Owner’s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LS6 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Contents Before use Basics Cautions on handling this unit.............. 4 Standard Accessories............................ 6 Names and Functions of Main Parts..... 7 Cursor button.................................................7 Preparations About the batteries................................. 8 Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time............................8 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the batteries.........................
Contents Recording Playback/Editing Taking pictures with your own settings [Normal Picture] Mode......................... 29 Recording Mode list.....................................29 Aligning the focus................................ 30 Changing recording information display................................................... 31 Taking pictures with flash.................... 32 Taking pictures with the self-timer..... 34 Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation.......................................
Cautions on handling this unit ■■Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ●●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
Cautions on handling this unit ■■Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■■No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.
Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. ●●The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. ●●LR6/AA alkaline batteries or HR6/AA rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries is indicated as battery (or batteries) in the text. ●●SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.
Names and Functions of Main Parts Tripod receptacle ••Ensure that the tripod is stable. Shutter button (→16) Power button (→14) Self-timer indicator (→34) Speaker Microphone (→19) Lens barrel Card/Battery door (→10) Lens (→4) Flash (→32) Zoom button (→18) Hand strap eyelet We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.
About the batteries ■■About batteries that you can use with this unit LR6/AA alkaline batteries or optional HR6/AA rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries can be used with this unit. ●●EVOLTA (EVOIA) batteries (Panasonic battery) can also be used. ●●The following batteries cannot be used.
About the batteries Please note that the performance of alkaline batteries significantly decreases in low temperature conditions. (When the temperature is 0 °C (32 °F)) Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH Supplied batteries or batteries (optional, when the optional Panasonic alkaline battery capacity is 1950 mAh) batteries Number of recordable pictures Approx. 50 pictures Approx. 240 pictures Recording time Approx. 25 min. Approx. 120 min. Playback time Approx. 200 min. Approx. 500 min.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the batteries Slide the card/battery door out ( ) before opening the door ( ) as illustrated Insert the batteries and card, making sure that their orientation is correct ••Batteries: Insert the batteries all the way with correct and orientation of poles. ••Card: Insert all the way firmly until it clicks.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the batteries ■■To remove Before removing the card or batteries, turn off the camera and wait until the indication on the LCD monitor turns off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally, the card itself may become damaged or recorded pictures may be lost.) ••To remove batteries: Tilt the camera and catch the batteries in your hand. Be careful not to drop them.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the batteries Remaining battery and memory capacity Remaining battery (flashes red) If the battery mark flashes red, replace the batteries with new ones. Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press display on/off) Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) to When in operation (Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the batteries ●●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been formatted with a computer or another device. (→28) ●●If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted. ●●It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged). ●●Latest information: http://panasonic.
Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press the Power button The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step .
Setting the clock To change time setting Select [Clock Set] from [Setup] or [Rec] menu, perform and . ••If approximately 5 hours have elapsed after installing the batteries in the camera, the clock settings will be retained for about 24 hours even if the batteries are removed. ●●If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp].
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face,” “brightness,” and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ■■Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies the scene when pointed at the subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.
Using zoom Recording Mode: “Optical Zoom” offers 5 x magnification. You can zoom in even closer without the loss of picture quality by lowering the picture size and using “Extended Optical Zoom.” For zooming in even closer, “Digital Zoom” (→46) is available. Zoom In/Out Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) Focus range Zoom ratio (approx.) Zoom bar ●●Focus after adjusting the zoom.
Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode Recording Mode: Display the screen for Recording Mode selection Select Microphone [Motion Picture] Mode Start recording Press halfway (adjust the focus) Press fully (start recording) ••Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way. ••The focus and zoom will remain as they were at the beginning of recording. Remaining recording time (approx.) End recording Press fully Elapsed recording time ●●Do not block the microphone.
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Playback Mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. Speaker Press the Playback button ••Press again to enter the Recording Mode. Zoom button Scroll through pictures Picture number/Total pictures Previous Next File number ••Press the shutter button to switch to Recording Mode.
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Watching motion pictures Select the motion picture and start playback Motion picture recording time* * When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed in the top right of the screen.
Viewing as list (Multi Playback) Playback Mode: You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi Playback). Press the Playback button Set to multiple screen display Date recorded Picture no. Total no. ■■To restore The display changes each time the W side is pressed Scroll bar (12 screens) Press the T side of the zoom button ■■To change from 12/30-screen display to singlescreen display (30 screens) Select picture with and press [MENU/SET] ●●Pictures displayed with [!] cannot be played back.
Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) Press to delete the displayed picture Select [Yes] ••Do not turn off the power during deletion.
Setting the menu ■■About the menu screen ■■Menu operation flow Displaying the menu screen Selecting the menu type Select the item Changing the settings Buttons used in menu operations : [MENU/SET] : Cursor button : [ / ] (Delete/Return) button Exiting the menu screen Menu screen configuration : Menu description : Menu items : Operation guide ■■Menu type [Setup] menu Making the camera more convenient to use ••Enables you to specify clock settings, sound volume, and so on to make the camera easier to u
Setting the menu Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [Setup] menu, [Rec] menu and [Playback] menu. Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Normal Picture] Mode Press [MENU/SET] The menu options screen is displayed. Press to select [Rec], and then press [MENU/SET] Press to select [AF Mode], and then press [MENU/SET] : Pages Press to select a setting, and then press [MENU/SET] The selected setting is set.
Using the [Setup] menu [Clock Set], [Auto Review] and [Auto Power Off] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu. (→24) Item [Clock Set] Settings, Notes Set time, date, and display format. (→14) [Beep] Adjust volume of beep sounds. / / : Low/High/Mute [Volume] Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels).
Using the [Setup] menu Item [Auto Review] Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them. [Reset] Settings, Notes [ON] (Automatically displays for 2 seconds.)/[OFF] ••Fixed to [ON] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode. ••Auto review occurs immediately after taking still pictures in [Burst] mode, or [Panorama Assist] in Scene Mode, regardless of settings. ••Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed. [Reset Rec. settings?] Reset to the default settings.
Using the [Setup] menu Item [Format] Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting the built-in memory or card. When a card/built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the content of the card/ built-in memory carefully before formatting. [Language] Settings, Notes ••Confirm that the batteries have sufficient remaining power. When formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards.
Taking pictures with your own settings [Normal Picture] Mode Recording Mode: Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Shutter button Display the screen for Recording Mode selection Select [Normal Picture] Mode Take a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) ●●If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a tripod, or [Selftimer].
Aligning the focus Useful when subject is not in the center of picture. First adjust focus according to subject Align the AF area with the subject Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) AF area ( When focus is aligned: green When focus is not aligned: red) Hold down halfway Return to desired composition ●●Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult: ••Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast.
Changing recording information display You can switch between the various types of information shown on the LCD monitor, such as recording information. Press to change display ●●In Recording Mode Recording information ●●In Playback Mode Picture information No display Picture information + Recording information No display ●●For motion picture or Slide Show playback, the operational guidance information is either displayed or not displayed on the LCD monitor.
Taking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Display [Flash] Select the desired type (Can also be selected with Type, operations [Auto] •• Automatically judges whether or not to flash [Auto/Red-Eye]∗ •• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye) [Forced Flash On] •• Always flash .) Uses Normal use Taking pictures of subjects in dark places [Forced On/Red-Eye]∗ Taking pictures with backlight or under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent) [Slow Sync.
Taking pictures with flash ■■Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, ○ : Default setting) [Scene Mode] ○ ○ ○ – – ○ ○∗1 – – – – ○ ○ ○ ○ – – ○ ○ ○ ○ – – ○ ○ – ○ – – ○ – – – – ○ ○ ○ – ○ – – ○ – – – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – – ○ ○ – ○ – – ○ – – ○ – – ○ ○ – ○ – – ○ ∗1 Set to , , or according to the subject and brightness. ••The flash cannot be used in Motion Picture Mode and in these Scene Modes: , , , , . ••Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed.
Taking pictures with the self-timer Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Display [Selftimer] Select time duration (Can also be selected with .) Take a picture Press the shutter button fully to make the selftimer indicator flash and start recording after the preset time.
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording Mode: Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is difference between brightness of object and background). Depending on the brightness, this may be impossible in some cases. Under-exposed Optimum exposure Plus direction Over-exposed Minus direction Display [Exposure] Select a value No compensation for example) is displayed.
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. Display the screen for Recording Mode selection Select [Scene Mode] Select and set the scene ●●Scene menu ●●Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of your picture. ●●Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected manually.
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. [Portrait] Tips •• The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be. Take pictures of yourself. [Self Portrait] Tips •• Use of the 2-second self-timer is recommended when the shutter speed is slow or jitter occurs easily.
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Use the supplied software to join multiple pictures into a single panorama picture. Use to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to set. Take the picture. Select [Next], and press [MENU/SET] to set. •• Alternatively, press the shutter button halfway. •• You can take pictures again by selecting [Retake]. Change the composition and take the picture so that a part of the picture overlaps with the previous picture.
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. Tips flash. [Night Portrait] •••• Use Subject should not move. •• Tripod, self-timer recommended. Takes clear pictures of night scenes. [Night Scenery] Tips •• Tripod, self-timer recommended. Notes •• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. •• After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the signal. This is not a malfunction.
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors. •• To record age Select [Age], and press [MENU/SET]. Select [SET] with , and press [MENU/SET]. Set birthday with , and press [MENU/SET]. Select [Exit] with , and press [MENU/SET]. [Baby] Tips •• Make sure [Age] is [ON] before taking a picture. Notes •• You can perform print settings on your computer using the software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the supplied CD-ROM when you print [Age] on a still picture.
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky. [Fireworks] Tips •• Stand at least 10 m (33 feet) away. •• Tripod recommended. Notes •• Shutter speed is fixed to 1/4. (Setting of shutter speed changes if exposure compensation is operated) Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening subject. [Beach] Notes •• Do not touch camera with wet hands. •• Beware of sand and sea water.
Using the [Rec] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→24) [Picture Size] Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. This setting determines how many pictures you can record. ■■Mode: ■■Settings: Recording pixel level type 14 M 4320×3240 ∗ 10 M 3M 3648×2736 2560×1920 5M ∗ 0.3 M 12.5 M 10.5 M 2048×1536 640×480 4320×2880 4320×2432 ∗ This setting is not available in ([Intelligent Auto] Mode). represent the aspect ratios of the still pictures.
Using the [Rec] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→24) [Rec Quality] Set the picture size of motion pictures. ■■Mode: ■■Settings: Picture Quality Picture Size [HD] 1280 × 720 pixels [VGA] 640 × 480 pixels [QVGA]∗ 320 × 240 pixels No. of Frames Picture Aspect Ratio 16:9 30 fps 4:3 ∗ [QVGA] is fixed when recording to the built-in memory.
Using the [Rec] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→24) [White Balance] Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural.
Using the [Rec] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→24) [AF Mode] Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■■Mode: ■■Settings: / / Taking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Subject not centered in picture (AF area displayed only when focused) Detected faces (up to 11 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly.
Using the [Rec] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→24) [Digital Zoom] Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. (Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality.) ■■Mode: ■■Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Digital Zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen. Digital Zoom area ••Zoom motion stops momentarily when entering Digital Zoom range.
Using the [Rec] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→24) [Color Mode] Set color effects. ■■Mode: ■■Settings: [STANDARD]/[VIVID]* (sharper)/[B&W]/[SEPIA] * [Normal Picture] Mode and [Motion Picture] Mode only [Red-Eye Removal] Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash Red-Eye Reduction ( ). ■■Mode: ■■Settings: [ON]/[OFF] ●●Available only when [AF Mode] is set to (Face Detection).
Using the [Rec] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→24) [Date Stamp] Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■■Mode: ■■Settings: [W/O TIME]/[WITH TIME]/[OFF] ●●Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ●●The date cannot be stamped when [Burst] is set. ●●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Assist] Scene Mode.
Different playback methods (Playback Mode) Playback Mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Press the Playback button Display the screen for Playback Mode selection Select the method of playback ■■[Normal Play] (→20) ■■[Slide Show] (→50) ■■[Category Selection] (→51) ●●When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. ●●After you switch from Recording Mode to Playback Mode, the Playback Mode automatically becomes [Normal Play].
Different playback methods (Playback Mode) For details about the switching Playback Mode procedure (→49) [Slide Show] Automatically plays back still pictures in order. Select playback method [All] Playback of all still pictures [Category Selection] Select a category and play back. (Select category with and press [MENU/SET].
Different playback methods (Playback Mode) For details about the switching Playback Mode procedure (→49) [Category Selection] You can narrow down the pictures displayed to view only a selected category.
Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: For details about the setting procedure in the [Playback] menu (→24) [Resize] Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in webpages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.
Using the [Playback] menu ■■[MULTI] Select [MULTI] in step on the previous page Select size Select still picture (up to 50 pictures) Resize setting ••To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again. Select [OK] Select [Yes] ●●Picture quality is reduced after resizing. ●●Cannot resize the following pictures.
Using the [Playback] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Playback] menu (→24) [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [Playback] menu → Select [Protect] Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture and make setting ●●[SINGLE] ●●[MULTI] Picture protected ■■To clear all Select [CANCEL] in step Picture protected ••To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again.
Using the [Playback] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Playback] menu (→24) [Copy] You can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [Playback] menu → Select [Copy] Select the copy method (direction) :C opy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step :C opy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in memory. When selecting , press press [MENU/SET] ). to select a picture, and then Select [Yes] ••To cancel → Press [MENU/SET].
Using with your PC Pictures and motion pictures can be imported from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. ••If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website: http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html Getting Ready: ••Make sure to insert batteries with sufficient power.
Using with your PC You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. ■■Folder and file names on computer ●● Windows DCIM (Still pictures/motion pictures) 100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) P1000001.JPG : JPG: P1000999.JPG Still pictures 101_PANA MOV: ∗ : Motion pictures 999_PANA ●● Mac MISC Drives are displayed in “My Computer” or “Computer” folder. Drives are displayed on the desktop.
Using with your PC Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures to your computer With the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied CD-ROM, a computer can be used to manage the recorded pictures.
Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Getting Ready: ••Make sure to insert batteries with sufficient power. ••When printing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards. ••Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer, as needed. Check socket direction and insert straight in. (Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.
Printing Printing multiple pictures Select [Multi Print] in step on the previous page Select item ••[Multi Select]: Scroll between pictures with , select pictures with [MENU/SET] to print. (Press [MENU/SET] again to release selection.) Press to select [OK], and press [MENU/SET]. ••[Select All]: Print all pictures. Print (Previous page ) ●●Select [Yes] if print confirmation screen is displayed. ●●An orange ● displayed during printing indicates an error message.
Printing Print with date ●●Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. ••When printing still pictures of 16:9 Aspect Ratio, check in advance that the store can accept this size. ●●Using computer: Print settings for recording date and text information can be made using the supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO.” ●●Using printer: Recording date can be printed by setting [Print with Date] (→62) to [ON] when connecting to a printer compatible with date printing.
Printing Making print settings on the camera (Make settings before selecting [Print start]) Select item Select setting Item Settings [Print with Date] [ON]/[OFF] [Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) [Paper Size] (printer takes priority) [L/3.5”×5”] (89×127 mm) [2L/5”×7”] (127×178 mm) [POSTCARD] (100×148 mm) [16:9] (101.6×180.
List of LCD monitor displays Press to change display (→31).
List of LCD monitor displays ■■In playback 1 2 3 10 9 8 4 5 7 6 1 Playback Mode (→49) 2 Protected picture (→54) 3 4 5 6 7 Recording Mode (→16, 19, 29, 36) Date Stamp (→48) Color Mode (→47) Picture Size (→42) Battery capacity (→12) Picture number/Total pictures (→20) Elapsed playback time (→21) Recorded date and time Age in years/months (→40) ISO Sensitivity (→43) Aperture value/Shutter speed (→29) Flash Mode (→32) White Balance (→44) Exposure Compensation (→35) 8 Motion picture recording time (→2
Message displays Meanings and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ●●Non-DCF pictures (→20) cannot be deleted. → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→28) [No additional selections can be made] ●●The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has exceeded. ●●The number of pictures allowing [Resize] (multiple settings) at once has exceeded.
Message displays [Memory Card Error] [Memory card parameter error] ●●Card is not of SD standard. ●●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards are supported. [Read Error]/[Write Error] ●●Data read has failed. [Please check the card] → Check whether card has been inserted correctly (→10). ●●Data write has failed. → Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again. ●●Card may possibly be damaged. ●●Try with a different card.
Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (→67 - 72) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values from the time of purchase.) Battery, power The camera turns off immediately even with full battery power. The remaining battery power is low even if new batteries are inserted. ●●The batteries are expended.
Q&A Troubleshooting Recording (Continued) Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. ●●ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low. (Default [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.) → Lower [Sensitivity] (→43). → Take pictures in brighter locations. ●●Camera is set to [High Sens.]. (Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity.) Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.
Q&A Troubleshooting LCD monitor Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on. ●●After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. Brightness is unstable. ●●Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not affect recorded picture.) Monitor flickers indoors. ●●If the LCD monitor flickers when you record pictures under lighting such as fluorescent or LED lighting fixture, use [Light Freq.
Q&A Troubleshooting Playback (Continued) The Playback volume and beep volume are low. ●●The speaker is blocked. White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. ●●If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting particles of dust in the air. This is not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture.
Q&A Troubleshooting Computer, printer Cannot send pictures to computer. ●●Not connected correctly (→56). ●●Check whether computer has recognized camera. ●●Select [PC] when connecting the camera to your computer. (→56) Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory). ●●Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place. The card is not recognized by the computer. (You are using an SDXC Memory Card.) ●●Make sure your computer supports SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.
Q&A Troubleshooting Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ●●Change [Language] setting (→28). Camera is hot. ●●Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality. Lens makes a clicking noise. ●●When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor brightness may also change, but this is due to aperture settings being made. (Does not affect recording.) Clock is incorrect. ●●Camera has been left for a long period.
Usage cautions and notes When in use ●●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ●●Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ••If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ••Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
Usage cautions and notes Memory cards ●●To prevent damage to cards and data ••Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity. ••Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. ••Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.
Usage cautions and notes ●●Do not peel off or scratch the battery covering. ••Do not use commercially available batteries that are entirely or partly uncovered. Do not use batteries with flat poles. Using such batteries may cause leakage, heat generation or explosion. ●●Take spare batteries when going out. ••Be aware that the recording time is reduced in low temperature conditions such as at a ski slope.
Usage cautions and notes ••Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. Battery performance gradually decreases over time as you keep using them and time goes by. If the length of time you can use the camera is extremely short even after fully charging the batteries, they may have exceeded their life span. Purchase new batteries. ••Read the operating instructions for the battery charger. Disposing of used rechargeable batteries ●●Insulate the terminals using adhesive tape etc. ●●Do not disassemble the batteries.
Specifications Power Source DC 3 V LR6/AA Alkaline batteries (2) (supplied) DC 2.4 V HR6/AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (2) Power Consumption When recording: 1.4 W When playing back: 0.8 W Camera effective pixels 14,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 5 x zoom f=4.7 mm to 23.5 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 26 mm to 130 mm)/ F2.8 (Max. W) to F6.5 (Max.
Specifications Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx.
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