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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1GN Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1GN Operating Instructions Manual

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DMC-LC1GN
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Camera Operating Instructions DMC-LC1GN Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0H07...

  • Page 2: Safety

    Safety 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. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Information for Your Safety ... 2 Preparation Standard Accessories ... 5 Names of the Components ... 7 Charging the Battery ... 9 About the Battery ... 10 Inserting the Battery ... 11 Removing the Battery... 12 Using the AC Adaptor ... 13 About the Card ...
  • Page 4 Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print)... 103 Others Using the External Flash ... 105 Using the Wide Conversion Lens/ Close-up Lens ... 108 After Use ... 110 Screen Display ... 111 The Menu Items ... 113 Cautions for Use ... 115 Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size...

  • Page 5: Preparation

    Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB) RP-SD016B (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) ∫ Battery Pack CGR-S602E (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”) ∫ Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DE-972B (In the text, it is indicated as “AC Adaptor”)
  • Page 6 ∫ Lens Cap VYK1F94 ∫ CD-ROM ∫ Strap VFC4037 ∫ Lens Hood VYQ2884 ∫ Hood Cap VYK1C96 ∫ MC Protector (Filter diameter: 69 mm) DMW-LMC69 • Please order VYC0917 as repair parts. Preparation ∫ Remote Shutter DMW-RS1 • Please order VYC0913 as repair parts.

  • Page 7: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Names of the Components 1112 15 16 17 26 27 Preparation 1 Lens 2 Microphone (P59, P69) 3 White Balance Sensor 4 Self-timer Indicator (P49) 5 Flash 6 AF Sensor 7 Viewfinder (P26) 8 Flash Open Button (P44) 9 [EVF/LCD] Button (P26) 10 [DISPLAY] Button (P26) 11 Exposure Compensation (P47)/Auto Bracket (P48)/Flash Output...
  • Page 8 30 31 40 41 Preparation 30 Focus Ring Button (P34, P40) 31 Aperture Ring Button (P30) 32 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P27) 33 [USB] Socket (5pin) (P97) 34 [DC IN] Socket (P13) 35 [AV OUT/REMOTE] Socket (P94) 36 Terminal Door 37 Strap Eyelet (P19) 38 Card Slot (P15) 39 Card Door (P15) 40 Battery Door (P11)

  • Page 9: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charge the battery before using. Connect the AC cable. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below. • The [POWER] indicator A lights. • The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor.

  • Page 10: About The Battery

    About the Battery ª Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. (This does not appear when using AC adaptor) > > > (The indication turns red and blinks): Recharge or replace the battery. ª Charging time and available recording time Measured under the following conditions: •...

  • Page 11: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery Preparation • Check if the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. Slide the lever to open the battery door. Insert the battery fully until the lock 1 pops on the battery. • Hold both sides of the battery when inserting.

  • Page 12: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Preparation • Check if the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. Slide the lever to open the battery door. Push the lock 1 to remove the battery. Preparation Close the battery door and then slide the battery door open/close lever.

  • Page 13: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Using the AC Adaptor You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge by connecting to an AC adaptor. Preparation • Check if the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. Connect the AC cable. Slide the terminal door to open. Preparation Connect the DC cable.

  • Page 14: About The Card

    About the Card ª Access to the card When the card is accessed, the card access indication 1 lights. 2560 When the card access indication 1 lights, do not: • turn the camera off. • remove the battery or the card. •...

  • Page 15: Inserting The Card

    Inserting the Card Preparation • Check if the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. Slide the card door to open. Insert the card with the label facing the rear of the camera until it clicks. • Insert the card, pressing gently until it locks in place.

  • Page 16: Removing The Card

    • If the card cannot be fully inserted, check the direction of the card. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card.) • The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Mc Protector/Lens Cap/Lens Hood/Hood Cap

    Attaching the MC Protector/Lens Cap/Lens Hood/Hood Cap Preparation • Check if the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. ª Attaching the MC Protector Attach the MC protector. • The MC protector is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens.
  • Page 18 ª Attaching the lens hood/hood cap 1 Attach the lens hood. 2 Attach the hood cap. • The camera is turned upside down in the figure above. • In bright sunlight or when there is backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting.

  • Page 19: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap 1 Pressing both sides of the cover. 2 Pull out the black strap holder completely. Detach the black strap holder from the metal fitting. • When the black strap holder is completely detached, attach it again as above. Preparation Pass the metal fitting through the eyelet of the camera.

  • Page 20: Setting The Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) ª Initial Use The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the clock setting screen appears. PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU • When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears.

  • Page 21: Date Printing

    Select [D/M/Y], [M/D/Y] or [Y/M/D]. CLOCK SET 10:00111.JAN.2004 D/M/Y SELECT EXIT REVIEW • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting. ª Date Printing • You can set the date printing in DPOF print setting on this camera. (P83) •...

  • Page 22: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Turn the camera on. Press the [MENU] button. W.BALANCE WB ADJUST. MENU PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT Select the [SETUP] Menu. MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP REVIEW POWER SAVE SELECT Preparation Select the desired item. REVIEW Set the desired value. SETUP AUTO REVIEW 2560...
  • Page 23 You can control the following items on [SETUP] menu. Menu MONITOR/ Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (when pictures FINDER appear on the LCD monitor) or Viewfinder (when pictures appear on the Viewfinder) in 7 steps. AUTO • [OFF]: REVIEW°...
  • Page 24 Menu BEEP You can set [BEEP] and [SHUTTER] in the recording mode, and [BEEP] in playback mode. • Setting on [BEEP] (Setting on [BEEP] in recording mode) • Setting on the shutter sound POWER SAVE • [2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: • [OFF]: The camera is not automatically turned off. •...
  • Page 25 Menu CLOCK SET Change the date and time. (P20) RESET° The camera is reset to the initial settings. However, the folder number and the clock settings are not changed. USB MODE Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P95) LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following 7 languages.

  • Page 26: Using The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder The LCD monitor of the camera is easy to be viewed out of doors because the LCD monitor reflects sunlight to use it as a backlight. ª Switching the screen to be turned Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to the screen you would like to turn on.
  • Page 27 ª Diopter adjustment This feature is useful for users who wear corrective lenses and prefer to use the Viewfinder. Preparation • Press the [EVF/LCD] button to display the Viewfinder. Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial. 2560 Preparation ª Monitor priority When setting [PLAY ON LCD] (P25) to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu, the LCD monitor is turned on in the following...

  • Page 28: About The Exposure

    About the Exposure • A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed. •...

  • Page 29: Operational Mode Dial And Metering Mode Dial

    Operational Mode Dial and Metering Mode Dial ª Operational mode dial You can switch to the recording mode (single/burst) and the playback mode. : Single mode (P34) : Burst mode (P50) : Playback mode (P51) Preparation ª Metering mode dial You can switch to the following metering methods.

  • Page 30: Setting The Exposure

    Setting the Exposure You can set the exposure by setting the aperture ring and the shutter speed dial. 4 3. 2 A: the aperture ring B: the shutter speed dial C: the aperture ring button • When adjusting the aperture ring to [A] or changing the position from [A] to other, rotate the aperture ring with pressing the aperture ring button C.
  • Page 31 • When adjusting the shutter speed dial to [2–8s], rotate the command dial or set the shutter speed with 2/1. ISO100 REVIEW ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ ª Aperture-priority AE mode [ and Shutter-priority AE mode • Refer to P33 for the available range of the aperture value and the shutter speed.
  • Page 32 ª Manual Exposure Assistance When you press the shutter button halfway, the indication for the condition of exposure (manual exposure assistance) appears for about 10 seconds. The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.

  • Page 33: Shutter Speed And Aperture Value

    Shutter Speed and Aperture Value ª Shutter-priority AE mode Available Shutter Speed (Sec.) (Per 1/3 EV) 1/30 1/60 1/500 1/1000 ° The smaller aperture value is limited depending on the shutter speed or ISO sensitivity. ª Aperture-priority AE mode Available Aperture value (Per 1/3 EV) F7.1 F6.3 F4.5...

  • Page 34: Recording Pictures (Basic)

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Preparation • Insert the charged battery (P11) or connect the AC adaptor (P13). • Insert the card. (P15) • Remove the lens cap. 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Set the operational mode dial to single mode [ 3 Set to the exposure.

  • Page 35: Power Indicator

    • The focus indication D lights and then the aperture value E and the shutter speed F appear. • When the focus indication D is blinking, the subject is not focused. Press the shutter button halfway and focus on the subject again. ª...
  • Page 36 ª Focusing • The focus range is 60 cm–¶ (AF). It is 30 cm–¶ (AF-Macro/MF). • If you press the shutter button fully without prefocusing, pictures may be blurry or unfocused. • When the focus indication is blinking, the subject is not focused. Press the shutter button halfway and focus on the subject again.
  • Page 37 ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • When pressing the shutter button halfway, the screen may become dark or bright for a moment; this is not a malfunction. This is caused by adjusting the aperture value. • When you slow the shutter speed, the shutter may be kept closed after recording due to the signal conditioning.

  • Page 38: Programme Shift

    ª AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto Focus/ AE: Auto Exposure) 2560 When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above picture, you cannot focus on the subject because it is out of AF area in usual operation. In this case, 1.
  • Page 39 1 / 2 1 / 4 1 / 8 1 / 15 1 / 30 1 / 60 1 / 125 1 / 250 1 / 500 1 / 1000 1 / 2000 (A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ •...

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate the auto focus. Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ Select [MF ASSIST] from the [SETUP] menu (in the recording mode) (P22) and then set it to...
  • Page 41 ª MF ASSIST When you rotate the focus ring with setting [MF ASSIST] to [MF1] or [MF2], the MF assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged. It allows you to focus on the subject more easily. • [MF1]: The centre of the screen is enlarged.

  • Page 42: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) Preparation • In Motion image mode, review function is not activated. Press 4/[REVIEW]. REVIEW1X EXIT DELETE REVIEW • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds. • Press the shutter button halfway or 4/[REVIEW] to cancel the review. •...

  • Page 43: Using The Optical Zoom

    Using the Optical Zoom You can bring people or objects into close-up or record landscapes widely in the range of optical zoom up to 3.2k (35 mm-camera equivalent: 28– 90 mm) by rotating the zoom ring. Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ ª...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ ª To open the flash Press the [ OPEN] button. OPEN ª To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
  • Page 45 Use this when taking pictures in places where use of the flash is not allowed. • Refer to P71 for setting the 1st and 2nd curtain. ª Available flash settings ± ± ±° ±° ± ± ±° ±° ± ± ±°...
  • Page 46 You can fix the flash slanting at an angle of about 65o as follows in bounce flash. (Bounce flash lock) Aim the flash to the ceiling and take the picture. • We recommend setting the white balance to [AUTO] (P61). ¬...

  • Page 47: Compensating The Exposure

    Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ Press [ ] until EXPOSURE] appears on the screen to compensate the exposure.

  • Page 48: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket This mode allows you to take pictures automatically according to the compensation range of the exposure by pressing the shutter button only once. You can select the picture with the desired exposure among different exposures. Preparation •...

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ Switch the self-timer setting. 2560 REVIEW : Self-timer set to 10 seconds : Self-timer set to 2 seconds No display (cancelled) Recording pictures (basic) ]. (P29) Focus on the subject to take the picture.

  • Page 50: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to burst mode [ Select [BURST RATE], set [ or [ ] and then take pictures. SETUP SPOT AF SENSITIVITY BURST RATE AUDIO REC. SELECT EXIT MENU REVIEW •...

  • Page 51: Playback (Basic)

    Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ Select the picture. 2560 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.JAN.2004 REVIEW • Press 2 to play back the previous picture. • Press 1 to play back the next picture.
  • Page 52 ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • This camera is based on the DCF standards (Design rule for Camera File system) which were established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). • When changing the folder name or file name on PC, the pictures may not be played back.

  • Page 53: Pictures Multi Playback

    9 Pictures Multi Playback Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ Switch to multi screen. 2560 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.JAN.2004 REVIEW SELECT CANCEL Playback (basic) Select the pictures. 1/19 SELECT SELECT ª To return to the normal indication Rotate the command dial clockwise.

  • Page 54: Using The Playback Zoom

    Using the Playback Zoom Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ Enlarge the picture. CANCEL DELETE REVIEW Shift the picture. CANCEL DELETE REVIEW Playback (basic) ]. (P29) ª To delete a picture during the playback zoom Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 55: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ª To delete single picture Select the picture to be deleted. 2560 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.JAN.2004 REVIEW • Press 2 to play back the previous picture. •...
  • Page 56 ª To delete multi pictures Select [MULTI DELETE]. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE SELECT CANCEL 2 times Select the pictures to be deleted. MULTI DELETE SELECT DELETE MARK/UNMARK EXIT REVIEW • The selected pictures appear with ]. When 4/[REVIEW] is pressed again, the setting is cancelled.

  • Page 57: To Delete All Pictures

    ª To delete all pictures Select [ALL DELETE]. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE SELECT CANCEL REVIEW 2 times Delete all of the pictures. ALL DELETE DELETE ALL PICTURES? SELECT REVIEW Playback (basic) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

  • Page 58: Recording Pictures (Advanced)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Recording Motion Images You can record motion images with audio. Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ Select [MOTION IMAGE] and set the desirable mode. MOTION IMAGE MOTION IMAGE MOTION RATE SELECT MENU REVIEW REVIEW •...
  • Page 59 Press the shutter button fully to start the recording. • The audio recording starts simultaneously from the built-in microphone of the camera. • By pressing the shutter button fully again, the recording stops. • If the memory of the card becomes full during recording, the recording stops automatically.

  • Page 60: Function Menu

    FUNCTION Menu You can select 4 menus which you frequently use from the menus in the recording mode (P113, P114). This allows you to select the menu and save the time to operate it at the minimum. • The white balance, the white balance fine adjustment, the ISO sensitivity and the spot AF are included in FUNCTION menu in initial setting.

  • Page 61: Setting The White Balance

    Setting the White Balance In certain situations, the colour white may appear slightly reddish or bluish. This can occur when shooting under early or late day sunlight, on a cloudy day, or under halogen lighting. By using the manual White Balance feature you can achieve a more accurate reproduction of the colour white.
  • Page 62 Use of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the subject is surrounded by many light sources, auto white balance adjustment may not operate properly. In this case, set the white balance to the mode except [AUTO] manually.

  • Page 63: Setting The White Balance Manually (White Set)

    Setting the White Balance manually (White set) Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ Select [W.BALANCE] and set to SETUP W.BALANCE WB ADJUST. PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT EXIT MENU REVIEW (Only when setting the white balance again) Press 1. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper 1 or similar object so that it completely fills the frame to white...

  • Page 64: Finely Adjusting The White Balance

    Finely Adjusting the White Balance If you cannot acquire the desirable hue with white balance because of too many different light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows. Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ •...

  • Page 65: Changing The Picture Size

    Changing the Picture Size Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ Select [PICT.SIZE] and set the picture size. SETUP W.BALANCE WB ADJUST. PICT.SIZE 2560 2048 1600 1280 QUALITY SELECT EXIT MENU REVIEW • [2560]: 2560k1920 pixels • [2048]: 2048k1536 pixels •...

  • Page 66: Changing The Quality

    At the time of this writing, support for the Panasonic RAW file format is included in the latest version of the Camera Raw plug-in for Adobe Photoshop CS. For more information, access http://www.adobe.com/...

  • Page 67: Taking Pictures Using The Spot Af

    Taking Pictures using the Spot AF The focus is adjusted within the limited range. Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ Select [SPOT AF] and set it to [ON]. SETUP SPOT AF SENSITIVITY BURST MODE AUDIO REC. SELECT EXIT MENU...

  • Page 68: Setting Iso Sensitivity

    Setting ISO Sensitivity The ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can be increased when you need to take pictures in places where a flash may not be allowed. The overall picture quality will decrease slightly as the ISO setting is increased.

  • Page 69: Taking Pictures With Audio

    Taking Pictures with Audio Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ Select [AUDIO REC.] and set it to [ON]. SETUP SPOT AF SENSITIVITY BURST RATE AUDIO REC. SELECT EXIT MENU REVIEW • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

  • Page 70: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ Select [D.ZOOM] and set it to [2k] or [3k]. SETUP D.ZOOM FLASH SYNC. PICT.ADJ. MOTION IMAGE SELECT EXIT MENU REVIEW • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

  • Page 71: Setting To The 2Nd Curtain Synchro

    Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro The 2nd curtain synchro is the method that the photo flash activates just before the shutter is released when you take pictures of the subject with motion using slow shutter and the photo flash. The light source appears at the back of the subject and the picture becomes dynamic.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Quality Of The Picture (Picture Adjustment)

    Adjusting the Quality of the Picture (Picture Adjustment) Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ Select [PICT.ADJ.]. SETUP D.ZOOM FLASH SYNC. PICT.ADJ. MOTION IMAGE SELECT EXIT MENU REVIEW Select [CONTRAST], [SHARPNESS] and [SATURATION] respectively. PICT.ADJ. CONTRAST STD. SHARPNESS SATURATION SELECT...

  • Page 73: Creating Flip Animation

    Creating Flip Animation This camera allows you to create motion picture files up to 20 seconds by connecting images recorded in flip animation mode. Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ Example: When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving it little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks as if it were moving.
  • Page 74 Capture images for flip animation. REMAIN 92 • You can take up to 100 pictures. Check the image. REVIEW SELECT EXIT DELETE REVIEW • You can check the previous or following image with 2/1. • Delete unnecessary images with ] button. Recording pictures (advanced) ª...
  • Page 75 Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE] and create a flip animation. CREATE MOTION IMAGE FRAME RATE CREATE MOTION IMAGE SELECT EXIT REVIEW • The file number appears for about 1 second after creating a flip animation. • Including the created images, the flip animation is counted as 1 animation image.

  • Page 76: Playback (Advanced)

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ Select the picture with audio icon 2560 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO 10:00 1.JAN.2004 REVIEW Play back the audio. 2560 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.JAN.2004 REVIEW •...

  • Page 77: Playing Back Motion Images

    Playing Back Motion Images Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ Select the picture with the motion image icon [ 100 _ 0001 PLAY MOTION IMAGE 10:00 1.JAN.2004 REVIEW Play back the motion images. 10S REMAIN REVIEW •...

  • Page 78: Rotating The Picture

    Rotating the Picture You can rotate the recorded pictures in increments of 90°. This is a convenient function to play back pictures on TV. Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ Select [ROTATE]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW...

  • Page 79: Setting The Picture To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints (Dpof Print Setting)

    Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the user to select which pictures are to be printed on compatible photo printers. DPOF also allows the user to set how many copies of each picture will be printed.
  • Page 80 ª Multi setting/cancel Select [DPOF PRINT]. SETUP PLAY ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU REVIEW Select [MULTI]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT SINGLE DPOF PRINT MULTI SLIDE SHOW CANCEL AUDIO DUB. INDEX SELECT EXIT REVIEW Playback (advanced) Select the pictures and set the number of prints.
  • Page 81 ª To cancel all settings Select [DPOF PRINT]. SETUP PLAY ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU REVIEW Select [CANCEL]. SETUP PLAY ROTATE PROTECT SINGLE DPOF PRINT MULTI SLIDE SHOW CANCEL AUDIO DUB. INDEX SELECT EXIT REVIEW Playback (advanced) Select [YES] to cancel all settings.
  • Page 82 ª Index setting/cancel Select [DPOF PRINT]. SETUP PLAY ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU REVIEW Select [INDEX]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT SINGLE DPOF PRINT MULTI SLIDE SHOW CANCEL AUDIO DUB. INDEX EXIT REVIEW Playback (advanced) Select [YES] to index setting.
  • Page 83 ª When the index is already set DPOF INDEX SET/CANCEL INDEX PRINT? CANCEL SELECT REVIEW • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. ª To print the date You can set/cancel the printing with the recorded date each press of the [DISPLAY] button when setting the number of prints.

  • Page 84: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of The Picture

    Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ª Single setting/cancel Select [PROTECT]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU REVIEW Select [SINGLE]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT SINGLE...
  • Page 85 ª Multi setting/To cancel all settings Perform the same operation as in [Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting)]. (P79– P81) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • While this feature protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all data.

  • Page 86: Playing Back With Slide Show

    Playing Back with Slide Show Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ Select [SLIDE SHOW]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU REVIEW Select the type of pictures to play back.
  • Page 87 Select [START]. START DURATION AUDIO SELECT EXIT REVIEW By pressing the [MENU] button, the Slide Show stops. ª SD Slide Show If setting the SD Slide Show with the [SD Viewer for DSC] which is in the supplied CD-ROM, when playing back, the confirmation screen appears.

  • Page 88: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)

    Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ Select [AUDIO DUB.]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU REVIEW Select the picture and start audio recording.

  • Page 89: Resizing The Pictures

    Resizing the Pictures This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture, in those cases when it needs to be attached to an E-mail or uploaded it to a web site. Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ Select [RESIZE].
  • Page 90 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. RESIZE DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT CANCEL REVIEW • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. • When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the resized picture. • When resized pictures are overwritten, they cannot be restored.

  • Page 91: Trimming The Pictures

    Trimming the Pictures Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ Select [TRIMMING]. PLAY SETUP RESIZE TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT EXIT MENU REVIEW Playback (advanced) ]. (P29) Select the picture to trim. TRIMMING SELECT REVIEW Enlarge/decrease or shift the picture.
  • Page 92 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. TRIMMING DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT CANCEL REVIEW • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. • When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the resized picture. • When trimmed pictures are overwritten, they cannot be restored.

  • Page 93: Formatting The Card

    Formatting the Card Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ Select [FORMAT]. PLAY SETUP RESIZE TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT EXIT MENU REVIEW Select [YES] to format. FORMAT DELETE ALL DATA ON THE MEMORY CARD? SELECT REVIEW Playback (advanced) ¬...

  • Page 94: Playing Back Pictures With A Tv Screen

    Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ª Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. AV OUT/ REMOTE Connect the AV cable to the [AV OUT/REMOTE] socket of the camera. Connect the AV cable to the video input and the audio input sockets of the TV.

  • Page 95: Before Connecting With Usb Connection Cable

    Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable Select the USB communication system according to the OS of your PC or your printer before connecting them to the camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). Set the items on [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P25) Select [USB MODE].
  • Page 96 ª When using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.x • When connecting the camera to a PC, do not set [USB MODE] to [PTP]. (When the camera is shipped, [Mass Storage] is selected.) • When using [Mass Storage] on Windows 98/98 SE, install the USB driver before connecting.

  • Page 97: Connecting To A Pc (Mass Storage)

    Connecting to a PC (Mass Storage) When you connect to the camera to a PC supporting USB 2.0 (High Speed), you can transfer the data with higher speed in a shorter period of time. AV OUT/ REMOTE Turn the camera on and then set [USB MODE] to [Mass Storage].

  • Page 98: Connecting To A Pc (Ptp)

    Connecting to a PC (PTP) Do not follow the setting below on the OS except for Windows XP and Mac OS X. AV OUT/ REMOTE Turn the camera on and then set [USB MODE] to [PTP]. (P95) Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable (supplied).
  • Page 99 ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • Refer to P96 carefully when connecting to the OS except for Windows XP and Mac OS X with setting [USB MODE] to [PTP]. • When connecting to a PC, we recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source.

  • Page 100: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge or USB Direct-Print via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing. AV OUT/ REMOTE Turn the camera on and then set the [USB MODE] to [Mass Storage] (USB Direct-Print) or [PTP] (PictBridge).

  • Page 101: Using A Printer (Pictbridge)

    Using a Printer (PictBridge) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P100) • The paper size cannot be changed depending on the printer. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. ª Single picture Select [SINGLE PICTURE]. PictBridge SINGLE DPOF...
  • Page 102 Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P100) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P79) • The paper size cannot be changed depending on the printer. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. ª...

  • Page 103: Using A Printer (Usb Direct-Print)

    Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print) • Connect the camera to a printer. (P100) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª Single picture Select [SINGLE PICTURE]. DIRECT PRINT SINGLE DPOF PICTURE PICTURE SELECT REVIEW •...
  • Page 104 Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P100) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P79) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª DPOF picture Select [DPOF PICTURE]. DIRECT PRINT SINGLE DPOF PICTURE...

  • Page 105: Using The External Flash

    Others Using the External Flash After installing the optional flash, DMW-FL28, the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ Attach the external flash to the hot shoe 1.
  • Page 106 ª Using the specified external flashes • When you use the following external flashes, the information about the ISO sensitivity, the aperture value or other on the camera is transferred to the flash and then you can use various functions of the flash such as the adjustment of the range of the light control according to the aperture value or the display of the range of the light...
  • Page 107 Using such external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. Be sure to use Panasonic’s external flash (DMW-FL28) or specified external flash (Metz 54MZ-3, 44MZ-2, 70MZ-5, LEICA SF-20, SF-24D). • If using other external flash units,...

  • Page 108: Using The Wide Conversion Lens/Close-Up Lens

    Using the Wide Conversion Lens/Close-up Lens The wide conversion lens (DMW-LW69, optional) allows you to take pictures with wider range of focus than usual (0.82 times, 35 mm-camera equivalent: 23 mm). The close-up lens (DMW-LC69, optional), if fitted onto the camera, will give a sharper close-up image.
  • Page 109 ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • When using the wide conversion lens, rotate the zoom ring to Wide (35 mm-camera equivalent: 28 mm). If you rotate the zoom ring to other position, the performance of the lens may not be brought out. •...

  • Page 110: After Use

    After Use After using the camera, it is recommended that you complete the following steps: Turn the camera off and close the flash. Remove the card and the battery. (P12, P16) Others Remove the hood cap and the lens hood (only when using it) and then attach the lens cap.

  • Page 111: Screen Display

    Screen Display ª In recording 1 Exposure mode (P30) 2 Flash (P44) 3 White balance (P61) 4 ISO sensitivity (P68) 5 Picture size (P65) 6 Quality (P66) 7 Battery indication (P10) 8 Jitter alert indication (P36) 9 Frame/Time remain In Motion image mode: e.g. 11S 10 Audio recording (P69) 11 Focus indication (P34) 12 Recording indication...
  • Page 112 PLAY AUDIO ª In playback : Playback mode 2 DPOF [ ] (P79, P86) (White): DPOF setting for printing (Green): DPOF setting for Slide Show (Green with number of prints): DPOF setting for printing and Slide Show 3 Protected picture (P84) 4 Picture with audio (P76) 5 Picture size (P65) : In Motion image mode...

  • Page 113: The Menu Items

    The Menu Items ª [REC] mode menu SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO WB ADJUST. PICT.SIZE 2560 QUALITY SELECT EXIT 1 W.BALANCE (P61) 2 WB ADJUST. (P64) 3 PICT.SIZE (P65) 4 QUALITY (P66) SETUP SPOT MODE SPOT AF SENSITIVITY BURST RATE AUDIO REC. SELECT EXIT 5 SPOT AF (P67)
  • Page 114 SETUP RESET USB MODE Mass Storage LANGUAGE SELECT EXIT 22 RESET (P25) 23 USB MODE (P95) 24 LANGUAGE (P25) ª [PLAY] mode menu • For items without numbers, refer to those with the same name in [REC] mode menu. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT...

  • Page 115: Cautions For Use

    In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. ª Optimal Use of the Camera Keep the camera away from...
  • Page 116 Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera. • Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet. • The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off. •...
  • Page 117 ª Cautions for Storage Before storing the camera, remove the card and the battery. Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommended temperature: 15oC to 25oC, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%) Battery • Do not leave the camera and the battery at the place where the temperature is too high, such as inside a car during the summer.
  • Page 118 ª Folder Composition When a Memory Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a PC, the folders shown below will appear. DCIM SD Memory Card 100_PANA MISC PRIVATE1 • In the [100_PANA] folder it is possible to record up to 999 pictures. •...

  • Page 119: Pictures And The Size

    Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Picture 2560k1920 size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Picture 1600k1200 size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Picture 1920k1080 (HDTV) size...

  • Page 120: Message Display

    Message Display [NO MEMORY CARD] Insert the card. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Cancel the card lock. [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] Play back after recording or after inserting the card with a recorded picture. [MEMORY CARD FULL] / [NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD] Insert a new card or delete the unnecessary data.

  • Page 121: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The camera is not turned on. 1-1: Are the battery inserted or the AC adaptor correctly connected? Check the connection. 1-2: Is the battery sufficiently charged? Use the battery that has been sufficiently charged. As the camera is turned on, it turns off immediately.
  • Page 122 13: The picture does not appear on the television. 13-1: Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? Check it. 13-2: Set the TV to video input mode. 14: When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred. 14-1: Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? Check it.

  • Page 123: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Focus Focus range Shutter system Burst recording Motion image recording ISO sensitivity Shutter speed Metering range White balance Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor Viewfinder...
  • Page 124 Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (Panasonic DE-972B) Input Output Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGR-S602E) Information for your safety Voltage/capacity Others AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Forced ON/Red-eye reduction, Slow sync., Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF Monaural Monaural...
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  • Page 128 VQT0H07 F0204Mn0 ( 200A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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