Panasonic DMC-LS2 operating instructions Press 1 to switch the flash setting

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Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

SCN1 SCN2

A: Flash

Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.

∫Switching to the appropriate flash

setting

Set the flash to match the recording.

Press 1 [] to switch the flash setting.

•For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode” (P39).

: AUTO

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.

: AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.

•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.

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: Forced ON

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.

•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

: Forced ON/Red-eye reduction¢1

•The flash setting is set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction only when you set [PARTY] (P51) or [CANDLE LIGHT] (P51) in scene mode.

: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction¢1

If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background.

: Forced OFF

The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the flash is not permitted.

¢1 The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFCC Note U.S. only Humid places About Condensation When the lens is fogged upAbout the Lens About The Mode Dial About illustrations of the cursor Button About indications in these operating instructionsAbout illustrations in these operating instructions Contents Using the Play mode menu Setting color effectsAdjusting the picture quality Setting the picture to printStrap Standard AccessoriesNames Components SD Memory Cards are optional12 13 Turn the camera on to take pictures Quick GuideInsert the batteries. P15 Play back the picturesAbout the Batteries All or part Pole is flat Covering on Battery is peeled Off Battery indicationRecording conditions by Cipa standard When not using the batteries for a long period of timeWhen recording once every Remove the batteries after use Inserting/Removing the BatteriesPlayback time Months even if the batteries are removedAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Inserting/Removing the Card OptionalSD Memory Card Icons displayed on the screenSD Memory Card optional MultiMediaCard optional Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csPress MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Initial settingChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET several times to close the menuPress MENU/SET and then press About the Setup MenuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon and then press Press 3/4 to select the menu itemClock SET Battery TypeOxyride ZR6 MonitorReset Mode onlyNO.RESET EconomyVideo OUT USB ModeSelect on Connection Scene MenuTake a picture Turn the camera on Select normal picture modeTaking Pictures Tips for taking good pictures Focus indication lights when the subject is focusedFocusing Press the shutter button fullyExposure Preventing jitter camera shakeParty P51 Settings in Simple mode Taking Pictures in Simple ModeBasic menu settings Other Settings in Simple modeAspect RATIO/PICT.SIZE/QUALITY P62 This case, the subject, such as a person, will become darkRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele To make subjects appear closer use TelePicture size and maximum zoom Magnification ± Available, Not availableMenu operation Press MENU/SETFurther extending the zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Press 3/4/2/1 to move the positionFast forwarding/Fast rewinding Playing Back PicturesPress 2/1 to select the picture Press and hold 2/1 during playbackPress Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET Deleting PicturesSelect the picture with 2/1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to setDo not turn off the camera while deleting Screen when selecting Multi DeletePress 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Playback mode Recording modeSimple mode About the LCD MonitorExample of histogram Recording guide lineHistogram Canceling High angle mode Press 1 to switch the flash setting Auto ISO80Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Sec 30 to 1/2000Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 to select the self-timer modeUnder exposed Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Compensate the exposure towards positiveTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer Demonstration of the optical imageWhen the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited Taking Pictures using Burst ModeNumber of pictures recorded in burst Mode Conditions How to turn the LCD monitor on againPower save OperationTaking Close-up Pictures Focus rangeSetting frequently used scenes to the mode dials Scene ModePress 3/4 to select the scene mode There are 4 menu screens 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4Portrait mode Technique for Portrait modeTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Sports modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Party mode Technique for Candle light modeTechnique for Starry sky mode Technique for Fireworks modeSetting the shutter speed Age display setting Birthday settingPress the shutter button fully to stop recording Motion Picture ModeChanging the picture quality setting You cannot record audio Press 3/4 to select PICT.MODE and then pressPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Displaying MultipleRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens To stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback Zoom1k2k4k8k16k When you rotate the zoom lever Rotate towards W or press MENU/SETMotion pictures cannot be recorded with audio Playing Back Motion PicturesTo pause Using the REC Mode Menu There are 2 menu screens 1/2 and 2/2Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture BalanceAbout the white balance Setting the light sensitivitySensitivity Shutter speedPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Setting the aspect ratio of picturesAspect Ratio AF Mode Setting the focus methodSlow Shutter Recording bright pictures in dark placesPICT.ADJ Using the Play mode menuCOL.EFFECT Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu itemPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SETSlide Show Press 4 to finishRotate DISP./ROTATE Setting your favorite picturesFavorite Deleting all favoritesPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Setting the picture to print and the number of printsPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press Dpof PrintTo cancel all settings Single settingMulti setting Date print icon Date appears ProtectTo print the date Preventing accidental erasure of picturesPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET ResizePress 2/1 to select the size and then press Making the picture smallerCopy TrimmingPress shutter button Message Delete Original PICTURE? appearsCopy Format Initializing the built-in memory or a cardWindows Connecting to a PCPress 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SET Conditions under which a different Folder number is used MacintoshFolder Composition Printing the Pictures Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printingNUM. of Prints Press 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SETPrint with Date Paper SizeSetting the date printing with Dpof print in advance Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing back pictures using the video cable suppliedConnect the video cable to the video input socket on the TV Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slotScreen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode PlaybackAge P53 Motion picture playback P58 Favorites P67 No Valid Picture to Play Message DisplayThis Memory Card is Protected This Picture is ProtectedMemory Card Error Please Check the Card BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Error Format this CARD? Read Error Please Check the CardTroubleshooting LCD monitor flickers indoors Motion picture recording stops in the middleLCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment LCD monitor is too bright or darkPicture is not played back Flash is activated 2 timesYou can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P67 Other pictures. Check the data carefully before formattingEnds of the pictures are cut at printing Setting for the auto review function is disabledClock is reset Others An unreadable language was selected by mistakeNumber of recordable pictures and available recording time Number of recordable picturesAvailable recording time seconds Specifications DIGITAL/V.OUT Digital 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 ServicenterIndex 22, 75 Picture Quality SettingStatus Indicator 13, 16, 21 Video OutputEncienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolInserte las baterías Reproduzca las imágenesPanasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3