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LC70_50GN.book 1 ページ２００４年２月２０日　金曜日　午後１時５７分

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LC70_50GN.book 1 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LC70GN DMC-LC50GN Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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LC70_50GN.book 2 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Safety Safety Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws.
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LC70_50GN.book 3 ページ２００４年２月２０日 Safety Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded pictures.
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LC70_50GN.book 4 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Contents Safety Recording pictures (advanced) Information for Your Safety ................. 2 Using the Mode Dial .......................... 45 • Taking Pictures using Economy Mode ....................... 45 • Taking Pictures using Macro Mode ............................ 46 • Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode........................... 47 • Taking Pictures using Landscape Mode..................... 47 • Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode ...........
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LC70_50GN.book 5 ページ２００４年２月２０日 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio (DMC-LC70 Only).......................... 62 Playing Back Motion Images............. 63 Rotating the Picture........................... 64 Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting)...................... 65 Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture ................................. 69 Playing Back with Slide Show ...........
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LC70_50GN.book 6 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents.
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LC70_50GN.
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LC70_50GN.book 8 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Preparation 21 Terminal Cover 21 A A 22 23 (DMC-LC50) (DMC-LC70) (DMC-LC50) 22 [DC IN] Socket 23 [DIGITAL] (P82, 84) / [AV OUT] (P79) Socket (DMC-LC70) [DIGITAL] (P82, 84) / [V.OUT] (P79) Socket (DMC-LC50) 24 Card Door (P18) 24 25 26 25 Tripod Receptacle 26 Battery Door (P16) ª The Mode Dial Select the desired recording mode for the scene, then turn the mode dial to set to the mark of the mode.
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LC70_50GN.book 9 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Preparation Quick Guide • This is the summary of operations for recording on the camera. • Refer to the corresponding pages for each operation in detail. 1 3 Check the batteries and the card. • Insert the supplied batteries or new batteries. (P16) (When using the Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries, insert the batteries after charge.) • Insert the Memory Card. (P18) • Read page 11 for the batteries. 2 Take pictures. • Set the clock.
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LC70_50GN.book 10 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Preparation Charging the Batteries • Charge the batteries before use (when using Ni-MH batteries). 1 • Confirm that batteries are inserted properly. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet after the charging is completed. • Use Panasonic AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride) (supplied). Insert the batteries into the battery charger.
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LC70_50GN.book 11 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Preparation About the Battery ª Recommended batteries Use Panasonic AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride) (supplied) or AA Alkaline batteries. (We recommend that you use Panasonic batteries) • The performance of the batteries may vary depending on brand or storage terms/condition of the battery. It may cause malfunction or the available recording time may become shorter.
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LC70_50GN.book 12 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 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.
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LC70_50GN.book 13 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Preparation If any leakage from the battery is noted, avoid direct skin contact. Remove the battery and clean as much of the foreign substance as possible. Contact your local service centre for assistance if necessary. 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.
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LC70_50GN.book 14 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Preparation • Even if the battery power depletes when leaving them unused for a while, the battery power may recover. However, they will not be usable, so replace them with new ones once the battery power depletes. ª About the Battery Consumption Recordable number under CIPA Standards Batteries Recordable number Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries (supplied) Approx. 320 still pictures Panasonic Alkaline batteries Approx.
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LC70_50GN.book 15 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Preparation Recordable number when the LCD monitor is turned off (The LCD monitor is off / Other recording conditions are the same as specified in CIPA Standards) Batteries Recordable number Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries (supplied) Approx. 850 still pictures Panasonic Alkaline batteries Approx. 400 still pictures • The remaining battery life lasts longer when you use the camera with the LCD monitor turned off.
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LC70_50GN.book 16 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Preparation Inserting/Removing the Batteries Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Use AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride) or AA Alkaline batteries. 1 Slide the door in the direction of the arrow to open the battery door. 2 Insert the batteries observing the direction of the + and polarities. 3 Slide the door in the direction of the arrow to close the battery door.
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LC70_50GN.book 17 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 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 indication 2 light. The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external memory cards. The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch that can inhibit writing and formatting a card.
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LC70_50GN.book 18 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Preparation Inserting/Removing the Card Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. 1 3 Slide the door in the direction of the arrow to open the card door. Close the card door. • If the card door cannot be completely closed, remove the card and insert it again. • The card may be damaged if it is removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card.
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LC70_50GN.book 19 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Preparation Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) ª Initial setting 2 Set date, time and order. The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the clock setting screen appears. CLOCK SET 10 : 00 11. MAR . 2004 D/M/Y PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU SELECT WB When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears. Set the clock on it. 1 SETUP 2/3 NO.
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LC70_50GN.book 20 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Preparation Setup Menu 1 4 Turn the camera on. 1 Select the desired item. 2 SETUP 1/3 REC WB MONITOR AUTO REVIEW OFF 1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM BEEP POWER SAVE SELECT 5 Press the [MENU] button. REC 1/3 SELECT 3 SET WB AUTO WB AUTO SELECT SET MONITOR AUTO REVIEW OFF 1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM 1600 BEEP POWER SAVE SELECT EXIT MENU SET 2MIN. EXIT MENU • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.
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LC70_50GN.book 21 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 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 (Recording mode only) • [OFF]: • • • • • • The recorded picture does not automatically appear. [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. [3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 3 seconds.
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LC70_50GN.book 22 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Preparation Menu Functions ECONOMY (Economy mode only) The remaining battery life is extended by turning the LCD monitor off automatically while camera is not used. You can set the condition to turn the LCD monitor off when the Economy mode is selected. (P45) NO.RESET (Recording mode only) Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture from 0001 on the next recording. (The folder number is updated, and the file number starts from 0001.
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LC70_50GN.book 23 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Preparation Using the LCD Monitor ª Selecting the screen to be used In playback mode (P40) Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used. • The [DISPLAY] button is not activated when the menu screen appears. When you press the [DISPLAY] button in playback zoom or in multi playback, you can switch whether you use the LCD monitor or not. 1600 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 100 _ 0001 1/19 F2.8 1/200 10:00 1.MAR.2004 ISO100 10:00 1.MAR.
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LC70_50GN.book 24 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Preparation ª Recording guide line Example of histogram You can achieve balanced pictures by aligning the subject on the cross point of the horizontal and vertical guide lines. You can also take pictures easily by adjusting the horizon to the guide line. 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 F2.8 1/200 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 1.MAR.2004 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 F2.8 1/100 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 1.MAR.
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LC70_50GN.book 25 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (basic) Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures Preparation • Insert the batteries. (P16) • Insert the card. (P18) 1 3 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Select Normal Picture mode [ ]. Focus on the subject to take the picture. 2 1600 19 F2.8 2 1/25 Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focus. • A: Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • B: Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
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LC70_50GN.book 26 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (basic) ª Correct posture for taking good pictures • Do not cover the microphone with your fingers or other items. (DMC-LC70 only) • Do not touch the lens barrel. To take pictures without blurring: • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Check that the camera shake does not occur when pressing the shutter button halfway.
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LC70_50GN.book 27 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (basic) ª Focusing • When most of the subjects in the screen are bright (e.g. blue sky on a clear day, snowy field, etc.), the recorded pictures may become dark. In this case, compensate the exposure. (P36) • You can focus on the subject up to a distance of 50 cm. • If you press the shutter button fully without prefocusing, pictures may be blurry or unfocused. • When the subject is focused, the camera beeps 2 times.
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LC70_50GN.book 28 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (basic) ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ • When using the camera in a sandy or dusty place, be careful not to let dirt, grit or seawater come into the camera. • When brightness has changed due to the zoom or the movement of the camera, the lens may click and the picture on the screen may be drastically changed. However, the pictures are not affected. The sound is caused by automatic adjustment of the aperture. It is not a malfunction.
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LC70_50GN.book 29 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 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 • Set the mode dial to [ 1 ]. (P8) Select [PICT.MODE] and select [ENLARGE], [4qt6q/10t15cm] or [E-MAIL]. PICT.
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LC70_50GN.book 30 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (basic) Burst speed (P39): • Fixed to low speed. ª The Backlight Compensation in Simple Mode Number of recordable pictures in Burst mode (P39): Backlight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. The subjects such as people become dark when pictures are recorded in the backlight. If you press 3, compensating backlight ON indication [ ] appears and the backlight compensation function is activated.
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LC70_50GN.book 31 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日 Recording pictures (basic) ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ • The recordable range is 50 cm – ¶ (Tele), 10 cm – ¶ (Wide). • If the distance between the camera and the object is beyond the recordable range, the focus may not be adjusted properly even the focus indication is lit. • You cannot set the following items in the Simple mode [ ]. – NO.RESET – RESET – USB MODE – VIDEO OUT – LANGUAGE • However, the setting on [NO.
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LC70_50GN.book 32 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (basic) Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) Preparation • In Motion image mode [ 1 ], review function is not activated. • • Press 4. • 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.
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LC70_50GN.book 33 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 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 [ ]. (P8) ª To make subjects appear closer (Tele) 1X 1600 19 W T 2X 3X W T ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ • The picture may be slightly distorted according to the lens.
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LC70_50GN.book 34 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ª Switching the flash setting ]. (P8) : 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. WB ª Available flash settings : AUTO The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition.
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LC70_50GN.book 35 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (basic) ª The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity ISO50 ISO100 ISO200 ISO400/ AUTO • Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity when using the flash. • If you bring the flash too close to the subjects, they may be distorted or discoloured by its heat and lighting. • Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items.
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LC70_50GN.book 36 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 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 [ 1 ]/[ ]. (P8) ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [ EXPOSURE] and compensate the exposure. • EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, and it is the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed.
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LC70_50GN.book 37 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 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 • Set the mode dial except for [ 1 ]/[ ]/[ ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [ AUTO BRACKET] and set the compensation range of the exposure.
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LC70_50GN.book 38 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ 1 ]/[ ]. (P8) ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ Switch the self-timer setting. • When using a tripod or in other cases, setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to stabilize the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. • The self-timer indicator 1 blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
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LC70_50GN.book 39 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ 1 ]/[ ]. (P8) ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ Switch the burst mode setting. ª Number of pictures recorded in burst mode 1600 19 Burst speed Number of (pictures/ recordable second) pictures (pictures) H H DMCLC70 3.3 2 max. 3 (°1) / max. 5 DMCLC50 3.5 2 max. 5 max. 5 (°1) / max. 10 max. 8 (°2) / max.
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LC70_50GN.book 40 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (basic) Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ 1 ]. (P8) • When releasing 2/1, the number of file forwarded begins from 1. • While forwarding or rewinding a large number of pictures by holding down 2/1, once release 2/1 before reaching the picture to be played back, then press 2/1 to forward/rewind pictures until the desired picture appears.
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LC70_50GN.book 41 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (basic) 9 Pictures Multi Playback Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ 1 ]. (P8) 2 Switch to multi screen. Select the pictures. 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 1.MAR.2004 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SELECT CANCEL WB W T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SELECT 10 SELECT CANCEL 11 12 CANCEL ª To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ W ]. T • The picture with the number coloured in yellow appears.
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LC70_50GN.book 42 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (basic) Using the Playback Zoom Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ 1 ]. (P8) ª To delete a picture during the playback zoom Enlarge the picture. Press the [ ] button. When the confirmation screen appears, press 2 to select [YES], and press 4. (P43) 2X ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ 4X CANCEL DELETE W • • A • The more the picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.
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LC70_50GN.book 43 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (basic) Deleting Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8) ª To delete a single picture ª To delete multi pictures 1 1 Select the picture to be deleted. Select [MULTI DELETE]. MULTI/ALL DELETE 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE SELECT 1.MAR.2004 SET CANCEL WB WB 2 times • Press 2 to play back the previous picture. • Press 1 to play back the next picture. 2 (The button illustrated is from the DMC-LC70.
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LC70_50GN.book 44 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (basic) 3 2 Delete the pictures. Delete all of the pictures. MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED? YES DELETE ALL PICTURES? NO SELECT YES SET WB NO SELECT WB WB SET WB • It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at once. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Please double-check before deleting pictures.
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LC70_50GN.book 45 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Mode Dial Select the desired mode turning the mode dial. : Economy mode (P45) : Macro mode (P46) : Portrait mode (P47) : Landscape mode (P47) : Night portrait mode (P48) : Motion image mode (P49) ª 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.
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LC70_50GN.book 46 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ • The LCD monitor is also turned off when you charge the flash. • The Economy mode is not activated while the menu screen is displayed or the self-timer is set. • In Macro mode, we recommend using a tripod. • When the camera lens is at a distance beyond the available range from the subject, the subject may not be focused even if the focus indication lights.
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LC70_50GN.book 47 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode ª Taking Pictures using Landscape Mode This mode allows you to make a subject stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue. 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 3 m. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ].
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LC70_50GN.book 48 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode When taking picture of a landscape at night 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. • When flash is set to Forced OFF [ ], you can capture the night illumination scenery itself with slower shutter speed.
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LC70_50GN.book 49 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Recording Motion Images 2 Press the shutter button halfway. You can record motion images. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8) 35S 1 Select [MOTION RATE]. REC SETUP W.BALANCE MOTION RATE 30fps D.ZOOM SELECT AUTO 10fps • When the subject is focused, the focus indication 1 lights. OFF SET WB EXIT MENU 3 Press the shutter button fully to start the recording.
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LC70_50GN.book 50 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ Available recording time (seconds) SD Memory Card Capacity • Audio cannot be played back from this camera. Connect to the television (P79) or PC (P82) to play back audio. • The picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels. • The motion images cannot be recorded without audio. (DMC-LC70 only) • Audio cannot be recorded with DMC-LC50.
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LC70_50GN.book 51 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) Using [REC] mode menu Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures. [W.BALANCE] (P51) Menu Setting [SENSITIVITY] (P53) items items [PICT.SIZE] (P53) REC 1/3 SETUP [QUALITY] (P54) W.BALANCE AUTO SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT SET [SPOT MODE] (P54) AUTO [AUDIO REC.] (P55) 1600 [AF TRIGGER] (P55) EXIT MENU [D.ZOOM] (P57) [COL.EFFECT] (P58) WB WB [PICT.
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LC70_50GN.book 52 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ Setting the White Balance manually (White set) About the White Balance setting • The setting of the white balance is applied to the other recording modes. • In Simple mode [ ], the white balance is fixed to [AUTO].
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LC70_50GN.book 53 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Setting ISO Sensitivity ª Changing the Picture Size 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. The smaller the picture size you select, the more pictures you can store on the card.
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LC70_50GN.book 54 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Changing the Quality ª Taking Pictures using Spot Mode “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. When using Spot mode the size of the area used to calculate the focus and exposure is decreased.
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LC70_50GN.book 55 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Taking Pictures with Audio (DMC-LC70 Only) ª Using the AF Trigger (DMC-LC70 Only) You can take a picture with audio. When taking a picture with prefocus, set the button for starting AF (Auto focus) to [FOCUS] on [AF TRIGGER]. 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.
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LC70_50GN.book 56 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) Procedure for recording with prefocus using [FOCUS] button 1 Aim the AF area to the point where you want to focus. (P25) 2 Press the [FOCUS] button. • When taking pictures normally, set the AF Trigger to [ SHUTTER ]. When you need to focus on the subject before recording such as prefocus, set to [FOCUS]. After recording with prefocus is completed, set to [ SHUTTER ] on [AF TRIGGER] again.
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LC70_50GN.book 57 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Using the Digital Zoom Entering the digital zoom range It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 3 times with the optical zoom by 3 more times with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 9 times. When you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position the on screen zoom indication may momentarily pause. This is not a malfunction.
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LC70_50GN.book 58 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Using the Colour Effect ª Creating Flip Animation (DMC-LC70 Only) You can use 3 types of colour effects depending on the image of the picture. You can create motion image files by arranging pictures taken frame-by-frame. Example: When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving it little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks as if it were moving. Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]/[ ].
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LC70_50GN.book 59 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) Capturing images 1 3 Select [FLIP ANIM.]. REC 3/3 SETUP COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. FLIP ANIM. SELECT Capture images for flip animation. SET 320 2 REMAIN 98 OFF STANDARD EXIT MENU WB EXIT MENU WB • You can take up to 100 pictures. 2 4 Select [IMAGE CAPTURE]. Check the image. REVIEW FLIP ANIM.
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LC70_50GN.book 60 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Recording pictures (advanced) Creating motion images 5 7 Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE]. FLIP ANIM. Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE] and create a flip animation. CREATE MOTION IMAGE IMAGE CAPTURE 5 fps FRAME RATE CREATE MOTION IMAGE CREATE MOTION IMAGE DELETE STILL IMAGES SELECT SET EXIT MENU SELECT WB WB 6 SET EXIT MENU WB Select [FRAME RATE] and set the number of frames.
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LC70_50GN.book 61 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日 Recording pictures (advanced) ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ • Flip animations are created as motion image files. • The number of pixel is 320k240. • You cannot use pictures with audio, burst mode and auto bracket. • The images in each frame do not appear in normal review. (P32) • Flip animations may not be played back by other equipment.
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LC70_50GN.book 62 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio (DMC-LC70 Only) Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ 1 ]. (P8) ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select the picture with audio icon [ ]. • Audio cannot be played back from this camera. Connect to a television (P79) or PC (P82) to play back audio. • Audio cannot be played back with DMC-LC50. • The picture with audio cannot be resized (P74) or trimmed.
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LC70_50GN.book 63 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Motion Images Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ 1 ]. (P8) ª Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Select the picture with the motion image icon [ ]. During motion image playback, continue pressing 2/1. 1: Fast forward 2: Fast rewind 100 _ 0001 1/19 PLAY MOTION IMAGE • When releasing the button, it turns to normal motion image playback. ª To pause 10:00 1.MAR.2004 Press 3 during motion image playback.
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LC70_50GN.book 64 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 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 [ 1 ]. (P8) • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. Select [ROTATE]. PLAY 1/2 SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.
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LC70_50GN.book 65 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 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. Many commercial photo printing services now use DPOF. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ].
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LC70_50GN.book 66 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) ª Multi setting 1 3 Select [DPOF PRINT]. PLAY 1/2 Select the pictures and set the number of prints. SETUP DPOF SET MULTI 1 ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT SET 8 7 10 EXIT MENU WB COUNT SELECT 9 11 001 12 DATE DISPLAY EXIT MENU WB WB 2 Select [MULTI]. PLAY 1/2 ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT WB SET WB • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.
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LC70_50GN.book 67 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) ª Index setting 2 1 Select [CANCEL]. PLAY 1/2 ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT SET PLAY SETUP 1/2 SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SINGLE MULTI CANCEL INDEX SELECT EXIT MENU WB WB SET EXIT MENU WB 2 3 Select [DPOF PRINT]. WB Select [INDEX]. Select [YES] to cancel all settings. PLAY CANCEL ALL DPOF ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.
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LC70_50GN.book 68 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) 3 Select [YES] to index setting. DPOF SET THIS DPOF INDEX 100-0001 1/19 1 DATE SET INDEX PRINT? YES NO SELECT COUNT SELECT SET WB • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ ª When the index is already set • DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing. • DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format.
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LC70_50GN.book 69 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8) ª Single setting 1 3 Select [PROTECT]. PLAY 1/2 SETUP PROTECT THIS ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT SET Select the picture and set/cancel the protection. 100-0001 1/10 EXIT MENU WB SELECT SET/CANCEL WB 2 Select [SINGLE]. PLAY 1/2 SET WB • [SET]: The protect icon [ ] appears.
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LC70_50GN.book 70 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日 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)]. (P65– 66) ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ • While this feature protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all data. (P78) • If you want to delete protected pictures, cancel the protect setting first.
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LC70_50GN.book 71 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) Playing Back with Slide Show Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ 1 ]. (P8) 3 Select [SLIDE SHOW]. PLAY 1/2 SETUP START ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT SET DURATION 1SEC. 2SEC. 3SEC. 5SEC. AUDIO EXIT MENU WB 2 SELECT 1/2 ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT WB SET OFF SET EXIT MENU WB WB • [DURATION]: It can be set among 1, 2, 3 and 5 seconds.
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LC70_50GN.book 72 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) 4 ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [START]. • When setting the DPOF Slide Show, DPOF icon 1 appears on the picture in green. • When setting the DPOF Slide Show to the picture with DPOF printing, both the DPOF icon 1 and the number of prints appear on the picture in green. • When only the DPOF printing is set on the picture, the DPOF icon 1 and the number of prints appear in white. START DURATION AUDIO SELECT 1SEC.
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LC70_50GN.book 73 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) (DMC-LC70 Only) Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ 1 ]. (P8) • The audio dubbing cannot be used with motion images or protected pictures. Select [AUDIO DUB.]. PLAY 1/2 SETUP 3 ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT SET Stop audio recording. AUDIO DUB. 1600 100-0001 1/19 EXIT MENU WB WB STOP WB 2 Select the picture and start audio recording. AUDIO DUB.
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LC70_50GN.book 74 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 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 [ 1 ]. (P8) 3 Select [RESIZE]. PLAY 2/2 Select the size and set it.
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LC70_50GN.book 75 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日 Playback (advanced) 4 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. RESIZE DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? YES NO SELECT SET CANCEL MENU WB WB • 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. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ • The following pictures cannot be resized.
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LC70_50GN.book 76 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) Trimming the Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8) 2 Select the picture to trim. TRIMMING 1600 100-0001 1/19 SELECT SET EXIT MENU WB 3 WB Enlarge or decrease the picture. TRIMMING 1 Select [TRIMMING].
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LC70_50GN.book 77 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ 4 Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to set. TRIMMING ZOOM TRIM:SHUTTER • The following pictures cannot be trimmed. – Pictures smaller than 640k480 pixels – Pictures recorded after setting the picture size to [HDTV] – Motion images – Flip animation (DMC-LC70 only) – Pictures with audio (DMC-LC70 only) – Rotated pictures (You can trim them if you rotate them back.
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LC70_50GN.book 78 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) Formatting the Card Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ 1 ]. (P8) ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [FORMAT]. PLAY 2/2 • Usually, it is not necessary to format the card (initializing). Format the card when the message [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. • If the card has been formatted by a PC or other equipment, format the card on the camera again. • After formatting, recorded pictures and any other data cannot be recovered.
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LC70_50GN.book 79 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ª Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied with DMC-LC70) or video cable (supplied with DMC-LC50). • Turn the camera and the TV off. • DMC-LC70 is illustrated below as an example. 2 Connect the AV cable to the video input and the audio input sockets of the TV (DMC-LC70). Connect the video cable to video input socket of the TV (DMC-LC50).
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LC70_50GN.book 80 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 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. (P22) 1 2 Select [USB MODE]. (In the recording mode) REC SETUP Select [Mass Storage] or [PTP]. 2/3 USB MODE NO.
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LC70_50GN.book 81 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 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 When using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.x The [PTP] (PictBridge) setting is not supported on the following OS’s: Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.x.
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LC70_50GN.book 82 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) Connecting to a PC • If you use Windows 98/98SE, install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer. • When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB driver. • DMC-LC70 is illustrated below as an example. 1 Turn the camera on and set the [USB MODE] according to the OS you use. • Set to [PTP] or [Mass Storage]. Refer to “Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable” on page 80.
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LC70_50GN.book 83 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) ª Mass Storage [Windows] 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 Plug and Play, then it appears on the [My Computer] folder. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ • If the remaining battery power becomes low during communication, the power indicator blinks and the alarm beeps.
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LC70_50GN.book 84 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 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. • Align the 2 mark on the USB connection cable and the 1 mark on the [DIGITAL] socket. • DMC-LC70 is illustrated below as an example. When the DPOF Print is set. (P65) Select [DPOF PICTURE].
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LC70_50GN.book 85 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) Preparation • Set the paper size and print quality with the printer in advance. (Read the printer operating instructions.) • Connect the camera to a printer. (P84) ª Single picture 1 3 Select [SINGLE PICTURE]. Select [YES] and print. PictBridge PictBridge PLS CHECK THE PRINTER START PRINTING? COUNT 1 SINGLE DPOF PICTURE PICTURE SELECT SET WB WB YES SET COUNT SELECT WB Select the picture to print.
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LC70_50GN.book 86 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) Preparation • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P65) • Set the paper size and print quality with the printer. (Read the printer operating instructions.) • Connect the camera to a printer. (P84) ª DPOF picture 1 • Press the [MENU] button to cancel printing. • Refer to 87 for the date printing. Select [DPOF PICTURE].
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LC70_50GN.book 87 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Playback (advanced) ª To print the date connecting to the printer 2 Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance • Set the date printing with the DPOF print (P65) in advance. After selecting [DPOF] and starting the prints, the recorded date is printed. When you start printing, you do not need to press [DISPLAY] button. • Follow the procedure above in these cases: • When your printer supports the date printing on the DPOF print.
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LC70_50GN.book 88 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Others Others Screen Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ISO100 1600 10:00 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 1.MAR.2004 20 19 COOL H 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 +1/3 F2.
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LC70_50GN.book 89 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Others 1 2 3 4 5 8 15 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 10:00 1. MAR.
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LC70_50GN.book 90 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Others 1 2 3 4 1 6 7 1600 100-0001 1/19 14 13 5 PLAY AUDIO 8 9 10 ISO100 AUTO F2.8 1/25 10:00 1. MAR.
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LC70_50GN.book 91 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Others Cautions for Use In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the camera. • If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off.
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LC70_50GN.book 92 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Others If you will not be using the camera for a long time, • Do not keep the camera in a place where it will be subjected to high temperatures, high humidity or soot. Fungus may be attached to the lens or condensation may occur. • Keep the camera in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place and avoid storing near dust or chemicals. • We recommend keeping it in a closed case with the desiccant. Be sure to remove the batteries after use.
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LC70_50GN.book 93 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Others ª Folder Composition • Store the batteries in a completely discharged state. To store the rechargeable batteries for a long period of time, we recommend charging them once every year and storing them again after you completely use up the charged capacity. When a Memory Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a PC, the folders shown below will appear.
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LC70_50GN.book 95 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Others Message Display [NO MEMORY CARD] Insert the card. [CAN’T BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] / [CAN’T BE SET ON SOME PICTURES] If the pictures are not based on the DCF standard, the DPOF print cannot be set. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Cancel the card lock. [NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE] You have exceeded the number of pictures that can be set at once with multi-delete setting.
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LC70_50GN.book 96 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Others Troubleshooting 1: The camera is not turned on. 1-1: Are the batteries inserted or the AC adaptor correctly connected? Check the connection. 1-2: Are the batteries sufficiently charged? Use sufficiently charged batteries (when using Ni-MH batteries). Replace them with new batteries (when using Alkaline batteries). 2: 2-1: 2-2: 2-3: 2-4: 2-5: 3: 3: The brightness of the screen becomes dark or bright for a moment.
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LC70_50GN.book 97 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Others 10: The picture does not appear on the television. The display may be distorted or may look colourless if you select the incorrect video out setting. 10-1: Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? Check it. 10-2: Set the TV to video input mode. 10-3: Check and confirm that the video out setting is selected on the set up menu as below depending on the country of use.
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LC70_50GN.book 98 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Others Specifications Digital Camera Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Focus Focus range Shutter system Burst recording Motion image recording ISO sensitivity Shutter speed White balance Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor Optical finder Flash Information for your safety DC 3 V 1.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to on) 0.45 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to off) 0.
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LC70_50GN.book 99 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Others Microphone Recording media Picture size Quality Recording file format Still Picture Picture with audio Motion images Interface Digital Analogue video/audio Terminal DIGITAL/AV OUT DC IN (DMC-LC70) DIGITAL/V.OUT DC IN (DMC-LC50) Dimensions (WkHkD) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Power source Charger (Panasonic DE-894) Input Output AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Slow sync.
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LC70_50GN.book A VQT0K19 100 ページ２００４年２月２０日金曜日午後１時５７分 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.