Panasonic DMCLS5K, DMC-LS5P-K User Manual

1.Standard accessories

2.Names of parts

4.Sequence of operations

3. Inserting the card (optional)/the batteries

ENGLISH

Basic Owner’s

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-LS5

Before connecting, operating or adjusting

this product, please read the instructions

More detailed instructions on the operation of
this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual
for advanced features (PDF format)” in the
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

Manual

completely.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices.

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

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© Panasonic Corporation 2011

Printed in China

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the
market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of
enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number
is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this
manual as your convenient camera information source.

Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No.
Dealer Purchased From Model No.
Dealer Address Serial No.

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your
Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in
this Owner’s Manual.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• 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. Even for
the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Information for Your Safety

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Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-LS5

Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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Cautions for Use

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

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.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic
fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely
affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery. Then reinsert the
battery and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.

North America
One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ 07094

Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)

DMC-LS5

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,

•

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING
OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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About the batteries

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long
period of time with doors and windows closed.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

1.Standard accessories

2.Names of parts

4.Sequence of operations

3. Inserting the card (optional)/the batteries

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

Batteries

•LR6/AA Alkaline
batteries

USB connection
cable

K1HY08YY0023

•If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s
parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about
obtaining replacement parts.

•For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital
Camera Accessory System”.

•Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

•Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

Shutter button
Power button
Self-timer

indicator
Microphone
Speaker
Lens

Flash

[DIGITAL] socket

LCD monitor
Zoom button

[MODE] button

Cursor button

Playback button

[ / ] (Delete/Return) button

•Be careful not to block the microphone or the speaker.

Hand strap

VFC4737

CD-ROM

VFF0848

We recommend using
the supplied hand strap
to avoid dropping the
camera.

Open the card/battery
door

Insert the batteries or
card

•Make sure that their orientation
is correct.

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Usable batteries

•LR6/AA Alkaline batteries (supplied)

•HR6/AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries
(optional)

Do not use batteries other than those listed above.

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Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

Supplied batteries or

optional Panasonic

alkaline batteries

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time Approx. 80 min. Approx. 160 min.

Playback time Approx. 480 min. Approx. 640 min.

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

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent

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swallowing.

Approx. 160 pictures Approx. 320 pictures

Fully-charged Panasonic

Ni-MH batteries

(optional, when the battery

capacity is 1950 mAh)

Press the Power button

The power is turned on.

Press the shutter button and
take pictures

Press halfway

(press lightly and focus)

Press fully

(press the button all the way to record)

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Selecting the Recording Mode

Press [MODE] button to select the Recording Mode.

Taking pictures with automatic settings.
Take pictures with your own settings.
Take pictures according to scene.
Take motion pictures.

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Setting the menu

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the
recording function, camera settings, and other settings.

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Viewing your pictures

Press the Playback button

Press to select the picture

Deleting pictures

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Press [ / ] to delete the displayed picture
Press to select [Yes] and then press [MENU/SET]

In this manual, the button that is used is shaded.

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Specifications

Camera effective
pixels

Lens Optical 5 × zoom f=4.7 mm to 23.5 mm

Image Stabilizer Optical method
LCD monitor 2.7” TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 230,400 dots)

Flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 0.6 m (1.97 feet)
Microphone Monaural

Speaker Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 10 MB)/

Recording file
format

Interface USB 2.0 (High Speed)
Terminal DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin)
Dimensions Approx. 96.5 mm (W) × 62.0 mm (H) × 27.2 mm (D)

Mass (weight) With card and battery: Approx. 173

Operating
temperature

Language select English / Spanish
Power Source DC 3 V LR6/AA Alkaline batteries (2) (supplied)

Power
Consumption

14,100,000 pixels

(35 mm film camera equivalent: 26 mm to 130 mm)/
F2.8 (Max. W) to F6.5 (Max. T)

(field of view ratio about 100%)

to 4.6 m (15.09 feet) (Wide)

SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/
SDXC Memory Card

JPEG (still picture)
QuickTime Motion JPEG (motion pictures with
audio)

[3.8” (W) × 2.45” (H) × 1.07” (D)]
(excluding the projection part)

Excluding card and battery: Approx. 126 (0.28 lb)
Between 0 °C and 40 °C

(Between 32 °F and 104 °F)
(Operating humidity: Between 10%RH and 80%RH)

DC 2.4 V HR6/AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel

metal hydride) batteries (2)

When recording: 1.4 W
When playing back: 0.8 W

(0.38 lb)