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DMC-L1K Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit Model No. 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 VQT0W82
DMC-L1K Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit Model No. 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 VQT0W82
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...incorrectly replaced. Dispose of the companies concerned. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for TM Li-ion information on how to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for the purpose of private use may infringe ...ACCESSIBLE. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you have purchased. of your Digital Camera may be restricted. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Carefully observe copyright laws. THERE ...
...incorrectly replaced. Dispose of the companies concerned. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for TM Li-ion information on how to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for the purpose of private use may infringe ...ACCESSIBLE. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you have purchased. of your Digital Camera may be restricted. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Carefully observe copyright laws. THERE ...
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... Union. The LCD monitor screen has more than usual at first. Wipe the condensation with large temperature differences. However there may cause the camera to produce the LCD monitor. If you see this product, please contact your hands inside the mirror. If rain water or other Countries... does not get scratched, bent or damaged. Before Use -If you wish to discard this symbol- Information on a card. 4 VQT0W82 The camera may stop operating normally, pictures may not be recorded or the lens may be slightly darker than 99.99% effective pixels with excessive force as...
... Union. The LCD monitor screen has more than usual at first. Wipe the condensation with large temperature differences. However there may cause the camera to produce the LCD monitor. If you see this product, please contact your hands inside the mirror. If rain water or other Countries... does not get scratched, bent or damaged. Before Use -If you wish to discard this symbol- Information on a card. 4 VQT0W82 The camera may stop operating normally, pictures may not be recorded or the lens may be slightly darker than 99.99% effective pixels with excessive force as...
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...Be careful of condensation since it for a long period of the lens, the picture may be affected. Remove the battery from the camera and store it in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become dirty. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the Viewfinder is taken from outside ...directly on the surface of time, check all the parts before and after it has completely discharged. • We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it again after taking pictures. 5 VQT0W82 The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the...
...Be careful of condensation since it for a long period of the lens, the picture may be affected. Remove the battery from the camera and store it in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become dirty. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the Viewfinder is taken from outside ...directly on the surface of time, check all the parts before and after it has completely discharged. • We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it again after taking pictures. 5 VQT0W82 The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the...
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will differ slightly from those in these operating instructions Convenient or helpful information for using the camera is described. ∫ About illustrations of the product, the illustrations and menu screens etc. e.g.: When you press the 4 button 3 MENU 2 SET 1 4 ∫ About the command ...
will differ slightly from those in these operating instructions Convenient or helpful information for using the camera is described. ∫ About illustrations of the product, the illustrations and menu screens etc. e.g.: When you press the 4 button 3 MENU 2 SET 1 4 ∫ About the command ...
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.../Removing the Card (Optional 21 About the Card 22 Attaching the Lens Hood 23 Attaching the Strap 24 Attaching the Eyepiece Cap 25 Turning the Camera On 25 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 26 About the Setup Menu 27 Basic Before Taking Pictures With the Viewfinder 31 • Tips for...to Live View 50 • Tips for taking good pictures with Live View 51 • Changing the Information Displayed 51 • Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode 53 • Auto focus when taking pictures with Live View 54 • Manual focus when taking pictures...
.../Removing the Card (Optional 21 About the Card 22 Attaching the Lens Hood 23 Attaching the Strap 24 Attaching the Eyepiece Cap 25 Turning the Camera On 25 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 26 About the Setup Menu 27 Basic Before Taking Pictures With the Viewfinder 31 • Tips for...to Live View 50 • Tips for taking good pictures with Live View 51 • Changing the Information Displayed 51 • Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode 53 • Auto focus when taking pictures with Live View 54 • Manual focus when taking pictures...
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... • Location candidates for World Time settings 110 Cautions for Use 111 Message Display 114 Troubleshooting 115 Number of recordable pictures 120 Specifications 122 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 125 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 126 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 127 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 128 Customer Services...
... • Location candidates for World Time settings 110 Cautions for Use 111 Message Display 114 Troubleshooting 115 Number of recordable pictures 120 Specifications 122 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 125 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 126 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 127 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 128 Customer Services...
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Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 3 CGR-S603A 4 5 6 DE-972A 7 K2CA2EA00002 K2GJ2DZ00028 8 9 K2KJ2CB00001 K1HA05CD0004 10 11 12 VFC4189 13 VGQ8990 14 VKF4091 15 VYC0949 16 VYF3089 VFC4185 10 VQT0W82 VFC4206
Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 3 CGR-S603A 4 5 6 DE-972A 7 K2CA2EA00002 K2GJ2DZ00028 8 9 K2KJ2CB00001 K1HA05CD0004 10 11 12 VFC4189 13 VGQ8990 14 VKF4091 15 VYC0949 16 VYF3089 VFC4185 10 VQT0W82 VFC4206
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Names of purchase.) 16 Lens Storage Bag • The card is optional. 1 Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) 2 Interchangeable Lens "LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14- 50 mm/ F2.8- 3.5" (This is referred to as lens in these operating ... interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 15 Lens Rear Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of the Components ∫ Camera body 3 Preparation 4 1 5 2 6 7 8 1 IR sensor (P69) 2 Lens fitting mark (P16) 3 Flash (P58) 4 AF assist lamp (P82) Self-timer indicator (P67) 5 Mirror 6 Lens lock...
Names of purchase.) 16 Lens Storage Bag • The card is optional. 1 Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) 2 Interchangeable Lens "LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14- 50 mm/ F2.8- 3.5" (This is referred to as lens in these operating ... interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 15 Lens Rear Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of the Components ∫ Camera body 3 Preparation 4 1 5 2 6 7 8 1 IR sensor (P69) 2 Lens fitting mark (P16) 3 Flash (P58) 4 AF assist lamp (P82) Self-timer indicator (P67) 5 Mirror 6 Lens lock...
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Preparation 13 Focus mode lever (P32, 35, 42, 54, 55) 14 [AFL/AEL] button (P63) 15 Status indicator (P25) 16 Camera ON/OFF switch (P25) 17 Command dial (P33, 37, 38, 40, 47 to 49, 56, 58, 61, 68, 71, 73) 18 2/4/1/3 Cursor buttons (P27) 19 [...) 29 Diopter adjustment dial (P31) 38 CLOSE OPEN 39 40 38 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure it is stable when the camera is attached to it. 39 Open/Close lever (P20) 40 Battery door (P20) 41 30 31 42 32 43 37 33 34 41 Strap eyelet...
Preparation 13 Focus mode lever (P32, 35, 42, 54, 55) 14 [AFL/AEL] button (P63) 15 Status indicator (P25) 16 Camera ON/OFF switch (P25) 17 Command dial (P33, 37, 38, 40, 47 to 49, 56, 58, 61, 68, 71, 73) 18 2/4/1/3 Cursor buttons (P27) 19 [...) 29 Diopter adjustment dial (P31) 38 CLOSE OPEN 39 40 38 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure it is stable when the camera is attached to it. 39 Open/Close lever (P20) 40 Battery door (P20) 41 30 31 42 32 43 37 33 34 41 Strap eyelet...
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... shift (P33) 19 AF lock (P63) 20 AE lock (P63) 14 VQT0W82 21 Current date and time This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to recording mode. 22 Manual exposure assistance (P39) 23 Optical image stabilizer...
... shift (P33) 19 AF lock (P63) 20 AE lock (P63) 14 VQT0W82 21 Current date and time This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to recording mode. 22 Manual exposure assistance (P39) 23 Optical image stabilizer...
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... Lens You can use the supplied lens or a lens that is compatible with the lens mount standard for the optical design requirements of digital cameras. ∫ Using a lens from another manufacturer • Some lenses from other than a dedicated interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot be able ... lenses newly developed specifically for the "Four Thirds System (Four Thirds Mount)" with this unit. If you may get scratched. • Check that the camera is attached correctly. 16 VQT0W82 These are using. 1 2 A B • Do not put your hands inside the mirror. (P11) 2 Align ...
... Lens You can use the supplied lens or a lens that is compatible with the lens mount standard for the optical design requirements of digital cameras. ∫ Using a lens from another manufacturer • Some lenses from other than a dedicated interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot be able ... lenses newly developed specifically for the "Four Thirds System (Four Thirds Mount)" with this unit. If you may get scratched. • Check that the camera is attached correctly. 16 VQT0W82 These are using. 1 2 A B • Do not put your hands inside the mirror. (P11) 2 Align ...
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... lens. • Detach the lens cap before taking pictures. • Be careful not to detach it. D • Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get scratched. 3 Detach the lens cap. ∫ Optical image stabilizer The supplied lens has an optical image... .S.] switch is set for activation when the lens is not a lot of dirt or dust. • When you turn the camera off . 1 Attach the lens cap. 2 Set the [O.I .S.] switch to the camera body. OFF ON • You can change the optical image stabilizer mode to [MODE1] or [MODE2] using a tripod. The ...
... lens. • Detach the lens cap before taking pictures. • Be careful not to detach it. D • Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get scratched. 3 Detach the lens cap. ∫ Optical image stabilizer The supplied lens has an optical image... .S.] switch is set for activation when the lens is not a lot of dirt or dust. • When you turn the camera off . 1 Attach the lens cap. 2 Set the [O.I .S.] switch to the camera body. OFF ON • You can change the optical image stabilizer mode to [MODE1] or [MODE2] using a tripod. The ...
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... from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after using it and during use . 1 Connect the AC cable. 3 Detach the battery after charging. The camera also becomes warm during and after charging is completed, be exhausted if left for a long period of time after about 130 minutes). Check that it... a malfunction. • The battery will be sure to the AC adaptor. 2 Align the battery with the Charger • The battery is not charged when the camera is completed when the [CHARGE] indicator B turns off (after being charged.
... from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after using it and during use . 1 Connect the AC cable. 3 Detach the battery after charging. The camera also becomes warm during and after charging is completed, be exhausted if left for a long period of time after about 130 minutes). Check that it... a malfunction. • The battery will be sure to the AC adaptor. 2 Align the battery with the Charger • The battery is not charged when the camera is completed when the [CHARGE] indicator B turns off (after being charged.
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... to [MODE1]) • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Turn the camera off .) Recharge the battery or replace it with fully charged battery. (This does not appear when using the AC... (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off every 10 recordings. • CIPA is an abbreviation of "Camera & Imaging Products Association". ¢The card is optional. optional). • Using the supplied battery. • Using ...°C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using Panasonic's SD Memory Card¢ (128 MB;
... to [MODE1]) • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Turn the camera off .) Recharge the battery or replace it with fully charged battery. (This does not appear when using the AC... (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off every 10 recordings. • CIPA is an abbreviation of "Camera & Imaging Products Association". ¢The card is optional. optional). • Using the supplied battery. • Using ...°C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using Panasonic's SD Memory Card¢ (128 MB;
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... the release lever in the direction of the arrow (CLOSE side) and then close it firmly. 1 2 CLOSE OPEN CLOSE OPEN • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S603A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery fully until it with any other equipment. 20 VQT0W82 A • Be careful of time. Do not... that the clock setting is stored may be shorter.) The clock setting is canceled after use it clicks. If you remove the battery while the camera is on, the settings on the battery when inserting the battery. • Remove the battery after this case, set the clock again. (P28...
... the release lever in the direction of the arrow (CLOSE side) and then close it firmly. 1 2 CLOSE OPEN CLOSE OPEN • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S603A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery fully until it with any other equipment. 20 VQT0W82 A • Be careful of time. Do not... that the clock setting is stored may be shorter.) The clock setting is canceled after use it clicks. If you remove the battery while the camera is on, the settings on the battery when inserting the battery. • Remove the battery after this case, set the clock again. (P28...
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... 1 Connect the AC cable. Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) 2 Connect the DC cable A. • Check that the camera is turned off . • Close the flash. • Prepare a card. 1 Slide the card door to open it.... 1 A • Pull open the DC cable cover 1 and then connect the DC cable to the camera body using the same steps as shown in use. Pull the DC cable through the opening as "Inserting/Removing...). This is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC cable when the camera is not in the illustration and then close the battery door. • Be careful not to...
... 1 Connect the AC cable. Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) 2 Connect the DC cable A. • Check that the camera is turned off . • Close the flash. • Prepare a card. 1 Slide the card door to open it.... 1 A • Pull open the DC cable cover 1 and then connect the DC cable to the camera body using the same steps as shown in use. Pull the DC cable through the opening as "Inserting/Removing...). This is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC cable when the camera is not in the illustration and then close the battery door. • Be careful not to...
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...cable if you use the AC adaptor. The card and the data may be damaged or the camera may not operate normally. ∫ About handling a card Transfer important pictures from http://www.panasonic.com http://www.panasonic.ca About the Card ∫ Access to the card The card access indication A lights when... are being read or deleted or the card is on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P97) 22 VQT0W82 Format it on . • We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card. • You can purchase a Panasonic SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card from your card to...
...cable if you use the AC adaptor. The card and the data may be damaged or the camera may not operate normally. ∫ About handling a card Transfer important pictures from http://www.panasonic.com http://www.panasonic.ca About the Card ∫ Access to the card The card access indication A lights when... are being read or deleted or the card is on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P97) 22 VQT0W82 Format it on . • We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card. • You can purchase a Panasonic SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card from your card to...
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http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • Refer to P120 for ...on the following website. A A: Fitting to the other equipment, always read the operating instructions for each card. • This camera is slid to the mark. 23 VQT0W82 When the switch is compatible with SD Memory Cards. (If you cannot use an ... clicks. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than 2 GB. • This camera is only compatible with SD Memory Cards based on the lens with both an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card....
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • Refer to P120 for ...on the following website. A A: Fitting to the other equipment, always read the operating instructions for each card. • This camera is slid to the mark. 23 VQT0W82 When the switch is compatible with SD Memory Cards. (If you cannot use an ... clicks. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than 2 GB. • This camera is only compatible with SD Memory Cards based on the lens with both an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card....
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...obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood. • When using the AF assist lamp in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at the strap eyelet. A: Eyepiece cap • Attach the strap so that the side with the eyepiece cap attached...LUMIX" LOGO is on the outside. Preparation ∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood 1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera...
...obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood. • When using the AF assist lamp in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at the strap eyelet. A: Eyepiece cap • Attach the strap so that the side with the eyepiece cap attached...LUMIX" LOGO is on the outside. Preparation ∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood 1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera...