Information for Your Safety, Dear Customer | Panasonic DMC-LS2

Before Use

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

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•Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

•SD Logo is a trademark.

•Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Panasonic DMC-LS2 operating instructions Information for Your Safety, Dear Customer

Contents

Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear Customer FCC 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 print Strap Standard AccessoriesNames Components SD Memory Cards are optional 12 13 Turn the camera on to take pictures Quick GuideInsert the batteries. P15 Play back the pictures About the Batteries All or part Pole is flat Covering on Battery is peeled Off Battery indication Recording 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 removed About the Built-in Memory/the Card Inserting/Removing the Card Optional SD Memory Card Icons displayed on the screenSD Memory Card optional MultiMediaCard optional Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Press 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 menu Press 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 item Clock SET Battery TypeOxyride ZR6 Monitor Reset Mode onlyNO.RESET Economy Video OUT USB ModeSelect on Connection Scene Menu Take 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 fully Exposure Preventing jitter camera shakeParty P51 Settings in Simple mode Taking Pictures in Simple ModeBasic menu settings Other Settings in Simple mode Aspect RATIO/PICT.SIZE/QUALITY P62 This case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele To make subjects appear closer use Tele Picture size and maximum zoom Magnification ± Available, Not available Menu 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 position Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Playing Back PicturesPress 2/1 to select the picture Press and hold 2/1 during playback Press 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 set Do 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 Monitor Example of histogram Recording guide lineHistogram Canceling High angle mode Press 1 to switch the flash setting Auto ISO80 Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Sec 30 to 1/2000 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 to select the self-timer mode Under exposed Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Compensate the exposure towards positive Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer Demonstration of the optical image When 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 Operation Taking Close-up Pictures Focus range Setting 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 4/4 Portrait mode Technique for Portrait mode Technique for Night scenery mode Technique for Sports modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Party mode Technique for Candle light mode Technique for Starry sky mode Technique for Fireworks modeSetting the shutter speed Age display setting Birthday setting Press 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/SET Motion pictures cannot be recorded with audio Playing Back Motion PicturesTo pause Using the REC Mode Menu There are 2 menu screens 1/2 and 2/2 Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Balance About the white balance Setting the light sensitivitySensitivity Shutter speed PICT.SIZE/QUALITY Setting the aspect ratio of picturesAspect Ratio AF Mode Setting the focus method Slow Shutter Recording bright pictures in dark places PICT.ADJ Using the Play mode menuCOL.EFFECT Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu item Press 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 finish Rotate DISP./ROTATE Setting your favorite picturesFavorite Deleting all favorites Press 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 Print To cancel all settings Single settingMulti setting Date print icon Date appears ProtectTo print the date Preventing accidental erasure of pictures Press 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 smaller Copy TrimmingPress shutter button Message Delete Original PICTURE? appears Copy Format Initializing the built-in memory or a card Windows 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 printing NUM. of Prints Press 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SETPrint with Date Paper Size Setting 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 slot Screen Display Recording Recording in simple mode Playback Age P53 Motion picture playback P58 Favorites P67 No Valid Picture to Play Message DisplayThis Memory Card is Protected This Picture is Protected Memory 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 Card Troubleshooting 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 dark Picture is not played back Flash is activated 2 timesYou can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P67 Other pictures. Check the data carefully before formatting Ends of the pictures are cut at printing Setting for the auto review function is disabledClock is reset Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake Number of recordable pictures and available recording time Number of recordable pictures Available recording time seconds Specifications DIGITAL/V.OUT Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory Servicenter Index 22, 75 Picture Quality SettingStatus Indicator 13, 16, 21 Video Output Encienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolInserte las baterías Reproduzca las imágenes Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3