Preparations. Panasonic DMCLS5E

About the batteries

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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.

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EVOLTA (EVOIA) batteries can also be used.

The following batteries cannot be used.

Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, nickel batteries, Ni-Cd batteries, Oxyride batteries

If these batteries are used, the following problems may occur: battery leakage, incorrect display of remaining battery power, failure to turn on camera, damage to data written to built-in memory or card, and other troubles.

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Never use batteries such as those indicated below.

Batteries with all or part of their covering peeled off, or batteries with flat poles.

Guidelines for the 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 climates.

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time

Playback time

Supplied batteries or optional Panasonic alkaline batteries

Approx. 160 pictures

Approx. 80 min.

Approx. 480 min.

Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (optional, when the battery capacity is 1950 mAh)

Approx. 320 pictures

Approx. 160 min.

Approx. 640 min.

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Recording conditions by CIPA standard

• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• [Normal Picture] Mode.

• Temperature: 23 °C/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

• Using the supplied batteries

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical

Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• Perform a zoom operation every recording (W end

→ T end, or T end → W end)

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the batteries decreases.

Number reduced if intervals are longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions.

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About the batteries

Please note that the performance of alkaline batteries significantly decreases in low temperature conditions.

(When the temperature is 0 °C)

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time

Playback time

Supplied batteries or optional Panasonic alkaline batteries

Approx. 50 pictures

Approx. 25 min.

Approx. 240 min.

Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (optional, when the battery capacity is 1950 mAh)

Approx. 290 pictures

Approx. 145 min.

Approx. 620 min.

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The number of recordable pictures, recording time, and playback time vary, depending on the storage and operating conditions of the batteries and the brand and type of batteries.

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We recommend turning off the camera frequently between recording sessions to make the batteries last longer. If you will be using the camera for long periods of time, the use of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is recommended.

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If the available battery power is significantly reduced even when fully charged Ni-MH batteries are used, the batteries have reached the end of their life. Please purchase new batteries.

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Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can cause faults).

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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 orientation of and poles.

• Card: Insert all the way firmly until it clicks.

Close the card/battery door and slide the door inward until it locks firmly

Battery (check orientation)

Card ( check orientation: terminals face LCD)

Do not touch the terminal

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the batteries

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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.

• To remove card:

Press the centre of the card and pull the card straight toward you. Be sure not to drop the batteries.

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Be sure to remove the batteries if you are not using the camera for a long period of time. Batteries may be hot immediately after use. Turn off the camera and wait until the battery temperature lowers before removing them.

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The clock settings may reset if batteries are removed from the camera for 24 hours or more.

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Always use two new batteries of the same type and brand when replacing batteries.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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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 to display on/off)

Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

When in operation

(Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.

While the light remains lit, an operation is taking place, such as picture writing, reading, deletion or formatting. While the light is lit, do not turn off the power or remove battery, card, as this can cause data loss or damage.

Keep the camera away from vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again.

Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.

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Built-in memory (Approx. 10 MB)

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Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (→54).

The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

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[QVGA] in [Rec Quality] can only be available to record motion pictures in the built-in memory.

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Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

Type of Card

SD Memory Cards

SDHC Memory Cards

SDXC Memory Cards

Capacity

8 MB – 2 GB

4 GB – 32 GB

48 GB, 64 GB

Notes

• Can be used with devices compatible with the respective formats.

• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type of card. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.

• Using a card of SD Speed “Class 6”

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or above is recommended for recording motion pictures.

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SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example)

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the batteries

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Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been formatted with a computer or another device. (

→28)

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If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.

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It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer

(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).

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Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)

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Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time varies in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

[Picture Size]

14M

5M

Built-in memory

1

3

2 GB

270

730

32 GB

4470

11940

64 GB

8800

23010

0.3M

37 7920 141620 263250

• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

[Rec Quality]

[HD]

[VGA]

[QVGA]

Built-in memory

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19 s

2 GB

10 min 50 s

23 min 50 s

1 h 2 min

32 GB

2 h 56 min

6 h 24 min

16 h 46 min

64 GB

5 h 51 min

12 h 47 min

23 h 59 min

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also, continuous recording exceeding 2 GB is not possible. Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

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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 .

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

Power button

Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]

Press [MENU/SET]

[MENU/SET]

Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set

Select the setting item

Select either [24hrs] or [AM/PM] for the time display format.

Change the values and settings

Select the display order for the day, month, and year

([M/D/Y], [D/M/Y], or [Y/M/D]).

• To cancel

→ Press [ / ].

Press [MENU/SET]

Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET]

• To return to the previous screen, press [ / ].

• Turn on power again and check time display.

(Time and date can be displayed by pressing several times.)

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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.

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Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when printing pictures at a digital photo centre.

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After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not displayed on the camera screen.

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