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1.Standard accessories

2.Names of parts

3.Inserting the card (optional)/the batteries

4.Sequence of operations

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 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.

 

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.

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Basic Operating 

Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No.

DMC-LS6

E

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

Before use, please read these  

instructions completely.

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.

Web Site: http://panasonic.net 

Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)

Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

© Panasonic Corporation 2012

EU

 

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.

 

For the United Kingdom and Ireland customers

(Sales and Support Information)

Customer Communications Centre

 

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899

 

• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333

 

• For further support on your product, please visit our website:

www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

 

• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence 

by phoning our Customer Communications Centre 

Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., 

Friday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

 

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at 

www.pas-europe.com.

 

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

 

• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by 

Panasonic UK.

 

• It couldn’t be simpler!

 

• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished 

products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old 
Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or 
accompanying documents mean that used electrical and 
electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with 
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old 
products and used batteries, please take them to 
applicable collection points, in accordance with your 
national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 
2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, 
you will help to save valuable resources and prevent 
any potential negative effects on human health and 
the environment which could otherwise arise from 
inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of 
old products and batteries, please contact your local 
municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of 
sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this 
waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, 
please contact your dealer or supplier for further 
information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside 
the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If 
you wish to discard these items, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of 
disposal.

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Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol 
examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical 
symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by 
the Directive for the chemical involved.

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

Batteries

 

• LR6/AA Alkaline 

batteries

USB connection 
cable

K1HY08YY0023

Hand strap

VFC4737

CD-ROM

VFF0988

 

• 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.

 

Optional Accessories

 

• SDXC Memory Card

[Class 10] 64 GB RP-SDU64GE1K

 

• SDHC Memory Card

[Class 10] 32 GB RP-SDA32GE1K/

RP-SDU32GE1K

16 GB RP-SDA16GE1K/

RP-SDU16GE1K

8 GB RP-SDA08GE1K/

RP-SDU08GE1K

4 GB RP-SDU04GE1K

[Class 6] 32 GB RP-SDQ32GE1K

16 GB RP-SDQ16GE1K

8 GB RP-SDQ08GE1K

4 GB RP-SDQ04GE1K

[Class 4] 16 GB RP-SDN16GE1A

8 GB RP-SDN08GE1A

4 GB  RP-SDN04GE1A

 

• SD Memory Card

[Class 4]

2 GB RP-SDN02GE1A

 

• Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Open the card/battery door

Insert the batteries or card

 

• Make sure that their orientation 

is correct.

 

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.

 

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

Supplied batteries or optional 

Panasonic alkaline batteries

Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH 

batteries (optional, when the 

battery capacity is 1950 mAh)

Number of recordable pictures

Approx. 160 pictures

Approx. 320 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

 

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Shutter button
Power button
Self-timer 
indicator
Microphone
Speaker
Lens

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

[DIGITAL] socket

LCD monitor
Zoom button

[MODE] button

Cursor button

Playback button

[  /  ] (Delete/Return) button 

Press the Power button

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set the date 
and time before using the camera.

Press the shutter button and 

take pictures

  Press halfway 

(press lightly and focus)

  Press fully 

(press the button all the way to record)

 

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.

 

Setting the menu

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

 

Viewing your pictures

Press the Playback button

Press 

 to select the picture 

 

Deleting pictures

  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.

Specifications

Camera effective 

pixels

14,100,000 pixels

Lens

Optical 5 x zoom     f=4.7 mm to 23.5 mm 

(35 mm film camera equivalent: 26 mm to 130 mm)/ 

F2.8 (Max. W) to F6.5 (Max. T)

Image Stabiliser

Optical method

LCD monitor

2.7” TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 230,400 dots) 

(field of view ratio about 100%)

Flash

Flash range:  (ISO AUTO) Approx. 0.6 m (2 feet) to 

4.6 m (15 feet) (Wide)

Microphone

Monaural

Speaker

Monaural

Recording media

Built-in Memory (Approx. 10 MB)/

SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/

SDXC Memory Card

Recording file 

format

JPEG (still picture)

QuickTime Motion JPEG (motion pictures with audio)

Interface

USB 2.0 (High Speed)

Data from the PC can not be written to the camera 

using the USB connection cable.

Terminal

DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin)

Dimensions

Approx. 96.5 mm (W) x 62.0 mm (H) x 27.2 mm (D)

[3.8” (W) x 2.45” (H) x 1.07” (D)]

(excluding the projection part)

Mass

With card and battery: Approx. 172   (0.38 lb)

Excluding card and battery: Approx. 125   (0.28 lb)

Operating 

temperature

Between 0 °C and 40 °C

(Operating humidity: Between 10%RH and 80%RH)

Power Source 

DC 3 V      LR6/AA Alkaline batteries (2) (supplied)

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

metal hydride) batteries (2)

Power 

Consumption

When recording: 1.4 W

When playing back: 0.8 W

Flash

 

Be careful not to block the microphone or the speaker.

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