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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LC1EB Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DMC-LC1EB
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Before use, please read these
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Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
VQT0G98

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Camera Operating Instructions DMC-LC1EB Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT0G98...

  • Page 2: Safety

    • Please note that the actual controls We would like to take this opportunity to and components, menu items, etc. of thank you for purchasing this Panasonic your Digital Camera may look Digital Camera. Please read these somewhat different from those shown...

  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    ª How to replace the Fuse a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased Remove the Fuse Cover with a from your local Panasonic Dealer. screwdriver. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 9 Pictures Multi Playback ....55 Using the Playback Zoom ....56 Deleting Pictures ....... 57 Safety Information for Your Safety ....2 Recording pictures (advanced) Preparation Recording Motion Images ....60 Standard Accessories ......7 FUNCTION Menu......62 Names of the Components ....
  • Page 5 Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print)... 105 Others Using the External Flash ....107 Using the Wide Conversion Lens/Close-up Lens..... 110 After Use ......... 112 Screen Display ........ 113 The Menu Items ......115 Cautions for Use ......117 Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size....
  • Page 6 Technical Support for AV Software • For callers in UK: 08701 505610 • For callers in ROI: 0044 8701 505610 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK • Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday–Friday 9:00am–...

  • Page 7: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB) ∫ AC Mains lead RP-SD016B K2CT3DA00003 (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) ∫ Battery Pack ∫ DC Cable CGR-S602E K2GH2DB00003 (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”) ∫...
  • Page 8 Preparation ∫ Lens Cap ∫ Remote Shutter VYK1F94 DMW-RS1 ∫ CD-ROM ∫ Strap • Please order VYC0913 as repair VFC4037 parts. ∫ Lens Hood VYQ2884 ∫ Hood Cap VYK1C96 ∫ MC Protector (Filter diameter: 69 mm) DMW-LMC69 • Please order VYC0917 as repair parts.

  • Page 9: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Preparation Names of the Components 1 Lens 2 Microphone (P61, P71) 3 White Balance Sensor 4 Self-timer Indicator (P51) 5 Flash 6 AF Sensor 7 Viewfinder (P28) 8 Flash Open Button (P46) 9 [EVF/LCD] Button (P28) 10 [DISPLAY] Button (P28) 11 Exposure Compensation (P49)/Auto Bracket (P50)/Flash Output 1112...
  • Page 10 Preparation 30 Focus Ring Button (P36, P42) 30 31 31 Aperture Ring Button (P32) 32 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P29) 33 [USB] Socket (5pin) (P99) 34 [DC IN] Socket (P15) 35 [AV OUT/REMOTE] Socket (P96) 36 Terminal Door 37 Strap Eyelet (P21) 38 Card Slot (P17) 39 Card Door (P17) 40 Battery Door (P13)

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Preparation Charging the Battery Charge the battery before using. Connect the AC mains lead. Detach the battery. • The AC mains lead does not fit ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ entirely into the AC input terminal. • After use, be sure to disconnect the A gap will remain as shown below.

  • Page 12: About The Battery

    Preparation 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 13: Inserting The Battery

    Preparation Inserting the Battery Preparation • Check if the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. Slide the lever to open the battery Close the battery door and then door. slide the battery door open/close lever. Insert the battery fully until the lock 1 pops on the battery.

  • Page 14: Removing The Battery

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

  • Page 15: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Preparation 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 mains lead. Connect the DC cable. Slide the terminal door to open.

  • Page 16: About The Card

    Preparation About the Card ª Access to the card ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) When the card is accessed, the card access indication 1 lights. The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, 2560 removable external memory cards. The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast.

  • Page 17: Inserting The Card

    Preparation Inserting the Card Preparation • Check if the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. Slide the card door to open. Close and slide the card door. Insert the card with the label facing the rear of the camera until it clicks.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Attaching The Mc Protector/Lens Cap/Lens Hood/Hood Cap

    Preparation 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 ª Attaching the lens cap Attach the MC protector. Attach the lens cap. •...
  • Page 20 Preparation ª Attaching the lens hood/hood cap • When attaching the lens hood, use the dedicated hood cap. You cannot use 1 Attach the lens hood. the lens cap. 2 Attach the hood cap. • When taking pictures with flash, photo flash is interrupted by the lens hood and the bottom of the screen becomes dark.

  • Page 21: Attaching The Strap

    Preparation Attaching the Strap 1 Pressing both sides of the Pass the metal fitting through the cover. eyelet of the camera. 2 Pull out the black strap holder completely. Rotate the black strap holder in the opposite direction until it clicks.

  • Page 22: Setting The Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) ª Initial Use Select [CLOCK SET] from the The clock is not set when the camera is [SETUP] menu. (P24) shipped. When you turn the camera on, the clock setting screen appears. SETUP MF ASSIST CUSTOM SET.

  • Page 23: Date Printing

    Preparation ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [D/M/Y], [M/D/Y] or [Y/M/D]. • You can set the year from 2000 to CLOCK SET 2099. The 24-hour system is used. • After the fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, 10:00111.JAN.2004 the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for max.

  • Page 24: Setup Menu

    Preparation Setup Menu Turn the camera on. Select the desired item. SETUP 1/ 3 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW 1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE 2MIN. SELECT EXIT MENU Set the desired value. Press the [MENU] button. SETUP 1/ 3 MONITOR SETUP AUTO REVIEW W.BALANCE...
  • Page 25 Preparation You can control the following items on [SETUP] menu. Menu Functions 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 •...
  • Page 26 Preparation Menu Functions 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) • [ ]: The operational sound turns high. • [ ]: The operational sound turns low. •...
  • Page 27 Preparation Menu Functions CLOCK SET Change the date and time. (P22) 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. (P97) LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following 7 languages.

  • Page 28: Using The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Preparation 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 In recording mode Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to 2560 2560...
  • Page 29 Preparation ª Diopter adjustment ª Monitor priority This feature is useful for users who wear When setting [PLAY ON LCD] (P27) to corrective lenses and prefer to use the [ON] on the [SETUP] menu, the LCD Viewfinder. monitor is turned on in the following cases.

  • Page 30: About The Histogram

    Preparation About the Histogram • 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 31: Operational Mode Dial And Metering Mode Dial

    Preparation Operational Mode Dial and Metering Mode Dial ª Operational mode dial ª Metering mode dial You can switch to the recording You can switch to the following mode (single/burst) and the playback metering methods. mode. Metering Details of setting : Single mode (P36) mode : Burst mode (P52)

  • Page 32: Setting The Exposure

    Preparation Setting the Exposure You can set the exposure by setting the aperture ring and the shutter speed dial. ª Aperture-priority AE mode [ 28 [ 35mm EQIV. ] When you want the background to be in 4 3. 2 sharp focus, set the aperture value to a AF-Macro higher number.
  • Page 33 Preparation ª Manual exposure mode [ • When adjusting the shutter speed dial to [2–8s], rotate the command Decide the exposure by setting the dial or set the shutter speed with aperture value and the shutter speed 2/1. manually. Adjust the aperture ring between 2 and ISO100 2560 11, and the shutter speed dial between...
  • Page 34 Preparation ª Manual Exposure Assistance ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ When you press the shutter button ª Manual exposure mode [ halfway, the indication for the condition • Refer to P35 for the available range of of exposure (manual exposure the aperture value and the shutter assistance) appears for about speed.

  • Page 35: Shutter Speed And Aperture Value

    Preparation Shutter Speed and Aperture Value ª Shutter-priority AE mode Available Shutter Speed (Sec.) (Per 1/3 EV) Aperture value F2.0 ° – F11 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 F2.0 – F11 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 ° The smaller aperture value is limited depending on the shutter speed or ISO sensitivity.

  • Page 36: Recording Pictures (Basic)

    Recording pictures (basic) Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Preparation • Insert the charged battery (P13) or connect the AC adaptor (P15). • Insert the card. (P17) • Remove the lens cap. • When adjusting the focus ring A to 1 Turn the camera on.

  • Page 37: Power Indicator

    Recording pictures (basic) ª Taking pictures close to the • The focus indication D lights and then the aperture value E and the subject (AF-Macro) shutter speed F appear. When adjusting the focus ring to • When the focus indication D is [AF-Macro], you can take pictures blinking, the subject is not focused.
  • Page 38 Recording pictures (basic) ª Focusing ª Jitter (Camera shake) • The focus range is 60 cm–¶ (AF). It is • When jitter could occur, the jitter alert 1 appears. 30 cm–¶ (AF-Macro/MF). • If you press the shutter button fully without prefocusing, pictures may be blurry or unfocused.
  • Page 39 Recording pictures (basic) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ When recording with LCD Monitor • 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. •...

  • Page 40: Programme Shift

    Recording pictures (basic) ª AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto Focus/ ª Programme shift AE: Auto Exposure) In Programme AE mode, you can 2560 change the preset aperture value and the shutter speed under the same exposure. This is called Programme shift. By this function, you can make the background more blurred (by decreasing the aperture value) or record...
  • Page 41 Recording pictures (basic) 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 ¬...

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Recording pictures (basic) 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 •...
  • Page 43 Recording pictures (basic) ª MF ASSIST ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ When you rotate the focus ring with • You can also record with manual focus setting [MF ASSIST] to [MF1] or [MF2], in Motion image mode. When starting the MF assistance is activated and the the recording, the focus is fixed.

  • Page 44: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Recording pictures (basic) Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) Preparation • In Motion image mode, review function is not activated. Press 4/[REVIEW]. Enlarge and shift the picture. REVIEW4X REVIEW1X DELETE EXIT DELETE REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW • The last recorded picture appears >...

  • Page 45: Using The Optical Zoom

    Recording pictures (basic) 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 •...

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P31) ª To open the flash before the actual recording of the picture. Press the [ OPEN] button. Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.
  • Page 47 Recording pictures (basic) ª Adjusting flash output : Forced OFF Even in dark places, the flash is not Adjust the flash output when the subject activated. is small or reflection ratio is extremely Use this when taking pictures in high or low. places where use of the flash is not allowed.
  • Page 48 Recording pictures (basic) You can fix the flash slanting at an angle • The flash icon turns red when of about 65o as follows in bounce flash. activating the flash and pressing the (Bounce flash lock) shutter button halfway. • When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.

  • Page 49: 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 operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P31) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Press [ ] until •...

  • Page 50: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Recording pictures (basic) 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 51: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P31) Switch the self-timer setting. Focus on the subject to take the picture. 2560 2560 CANCEL MENU REVIEW : Self-timer set to 10 seconds •...

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to burst mode [ ]. (P31) max. max. max. Select [BURST RATE], set [ 1280 12 frames 23 frames 44 frames or [ ] and then take pictures. max.

  • Page 53: Playback (Basic)

    Playback (basic) Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P31) • When releasing 2/1, the number of Select the picture. file forwarded begins from 1. • While forwarding or rewinding a large 2560 number of pictures by holding down 100 _ 0001...
  • Page 54 Playback (basic) ¬ 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 55: Pictures Multi Playback

    Playback (basic) 9 Pictures Multi Playback Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P31) Switch to multi screen. Select the pictures. 2560 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 1.JAN.2004 SELECT CANCEL REVIEW REVIEW SELECT CANCEL SELECT CANCEL ª...

  • Page 56: Using The Playback Zoom

    Playback (basic) Using the Playback Zoom Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P31) 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/[REVIEW].

  • Page 57: Deleting Pictures

    Playback (basic) Deleting Pictures Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P31) ª To delete single picture Select the picture to be deleted. 2560 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 1.JAN.2004 REVIEW • Press 2 to play back the previous picture.
  • Page 58 Playback (basic) ª To delete multi pictures Select [MULTI DELETE]. Delete the pictures. MULTI DELETE MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES ALL DELETE YOU MARKED? SELECT CANCEL SELECT REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW 2 times • It is possible to delete up to Select the pictures to be deleted.

  • Page 59: To Delete All Pictures

    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 (P86) or MULTI DELETE not of DCF standards (P54) are not ALL DELETE deleted.

  • Page 60: Recording Pictures (Advanced)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Recording pictures (advanced) Recording Motion Images You can record motion images with audio. Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P31) • [30 fps]: Select [MOTION IMAGE] and set The motion of recorded image is the desirable mode.
  • Page 61 Recording pictures (advanced) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Press the shutter button fully to start the recording. • The picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels. • The motion images cannot be recorded without audio. • If you rotate the zoom ring, the focus ring or the aperture ring when recording audio (when recording motion images, pictures with audio,...

  • Page 62: Function Menu

    Recording pictures (advanced) FUNCTION Menu You can select 4 menus which you frequently use from the menus in the recording mode (P115, P116). This allows you to select the menu and save the time to operate it at the minimum. •...

  • Page 63: Setting The White Balance

    Recording pictures (advanced) 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 64 Recording pictures (advanced) 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 a mode except [AUTO] manually.

  • Page 65: Setting The White Balance Manually (White Set)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Setting the White Balance manually (White set) Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P31) Select [W.BALANCE] and set to ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • When setting the white balance to the SETUP mode except for [AUTO] or ] (monochrome), you can finely W.BALANCE adjust the white balance.

  • Page 66: Finely Adjusting The White Balance

    Recording pictures (advanced) 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 67: Changing The Picture Size

    Recording pictures (advanced) Changing the Picture Size Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P31) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [PICT.SIZE] and set the • In Motion image mode, the picture size picture size. is fixed to 320k240 pixels. •...

  • Page 68: Changing The Quality

    • : Standard the camera sensor. At the time of this (High compression) writing, support for the Panasonic It gives priority to the number of RAW file format is included in the recordable pictures and records latest version of the Camera Raw standard quality pictures.

  • Page 69: Taking Pictures Using The Spot Af

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using the Spot AF The focus is adjusted within the limited range. Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P31) Select [SPOT AF] and set it to Move the camera to compose the [ON].

  • Page 70: 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 71: Taking Pictures With Audio

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures with Audio Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P31) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [AUDIO REC.] and set it to • It is not necessary to keep pressing [ON]. the shutter button. SETUP •...

  • Page 72: Using The Digital Zoom

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Digital Zoom Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P31) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 3.2 times with the optical zoom by 3 more times, with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 9.6 times (35 mm-camera equivalent:...

  • Page 73: Setting To The 2Nd Curtain Synchro

    Recording pictures (advanced) 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 74: Adjusting The Quality Of The Picture (Picture Adjustment)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Adjusting the Quality of the Picture (Picture Adjustment) Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P31) • [CONTRAST]: Select [PICT.ADJ.]. HIGH: Increases the difference between the brightness and SETUP the darkness in the picture. D.ZOOM LOW: Decreases the difference FLASH SYNC.

  • Page 75: Creating Flip Animation

    Recording pictures (advanced) 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 [ ]. (P31) ª Capturing images Example: When capturing images of the subject in Select [FLIP ANIM.].
  • Page 76 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Creating motion images Capture images for flip animation. Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE]. FLIP ANIM. REMAIN 92 IMAGE CAPTURE CREATE MOTION IMAGE DELETE STILL IMAGES EXIT MENU SELECT EXIT MENU MENU REVIEW REVIEW • You can take up to 100 pictures. Check the image.
  • Page 77 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 back motion images. (P79) CREATE MOTION IMAGE FRAME RATE 5 fps ª Deleting all of still pictures used CREATE MOTION IMAGE for flip animation When selecting [DELETE STILL...

  • Page 78: Playback (Advanced)

    Playback (advanced) Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P31) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select the picture with audio icon • The picture with audio cannot be resized (P91) or trimmed (P93). 2560 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO...

  • Page 79: Playing Back Motion Images

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Motion Images Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P31) 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...

  • Page 80: 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 operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P31) • Close the menu by pressing the Select [ROTATE].

  • Page 81: Setting The Picture To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints (Dpof Print Setting)

    Playback (advanced) 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 82 Playback (advanced) ª Multi setting/cancel Select [DPOF PRINT]. Select the pictures and set the number of prints. SETUP PLAY DPOF SET MULTI ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT COUNT DATE MENU DISPLAY SELECT EXIT MENU MENU REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW...
  • Page 83 Playback (advanced) ª To cancel all settings Select [DPOF PRINT]. Select [YES] to cancel all settings. SETUP PLAY CANCEL ALL DPOF ROTATE CANCEL ALL DPOF PROTECT PRINT SETTINGS? DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT SELECT EXIT MENU MENU REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW...
  • Page 84 Playback (advanced) ª Index setting/cancel Select [DPOF PRINT]. Select [YES] to index setting. SETUP PLAY DPOF INDEX ROTATE SET INDEX PRINT? PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT SELECT EXIT MENU MENU REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW • Close the menu by pressing the Select [INDEX].
  • Page 85 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? Print Order Format.

  • Page 86: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of The Picture

    Playback (advanced) Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P31) ª Single setting/cancel Select [PROTECT]. Select the picture and set/cancel the protection. PLAY SETUP PROTECT THIS ROTATE 100 _ 0001 PROTECT 1/19 DPOF PRINT...
  • Page 87 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)]. (P81– P83) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • While this feature protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all data.

  • Page 88: Playing Back With Slide Show

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back with Slide Show Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P31) Select [SLIDE SHOW]. Select the following items. PLAY SETUP ROTATE START PROTECT DURATION DPOF PRINT 1SEC. 2SEC. 3SEC. 5SEC. SLIDE SHOW AUDIO AUDIO DUB.
  • Page 89 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. AUDIO the picture with DPOF printing, both of DPOF icon 1 and the number of prints appear on the picture in green.

  • Page 90: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)

    Playback (advanced) Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P31) • The audio dubbing cannot be used Select [AUDIO DUB.]. with motion images, pictures taken after setting the quality to [ ] or PLAY SETUP...

  • Page 91: 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 it to a web site. Preparation •...
  • Page 92 Playback (advanced) Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. RESIZE DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT CANCEL MENU REVIEW REVIEW • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. • When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the resized picture. •...

  • Page 93: Trimming The Pictures

    Playback (advanced) Trimming the Pictures Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P31) Select the picture to trim. TRIMMING 2560 100 _ 0001 1/19 SELECT EXIT MENU REVIEW REVIEW Enlarge/decrease or shift the picture. Select [TRIMMING]. REVIEW REVIEW PLAY...
  • Page 94 Playback (advanced) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. • The following pictures cannot be trimmed. TRIMMING – Pictures smaller than 640k480 pixels DELETE ORIGINAL – Pictures recorded with setting the PICTURE? picture size to [HDTV] – Pictures with setting the quality to SELECT CANCEL MENU...

  • Page 95: Formatting The Card

    Playback (advanced) Formatting the Card Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P31) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [FORMAT]. • Usually, it is not necessary to format the card (initializing). Format the card PLAY SETUP when the message [MEMORY CARD RESIZE ERROR] appears.

  • Page 96: Playing Back Pictures With A Tv Screen

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ª Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. ª Viewing pictures in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the menu (P27), you can view pictures on a TV in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system.

  • Page 97: 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. (P27) Select [USB MODE].
  • Page 98 Playback (advanced) 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.) •...

  • Page 99: Connecting To A Pc (Mass Storage)

    Playback (advanced) 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. • If it is the first time for you to connect the camera to a PC, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera...

  • Page 100: 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. • If it is the first time for you to connect the camera to a PC, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by the Windows...
  • Page 101 Playback (advanced) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • Refer to P98 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 102: 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 ¬ • Ask the manufacturer of the printer about the corresponding models.

  • Page 103: Using A Printer (Pictbridge)

    Playback (advanced) Using a Printer (PictBridge) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P102) • 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]. Select [YES] and print.
  • Page 104 Playback (advanced) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P102) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P81) • The paper size cannot be changed depending on the printer. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. ª...

  • Page 105: Using A Printer (Usb Direct-Print)

    Playback (advanced) Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print) • Connect the camera to a printer. (P102) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª Single picture Select [SINGLE PICTURE]. Select [YES] and print. DIRECT PRINT DIRECT PRINT PLS CHECK THE PRINTER START PRINTING?
  • Page 106 Playback (advanced) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P102) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P81) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª DPOF picture Select [DPOF PICTURE]. Select [YES] and print.

  • Page 107: Using The External Flash

    Others 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 [ ]. (P31) External flash Slow Attach the external flash to the hot sync.
  • Page 108 Others ª Using the specified external ª Available external flash settings 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 ±...
  • Page 109 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 110: Using The Wide Conversion Lens/Close-Up Lens

    Others Using the Wide Conversion Lens/Close-up Lens The wide conversion lens (DMW-LW69, optional) allows you to take pictures with a 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 111 Others ¬ 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 112: After Use

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

  • Page 113: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display ISO100 2560 F2.8 1/15 ª In recording 21 Auto bracket (P50) 1 Exposure mode (P32) 22 2nd curtain synchro indication (P73) 2 Flash (P46) 23 Spot AF area (P69) 3 White balance (P63) 24 Spot metering target (P31) 4 ISO sensitivity (P70) 25 Digital zoom (P72) 5 Picture size (P67)
  • Page 114 Others 2560 100 _ 0001 1/19 PLAY AUDIO F2.8 1/15 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 1.JAN.2004 ª In playback 13 Audio playback (P78) PLAY MOTION : Playback mode : In Motion image mode IMAGE 2 DPOF [ ] (P81, P88) (P79) (White): 14 Flip animation (P75) DPOF setting for printing (Green):...

  • Page 115: The Menu Items

    Others The Menu Items ª [REC] mode menu SETUP SETUP W.BALANCE FLIP ANIM. AUTO WB ADJUST. PICT.SIZE 2560 QUALITY SELECT EXIT SELECT EXIT MENU MENU 1 W.BALANCE (P63) 13 FLIP ANIM. (P75) 2 WB ADJUST. (P66) 3 PICT.SIZE (P67) SETUP 4 QUALITY (P68) MONITOR AUTO REVIEW...
  • Page 116 Others SETUP PLAY SETUP RESET MONITOR USB MODE PLAY ON LCD Mass Storage LANGUAGE VOLUME BEEP SELECT EXIT SELECT EXIT MENU MENU 22 RESET (P27) 33 PLAY ON LCD (P27) 23 USB MODE (P97) 34 VOLUME (P27) 24 LANGUAGE (P27) PLAY SETUP ª...

  • Page 117: 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 118 Others ª Optimal Use of the Battery Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera. The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion • Before cleaning the camera, remove battery. Its ability to generate power is the battery or disconnect the AC based upon the chemical reaction that adaptor from the electrical outlet.
  • Page 119 Others ª Cautions for Storage AC adaptor • If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, Before storing the camera, remove the radio reception may be disturbed. card and the battery. Keep the AC adaptor 1 m or more Store all the components in a dry place away from radio.
  • Page 120 Others ª Folder Composition ª Motion Image When a Memory Card with data The auto focus and the aperture value recorded on it is inserted into a PC, the are fixed to the value set when you start folders shown below will appear. the recording (the value set on the first frame).

  • Page 121: Pictures And The Size

    Others Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Picture 2560k1920 2048k1536 size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Picture 1600k1200 1280k960 640k480 size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1118 256 MB 1200...

  • Page 122: Message Display

    Others Message Display [NO MEMORY CARD] [NO ADDITIONAL DELETE Insert the card. SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE] You have exceeded the number of [THIS MEMORY CARD IS pictures that can be set at once with PROTECTED] multi-delete setting. Cancel the card lock. [MEMORY CARD ERROR [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] FORMAT THIS CARD?]...

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting The camera is not turned on. while you press the shutter button 1-1: Are the battery inserted or the AC halfway. This is not a malfunction. adaptor correctly connected? This is caused by adjusting the Check the connection. aperture value.
  • Page 124 Others 13: The picture does not appear on The stripe is displayed on the the television. screen. 13-1: Is the camera connected to the TV It does not affect the recorded correctly? pictures. Check it. 13-2: Set the TV to video input mode. The camera may chatter when it is turned on or off.

  • Page 125: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 3.0 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.5 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.2 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera Effective pixels 5,000,000 pixels Image sensor...
  • Page 126 (Panasonic DE-972B) Information for your safety Input 110 – 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A Output DIGITAL CAMERA 8.4 V 1.2 A CHARGE 8.4 V 1.2 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGR-S602E) Information for your safety Voltage/capacity 7.2 V, 1400 mAh...
  • Page 127 MEMO...
  • Page 128 VQT0G98 F0304Mn0 (02200A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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