User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-LS2

[. . . ] 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. ca PP VQT0V10 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. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. [. . . ] · Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. 50 VQT0V10 Advanced · The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. · You cannot set the slow shutter. (4. 92 feet) from the subject when taking pictures. Food mode Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. 3 MENU · The flash setting can be set to Slow sync. / Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction [ ]. Candle light mode Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere. 3 MENU · The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0. 16 feet) (Wide)/ 30 cm (0. 98 feet) (Tele) to ¶] Party mode Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P48) Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, indoor party etc. By using the flash and slowing down the shutter speed, both people and the background can be recorded with a brightness close to real life. 3 MENU Technique for Candle light mode · If you make the most of the candle light, you can take successful pictures without using the flash. · We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P41) for taking pictures. · The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0. 16 feet) (Wide)/ 30 cm (0. 98 feet) (Tele) to ¶] · The flash setting can be set to Slow sync. / Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction [ ]. Technique for Party mode · Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P41) for taking pictures. · We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1. 5 m 51 VQT0V10 Advanced Fireworks mode 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 MENU could not take in [NIGHT SCENERY] by making the shutter speed slower. 3 15 Setting the shutter speed · Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC. ], [30 SEC. ] or [60 SEC. ]. 1 Press 3 4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. STARRY SKY 15 SEC. CANCEL SELECT SET MENU Technique for Fireworks mode · Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. · This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32. 8 feet) or more away. ­ When [OFF] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: Fixed to 1 second ­ When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th or 1 second (The shutter speed becomes 1 second only when the camera has determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc. ) · Histograms are always displayed in orange. · You cannot set the slow shutter. 2 Taking Pictures. 15 CANCEL MENU · Press the shutter button to display the countdown screen. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT. . . ] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing. · Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown screen is displayed. Technique for Starry sky mode · The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. (P41) Starry sky mode Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject that you MENU · Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P36) · The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. 52 VQT0V10 Advanced · The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. [. . . ] Web Site: http://www. panasonic. com/consumersupport You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases: Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www. pasc. panasonic. com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us. panasonic. com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Product Repairs Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attention: Digital Camera Repair MAIL TO : Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. Customer's in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below ("Service in Puerto Rico"). Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. : Ave. 9. 5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910 As of October 2005 100 VQT0V10 Others Others Index A AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Folder Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Folder Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]