Panasonic DMC-LS70 manual

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. DMC-LS75 DMC-LS70 DMC-LS60 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this prod[...]

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. The serial number is on the tag located on[...]

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. This equipme[...]

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. ■ Care for the camera • Do not strongly shake or bum[...]

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. ■ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up) • Condensation occur[...]

6 VQT1C63 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ...................... 2 Preparation Standard Accessories .............................. 8 Names of the Components ...................... 9 Quick Guide ........................................... 10 About the Batteries ................................ 11 Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card[...]

7 VQT1C63 Using the [REC] mode menu ................. 59 • [W.BALANCE] .................................. 60 • [SENSITIVITY] ................................. 61 • [ASPECT RATIO] ............................. 62 • [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] ................... 62 • [AF MODE] ...................................... 63 • [STABILIZER] ..........[...]

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. (P16) • F[...]

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. 21 Battery Door (P15) 1 [E. ZOOM] (Easy Zoom) Button (P31) 2 Zoom Lever (P30) 3 Shutter Button (P25, 53) 4 Mode Dial (P18) 5 Flash (P40) 6 Self-timer Indicator (P43) AF Assist Lamp (P66) 7 Lens[...]

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). Refer to P15 when you use a card.[...]

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. [CURRENT BA[...]

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. (Refer to the illustration below.) • All or part of the covering on the battery is peeled off.[...]

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. This is called “memory effect”. • If “memory effect” occurs, continue using the batteries until the camera stops working and then charge them fully[...]

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.) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures (Approx) DMC-LS75/ DMC-LS70 DMC-LS60 Panasonic Oxyride batteries (supplied or optional) 50 pictures (25 mi[...]

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). • You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not u[...]

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. (The built-in memory cannot be used when a card is inserted.) • The built-[...]

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]. 2 Press e / r / w / q to select the date. D : Time at the home area [...]

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. Basic Normal picture mode (P25) Use this mode for normal recording. Adjust part A to the d[...]

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 [] . Setup menu (P21) Displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ]. ?[...]

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. ■ Switching to the setup menu 1 Press w in the menu screen. 2 [...]

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. (P20) The setting marked “ q ” means it is the initial setting. [BATTERY TYPE], [CLOCK SET], [[...]

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. LEVEL1: The LCD monitor turns off if the camera is not operated for about 15 seconds in[...]

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 number of days that have passed since the departure date for [TRAVEL DATE] (P55) and the [WORLD TIME] setting (P57) are also reset when the [SETUP] menu s[...]

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. 4 Focus (P25) 5 Picture size (P6[...]

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. 1 Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand w[...]

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

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. In this case, 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway[...]

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 . 3 Press e / r to select the desired setting and then press [MENU/SET].[...]

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]: / (2.5M EZ)/Standard – [ E-MAIL]: h / (0.3M [...]

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 4.5 times with DMC-LS75/DMC-LS70) with no reduct[...]

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. This i[...]

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 4.5 × extended op[...]

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. 2 Press w / q to choose a picture. w : Previous picture[...]

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. q : Play back the next picture. ■ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold w / q during [...]

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. ■ To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture with w / q . 2 Pre[...]

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. Cancel the protect setting. (P79) 4[...]

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. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P69), while playing back motion pictures (P70) and during a slide show (P72), you can [...]

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. ■ Histogram • A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (bl[...]

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. Press [HIGH ANGLE] A for 1 second to display the High angl[...]

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. 1 Press q [ < ]. 2 Press e / r or q [ < ] to [...]

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. ( ○ : Available, — : Not available, ◎ : Initial setting) * 2 It becomes Forced ON [ ], when the backli[...]

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 (0.98 feet) to 5.3 m (17.39 feet) (Wide) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2.9 m (9.51 feet) (Tele) ISO1250 [...]

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. 4 Press the shutter button [...]

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. A : The exposure compensati[...]

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]. 2 Press e / r to select [ISO LIMIT] and then press q . 3 Press e / r to select the menu ite[...]

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 ×). ■ Focus range • Use a tripod and the self-[...]

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. 1 Press q to enter the [...]

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. • Suitable for outdoors in the daytime. • ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100]. Soft skin m[...]

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 (16.4 feet) to Z . • The shutter may close (max. about 8 seconds) after shooting d[...]

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]. • You cannot change the white balance setting. Baby mode 1 Baby mode 2 Adjusts t[...]

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]. • After turning on the camera in [PET] in scene mode, the age, current date, and time appear for about 5 seconds at the bottom of the[...]

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 ]. • The ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100]. [...]

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. • The focus, zoom and aperture value are fi xed to those set at the beginning of recording ([...]

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. * You can only record to the built-in memory if the picture size is set[...]

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). • When you play back a picture, the date on which it was taken is displayed. • The [...]

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. (It is not displayed if the current date is after the return date.) ■ Can[...]

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. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P17) 1 [...]

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. Press w to return to the screen shown in step 3 and the[...]

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. The menu items that can be set differ depending on the recording mode. ■ Using the [REC] mode menu Press [MENU/SET] to show the recording menu, then select the item you want to change (P[...]

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. Select a setting that matches the recording conditions. AWB f[...]

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]. 3 Press [MENU/S[...]

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. Select to take pictures with the same 3:2 aspect ratio as 35 mm fi lm. j This is suitable fo[...]

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 (4.5M) 2816 × 1584 pixels (2M EZ) 1920 × 1080 pixels ■ Quality[...]

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. However, it is not a malfunction. • When using the digital zoom or when you tak[...]

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. – When taking pictures while following subjects in motion. – When the s[...]

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. ON The A[...]

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. • The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected w[...]

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. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ 3 ] [T], the magni fi cation [...]

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. After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the bottom right of the LCD mon[...]

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 . • Press r at A to switch to the next menu screen. • You can switch menu scr[...]

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]. When [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF], perform step 2 onwards.[...]

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. (P72) • Print only the picture[...]

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.) 1 Press r to select [ON] and then[...]

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 [ ].) 1 Press e / r to se[...]

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]. (Screen when you have chosen an image taken at [ ]) • The m[...]

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, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer o[...]

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. ■ To print the date You can set/cancel the [...]

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]. ■ Single setting 1 Press w / q to select the picture and then press r to set/ca[...]

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 . • The following pictures cannot be resized. Aspect ratio Picture size h j ?[...]

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 . • The following pictures cannot be trimmed. – Motion pictures – Pictures imprinted with the date stamp 2 Enlarge or decrease the parts to b[...]

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. (Perform step 3 ) • : One picture at a 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]. (The illustration shows the screen when the built-in memory i[...]

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. • If you use Windows 98/98SE, install the USB driver and th[...]

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. A new folder is created after this maximum is reached. • To reset fi le[...]

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. • Motion image fi les in the built-in memory or on a card in this uni[...]

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. Make the necessary settings on your printer beforehand. (Read your printer[...]

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]. • Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing. 3 Disconnect the USB connection cable afte[...]

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. • Press [MENU/SET] when you wish to cancel printing halfway. ?[...]

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. ■ Layout printing • When printing a picture [...]

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. • Connect the video cable with the [ c ] mark facing the [ q ] mark on the[...]

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 Quality (P62) Jitter alert indication (P27) : 6 7 Battery indication (P24) 8 Remaining number of recordable pictures 9 : Built-in memory (P16) : Card (P[...]

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 pictures 6 : Built-in memory (P16) : Card (P16) 7 Recording indication 8 AF area (P25) 9 Travel date (P55) 10 Backlight compensation operation (P29) 11 Cu[...]

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. • Take care not to drop or knock the bag that you inserted the unit in as it may strongly shock the u[...]

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. • Inserting a dam[...]

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. [CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: OXYRIDE]/[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: ALKALINE/Ni-MH] This message is displayed the fi rst time you insert batteries and when the batteries [...]

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. Turn th[...]

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. The remaining battery power may not be displayed accurat[...]

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. Is the subject out of the focus range? (P25, 46) Have you taken a picture with jitter? Sometimes two or three pictures are taken with a single [...]

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. The brightness of the LCD monitor becomes dark or bright for a moment. This phenomenon appe[...]

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. In some cases, the unit may detect that you have turned the camera sideways, when in fact you are[...]

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. This is due to the TV[...]

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. The AF assist lamp does not turn on when [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET], [FIREWORKS] or [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mo[...]

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. 27 MB) 27 53 41 78 130 210 Card 16 MB 13 27 21 40 68 110 32 MB 29 58 45 85 145 230 64 MB 61 120 93 175 290 480 128 MB 125 240 190 350 600 970 256 MB 240 470 370 690 1170[...]

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. 27 MB) — — 53 s 2 min 40 s —— Card 16 MB 6 s 26 s 26 s 1 min 23 s 5 s 22 s 32 MB 17 s 59 s 59 s 2 min 55 s 14 s 50 s 64 MB 39 s 2 min 2 min 6 min 33 s 1 min[...]

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: 1/2.5 ˝ CCD Total pixels [...]

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 picture mode:1/30th of a second to 1/6,400th of a second White balance: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White set Exposure (AE): Program[...]

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.OUT: Dedicated jack (8 pin) DC IN: Type1 jack Dimen[...]

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-SDH01GU1A RP-SDR01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SDR512U1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SDR256U1A RP-SD128BU1A RP-SD064BPPA 4 GB SDHC Memory Card 2 GB SD Memory Card 2 GB SD[...]

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. Items Ordered 3. Method of pa yment (check one) Check of Mone y Order enclosed (NO C.O .D .SHIPMENTS) VI SA Cr ed it C ar d # Ma s te rC a rd Ex p ir at io n Da t e Di s cov er Cu s to m er Si [...]

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 . In the unlik ely ev ent this product needs service. Mail this completed f or m and your Proof of Purchase alo ng with your unit to: Request f or Service Notice: (USA Only) ?[...]

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. (collectiv ely referred to as “the w arrantor”) will,[...]

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. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONL Y CO VERS failures due to def ects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NO T CO VER normal wear and te[...]

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 . W eb Site: http://www .panasonic.com/ consumersupport Y ou can purchase parts, accessories or lo c[...]

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. * N’UTILISEZ QUE LES ACCESSOIRES RECOMMANDÉS. * NE PAS[...]

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. • N’utilise[...]

118 VQT1C63 Others Index A AC adaptor .............................. 84, 87, 110 Access indication ................................... 24 Aerial photo mode ................................. 52 AF Assist Lamp ..................................... 66 AF/AE Lock ............................................ 27 AF Mode ..................................[...]

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 ......................... 64 Optical Zoom ......................................... 30 Oxyride [...]

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