Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LF1 Technical specifications

VQT5A30
M0613KZ0
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LF1
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera
are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced
features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on
your PC to read it.
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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. 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 these Operating Instructions.
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
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing.
•Use only the recommended accessories.
•Do not remove covers.
•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
■Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom

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■About the battery pack
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above
60 °C or incinerate.
■About the AC adaptor (supplied)
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
• The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The
primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an
electrical outlet.

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■Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a
genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
• Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not
comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (TypeD-TypeA plug, up to 2 m long)
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 or disconnect AC
adaptor (supplied). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor 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.
-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.

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Contents
Before use
■Camera handling
●Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.
●The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where
water can come into contact with the camera.
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Condensation (When the lens, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is fogged up)
●
Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of
temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens,
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder dirty, cause mould, or damage the camera.
●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours
before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature,
the fogging will clear naturally.
Information for Your Safety .... 2
Before use................................ 5
Standard accessories ............. 6
Names and Functions of
Main Parts ................................ 7
Inserting and removing the battery
or SD memory card (optional) ........ 9
Charging the battery ............. 10
Setting the clock.................... 11
Setting the menu ................... 12
Taking still pictures ............... 13
Recording motion pictures... 15
Using the control ring ........... 16
Taking pictures with the
composition determined
[Composition Guide]............. 18
Viewing your pictures ........... 19
Deleting pictures ................... 20
What you can do with the
Wi-Fi®function....................... 21
Reading the Operating
Instructions (PDF format) ..... 23
Supplied software.................. 24
Specifications ........................ 26
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA) ...... 29

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Standard accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part
numbers are as of May 2013. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
DMW-BCN10E
• Charge the battery
before use.
Battery pack is indicated as
battery pack or battery in the text.
AC adaptor
VSK0776
Hand strap
VFC4297
USB connection cable
K1HY08YY0034
CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the
software on your
PC.
CD-ROM
VFF1217
• Operating
Instructions for
advanced features
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are
indicated as card in the text.
• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in
memory when you are not using a card.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
• The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
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1 Camera [ON/OFF] button
2 Shutter button
3 Mode dial
4 Microphones
5 [Wi-Fi] antenna
6 Diopter adjustment dial
7 Strap eyelet
8 Control ring
9 NFC antenna
10 Lens barrel
11 Zoom lever
12 Flash
13 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
14 Lens
15 Viewfinder
16 LCD monitor
17 [LVF] button
• Use this to switch display
between viewfinder and LCD
monitor.
18 [Wi-Fi] button
19 Charging lamp/
Wi-Fi®connection lamp
20 [Fn] button
21 Playback button
22 Control dial
23 Cursor button
• In this manual, the button that
is to be used is indicated by
.
24 [MENU/SET] button
25 [DISP.] button
26 [Q.MENU/ ] / [ ] button
27 Motion picture button
28 Strap eyelet
• We recommend using the
supplied hand strap to avoid
dropping the camera.
29 [HDMI] socket
30 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
• This socket is also used when
charging the battery.
31 Tripod mount
• Do not attach to a tripod with a
5.5 mm or longer screw. Doing
so may damage this unit.
32 Speaker
33 Card/Battery door
34 Release lever

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Inserting and removing the battery or
SD memory card (optional)
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
Slide the release lever ( ) to the
[OPEN] position and open the card/
battery door
Insert the battery and card, making sure
that their orientation is correct
• Battery: Insert the battery all the way firmly and
check that it is locked by lever ( ).
• Card: Insert the card all the way firmly until it
clicks. Do not touch the terminals on the
back of the card.
Close the door
Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.
■To remove
•To remove battery:
Move lever in direction of
arrow.
Lever
•To remove card:
Push the card until it clicks, then pull
the card out.
Press Pull out
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCN10E).
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
●We recommend using a Panasonic card.

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Charging the battery
•The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCN10E.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the
battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors (10 °C to
30 °C).
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to
the AC adaptor (supplied) ( ) or a PC ( )
To the electrical outlet
USB connection cable (supplied)
■Charging lamp ( )
On: Charging in progress (Red)
Off: Charging stops (Charging time: Approx. 160 min)
When using the AC adaptor (supplied), observe the following points as improper
connections may cause malfunctions.
●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a
genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
●Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
●Do not use the AC adaptor (supplied) or the USB connection cable (supplied)
with other devices.

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Setting the clock
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied).
Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button ( )
Press [MENU/SET] ( )
Press to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute, display order or time
display format), and press to set
• To cancel →Press [Q.MENU/ ] button.
Press [MENU/SET] to set
Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET]
• To return to the previous screen, press [Q.MENU/ ] button.
■Changing time settings
Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform and .
Please see the next page on how to set the menu.

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Setting the menu
Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus.
Example: Setting [AF Mode] from to in the [Program AE] Mode
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu
Switching to the [Rec] menu
Use cursor button to select [Rec] and press
[MENU/SET]
• Items can also be selected by turning the
control dial.
Press to select [AF Mode] and then
press [MENU/SET]
• Depending on the item, its setting may not
appear or it may be displayed in a different
way.
Press to select and then press
[MENU/SET] to set
Press [Q.MENU/ ] button several
times to close the menu
• In recording mode, the menu screen can
also be exited by pressing the shutter button
halfway.

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Taking still pictures
Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button ( )
Set to the desired recording mode
Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you
want to use.
Use the zoom lever ( ) to adjust the range of the picture to
be captured
Capture a wider area
(wide-angle)
Enlarge the subject
(telephoto)
Press the shutter button ( ) halfway to focus
Press the shutter button ( ) fully to take the picture

Taking still pictures
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■Recording mode
Take pictures with automatic settings.
Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value
settings.
Determine aperture, then record pictures.
Determine shutter speed, then record pictures.
Determine aperture and shutter speed, then record pictures.
Record pictures using pre-registered settings.
Record panorama pictures.
Take pictures using Scene modes.
Take pictures by selecting your preferred picture effect.
■Holding the camera
Hand strap
Flash AF Assist Lamp
●To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to
your body while standing with your feet slightly apart.
●Do not touch the lens.
●Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range.

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Recording motion pictures
You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). Zoom can also be used
during recording.
Press the motion picture button ( ) to start
recording
●Do not block the microphones ( ) when recording
motion pictures.
●Immediately release the motion picture button after
pressing it.
Press the motion picture button ( ) again to
end recording
●About recording time
• You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes
59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD] creates
larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than
29 minutes 59 seconds.)
• If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [FHD], you can
continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.
●If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded
continuously, is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway
through to protect the camera.
●You can record a motion picture to the built-in memory only in [MP4] using the
[VGA] setting.

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Using the control ring
Using the control ring allows you to perform frequently used operations and
settings such as Step zoom and ISO Sensitivity directly.
Turn the control ring ( )
• You can also perform operations with the
control dial. (Some operations may differ under
certain recording conditions such as [Manual
Exposure] mode.)
(when in [Intelligent Auto]
Mode ( ))
Items that can be set by the control ring vary depending on recording modes.
Following are the pre-assigned settings.
Step zoom
ISO Sensitivity
Aperture adjustment
Shutter speed adjustment
Aperture adjustment
You can adjust the shutter speed with the control dial on the
back.
Picture effects change

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Using Quick menu
Using the Quick menu, you can change camera settings with the control ring.
Press [Q.MENU/ ] button ( )
Press to select menu items
Turn the control ring to change the setting
• You can also change settings with the control dial.
Press [MENU/SET] ( )

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Taking pictures with the composition determined
[Composition Guide]
By using the viewfinder or LCD monitor to consider the placement of your
subject (the composition), you can take more impressive still pictures.
Press [Fn] button ( )
• [Fn Button Set] is set to [Composition
Guide] at the time of purchase. If another
function has been set, select [Composition
Guide] from the [Setup] menu.
Press to select the guideline to display and press
[MENU/SET]
• To turn off guideline display, select [No Guide].
• If the guideline allows horizontal flipping, use to flip.
■Guidelines (Examples)
[Rule of Thirds Offset] [Diagonal lines] [Tunnel]
[Radiation] [S-shape]

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Viewing your pictures
When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and
without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory.
Press the Playback button ( )
• By holding down the Playback button while
the camera is off, you can turn the camera
on in Playback Mode.
Press to select a picture to be displayed
• When the buttons are held down, the pictures can be scrolled quickly
forward or backward.
• Pictures can also be selected with the control dial.
Folder/File number Picture number/Total
pictures

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Viewing your pictures
Viewing motion pictures
Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press
Motion picture icon
(differs depending on
the recording mode
and picture quality
setting)
Motion picture
recording time
■Operations during motion picture playback
: Pause/play
: Stop
: Fast rewind (2 steps)/Single-frame rewind (while paused)
: Fast forward (2 steps)/Single-frame forward (while paused)
[MENU/SET]: Capturing still pictures from motion pictures (while paused)
Control dial: Fast rewind/Fast forward (same as )
Zoom lever: Volume adjustment
Deleting pictures
Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in
memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.)
Press [ ] button ( ) to delete the
displayed picture
Press to select [Yes] and then
press [MENU/SET] ( )