Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DMC-LS70 Panasonic
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P For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
2 VQT1C63 Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fi ll in the information in the box below.
3 VQT1C63 Before Use THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: (U.S. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
4 VQT1C63 Before Use -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
5 VQT1C63 Before Use ■ About the Lens • Do not press the lens or the lens barrel with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as it may cause the camera to malfunction. Also, be careful when you leave the camera outside or near a window.
6 VQT1C63 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ...................... 2 Preparation Standard Accessories .............................. 8 Names of the Components ...................... 9 Quick Guide .........................................
7 VQT1C63 Using the [REC] mode menu ................. 59 • [W.BALANCE] .................................. 60 • [SENSITIVITY] ................................. 61 • [ASPECT RATIO] ............................. 62 • [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] .......
8 VQT1C63 Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ■ Batteries AA Oxyride batteries (ZR6) ■ Video Cable K1HA08CD0015 ■ USB Connection Cable K1HA08CD0013 ■ CD-ROM ■ Strap VFC4090 • Card is optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.
9 VQT1C63 Preparation Names of the Components 20 Tripod Receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable with the camera attached to it.
10 VQT1C63 Preparation Quick Guide This is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Insert the batteries. (P15) • When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P16).
11 VQT1C63 Preparation About the Batteries ■ Usable batteries AA Oxyride batteries (supplied)* AA Alkaline batteries (optional) AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (optional) • One of the following messages appears when you insert batteries for the fi rst time, change the batteries when they become exhausted etc.
12 VQT1C63 Preparation ■ Battery shapes that cannot be used • Batteries with unusual shapes cause leakage, heat generation or explosion if inserted in the camera. • Batteries with the covering partly or fully peeled off. Never use these batteries.
13 VQT1C63 Preparation • We recommend charging the batteries after they are fully discharged. If you charge the batteries before they are fully discharged, it can reduce battery performance.
14 VQT1C63 Preparation The number of recordable pictures in low temperatures (In normal picture mode when the temperature is 0 °C (32 °F) and other recording conditions comply with CIPA standard.
15 VQT1C63 Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off. • Use oxyride batteries (supplied), alkaline batteries (optional) or Ni-MH batteries (optional). • Prepare an SD Memory Card (optional), an SDHC Memory Card (optional) or a MultiMediaCard (optional).
16 VQT1C63 Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. ■ Built-in Memory [ ] You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.
17 VQT1C63 Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) Set the mode dial to [ ]. ■ Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears. A : [MENU/SET] button B : Cursor buttons C : Mode dial 1 Press [MENU/SET].
18 VQT1C63 Preparation SCN SCN A SCN Changing the mode About the Mode Dial When the power is on and you turn the mode dial, you can switch between shooting and playback modes, and also select modes suited to the subject such as the macro mode and scene modes.
19 VQT1C63 Preparation ■ The menu icons Recording menu (P59) Displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ]. Q Play menu (P71) Displayed when the mode dial is set to [] . Y Scene mode menu (P47) Displayed when the mode dial is set to [] .
20 VQT1C63 Preparation 2 Press q . 3 Press e / r to select the setting. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to con fi rm the setting. ■ To exit the menus Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also exit the menus when the mode dial is set to [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] by pressing the shutter button halfway.
21 VQT1C63 Preparation About the Setup Menu • Change the settings if necessary. • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase (P23). Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item.
22 VQT1C63 Preparation Have the LCD turn off automatically. ECONOMY Battery life is saved by reducing the brightness of the LCD monitor and turning it off automatically when the camera is not being used in recording mode. q OFF: Economy mode cannot be activated.
23 VQT1C63 Preparation RESET The settings on the recording or the [SETUP] menu are reset to the initial settings. • The birthday setting for [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] (P50) in scene mode and the numb.
24 VQT1C63 Preparation ■ Display in normal picture mode [ ]. (at the time of purchase) 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P40) • The fl ash icon turns red when activating the fl ash and pressing the shutter button halfway. 3 AF area • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark place.
25 VQT1C63 Basic Taking Pictures Select normal picture mode [ ]. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. A Shutter button B Turn the camera on. C The status indicator lights for 1 second.
26 VQT1C63 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.
27 VQT1C63 Basic ■ When you want to take a subject outside the AF area (AF/AE Lock) When recording a picture of people with a composition like the following picture, you will not be able to focus the camera on the subject because the people are outside the AF area.
28 VQT1C63 Basic Taking Pictures in Simple Mode This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the basic functions appear in the menu to make operations simple. ■ Basic menu settings 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press e / r to select the desired menu item and then press q .
29 VQT1C63 Basic • [SENSITIVITY] (P61): Settings will be the same as those used when you have set ISO LIMIT in Intelligent ISO mode [ ] (P45) to [ISO800]. • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/ [QUALITY] (P62): – [ ENLARGE]: h /DMC-LS75/DMC-LS70: (7M), DMC-LS60: (6M)/Fine – [ 4 ˝ × 6 ˝ /10 × 15 cm]: / (2.
30 VQT1C63 Basic Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom / the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. (35 mm fi lm camera equivalent: 35 mm to 105 mm) To zoom even more (up to 4.
31 VQT1C63 Basic • “EZ” is an abbreviation of [Extended optical Zoom]. • If you set a picture size that activates the extended optical zoom, the extended optical zoom icon [ ] is displayed on the screen when you use the zoom function. • The zoom will stop moving for an instant near [W] (1 ×) when the extended optical zoom is used.
32 VQT1C63 Basic Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom A maximum of 12 × zoom can be achieved with the 3 × optical zoom and the 4 × digital zoom when [D.ZOOM] is set to [ON] in the [REC] menu. However, if a picture size that can use extended optical zoom is selected, a maximum of 18 × zoom can be achieved with the 4.
33 VQT1C63 Basic Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) You can check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode. 1 Press r [REV]. • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds. • Review is canceled when the shutter button is pressed halfway or the r [REV] is pressed again.
34 VQT1C63 Basic Playing Back Pictures The picture data on the built-in memory appears when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted. (P16) Press w / q to select the picture. w : Play back the previous picture.
35 VQT1C63 Basic Deleting Pictures The picture data on the built-in memory is deleted when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card is deleted when a card is inserted. (P16) • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Please double-check before deleting pictures.
36 VQT1C63 Basic 3 Press w / q to select the picture and then press r to set. (Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) • Repeat the above procedure. • The selected pictures appear with [ A ]. When r is pressed again, the setting is canceled. • The icon [ c ] blinks red if the selected picture cannot be deleted.
37 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting About the LCD Monitor Changing the information displayed A LCD monitor (LCD) Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used.
38 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting ■ About guide line display When you align the subject on the guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.
39 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode) The LCD monitor becomes easier to see when the camera is held in the following position. This is useful when you cannot get close to the subject because there is a person in the way.
40 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A : Photo fl ash • Do not cover the photo fl ash with your fi ngers or any other items. ■ Switching to the appropriate fl ash setting Set the fl ash setting of the built-in fl ash according to the scene to be recorded.
41 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting * 1 The fl ash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second fl ash is activated. ■ Available fl ash settings by recording mode The available fl ash settings depend on the recording mode.
42 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting ■ The available fl ash range to take pictures in intelligent ISO mode ISO LIMIT (P45) Available fl ash range ISO400 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 3.7 m (12.14 feet) (Wide) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2.1 m (6.89 feet) (Tele) ISO800 30 cm (0.
43 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Press w [] . 2 Press e / r or w [ ] to switch the self-timer mode. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to fi nish. • When 5 seconds pass without any operation, the setting selected at the time is automatically adopted.
44 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. Over exposed Properly Exposed Under exposed 1 Press e [ C ] to display [ C EXPOSURE] and press w / q to compensate the exposure.
45 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Shooting with the Intelligent ISO mode The camera detects movements of the subject near the center of the frame and sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the movements and brightness. 1 Press [MENU/SET].
46 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Taking Close-up pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. When taking pictures of fl owers. You can take pictures approaching the subject at a distance up to 5 cm (0.16 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 ×).
47 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. • See pages 48 to 52 for details about the modes. Explanations about the scene modes are also included in the camera’s [ INFORMATION] feature.
48 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Portrait mode The background is blurred and the person stands out with a healthier complexion. ■ Technique to make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible. 2 Move close to the subject.
49 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Night scenery mode The nightscape can be recorded vividly. ■ Technique for Night scenery mode • Use a tripod as the shutter may be open for as long as 8 seconds. Use the self- timer for best results. (P43) • The focus range is 5 m (16.
50 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Sunset mode Use to take pictures of the sunset. Sunset color can be reproduced vividly. • The fl ash setting is fi xed to Forced OFF [ v ]. • The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. • ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100].
51 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting • Focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to Z . • Sensitivity will be the same as when you have set ISO LIMIT in Intelligent ISO mode [ ] (P45) to [ISO400].
52 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting ■ Technique for Starry sky mode • The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds, so use a tripod and the self- timer (P43) for best results. • The LCD darkens automatically. • The histogram is always orange. (P38) • The Flash setting is fi xed to Forced OFF [ v ].
53 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Motion picture mode 1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A : Available recording time B : Elapsed recording time • When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.
54 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting • You can record smoother motion pictures with 30 fps. • You can record longer motion pictures with 10 fps although the picture quality is lower. • [10fpsQVGA]: The fi le size is smaller, so the fi les are suitable to be attached to e-mails.
55 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting By setting the departure and return dates, you can record which date of the vacation you take a picture. The day of the vacation is shown when you play a picture and you can add it to the picture for printing with [DATE STAMP] (P75).
56 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting 8 Take a picture. • The day of the vacation A appears for about 5 seconds after setting the travel dates and when the camera is turned on when the travel date is set. • When [TRAVEL DATE] is set, [ ] appears on the lower right of the screen.
57 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Displaying the time at the travel destination If you set your home area and the travel destination area when traveling abroad etc., the local time at the travel destination area can be displayed on the screen and recorded on the pictures taken.
58 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting MENU -- : -- -- . -- . ---- MENU SET Finishing setting the home area • If you are setting the home area for the fi rst time, the screen returns to the screen shown in step 1 of “Setting the home area [HOME]” after you press [MENU/ SET] to set your home area.
59 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Using the [REC] mode menu Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures.
60 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture This function allows you to reproduce a white color closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting, etc. in which the white color may appear reddish or bluish.
61 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting ■ Setting the white balance manually (White set | ) Use this to set the white balance manually. 1 Select [ | ] (White set) and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or a similar white object so that the frame on the center of the screen turns white and then press [MENU/SET].
62 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of pictures By changing the aspect ratio, you can select an angle of view that matches the subject. h Select to take pictures with the same aspect ratio as a 4:3 TV or a computer monitor.
63 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting ■ When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] DMC-LS75/DMC-LS70 (6M) 3072 × 2048 pixels DMC-LS60 only (5M) 2816 × 1880 pixels (2.5M EZ) 2048 × 1360 pixels ■ When the aspect ratio setting is [ j ] DMC-LS75/DMC-LS70 (5.5M) 3072 × 1728 pixels DMC-LS60 only (4.
64 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting ■ About 1-area-focusing (High speed) • You can focus on the subject more quickly than other AF modes. • Pictures may become still in the condition they were in before the subject was focused when you press the shutter button halfway.
65 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting • The stabilizer function may not work in the following cases so take special care not to move the camera when pressing the shutter button. – When too much jitter occurs. – When the zoom magni fi cation is high. – In digital zoom range.
66 VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting [AF ASSIST LAMP] Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on the subject in low light conditions. If the AF assist lamp is set to [ON], an AF area (P63) with a size wider than usual is displayed and the AF assist lamp A turns on.
67 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens. For example: When you have chosen to show 9 pictures • : 1 screen ➝ 9 screens ➝ 25 screens ➝ Calendar screen display (P68) • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ 3 ] [T] to return to the previous screen.
68 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing Displaying pictures by recording date (Calendar playback) You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] several times to display the calendar screen.
69 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing Using the Playback Zoom 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ 3 ] [T] to enlarge the picture. • 3 : 1× ➝ 2× ➝ 4× ➝ 8× ➝ 16× • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magni fi cation becomes lower.
70 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing Playing Back Motion pictures Press w / q to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] and then press r to play back. • The motion picture recording time A is displayed on the LCD monitor.
71 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing Using the [PLAY] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • Refer to P72 to 83 for each menu item. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press e / r to select the menu item and then press q .
72 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a fi xed duration This is recommended when playing back pictures on a TV screen. You can skip unwanted pictures if [FAVORITE] (P73) has been set. • The screen shown in step 1 appears when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON].
73 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing [FAVORITE] Setting your favorite pictures You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Delete all the pictures not set as favorites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPT ★ ]) (P35) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show.
74 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] To display the picture rotated This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90° steps. ■ Rotate display (The picture is automatically rotated and displayed.
75 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing [DATE STAMP] Stamping the date on your pictures You can stamp your pictures with the date of shooting, ages, and travel dates. This function is suitable when you print 4 ˝ × 6 ˝ /10 × 15 cm images. (Images are resized when you add the date to the pictures taken with a resolution of more than [ ].
76 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing 4 Press [MENU/SET]. • Images are resized as follows when you add the date to the pictures taken with a resolution of more than [ ]. – h aspect ratio ➞ – aspect ratio ➞ – j aspect ratio ➞ 5 Press e / r to select [YES] or [NO] and press [MENU/SET].
77 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing [DPOF PRINT] Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print.
78 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing ■ To cancel all settings 1 Press e to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • DPOF print settings on the built-in memory are canceled when a card is not inserted. DPOF print settings on the card are canceled when a card is inserted.
79 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing [PROTECT] Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture You can set protection for the pictures you do not want to delete to prevent them from accidental erasure. Press e / r to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET].
80 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing [RESIZE] Making the picture smaller This function is useful if you want to reduce the fi le size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website. 1 Press w / q to select the picture and then press r .
81 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it Use this function when you trim unnecessary parts of the recorded picture. 1 Press w / q to select the picture and then press r .
82 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing [COPY] Copying the picture data You can copy recorded picture data from the built-in memory to a card or vice versa. 1 Press e / r to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. • : All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time.
83 VQT1C63 Advanced-Viewing [FORMAT] Initializing the built-in memory or a card Usually, it is not necessary to format the built-in memory and the card. Format them when the message [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR] or [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. Press e to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
84 VQT1C63 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC • By connecting the camera to a computer, you can upload your pictures, then use the software on the included CD-ROM ([LUMIX Simple Viewer] and [PHOTOfunSTUDIO- viewer-] for Windows ® ) to print or send your images by e-mail.
85 VQT1C63 Connecting to other equipment ■ Folder Composition Folders appear as follows. 1 Folder number 2 File number 3 JPG : Pictures MOV : Motion pictures MISC : Folder containing fi les with DPOF settings. • This unit stores up to 999 picture fi les in each folder.
86 VQT1C63 Connecting to other equipment • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • While [ACCESS] is being displayed, do not disconnect the USB connection cable. • Data transmission takes time when a card contains a large number of pictures.
87 VQT1C63 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing on the LCD monitor.
88 VQT1C63 Connecting to other equipment ■ Printing the selected picture (making a single print) 1 Press w / q to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • A message displays for about 2 seconds. 2 Press e to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET].
89 VQT1C63 Connecting to other equipment 3 Press e to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • In DPOF setting, [PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM. OF PRINTS] are not displayed. • When you select [DPOF PICTURE], [DPOF SET] is selectable. When you select [DPOF SET], refer to P77.
90 VQT1C63 Connecting to other equipment • [PAGE LAYOUT] (Possible layouts on the camera) F Settings on the printer are prioritized. G 1 page with no frame print H 1 page with frame print I 2 pages print J 4 pages print • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
91 VQT1C63 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ■ Playing back pictures with the supplied cable • Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P23) • Turn the camera and the TV off. 1 Connect the video cable A (supplied) to the [V. OUT] socket of the camera.
92 VQT1C63 Others Screen Display The LCD monitor shows the status of the camera. ■ In recording 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P40) 3 AF area (P25) 4 Focus indication (P25) 5 Picture size (P62) 6 Qu.
93 VQT1C63 Others ■ In simple mode 1 Flash mode (P40) 2 Focus indication (P25) 3 Picture mode (P28) 6 : Jitter alert indication (P27) 4 Battery indication (P24) 5 Remaining number of recordable pict.
94 VQT1C63 Others Cautions for Use ■ Optimal Use of the Camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Do not leave the unit in your pants pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full bag etc.
95 VQT1C63 Others ■ Batteries Be sure to remove the batteries when you will not be using the camera for a long period of time. • If the temperature is too high or low, the terminals may rust causing a malfunction. If you drop the batteries accidentally, check to see if the body of the batteries and the terminals are damaged.
96 VQT1C63 Others Message Display Con fi rmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples.
97 VQT1C63 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] The format of the card cannot be recognized by this camera. Format the card again with this camera. Save your data to your computer, then use this unit to reformat the card. (P83) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN] This message appears when the camera is not operating properly.
98 VQT1C63 Others Troubleshooting If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the setup menu. (P23) ■ Batteries and power supply Conditions Causes The camera turns off immediately even when battery power is full.
99 VQT1C63 Others Conditions Causes The subject is not focused properly. The focus range varies depending on the recording mode. To set the proper mode for the distance to the subject, rotate the mode dial.
100 VQT1C63 Others ■ LCD Conditions Causes The LCD monitor sometimes turns off although the camera is turned on. Is the LCD monitor turned off soon after you take pictures with the fl ash? While the fl ash is being charged, the LCD monitor is turned off.
101 VQT1C63 Others ■ Playback Conditions Causes Pictures rotate unexpectedly. One of the features of this unit can automatically detect when you have turned the camera side on to take a picture, then rotate that picture for you when you play it back.
102 VQT1C63 Others Conditions Causes The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different. Depending on the TV model, the area display may be smaller so the picture may be stretched horizontally or vertically and the top and bottom or left and right of the picture may be cut off when it is displayed.
103 VQT1C63 Others Conditions Causes The AF assist lamp does not turn on. Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P66) Are you taking pictures in dark places? The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.
104 VQT1C63 Others Number of recordable pictures and available recording time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time vary depending on the subjects.
105 VQT1C63 Others Aspect ratio h Picture size : 2M EZ (1600 × 1200 pixels) : 1M EZ (1280 × 960 pixels) / : 0.3M EZ (640 × 480 pixels) Quality GHGHG H / Built-in Memory (Approx.
106 VQT1C63 Others ■ Available recording time (In Motion picture mode) Picture quality setting 30fps VGA 10fps VGA 30fps QVGA 10fps QVGA 30fps 16:9 10fps 16:9 Built-in Memory (Approx.
107 VQT1C63 Others Speci fi cations Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 3 V Power Consumption: DMC-LS75/DMC-LS70: 1.5 W (When recording) DMC-LS60: 1.4 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera Effective pixels: DMC-LS75/DMC-LS70: 7,200,000 pixels DMC-LS60: 6,000,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.
108 VQT1C63 Others ISO sensitivity: AUTO/ 100/200/400/800/1250 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 3200 Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/2,000th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode:15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Motion pic.
109 VQT1C63 Others Recording fi le format Still Picture: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF corresponding Motion pictures: QuickTime Motion JPEG Interface Digital: USB 2.0 (Full Speed) Analog video: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu) Terminal DIGITAL/V.
110 VQT1C63 Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description DMW-AC6 AC Adaptor DMW-CLS75 Soft Case DMW-CHTZ3 Semi Hard Case RP-SDR04GU1K RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDR02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-.
111 VQT1C63 Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocop y this form when placing an order . 1. Digital C amera Model # 2.
112 VQT1C63 Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center Please photocop y this form when making a request f or service notice .
113 VQT1C63 Others Limited Warranty (For USA Only) P anasonic Digital Still Camera Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Covera g e If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, P anasonic Consumer Electronics Company or P anasonic Pu er to Rico , Inc.
114 VQT1C63 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service F or Carr y-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. F or assistance in Puer to Rico call P anasonic Puer to Rico , Inc.
115 VQT1C63 Others Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) For Product Inf ormation , Operating Assistance , Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Custom er Service inquiries please c ontact: 1-800-272-7033 , Monday-Frida y 8:30am-8pm EST .
116 VQT1C63 Others AVERTISSEMENT: POUR RÉDUIRE TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE, DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU DE DOMMAGE, * N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE, À L’HUMIDITÉ, AUX GOUTTES OU ÉCLABOUSSURES ET ASSUREZ-VOUS QU’AUCUN OBJET OU VASE REMPLI DE LIQUIDE NE SOIT PLACÉ SUR L’APPAREIL.
117 VQT1C63 Others Évitez d’approcher l’appareil photo de tout équipement magnétisé (four à micro-ondes, téléviseur, équipement de jeux vidéo, etc.). • Si vous utilisez l’appareil sur ou proche d’un téléviseur, les images de l’appareil photo risquent d’être distordues par le rayonnement électromagnétique.
118 VQT1C63 Others Index A AC adaptor .............................. 84, 87, 110 Access indication ................................... 24 Aerial photo mode ................................. 52 AF Assist Lamp ..................................... 66 AF/AE Lock .
119 VQT1C63 Others Normal picture mode .............................. 25 Number of Prints .............................. 77, 89 Number of recordable pictures ...... 13, 104 O Operational sound ................................. 22 Optical Image Stabilizer .
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