Panasonic DMC-LS75 Conditions Causes Subject is not, Focused properly, Is blurred. The optical

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Others

 

 

 

 

Conditions

Causes

The subject is not

The focus range varies depending on the recording mode.

focused properly.

To set the proper mode for the distance to the subject, rotate

 

the mode dial.

 

Is the subject out of the focus range? (P25, 46)

 

 

 

 

 

Have you taken a picture with jitter?

Sometimes two or three

Is the camera set in burst mode (P65)?

pictures are taken with

 

 

 

a single press of the

 

 

 

shutter button.

 

 

 

The recorded picture

When taking a picture in shaded areas or indoors, the shutter

is blurred. The optical

speed becomes slow and the Optical Image Stabilizer

image stabilizer is not

function may not work properly. In this case, we recommend

effective.

holding the camera with both hands firmly to take pictures

 

(P25).

Images are grainy or

Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?

noisy.

(When set to [AUTO], ISO sensitivity increases for indoor and

 

other shooting occasions.)

 

• Reduce ISO sensitivity. (P61)

 

• Set [COL.MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P66)

 

• Improve the ambient light.

 

In [HIGH SENS.] (P51) in scene mode, the resolution of

 

the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high

 

sensitivity processing. This is not a malfunction.

The brightness or color

Brightness and colors may change when using a fast shutter

of the picture differs

speed under fluorescent lights, but this is a characteristic of

from the actual scene.

such lighting and is not a malfunction.

Shooting of motion

This camera is not compatible with motion picture recording

pictures stops

on MultiMediaCards.

unexpectedly.

• When you set the [PICT.MODE] to [30fpsVGA] or

 

[30fps16:9], we recommend using cards that offer 10

 

MB/second or higher speeds (shown on their packages and

 

elsewhere) for best results.

 

• Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC

 

Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle.

A reddish vertical line

This is a phenomenon called smear. It

 

 

 

appears on the LCD

is a characteristic of CCD and appears

 

 

monitor while the shutter

when the subject has a bright part.

 

 

button is pressed

Black or green vertical lines or horizontal

 

 

halfway or recording

irregularities may also appear around

 

 

motion pictures.

the smear, but this is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

It is recorded in motion pictures but is

 

not recorded on still pictures.

 

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Contents DMC-LS75 Illustration showsInformation for Your Safety Dear CustomerMarking 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 flameWhen not using the batteries for a long period of time Battery lifeRecording 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 dialAbout the Mode Dial AdvancedSCN Using the Menus Changing the menu settingsPress 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 picturePlaying Back Pictures Press w/q to select the picturePlay 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 screenOnly when selecting Multi Delete Screen 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 ISOShutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode Sec ISO LimitNight 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 qUse a tripod and the self-timer P43 for best results Taking Close-up picturesFocus 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 to make this mode more effective Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashYou 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 subjectsTechnique for Fireworks mode Shutter speed becomes slower so use a tripodAllows 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 dateDisplaying the time at the travel destination Press r to select Home and then press MENU/SETPress 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/QUALITYAF Mode Setting the focus methodQuality 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 successionAF Assist Lamp COL.MODEClock 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 backUsing the Play mode menu Favorite P73Date 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/SETSingle setting Multi 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 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer Turn on the camera and the printer Set the mode dial toTo 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 printingPrint with Date NUM. of PrintsPaper 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 offNormal picture mode Screen DisplayRecording Simple mode P28 PlaybackEnlarge Knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it Bring charged spare batteries when going out Dispose of unusable batteriesBatteries 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 Available recording time In Motion picture mode 106VGA 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 For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage113 114 Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCustomer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory Service Center115 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