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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC50 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic lumix dmc-lc50: user guide
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Operating Instructions

DMC-LC80PP
Model No.
DMC-LC70PP
DMC-LC50PP
Before use, please read these

Digital Camera

instructions completely.
VQT0M63

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-LC80PP Model No. DMC-LC70PP DMC-LC50PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0M63...

  • Page 2: Safety

    Dear Customer, Carefully observe copyright laws. We would like to take this opportunity to Recording of pre-recorded tapes or thank you for purchasing this Panasonic discs or other published or Digital Camera. Please read these broadcast material for purposes Operating Instructions carefully and other than your own private use may keep them handy for future reference.
  • Page 3 Panasonic Way, harmful interference in a residential Secaucus, NJ installation. This equipment 07094 generates, uses, and can radiate Support Contact: Panasonic radio frequency energy and, if not Consumer installed and used in accordance Electronics with the instructions, may cause Company...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Playback (basic) Information for Your Safety ....2 Playing Back Pictures......47 9 Pictures Multi Playback ....48 Preparation Using the Playback Zoom ....49 Deleting Pictures ....... 50 Standard Accessories ......6 Names of the Components ....7 Recording pictures Quick Guide ........
  • Page 5 Playback (advanced) Others Playing Back Pictures with Audio After Use ......... 105 (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) ....76 Screen Display ........ 106 Playing Back Motion Images..... 77 Cautions for Use......109 Rotating the Picture......78 Approximate number of recordable Setting the Picture to be Printed pictures and the size....

  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB) ∫ USB Connection Cable (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) K1HB08CD0008 RP-SD016B SD Memory Card (8 MB) (DMC-LC50) RP-SD008B (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) ∫ CD-ROM ∫...

  • Page 7: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Preparation Names of the Components 1 Strap Eyelet 2 Self-timer Indicator (P45) 3 Flash 4 Lens 5 Lens Cover 6 LCD Monitor (P27, 35, 106) 7 Optical Finder 8 Power Indicator (P31) 9 Status Indicator (P18, 31, 42) 10 Mode Dial (P29) 11 Single/Burst Mode Button (P46) 8 910 11 12 Cursor buttons...
  • Page 8 Preparation 21 Terminal Cover 22 [DC IN] Socket * 23 [DIGITAL] (P97, 98, 100)/ [AV OUT] (P94) Socket (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) [DIGITAL] (P97, 98, 100)/ [V.OUT] (P94) Socket (DMC-LC50) 24 Card Door (P19, 20) * When you use the AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1), do not extend the DC cable connected to the camera out too far.

  • Page 9: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide • Charge the batteries before using (when using Ni-MH batteries). • Prepare the Camera/New Batteries/Card. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. ª Preparation 1 Open the card door. 2 Insert the card. (P19) 1 Open the battery door.
  • Page 10 Preparation ª Recording ª Playback 1 Turn the camera on. 1 Select Playback mode [ 2 Set the clock. (P21) 2 Select the picture you want to 3 Select Normal picture mode view. (P47) Take a picture. (P30) • Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or other items.

  • Page 11: About The Battery

    Preparation About the Battery ª Recommended batteries Use Panasonic AA Alkaline batteries (LR6GA or LR6GC) or AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride) (HHR-3EPA or HHR-3EPC) (We recommend that you use Panasonic batteries.) • The performance of the batteries may vary depending on brand or storage terms/condition of the battery.
  • Page 12 Preparation ª Batteries that cannot be used The following batteries cannot be used. • Batteries where part or their entire outer covering jacket has been removed or partially peeled away. • Batteries that have “flattened” ends that would prevent a proper connection from being made with internal battery contacts.

  • Page 13: Battery Indicator

    Preparation ª Ni-MH Battery (Nickel Metal Hydride) The battery charger should only be used with the Ni-MH batteries. Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries. Please be aware of the following issues; • If any oxidation or foreign substance is found on the battery contacts, the battery may not be charged correctly.
  • Page 14 Recordable number under CIPA Standards Batteries Recordable number Panasonic Alkaline batteries Approx. 160 still pictures (supplied) Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries Approx. 320 still pictures (Optional: HHR-3EPA or HHR-3EPC) Measured under the following conditions: • Temperature: 73.4°F (23°C) / Humidity: 50%, LCD monitor is on •...
  • Page 15 Batteries Recordable number Panasonic Alkaline batteries Approx. 400 still pictures (supplied) Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries Approx. 850 still pictures (Optional: HHR-3EPA or HHR-3EPC) • The remaining battery life lasts longer when you use the camera with the LCD monitor turned off.

  • Page 16: Inserting The Batteries

    Preparation Inserting the Batteries Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Use AA Alkaline batteries or AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride). Slide the door in the direction of Slide the door in the direction of the arrow to open the battery door.

  • Page 17: Removing The Batteries

    Preparation Removing the Batteries Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Slide the door in the direction of Slide the door in the direction of the arrow to open the battery door. the arrow to close the battery door.

  • Page 18: About The Card

    Preparation About the Card ª Access to the card ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) While the card is being accessed, the status indicator 1 and card access The SD Memory Card and indication 2 light. MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external memory cards.

  • Page 19: Inserting The Card

    Preparation Inserting the Card Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Open the card door. Close the card door. Insert the card all the way in until it clicks. • Insert the card, pressing gently until it locks in place.

  • Page 20: 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 Push the card until it clicks, then fully inserted.

  • Page 21: Setting The Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) ª Initial setting Select [CLOCK SET] from the The clock is not set when the camera is [SETUP] menu. (P23) shipped. When you turn the camera on, SETUP 2/ 3 the clock setting screen appears. NO.RESET RESET CLOCK SET...

  • Page 22: Date Printing

    Preparation ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D]. • You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used. CLOCK SET • After the fully charged batteries or new batteries have been inserted for more 10:001MAR.11.2004 than 3 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for 3 months...

  • Page 23: Setup Menu

    Preparation Setup Menu Turn the camera on. Select the desired item. SETUP MONITOR AUTO REVIEW 1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM BEEP POWER SAVE 2MIN. SELECT EXIT MENU • When rotating the zoom lever 2 toward T, the page of the menu screen can be forwarded.
  • Page 24 Preparation You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu. Menu Functions MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. AUTO REVIEW • [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically (Recording appear. mode only) • [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second.
  • Page 25 Preparation Menu Functions ECONOMY The remaining battery life is extended by turning the LCD (Economy monitor off automatically while camera is not used. mode only) You can set the condition to turn the LCD monitor off when the Economy mode is selected. •...
  • Page 26 Preparation Menu Functions VIDEO OUT • [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. (Playback • [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. (P94) mode only) LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following 7 languages. Set to the desired language with 2/1 and determine it with •...

  • Page 27: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Preparation Using the LCD Monitor ª Selecting the screen to be used In playback mode Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used. 1600 1600 • The [DISPLAY] button is not activated 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 1/19 1/19 when the menu screen appears.

  • Page 28: About The Histogram (Dmc-Lc80/Dmc-Lc70)

    Preparation About the Histogram (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) • 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: The Mode Dial

    Preparation The Mode Dial Select the desired mode turning the mode dial. : Normal Picture mode (P30) : Motion image mode (P58) The aperture value and the shutter This allows you to record motion speed are automatically adjusted. images. : Economy mode (P53) : Simple mode (P34) The LCD monitor is automatically turned You can take pictures easily because...

  • Page 30: Recording Pictures (Basic)

    Recording pictures (basic) Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures Preparation • Insert the batteries. (P16) • Insert the card. (P19) 1 Turn the camera on. Focus on the subject to take the 2 Select Normal Picture mode picture. 1600 F2.8 1/25 Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focus.
  • Page 31 Recording pictures (basic) ª Correct posture for taking good • Do not cover the microphone with your pictures fingers or other items. (DMC-LC80/ DMC-LC70) To take pictures without blurring: • Do not touch the lens barrel. • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your ª...
  • Page 32 Recording pictures (basic) ª Focusing • When most of the subjects in the • You can focus on the subject up to a screen are bright (e.g. blue sky on a distance of 1.64 feet (50 cm). clear day, snowy field, etc.), the •...
  • Page 33 Recording pictures (basic) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • When using the camera in a sandy or dusty place, be careful not to let dirt, • When brightness has changed due grit or seawater come into the camera. to the zoom or the movement of the camera, the lens may click and the ª...

  • Page 34: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures in Simple Mode We recommend you use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture. • Offering simplified menu for ease of use. • The picture size is easy to select. • The icons on the display are larger. Preparation •...
  • Page 35 Recording pictures (basic) ª Selecting the screen to be used Take the picture. Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used. BACKLIGHT BACKLIGHT ª Picture size and quality in [PICT.MODE] 2560a1920 pixels (DMC-LC80)/ ENLARGE 2304a1728 pixels (8qa10q, Fine (DMC-LC70)/...
  • Page 36 Recording pictures (basic) ª The Backlight Compensation in ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Simple Mode • The burst mode is available only with Backlight is a situation where light the low speed. (P46) comes from the back of subjects. The Number of recordable subjects such as people become dark pictures when pictures are recorded in the...
  • Page 37 Recording pictures (basic) • You cannot use the following functions in the Simple mode [ – W.BALANCE – AUTO BRACKET – PICT.SIZE – QUALITY – SPOT MODE – AUDIO REC. – D.ZOOM – COL.EFFECT – PICT.ADJ. – FLIP ANIM. However, the setting on [PICT.SIZE] and [QUALITY] corresponds to the setting on [PICT.MODE] (P35).

  • Page 38: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Recording pictures (basic) Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) Preparation • In Motion image mode [ ], review function is not activated. > > • : 1k Press 4. > > • : 8k REVIEW1X • When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second to check where is enlarged.

  • Page 39: Using The Optical Zoom

    Recording pictures (basic) Using the Optical Zoom With this feature, you can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ].

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ª Switching the flash setting : Forced OFF Even in dark places, the flash is not activated. Use this when taking pictures in places where use of the flash is not allowed.
  • Page 41 Recording pictures (basic) ª The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 5.25 feet (1.6 m) ISO50 (DMC-LC70/DMC-LC50) Tele 1.64 feet (50 cm) – 3.28 feet (1 m) Wide 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 6.89 feet (2.1 m) ISO80 (DMC-LC80) Tele 1.64 feet (50 cm) –...
  • Page 42 Recording pictures (basic) • When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using the flash. • When you set to burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated. • The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 43: Compensating The Exposure

    Recording pictures (basic) 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 mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [ EXPOSURE] and •...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button according to the compensation range of the exposure. You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures. Preparation •...

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Switch the self-timer setting. • When using a tripod or in other cases, setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a 1600 convenient way to stabilize the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) • In the following cases, the burst speed becomes slow due to the signal Switch the burst mode setting. processing, however, this is not a 1600 malfunction of the camera.

  • Page 47: Playback (Basic)

    Playback (basic) Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) • When releasing 2/1, the number of Select the picture. file forwarded begins from 1. • While forwarding or rewinding a large 1600 number of pictures by holding down 100 _ 0001 2/1, once release 2/1 before...

  • Page 48: Pictures Multi Playback

    Playback (basic) 9 Pictures Multi Playback Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) Switch to multi screen. Select the pictures. 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 MAR. 1.2004 SELECT CANCEL SELECT CANCEL SELECT CANCEL ª To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ •...

  • Page 49: Using The Playback Zoom

    Playback (basic) Using the Playback Zoom Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) ª To delete a picture during the Enlarge the picture. playback zoom Press the [ ] button. When the confirmation screen appears, press 2 to select [YES], and press 4. (P50) ¬...

  • Page 50: Deleting Pictures

    Playback (basic) Deleting Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) ª To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted. Delete the picture. DELETE SINGLE 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 DELETE THIS PICTURE? SELECT MULTI/ALL 10:00 MAR.
  • Page 51 Playback (basic) ª To delete multi pictures Select [MULTI DELETE]. Delete the pictures. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES ALL DELETE YOU MARKED? SELECT CANCEL SELECT 2 times (The button illustrated is from the • It is possible to delete up to DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70.) 50 pictures all at once.
  • Page 52 Playback (basic) ª To delete all pictures ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • Once deleted, pictures cannot be Select [ALL DELETE]. recovered. Please double-check before deleting pictures. MULTI/ALL DELETE • Pictures that are protected (P84) or not of DCF standards (P47) are not MULTI DELETE deleted.

  • Page 53: Recording Pictures (Advanced)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Economy Mode In Economy mode, the camera reduces the brightness of the LCD monitor and works as follows to reduce the battery power consumption. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ].

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures Using Macro Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Macro Mode This mode allows you to take pictures closely focusing on the subject. (e.g. When taking pictures of flowers.) You can take pictures with the lens at a distance of 0.33 feet (10 cm) (Wide) from the subject.

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures Using Portrait Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode This mode allows you to make a subject stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) ª Technique for Portrait mode ¬...

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures Using Landscape Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Landscape Mode In Landscape mode the camera is adjusted to produce the greatest depth of field. This mode works best outdoors under direct sunlight at distances exceeding 9.84 feet (3 m). Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ].

  • Page 57: Taking Pictures Using Night Portrait Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode Night portrait mode allows you to take pictures against a nighttime landscape. By using the flash and a slow shutter speed, the picture will show the subject and the background brighter than they appear in real life. Preparation •...

  • Page 58: Recording Motion Images

    Recording pictures (advanced) Recording Motion Images You can record motion images. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) Select [MOTION RATE]. Press the shutter button halfway. SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO MOTION RATE 30fps 10fps D.ZOOM SELECT EXIT MENU •...

  • Page 59: Available Recording Time

    Recording pictures (advanced) ª Available recording time Motion rate SD Memory Card Capacity 10fps 30fps 8 MB 36 seconds 10 seconds 16 MB 75 seconds 25 seconds 32 MB 160 seconds 55 seconds 64 MB 350 seconds 120 seconds 128 MB 720 seconds 240 seconds 256 MB...

  • Page 60: Setting The White Balance

    Recording pictures (advanced) Setting the White Balance In certain situations, the color 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 color white.

  • Page 61: Setting The White Balance Manually (White Set)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Setting the White Balance manually (White set) Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) Use of auto white balance adjustment in Select [W.BALANCE] and set to inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the subject is surrounded by SETUP many light sources, auto white balance...

  • Page 62: Finely Adjusting The White Balance

    Recording pictures (advanced) Finely Adjusting the White Balance If you cannot acquire the desired hue with white balance because of too many different light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ].

  • Page 63: Setting Iso Sensitivity

    Recording pictures (advanced) 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 64: Changing The Picture Size

    Recording pictures (advanced) Changing the Picture Size Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [PICT.SIZE] and set the • In Motion image mode [ ], the picture size. picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels. SETUP •...

  • Page 65: Changing The Quality

    Recording pictures (advanced) Changing the Quality “Quality” refers to the amount each image is compressed. Lower compression results in superior picture quality. Higher compression allows you to store more images on your SD Memory card. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ].

  • Page 66: Taking Pictures Using Spot Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Spot Mode When using Spot mode the size of the area used to calculate the focus and exposure is decreased. It is useful when you may be shooting through a group of people and want to designate where in the group the camera will calculate the exposure.

  • Page 67: Taking Pictures With Audio (Dmc-Lc80/Dmc-Lc70)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures with Audio (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [AUDIO REC.] and set it to [ON]. • It is not necessary to keep pressing the shutter button. SETUP •...

  • Page 68: Using The Af Trigger (Dmc-Lc80/Dmc-Lc70)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the AF Trigger (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) Prefocus is a technique to focus on the point where the subject comes in advance, and it is used when taking a picture of the subject with quick motion. This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain.
  • Page 69 Recording pictures (advanced) Take the picture. 1600 FOCUS ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • When the AF Trigger is set to [FOCUS], you cannot focus on the subject by only pressing the shutter button halfway. Be sure to press the [FOCUS] button before taking pictures.

  • Page 70: Using The Digital Zoom

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Digital Zoom Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ª Entering the digital zoom range When you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position the on screen zoom indication may momentarily pause.

  • Page 71: Using The Color Effect

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Color Effect You can use 3 types of color effects depending on the image of the picture. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) Select [COL.EFFECT] and set the Take the picture. color.

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

    Recording pictures (advanced) Adjusting the Quality of the Picture (Picture Adjustment) Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [PICT.ADJ.] and set it. • In Simple mode [ ]/Motion image mode [ ], you cannot adjust the SETUP picture quality.

  • Page 73: Creating Flip Animation (Dmc-Lc80/Dmc-Lc70)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Creating Flip Animation (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) You can create motion image files by arranging pictures taken frame-by-frame. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ª Capturing images Example: When capturing images of the subject in Select [FLIP ANIM.].
  • Page 74 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Creating motion images Capture images for flip animation. Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE]. FLIP ANIM. IMAGE CAPTURE REMAIN CREATE MOTION IMAGE DELETE STILL IMAGES SELECT EXIT MENU EXIT MENU • You can take up to 100 pictures. Check the image.
  • Page 75 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Playing back a created flip Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE] animation and create a flip animation. Follow the same procedure as you play CREATE MOTION IMAGE back motion images. (P77) FRAME RATE 5 fps ª Deleting all the still images used CREATE MOTION IMAGE for flip animation When selecting [DELETE STILL...

  • Page 76: Playback (Advanced)

    Playback (advanced) Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select the picture with audio icon • Audio cannot be played back from this camera. Connect to a television (P94) or PC (P97, 98) to play back 1600 audio.

  • Page 77: Playing Back Motion Images

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Motion Images Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) ª Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Select the picture with the motion During motion image playback, continue image icon [ pressing 2/1. 1: Fast forward 100 _ 0001 2: Fast rewind PLAY MOTION 1/19...

  • Page 78: Rotating The Picture

    Playback (advanced) 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 mode dial to [ ]. (P29) • Close the menu by pressing the Select [ROTATE].

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

    DPOF also allows the user to set how many copies of each picture will be printed. Many commercial photo printing services now use DPOF. For more information please visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ].
  • Page 80 Playback (advanced) ª Multi setting Select [DPOF PRINT]. Select the pictures and set the number of prints. PLAY SETUP DPOF SET MULTI ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU COUNT DATE DISPLAY SELECT EXIT MENU Select [MULTI]. •...
  • Page 81 Playback (advanced) ª To cancel all settings Select [DPOF PRINT]. Select [YES] to cancel all settings. CANCEL ALL DPOF PLAY SETUP ROTATE CANCEL ALL DPOF PROTECT PRINT SETTINGS? DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU SELECT • Close the menu by pressing the Select [CANCEL].
  • Page 82 Playback (advanced) ª Index setting Select [DPOF PRINT]. Select [YES] to index setting. DPOF INDEX PLAY SETUP ROTATE SET INDEX PRINT? PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU SELECT • Close the menu by pressing the Select [INDEX]. [MENU] button after finishing the setting.
  • Page 83 Playback (advanced) ª When the index is already set ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • DPOF print setting is a convenient DPOF INDEX function when you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing. SET/CANCEL INDEX • DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format.

  • Page 84: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of The Picture

    Playback (advanced) Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) ª Single setting Select [PROTECT]. Select the picture and set/cancel the protection. PLAY SETUP PROTECT THIS ROTATE 0001 PROTECT 1/10 DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.
  • Page 85 Playback (advanced) 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– 81) ¬ 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

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back with Slide Show Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) Select [SLIDE SHOW]. Select the following items. PLAY SETUP START ROTATE DURATION PROTECT 1SEC. 2SEC. 3SEC. 5SEC. DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU...
  • Page 87 Playback (advanced) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [START]. • When setting the DPOF Slide Show, DPOF icon 1 appears on the picture in green. START • When setting the DPOF Slide Show to DURATION 1SEC. the picture with DPOF printing, both AUDIO the DPOF icon 1 and the number of prints appear on the picture in green.

  • Page 88: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) (Dmc-Lc80/Dmc-Lc70)

    Playback (advanced) Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) • The audio dubbing cannot be used Select [AUDIO DUB.]. with motion images or protected pictures. PLAY SETUP Stop audio recording. ROTATE PROTECT AUDIO...

  • Page 89: Resizing The Pictures

    Playback (advanced) 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 to a website. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ].
  • Page 90 Playback (advanced) Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. RESIZE DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT CANCEL MENU • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. • When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the resized picture. • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the resizing.

  • Page 91: Trimming The Pictures

    Playback (advanced) Trimming the Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) Select the picture to trim. TRIMMING 1600 0001 1/19 SELECT EXIT MENU Enlarge or decrease the picture. TRIMMING 1600 100 _ 0001 Select [TRIMMING]. 1/19 PLAY SETUP RESIZE...
  • Page 92 Playback (advanced) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Shift the picture and press the • The following pictures cannot be shutter button fully to set. trimmed. – Pictures smaller than 640k480 TRIMMING 1600 pixels 100 _ 0001 – Pictures recorded after setting the 1/19 picture size to [HDTV] –...

  • Page 93: Formatting The Card

    • If the card cannot be formatted, SELECT consult your nearest servicenter. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca...

  • Page 94: Playing Back Pictures With A Tv Screen

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ª Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied with DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) or video cable (supplied with DMC-LC50). • Turn the camera and the TV off. Connect the AV cable to the video •...

  • Page 95: Before Connecting With Usb Connection Cable

    Playback (advanced) 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 Playback (advanced) ª When using Windows 98/98 SE • When using Windows 98/98 SE, install the USB driver before connecting. (When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB driver.) ª...

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

    Playback (advanced) Connecting to a PC (Mass Storage) • DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70 is illustrated [Windows] below as an example. The drive appears on the [My Computer] folder. • If it is the first time you are connecting the camera to a PC, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by the Windows...

  • Page 98: Connecting To A Pc (Ptp)

    Playback (advanced) Connecting to a PC (PTP) Do not follow the setting below on the OS except for Windows XP and Mac OS X. • DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70 is illustrated [Windows] below as an example. The camera icon appears on the [My Computer] folder. •...
  • Page 99 Playback (advanced) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • Refer to P96 when connecting to the OS except for Windows XP and Mac OS X when setting [USB MODE] to [PTP]. • The status indicator lights during communication. • When connecting to a PC, we recommend using the AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1) as the power source.

  • Page 100: Connecting To A Printer

    Playback (advanced) 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. ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70 is illustrated below as an example.

  • Page 101: Using A Printer (Pictbridge)

    Playback (advanced) Using a Printer (PictBridge) Preparation • Set the paper size and print quality with the printer. (Read the printer operating instructions.) • Connect the camera to a printer. (P100) ª Single picture Select [SINGLE PICTURE]. Select [YES] and print. PictBridge PictBridge PLS CHECK THE PRINTER...
  • Page 102 Playback (advanced) Preparation • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P79) • Set the paper size and print quality with the printer. (Read the printer operating instructions.) • Connect the camera to a printer. (P100) ª DPOF picture Select [DPOF PICTURE].

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

    Playback (advanced) Using a Printer (USB DIRECT-PRINT) Preparation • Set the paper size and print quality with the printer. (Read the printer operating instructions.) • Connect the camera to a printer. (P100) ª Single picture Select [SINGLE PICTURE]. Select [YES] and print. DIRECT PRINT DIRECT PRINT PLS CHECK THE PRINTER...
  • Page 104 Playback (advanced) Preparation • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P79) • Set the paper size and print quality with the printer. (Read the printer operating instructions.) • Connect the camera to a printer. (P100) ª DPOF picture Select [DPOF PICTURE].

  • Page 105: After Use

    Others Others After Use After using the camera, it is recommended that you complete the following steps: ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Turn the camera off. • If you will not be using the camera for a long time, – Remove the batteries. (When you insert the batteries again, set the clock.) –...

  • Page 106: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display ISO100 1600 COOL 10:00 MAR. 1.2004 AF AF F2.8 1/25 FOCUS ª In recording 16 AF Trigger (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) (P68) 1 Recording mode (P29) 17 Shutter speed indication (P30) 2 Flash (P40) 18 Aperture indication (P30) 3 White balance (P60) 19 Exposure compensation (P43) 4 ISO sensitivity (P63) 20 Current date and time (P21)
  • Page 107 Others 10:00 MAR. 1. 2004 BACKLIGHT ª Recording in Simple mode 1 Flash (P40) 2 Focus indication (P30) 3 Jitter alert indication (P32) 4 Picture mode (P34) 5 Battery indication (P13) 6 Picture remain 7 Zoom (P39) 8 Recording indication 9 Self-timer (P45) 10 Card access indication (P18) 11 AF area (P30)
  • Page 108 Others 1600 0001 PLAY AUDIO 1/19 AUTO F2.8 1/25 ISO100 10:00 MAR. 1. 2004 ª In playback 7 Battery indication (P13) 1 Playback mode 8 Folder/File number 2 DPOF (P79, 86) 9 Page number/Total pictures (White): 10 Histogram (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) DPOF setting for printing (P28) (Green): •...

  • Page 109: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use ª Optimal Use of the Camera When you use the camera on a rainy or snowy day or on a beach or similar Keep the camera away from place, do not let grit, fine dust or magnetized equipment (such as a seawater get into the camera.
  • Page 110 Others ª Condensation Dispose of unusable batteries. • The batteries have a limited life. When using the camera outdoors during • Do not throw the batteries into fire very cold weather, condensation can because they may cause an explosion. form on the camera and lens when you •...
  • Page 111 Others ª Folder Composition Card • Do not leave the card in places where When a Memory Card with data there is high temperature or direct recorded on it is inserted into a PC, the sunlight, or where electromagnetic folders shown below will appear. waves or static electricity are easily generated.

  • Page 112: Pictures And The Size

    Others Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size 2048k1536 Picture 2560k1920 2304k1728 (DMC-LC80) 1600k1200 size (DMC-LC80) (DMC-LC70) (DMC-LC50) Quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1209 1 GB 1099 1373 1162 2325 Picture 1920k1080...

  • Page 113: Message Display

    Others Message Display [NO MEMORY CARD] [CAN’T BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] / Insert the card. [CAN’T BE SET ON SOME PICTURES] [THIS MEMORY CARD IS If the pictures are not based on the DCF PROTECTED] standard, the DPOF print cannot be set. Cancel the card lock.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting malfunction. You can select it on Operational difficulties may be improved the setup menu. by restoring the initial settings on the [SETUP] menu. Select [RESET] on the The brightness of the screen SETUP menu and reset the Setup becomes dark or bright for a parameters.
  • Page 115 Others 10: The picture does not appear on In dark places, noise may appear the television. The display may to maintain the brightness of the be distorted or may look LCD monitor. This does not affect colorless if you select the the pictures you are recording.

  • Page 116: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 3 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to on) 0.45 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to off) 0.8 W (When playing back with LCD monitor) Camera Effective pixels 5,000,000 pixels (DMC-LC80) 4,000,000 pixels (DMC-LC70)
  • Page 117 Others Flash Flash range: ISO400/AUTO Approx. 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 15.7 feet (4.8 m) (Wide)/ Approx. 1.64 feet (50 cm) – 9.19 feet (2.8 m) (Tele) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF Microphone Monaural (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) Recording media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Picture size...

  • Page 118: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description RP-SDH01GU1A 1 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDH512U1A 512 MB SD Memory Card RP-SDH256U1A 256 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD128BU1A 128 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD064BPPA 64 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD032BPPA 32 MB SD Memory Card SD USB Reader/Writer (compatible with...

  • Page 119: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)

    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] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on...

  • Page 120: Request For Service Notice (For Usa Only)

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair...

  • Page 121: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)

    Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (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...
  • Page 122 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 Sales Company (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.

  • Page 123: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)

    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. 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: npcparts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 124: Index

    Others Others Index AF Trigger ........68 Landscape Mode ....... 56 AF/AE Lock ........33 Language setting ....... 26 Audio Dubbing ......88 LCD Monitor ..27 Auto Bracket ......44 Auto Review .......24 Macro Mode ....... 54 Mass Storage ....... 95 Backlight Compensation ....36 Motion Images ......
  • Page 125 Others Recording Guide Line ....27 Reset of setting ......25 Resizing ........89 Review ........38 Rotate ........78 Self-timer ........45 Setup Menu ....23 Simple Mode ......34 Slide Show .........86 Spot Mode ........66 Status .........31 Status indicator ....18 Trimming ........91 USB Connection Cable ....95 USB DIRECT-PRINT ........

  • Page 126: Guía Española De Uso Rápido

    Others Others Guía española de uso rápido • Cargue la batería antes del uso (Cuando usa las baterías Ni-MH). • Prepare la cámara, la batería y la tarjeta. • Verifique que la cámara esté apagada y que el objetivo esté retraído. ª...
  • Page 127 Others ª Grabación ª Reproducción 1 Encienda la cámara. 1 Seleccione el modo de 2 Ajuste el reloj. reproducción [ 3 Seleccione el modo imagen 2 Seleccione la imagen que normal [ quiere ver. Saque una imagen. • No cubra el flash con los dedos u otro objeto.
  • Page 128 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC") Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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