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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LF1
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
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VQT5A33-1
M0513KZ1063
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Contents Preparations Basics Before use .............................................. 7 Sequence of operations ...................... 25 Standard Accessories ........................... 9 Using the control ring ......................... 27 Using Quick menu .......................................28 Names and Functions of Main Parts ... 10 Cursor button/Control dial ...........................12 Taking pictures with automatic settings Putting on the hand strap ............................12 [In
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Contents Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 54 Application (Record) [Clock Set] ...................................................54 [World Time] ................................................54 Switching between the monitor and [Travel Date] ................................................54 viewfinder ............................................. 66 [Airplane Mode] ...........................................54 Switching the display of recording [Beep] ..........................
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Contents Taking Pictures with different Burst function .................................... 119 picture effects Recording with the Face Recognition [Creative Control] Mode ...................... 96 function [Face Recog.] ....................... 122 [Expressive] .................................................98 Registering face pictures ..........................124 [Retro] .........................................................98 Editing or deleting information about [Old Days] .....
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Contents Application (View) Wi-Fi/NFC ® Changing the picture information Wi-Fi Function and NFC Function... 170 display, etc. ........................................ 142 [Airplane Mode] .........................................172 Playing back still pictures recorded What you can do with the using the burst function ................... 143 Wi-Fi function ..................................... 173 Different playback methods Operating the camera using a [Playback Mode] .......................
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Contents About connections ............................ 229 Others Connecting at home (through a network) ...................................230 List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder Connecting when you are out displays .............................................. 259 (direct connection) .....................................233 In recording ...............................................259 Connecting quickly with the same In playback ................................................262 setting
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Preparations Preparations Before use ■ 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, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface • Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag • Adding accessories to the camera strap
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Preparations Before use ■ 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. ■ Carefully observe copyright laws Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is
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Preparations Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ● The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. ● Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. ● SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. ● Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. ● Keep small
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Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts Mode dial (→25) Use this to select the recording mode. Flash (→75) Self-timer indicator (→89) / AF Assist Lamp (→136) Illuminates when the self-timer is set or when the Auto Focus is operated in dark locations. Control ring (→27) Allows you to zoom and adjust settings when recording. Lens barrel Lens Microphones (→26, 40) (Top) Zoom lever (→71) Use the lever to zoom in and enlarge a distant subject. Camera [ON/OFF] button Use this to turn the cam
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Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts [LVF] button (→66) Viewfinder (→66) Use this to switch display between viewfinder and LCD monitor. [Wi-Fi] button (→171) Charging lamp (→15) / ® Wi-Fi connection lamp (→171) • Charging in progress: Red • When the Wi-Fi function is ON: Blue Motion picture button (→40) Record motion pictures. Strap eyelet (→12) Playback button Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode. [Fn] button (→117) Use this to [HDMI] socket (→241, 243) use regis
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Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts Cursor button/Control dial [MENU/SET] button Up cursor button ( ) • Use this button to display the • Exposure Compensation (→90) menus, enter the settings, etc. (→52) Right cursor button ( ) • Flash (→75) Left cursor button ( ) • Macro recording (→78, 80), Manual Focus (→87) Control dial • Turn the dial to select setting Down cursor button ( ) items and change setting • Drive Mode (Burst (→119)), values. Auto Bracket (→91), self-timer (→89) ● I
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Preparations Charging battery Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera. • Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) • Charge the battery while it is in the camera. Camera status Charge Turn off Yes Turn on No ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of
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Preparations Charging battery Inserting the battery To charge the battery, insert it into the camera. [OPEN] [LOCK] Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Release lever Insert the battery all the way • Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever. Lever Close the card/battery door • Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position. Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation. ■ To remove battery Move the lever
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Preparations Charging battery Charging the battery We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature). Make sure that the camera is turned off. AC adaptor (supplied) Align the marks ( to ) and insert the plug. Charging lamp USB connection cable (supplied) • Always check the direction of the pins and Computer hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. Getting ready: (If the cable is inserted in
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Preparations Charging battery ■ Charging lamp indications On: Charging in progress (Red) Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.) ■ Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 160 min • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charg
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Preparations Charging battery Remaining battery When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed. Remaining battery (flashes red) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder cl
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Preparations Charging battery ■ Recording motion pictures (When using LCD monitor) [Rec Format] [AVCHD] [MP4] [Rec Quality] [FHD] [FHD] Available recording time Approx. 70 min Approx. 80 min * Actual available recording time Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min * The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and stopping recording and using zoom. ● Recording conditions • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH Remaining time for continuous recording is
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Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) • Make sure that the camera is turned off. [OPEN] [LOCK] Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/ battery door Release lever Insert the card all the way • Push in until it clicks. Close the card/battery door • Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position. Card (Check orientation) ■ To remove card Do not touch the terminals on Press the center of the the back of the card. card Press Pull out Keep the Memory Card
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Preparations Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ■ Built-in memory (approx. 87 MB) Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→169) ● The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a ● card. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can be used. Type of Card Capacity Notes SD Mem
