Panasonic Lf 1 Manual

VQT5A33-1
M0513KZ1063
Owner’s Manual  
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No.DMC-LF1
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and 
save this manual for future use.
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Contents
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Preparations
Before use .............................................. 7
Standard  Accessories
 ........................... 9
Names and Functions of Main Parts ... 10Cursor button/Control dial ........................... 12
Putting on the hand strap ............................ 12
Charging battery .................................. 13Inserting the battery .................................... 14
Charging the battery ... ................................. 15
Remaining battery...

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Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 54[Clock Set] ................................................... 54
[W orld Time] ................................................ 54
[T
ravel Date]
 ................................................ 54
[Airplane Mode] ........................................... 54
[Beep] .......................................................... 54
[Speaker V

olume]
 ........................................ 55
[Cust.Set Mem.]...

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Taking Pictures with different  
picture effects   
[Creative Control] Mode
 ...................... 96[Expressive] ... .............................................. 98
[Retro] ......................................................... 98
[Old Days] ................................................... 98
[High Key] ...

................................................. 99
[Low Key]
 .................................................... 99
[Sepia]...

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Application (View)
Changing the picture information 
display, etc. ........................................ 142
Playing back still pictures recorded 
using the burst function
 ................... 143
Different playback methods   
[Playback Mode]
 ................................ 145[2D/3D Settings] ........................................ 145
Selecting pictures to play back  
[Filtering Play] .................................... 146Narrowing down by selecting picture  
type...

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About connections ............................ 229Connecting at home  
(through a network) ................................... 230
Connecting when you are out  
(direct connection)
 ...

.................................. 233
Connecting quickly with the same  
settings as used previously 
([History Connection]/ 
[Favorite Connection])
 ............................... 234
Settings for sending pictures ..................... 237
[Wi-Fi Setup] menu ............................ 239...

Preparations
Before use
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 ■Camera handling
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, 
or pressure.
 ●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, 
which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, viewfinder, 
or camera body. This may also cause the camera to 
malfunction or prevent recording.
 • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface • Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag
 • Adding accessories to the camera strap • Pushing...

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 ■Always take a test shot first
Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), 
always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly . 
 ■No compensation for missed shots
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card 
prevent recording.
 ■Carefully observe copyright laws
Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other 
than personal use...

Preparations
Standard Accessories
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Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
 ●The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the 
camera was purchased. 
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual.
 ●Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. ●SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card 
in the text.
 ●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. ●Keep...

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
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Mode dial (→25)Use this to select the recording mode.
Flash (→75)
Self-timer indicator (→89) /
AF Assist Lamp (→136)Illuminates when the self-timer is set or when the 
Auto Focus is operated in dark locations.
Control ring (→27)Allows you to zoom and adjust settings when 
recording.
Lens barrel
Speaker 
(→55)
Card/Battery door (→14, 19)Open this door to insert and remove a card or 
battery. 
Release lever (→14, 19)
Microphones (→26, 40)
Zoom...