or down, the camera may recognize that it is held vertically.)

•When [ROTATE DISP.] (P71) is set to [OFF], you can display the pictures without being rotated.

•You can rotate pictures with [ROTATE] function (P71).

2:The picture is not played back.

•Is the mode dial set to playback [ ]?

•Is there a picture in the built-in memory or the card?

When a card is not inserted, the picture data in the built-in memory appear. When a card is inserted, the picture data in the card appear. (P20)

3:The picture played back looks rough. Noise appears on the picture.

•Is the ISO sensitivity is high or is the shutter speed slow?

–Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P65)

–Set [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P68)

–Take pictures in bright places.

∫TV, PC and printer

1:The picture does not appear on the television.

•Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?

•Set the TV input to external input mode.

2:When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred.

•Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?

•Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?

•Set [USB MODE] to [PC]. (P83)

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFCC Note U.S. only DMC-LS1About Condensation When the lens Is fogged up About the LensIf you will not be using the camera for a long time About illustrations in these operating instructions When you press the 4 buttonAbout These Operating Instructions About illustrations of the cursor buttonContents Slide Show Rotate DispDpof Print TrimmingK1HA08CD0006 Standard AccessoriesK1HA08CD0004 VFC4090Names 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 itHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs About the Built-in Memory/the CardBuilt-in Memory Access to the built-in memory or the card Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size CardSelect M/D/Y, D/M/Y or Y/M/D Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Set date and timeAbout the Setup Menu Battery Type Alkaline LR6/Ni-MHNo operational sound Economy Economy mode onlyPlayback mode only P82 Soft operational soundScene Menu Playback mode P49 Recording mode P31Simple mode P35 About the LCD MonitorExample of histogram Recording guide lineHistogram Taking Pictures SCNNormal 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 Select the desired item and set the desired value Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSettings in Simple mode PICT.MODE 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 Available flash settings by recording mode ISO64Do 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 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 modePress the shutter button fully to start the recording Motion image modeSelect Motion Rate Available recording time seconds Motion images cannot be recorded with audioScene mode Night Scenery P59 Night Portrait P60Technique 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 BalanceAbout the white balance Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance fine adjustment ISO sensitivity 400 ISO Sensitivity SensitivityPicture Size PICT.SIZE HdtvQuality Quality Slow shutter Setting ExampleColor Effect COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJDigital Zoom D.ZOOM 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 itSelect the direction to rotate the picture Setting the Picture to be Printed and the NumberSelect SINGLE, Multi or Cancel To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings To print the dateSET CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect 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 the picture to trim and set it Trimming the PicturesSelect YES or no 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 PTPMacintosh Connecting to a PCWindows Misc PictBridge PTP settingFolder Composition 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 Screen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode Image PlaybackOthers When you go out, bring spare batteries Dispose of unusable batteries Message 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 FlashDigital Camera Accessory System Accessory#Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty CoverageCarry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory ServicenterNO.RESET Ntsc IndexNumerics Playing Back Motion ImagesSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Reproduzca las imágenesMemo Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc
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