Panasonic DMC-LC20PP User Manual
Digital Camera
Operating Instructions
Model No.
DMC-LC20PP
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
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VQT9904-1
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.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT
REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Notice:
This product has parts that contain a small
amount of mercury. It also contains lead in
some components. Disposal of these
materials may be regulated in your
community due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information please contact your local
authorities, or the Electronics Industries
Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>
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. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may
be restricted.
• Please note that the actual controls and
components, menu items, etc. of your
Digital Camera may look somewhat
different from those shown in the
illustrations in these Operating
Instructions.
• SD Logo is a trademark.
• Other names, company names, and
product names printed in these
instructions are trademarks or registered
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concerned.
RBRC
Ni-MH
A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the
product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
TM
information on how to recycle this battery.
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FCC 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 Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued
the party responsible for
compliance, follow the
attached installation
instructions and use only
shielded interface cables
with ferrite core when
connecting to computer
or peripheral devices.
Any changes or
modifications not
expressly approved by
compliance could void
the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-LC20
Responsible party:Matsushita Electric
Corporation of
America One
Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:Panasonic
Consumer
Electronics
Company 1-800272-7033
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
DMC-LC20
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USB Driver End User License Agreement
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“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Soft
Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd
(“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.
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must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies
thereof at Licensee’s own expense.
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Contents
Safety
Information for Your Safety ....................................................................................... 2
USB Driver End User License Agreement ................................................................ 4
Preparation
Standard Accessories ............................................................................................... 7
Names of the Components .......................................................................................8
LCD Monitor Display ...............................................................................................10
Quick Guide ............................................................................................................ 11
Inserting the Battery ................................................................................................12
Charging the Battery ............................................................................................... 13
Inserting the Card ...................................................................................................15
Turning Power on/off ..............................................................................................17
Attaching the Strap .................................................................................................18
Using the Tripod ..................................................................................................... 19
Using the LCD Monitor ...........................................................................................20
The Indicators .........................................................................................................21
The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) ............................................. 22
The Mode Dial ........................................................................................................ 23
Operating the Menu ................................................................................................ 24
Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) ..........................................................................25
Recording images (Basic)
Taking Pictures ....................................................................................................... 26
Checking the Last Picture (Review) ........................................................................ 28
Recording Motion Images ....................................................................................... 29
Using the Optical Zoom .......................................................................................... 30
Using the Digital Zoom ...........................................................................................31
Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash ....................................................................32
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......................................................................... 34
Recording images (Advanced)
Changing the Picture Size ...................................................................................... 35
Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio) .................................................... 36
Compensating the Exposure .................................................................................. 37
Using the AF/AE Lock ............................................................................................. 38
Setting the White Balance ...................................................................................... 39
Setting ISO Sensitivity ............................................................................................ 41
Taking Pictures with Macro Mode ........................................................................... 42
Taking Pictures with the Landscape Mode ............................................................. 43
Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait Mode .......................................................... 44
Taking Pictures with Burst Mode ............................................................................ 45
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Playback
Playing Back Still Pictures ...................................................................................... 46
9 Image Multi Playback ...........................................................................................47
Using the Playback Zoom ....................................................................................... 48
Playing Back Motion Images .................................................................................. 49
Editing
Deleting Images ...................................................................................................... 50
Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting) ....................................... 52
Protecting Images on the Card ............................................................................... 55
Technical use
Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback) .............................................. 56
Formatting the Card ................................................................................................ 57
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness .................................................................... 58
Using the Auto Review ...........................................................................................59
Setting up the Beep Sound ..................................................................................... 60
Setting up the Power Save Mode ........................................................................... 61
Memorizing the settings .......................................................................................... 62
Resetting the File Number ...................................................................................... 63
Playing Back Images on a TV Monitor ....................................................................64
After Use ................................................................................................................. 65
Connecting to PC .................................................................................................... 66
Others
The Menu Items ...................................................................................................... 67
Cautions for Use ..................................................................................................... 68
Warning Indication ..................................................................................................71
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 72
Specifications .......................................................................................................... 73
Digital Camera Accessory System ......................................................................... 75
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form ................................................................... 76
Request for Service Notice ..................................................................................... 77
Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ............................................................................78
Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) .........................................................80
Index ....................................................................................................................... 81
Spanish Quck Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ................................. 82
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Standard Accessories
Before using your camera, check the contents.
1
SD Memory Card (8MB)
RP-SD008B
2
AA Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride)
Battery
3
Battery Charger
DE-893
4
USB Connection Kit
5
6
7
Video Cable
VJA1153
Strap
VFC3886
Metal Plate
VHD1110
USB Connection Cable
K1HA05CD0001
CD-ROM
VFF0144
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Names of the Components
[Front View]
1
2
3
4
5
[Top View]
6
7
8
9
[Back View]
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21 1
22
76 8 9
10 11 12
1 32 4 5
13
DISPLAY
1514
POWER
≥≥ON
OFF
MENU
Lens
Optical Finder (P26)
Flash
Flash Sensor (P33)
Self-timer Indicator (P34)
Zoom Lever (P30, P31)
Shutter Button (P22)
Mode Dial (P23)
Microphone
Flash Mode Button (P32)
Optical Finder (P26)
Status Indicator (P21)
Flash/Access Indicator (P16,
P21)
Single/Burst Mode Button (P45)
Power Switch (P17)
LCD Monitor (P10)
DISPLAY Button (P20)
MENU Button (P24)
Self-timer/2Button (P34)
REVIEW/SET/4Button (P28)
Button
Exposure compensation/
3
Button (P37)
Ø
REVIEW
SET
1716 18 19 21 2220
8
V.OUT
4
3
5
6
DC IN
USB
27 28 29
[Left Side View]
23
Strap Eyelet (P18)
V.OUT (Video Output) Socket
2
2
2
24
(P64)
DC IN Socket
25
26
USB Socket (P66)
2
[Bottom View]
27
Battery Door (P12)
28
Memory Card Door (P12)
29
Tripod Receptacle (P19)
9
LCD Monitor Display
The LCD monitor indicates the operation status.
1 19 20 212 43 5 6 7
18
17
16
15
14
13
[In recording]
1
REC mode (P23)
2
Flash mode (P32)
3
White balance (P39)
4
Audio REC
5
Picture size (P35)
6
Quality (data compression ratio) (P36)
7
Battery indicator (P14)
8
Recordable number/time
• When recordable number is 1,000
or more, “999” is displayed.
9
ISO sensitivity (P41)
10
Zoom (P31)
11
Self-timer mode (P34)
12
Memory Card (P15)
13
Exposure Compensation indication
(P37)
14
Current date and time (P25)
15
Focus area (P38)
16
Shutter jiggle alert (P21)
17
Focus indication (P26)
18
Burst mode (P45)
8
9
10
11
12
[In playback]
19
20
21
22
23
24
22
23
24
Playback mode (P46)
DPOF setting (P52)
Protected image (P55)
Folder/File number (P63)
REC data
Recorded time/date
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Quick Guide
2
3
4,5
Prepare following items.
• Camera
• Batteries
• Memory Card
Check that the power switch is set to
[OFF].
Charge batteries with the charger.
1
(P13)
Open the memory card door.
2
Slide the battery door and open it.
3
Insert
4
batteries
into the camera.
(P12)
Insert the memory card into the
5
camera. (P15)
A: Connection terminal on the back
side of the card
Set the power switch to [ON]. (P17)
6
Set the mode dial to normal picture
7
mode [ ]. (P23)
7,10
Press the shutter button halfway to
8
set the focus. (P22)
Press the shutter button fully to
8,9
DIIG
ITAL C
AMER
A
T
OFF
O
N
6
DISPLAY
MENU
REVIEW
S
E
T
POWER
≥≥ON
OFF
11
9
take a picture. (P22)
[Playback]
Set the mode dial to playback [ ].
10
(P46)
Press 2/1 to play back a picture
11
you want to view.
11
Inserting the Battery
[Preparation]
• Set the power switch to [OFF].
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
• If you do not use the camera for a long
time, remove batteries. (When you insert
batteries again, set the date)
• When you remove batteries from the
camera, before removing set the power
switch to [OFF].
• When the card is being read, do not open
the battery door or the memory card door
because the card data may be deleted.
• Use Panasonic AA Ni-MH (nickel-metal
hydride) Batteries.
• Do not mix new batteries and old
batteries.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Open the memory card door.
Slide the battery door and open it.
• Be sure to open the memory card
.
door
Insert batteries.
• Insert batteries observing the
direction of the
Close the battery door and the
memory card door and close them
until they will clicks.
and - polarities
+
.
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Charging the Battery
1
2
3
ª Environment/charge error
• Charge in a place with a surrounding
temperature of 32 - 104 F (0 - 40 oC)
(also temperature of the battery).
• When charging starts, the charge lamp
lights.
If after charging starts the charge lamp
blinks, it indicates a charge error.
In this case, remove the charger from the
electrical outlet, take out batteries, check
whether the surrounding temperature or
the batteries are too hot or cold, and
charge again. An error cannot be
cancelled by turning the power off/on. If
after charging again the charge lamp still
blinks, consult your nearest servicentre.
• Use Panasonic AA Ni-MH (nickel-metal
hydride) Batteries.
Insert batteries into the charger.
Insert the charger into the electrical
outlet.
• The charge lamp A lights
charge starts.
Charge is completed when the
charge lamp is no longer
illuminated.
and
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ª Battery indicator
The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor. (approximation)
: The battery power is sufficient
: The remaining power is low
: Replace or recharge the battery
(Beep sounds): The battery is empty
ª Available recording time
Taking pictures every 30 seconds using flash light for every other
pictures.
When the supplied 8 MB SD Memory Card is used
Supplied
batteries
Charging time
A
Continuous recording time (recordable number)/LCD monitor ON
B
Continuous recording time (recordable number)/LCD monitor OFF
C
• If you use an AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1) and connect it to an electrical
outlet, you can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge.
Read the AC adaptor operating instructions for the connection method.
• During use, the camera becomes warm, but it is not a malfunction.
Approx.
5 hours
Approx. 50 min.
(equal to 100 still pictures)
Approx. 120 min.
(equal to 240 still pictures)
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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Inserting the Card
1
2
3
[Preparation]
• Set the power switch to [OFF].
Open the memory card door.
1
Insert the card all the way in until it
2
clicks.
• Check the direction of the card.
Close the memory card door until it
3
clicks.
[Removing the card]
Press the card.
1
Pull the card out.
2
• Please be sure to switch off the camera
before inserting or removing the card.
• Do not touch the connection terminal
on the back side of the card.
• If the memory card door could not be
closed completely, please remove the
card and insert it again.
• If you cannot insert the card smoothly,
verify whether the direction of the card is
correct.
• We recommend that you use the
Panasonic brand card. (Use only the
genuine card)
1
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ª Access to the card
When you access the card, the red
flash/access indicator
When the flash/access indicator
lights, do not remove the battery. Do
not open the memory card door and
do not pull the card out. The card and
the card contents could be destroyed
and the camera may not operate
normally.
Since 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 in a PC (P66)
using the USB socket.
1
lights.
ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and
MultiMediaCard (optional)
The SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard are small,
lightweight, removable external
cards. The SD Memory Card is
equipped with a write protection
switch that can inhibit writing and
formatting.
SD Memory Card
• RP-SDH512 (512MB)
• RP-SDH256 (256MB)
• RP-SD128 (128MB)
• RP-SD064B (64MB)
• RP-SD032B (32MB)
• RP-SD016B (16MB)
• RP-SD008B (8MB)
MultiMediaCard
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Turning Power on/off
Slide the power switch and set to
1
[ON].
1,2
• When switching the power on/off, do not put any obstacle in front of the lens.
• The status indicator lights.
Set
2
the power switch to [OFF].
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Attaching the Strap
Remove the triangular metal piece
1
from the strap.
Open with the metal plate and
2
attach it to the eyelet 1 of the
camera.
Attach the strap.
3
Attach the strap to the other side of
4
the camera in the same way.
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Using the Tripod
1
2
When using a tripod, you can take pictures
in slow shutter speed or zoom in tele
position.
Attach the camera holder 2 to make
1
it match with the tripod receptacle
of the camera.
Install the camera holder into the
2
tripod.
• Read carefully the tripod operating
instructions.
• You cannot remove the battery or card.
1
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Using the LCD Monitor
Every time you press the [DISPLAY]
button, the display of the LCD monitor
DISPLAY
• When setting the auto review to [ON], it is available, even if the display of the LCD
monitor is set to [OFF]. (After finishing the auto review, the display is returned to [OFF])
• After recording, if you press the [REVIEW/SET] button, the review is displayed, even if
the LCD monitor is set to [OFF]. (After finishing the review, the display is returned to
[OFF])
• When charging the flash, the LCD monitor is set to [OFF].
• When you turn the camera off with the LCD monitor off, the LCD monitor is set to [OFF]
after turning it on again.
changes as shown below.
• When setting the digital zoom to [ON],
the display of the LCD monitor can not be
set to [OFF].
[In recording]
[In playback]
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The Indicators
ª Status Indicator (Green) 1
[Blinking]
• Warning indication
[Lighting]
• When turning the power switch to [ON]
ª Flash/Access Indicator (Red) 2
[Blinking]
• When charging the flash
• The flash indicator blinks quickly when
the flash is being charged. If the flash
indicator blinks slowly, it is an alert for the
shutter jiggle. This appears when you set
the flash mode to [SLOW SYNC.] or
[OFF] and try to take a picture in a dark
situation. [ ] mark will also appears on
the LCD screen. In this case, use of a
tripod is recommended.
[Lighting]
• When accessing the card
• When the flash fires (It lights when the
shutter is pressed halfway)
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The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)
The shutter button is pressed in 2 steps:
“pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”.
Pressing halfway (Press lightly)
• Focus and exposure are set.
Pressing fully (Press all the way)
• The picture is captured to the card. In
motion image mode [ ], the
recording starts.
• You can adjust the beep sound in menu. (P60)
• When pressing the shutter button fully at a stroke, the captured picture may
be unclear due to camera shake, or out of focus.
A
B
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The Mode Dial
You can set modes by this dial, as shown
below.
: Playback (P46)
Play back recorded images.
You can choose among 5 REC modes, as
shown below.
: Normal Picture (P26)
When taking pictures, the shutter speed
and the aperture value are automatically
adjusted.
: Macro mode (P42)
When the camera lens is at a distance
from 0.49 feet (0.15 m) to 2.3 feet (0.70 m)
from the subject, set the mode.
: Landscape mode (P43)
You can capture sharp and crisp
landscape photos easily. Please note that
this mode is suitable for landscape farther
than 13.12 feet (4 m) and in daylight
situation.
: Night portrait mode (P44)
When you take the picture of, for example,
your friends in front of beautiful night
illumination scenery, this mode ensures
the appropriate exposure for your subject
as well as the background, using flash and
slow shutter. Since slow shutter is set, the
use of tripod is recommended. Subject
should be placed within the range of the
flash light.
: Motion images (P29)
Recording motion images.
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Operating the Menu
By operating the menu, it is possible to set
the settings of the REC or playback mode.
It is also possible to set the date and time,
the beep sound and other settings. Follow
these instructions looking at the LCD
monitor.
1
W. BALANCE
PICT. SIZE
QUALITY
SENSITIVITY
D. ZOOM
D. ZOOM
W. BALANCE
PICT. SIZE
QUALITY
SENSITIVITY
2
1600
2
3
1600
1,3
Press the [MENU] button.
• If you set the mode dial to the normal
picture mode, macro mode,
Landscape mode, Night portrait
mode and motion image mode, the
REC menu is displayed; if you set to
the playback mode, the playback
menu is displayed.
Press 3/4 to choose the item and
press 2/1 to set
Press the [MENU] button
.
.
• The menu will disappear.
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D. ZOOM
W. BALANCE
PICT. SIZE
QUALITY
SENSITIVITY
1600
Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)
It is possible to set the year from 2002 to
2099. The 24-hour system is used.
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]
2
1
.
to set date, time
MENU] button.
1,4
2
CLOCK SET
3
CLOCK SET
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
TIME
STYLE
2,3
MONITOR
AUTO REVIEW
BEEP
POWER SAVE
CLOCK SET
00
2002
:
YMD
and then press
3/4/2/1
Press
3
4
and style
Press the [
.
• The menu will disappear.
00
00
00
• Even if the battery is not inserted, the camera, with a built-in power source for
back-up, can store the set time for about 6 hours. But, after about 6 hours the
set time is cancelled, so set date and time again.
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Taking Pictures
2
By pressing the shutter button, the
exposure (shutter speed and aperture
value) will be automatically adjusted and
the picture is taken.
[Preparations]
• Insert the card. (P15)
• Set the power switch to [ON]. (P17)
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1
From the optical finder 1, centre
2
the subject in the AF target A
inside the optical finder and press
the shutter button halfway.
From the LCD monitor
centering the subject in the focus
area
on the LCD monitor, press
B
the shutter button halfway.
• When the focus is adjusted, the
focus indication [¥] C appears.
• The shutter speed and the aperture
value are automatically adjusted and
displayed on the LCD monitor.
• When the subject is out of the AF
target or the focus area, use the AF/
AE lock. (P38)
Press the shutter button fully to
3
take the picture.
• After taking a picture, when the auto
review (P59) is set to [ON], the
picture is displayed on the LCD
monitor for about 1 second.
2
, after
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