VQT0V10ENG.book 1 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LS2 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.
VQT0V10ENG.book 2 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Before Use 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.
VQT0V10ENG.book 3 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Before Use 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.
VQT0V10ENG.book 4 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Before Use -If you see this symbolInformation 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 of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera. The camera may stop operating normally, pictures may not be recorded or the lens may be damaged.
VQT0V10ENG.book 5 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Before Use Adjust part A to the desired mode. The mode dial can be rotated 360o. Rotate it slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (Do not adjust it to parts where there is no mode.) A SCN1 ∫ When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the batteries in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature.
VQT0V10ENG.book 6 ページ 2005年12月27日 Before Use ∫ About indications in these operating instructions SCN1 SCN2 Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or settings described on this page. Set the mode dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings. Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is described.
VQT0V10ENG.book 7 ページ 2005年12月27日 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ....................... 2 About The Mode Dial ................................ 5 Preparation Standard Accessories ............................... 9 Names of the Components ....................... 9 Quick Guide ............................................ 11 About the Batteries ................................. 12 Inserting/Removing the Batteries............ 15 Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) .........................
VQT0V10ENG.book 8 ページ 2005年12月27日 • [COL.EFFECT] Setting color effects for the recorded pictures .................. 65 • [PICT.ADJ.] Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures .................. 65 Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 65 • [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration............................ 66 • [FAVORITE] Setting your favorite pictures............ 67 • [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] To display the picture rotated ...........
VQT0V10ENG.book 9 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 3 4 Names of the Components 1 2 3 K1HA08CD0007 1 Flash (P38) 2 Lens (P4) 3 Self-timer indicator (P41) K1HA08CD0009 4 5 6 5 VFC4090 1 Batteries AA Oxyride batteries (ZR6) 2 USB Connection Cable 3 Video Cable 4 CD-ROM 5 Strap • SD Memory Cards are optional.
VQT0V10ENG.book 10 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Preparation 10 11 20 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14 Zoom lever (P28) Optical image stabilizer button (P44) Mode dial (P5) Shutter button (P23, 54) Camera ON/OFF switch (P11, 18) 15 16 17 15 Strap eyelet 16 Lens barrel 17 Battery door (P15) DIGITAL V.OUT DC IN 3V 18 19 18 [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (P75, 77, 81) 19 [DC IN] socket (P75, 77) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional).
VQT0V10ENG.book 11 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Preparation Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. SCN 1 SCN 2 3 Play back the pictures. 1 Insert the batteries. (P15) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P32) • When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P16). Refer to P16 when you use a card.
VQT0V10ENG.book 12 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 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 first time, change the batteries when they become exhausted etc.
VQT0V10ENG.book 13 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Preparation • 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. • The - pole is flat. ∫ Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional)]. • The battery indication turns red and blinks.
VQT0V10ENG.book 14 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Preparation will become normal after a few charges and discharges. • 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. Battery performance will be restored after a few charges and discharges.
VQT0V10ENG.book 15 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 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 Panasonic Oxyride batteries (supplied or optional) Approx. 45 pictures (Approx. 22 min) Panasonic Alkaline batteries (optional) Approx. 35 pictures (Approx.
VQT0V10ENG.book 16 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Preparation • Do not remove the card or the batteries while the camera accesses the built-in memory or a card. The data may be damaged. (P16) • Remove the batteries after the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off. Otherwise, the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.
VQT0V10ENG.book 17 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Preparation • Do not do the following when the access indication lights, pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory (or the card) is being formatted (P74). – Turn the camera off. – Remove the batteries or the card (if used). – Shake or impact the camera. – Disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional). (when using the AC adaptor) The card or the data may be damaged and the camera may not operate normally.
VQT0V10ENG.book 18 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Preparation • The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised. • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time. CLOCK SET 00 : 00 JAN . 11 .
VQT0V10ENG.book 19 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Preparation About the Setup Menu • Set items as required. (Refer to P20 to 22 for each menu item.) • Menu items differ depending on the mode selected with the mode dial (P5). The following example shows how to set [BEEP] when normal picture mode [ ] is selected. • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P21) 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2. 1/2 REC W.
VQT0V10ENG.book 20 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Preparation ∫ About the menu screen items • There are 3 menu screens (1/3, 2/3 and 3/3). • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. 1 /3 SETUP BATTERY TYPE CLOCK SET MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE SETUP SETUP n0 NO.RESET 1SEC.
VQT0V10ENG.book 21 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Preparation • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel power save mode. • In simple mode [ ], power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.]. • When using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional), connecting to a PC or a printer, recording or playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, power save mode is not activated. (However, the setting for power save mode is fixed to [10MIN.
VQT0V10ENG.book 22 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Preparation [USB MODE] Press [ SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). [ SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. [ PC]: Set after or before connecting to a PC.
VQT0V10ENG.book 23 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Basic Basic Taking Pictures The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. 1 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Select normal picture mode [ ]. When the subject is focused Focus indication Blinks (green) On (green) AF area Turns white to Turns white to red or no AF green area Sound Beeps 4 times Beeps 2 times 3 Take a picture. SCN 2 SCN 1 When the subject is not focused OFF ON F2.
VQT0V10ENG.book 24 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Basic ∫ Tips for taking good pictures • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Make sure the camera does not shake when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects. • Do not touch the front of the lens. • If the LCD monitor screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc.
VQT0V10ENG.book 25 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Basic We recommend taking pictures using AF/ AE lock. • Even when the focus indication appears and the subject is focused, it is canceled if you release the shutter button. Press the shutter button halfway again. ∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake) • Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button. • If jitter could occur because of slow shutter speed, the jitter alert A appears. F2.
VQT0V10ENG.book 26 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Basic Taking Pictures in Simple Mode [BATTERY TYPE] Change the battery type being used. (P20) [BEEP] This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the basic functions appear in the menu to make operations simple. OFF ∫ Basic menu settings [CLOCK SET] Change date and time. (P18) 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select the desired menu item and then press 1. SIMPLE MODE PICT.
VQT0V10ENG.book 27 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Basic • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P62): –[ ENLARGE]: / (5M)/Fine –[ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: / (2.5M EZ)/Standard –[ E-MAIL]: / (0.3M EZ)/Standard • [AF MODE] (P63): [ ] (1-area-focusing) • [SLOW SHUTTER] (P64): [1/8 – ] (When using the flash, it is fixed to Forced ON [ ].) • The flash setting is fixed to AUTO/ Red-eye reduction [ ] when the backlight compensation function is set to [OFF]. • You cannot use the following functions in simple mode.
VQT0V10ENG.book 28 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Basic Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom SCN1 SCN2 You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3k optical zoom and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. • When the setting for picture size is [ ] (5M). 3 W W T T 3X ∫ To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
VQT0V10ENG.book 29 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Basic Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) SCN1 SCN2 This camera has a 3k optical zoom. However, if the picture size is not set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [ / / ], a maximum of 3.8k optical zoom can be achieved with no picture quality deterioration. ∫ Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (±: Available, —: Not available) Aspect ratio Picture size / Maximum Extended zoom optical magnification zoom (5M) (4.5M) 3k — 3.
VQT0V10ENG.book 30 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Basic • The zoom will stop moving for an instant near [W] (1k) when the extended optical zoom is used. This is not a malfunction. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • In motion picture mode [ ], the extended optical zoom does not work. Using the Digital Zoom ≥[OFF]: W Further extending the zoom A maximum of 12k zoom can be achieved with the 3k optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom when [D.ZOOM] is set to [ON] in the [REC] menu.
VQT0V10ENG.book 31 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Basic Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position. REVIEW4X SCN1 SCN2 You can check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode. 1 Press 4 [REV]. 4X 8X DELETE • When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second so that you can check the enlarged area. REVIEW1X EXIT 1X DELETE • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds.
VQT0V10ENG.book 32 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 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 2/1 to select the picture. 100 _ 0001 1/3 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture • The first recorded picture will be displayed after the last recorded picture. • When [ROTATE DISP.
VQT0V10ENG.book 33 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 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) 2 Press 3/4 to select [MULTI DELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE ∫ To delete a single picture MENU 1 Select the picture with 2/1. 100 _ 0001 1/3 10:00 DEC. 1.
VQT0V10ENG.book 34 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Basic 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED? YES NO SELECT MENU SET MENU SET SET • [DELETE ALL PICTURES?] is displayed when using [ALL DELETE] and [DELETE ALL EXCEPT ?] is displayed when using [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ]. • When you delete all pictures, only pictures in either of the built-in memory or the card can be deleted.
VQT0V10ENG.book 35 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced Advanced About the LCD Monitor Changing the information displayed In recording mode 3 3 DISPLAY 1 A LCD monitor (LCD) Press [DISPLAY] to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During multi playback (P56) or playback zoom (P57), you can only select “Normal display” or “No display”.
VQT0V10ENG.book 36 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical 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. Example of histogram 100 _ 0001 1/3 F2.8 1/200 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 100 _ 0001 1/3 F2.8 1/100 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.
VQT0V10ENG.book 37 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode) SCN1 SCN2 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. • Pictures are displayed on the LCD monitor with increased brightness in High angle mode. Therefore, some subjects may look different on the LCD monitor.
VQT0V10ENG.book 38 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash SCN1 SCN2 : 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. A: Flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
VQT0V10ENG.book 39 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures The available flash range to take pictures depends on the ISO sensitivity selected. ISO sensitivity AUTO 2 Available flash range Wide 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 3.7 m (12.1 feet) 2 Tele 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2.1 m (6.89 feet) ISO80 Wide 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.6 m (5.
VQT0V10ENG.book 40 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced • If ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when using the flash, it will be automatically increased to a maximum of [ISO400]. • To avoid noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P61) or setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P65) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting : AUTO Shutter speed (Sec.) 1/30 to 1/2000 : AUTO/ Red-eye reduction 1/30 to 1/2000 : Forced ON : Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction 1/30 to 1/2000 : Slow sync.
VQT0V10ENG.book 41 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced Taking Pictures with the Self-timer SCN1 SCN2 1 Press 2 [ ] to select the self-timer mode. 3 : Self-timer set to 10 seconds ; : Self-timer set to 2 seconds ; No display: canceled • When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. • When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before recording.
VQT0V10ENG.book 42 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced Compensating the Exposure SCN1 SCN2 1 Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. EXPOSURE Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed SELECT EXIT MENU • You can compensate from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV]. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
VQT0V10ENG.book 43 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket SCN1 SCN2 In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. 1 Press 3 [ ] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1.
VQT0V10ENG.book 44 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer zoom is fixed to Wide (1k) and the zoom function cannot be activated. You also cannot take pictures. SCN1 SCN2 This mode detects jitter and compensates for it. 1 Press and hold the optical image stabilizer button A until [STABILIZER] appears. 2 Press 3/4 to select the stabilizer function mode and then press [MENU/SET]. STABILIZER OFF MODE1 MODE2 MENU SELECT SET MENU DEMO.
VQT0V10ENG.book 45 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced Taking Pictures using Burst Mode SCN1 SCN2 1 Press the burst mode button to switch the burst mode setting. • The number of pictures indicated is when the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and the flash is not activated. • In simple mode [ ], the settings become as follows. [ ] appears on the left of the screen. (P83) –[ ENLARGE]: /Max. 3 pictures –[ 4qk6q/10k15cm]/[ /Max.
VQT0V10ENG.book 46 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced • When burst mode is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When the flash is activated or [STARRY SKY] in scene mode is selected, you can take only 1 picture. Economizing Power Consumption The brightness of the screen is reduced and the camera operates in the following way.
VQT0V10ENG.book 47 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.16 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). • We recommend setting the flash to Forced OFF [ ] when you take pictures at close range. • When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly.
VQT0V10ENG.book 48 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced Scene Mode SCN1 SCN2 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. Two frequently used scenes can be set to the mode dials [ ] and [ ]. • Refer to P49 to 53 for each scene menu. ∫ About the menu screen items • There are 4 menu screens (1/4, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4). • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
VQT0V10ENG.book 49 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced • Press 2 and then press 3/4 in the [SCENE MODE] menu to select either the [REC] menu icon [ ] (P59) or the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] (P19) and set the desired items. • The following cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. – [W.BALANCE] – [SENSITIVITY] – [COL.EFFECT] – [PICT.ADJ.] Portrait mode MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode.
VQT0V10ENG.book 50 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced Sports mode MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode allows you to take pictures of a fast moving subject e.g. when taking pictures of outdoor sports. 3 ∫ Technique for Sports mode • This mode is effective when taking pictures during the day in good weather. • This mode is suitable for taking pictures outdoors in the daytime when you are 5 m (16.4 feet) or more away from the subject.
VQT0V10ENG.book 51 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. • You cannot set the slow shutter. Food mode (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking pictures. • The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction [ ]. MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode.
VQT0V10ENG.book 52 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced could not take in [NIGHT SCENERY] by making the shutter speed slower. Fireworks mode MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. 3 ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. 3 15 ∫ Setting the shutter speed • Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.
VQT0V10ENG.book 53 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced • The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. • You cannot compensate the exposure or set auto bracket, burst mode. • If you do not want the age to be displayed, select [WITHOUT AGE] and press [MENU/SET]. 1 1 BABY1 3 WITH AGE WITHOUT AGE Snow mode 9 months 10 days 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 BIRTHDAY SET.
VQT0V10ENG.book 54 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced • If the camera is set to [WITHOUT AGE], the age is not recorded even if the time and birthday are set. This means the age cannot be displayed even if the camera is set to [WITH AGE] after taking the pictures. • Use [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu to reset the birthday setting. (P21) Motion Picture Mode 1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
VQT0V10ENG.book 55 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced 2 Press 3/4 to select [PICT.MODE] and then press 1. REC W.BALANCE AUTO PICT.MODE AF MODE D.ZOOM OFF COL.EFFECT OFF SELECT SET MENU 3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item 30fpsQVGA 10fpsQVGA Picture size 320k240 pixels fps 30 10 • fps (frames per second); This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second. • You can record smoother motion pictures with 30 fps.
VQT0V10ENG.book 56 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) • Depending on the recorded picture and the setting, the following icons will appear. –[ ] (Favorites) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) W • T CANCEL DEC. 1. 2006 5/14 MENU • The recording date and number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures are displayed. 56 VQT0V10 T CANCEL DEC. 1.
VQT0V10ENG.book 57 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced Using the Playback Zoom ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom 1 Press [ ]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to enlarge the picture. • Even if the indications on the screen are turned off in normal playback mode (P35), the magnification and operation appear on the screen when the playback zoom is activated.
VQT0V10ENG.book 58 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Advanced Playing Back Motion Pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ ]/ [ ] and then press 4 to play back. PLAY MOTION PICTURE 100_0001 1/3 25s 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 • The motion picture recording time A is displayed on the screen. After playback starts, the motion picture recording time disappears and the elapsed playback time is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
VQT0V10ENG.book 59 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode Menu 3 Press 1, press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. SCN1 SCN2 Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture adjustment etc. • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode. • Menu items differ depending on the mode selected with the mode dial (P5). This page describes how to set [AF MODE] in normal picture mode [ ].
VQT0V10ENG.book 60 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture 5 6 7 8 9 Sunlight White fluorescent light Incandescent light bulb Sunrise and sunset Candlelight MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) This function allows you to reproduce a white color close to real life in pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc. in which the white color may appear reddish or bluish.
VQT0V10ENG.book 61 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings 1 Press 3 [ ] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears and then press 2/1 to adjust the white balance. WB ADJUST. RED • The white balance fine adjustment level in [ ] (White set) returns to “0” when you reset the white balance using White set [ ]. • You cannot finely adjust the white balance when [COL.EFFECT] (P65) is set to [COOL], [WARM], [B/W] or [SEPIA].
VQT0V10ENG.book 62 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings [ASPECT RATIO] [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Setting a picture size and quality that matches your use of the pictures SCN1 SCN2 MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) By changing the aspect ratio, you can select an angle of view that matches the subject. Select to take pictures with the same aspect ratio as a 4:3 TV or a computer monitor.
VQT0V10ENG.book 63 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ (4.5M) ]. 2560k1712 pixels (2.5M EZ) 2048k1360 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ]. (3.5M) 2560k1440 pixels (2M EZ) 1920k1080 pixels ∫ Quality You can increase the number of recordable pictures without changing the picture size if quality is set to [STANDARD]. Fine (Low compression): This gives priority to picture quality. Picture quality will be high.
VQT0V10ENG.book 64 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings (1-area-focusing): The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen. (Spot-focusing): The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen. mode if it is difficult to focus using Spot-focusing mode. • The AF mode cannot be set in simple mode [ ] or [FIREWORKS] (P52) in scene mode.
VQT0V10ENG.book 65 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings • You cannot set the slow shutter in [NIGHT SCENERY], [FIREWORKS] and [STARRY SKY] in scene mode. Using the [PLAY] mode menu [COL.EFFECT] Setting color effects for the recorded pictures MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) Select a color effect that matches the recording conditions and your image of the recording.
VQT0V10ENG.book 66 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings ∫ About the menu screen items • There are 2 menu screens (1/2 and 2/2). • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. 2 Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. (Screen when [ALL] is selected) ALL SLIDE SHOW 1/2 PLAY SLIDE SHOW START DURATION PROTECT FAVORITE OFF RESIZE ROTATE DISP. ON TRIMMING DPOF PRINT EXIT MENU SELECT 1SEC.
VQT0V10ENG.book 67 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings [FAVORITE] Setting your favorite pictures MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P65) 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 ]) (P33) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. (P66) 1 Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
VQT0V10ENG.book 68 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF]. • Refer to P32 for information about how to play back pictures. ∫ Example When rotating clockwise ( ) Original picture 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. ∫ Rotate (The picture is rotated manually.) 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4. ROTATE SELECT 100 _ 0001 1/3 SET EXIT MENU • The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.
VQT0V10ENG.book 69 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P72) and then set the DPOF setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET].
VQT0V10ENG.book 70 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/ cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY]. [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of pictures MENU DPOF SET THIS 100 _ 0001 1 1/14 DATE COUNT SELECT 1 DATE DISPLAY EXIT MENU • The date print icon [ DATE ] appears. • When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required.
VQT0V10ENG.book 71 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings • If you press [MENU/SET] while canceling protection, the canceling will stop halfway. • The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment. • If you want to delete protected pictures, cancel their protection. • Even if you protect pictures in the built-in memory or a card, they will be deleted if the built-in memory or the card is formatted.
VQT0V10ENG.book 72 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings • If the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite it. Select [NO] and newly create a resized picture. 4 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. 4 Press shutter button. • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears. 5 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET].
VQT0V10ENG.book 73 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings 1 Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. 2/2 PLAY PROTECT RESIZE TRIMMING COPY FORMAT SELECT SET MENU 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 is copied from the card to the built-in memory. (Perform step 2) 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4.
VQT0V10ENG.book 74 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Menu Settings [FORMAT] Initializing the built-in memory or a card MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P65) 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 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. (The illustration shows the screen when the built-in memory is formatted.
VQT0V10ENG.book 75 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC SCN1 SCN2 You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] (for Windows®) in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to easily acquire pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print them and send them by e-mail. If you use Windows 98/98SE, install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer.
VQT0V10ENG.book 76 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Connecting to other equipment • If you are connecting the camera to a PC for the first time, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by Windows Plug and Play. The drive then appears on the [My Computer] folder. [Macintosh] The drive is displayed on the screen. • The drive is displayed as [LUMIX] when you connect the camera with no card inserted.
VQT0V10ENG.book 77 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable while [ACCESS] is displayed. • If battery power is exhausted while the camera and the PC are communicating, the recorded data may be damaged. Use batteries with sufficient battery power (P13) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional) when you connect the camera to the PC.
VQT0V10ENG.book 78 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Connecting to other equipment • Connect the USB connection cable with the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the USB connection cable at C and insert straight in or take straight out. 3 Press 4 to select [PictBridge (PTP)] and then press [MENU/SET]. USB MODE SET MENU SET MENU MENU SET • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
VQT0V10ENG.book 79 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Connecting to other equipment • Items not supported by the printer are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.
VQT0V10ENG.book 80 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance We recommend setting DPOF date printing with [DPOF PRINT] (P70) in advance when the printer supports it. If you select [DPOF PICTURE], printing starts and the recording date is printed.
VQT0V10ENG.book 81 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures using the video cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. DIGITAL V.OUT DC IN 3V 1 Connect the video cable A (supplied) to the [V.OUT] socket on the camera. • Connect the video cable with the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the [V.OUT] socket. • Hold the video cable at B and insert straight in or take straight out.
VQT0V10ENG.book 82 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others Others Screen Display A 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 ISO100 27 26 3 25 24 23 22 21 14 F2.
VQT0V10ENG.book 83 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others B 1 2 3 4 C 1 2 3 1 3 13 5 6 7 8 12 11 16 15 5 6 100 _ 0001 1/3 F2.8 1/25 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.
VQT0V10ENG.book 84 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others 14 Age (P53) 15 Motion picture playback (P58) AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional). Then reinsert the batteries or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on. 16 Favorites (P67) 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.
VQT0V10ENG.book 85 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others ∫ Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted. • Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card.
VQT0V10ENG.book 86 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others [NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE] You have exceeded the number of pictures that can be set at once with [MULTI DELETE]. Delete the selected pictures and then select [MULTI DELETE] again to delete any remaining pictures. More than 999 favorites have been set. [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]/ [CANNOT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES] If the pictures are not based on the DCF standard, the DPOF print cannot be set.
VQT0V10ENG.book 87 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others Troubleshooting If you return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase, the condition may improve. Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P21) ∫ Batteries and the power source 1: The camera turns off immediately even when battery power is full. The remaining battery power is low even if new batteries are inserted.
VQT0V10ENG.book 88 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others 5: The recorded picture is blurred. The optical image stabilizer is not effective. • The shutter speed will become slower and the optical image stabilizer function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. In this case, we recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P24) When [SLOW SHUTTER] (P64) is set, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P41) when taking pictures.
VQT0V10ENG.book 89 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others 2: The flash is activated 2 times. • When you select red-eye reduction (P38), the flash 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. ∫ Playback 1: The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction.
VQT0V10ENG.book 90 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others 6: The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Does the printer support PictBridge? – You cannot print pictures with printers which do not support PictBridge. (P77) • Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)]. (P22, 77) 7: The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. • When using a printer with a trimming or borderless printing function, cancel this function before printing.
VQT0V10ENG.book 91 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others 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 varies depending on the subjects. ∫ Number of recordable pictures Aspect ratio (5M): (2560k1920 pixels) Picture size Quality (2M EZ): (1600k1200 pixels) / Built-in Memory (Approx.
VQT0V10ENG.book 92 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others Aspect ratio (2.5M EZ): (2048k1360 pixels) Picture size Quality (2M EZ): (1920k1080 pixels) / Built-in Memory (Approx. 14 MB) Card (3.
VQT0V10ENG.book 93 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Information for your safety DC 3.0 V 1.4 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 5,000,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 5,360,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3k zoom, fl5.8 mm to 17.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 mm to 105 mm)/F2.8 to F5.0 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max. 3.
VQT0V10ENG.book 94 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others Picture size Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analog video: Terminal DIGITAL/V.
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VQT0V10ENG.book 96 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.
VQT0V10ENG.book 97 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. include your proof of purchase. Request for Service Notice: • Please (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) (USA Only) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
VQT0V10ENG.book 98 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others Limited Warranty (For USA Only) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
VQT0V10ENG.book 99 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
VQT0V10ENG.book 100 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
VQT0V10ENG.book 101 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others Others Index A AC Adaptor ...................................... 75, 77 Access Indication ................................... 17 AF Mode ................................................ 63 AF/AE Lock ............................................ 24 Alkaline Batteries ................................... 12 Aspect Ratio .......................................... 62 Auto Bracket .......................................... 43 Auto Review ...............
VQT0V10ENG.book 102 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others PictBridge ........................................ 22, 77 Picture Adjustment ................................. 65 Picture Quality Setting (Motion Picture Mode) ........................ 55 Picture Quality Setting (Simple Mode) .................................... 26 Picture Size ............................................ 62 Playback Pictures on TV ........................ 81 Playback Zoom ......................................
VQT0V10ENG.book 103 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 Others Others 3 Reproduzca las imágenes. SCN 1 SCN 2 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar y reproducir las imágenes con la cámara. 1 Inserte las baterías. 1 Ajuste el disco del modo a [ ]. 2 Elija la imagen que quiere ver. • Si no usa la tarjeta (opcional), puede grabar o reproducir las imágenes en la memoria integrada. 2 Encienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes.
VQT0V10ENG.book 104 ページ 2005年12月27日 火曜日 午後8時34分 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.