Panasonic DMC-LS70, DMC-LS75, DMC-LS60 operating instructions There is backlight, Go to page 27

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Basic

Photography basics – exposure, focus, and color

A little knowledge about exposure, focus and color will come in handy when you are having trouble with a shot.

Are images dark?	In normal picture mode [ ], Auto Exposure (AE) normally
Exposure	sets the correct exposure for you, but images may be dark if
problems	there is backlight.
Go to page 44	Use exposure compensation in these situations for
	brighter images.

Focus problems

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In normal picture mode [], Auto Focus (AF) normally sets the correct focus for you, but images may be unfocused in the following situations. The camera can focus between 50 cm (1.64 feet) and Z.

–When shooting something that is far away and something that is close by at the same time.

–When shooting through a dirty window.

–When there are sparkling or shiny objects around the subject.

–When shooting in a dark place.

–When shooting a subject that is moving fast.

–When shooting a scene with minimal contrast.

–When shooting something very bright.

–When taking a close-up picture of the subject

–When there is jitter.

Use AF/AE lock or macro mode [w] in these situations.

Color problems

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How the subject appears depends on the kind of lighting, so colors in different lights will be different. This unit adjusts the color automatically to give a more natural result. (Auto white balance)

You can also adjust the white balance to suit different situations to reproduce natural colors.

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Contents Illustration shows DMC-LS75Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit Information for Your SafetyDear Customer Only for Canada Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note U.S. only Only for U.S.AIf you see this symbol This camera is not waterproofAbout the Lens About Condensation When the lens is fogged upWhen not using the camera for a long period of time Humid placesContents Others Connecting to other equipmentQAdvanced-Viewing FormatCD-ROM Standard AccessoriesBatteries InstructionsNames of the Components Play back the pictures Quick GuideInsert the batteries. P15 Turn the camera on to take picturesAbout the Batteries AWhen oxyride batteries are selectedBWhen alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected Usable batteriesDo not heat or expose to ﬂame Battery shapes that cannot be usedAll or part Pole is ﬂat Covering on Battery is peeled Off DoctorRecording conditions by Cipa standard When not using the batteries for a long period of timeBattery life Playback time Insert the batteries with the and poles aligned correctly Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card OptionalCard Remove the batteries after useAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Card You can record or play back pictures on a cardMENU/SET button Cursor buttons Mode dial Setting Date/Time Clock SetSet the mode dial to Initial setting Press MENU/SETSCN About the Mode DialAdvanced Press e/r to select the menu item Using the MenusChanging the menu settings Press r to select the setup menu Press e/r to select the settingSetting Press qPower Save About the Setup MenuBattery Type Clock SET P17Travel Date P55 NO.RESETEconomy BeepTV Aspect ResetVideo OUT Dial Display P18LCD monitor and changes to the display Taking Pictures Select normal picture modeUsing the ﬂash Press the shutter button fully to take the pictureGo to page 27 Use AF/AE lock or macro mode w in these situationsThere is backlight Go toDirection detection function Focus indication lights when the subject is focusedPress the shutter button fully Preventing jitter camera shakePress MENU/SET to close the menu Taking Pictures in Simple ModeBattery Type Clock SETAF Assist Lamp P66 on Sensitivity P61Aspect RATIO/PICT.SIZE/ Quality P62 Travel Date World TimeTaking Pictures with the Zoom EZ is an abbreviation of Extended optical Zoom Picture sizePress MENU/SET to close Press e/r to select D.ZOOM and then press qPress r to select on and then MenuPress w/q to choose a picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress r REV Rotate the zoom lever towards 3 TPlay back the previous picture Play back the next picture Playing Back PicturesPress w/q to select the picture While deleting the picture, a appears on the screen Deleting PicturesTo delete a single picture To delete Multi DELETE/ALLPress w/q to select the picture and then press r to set Only when selecting Multi DeleteScreen when selecting Multi Delete About the LCD Monitor Press the Display button to switch to the screen to be usedRecording mode Playback mode LCD monitor LCDExample of histogram About guide line displayHistogram Properly Exposed B Under Exposed C Over Exposed HistogramCanceling High angle mode Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Press q Press e/r or q to switch the ﬂash settingISO Available ﬂash settings by recording modeAvailable ﬂash range to take pictures Available ﬂash rangeNight Scenery P49 Shutter speed for each ﬂash mode Flash mode SecISO Limit Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press w Press e/r or w to switch Self-timer modeOver exposed Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to ﬁnish Properly ExposedThen press q Shooting with the Intelligent ISO modePress e/r to select ISO Limit Press e/r to select the menuFocus range Use a tripod and the self-timer P43 for best resultsTaking Close-up pictures Press e/r/w/q to select the scene mode Scene modePress q to enter the scene mode menu screen Scene mode help InformationYou cannot change the white balance setting Technique to make this mode more effectiveTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the ﬂash Technique for Candle light mode Technique for Night scenery modeTechnique for Party mode Nightscape can be recorded vividlySelect Birthday SET. and press Age display settingBirthday setting MENU/SETTake clear pictures of the night sky or other dark subjects Press e/r to select the shutter speed, then press MENU/SETAllows you to take pictures through an airplane window Technique for Fireworks modeShutter speed becomes slower so use a tripod Motion picture mode Press MENU/SET to close the menu Departure date and then press Setting the travel datePress e/r/w/q to select Press MENU/SET to exit the menuCanceling the travel date Take a picturePress w/q to select your home area and then press MENU/SET Displaying the time at the travel destinationPress r to select Home and then press MENU/SET Finishing setting the home area If you are setting the home area forUsing the quick setting Using the REC mode menuUsing the REC mode menu Items you can setAWB Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureBalance Auto White Balance AWBSensitivity Setting the white balance manually White setSetting the light sensitivity ISO sensitivity 100 1250PICT.SIZE/QUALITY Setting the aspect ratio of picturesAspect Ratio Number of pixelsQuality AF ModeSetting the focus method Stabilizer About 1-area-focusing High speedThis feature detects jitter and corrects for it MODE1Shooting in quick succession Mode or Starry SKY in scene modeBurst Focus is ﬁxed in the ﬁrst pictureClock SET AF Assist LampCOL.MODE Press e/r/w/q to select a picture Displaying Multiple Screens Multi PlaybackRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple Screens Example of 25 screensSelect the month Select the date 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 To return to the 1 screen playback screenRotate the zoom lever towards 3 T to enlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomTo stop using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards W or press MENU/SETThen press r to play back Playing Back Motion picturesPress w/q to select a picture with a To pauseDate Stamp P75 Using the Play mode menuFavorite P73 Press e to select Start and then press MENU/SET Slide ShowPress e/r to select ALL or By pressing the r, the Slide Show stopsFavorite Setting your favorite picturesCanceling all favorites Press r to select on and then press MENU/SETRotate DISP./ROTATE b To display the picture rotated Press w/q to select the picture and then press rPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Rotate Picture is rotated manuallyPress w / q to choose a picture, then press r Date StampPress e/r to select Single or Multi and press MENU/SET Stamping the date on your picturesPress e/r to select YES or no and press MENU/SET Screen when you have chosen an image taken at 7MDate print setting in Dpof Print Resize TrimmingDpof Print Single settingMulti setting To cancel all settings To print the datePreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Multi setting/To cancel all settingsProtect Rotate SETMaking the picture smaller Press e/r to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETPress w/q to select the size and then press r Aspect ratioTrimming Copying the picture data CopyPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Are copied onto the card at one timeFormat Initializing the built-in memory or a cardWindows Connecting to a PCSet the camera’s mode dial to a mode other than Print mode MacintoshCard Conditions under which a different folder number is usedConnecting to other equipment To connect Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterTurn on the camera and the printer Set the mode dial to Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press w/q to select the picture and then press MENU/SETPress e to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press e Press e/r to select an item and then press MENU/SETPaper Size Print with DateNUM. of Prints When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper LayoutSet the TV ASPECT. P23 Turn the camera and the TV off Playing Back Pictures with a TV ScreenPlaying back pictures with the supplied cable Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slotRecording Normal picture modeScreen Display Enlarge Simple mode P28Playback Knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it Batteries have a limited life Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable batteries Message Display Memory Card Error Please Check the Card Memory Card Error Format this CARD?Memory Card Error Read ErrorTroubleshooting Is blurred. The optical Conditions Causes Subject is notFocused properly Image stabilizer is not100 LCD101 102 103 Number of recordable pictures Number of recordable pictures and available recording time104 Aspect ratio105 VGA Qvga Available recording time In Motion picture mode106 Speciﬁcations 107108 109 DIGITAL/V.OUTDigital Camera Accessory System 110111 Digital Camera Accessory Order FormAccessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only 112113 Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service 114115 Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center 116 Précautions à prendre pour les clients canadiens117 Index 118119 Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3