Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc L1k Operating Instructions

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 In some cases, the number of recordable pictures displayed on the Viewfinder¢/LCD 
monitor may not decrease regularly.
¢You can display up to 99 pictures only on the Viewfinder.
 If you set [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (P80) to [ON] when taking pictures with Live View, [EZ] is 
displayed on the screen when the picture size is set to a size other than the maximum 
picture size for each aspect ratio.
Aspect ratio
Picture size:2560k1712 pixels
(4.5M EZ): 2048k1360 pixels
(2.5M EZ)
Quality
Card
16 MB2 (0) 5 (0) 11 (0) 3 (0) 9 (0) 18 (0)
32 MB5 (1) 12 (1) 25 (2) 9 (1) 20 (1) 39 (2)
64 MB13 (3) 27 (3) 54 (4) 21 (3) 42 (4) 82 (4)
128 MB27 (6) 55 (7) 110 (8) 44 (7) 87 (8) 165 (8)
256 MB55 (13) 110 (15) 210 (16) 86 (14) 170 (16) 330 (17)
512 MB110 (27) 210 (31) 430 (33) 170 (29) 340 (32) 650 (34)
1GB220 (54) 440 (62) 860 (66) 340 (59) 680 (65) 1310 (68)
2GB450 (110) 880 (125) 1700 (135) 700 (120) 1360 (130) 2560 (135)
4GB880 (210) 1740 (240) 3350 (260) 1380 (230) 2680 (260) 5020 (270)
Aspect ratio
Picture size:3136k1760 pixels
(5.5M):: 1920k1080 pixels
(2M EZ)
Quality
Card
16 MB1 (0) 4 (0) 9 (1) 5 (0) 12 (1) 24 (1)
32 MB4 (1) 9 (1) 20 (2) 13 (2) 27 (2) 52 (2)
64 MB10 (3) 21 (4) 43 (4) 28 (4) 56 (4) 105 (5)
128 MB21 (7) 44 (8) 88 (9) 58 (9) 115 (10) 220 (10)
256 MB43 (14) 87 (17) 170 (19) 115 (18) 220 (19) 430 (20)
512 MB87 (28) 170 (34) 340 (38) 230 (35) 440 (39) 860 (40)
1GB175 (57) 350 (68) 690 (76) 460 (72) 900 (78) 1720 (81)
2GB350 (115) 700 (135) 1390 (150) 930 (145) 1800 (155) 3410 (165)
4GB700 (220) 1380 (270) 2740 (300) 1820 (280) 3540 (310) 6700 (320) 
						

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Specifications
Digital Camera Body
(DMC-L1):Information for your safety
Camera effective pixels:7,500,000 pixels
Image sensor:4/3q Live MOS sensor, total pixel number 7,940,000 pixels
Primary color filter
Digital zoom:Max. 4k
Extended optical zoom
(Except for the maximum 
picture size for each 
aspect ratio):ON/OFF simple enlargement (compatible with lenses from 
other manufacturers)
Focus:3 points, AUTO/1 fixed point, right/1 fixed point, 
center/1 fixed point, left
Shutter System:Focal-plane shutter
Burst recording
Burst speed:3 pictures/second (High speed),
2 pictures/second (Low speed)
Number of recordable 
pictures:6 pictures (when there are RAW files)
Depends on the capacity of the card 
(when there are no RAW files)
ISO sensitivity:AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600
Shutter speed:B (Bulb) (max. 8 minutes),
 60 seconds to 
1/4000th of a second
White balance:AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/
Shade/Halogen/Flash/White set 1/
White set 2/Color temperature setting
Metering range:EV 1 to EV 20 (When taking pictures with the Viewfinder)
Exposure (AE):Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/
Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2EV to i2EV)
Metering mode:Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
LCD monitor:2.5q low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD 
(Approx. 207,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Viewfinder:Optical SLR Viewfinder (Mirror)
(field of view ratio about 95%)
(with diopter adjustment j3 to i1 diopter) Power Source:DC 8.4 V
Power Consumption:2.2 W (When taking pictures with the Viewfinder)
3.8 W (When taking pictures with Live View)
2.2 W (When playing back)
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Flash:Built-in pop up flash
Flash range: Approx. 2.5 m (8.2 feet) to 7.0 m (23.0 feet) 
(Supplied lens attached, Wide, When the ISO sensitivity is set 
to [AUTO].)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Forced ON/ 
Red-eye reduction, Slow sync., Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, 
Forced OFF
Flash synchronization 
speed:Equal to or smaller than 1/160th of a second
Recording media:SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card
/MultiMediaCard 
Picture size
Still picture:When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
3136a2352 pixels, 2560a1920 pixels, 2048a1536 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
3136a2080 pixels, 2560a1712 pixels, 2048a1360 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
3136a1760 pixels, 1920a1080 pixels
Quality:Super Fine/Fine/Standard
Recording file format:JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”,
based on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding
Interface
Digital:“USB 2.0” (High Speed) corresponding
Analog video:NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu)
Terminal
[USB]:5 pin Mini USB
[V OUT/REMOTE]:φ 2.5 mm jack
[DC IN]:Dedicated DC cable
Dimensions:Approx. 145.8 mm (W)k86.9 mm (H)k80 mm (D) [5 
3/4q 
(W)k3 7/16q (H)k3 3/16q (D)] (excluding the projecting part)
Mass:Approx. 530g/18.7 oz (camera body),
Approx. 1098g/38.7 oz (with supplied lens, card and battery)
Operating temperature:0oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF)
Operating humidity:10% to 80%
AC Adaptor
(Panasonic DE-972A):Information for your safety
Battery Pack (lithium-ion)
(Panasonic CGR-S603A):Information for your safety Output:DIGITAL CAMERA 8.4 V 1.2 A
CHARGE 8.4 V 1.2 A
Input:110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A
Voltage/capacity:7.2 V, 1500 mAh 
						

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Interchangeable Lens “LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14– 50 mm/F2.8– 3.5”
(L-ES014050)
Focal lengthf=14 mm to 50 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm)
Aperture type7 leaf shutters/iris diaphragm
Aperture rangeF2.8 (Wide) to F3.5 (Tele)
Lens construction16 elements in 12 groups (2 aspherical lenses)
In focus distance0.29 m (0.95 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line)
Optical image 
stabilizerAvailable
Mount“Four Thirds Mount”
Max. diameter78.1 mm (3.07 inch)
Overall lengthApprox. 97.4 mm (3.83 inch) 
(from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
MassApprox. 490g (17.3 oz) 
						

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Digital Camera Accessory System
 Refer to P19 for information about the battery charging time and the number of 
recordable pictures.
 NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your 
local dealer.
Accessory# Description
Figure
DMW-FL500 CGR-S603A
MC Protector
PL Filter
(Circular Type) Flash Lithium Ion Battery
DMW-LMCH72
DMW-LPL72
Remote Shutter DMW-RSL1
Leather Bag DMW-BAL1
Shoulder Strap DMW-SSTL1
4 GB SDHC Memory Card
2 GB SD Memory Card
2 GB SD Memory Card
1 GB SD Memory Card
1 GB SD Memory Card
1 GB SD Memory Card
512 MB SD Memory Card
512 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
128 MB SD Memory Card
64 MB SD Memory Card RP-SDR04GU1K
RP-SDK02GU1A
RP-SDR02GU1A
RP-SDK01GU1A
RP-SDH01GU1A
RP-SDR01GU1A
RP-SDK512U1A
RP-SDR512U1A
RP-SDH256U1A
RP-SDR256U1A
RP-SD128BU1A
RP-SD064BPPA 
						

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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about     
accessories.
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF  
THE FOLLOWING:  
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day ( )
Night()
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)         Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)     
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA                          
MasterCard         
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)     2. Items Ordered  
Quantity Accessory #  Price EachDescription Total Price 
6.95 Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed  1. Digital Camera Model #   
Discover          Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature  
						

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Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:  
Panasonic Services Company  
410B Airport Road  
Elgin, IL 60123-9333  
Attn: Digital Camera Repair
Request for Service Notice:
(USA Only)   
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Please include your proof of purchase.  
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
To further speed your repair, please provide  
an explanation of what wrong with the unit  
and any symptom it is exhibiting. 
						

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Limited Warranty (For USA Only)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF 
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto 
Rico 00985
Panasonic Digital Still Camera
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto 
Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the 
period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original 
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new 
or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The 
decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the 
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or 
mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries 
are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products 
purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is 
extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as 
is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for 
warranty service.PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED 
BELOW)1 (ONE) YEAR 90 (NINETY) DAYS
CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 
PA C K (IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
SD MEMORY CARD
(IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE SD CARD)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE 
						

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Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call
1-800-272-7033.
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
(787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or 
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic 
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in 
shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the 
warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, 
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, 
misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, 
lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, 
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other 
than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is 
attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER 
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE 
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM 
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS 
WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and 
from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. The 
items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED 
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so 
the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights 
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or 
after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the 
problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s 
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 
						

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Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportYou can purchase parts, accessories or locate your
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, 
Dealer Locations,  and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST.
As of May 2006
Product Repairs
MAIL TO :
Centralized Factory Servicenter
Panasonic Services Company
410B Airport Road
Elgin, IL 60123-9333 
Attention: Digital Camera Repair
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized 
Factory Servicenter.
Customerîs in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below 
(“Service in Puerto Rico”).
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300  Fax (787) 768-2910
Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic
Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, 
and Personal Checks)