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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic lumix dmc-lc1: user guide
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Operating Instructions

DMC-LC1PP
Model No.
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
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Digital Camera Operating Instructions DMC-LC1PP Model No. 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 VQT0G87...

  • 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 One Panasonic reasonable protection against Way, Secaucus, NJ harmful interference in a residential 07094 installation. This equipment Support Contact: Panasonic generates, uses, and can radiate Consumer radio frequency energy and, if not Electronics installed and used in accordance Company...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 9 Pictures Multi Playback ....54 Using the Playback Zoom ....55 Deleting Pictures ....... 56 Safety Information for Your Safety ....2 Recording pictures (advanced) Preparation Recording Motion Images ....59 Standard Accessories ......6 FUNCTION Menu......61 Names of the Components ....
  • Page 5 Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print)... 104 Others Using the External Flash ....106 Using the Wide Conversion Lens/Close-up Lens..... 109 After Use ......... 111 Screen Display ........ 112 The Menu Items ......114 Cautions for Use ......116 Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size....

  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB) ∫ AC Cable RP-SD016B K2CA2EA00002 (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) ∫ DC Cable K2GH2DB00003 ∫ Battery Pack CGR-S602A (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”) ∫...
  • Page 7 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 8: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Preparation Names of the Components 1 Lens 2 Microphone (P60, P70) 3 White Balance Sensor 4 Self-timer Indicator (P50) 5 Flash 6 AF Sensor 7 Viewfinder (P27) 8 Flash Open Button (P45) 9 [EVF/LCD] Button (P27) 10 [DISPLAY] Button (P27) 11 Exposure Compensation (P48)/Auto Bracket (P49)/Flash Output 1112...
  • Page 9 Preparation 30 Focus Ring Button (P35, P41) 30 31 31 Aperture Ring Button (P31) 32 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P28) 33 [USB] Socket (5pin) (P98) 34 [DC IN] Socket (P14) 35 [AV OUT/REMOTE] Socket (P95) 36 Terminal Door 37 Strap Eyelet (P20) 38 Card Slot (P16) 39 Card Door (P16) 40 Battery Door (P12)

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Preparation Charging the Battery Charge the battery before using. Connect the AC cable. Detach the battery. • The [POWER] indicator A lights. ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • The battery cannot be charged • After use, be sure to disconnect the when the DC cable is connected to AC cable.

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 cable. Connect the DC cable. Slide the terminal door to open.

  • Page 15: About The Card

    Preparation About the Card ª Access to the card ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) When the card is being 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19 • When attaching the lens hood, attach the supplied hood cap on it. The lens cap cannot be attached to it. • If any of the accessories are lost, please contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or 1 800 561-5505 (For Canada).

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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. (P23) shipped. When you turn the camera on, the clock setting screen appears. SETUP MF ASSIST CUSTOM 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 CLOCK SET 2099. The 24-hour system is used. • After the fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, 10:001JAN 01 2004 the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for max.

  • Page 23: 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 24 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 25 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 26 Preparation Menu Functions CLOCK SET Change the date and time. (P21) 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. (P96) LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following 7 languages.

  • Page 27: Using The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Preparation Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder The LCD monitor of the camera is easily viewed outdoors 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 the screen you would like to turn on.
  • Page 28 Preparation ª Diopter adjustment ª Monitor priority This feature is handy for users who When setting [PLAY ON LCD] (P26) to wear corrective lenses and prefer to use [ON] on the [SETUP] menu, the LCD the Viewfinder. monitor is turned on in the following cases.

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 (P35) mode : Burst mode (P51)

  • Page 31: 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. ] If you would like the background to be 4 3. 2 sharp, manually set the lens to a higher AF-Macro F-stop.
  • Page 32 Preparation Adjust the aperture ring to [A] and the • You cannot set Slow sync. [ shutter speed dial between 2000 and and Slow sync./Red-eye reduction 2–8s. ] (P45) on built-in flash in the ISO100 2560 shutter-priority AE mode. • When the shutter speed is slow in shutter-priority AE mode, we recommend using a tripod.
  • Page 33 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 P34 for the available range of of exposure (manual exposure the aperture value and the shutter assistance) appears for about speed.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Recording Pictures (Basic)

    Recording pictures (basic) Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Preparation • Insert the charged battery (P12) or connect the AC adaptor (P14). • Insert the card. (P16) • Remove the lens cap. • When adjusting the focus ring A to 1 Turn the camera on.

  • Page 36: 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 37 Recording pictures (basic) ª Focusing ª Jitter (Camera shake) • 1 appears when jitter (camera shake) • The focus range is 1.97 feet (60 cm)–¶ (AF). It is 0.98 feet occurs. (30 cm)–¶ (AF-Macro/MF). • If you press the shutter button fully without prefocusing, pictures may be 2560 blurry or unfocused.
  • Page 38 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 39: Program Shift

    Recording pictures (basic) ª AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto Focus/ ª Program shift AE: Auto Exposure) In Program AE mode, you can change 2560 the preset aperture value and the shutter speed under the same exposure. This is called Program shift. With this function, you can make the background more blurred (by decreasing the aperture value) or record...
  • Page 40 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 41: 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 42 Recording pictures (basic) ª MF ASSIST ª Technique for Manual focus When you rotate the focus ring while The subject is focused. 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.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Using The Optical Zoom

    Recording pictures (basic) Using the Optical Zoom You can record people and objects at a wide angle with 1k of optical zoom (35 mm-camera equivalent: 28 mm), or you can zoom in on landscapes up to 3.2k of optical zoom (35 mm-camera equivalent: 90 mm) by rotating the zoom ring. Preparation •...

  • Page 45: 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 [ ]. (P30) ª To open the flash photo flash) by lighting the flash before the actual recording of the Press the [ OPEN] button.
  • Page 46 Recording pictures (basic) : Forced OFF 2.3 feet Even in dark places, the flash is not (70 cm) – 22 feet activated. (6.7 m) (Wide) Use this when taking pictures in ISO200 2.3 feet places where use of the flash is not (70 cm) –...
  • Page 47 Recording pictures (basic) on the subject or the skin color of the • When you set to burst mode or auto subject may be turned white. In this bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for case, you can defuse the shadows and every flash activated.

  • Page 48: 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 [ ]. (P30) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Press [ ] until •...

  • Page 49: 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 50: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) 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 51: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to burst mode [ ]. (P30) max. max. max. Select [BURST RATE], set [ 1280 12 frames 23 frames 44 frames or [ ] and then take pictures. max.

  • Page 52: Playback (Basic)

    Playback (basic) Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30) • 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 53 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 54: Pictures Multi Playback

    Playback (basic) 9 Pictures Multi Playback Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30) Switch to multi screen. Select the pictures. 2560 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 JAN. 1.2004 SELECT CANCEL REVIEW REVIEW SELECT CANCEL SELECT CANCEL ª...

  • Page 55: Using The Playback Zoom

    Playback (basic) Using the Playback Zoom Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30) 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 56: Deleting Pictures

    Playback (basic) Deleting Pictures Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30) ª To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted. 2560 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 JAN. 1.2004 REVIEW • Press 2 to play back the previous picture.
  • Page 57 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 58: 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 (P85) or MULTI DELETE not of DCF standards (P53) will not be ALL DELETE deleted.

  • Page 59: 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 [ ]. (P30) • [30 fps]: Select [MOTION IMAGE] and set The motion of recorded image is the desirable mode.
  • Page 60 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 61: Function Menu

    Recording pictures (advanced) FUNCTION Menu You can select 4 menus which you frequently use from the menus in the recording mode (P114, P115). This allows you to select the menu and save the time to operate it at the minimum. •...

  • Page 62: 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 63 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 64: 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 [ ]. (P30) • Close the menu by pressing the Select [W.BALANCE] and set to [MENU] button after finishing the setting. SETUP ¬...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Changing The Picture Size

    Recording pictures (advanced) Changing the Picture Size Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [PICT.SIZE] and set the • In Motion image mode, the picture size picture size. is fixed to 320k240 pixels. •...

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 [ ]. (P30) Select [SPOT AF] and set it to Move the camera to compose the [ON].

  • Page 69: 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 70: Taking Pictures With Audio

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures with Audio Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [AUDIO REC.] and set it to • It is not necessary to keep pressing [ON]. the shutter button. SETUP •...

  • Page 71: Using The Digital Zoom

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Digital Zoom Preparation • Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) ¬ 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 72: 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 73: 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 [ ]. (P30) • [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 74: 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 [ ]. (P30) ª Capturing images Example: When capturing images of the subject in Select [FLIP ANIM.].
  • Page 75 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 76 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. (P78) CREATE MOTION IMAGE FRAME RATE 5 fps ª Deleting all the still pictures used CREATE MOTION IMAGE to create flip animation When selecting [DELETE STILL...

  • Page 77: Playback (Advanced)

    Playback (advanced) Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select the picture with audio icon • The picture with audio cannot be resized (P90) or trimmed (P92). 2560 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO...

  • Page 78: Playing Back Motion Images

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Motion Images Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30) 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 79: 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 [ ]. (P30) • Close the menu by pressing the Select [ROTATE].

  • Page 80: 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 operational mode dial to playback mode [ ].
  • Page 81 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 82 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 83 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 84 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 85: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of The Picture

    Playback (advanced) Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30) 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 86 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)]. (P80– P82) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • While this feature protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all data.

  • Page 87: Playing Back With Slide Show

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back with Slide Show Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30) 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 88 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 89: 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 [ ]. (P30) • The audio dubbing cannot be used Select [AUDIO DUB.]. with motion images, pictures taken after setting the quality to [ ] or PLAY SETUP...

  • Page 90: Resizing The Pictures

    Playback (advanced) Resizing the Pictures This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture, in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website. Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ].
  • Page 91 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 92: Trimming The Pictures

    Playback (advanced) Trimming the Pictures Preparation • Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30) 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 93 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 after setting the PICTURE? picture size to [HDTV] – Pictures taken after setting the quality to [ SELECT CANCEL...

  • Page 94: Formatting The Card

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

  • Page 95: 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 (P26), you can view pictures on a TV in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system.

  • Page 96: 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. (P26) Select [USB MODE].
  • Page 97 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 98: 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 that you are connecting the camera to a PC, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera...

  • Page 99: 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 that 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 100 Playback (advanced) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • Refer to P97 carefully when connecting to the OS except for Windows XP and Mac OS X while setting [USB MODE] to [PTP]. • When connecting to a PC, we recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source.

  • Page 101: 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 102: Using A Printer (Pictbridge)

    Playback (advanced) Using a Printer (PictBridge) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P101) • 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 103 Playback (advanced) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P101) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P80) • The paper size cannot be changed depending on the printer. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. ª...

  • Page 104: Using A Printer (Usb Direct-Print)

    Playback (advanced) Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print) • Connect the camera to a printer. (P101) • 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 105 Playback (advanced) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P101) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P80) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª DPOF picture Select [DPOF PICTURE]. Select [YES] and print.

  • Page 106: 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 [ ]. (P30) External flash Slow Attach the external flash to the hot sync.
  • Page 107 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 108 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 109: 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 110 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 another position, the high performance of the lens may not be achieved. •...

  • Page 111: 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 (if using it) and then attach the lens cap. Remove the card and the battery.

  • Page 112: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display ISO100 2560 F2.8 1/15 ª In recording 21 Auto bracket (P49) 1 Exposure mode (P31) 22 2nd curtain synchro indication (P72) 2 Flash (P45) 23 Spot AF area (P68) 3 White balance (P62) 24 Spot metering target (P30) 4 ISO sensitivity (P69) 25 Digital zoom (P71) 5 Picture size (P66)
  • Page 113 Others 2560 100 _ 0001 1/19 PLAY AUDIO F2.8 1/15 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 JAN. 1.2004 ª In playback 13 Audio playback (P77) PLAY MOTION : Playback mode : In Motion image mode IMAGE 2 DPOF [ ] (P80, P87) (P78) (White): 14 Flip animation (P74) DPOF setting for printing...

  • Page 114: 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 (P62) 13 FLIP ANIM. (P74) 2 WB ADJUST. (P65) 3 PICT.SIZE (P66) SETUP 4 QUALITY (P67) MONITOR AUTO REVIEW...
  • Page 115 Others SETUP PLAY SETUP RESET MONITOR USB MODE PLAY ON LCD Mass Storage LANGUAGE VOLUME BEEP SELECT EXIT SELECT EXIT MENU MENU 22 RESET (P26) 33 PLAY ON LCD (P26) 23 USB MODE (P96) 34 VOLUME (P26) 24 LANGUAGE (P26) PLAY SETUP ª...

  • Page 116: 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 117 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 118 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 3.3 feet (1 m) or Store all the components in a dry place more away from radio.
  • Page 119 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 120: 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 121: 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 122: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting The camera is not turned on. you press the shutter button 1-1: Is 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. 1-2: Is the battery sufficiently charged? Use a battery that has been Flash is not activated.
  • Page 123 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 124: 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 125 (Panasonic DE-972A) 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-S602A) Information for your safety Voltage/capacity 7.2 V, 1400 mAh...

  • Page 126: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Figure CGR-S602A Lithium Ion Battery DMW-FL28 External Flash * DMW-LW69 Wide Conversion Lens DMW-LND69 ND Filter DMW-LC69 Close-up Lens 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...

  • Page 127: 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 128: 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 129: 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 130 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 131: 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 132: Index

    Others Others Index Flip Animation ........ 74 Focus AC Adaptor ..........37 ........14 Formatting ........94 Adjusting Flash Output ....46 FUNCTION Menu ......61 AF-Macro ........36 AF/AE Lock ........39 Aperture-priority AE ...... 31 HDTV ........ 66, 95, 119 Audio Dubbing .......
  • Page 133 Others Operational Mode Dial Trimming ....30 ........92 Operational Sound ....... 25 Optical Zoom ......... 44 USB Connection Cable ....96 USB Direct-Print ....101, 104 USB Mode ..........26 ........26 PictBridge ......101, 102 Picture Size ........66 Playback Video Output .........

  • Page 134: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española De Uso Rápido

    Others Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española de uso rápido • Cargue la batería antes del uso. • Prepare la cámara, el cable de CA, la batería, el adaptador de CA y la tarjeta. • Compruebe si la cámara está apagada. •...
  • Page 135 Others ª Grabación Introduzca la tarjeta con la • Quite la tapa del objetivo. etiqueta mirando hacia la parte • Tenga cuidado de no perder la tapa trasera de la cámara hasta que se del objetivo. oiga un disparo. 1 Encienda la cámara. 2 Ajuste el disco del modo operacional al modo único [ 3 Ajuste al modo AE.
  • Page 136 Others ª Reproducción Dirija el área del AF C hacia el • Ajuste el disco del modo operacional punto que quiere enfocar. al modo de reproducción [ Seleccione la imagen. 2560 2560 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 JAN. 1.2004 Enfoque el sujeto para sacar la imagen.
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  • Page 140 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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