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Conditions	Causes
The AF assist lamp does	Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]?
not turn on.	(P66)
	Are you taking pictures in dark places? The AF assist lamp
	does not turn on in bright places.
	The AF assist lamp does not turn on when [SCENERY],
	[NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET], [FIREWORKS] or [AERIAL
	PHOTO] in scene mode (P47) is selected.
The camera gets hot.	The camera may get a little warm while you are using it, but
	this is normal.
The lens clicks.	When brightness has changed due to the zoom or the
	movement of the camera or other, the lens may click and the
	picture on the screen may be drastically changed, however,
	the pictures are not affected.
	The sound is caused by automatic adjustment of the
	aperture. It is not a malfunction.
The clock setting is	If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock setting
reset.	may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE
	CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. (P17)
	When you take a picture before setting the clock, [0:00 0. 0.
	0] is recorded.
Images appear slightly	Images may be taken with some distortion depending on the
distorted.	zoom ratio. This distortion increases as you get nearer the
	subject, but it is not a malfunction.
Strange colors appear	Depending on the zoom magniﬁcation, the picture may
around the edge of the	have some colored fringes around the subject. This is
image.	called chromatic aberration and may be more visible when
	recording distant subjects. However this is not a malfunction.
File numbers are not	Certain operations cause pictures to be saved in folders with
created in order.	different numbers. (P85)
The ﬁle numbers are	If the batteries are inserted or removed when the camera is
recorded in ascending	not turned off, the recorded folder numbers are lost.
order.	However if you turn the camera on again and record pictures,
	the ﬁle numbers may be recorded in ascending order.
The picture is displayed	Pictures edited or rotated with a PC may be displayed in
black.	black in playback mode (P34), multi playback (P67) and
	calender playback (P68).

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Contents DMC-LS75 Illustration showsDear Customer Information for Your SafetyMarking sign is located on bottom of the unit Only for U.S.A Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note U.S. only Only for CanadaThis camera is not waterproof If you see this symbolHumid places About Condensation When the lens is fogged upWhen not using the camera for a long period of time About the LensContents Format Connecting to other equipmentQAdvanced-Viewing OthersInstructions Standard AccessoriesBatteries CD-ROMNames of the Components Turn the camera on to take pictures Quick GuideInsert the batteries. P15 Play back the picturesUsable batteries AWhen oxyride batteries are selectedBWhen alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected About the BatteriesDoctor Battery shapes that cannot be usedAll or part Pole is ﬂat Covering on Battery is peeled Off Do not heat or expose to ﬂameBattery life When not using the batteries for a long period of timeRecording conditions by Cipa standard Playback time Remove the batteries after use Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card OptionalCard Insert the batteries with the and poles aligned correctlyCard You can record or play back pictures on a card About the Built-in Memory/the CardPress MENU/SET Setting Date/Time Clock SetSet the mode dial to Initial setting MENU/SET button Cursor buttons Mode dialAdvanced About the Mode DialSCN Changing the menu settings Using the MenusPress e/r to select the menu item Press q Press e/r to select the settingSetting Press r to select the setup menuClock SET P17 About the Setup MenuBattery Type Power SaveBeep NO.RESETEconomy Travel Date P55Dial Display P18 ResetVideo OUT TV AspectLCD monitor and changes to the display Press the shutter button fully to take the picture Select normal picture modeUsing the ﬂash Taking PicturesGo to Use AF/AE lock or macro mode w in these situationsThere is backlight Go to page 27Preventing jitter camera shake Focus indication lights when the subject is focusedPress the shutter button fully Direction detection functionClock SET Taking Pictures in Simple ModeBattery Type Press MENU/SET to close the menuTravel Date World Time Sensitivity P61Aspect RATIO/PICT.SIZE/ Quality P62 AF Assist Lamp P66 onTaking Pictures with the Zoom Picture size EZ is an abbreviation of Extended optical ZoomMenu Press e/r to select D.ZOOM and then press qPress r to select on and then Press MENU/SET to closeRotate the zoom lever towards 3 T Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress r REV Press w/q to choose a picturePress w/q to select the picture Playing Back PicturesPlay back the previous picture Play back the next picture To delete Multi DELETE/ALL Deleting PicturesTo delete a single picture While deleting the picture, a appears on the screenScreen when selecting Multi Delete Only when selecting Multi DeletePress w/q to select the picture and then press r to set LCD monitor LCD Press the Display button to switch to the screen to be usedRecording mode Playback mode About the LCD MonitorProperly Exposed B Under Exposed C Over Exposed Histogram About guide line displayHistogram Example of histogramCanceling High angle mode Press q Press e/r or q to switch the ﬂash setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashAvailable ﬂash range Available ﬂash settings by recording modeAvailable ﬂash range to take pictures ISOISO Limit Shutter speed for each ﬂash mode Flash mode SecNight Scenery P49 Press w Press e/r or w to switch Self-timer mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timerProperly Exposed Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to ﬁnish Over exposedPress e/r to select the menu Shooting with the Intelligent ISO modePress e/r to select ISO Limit Then press qTaking Close-up pictures Use a tripod and the self-timer P43 for best resultsFocus range Scene mode help Information Scene modePress q to enter the scene mode menu screen Press e/r/w/q to select the scene modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the ﬂash Technique to make this mode more effectiveYou cannot change the white balance setting Nightscape can be recorded vividly Technique for Night scenery modeTechnique for Party mode Technique for Candle light modeMENU/SET Age display settingBirthday setting Select Birthday SET. and pressPress e/r to select the shutter speed, then press MENU/SET Take clear pictures of the night sky or other dark subjectsShutter speed becomes slower so use a tripod Technique for Fireworks modeAllows you to take pictures through an airplane window Motion picture mode Press MENU/SET to close the menu Press MENU/SET to exit the menu Setting the travel datePress e/r/w/q to select Departure date and then pressTake a picture Canceling the travel datePress r to select Home and then press MENU/SET Displaying the time at the travel destinationPress w/q to select your home area and then press MENU/SET If you are setting the home area for Finishing setting the home areaItems you can set Using the REC mode menuUsing the REC mode menu Using the quick settingAuto White Balance AWB Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureBalance AWBISO sensitivity 100 1250 Setting the white balance manually White setSetting the light sensitivity SensitivityNumber of pixels Setting the aspect ratio of picturesAspect Ratio PICT.SIZE/QUALITYSetting the focus method AF ModeQuality MODE1 About 1-area-focusing High speedThis feature detects jitter and corrects for it StabilizerFocus is ﬁxed in the ﬁrst picture Mode or Starry SKY in scene modeBurst Shooting in quick successionCOL.MODE AF Assist LampClock SET Example of 25 screens Displaying Multiple Screens Multi PlaybackRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple Screens Press e/r/w/q to select a pictureTo return to the 1 screen playback screen Press e/r/w/q to select a picture and then press MENU/SETPress e/r/w/q to select the date to be played back Select the month Select the dateRotate the zoom lever towards W or press MENU/SET Using the Playback ZoomTo stop using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards 3 T to enlarge the pictureTo pause Playing Back Motion picturesPress w/q to select a picture with a Then press r to play backFavorite P73 Using the Play mode menuDate Stamp P75 By pressing the r, the Slide Show stops Slide ShowPress e/r to select ALL or Press e to select Start and then press MENU/SETPress r to select on and then press MENU/SET Setting your favorite picturesCanceling all favorites FavoriteRotate Picture is rotated manually Press w/q to select the picture and then press rPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Rotate DISP./ROTATE b To display the picture rotatedStamping the date on your pictures Date StampPress e/r to select Single or Multi and press MENU/SET Press w / q to choose a picture, then press rResize Trimming Screen when you have chosen an image taken at 7MDate print setting in Dpof Print Press e/r to select YES or no and press MENU/SETMulti setting Single settingDpof Print To print the date To cancel all settingsRotate SET Multi setting/To cancel all settingsProtect Preventing Accidental Erasure of the PictureAspect ratio Press e/r to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETPress w/q to select the size and then press r Making the picture smallerTrimming Are copied onto the card at one time CopyPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Copying the picture dataInitializing the built-in memory or a card FormatMacintosh Connecting to a PCSet the camera’s mode dial to a mode other than Print mode WindowsConditions under which a different folder number is used CardConnecting to other equipment Turn on the camera and the printer Set the mode dial to Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterTo connect Press e Press e/r to select an item and then press MENU/SET Press w/q to select the picture and then press MENU/SETPress e to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printingNUM. of Prints Print with DatePaper Size Layout When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperPlayback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot Playing Back Pictures with a TV ScreenPlaying back pictures with the supplied cable Set the TV ASPECT. P23 Turn the camera and the TV offScreen Display Normal picture modeRecording Playback Simple mode P28Enlarge Knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it Dispose of unusable batteries Bring charged spare batteries when going outBatteries have a limited life Message Display Read Error Memory Card Error Format this CARD?Memory Card Error Memory Card Error Please Check the CardTroubleshooting Image stabilizer is not Conditions Causes Subject is notFocused properly Is blurred. The opticalLCD 100101 102 103 Aspect ratio Number of recordable pictures and available recording time104 Number of recordable pictures105 106 Available recording time In Motion picture modeVGA Qvga 107 Speciﬁcations108 DIGITAL/V.OUT 109110 Digital Camera Accessory SystemFor USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order FormAccessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price 111112 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA Only113 114 Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCentralized Factory Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA Only115 Précautions à prendre pour les clients canadiens 116117 118 Index119 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc