Digital Camera Operating Instructions Model No. DMC-LC5PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.
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Contents Safety Recording images (advanced) Information for Your Safety ................ 2 USB Driver End User License Agreement ......................................... 4 Taking Pictures with Audio ............... 36 Changing the Picture Size................ 37 Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio)................ 38 Taking Pictures with Program AE Mode ................................................ 39 Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE .................................................
Editing Deleting Images ............................... 67 Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting)........................ 69 Protecting Images on the Card ........ 72 Technical use Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback) ....................... 73 Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) ............................... 74 Resize the Recorded Pictures ......... 75 Trimming the Recorded Pictures ..... 76 Formatting the Card .........................
Components Before using your camera, check the contents.
Names of the Components [Front View] 1 AF Sensor 2 Optical Finder (P19) 3 Flash Sensor (P34) 4 Flash 5 Self-timer Indicator (P35) 6 Focus Dial (P55, P57) 7 Lens F S MO D CU O E AF MF [Up View] 8 Display (P12) 9 Hot Shoe (P60) 10 Microphone (P36, P74) 11 REC Mode Dial (P25) 12 Operational Mode Dial (P25) 13 Flash Mode Button (P33) 14 Self-timer Button (P35) 15 Shutter Button (P24) 16 Zoom Lever (P31, P32) 17 Manual Focus Ring (P57) 18 Lens Ring (P58) 8
[Back View] 19 Strap Eyelet (P20) 20 Dioptor Adjustment Dial (P19) 21 Status Indicator (P23) 22 Flash/Access Indicator (P18, P23) 23 Optical Finder (P19) 24 Button (P43, P44, P45, P46) 25 Metering Mode Selection 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 USB A/V OUT DC IN Button (P48) Power Switch (P19) DISPLAY Button (P23) Memory Card Door (P17) Cursor (3/4/2/1) Buttons Speaker (P63) REVIEW/SET Button (P29) MENU Button (P26) LCD Monitor (P10) [Left View] 34 USB Socket (5pin) (P85) 35 A/V OUT Socket (P83) 36 DC IN Sock
LCD Monitor Display [In recording] [In recording] 1 REC mode : AUTO (P28) : Program AE (P39) : Aperture-priority AE (P40) : Shutter-priority AE (P41) : Manual exposure (P42) : Motion image mode (P30) 7 Picture size (P37) :2240 a 1680 :1600 a 1200 :1120 a 840 : 640 a 480 8 Quality (data compression ratio) (P38) : Fine (low compression) 2 Flash mode (P33) : AUTO : AUTO/Red-eye reduction Forced ON : : : (When using AC adaptor this is not displayed) Forced OFF : Macro mode (P55) : Manual focus (P57) 6
[In playback] 13 White balance (P50) 14 No: AUTO : Daylight : Cloudy : Halogen : Fluorescent : Flash : White set Zoom (P31, P32) 15 (digital zoom area: ) Self-timer mode (P35) : 2 seconds : 10 seconds 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 29 30 : Spot focus area (P53) : Focus area (P28) Exposure assist (P42) Shutter speed indication (P41) Aperture indication (P40) Metering system (P48) : Center weighted : Spot Exposure compensation (P43) Auto bracket (P44) : Auto (AE) bracket Current date and time (P27) It i
The Display The displayed contents are the same as those indicated on the LCD monitor. Read page P10, P11.
Quick Guide Prepare following items. • Camera • Battery • Memory card • AC adaptor Check that the power switch is set to [OFF]. PUSH TO EJEC T 1 Insert the battery into the camera. (P14) 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the camera, in order to charge the battery. (P15) 3 Insert the memory card into the camera. (P17) A: Connection terminal on the back side of the card. 4 Set the power switch to [ON]. (P19) 5 Set date/time. (P27) 6 Set the operational mode dial 2 and the REC mode dial 1.
Inserting the Battery C [Preparation] • Set the power switch to [OFF]. S LO E OP EN [Inserting] 1 Rotate the lever towards the [OPEN] direction to open the battery door. 2 Insert the battery all the way in, until it is locked. 3 Close the battery door and rotate the lever towards the [CLOSE] direction. [Removing the battery] [Removing] 1 Rotate the lever towards the [OPEN] direction to open the battery door. 2 Press the lock in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
Charging the Battery 1 Set the power switch to [OFF]. 2 Insert the battery into the camera. (P14) 3 Open the terminal door. A: How to open the terminal door 4 Insert the connection plug of the AC adaptor into the DC IN socket of the camera. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. 5 Plug the AC adaptor into the electrical outlet. • The green status indicator 1 blinks and charging starts.
ª Charging time and available recording time (It records once at intervals of 30 seconds. Frash fires 1 time to 2 times. When the supplied 32 MB SD memory card is used) In setting LCD monitor to ON Supplied battery pack Approx. 120 min. Approx. 120 min. (equal to 240 still pictures) In setting LCD monitor to OFF Approx. 180 min.
Inserting the Card [Preparation] • Set the power switch to [OFF]. 1 Open the memory card door. 2 Insert the card all the way in until it clicks. • Check the direction of the card. 3 Close the memory card door. [Removing the card] 1 Open the memory card door. 2 Press the card. 3 Pull the card out. 4 Close the memory card door. • Do not touch the connection terminal 1 on the back side of the card. • If the memory card door cannot completely close, take the card out and insert it again.
ª Access to the card When you access the card, the red flash/access indicator 1 lights at quick intervals. When the flash/access indicator lights, do not remove the battery, open the memory card door, or pull out the card. The card and the card contents may be destroyed and the camera may not operate normally. As the card contents could be damaged or erased because of the electrical noise, static electricity and camera and card defects, also store the important data on your PC (P85) using the USB socket.
Turning Power on/off 1 Set the power switch to [ON]. • The status indicator lights. 2 Set the power switch to [OFF]. • When switching the power on/off, do not put any obstacle in front of the lens. • When the operational mode dial is set to the REC mode and the power switch is set to [ON] without removing the lens cap, this message is displayed: “REMOVE LENS CAP AND PRESS SET BUTTON”. After removing the lens cap, press the [REVIEW/SET] button 1.
Attaching the Strap 1 Open with the supplied metal plate 2 the triangular metal top of the strap and attach it to the eyelet 1 of the camera. 2 Attach the strap to the other side of the camera in the same way. Attaching the Lens Cap When you are not recording, protect the lens surface by attaching the supplied lens cap. 1 Let the top of the string pass through the lens cap. 2 Let the opposite side of the string pass through the circular part of the string. 3 4 Pull in the direction of the arrow.
Attaching the Monitor Hood If you record outdoors and the sunlight is strong, it is difficult to see the LCD monitor. In this case, by attaching the supplied monitor hood, you can see well. 1 2 Let the monitor hood slide in the direction of the arrow, aligning its top with the optical finder base 1. Affix it to the camera by turning the screw on the monitor hood with the supplied metal plate 2. [Opening A] 1 Open the top hood a in the direction of the arrow.
Using the Tripod When using the tripod (VZ-CT55, optional), you can also take pictures with low shutter speed and zoom. 1 Align the camera holder 2 to the tripod receptacle 1 of the camera and attach. 2 Install the camera holder into the tripod. • Read the tripod operating instructions carefully. • Even when attaching the monitor hood, it is still possible to use the tripod.
Using the LCD Monitor Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor changes as shown below. [In recording] DISPLAY [In playback] • Only in REC mode settings are kept, even if you turn the power off. • When setting the digital zoom to [ON], the display of the LCD monitor is not set to off. • When setting the auto review to [ON], it is available even if the display of the LCD monitor is set to off.
The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) The shutter button is pressed in 2 steps: “pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”. Pressing halfway (Press lightly) A • Focus and exposure are locked. Pressing fully (Press all the way) B • The picture is captured in the card. In motion image mode, the recording starts. • You can adjust the shutter sound and the volume of the operational sound in menu.
The Operational Mode Dial and the REC Mode Dial ª Operational mode dial 1 With this dial you can set REC (single mode or burst mode) and playback modes. [In recording] : Single mode When taking a picture, as you press the shutter button once, a picture is captured. Set to single mode [ ] also when you record motion images. : Burst mode (P56) When taking pictures, if you keep pressing the shutter button in sequence, you can take a sequence of pictures.
Operating the Menu By operating the menu it is possible to set the settings REC or playback mode. It is also possible to set the date and time, the operational sound, the shutter sound and various other settings. Follow these instructions while looking at the LCD monitor. 1 REC SELECT REC • If you set the operational mode dial 1 to the single mode [ ] or burst mode [ ], the REC menu is displayed; if you set it to the playback mode [ ] the playback menu is displayed. SETUP AUDIO REC. PICT.
Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) It is possible to set the year from 2001 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used. 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET], and then press 1. 4 Press 3/4 to select [M/D/Y] or [D/ M/Y], and then press 1. 5 Press 3/4/2/1 to set date and time. 6 REC SETUP 7 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE 2 MIN. NO.RESET CLOCK SET SELECT SET SET Press the [MENU] button twice. • The menu will disappear.
Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) A M S P By only pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) will be automatically adjusted and the picture will be taken. [Preparations] • Insert the card. (P17) • Set the power switch to [ON]. (P19) • Set the operational mode dial to the single mode [ ]. (P25) 1 Set the REC mode dial to AUTO mode [ 2 ]. [A Optical finder] Let the subject be centered in the AF target 1 inside the optical finder and press the shutter button halfway.
Checking the Last Picture (Review) After taking a picture, when auto review (P79) is set to [ON], the captured picture is displayed on the LCD monitor for about 2 seconds, but you can also check the picture by following the methods shown below. 1 After taking a picture, press the [REVIEW/SET] button. • The last captured picture is displayed for about 3 seconds. If you press the [REVIEW/SET] button again, the captured picture is zoomed 4 times (A) and 8 times if you press once again.
Recording Motion Images With this camera you can also record motion images. (If using the supplied 32MB SD memory card, it is possible to record for about 160 seconds) [Preparations] • Insert the card. (P17) • Set the power switch to [ON]. (P19) • Set the operational mode dial to single mode [ ]. (P25) S A P M 1 2 3 135S 4 Set the REC mode dial to motion image mode [ ]. Center the subject in the focus area on the LCD monitor and press the shutter button halfway.
Using the Optical Zoom With this function, you can make people and subjects closer, and landscapes can be captured in wide angle, with the 3 times optical zoom. (P25) W T [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. 1 Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the size with the zoom lever. To make subjects closer (Tele): Rotate towards T. To make subjects wider (Wide angle): Rotate towards W. 2 Take pictures. • The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”.
Using the Digital Zoom It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 3 times with the optical zoom by 2 more times, with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 6 times. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) REC SET UP AUTO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALTY D.ZOOM CONVERSION SELECT: SET 1 Press the [MENU] button. 2 3 4 Press 3/4 to select [D. ZOOM]. Press 2/1 to set to [ON]. Press the [MENU] button. • The menu will disappear.
Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 Press [ ]. • Every time you press, the available settings will appear as shown below. (There are settings that cannot be set according to the REC mode. Those that cannot be set are not displayed when pressing the [ ] button. Refer to the table on the left.) : AUTO The flash fires automatically according to the recording situation.
/ (In 2nd curtain): Slow sync./Red-eye reduction When you take a picture with a dark background landscape, it makes the flash fire and the shutter speed be slow, so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon. • It is possible to set rear curtain and front curtain modes. (P54) : Forced OFF Even being in dark places, the flash does not fire. Set it when you take pictures in places where flash is forbidden. 2 Take pictures.
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer When you set the self-timer, the picture is automatically taken after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). F S MO D CU O E AF MF [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 Press the [ ] button. • Every time you press it, what is displayed changes as shown below. 10 s 2s OFF : Self-timer set to 10 seconds : Self-timer set to 2 seconds When these indicators are not displayed, self-timer setting is cancelled.
Taking Pictures with Audio You can take a picture with audio for 5 seconds. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) REC Press the [MENU] button. 4 Press the [MENU] button. SET 5 EXIT Press 3/4 to set to [AUDIO REC.]. Press 2/1 to set to [ON]. • The menu will disappear. • This icon [ ] will appear on the LCD monitor. SETUP AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY D.ZOOM CONVERSION SELECT : 1 2 3 Press the shutter button fully and take a picture.
Changing the Picture Size You can choose among 4 kinds of picture size settings. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 2 3 REC SELECT : SET 4 EXIT Press 3/4 to select [PICT. SIZE]. Press 2/1 to set the picture size. • • • • SETUP AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY D.ZOOM CONVERSION Press the [MENU] button. : 2240 a 1680 pixels : 1600 a 1200 pixels : 1120 a 840 pixels : 640 a 480 pixels Press the [MENU] button. • The menu will disappear.
Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio) You can choose among 3 kinds of quality levels (Data Compression Ratio). [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 2 3 REC SETUP AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY D.ZOOM CONVERSION SELECT : SET Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [QUALITY]. Press 2/1 to select the quality (Data Compression Ratio). • : Fine (Low compression) It gives priority to picture quality and record high quality pictures.
Taking Pictures with Program AE Mode The shutter speed and aperture value are set automatically according to the brightness of the subject. The combination of the shutter speed and aperture value is the same as that of the AUTO mode (P28), but also the settings listed below are available. (It is not possible to set in AUTO mode) • Forced ON/red-eye reduction of the builtin flash [ ] Slow sync.
Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE When aperture value is set, the shutter speed is set automatically according to the subject brightness. If you change the aperture value, as the changing involves the background of the subject, you can take a sharp or fade picture. 1 Set the REC mode dial to aperturepriority AE [ ]. 2 Press 3/4 to set the aperture value. 3 Take a picture. • The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”.
Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE When the shutter speed is set, the aperture value is set automatically according to the subject brightness. e.g.: when recording a moving subject, set to high speed. 1 Set the REC mode dial to shutterpriority AE [ ]. 2 Press 2/1 to set the shutter speed. 3 Take a picture. • The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P28) • In shutter-priority AE mode [ ], it is not possible to choose the settings listed below. Slow sync.
Taking Pictures with Manual Exposure Setting This mode is particularly suitable for locking the exposure of the background when there are white and dark subjects. 1 Set the REC mode dial to manual exposure [ ]. • On the LCD monitor there is a exposure assist 1 that shows the exposure state. 2 Following the exposure assist indication, press 2/1 to adjust the shutter speed and press 3/4 to adjust the aperture value. 3 Take a picture.
Compensating the Exposure If there is a difference between the subject and background brightness, since you cannot set the correct exposure, you can compensate it. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 Press the [ ] button to select [ EXPOSURE]. 2 Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure. • You can compensate from -2 EV to +2 EV with 0.25 EV step.
Taking Pictures with Auto (AE) Bracket Pressing the shutter button once, the camera will automatically take 3 (or 5) pictures changing exposure according to the set exposure compensation value. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 Press the [ ] button to select [ AUTO BRACKET]. 2 Press 2/1 to set the exposure compensation. • Select among 0.25EV, 0.5EV, 0.75EV, 1.0EV. Setting to [OFF], auto bracket is unavailable. AUTO BRACKET 3 3 FRAMES Press 4.
Taking Pictures with Focus Bracket Pressing the shutter button once, 3 (or 5) pictures are automatically taken, while focus changes according to the lens depthof-focus scale. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 Press the [ ] button to select [ FOCUS BRACKET]. 2 Press 1 to set to [ON]. • When set to [OFF], focus bracket is not available. FOCUS BRACKET 3 3 FRAMES Press 4. • Press 3/4 to select step 2 or 4. 4 Press 2/1 to set the number of pictures (3/5).
Adjusting the Flash Output It is possible to adjust the flash output. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 Press the [ select [ FLASH]. 2 Press 2/1 to set the flash output. ] button to • You can adjust the range from -2EV to +2EV with 0.25 EV steps. 3 4 FLASH Press the [REVIEW/SET] button. Take a picture. • The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P28) EXIT: • In AUTO [ ] or motion image [ flash output.
Using the AF/AE Lock If the subject is out of the AF target or the focus area and you press the shutter button, the subject’s focus is not adjusted. After locking focus and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear picture with adjusted focus. AF: Auto focus AE: Auto exposure [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial.
Selecting the Metering Modes The camera is usually set to multiple [ but it is possible to switch to center weighted [ ] or spot [ ] mode. ], [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 Press the metering mode selection button. • Every time you press this button, what is displayed changes as shown below. Multiple Center weighted Spot : Multiple Considering the brightness variation on the whole screen, adjust the exposure correctly.
Picture Adjustment (Contrast/Sharpness/Saturation) [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) REC SETUP QUALITY D.ZOOM SLOW SYNC. 1ST EXT.FLASH CONVERSION PICT.ADJ. SELECT: SET 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to set [CONTRAST], [SHARPNESS] and [SATURATION]. 4 Press the [MENU] button twice. Press 3/4 to select [PICT. ADJ.] and press 1. • The menu will disappear. EXIT PICT.ADJ. LOW STD. HIGH CONTRAST SHARPNESS STD. SATURATION STD.
Setting the White Balance With the auto white balance you can automatically adjust the natural color tone, but in some particular situations, depending on light and environment conditions, you cannot do it and you have to adjust the white balance manually. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 2 3 SETUP REC W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY SPOT AF AUDIO REC. PICT.
Here the white set mode of white balance is explained. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 Press 2/1 to set to white set [ Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE]. ]. Only when setting the white balance again 4 Press the [REVIEW/SET] button. • The menu will disappear. 5 REC SETUP W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY SPOT AF AUDIO REC. PICT.
Setting ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity is a value that corresponds to the sensitivity to light. The higher it is, the better the camera performances are in dark places. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) REC 1 Press the [MENU] button. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SENSITIVITY]. 3 Press 2/1 to select the sensitivity.
Using the Spot AF You can record a subject focused in its single part with a smaller focus area than usual. This setting is particularly suitable to focus on the eye when you record one’s face. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) REC SETUP W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY SPOT AF AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT: SET 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 4 Press 2/1 to set to [ON]. Press 3/4 to select [SPOT AF]. Press the [MENU] button. • The menu will disappear.
Taking Pictures with 2nd Curtain Synchro When recording with normal flash and setting to 1st curtain, as the flash fires the shutter curtain is simultaneously opened. When recording a moving subject and setting to 2nd curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter curtain is closed. The light source is captured following the moving subject fired by the flash. [Preparations] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) • Press the flash mode button to select slow sync./red-eye reduction.
Taking Pictures with Macro Mode If the camera lens is at a distance from 6 cm to 50 cm from the subject, set macro mode [ ]. 30 cm FOCUS OO M MF AF L 3X OPTIC AL Z TIL LS TA DE MO DI G I 20 cm 50 cm F 1 .8 6 cm f=3.55~35.5 FOC MF MODE US AF [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 2 Set the focus dial to macro mode [ •[ ] will be displayed. ]. Take a picture. • The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”.
Taking Pictures with Burst Mode By continuously pressing the shutter button, it is possible to record in burst mode. (4 frames/second maximum of 8 frames) A M S P [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 Set the operational mode dial to burst mode [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus, then press it fully to take pictures in sequence.
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use the manual focus setting when you record landscapes and want to lock infinity distance, or, on the contrary, when the distance from the subject is locked and you do not want to operate the auto focus. DE OO M L 3X OPTIC AL Z TIL LS TA [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) F 1 .8 CUS MO FO f=3.55~35.5 AF MF CUS MO FO AF MF DI G I 1 2 DE 3 4 Set the focus dial to [MF]. Center the subject in the focus area.
Using the Conversion Lens Using the tele conversion lens (DMWLT52, optional), it is possible to zoom in much more; using the wide conversion lens (DMW-LW52, optional), it is possible to widen much more. (When attaching the conversion lens to the camera, the conversion lens adaptor (DMW-LA1) is necessary) [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) REC SETUP AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY D.ZOOM CONVERSION SELECT: SET 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 4 Press 2/1 to select [ON].
6 Attach the conversion lens adaptor 1. 7 Install the tele conversion lens B or the wide conversion lens A. • In motion image mode [ ], it is possible to use the conversion lens (optional). • When attaching the tele conversion lens and rotating the zoom lever towards W, a vignetting effect occurs. Only rotate towards T. • When using the conversion lens, the built-in flash is set to forced OFF. • When attaching the conversion lens, use the LCD monitor.
Using the External Flash When attaching the external flash (DMWFL28, optional), it is possible to record from further distances as compared to built-in flash in dark places. 1 Install the external flash on the hot shoe. 2 3 Turn the power switch to [ON]. 4 5 6 Press the [MENU] button. 7 REC SETUP AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY D.ZOOM SLOW SYNC. 1ST EXT.FLASH SELECT: 60 SET Press 3/4 to select [EXT.FLASH]. Press 2/1 to select [PRESET] or [MANUAL].
• In AUTO mode [ ], [MANUAL] mode cannot be selected. • When selecting [MANUAL] in external flash mode, set the REC mode dial to the aperture-priority AE [ ], or the manual exposure [ ], and set the aperture value with the camera, even on the flash side. (As the aperture value changes in shutter-priority AE mode [ ], it is not possible to obtain the correct exposure. Moreover, as in program AE [ ] the aperture value cannot be locked, the external flash output cannot correctly operate).
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 A • The last recorded picture is played back. M S P Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ]. 2 Press 2 to play back the previous picture. Press 1 to play back the following picture. • Every time you press, the previous (following) picture is played back. • The picture following to the last one is the first picture. [Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding] During playback, continue pressing 2/1. 1: Fast forward 2: Fast rewind • The file number increases/decreases.
Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio 1 Set the operational mode dial to playback [ A M S P ]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the file with audio icon [ ] 2. 3 By pressing the [REVIEW/SET] button, audio is played back. •You can hear audio from the speaker 1. ª Following the steps listed below, it is possible to adjust the sound volume. A 1 2 3 4 5 PLAY AUDIO: 6 PLAY Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ]. Press the [MENU] button. Press 1 to select the setup menu. Press 3/4 to select [VOLUME].
9 Images Multi Playback It is possible to display 9 images at once. [Preparation] Set the operational mode dial to playback [ 1 ]. During playback, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ]. • Multi playback (9 frames) starts. 2 64 SELECT: CANCEL: SELECT: CANCEL: Press 3/4/2/1 to select images. • To return to the normal indication, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ]. The image with the file number colored in yellow is displayed.
Using the Playback Zoom During playback it is possible to enlarge pictures. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ]. 1 During playback, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ]. • The more the zoom lever rotates towards [ ], the more the zoom magnification ratio increases. • The more the zoom lever rotates towards [ ], the more the zoom magnification ratio decreases. • Use 3/4/2/1 to change the area to be enlarged.
Playing Back Motion Images 1 Set the operational mode dial to playback [ A M S P ]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the file with the motion image icon [ ] 1. 3 By pressing the [REVIEW/SET] button, the motion image will be played back. • By pressing 4, motion image playback will stop. [Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding] During motion image playback, continue pressing 2/1. 1: Fast forward 2: Fast rewind • When releasing the button, it turns to normal playback.
Deleting Images Images recorded on the card can be deleted. Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. [Preparations] • Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ]. • When an image is protected, it cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting. (P72) [Delete single image] A 1 2 PLAY SETUP DELETE PROTECT SINGLE MULTI ALL SLIDE SHOW AFTER DUB. RESIZE SELECT: SET 3 4 5 Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE] and press 1. Select [SINGLE] and press 1.
Deleting Images (Continued) [Delete all images] Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. PLAY SETUP DELETE PROTECT DPOF SLIDE SHOW AFTER DUB. RESIZE SELECT: SET SINGLE MULTI ALL EXIT DELETE ALL DELETE ALL PICTURES? NO YES SELECT: 68 SET: 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 Press 3/4 to select [ALL] and then press 1. 4 When this message is displayed “DELETE ALL PICTURES?”, press 3/4 to select [YES]. 5 Press the [REVIEW/SET] button. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE] and then press 1.
Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting) It is possible to write information (DPOF data) on the card about the images that you want to print and the number of sheets. DPOF is an abbreviation of Digital Print Order Format. With the DPOF corresponding system, you can add print information to the images on the memory card. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ]. PLAY SETUP DELETE PROTECT DPOF SLIDE SHOW AFTER DUB.
Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting) (Continued) [Multi copy setting/to cancel] It is possible to set up to 50 images all at once. PLAY SET SINGLE MULTI CANCEL INDEX EXIT DPOF SET MULTI SELECT: COUNT: CANCEL: SET: DPOF SET MULTI SELECT: COUNT: 70 Press the [MENU] button. 3 Press 3/4 to select [MULTI] and then press 1. 4 5 Press 2/1 to select the image. CANCEL: SET: Press 3/4 to select [DPOF] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select the number of sheets to be printed.
[To cancel all settings] A 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 Press 3/4 to select [CANCEL] and then press 1. 4 When this message is displayed “CANCEL ALL DPOF SETTINGS?”, press 3/4 to select [YES]. 5 PLAY Press the [REVIEW/SET] button. • All DPOF settings are cancelled. SETUP DELETE PROTECT DPOF SLIDESHOW AFTER DUB. RESIZE SELECT: Press 3/4 to select [DPOF] and then press 1. SET: [Index setting/to cancel] B SINGLE MULTI CANCEL INDEX EXIT: CANCEL ALL DPOF 1 2 Press the [MENU] button.
Protecting Images on the Card It is possible to protect the important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ]. [Single setting/to cancel] PLAY SETUP DELETE PROTECT DPOF SLIDE SHOW AFTER DUB. RESIZE SELECT: SET: SINGLE MULTI CANCEL 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 4 5 6 Select [SINGLE] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select [PROTECT] and then press 1. Press 2/1 to select 1 image. Press the [REVIEW/SET] button.
Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback) All pictures selected in the card can be played back one-by-one automatically. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ]. 1 2 PLAY SELECT: Press 3/4 to select [ALL]/[DPOF] and then press 1. • ALL: for playing back all pictures DPOF: for playing back the DPOF set pictures 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to set [DURATION] and [AUDIO]. • DURATION: it can be set among 1, 2, 3 and 5 seconds. • AUDIO: it can be set to [ON] or [OFF].
Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) It is possible to add a 10-second narration to a recorded picture. [Preparations] • Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ]. • Select the picture to which you want to add audio. 1 2 By pressing the [REVIEW/SET] button, audio recording starts. (1 Microphone) • When audio has been already recorded, after the audio dubbing the original audio is overwritten. • When audio has been already recorded, this message is displayed “OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?”.
Resize the Recorded Pictures It is possible to reduce the recorded picture size. We recommend that you use this setting in particular if you want to reduce the volume of the picture data in order to use it as an attachment on e-mail or in a web site. [Preparations] • Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ]. • Play back the picture for which you want to change the size.
Trimming the Recorded Pictures It is possible to cut off the unnecessary parts of the picture (trimming), and enlarge the remainder. [Preparations] • Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ]. • Select the picture you want to trim. PLAY SETUP PROTECT DPOF SLIDE SHOW AFTER DUB. RESIZE TRIMMING SELECT: SET 3 EXIT TRIMMING CANCEL 1 2 4 5 6 SET: 76 Press 3/4 to select the size. • : 1600 a 1200 • : 1120 a 840 • : 640 a 480 Press the [REVIEW/SET] button. Press 3/4/2/1 to shift pictures.
Trimming the Recorded Pictures (Continued) • You cannot operate trimming on pictures recorded with other equipments. • Motion images or TIFF pictures cannot be trimmed and enlarged. • Trimming is not possible for pictures with audio or pictures with a size of [640 a 480] pixels. Formatting the Card Usually, it is not necessary to format the card (initializing). Format the card when this message is displayed “MEMORY CARD ERROR”. [Preparation] • Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ].
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness 1 2 3 4 Press the [MENU] button. 5 Press the [MENU] button. Press 1 to open the setup menu. Press 3/4 to select [MONITOR]. Press 2/1 to adjust the brightness. • The menu will disappear. REC SETUP MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE 2 MIN. NO. RESET CLOCK SET SELECT: SET EXIT • When turning the power off, the LCD monitor brightness is returned.
Using the Auto Review Recording with the auto review set to [ON], the recorded picture is automatically displayed on the LCD monitor for about 2 seconds. [Preparation] Set the operational mode dial to REC mode (single mode [ ] or burst mode [ ]). REC Press the [MENU] button. 4 5 Press 2/1 to select [ON]. SETUP MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE 2 MIN. NO. RESET CLOCK SET SELECT: 1 2 3 SET Press 1 to open the setup menu. Press 3/4 to select [AUTO REVIEW]. Press the [MENU] button.
Setting up the Operational Sound It is possible to set the electronic shutter sound when the shutter button is pressed all the way and set the sound volume when the shutter button is pressed halfway and when the menu operations are done. ª When the operational mode dial is set to REC mode (single mode [ ] or burst mode [ ]) SETUP REC MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE 2 MIN. NO. RESET CLOCK SET SELECT: SET 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 Press 3/4 to select [BEEP] and then press 1.
Setting up the Power Save Mode When setting this mode, the camera, if it is not operated for certain amount time, it is automatically turned off. Press the [MENU] button. 4 Press 2/1 to choose the setting time. SET Press 1 to open the setup menu. Press 3/4 to select [POWER SAVE]. • You can choose among [2 MIN.], [5 MIN.] and [10 MIN.]. • If selecting [OFF], the power is not turned off automatically. SETUP REC MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE NO.
Resetting the File Number As the file numbers are recorded sequentially by the camera side, when you use some cards, it could happen that the file numbers on your cards are not in order. Use this function when you insert a new card and you want to start recording from the file number 0001, or when you want to set the file numbers of the recorded cards in consecutive numbers. [Preparation] Set the operational mode dial to REC mode (single mode [ ] or burst mode [ ]).
Playing Back Images with TV Monitor By connecting the camera to a television via the supplied A/V cable 1, it is possible to view and play back the recorded images. [Preparation] • Turn the camera and the television off. Yellow: to the video in socket White: to the audio in socket 1 Connect the A/V cable to the A/V OUT socket of the camera. 2 Connect the A/V cable to the video in and the audio in sockets of the TV. 3 Turn the television on and select external input.
After Use After using the camera and after following steps, it is recommended to place it in the optional soft case, in order to preserve it. PUSH TO EJEC T 1 Turn the power switch to [OFF]. (P19) 2 Eject the card. (P17) 3 Remove the monitor hood. (P21) 4 Remove the battery. (P14) • The date back-up disappears after about 5 hours. 5 84 Attach the lens cap.
Connecting to PC [Preparation] Only if using Windows® 98 or Windows® 98 Second Edition, start the supplied CD from PC and install the USB driver. 1 Connect the camera to PC via the supplied USB cable. 2 After inserting the memory card into the camera, set the operational mode dial to playback [ ] and turn the power switch to [ON]. [Windows] The drive is shown on the [My computer] folder.
The Menu Items REC mode menu • For items without number, refer to those with the same name. REC SETUP AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY D.ZOOM CONVERSION SELECT: SET EXIT SETUP REC W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY SPOT AF AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 AUDIO REC. (P36) PICT. SIZE (P37) QUALITY (P38) D. ZOOM (P32) CONVERSION (P58) W.BALANCE (P50) SENSITIVITY (P52) SPOT AF (P53) SLOW SYNC. (P54) EXT. FLASH (P60) PICT. ADJ. (P49) D.ZOOM SLOW SYNC. 1ST EXT.FLASH CONVERSION PICT.ADJ.
The Menu Items (Continued) Playback mode menu • For items without number, refer to those with the same name. PLAY SETUP DELETE PROTECT DPOF SLIDE SHOW AFTER DUB. RESIZE TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT: PLAY SET EXIT 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DELETE (P67) PROTECT (P72) DPOF (P69) SLIDE SHOW (P73) AFTER DUB. (P74) RESIZE (P75) TRIMMING (P76) FORMAT (P77) Playback mode setup menu B 26 VOLUME (P63) 27 VIDEO OUT (P83) SETUP MONITOR VOLUME BEEP POWER SAVE 2 MIN.
Cautions for Use ª Cautions for Use Keep the digital camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.). • If you use the digital camera on or near a TV, images and sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use the digital camera near a cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the images and sounds.
• Before cleaning the camera, detach the battery or pull out the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet. • Wipe the digital camera with a soft dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping with a dry cloth. • For storing or transporting the digital camera, place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn.
Battery • Extremely high or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. • If the battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, the terminal may rust and cause malfunctions. • Do not allow the battery terminals to come in contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in a short circuit or heat generation and, if you touch the battery in this condition, you may be badly burned. • Store the battery in a completely discharged state.
• Be sure to keep the lens ring attached to the digital camera so as to shut out unnecessary light. ª SD Slide Show If setting the SD slide show with the [SD Viewer for DSC] which is in the supplied CD-ROM, when playing back, the message “START SD SLIDE SHOW?” is displayed. Press 3/4 to select [YES] and press the REVIEW/SET button to start the SD slide show. ª Folder Composition When the memory card where data are recorded is inserted into a PC, the folders shown below will be displayed.
Warning Indication [NO MEMORY CARD] Insert the memory card. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Cancel the memory card lock. [MEMORY CARD DOOR OPEN] Close the memory card door. [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] Carry out playback after recording or after inserting the memory card where there is the recorded image. [MEMORY CARD FULL] Insert a new memory card or delete the useless data. [REMOVE LENS CAP AND PRESS SET BUTTON] Remove the lens cap and then press the [REVIEW/SET] button.
Troubleshooting 1: The power does not turn on. 1-1: Are the battery and the AC adaptor correctly connected? Check the connection. 1-2: Is the battery sufficiently charged? Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged. 6: 2: As the power is turned on, it turns off immediately. 2-1: Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera? Charge the battery or replace it with charged one.
Specifications Digital Camera information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 9 V 4.3 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to on) 2.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to off) 3.3 W (When playing back) Effective number of pixels 3.9 M Image sensor 1/1.76 inch CCD, Total pixel number 4,010,000 Complementary color filter Lens Optical a3 zoom, f=7-21 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 33-100 mm)/F2.0-2.
Flash Microphone Speaker Recording media Recording size Quality Recording file format Still Picture Still picture with audio Motion image Interface Digital Analog video/audio Terminal USB Analog video/audio DC IN Dimensions (W a H a D) Weight Built-in flash recording range: (Wide) approx. 10 cm - 4.5 m (Tele) approx. 20 cm - 3.5 m AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Forced ON/Red-eye reduction, Slow sync.
Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Description CGR-S602A/1B Lithum Ion Battery DMW-FL28 External Flash DMW-LA1 Conversion Lens Adaptor DMW-LW52 Wide Conversion Lens DMW-LT52 Tele Conversion Lens DMW-LC52 Close-up Lens DMW-LMC52 MC Protector RP-SDH512 RP-SDH256 RP-SDH128 RP-SD064 RP-SD032 RP-SD016 RP-SD008 512 MB SD Memory Card 256 MB SD Memory Card 128 MB SD Memory Card 64 MB SD Memory Card 32 MB SD Memory Card 16 MB SD Memory Card 8 MB SD Memory Card BN-SDCAPU/1B BN-SDABPU/1B 96
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.
Request for Service Notice Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. include your proof of purchase. Request for Service Notice: • Please (Failure to due so will delay your repair.) (USA Only) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N.
Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.
Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service (as applicable) 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.
Warranty (For Canadian Customers) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca For product repairs, please contact one of the following: • Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you. • Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca • A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below: Richmond, British Columbia Panasonic Canada Inc.
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Index A P AF/AE Lock .............................47 Aperture-priority AE ..................40 Audio Dubbing .........................74 AUTO Mode ............................28 Auto Review ............................79 Auto (AE) Bracket ....................44 Picture Adjustment ...................49 Picture Size .............................37 Playback Zoom ........................65 Power Save Mode ....................81 Program AE ............................39 Q B Quality ........................
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido Prepare las siguientes piezas. • Cámara • Batería • Tarjeta de memoria • Adaptador AC Verifique que el interruptor de alimentación esté en [OFF]. PUSH TO EJEC T 1 2 Inserte la batería en la cámara. 3 Introduzca la tarjeta de memoria en la cámara. A: Terminal de conexión detrás de la tarjeta. 4 Ponga el interruptor de alimentación a [ON]. 5 6 Defina la fecha/hora. Para cargar la batería, conecte el adaptador AC a la cámara.
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Executive Office: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 Panasonic Company East: 6749 Baymeadow Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 Panasonic Company Central: 1707 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123 Panasonic Company West: 6550 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630 Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC") Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
