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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS60 User Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS60
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.DMC-LS75
DMC-LS70
DMC-LS60
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read the
instructions completely.
The illustration shows
DMC-LS75.
PC
VQT1C63-1

Table of Contents

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS60 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor TypeCCD
Effective Megapixels6.0 MP
Optical Zoom3x
Digital Zoom4x
Screen Size2.0 inches
Image StabilizationNo
Shutter Speed8 - 1/2000 sec
ISO SensitivityAuto, 100, 200, 400
Storage MediaSD
Movie ModeYes

Summary

Information for Your Safety

WARNING

Safety warnings to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or product damage.

CAUTION

Warning about battery explosion risk if replaced incorrectly.

Declaration of Conformity

FCC Note: (U.S. only)

Equipment tested and found to comply with Class B digital device limits.

Only for Canada

Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Only for U.S.A.

Specific compliance information for USA.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

Care for the camera

Guidelines for handling the camera to prevent damage and ensure proper operation.

About the LCD monitor

Information on LCD monitor care, potential issues, and pixel specifications.

About the Lens

About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)

When not using the camera for a long period of time

About cards that can be used in this unit

Advanced-Viewing

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

How to view multiple recorded images simultaneously on the screen.

Displaying pictures by recording date (Calendar playback)

Organizing and viewing pictures by date using a calendar interface.

Using the Playback Zoom

How to enlarge recorded pictures for detailed viewing.

Playing Back Motion pictures

Instructions for playing back recorded video files.

Using the [PLAY] mode menu

Overview of functions available in the playback mode menu.

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC

Steps for connecting the camera to a computer for data transfer.

Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer

Guide to connecting the camera directly to a printer for printing.

Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen

How to view pictures on a TV using the supplied video cable.

Others

Screen Display

Explanation of icons and indicators on the camera's LCD screen.

Cautions for Use

Important warnings and precautions for safe and optimal camera operation.

Message Display

List and explanation of common confirmation and error messages.

Troubleshooting

Guidance for resolving common camera issues.

Number of recordable pictures and available recording time

Data on how many pictures and how long video can be recorded.

Specifi cations

Technical details and features of the camera.

Digital Camera Accessory System

List of available optional accessories for the camera.

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)

Form for ordering camera accessories directly.

Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)

Form for requesting repair services.

Limited Warranty (For USA Only)

Details of the product's limited warranty coverage.

Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)

Contact information for product support and service.

Précautions à prendre (pour les clients canadiens)

Safety precautions specifically for Canadian customers.

Standard Accessories

Batteries

Lists AA Oxyride batteries (ZR6) as a standard accessory.

Strap

Includes the VFC4090 strap as a standard accessory.

Video Cable

Lists the K1HA08CD0015 video cable.

USB Connection Cable

Lists the K1HA08CD0013 USB connection cable.

CD-ROM

Includes the CD-ROM containing software.

About illustrations in these operating instructions

Notes that product illustrations may differ slightly from actual use.

Names of the Components

Tripod Receptacle

Details the tripod receptacle and stability advice.

Battery Door

Indicates the location of the battery door.

Quick Guide

Insert the batteries.

Instructions on inserting batteries and using built-in memory.

Turn the camera on to take pictures.

Steps for powering on and taking pictures, including clock setting.

Play back the pictures.

Steps for selecting the mode dial and viewing pictures.

About the Batteries

Usable batteries

Lists usable battery types (Oxyride, Alkaline, Ni-MH) and their indicators.

Unusable batteries

Lists unusable battery types and potential malfunctions.

Unusable Battery Shapes

Proper Care and Handling of Batteries

Ni-MH Batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride)

Battery life

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

Recordable Pictures in Low Temperatures

Playback time

Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card (Optional)

Batteries

Instructions for inserting batteries with correct pole alignment.

Card

Instructions for inserting and removing memory cards.

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Built-in Memory [ ]

Details the capacity and usage of the built-in memory.

Card [ ]

Information on recording and playing back pictures on a memory card.

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Initial setting

Guide to setting the camera's clock upon first use.

Changing the clock setting

Steps to modify the date and time settings after initial setup.

About the Mode Dial

Changing the mode

Instructions on how to rotate the mode dial to select different shooting modes.

Using the Menus

To show the menus

How to access the camera's menu system.

Menu Icons

Explanation of menu icons and their dependence on the mode dial.

The menu icons

Details which menu icons appear based on the mode dial setting.

Changing the menu settings

Example of how to change settings within the camera menus.

Switching to the setup menu

About the Setup Menu

BATTERY TYPE

Setting the type of batteries inserted for accurate indication.

CLOCK SET

Function to set and change the camera's date and time.

AUTO REVIEW

Adjusts how long the captured image is displayed on screen.

POWER SAVE

Configures automatic power-off intervals to conserve battery.

ECONOMY

MONITOR

TRAVEL DATE

BEEP

NO.RESET

RESET

VIDEO OUT

TV ASPECT

DIAL DISPLAY

LANGUAGE

LCD monitor and changes to the display

Display in normal picture mode [ ]. (at the time of purchase)

Explains the default display indicators in normal picture mode.

Changing the display

How to cycle through different display information options.

Taking Pictures

Select normal picture mode [ ].

Guide to setting the camera to auto mode for normal shooting.

Using the flash

Information on how the flash operates automatically or is set.

Photography basics – exposure, focus, and color

Are images dark? Exposure problems

Troubleshooting dark images using exposure compensation.

Focus problems

Addressing focus issues in various shooting scenarios.

Color problems

Understanding color reproduction and white balance adjustments.

When you want to take a subject outside the AF area (AF/AE Lock)

Direction detection function

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode

Basic menu settings

Overview of basic menu operations in Simple Mode.

Settings in Simple mode

Fixed settings for Picture Mode, Battery Type, BEEP, and Clock Set.

Other Settings in simple mode

Details on fixed focus range, auto review, power save, and other settings.

ISO Sensitivity Settings

Picture Size and Quality Settings

AF MODE

Setting the focus method

Guides selection of AF modes based on shooting conditions.

AF ASSIST LAMP

The Backlight Compensation

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Using the Optical Zoom / the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)

Explains optical zoom, extended optical zoom, and resolution options.

How the extended optical zoom works

Details the mechanism of extended optical zoom and its effect.

Using the easy zoom button

Using the Digital Zoom

Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)

Enlarging pictures

Instructions on how to zoom in on recorded pictures for review.

Recorded pictures can be deleted during the review (Quick Deletion)

Allows deletion of one, multiple, or all pictures during review.

Playing Back Pictures

Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding

How to fast forward or rewind through recorded pictures.

Deleting Pictures

To delete a single picture

Step-by-step guide for deleting one picture at a time.

To delete [MULTI DELETE]/[ALL DELETE]

Instructions for deleting multiple or all pictures at once.

About the LCD Monitor

Changing the information displayed

How to switch between different display modes on the LCD.

In recording mode

Details on display options in recording mode (Normal, Histogram, Grid).

In playback mode

Details on display options in playback mode (Normal, Info+Histogram, Non-display).

In simple mode [ ]

Display options available when the camera is in Simple Mode.

About guide line display

Histogram

High Angle Mode for Overhead Shooting

Canceling High angle mode

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

Photo flash

Location and handling of the camera's photo flash.

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Guide to selecting flash modes (Auto, Red-eye, Forced ON, etc.).

Flash setting

Detailed descriptions of available flash modes and their uses.

Available flash settings by recording mode

The available flash range to take pictures

The available flash range to take pictures in intelligent ISO mode

Shutter speed for each flash mode

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

When using a tripod or in other cases...

Recommendations for using the self-timer with tripods.

In simple mode [ ], the self-timer is fixed to 10 seconds.

Notes the fixed self-timer duration in Simple Mode.

When you set the self-timer in burst mode...

Explains self-timer use with burst mode and picture count.

Compensating the Exposure

Over exposed

Visual example and explanation of overexposed images.

Properly Exposed

Visual example and explanation of properly exposed images.

Under exposed

Visual example and explanation of underexposed images.

Shooting with the Intelligent ISO mode

When you press the shutter button halfway...

Explains indicators shown during Intelligent ISO mode operation.

Taking Close-up pictures

Focus range

Details the focus range for macro photography.

Scene mode

Scene mode help [ INFORMATION]

How to access scene mode explanations and information.

Portrait mode

Soft skin mode

Scenery mode

Sports mode

Night portrait mode

Night scenery mode

Food mode

Party mode

Candle light mode

Sunset mode

Baby mode 1

Baby mode 2

Pet mode

High Sensitivity mode

Beach mode

Starry sky mode

Fireworks mode

Snow mode

Aerial photo mode

Motion picture mode

Changing the aspect ratio and the picture quality settings

How to adjust aspect ratio and quality for motion pictures.

Vacation Day Recording

Setting the travel date

Guide to setting departure and return dates for vacation tracking.

Displaying the time at the travel destination

Setting the home area [HOME]

Instructions to set the home area for world time display.

Finishing setting the home area

Setting the travel destination area

Using the [REC] mode menu

Items you can set (In normal picture mode [ ])

Lists items configurable in the REC menu across different pages.

Using the quick setting

How to use the FUNC button for quick access to common settings.

[W.BALANCE]

Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture

Explains how to adjust white balance for accurate color reproduction.

Auto White Balance (AWB)

Details on AWB and when manual adjustment might be needed.

Setting the white balance manually (White set |)

[SENSITIVITY]

Setting the light sensitivity

Explanation of ISO sensitivity and its effect on low-light shooting.

[ASPECT RATIO]

Setting the aspect ratio of pictures

How to select picture aspect ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9).

[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY]

Setting a picture size and quality that matches your use of the pictures

Explanation of pixels and quality settings for printing and web use.

Number of pixels

Guidance on selecting pixel count for clearer pictures.

When the aspect ratio setting is [h]

Lists pixel resolutions for 4:3 aspect ratio.

When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]

When the aspect ratio setting is [j]

Quality

[AF MODE]

Setting the focus method

Guides selection of AF modes based on shooting conditions.

About 1-area-focusing (High speed)

[STABILIZER]

This feature detects jitter and corrects for it

Explanation of image stabilizer modes (MODE1, MODE2, OFF).

About demonstration of jitter/movement detection screen

How to view a demonstration of jitter and movement detection.

[BURST]

Shooting in quick succession

How to use burst mode for continuous shooting.

[AF ASSIST LAMP]

Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier

How the AF assist lamp aids focusing in low light.

[COL.MODE]

Setting color effects for the recorded pictures

Options for color effects like Natural, Vivid, B/W, Sepia.

[CLOCK SET]

Setting the date, time and display

Function to set the camera's date and time.

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Example of 25 screens

Illustrates the 25-screen display for multi playback.

To return to the normal playback

How to exit multi playback and return to single image view.

To delete a picture during a multi playback

Steps to delete images while in multi playback mode.

Displaying pictures by recording date (Calendar playback)

To return to the 1 screen playback screen

How to exit calendar playback and return to single image view.

Using the Playback Zoom

To stop using the playback zoom

Instructions on how to exit playback zoom mode.

To delete a picture during the playback zoom

Steps to delete an image while using playback zoom.

Playing Back Motion pictures

To stop motion picture playback

How to stop playback of motion pictures.

Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding

Control for fast forwarding and rewinding motion pictures.

To pause

How to pause and resume motion picture playback.

Frame-by-frame forward/reverse viewing

Viewing motion pictures frame by frame during pause.

Using the [PLAY] mode menu

Items you can set

Lists the functions available in the PLAY mode menu.

[SLIDE SHOW]

Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration

How to play back pictures as a slideshow with adjustable duration.

About playback duration

Settings for slideshow duration (intervals or manual).

[FAVORITE]

Setting your favorite pictures

How to mark and manage favorite pictures.

Canceling all favorites

Steps to remove all favorite markings from pictures.

[ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE]

To display the picture rotated

Enables automatic vertical display of rotated pictures.

Rotate display

How the camera automatically rotates pictures based on orientation.

Rotate

Manually rotates selected pictures by 90° steps.

[DATE STAMP]

Stamping the date on your pictures

How to add shooting dates, ages, or travel dates to pictures.

[DPOF PRINT]

Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints

Configures print settings for DPOF-compatible printers.

Single setting

How to select a single picture and set the number of prints.

Multi setting

How to select multiple pictures and set print quantities.

To cancel all settings

To print the date

[PROTECT]

Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture

Protects pictures from accidental deletion.

Single setting

How to protect or unprotect individual pictures.

Multi setting/To cancel all settings

Protects multiple pictures or cancels all protection.

[RESIZE]

Making the picture smaller

Reduces picture file size for email or web upload.

[TRIMMING]

Enlarging a picture and trimming it

How to crop unnecessary parts from a picture.

[COPY]

Copying the picture data

How to copy picture data between built-in memory and card.

[FORMAT]

Initializing the built-in memory or a card

Procedure for formatting memory to erase all data.

Connecting to a PC

[Windows]

How the camera appears and is recognized in Windows.

[Macintosh]

How the camera appears and is recognized in Macintosh.

Motion picture playback on a PC

Using QuickTime for motion picture playback on a PC.

Folder Composition

Conditions under which a different folder number is used

Connection in the PTP mode

Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer

To connect

Basic steps for connecting the camera to a printer.

Printing the selected picture (making a single print)

Selecting multiple pictures for printing

[PAGE LAYOUT]

Layout printing

Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen

Playing back pictures with the supplied cable

How to connect camera to TV using video cable for playback.

Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot

Using SD cards with TVs that have card slots.

Screen Display

In recording

Explanation of icons and indicators on the camera's LCD screen.

In recording (After settings)

Detailed breakdown of indicators after settings are applied.

In simple mode

In Playback

Cautions for Use

Optimal Use of the Camera

Care instructions to prevent damage and ensure proper function.

Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment

Warnings about interference from electronic devices.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

Warnings about proximity to radio transmitters and high-voltage lines.

Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables.

Instruction to use only supplied or compatible cables.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the camera.

Warning against using chemicals that can damage the camera.

Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera.

Guidance on cleaning the camera safely and effectively.

Batteries

Dispose of unusable batteries.

Information on proper disposal of used batteries.

Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects

Warning about short-circuiting battery terminals.

Card

Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight

Precautions for storing memory cards to prevent damage.

Do not bend or drop the card.

Instructions to prevent physical damage to memory cards.

Message Display

[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: OXYRIDE]/[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: ALKALINE/Ni-MH]

Message about setting battery type if different from current.

[THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED]

Indicates the memory card is locked and needs unlocking.

[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]

Message when no playable pictures are found.

[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]

Indicates a picture cannot be deleted or overwritten.

[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]

Message for pictures not conforming to DCF standard.

[NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]

Error when exceeding multi-delete limits or favorites list size.

[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]/[CANNOT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES]

Message when DPOF setting cannot be applied to a picture.

[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED]

Indicates issues with copying pictures, e.g., duplicate names or non-DCF files.

[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]

Error message prompting to format built-in memory.

[MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?]

[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]

[MEMORY CARD ERROR MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]

[MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]

[READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]

[WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]

[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]

[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]

[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]

[PLEASE RE-CONNECT THE PRINTER.]

[USB MODE CHANGED. PLEASE REMOVE THE USB CABLE.]

Troubleshooting

Batteries and power supply

Troubleshooting common issues related to batteries and power.

Shooting

Troubleshooting problems encountered during shooting.

The subject is not focused properly.

Sometimes two or three pictures are taken with a single press of the shutter button.

The recorded picture is blurred. The optical image stabilizer is not effective.

Images are grainy or noisy.

The brightness or color of the picture differs from the actual scene.

Shooting of motion pictures stops unexpectedly.

A reddish vertical line appears on the LCD monitor while the shutter button is pressed halfway or recording motion pictures.

LCD

The LCD monitor sometimes turns off although the camera is turned on.

Troubleshooting LCD turning off unexpectedly, possibly during flash charging.

The brightness of the LCD monitor becomes dark or bright for a moment.

Explanation for momentary LCD brightness changes.

The LCD monitor flickers indoors.

Addressing LCD flickering indoors under fluorescent light.

The LCD monitor is too bright or dark.

How to adjust LCD brightness or check high angle mode.

Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor.

Note that colored dots on LCD do not affect recorded pictures.

Noise appears on the LCD monitor.

Explanation of noise on LCD in dark places.

Flash

Flash is not activated.

Troubleshooting flash not firing, checking settings or mode.

The flash is activated 2 times.

Explanation of dual flash activation for red-eye reduction.

Playback

Pictures rotate unexpectedly.

Troubleshooting unexpected picture rotation and how to disable it.

The picture is not played back.

Troubleshooting playback issues, checking mode dial and memory.

Folder or file number appears as [-] and the display goes black.

Addressing issues with folder/file numbers and black display.

The picture is displayed with a date different from the actual recording date in calendar playback.

Explains date discrepancies in calendar playback due to PC edits or clock settings.

Connecting to a TV, computer or printer

The picture does not appear on the television. The TV screen is disturbed or displayed in monochrome.

Troubleshooting TV connection issues, including correct input and monochrome display.

The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.

Cannot play motion pictures on a television.

The picture size does not fit the TV screen.

Cannot upload pictures to your computer.

The computer does not recognize the card. (The built-in memory is recognized.)

The pictures cannot be printed with printers.

The sides of printed images are cut off.

Others

Unreadable language was selected by mistake.

How to change the menu language if set incorrectly.

Cannot change the auto review setting.

Notes when auto review setting cannot be changed.

When the shutter button is pressed halfway, a red lamp turns on sometimes.

Explanation of the red lamp indicating AF assist lamp activation.

The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

The camera gets hot.

The lens clicks.

The clock setting is reset.

Images appear slightly distorted.

Strange colors appear around the edge of the image.

File numbers are not created in order.

The file numbers are recorded in ascending order.

The picture is displayed black.

Number of recordable pictures

Available recording time (In Motion picture mode)

Specifications

Digital Camera:

Basic camera specifications including power source and consumption.

Camera Effective pixels:

Number of effective pixels for the camera models.

Image sensor:

Details about the image sensor type.

Lens:

Specifications of the camera lens, including zoom and aperture.

Digital zoom:

Maximum digital zoom capability.

Extended optical zoom:

Extended optical zoom capabilities for different models.

Focus:

Focus modes and ranges available on the camera.

Shutter system:

Type of shutter system used in the camera.

Motion picture recording:

Aspect ratios and frame rates for motion picture recording.

Burst recording

Details on burst speed and recording quality.

Number of recordable pictures:

Information on recordable pictures based on memory capacity.

ISO sensitivity:

Shutter speed:

White balance:

Exposure (AE):

Metering mode:

LCD monitor:

Flash:

Recording media:

Picture size:

Motion picture:

Quality:

Recording file format

Interface

Terminal

Dimensions:

Weight:

Operating Temperature:

Operating Humidity:

Digital Camera Accessory System

DMW-AC6

AC Adaptor accessory.

DMW-CLS75

Soft Case accessory.

DMW-CHTZ3

Semi Hard Case accessory.

Memory Cards

List of available SD/SDHC memory card capacities.

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)

Items Ordered

Section for listing desired accessories and quantities.

Method of payment

Payment options and details required for ordering.

Shipping information

Address details for shipping accessories.

Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)

Request for Service Notice:

Form for requesting service, including proof of purchase and issue description.

Limited Warranty (For USA Only)

Limited Warranty Coverage

Details of warranty coverage for parts and labor.

Carry-In or Mail-In Service

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship...

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.

Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)

Accessory Purchases

Information on purchasing parts, accessories, and manuals online or by mail.

Product Repairs

Service center addresses for product repairs.

Service in Puerto Rico

Contact details for service in Puerto Rico.

Précautions à prendre (pour les clients canadiens)

AVERTISSEMENT: POUR RÉDUIRE TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE, DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU DE DOMMAGE,

Safety warnings for fire, electric shock, or damage prevention.

MISE EN GARDE Une batterie de remplacement inappropriée peut exploser.

Warning about battery replacement risks and proper usage.

A propos des batteries

Recommendations for rechargeable batteries and AC adapters.

Évitez d’approcher l’appareil photo de tout équipement magnétisé

N’utilisez pas l’appareil photo à proximité d’un émetteur radio ou de lignes à haute tension.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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