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Preparation
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
•When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back.
•When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
•When using the built-in memory [1] [2] (access indication 1)
•When using the card
[3] (access indication 1)
1The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
Built-in Memory
•Memory size: Approx. 50 MB
•Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320 × 240 pixels) only
•The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full.
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P74)
•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
Card
The following types of cards can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
| Type of card | Characteristics |
| SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) | • Fast recording and writing speed | | | |
| (Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 | • Write-Protect switch A provided | | | |
| format in compliance with the SD | (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] | | | |
| |
| standard) | position, no further data writing, |
| SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 | deletion or formatting is possible. The |
| GB) 2 | ability to write, delete and format data |
| (Formatted using the FAT32 format in | is restored when the switch is returned |
| to its original position.) |
| compliance with the SD standard) |
| | | | |
| MultiMediaCard | • Still pictures only. |
2The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used.)
•You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is in English only.)
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Contents
DMC-LS86
Dear Customer
Information for Your Safety
FCC Note
Following Applies only in the U.S.A
About the batteries
Following Applies only in Canada
Read together with the Cautions for Use. P84
Contents
Connecting to other equipment
Advanced-Viewing
Others
Play back the pictures
Quick Guide
Insert the batteries
Turn the camera on to take pictures
CD-ROM
Standard Accessories
Names of the Components
Before Use
Unusable batteries
Battery indication
Battery life
Usable batteries
Recording conditions by Cipa standard
Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card Optional
Sdhc Memory Card 4 GB to
Type of card Characteristics SD Memory Card 8 MB to 2 GB
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
Card
Sequence or time display format, and press e/ r to set
Setting Date/Time Clock Set
Turn the camera on
Press Menu
Mode switching
About the Mode and Menu Operation
Press MENU/SET to display the menu
About the menu operation
Press e/r to select a setting
Press e/r to select a menu item
Press q
Using the quick menu
Beep
About the Setup Menu
Travel Setup Location OFF/SET
$VOLUME
LCD Mode
STANDARD/LARGE
Economy
@ Version Disp
OFF
Demo Mode JITTER, SUBJ. Move Demo
Language
ENGLISH/DEUTSCH /FRANÇAIS
Press the shutter button fully push it in further, and take
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
Side and stand with your feet slightly apart
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
Scene detection
Face detection
The backlight compensation
About the flash
Settings in Intelligent auto mode
Setup menu
Settings of the following items are fixed
Press e/r to select Normal Picture and press MENU/SET
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings
Slide the recording/playback switch to Press Mode
Recording/playback switch
Focusing
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Preventing jitter camera shake
Direction detection function
How the extended optical zoom works
Displaying multiple screens Multi Playback
Playing Back Pictures Normal Playback Mode
Slide the recording/playback switch a to
Press w/q to select the picture
Using the playback zoom
Deleting Pictures
To delete a single picture
This step
To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures
Press e/r/w/q to select the picture
Then press Display to set. Repeat
About the LCD Monitor
Press Display to switch the screen to be used
Select Large in the Display Size in Setup menu. P22
Recording Mode
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
Press q t Press e/r to switch the flash setting
The available flash range to take pictures
Available flash settings by Recording Mode
Flash setting Shutter speed Sec
Shutter speed for each flash setting
Focus range
Taking Close-up Pictures
Press r p
Take the pictures
Then press it fully to take a picture
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Press w s
Press e/r to select the time
Press MENU/SET to finish
Compensating the Exposure
Press e d to display Exposure and press
To compensate the exposure
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene being Recorded
ESELF Portrait
Technique for Self portrait mode
Portrait
WSOFT Skin
UNIGHT Scenery
Scenery
Sports
YNIGHT Portrait
Party
PCANDLE Light
ABABY1 / sBABY2
XHIGH-SPEED Burst
PET
Sunset
ZHIGH Sens
Fireworks
CSTARRY SKY
MAERIAL Photo
Technique for Aerial photo mode
Beach
Snow
Press e/r to select REC Quality and then
Motion Picture Mode
Changing the settings for the picture quality
Press the shutter button fully to stop recording
Qvga
Press e/r to select the item and then press MENU/SET
Recording which day of the vacation you take the picture
Useful Functions at Travel Destinations
Canceling the travel date
Enter the location
Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Take a picture
Press w/q to select the home area, and then
Select World Time from the Setup menu,
Then press q. P21
Press r to select HOME, and then press Menu
Quality
Using the REC Menu
For details on REC menu settings, refer to P18
Picture Size
Sensitivity
White Balance
Applicable modes AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600
Auto White Balance AWB
About 3 Face detection
$AF Mode
Applicable modes OFF/ON
Burst
Color Mode
NCLOCK SET
AF Assist Lamp
Operations performed during slide show
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence Slide Show
Repeat
Setup
Effect
Duration
Selecting Pictures and Playing Them Back
ZFAVORITE Play
Press e/ r to select Favorite Play and then
Operations performed during motion picture playback
Playing Back Motion Pictures
Calendar
Using the Playback Menu
Press Display to set repeat, and then press MENU/SET
For Multi setting
YTITLE Edit
Press e/r/w/q to select text and press Menu SET to register
STEXT Stamp
Press e/r/w/q to select Shooting DATE, AGE, Travel Date
Or TITLE, and then press MENU/SET to set each item
Press e/ r to select Single or Multi and then
Press e to select YES and press MENU/SET
FRESIZE Reducing the picture size number of pixels
Select Resize on the Playback menu. P18
Multi
Select the pictures and sizes
Press e to select YES and then press Menu
Single
Favorite
KROTATE Disp
Select Rotate DISP. on the Playback menu. P18
Press r to select on and then press Menu
Press w/ q to select a picture which you want to
Put on your favorites list, and then press r
Select Print SET on the Playback menu. P18
To print the date
To set
Protect
When Multi has been selected
Copy
Press w/ q to select the picture and then press
Press 4 to return the menu screen
Double-click on Removable
Connecting to a PC
Press e/r to select PC,
Then press MENU/SET
Using a PC with an SD Memory Card slot or a card reader
Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely
Double-click Dcim folder
Press e/r to select PictBridgePTP, and then
Printing the Pictures
Selecting multiple pictures and printing them
Selecting a single picture and printing it
Print Settings
When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper
Using a printer with an SD Memory Card slot
Playing back pictures using the AV cable optional
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot
Screen Display
In playback
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Dispose of unusable batteries
Bring charged spare batteries when going out
About the LCD monitor
About the Lens
Ni-MH batteries Nickel Metal Hydride
Proper care and handling of batteries
Disclaimer
When not using the batteries for a long period of time
For service or transfer/disposal
Do not bend or drop the card
When not using the camera for a long period of time
About the picture data
About tripods
Message Display
Memory Card Error Please Check the Card
Memory Card Error Format this CARD?
Please Turn Camera OFF and then on AGAIN/SYSTEM Error
Memory Card Parameter Error
Troubleshooting
Batteries and power source
Shooting
Subject is not focused properly
Recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the picture
Motion picture recording stops in the middle
Flash
LCD monitor
Thumbnail is Displayed appears on the screen
Playback
Picture is not played back
Recorded pictures are not displayed
Others
TV, PC and printer
Lens clicks
Clock is reset
AF assist lamp does not turn on
Camera and batteries become warm
Number of recordable pictures
Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time
Picture size 32 7M 32 2.5M P 3264 × 2176 pixels
Wvga VGA Qvga
Available recording time In Motion Picture Mode
Specifications
Shutter speed
Metering mode
Number of recordable pictures
ISO sensitivity
AV OUT/DIGITAL
Dimensions
Mass Weight
Terminal
Connecting DC coupler and AC adaptor to the camera
Digital Camera Accessory System
For USA and Puerto Rico Customers
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
Request for Service Notice USA and Puerto Rico Only
Exchange for Defective SD Card
Limited Warranty Coverage
Exchange for Defective Battery Pack
Except Items Listed Below
Carry-In or Mail-In Service
Npcparts@us.panasonic.com
Précautions à prendre pour le Canada
Mise EN Garde
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Number of prints
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