Panasonic DMC-LC40PP Bedienungsanleitung

Before use, please read these instructions completely.Digital CameraOperating InstructionsModel No.DMC-LC40PPVQT9861For USA assistance, please call: 1

8Names of the Components[Front View]1Flash Sensor (P35)2Optical Finder (P19)3Microphone (P37, P72)4Flash5Self-timer Indicator (P36)6Lens[Up View]7REC

98Request for Service NoticeMail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall

99Limited Warranty (For USA Only)PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, One Panasonic Way Sec

100Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033.For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sa

101Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)Product Repairs1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, K

102IndexAAF/AE Lock ... 50Aperture-priority AE ... 41Audio Dubbing ... 72Auto (AE)

103Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápidoPrepare las siguientes piezas.• Cámara• Batería• Tarjeta de memoria• Adaptador ACVerifique

VQT9861F0302Mm1032( 6600B)Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus

9[Left View]25Flash Open Lever (P34)26A/V OUT Socket (P82)27DC IN Socket (P14)28USB Socket (5pin) (P84)29Terminal Door (P14)[Right View]30Strap Hole (

10LCD Monitor Display[In recording]1REC mode: AUTO (P29): Program AE (P40) : Aperture-priority AE (P41): Shutter-priority AE (P42): Macro mode (P56):

11: Daylight: Cloudy: Halogen: Fluorescent: Flash: White set12Zoom (P32, P33)(digital zoom ON: )13Self-timer mode (P36): 2 seconds: 10 seconds14: Spo

12Quick GuidePrepare the following items.• Camera• Battery• Memory card• AC adaptorCheck that the power switch is set to [OFF].1Slide the lever in th

13Inserting the Battery[Preparation]• Set the power switch to [OFF].1Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow to open the battery door.2Insert t

14Charging the Battery1Set the power switch to [OFF].2Insert the battery into the camera. (P13)3Open the terminal door.4Insert the connection plug of

15ª Charging time and available recording time (LCD on, shooting once every 30 seconds, flash every other shot. Measured using supplied 16 MB SD Memor

16Inserting the Card[Preparation]• Set the power switch to [OFF].1Open the memory card door.2Insert the card all the way in until it clicks.• Check t

17ª Access to the cardWhen the card is being accessed, the red flash/access indicator 1 lights.When the flash/access indicator lights, do not remove t

2RBRCLi-ionTMDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operati

18Turning Power on/off1Set the power switch to [ON].• The status indicator lights.2Set the power switch to [OFF].• When switching the power on/off,

19Adjusting the Optical Finder (Diopter Adjustment)This camera’s optical view finder offers a diopter adjustment. It allows the user to make adjustmen

20Attaching the Strap/Attaching the Lens CapWhen the camera is switched off or used in playback mode, protect the lens surface by attaching the suppli

21Using the TripodUsing a tripod (customer supplied), can minimize or eliminate picture motion jitter associated with physical movement. This is espec

22Using the LCD MonitorEvery time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor changes as shown below.[In recording][In playback]• T

23The Indicatorsª Status Indicator (Green) 1[Blinking]Warning indication[Lighting]When turning the power switch to [ON]ª Flash/Access Indicator (Red)

24The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)The shutter button is pressed in 2 steps: “pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”.Pressing halfw

25The Operational Mode Dial and the REC Mode Dialª Operational mode dial 1With this dial you can set REC (single mode or burst mode) and playback mode

26The Operational Mode Dial and the REC Mode Dial (Continued): Macro mode: (P56)When you take the pictures from a distance closer than 1.64 feet (50 c

27Operating the MenuBy operating the menu you can set the settings of REC or playback mode. You can also set the date and time, the operational sound

3FCC Note: (U.S. only)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

28Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)You can set the year from 2001 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.1Press the [MENU] button.2Press 1 to make the se

29Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)By only pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) will be automatically adjusted and t

30Checking the Last Picture (Review)After taking a picture, when auto review (P78) is set to [ON], the captured picture is displayed on the LCD monito

31Recording Motion ImagesWith this camera you can also record motion images. (If using the supplied 16MB SD Memory Card, it is possible to record for

32Using the Optical ZoomWith this function, you can make people and subjects closer, and landscapes can be captured in wide angle, with the 3 times op

33Using the Digital ZoomIt is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 3 times with the optical zoom by 2 more times, with the digital

34Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash[Preparation]• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)1Slide the flash open lever to open the

35:Slow sync./Red-eye reductionWhen you take a picture with a dark background landscape, it makes the flash fire and the shutter speed slow, so that t

36Taking Pictures with the Self-timerWhen you set the self-timer, the picture is automatically taken after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).[Preparation]• Se

37Taking Pictures with AudioYou can take a picture with audio for 5 seconds.[Preparation]• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)1Pres

4USB Driver End User License AgreementYou (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Soft Agreement (“Agreement”) on

38Changing the Picture SizeYou can choose among 4 picture size settings.[Preparation]• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)1Press th

39Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio)You can choose among 3 quality levels (Data Compression Ratio).[Preparation]• Set the operational mode

40Taking Pictures with Program AE ModeThe shutter speed and aperture value are set automatically according to the brightness of the subject. The combi

41Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AEWhen aperture value is set, the shutter speed is set automatically according to the subject brightness. Cha

42Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AEWhen the shutter speed is set, the aperture value is set automatically according to the subject brightness.

43Taking Pictures with the Portrait ModePortrait mode allows you to achieve the depth of focus effect easily when you take portrait photos. The subjec

44Taking Pictures with the Landscape ModeIn Landscape mode the camera is adjusted to product the greatest depth of field. This mode works best outdoor

45Taking Pictures with the Sports ModeWhen you take photos of outdoor sports, this mode allows you to capture a still action photo easily. Please note

46Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait ModeThe Night Portrait mode combines the electronic flash with a “slow shutter” mode. This unique feature al

47Taking Pictures with the Spot ModeWhen this mode is selected, both autofocus area and exposure will be set to spot mode. This is suitable when you t

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48Compensating the ExposureIn some situations the illumination of the background and your subject may differ. Auto exposure systems may not always cal

49Taking Pictures with Auto (AE) BracketPressing the shutter button once, the camera will automatically take 3 (or 5) pictures changing exposure accor

50Using the AF/AE LockIf 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.

51Picture Adjustment (Contrast/Sharpness/Saturation)[Preparation]• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)1Press the [MENU] button.2Pre

52Setting the White BalanceAuto White Balance is designed to automatically adjust the camera to produce natural flesh tones. In most situations it wor

53Here the white set mode of white balance is explained.[Preparation]• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)1Press the [MENU] button.

54Setting ISO SensitivityISO sensitivity is a value that corresponds to the sensitivity to light. The higher it is, the better the camera performs in

55Using the Spot AFYou can record a subject focusing on a single part with a smaller focus area than usual. This setting is particularly suitable to f

56Taking Pictures with Macro ModeIf the camera lens is at a distance of 0.2 feet (6 cm) to 1.64 feet (50 cm) from the subject, set macro mode [ ].[Pre

57Taking Pictures with Burst ModeBy continuously pressing the shutter button, it is possible to record in burst mode. (4 frames/second maximum of 8 fr

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58Using the Conversion LensUsing the tele conversion lens (DMW-LT52, optional), it is possible to zoom in much more; using the wide conversion lens (D

59Playing Back Still Pictures1Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ].• The last recorded picture is played back.2Press 2 to play back the previ

60Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio1Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ].2Press 2/1 to select the file with audio icon [ ] 2222.3By pres

619 Images Multi PlaybackIt is possible to display 9 images at once.[Preparation]Set the operational mode dial to playback [].1During playback, rotate

62Using the Playback ZoomDuring playback it is possible to enlarge pictures.[Preparation]• Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ].1During playb

63Playing Back Motion Images1Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ].2Press 2/1 to select the file with the motion image icon [ ] 1111.3By press

64Deleting ImagesImages recorded on the card can be deleted.Once deleted, images cannot be recovered.[Preparations]• Set the operational mode dial to

65[Delete all images]Once deleted, images cannot be recovered.1Press the [MENU] button.2Press 3/4 to select [DELETE] and then press 1.3Press 3/4 to se

66Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting)It is possible to write print information (DPOF data) on the card with the images that you w

67[Multi copy setting/to cancel]It is possible to set up to 50 images all at once.1Press the [MENU] button.2Press 3/4 to select [DPOF] and then press

5ContentsSafetyInformation for Your Safety ... 2USB Driver End User License Agreement ... 4Preparat

68Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting) (Continued)[To cancel all settings] A1Press the [MENU] button.2Press 3/4 to select [DPOF] a

69Protecting Images on the CardIt is possible to protect the important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure.[Preparation]• Set the oper

70Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback)All pictures selected in the card can be played back one-by-one automatically.[Preparation]• Set th

71• In motion image playback, slide show is not available.• When editing with the supplied software [SD Viewer for DSC] recorded on the CD-ROM, you ca

72Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)It is possible to add a 10-second narration to a recorded picture.[Preparations]• Set the operation

73Resizing the Recorded PicturesIt is possible to reduce the recorded picture size. This function is useful if you want to reduce the volume of the pi

74Trimming the Recorded PicturesIt is possible to cut off the unnecessary parts of the picture (trimming), and enlarge the remainder parts of the pict

75• You cannot operate trimming on pictures recorded with other equipment.• Motion images or TIFF pictures cannot be trimmed or enlarged.• Trimming is

76Formatting the CardUsually, it is not necessary to format the card (initializing). Format the card when this message is displayed “MEMORY CARD ERROR

77Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness1Press the [MENU] button.2Press 1 to open the setup menu.3Press 3/4 to select [MONITOR].4Press 2/1 to adjust the

6EditingDeleting Images ... 64Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting)... 66Protectin

78Using the Auto ReviewRecording with the auto review set to [ON], the recorded picture is automatically displayed on the LCD monitor for about 2 seco

79Setting up the Operational SoundIt is possible to set the sound volume when the menu operations are done.1Press the [MENU] button.2Press 1 to open t

80Setting up the Power Save ModeWhen setting this mode, the camera, if it is not operated for about 2, 5 or 10 minutes, it is automatically turned off

81Resetting the File NumberAs the file numbers are recorded sequentially by the camera, when you use some cards (SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard), it ma

82Playing Back Images with a TV MonitorBy connecting the camera to a television via the supplied A/V cable 1, it is possible to view and play back the

83After UseAfter using the camera and after following steps, it is recommended to place it in the optional soft case, in order to protect it.1Turn the

84Connecting to a PC[Preparation]Only if using Windows® 98 or Windows® 98 Second Edition, start the supplied CD from PC and install the USB driver.• F

85The Menu ItemsREC mode menu• For items without number, refer to those with the same name.1AE MODE (P40, P41, P42)2W.BALANCE (P52)3SENSITIVITY (P54)4

86The Menu Items (Continued)Playback mode menu• For items without number, refer to those with the same name.16DELETE (P64)17PROTECT (P69)18DPOF (P66)1

87Cautions for Useª Cautions for UseKeep the digital camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).

7Standard AccessoriesBefore using your camera, check the contents.1SD Memory Card (16 MB)RP-SD016B2Battery PackCGR-S602A3AC AdaptorDE-877B4USB Connect

88ªªªª Optimal Use of the BatteryThe battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction

89Card • When the card is being read, do not remove the card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or impact.• Do not leave the card in plac

90ª SD Slide ShowIf 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 S

91Warning Indications[NO MEMORY CARD]Insert the memory card.[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]Cancel the memory card lock.[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]Carry o

92Troubleshooting1: 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 s

93SpecificationsDigital CameraInformation for your safetyPower Source: DC 9 VPower Consumption: 3.5 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to on)2.7 W (Wh

94Recording size 2240 a 1680, 1600 a 1200, 1120 a 840, 640 a 480, 320 a 240 (Motion image mode)Quality TIFF/Fine/StandardRecording file format Still

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96Digital Camera Accessory System*Please refer to page 15, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.*NOTE: Accessories and/or

97Digital Camera Accessory Order Form(For USA Customers)In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories.TO OBTAIN ANY