Panasonic DMC-LC40PPS, DMC-LC40PPK, DMC-LC40 User Manual

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Digital Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No.

DMC-LC40PP

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.ca

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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 trademarks of the companies concerned.

RBRC

Li-ion

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY

for information on how to recycle this battery.

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.

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-LC40 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-LC40

FCC Caution: To assure continued

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 the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

USB Driver End User License Agreement

You (

“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.

Article 1 License

Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.

Article 2 Use by a Third Party

Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software

Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or a part solely for back-up purpose.

Article 4 Computer

Licensee may use the Software only on the computer, and may not use it on more than one computer.

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly

Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita, or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.

Article 6 Indemnification

The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

Article 7 Export Control

Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.

Article 8 Termination of License

The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In the event, Licensee 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 ..................................... 12

Inserting the Battery......................... 13

Charging the Battery........................ 14

Connecting to an Electrical Outlet.... 15

Inserting the Card ............................ 16

Turning Power on/off........................ 18

Adjusting the Optical Finder

(Diopter Adjustment) ........................ 19

Attaching the Strap/Attaching the

Lens Cap ......................................... 20

Using the Tripod............................... 21

Using the LCD Monitor..................... 22

The Indicators .................................. 23

The Shutter Button

(Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) ..... 24

The Operational Mode Dial and the

REC Mode Dial ................................ 25

Operating the Menu ......................... 27

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) ... 28

Recording images (basic)

Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) ......... 29

Checking the Last Picture

(Review)........................................... 30

Recording Motion Images ................ 31

Using the Optical Zoom ................... 32

Using the Digital Zoom..................... 33

Taking Pictures with the Built-in

Flash ................................................ 34

Taking Pictures with the

Self-timer.......................................... 36

Recording images (advanced)

Taking Pictures with Audio ............... 37

Changing the Picture Size................ 38

Changing the Quality

(Data Compression Ratio)................ 39

Taking Pictures with Program AE

Mode ................................................ 40

Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority

AE .................................................... 41

Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority

AE .................................................... 42

Taking Pictures with the Portrait

Mode ................................................ 43

Taking Pictures with the Landscape

Mode ................................................ 44

Taking Pictures with the Sports

Mode ................................................ 45

Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait

Mode ................................................ 46

Taking Pictures with the Spot

Mode ................................................ 47

Compensating the Exposure ............ 48

Taking Pictures with Auto (AE)

Bracket ............................................. 49

Using the AF/AE Lock...................... 50

Picture Adjustment

(Contrast/Sharpness/Saturation)...... 51

Setting the White Balance................ 52

Setting ISO Sensitivity...................... 54

Using the Spot AF............................ 55

Taking Pictures with Macro Mode .... 56

Taking Pictures with Burst Mode...... 57

Using the Conversion Lens .............. 58

Playback

Playing Back Still Pictures ................ 59

Playing Back Still Pictures with

Audio ................................................ 60

9 Images Multi Playback .................. 61

Using the Playback Zoom ................ 62

Playing Back Motion Images ............ 63

Editing

Deleting Images ............................... 64

Writing the Print Information in the

Card (DPOF Setting)........................ 66

Protecting Images on the Card ........ 69

Technical use

Playing Back with Slide Show

(Automatic Playback) ....................... 70

Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures

(Audio Dubbing) ............................... 72

Resizing the Recorded Pictures....... 73

Trimming the Recorded Pictures ..... 74

Formatting the Card ......................... 76

Adjusting the LCD Monitor

Brightness........................................ 77

Using the Auto Review..................... 78

Setting up the Operational Sound .... 79

Setting up the Power Save Mode .... 80

Resetting the File Number ............... 81

Playing Back Images with a TV

Monitor ............................................. 82

After Use .......................................... 83

Connecting to a PC .......................... 84

Others

The Menu Items............................... 85

Cautions for Use .............................. 87

Warning Indications ......................... 91

Troubleshooting ............................... 92

Specifications................................... 93

Digital Camera Accessory System... 96 Digital Camera Accessory Order

Form................................................. 97

Request for Service Notice .............. 98

Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .... 99

Customer Services Directory (For USA

Only) .............................................. 101

Index .............................................. 102

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía

española para el uso rápido........... 103

Standard Accessories

Before using your camera, check the contents.

SD Memory Card (16 MB) RP-SD016B

Battery Pack CGR-S602A

AC Adaptor DE-877B

USB Connection Kit (Consists of)

USB Connection Cable

K1HA05CD0001

A/V Cable K1V204C20002

Strap VFC3868

Lens Cap VYK0B77 Lens Cap String VFC3893

CD-ROM VFF0144

Names of the Components

[Front View]

11 10

18 19

20 21

2 3 4 5 6

[Up View]

7 8 9 10 11 12

[Back View]

13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

14 15 16 17

23 4

Flash Sensor (P35) Optical Finder (P19) Microphone (P37, P72) Flash Self-timer Indicator (P36) Lens

REC Mode Dial (P25) Operational Mode Dial (P25) Flash Mode Button (P34) Shutter Button (P24) Zoom Lever (P32, P33) Lens Ring (P58)

Diopter Adjustment Dial (P19) Optical Finder (P19) Status Indicator (P23) Flash/Access Indicator (P17, P23) Power Switch (P18) DISPLAY Button (P22) MENU Button (P27) Cursor (

3/ 4/ 2/ 1

REVIEW/SET Button (P30) Speaker (P60) Memory Card Door (P16) LCD Monitor (P10)

) Buttons

2324

[Left View]

Flash Open Lever (P34)

25 26

A/V OUT Socket (P82)

DC IN Socket (P14)

USB Socket (5pin) (P84)

Terminal Door (P14)

272829

[Right View]

Strap Hole (P20)

LOCK

31 32 33

OPEN

[Bottom View]

Battery Door Open/Lock Lever (P13)

Battery Door (P13)

Tripod Receptacle (P21)

LCD Monitor Display

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[In recording]

REC mode

: AUTO (P29)

: Program AE (P40)

: Aperture-priority AE (P41)

: Shutter-priority AE (P42)

: Macro mode (P56)

: Portrait mode (P43)

: Landscape mode (P44)

: Sports mode (P45)

: Night portrait mode (P46)

: Spot mode (P47)

: Motion image mode (P31)

Flash mode (P34)

: AUTO

: AUTO/Red-eye reduction

:Forced ON

reduction

: Slow sync./Red-eye

:Forced OFF

:Spot AF (P55)

840

:1120

640 a 480

Quality (data compression ratio) (P39)

: Fine (low compression)

: Standard

(standard compression)

: TIFF (incompression)

Battery indicator (P14) (When using AC adaptor this is not displayed)

Frame/Time remain In motion image mode: XXXS

ISO sensitivity (P54) No: AUTO

: Audio REC (P37)

Picture size (P38)

:2240

1680

1200

:1600

: Recording indication

White balance (P52) No: AUTO

: Daylight

: Cloudy

: Halogen

: Fluorescent

: Flash

: White set

Zoom (P32, P33)

(digital zoom ON: )

Self-timer mode (P36)

: 2 seconds

: 10 seconds

: Spot metering target (P47)

: Spot AF area (P47, P55)

: Focus area (P29)

Shutter speed indication (P42)

Aperture indication (P41)

Exposure compensation (P48)

Auto bracket (P49)

: Auto (AE) bracket

Current date and time (P28) It is displayed for about 5 seconds when starting/after setting the REC mode/after setting the time.

: Focus indication (P29)

: Burst mode (P57)

[In playback]

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: Playback mode

DPOF [ ] (P66)

(White):

DPOF setting for printing

(Green):

DPOF setting for Slide Show

(Green with DPOF number): DPOF setting for printing and Slide Show

: Protected image (P69)

: Image with audio (P60)

Page/Total images

Picture size (P38) (Reference 5)

Quality (data compression ratio) (P39) (Reference 6)

: In motion image mode

Battery indicator (P14) (Reference 7)

Folder/File number

REC data It will be displayed when the [DISPLAY] button is pressed.

Recorded date and time

Quick Guide

OPEN

LOCK

Prepare the following items.

• Camera

• Battery

• Memory card

• AC adaptor

Check that the power switch is set to [OFF].

Slide the lever in the direction of the

arrow to open the battery door.

Insert the battery into the camera.

(P13)

Connect the AC adaptor to the

camera to charge the battery. (P14)

Insert the memory card into the

camera. (P16)

Set the power switch to [ON]. (P18)

Set date/time. (P28)

Set the operational mode dial 2

the REC mode dial 1111. (P25)

• Set the operational mode dial to single mode

[ ] or burst mode [ ].

Slide the flash open lever to open the

Flash. (P34)

Press the shutter button halfway to

set the focus. (P24)

Press the shutter button fully to take

a picture. (P24)

[Playback]

Set the operational mode dial to

playback [ ]. (P59)

Press 2/1 to select the picture you

want to view.

2 and

2 2

Inserting the Battery

[Preparation]

• Set the power switch to [OFF].

OPEN

LOCK

[Inserting]

[Removing]

[Removing the battery]

• If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery. (When you insert the battery again, set the date)

• Before removing the battery from the camera, set the power switch to [OFF].

• The battery supplied with this camera is exclusively designed for this camera. Do not use with any other equipment.

Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow to open the battery door.

Insert the battery all the way in, until it is locked.

Close the battery door.

Slide the lever to lock the battery door.

Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow to open the battery door.

Press the lock 1 in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Close the battery door.

Slide the lever to lock the battery door.

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.

Charging the Battery

Set the power switch to [OFF].

Insert the battery into the camera.

(P13)

Open the terminal door.

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.

Plug the AC adaptor into the

electrical outlet.

• The green status indicator 1 blinks and charging starts.

When the

blinking, charging is complete.

• After charging is finished, remove the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet and then remove the connecting plug from the DC IN socket.

ª Battery indicator The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor. (This is not displayed when using AC adaptor)

: The battery power is sufficient

: The remaining power is a little low

: The remaining power is low

: Recharge or replace the battery

status indicator

stops

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

In setting LCD monitor to ON

Supplied battery pack

A Charging time B Continuous recording time (recordable number)

ª Charging environment and charging error

• Charge the battery in a place with a temperature of 50 - 95 F (10 - 35 °C). (The battery should also be the same temperature)

• When charging starts, the status indicator blinks at about 2 second cycles. If, after charging starts, the status indicator blinks quicker, this indicates a charging error. In this case, remove the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet, remove the battery and check if both room and battery temperature is too low or high and then charge it again. (It is not possible to cancel the error by only turning the power off/on.) If the problem persists, consult the dealer or your nearest servicentre.

Approx. 120 min.

Approx. 150 min. (equal to 300 still pictures)

In setting LCD monitor to OFF

Approx. 180 min. (equal to 360 still pictures)

Connecting to an Electrical Outlet

If you use an AC adaptor and connect it to an electrical outlet, you can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge. The connection method is the same as explained in “Charging the Battery”. (P14)

• During use, the camera becomes warm; this is not a malfunction.

Inserting the Card

[Preparation]

• Set the power switch to [OFF].

Open the memory card door.

Insert the card all the way in until it

clicks.

• Check the direction of the card.

Close the memory card door.

[Removing the card]

Open the memory card door.

Press the card to release.

Pull the card out.

Close the memory card door.

• Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.

• If the memory card door cannot completely close, take the card out and insert it again.

• If the card cannot be fully inserted, verify whether the direction of the card is correct.

• We recommend that you use a Panasonic branded SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card)

ª Access to the card

When the card is being accessed, the red flash/access indicator 1 lights.

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.

There is a risk that the data on the card may be damaged or erased due to the electrical noise, static electricity or the defects of camera/card, please back up your data to your PC using USB connection. (P84)

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. (When the switch is moved towards the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it. When the switch is unlocked, these functions become available)

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

• After recording motion images using the MultiMediaCard, the screen may appear grey, but this is not a malfunction.

Turning Power on/off

Set the power switch to [ON].

• The status indicator lights.

Set

• When switching the power on/off, do not put any obstacle in front of the lens.

• Please be sure to remove the lens cap (P20) before you switch on the camera in recording

mode. If not, the message “REMOVE LENS CAP AND PRESS SET BUTTON” appears on the LCD monitor. Please remove the lens cap and press [REVIEW/SET] button

the power switch to [OFF].

Adjusting the Optical Finder (Diopter Adjustment)

This camera’s optical view finder offers a diopter adjustment. It allows the user to make adjustments related to each users individual vision characteristics. Please adjust this feature before using the camera.

Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter

adjustment dial.

• If you take the picture of the subject at the distance between 2.3 feet (70 cm) - 3.3 feet (1 m) with the zoom in tele position, make the top of the subject match with the parallax compensation

, in order not to cut it. When accurate

mark framing is necessary, use the LCD monitor.

Attaching the Strap/Attaching the Lens Cap

When the camera is switched off or used in playback mode, protect the lens surface by attaching the supplied lens cap.

Pass the end of the string through the

lens cap eyelet.

Pass

the knotted end of the string through the other end of the string and pull it firmly.

Pass the strap through the strap hole.

Pass

the end of the strap through the small loop at the knotted end of the string.

Fold the tip of the strap, run it through the strap length adjuster, and pull it.

• Pull it out more than 0.07 feet (2 cm) 1 from the strap length adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

• Remove the lens cap before turning the camera on. (P18)

Using the Tripod

Using a tripod (customer supplied), can minimize or eliminate picture motion jitter associated with physical movement. This is especially true when in the tele position or when using slow shutter speeds.

Align the camera holder

tripod receptacle attach.

Install the camera holder into the

tripod.

• To avoid damaging the camera, be careful not to over tighten the tripod.

• Read the tripod operating instructions carefully.

1111

with the

2222

of the camera and

Using the LCD Monitor

Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor changes as shown below.

DISPLAY

• These settings are retained in the Record mode, even if the power is turned off.

• When setting the digital zoom to [ON], you can not turn off the LCD monitor.

• When Auto Review function is set to [ON], LCD monitor turns on after taking picture for

reviewing even if you use the camera in LCD off mode.

• You can also use Review function (P30) in LCD off mode. Press [REVIEW/SET] button after taking the picture, the last picture you have taken is displayed on the LCD monitor.

[In recording]

[In playback]

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 When setting the flash mode to forced off and recording in dark places

[Lighting]

When accessing the card Indicating the flash fires in next capture (It lights when the shutter is pressed halfway)

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 motion image mode, the recording starts.

• You can adjust volume of the operational sound in the menu. (P79)

• If you press the shutter button fully in a single stroke, the captured picture may appear shaken or unfocused. (The camera may be moved during capturing)

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

Pressing the shutter button once, a single

picture is captured. Set to single mode [ ] also when you record motion images.

: Burst mode (P57) If you keep pressing the shutter button, you can take several 4 fps/8 frames)

[In playback]

: Playback (P59) Playback recorded images.

ª REC mode dial 2 You can choose among 9 REC modes, as shown below.

: AUTO (P29)

The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted. Also the settings can be adjusted is limited. This mode is for beginners.

P/A/S

: Program AE: (P40) The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted. In addition, more settings can be adjusted.

: Aperture-priority AE: (P41) The shutter speed is adjusted automatically, according to the aperture value you set.

:Shutter-priority AE: (P42) The aperture value is adjusted automatically, according to the shutter speed you set.

picture

s in sequence. (MAX

The 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 cm), set the camera in macro mode. This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 0.2 feet (6 cm).

: Portrait mode: (P43) Portrait mode lets you achieve the depth of focus effect easily when you take portrait photos. The subject looks sharp and outstanding with an unfocused background. You can place the subject much closer and allow proper distance between subject and background.

: Landscape mode: (P44) You can capture sharp and crisp landscape photos easily. Please note that this mode is suitable for the landscapes farther than 32.8 feet (10 m) and in daylight situations.

: Sports mode: (P45) When you take photos of outdoor sports, this mode let you capture the still action photo easily. Please note that this mode is suitable to capture subjects from distances more than 16.4 feet (5 m) and in daylight situations.

: Night portrait mode: (P46) When you take pictures of, for example, your friends in front of beautiful night illumination scenery, this mode let you get the appropriate exposure for your subject as well as the background, using flash and slow shutter. Since slow shutter is set, use of tripod is recommended. Subject should be placed within the range of flash light.

: Spot mode: (P47) When this mode is selected, both autofocus area and exposure will be set to spot mode. This is suitable when you take pictures in delicate lighting conditions and intend to set the exposure for a limited area.

:Motion images (P31)

Recording motion images.

Operating the Menu

By operating the menu you can set the settings of REC or playback mode. You can also set the date and time, the operational sound and various other settings. Follow these instructions.

REC

AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY D.ZOOM

SETUP

Press the [MENU] button.

• 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.

Press 3/4 to choose the item and press 2/1 to confirm this setting

• With step 2, by pressing 1, you can access

the setup menu. (If you press

you can go

back)

SELECT

REC

AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY D.ZOOM

SELECT

REC

AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY D.ZOOM

SELECT

SET

SETUP

EXIT

SETUP

REC

AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY D.ZOOM

SELECT SET

Press the [MENU] button

EXIT

• The menu will disappear.

REC SETUP

MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE NO.RESET CLOCK SET

SELECT

SET

2 MIN.

EXIT

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)

You can set the year from 2001 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 1 to make the setup menu

appear.

Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET],

and then press 1.

Press 3/4/2/1 to set date and time,

and then press 1.

Press 3/4 to select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y]

or [Y/M/D].

REC

MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE NO.RESET CLOCK SET

SELECT

SET

SETUP

2 MIN.

EXIT

Press the [

• The menu will disappear.

Check if the date/time setting is

displayed correctly, after turning the camera [OFF] and [ON].

• If the message [PLEASE SET THE DATE/TIME] appears, charge the battery about 2 hours and set the date and time again.

MENU] button twice.

SELECT

CLOCK SET

M/D/Y

SET

EXIT

Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)

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. (P16)

• Set the power switch to [ON]. (P18)

• Set the operational mode dial to the single mode

[]. (P25)

Set the REC mode dial to AUTO mode

[].

Optical finder] Center the subject in the AF target 1 inside the optical finder and press the shutter button halfway.

[

B LCD monitor] After centering the subject in the focus area 3 press the shutter button halfway.

• When the focus is adjusted, the focus

indication [¥] 2 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. (P50)

Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

• After taking a picture, when the auto review (P78) is set to [ON], the picture is displayed on the LCD monitor for about 2 seconds.

on the LCD monitor,

• When power saving time is set, if you do not operate the camera for a while, it is automatically turned off at the set time. To operate the camera again, press the shutter button or turn the power switch first to [OFF] and then to [ON]. (P80)

• There are times when the brightness of the LCD monitor differs from that of the recorded pictures. In particular, when taking pictures in dark places with a long time exposure, darkness appears on the LCD Monitor, but the recorded pictures are bright.

Checking the Last Picture (Review)

After taking a picture, when auto review (P78) 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.

After taking a picture, press the

[REVIEW/SET] button.

• The last captured picture is displayed for about 3 seconds. If you press the

REVIEW

DELETE

[REVIEW/SET] button again, the captured picture is zoomed 4 times ( you press once again.

ª Erasing the captured picture during the

review

Press the [MENU] button.

When the message [DELETE THIS

PICTURE?] is displayed, press 3/4 to select [YES].

Press the [REVIEW/SET]

• The picture is erased.

• Once erased, pictures cannot be recovered.

• When using the burst mode [ ], you can see

only the first picture with the review.

• In motion image mode [ ], Review cannot be used.

• Once you turn off the camera or rotate the REC mode dial, you cannot use Review function.

button.

and 8 times if

DELETE SINGLE

DELETE THIS PICTURE?

YES

SELECT

SET

Recording Motion Images

With this camera you can also record motion images. (If using the supplied 16MB SD Memory Card, it is possible to record for about 75 seconds) [Preparations]

• Insert the card. (P16)

• Set the power switch to [ON]. (P18)

• Set the operational mode dial to single mode

[]. (P25)

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.

• When the focus is adjusted, the focus indication [

By pressing the shutter button fully,

the recording starts.

• The audio REC starts simultaneously.

By pressing the shutter button fully

again, recording stops.

135S

• The remaining time displayed on the LCD monitor is an approximation.

• You cannot record motion images without audio.

• If using the MultiMediaCard, after recording motion images, the screen may appear grey,

but this is not a malfunction.

• After recording starts, the auto focus and zoom are locked (with the first frame).

• Recording could suddenly stop when recording motion images.

• If during the recording the memory of the

card becomes full, the recording is stopped automatically.

ª In motion image record mode, the settings

listed below are not available

• Picture size (P38)

• Built-in flash (P34)

• White balance (P52)

• ISO sensitivity (P54)

] appears. (1 Focus indication)

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.

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode (P25)

dial.

Aim the camera at the subject and

adjust the size with the zoom lever.

To make subjects closer (Tele): Rotate towards T as far as it goes. To make subjects wider (Wide angle): Rotate towards W as far as it goes.

Take pictures.

• The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

• The focus is adjusted at a distance of more than

0.98 feet (30 cm). For details on Macro mode, read P56.

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)

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [D. ZOOM].

Press 2/1 to set to [ON].

Press the [

• The menu will disappear.

REC

AUDIO REC.

PICT.SIZE QUALTY D.ZOOM

SELECT: SET

SET UP

EXIT

• The zoom adjustment and recording method are the same as in “Using the Optical Zoom”. (P32)

• In motion image mode [ ], you cannot use the digital zoom.

• When setting the digital zoom to [ON], the display of the LCD monitor cannot be set to off.

• When using the digital zoom the picture quality becomes deteriorated.

MENU] button.

Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)

Slide the flash open lever to open the

Flash.

Press [ ].

• Every time you press the [ ] button, 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.

: AUTO/Red-eye reduction The flash fires automatically according to the recording situation and simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon (when a subject’s eyes appear red in flash light). Use it when you take pictures of people or animals in dark places.

: Forced ON The flash fires in every capturing. Use this setting when your subject is backlighted.

Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

When you take a picture with a dark background landscape, it makes the flash fire and the shutter speed slow, so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

: Forced OFF When you do not open the flash, this mode is set. Even being in dark places, the flash does not fire. Set it when you take pictures in places where using flash is not allowed.

Take pictures.

The recording method is the same as in

“Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

• The available flash range is about 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 14.8 feet (4.5 m) at a maximum wide

angle and about 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 11.5 feet (3.5 m) at a maximum telephoto setting. (In macro mode, at a maximum wide angle setting it is about 0.33 feet (10 cm) - 1.64 feet (50 cm), at a maximum telephoto setting it is about 0.66 feet (20 cm) - 1.64 feet (50 cm)

• Do not cover the flash sensor cannot be perceived.

• In motion image mode [ ], setting is fixed to the forced OFF [ ].

• When you set to burst mode [ ] or auto bracket, only 1 picture is taken for every flash

firing.

• When the flash does not open, setting is fixed to the forced OFF [ ].

with your fingers or other items. Otherwise, brightness

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

When you set the self-timer, the picture is automatically taken after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)

Press the [ ] button.

• Every time you press it, what is displayed changes as shown below.

10 s 2 s

: Self-timer set to 10 seconds

: Self-timer set to 2 seconds When these indicators are not displayed, self-timer setting is cancelled.

Press the shutter button fully

• The self-timer indicator 1 blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

• When setting the self-timer, the focus and exposure are not adjusted by pressing the shutter button halfway. When pressing the button fully, they are automatically adjusted just before recording.

• Before taking a picture, if you press the [MENU] button, the self-timer setting is cancelled.

• In AUTO mode [ ], you can only set to 10 seconds [ ].

• In motion image mode [ ], it is not possible to use the self-timer.

• In burst mode [ ], the self-timer setting applies to the first picture only.

OFF

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)

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to set to [AUDIO REC.].

Press 2/1 to set to [ON].

Press the [MENU] button.

• The menu will disappear.

• This icon [ ] will appear on the LCD

monitor.

Press the shutter button fully and

take a picture.

• It is not necessary to continue pressing the button

shutter

• Audio is recorded from the built-in

microphone

• 5 seconds later, the audio recording is

stopped automatically.

• When setting quality of TIFF [ ], to burst mode or auto bracket, it is not possible to take a picture with audio. (P39, P49, P57)

REC

AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY D.ZOOM

SETUP

of the camera.

SELECT

SET

EXIT

Changing the Picture Size

You can choose among 4 picture size settings.

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [PICT. SIZE].

Press 2/1 to set the picture size.

• : 2240 a 1680 pixels

• : 1600

• : 1120

REC SETUP

AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY D.ZOOM

• : 640

Press the [MENU] button.

• The menu will disappear.

1200 pixels

840 pixels

480 pixels

SELECT

In motion image mode [ ], the picture size is fixed to 320 a 240 pixels. The smaller you set the picture size, the more pictures you can store on the memory card. In addition, a small data volume allows you attach the picture to an e-mail or post it on a web site more easily. If you set a larger picture size, the printed picture will be clearer, especially with larger sized prints.

SET

EXIT

Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio)

You can choose among 3 quality levels (Data Compression Ratio).

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [QUALITY].

Press 2/1 to select the

Compression Ratio).

• : TIFF (No compression) Suitable when editing and processing

REC

AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY D.ZOOM

SELECT

SETUP

SET EXIT

7151

15 29 2

29 56 4

69 113 13

Approx.75 s

pictures with editing/retouching software.

• : Fine (Low compression) It gives priority to picture quality to record high quality pictures.

• : Standard (Standard compression) It gives priority to the number of recordable pictures and records standard quality pictures.

Quality and number of recordable

pictures (

Picture size, b Quality, c In motion

image mode) (With the supplied 16MB SD Memory Card)

Press the [MENU] button.

• The menu will disappear.

quality (Data

• In AUTO mode [ ], you cannot select TIFF [ ].

• In motion image mode [ ], quality cannot be modified.

• It may happen that pictures appear like a mosaic depending on the scene characteristics.

• The number of recordable pictures corresponds to the capacity of the supplied 16MB SD

Memory Card. (If you mix fine quality and standard quality, the number of recordable pictures changes)

• Remaining frame which is displayed on the LCD monitor may not correspond with recorded frames, however, this is not a malfunction.

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 (P29), but the settings listed below are also available. (It is not possible to set in AUTO mode)

• Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] (P34)

• 2 seconds self-timer (P36)

• TIFF [ ] quality (compression ratio) (P39)

• Exposure compensation (P48)

• Auto bracket (P49)

• Picture adjustment (P51)

• White balance (P52)

• ISO sensitivity selection (P54)

• Spot mode (P55)

REC

AE MODE W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY SPOT AF AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE

SELECT:

SET

SETUP

P A S

EXIT

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial. (P25)

Set the REC mode dial to P/A/S.

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [AE MODE].

Press 2/1 to set to [P]

Press the [MENU] button

• The menu will disappear.

Take a picture.

• The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

• When taking pictures in dark places, as the exposure time becomes longer and it is difficult to stabilize the camera, the use of a tripod is recommended.

• If the aperture value is not properly set, the color of the F and the shutter speed values on the LCD monitor becomes red.

Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE

When aperture value is set, the shutter speed is set automatically according to the subject brightness. Changing the aperture value changes the depth of field of the picture. Manipulating this value can change the sharpness of the background of your picture.

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial. (P25)

Set the REC mode dial to P/A/S.

Press the [MENU] button.

REC

AE MODE W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY SPOT AF AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE

SELECT:

SET

SETUP

P A S

EXIT

Press 3/4 to select [AE MODE]

Press 2/1 to set to [A]

Press the [MENU] button

• The menu will disappear.

Press 2/1 to set the aperture value.

Take a picture.

• The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

• The available setting range of the aperture value is from F2.0 to F8.0.

• The aperture value can change according to zoom position.

• It is not possible to select ISO sensitivity [AUTO].

• If the aperture value is not properly set, the color of the F and the shutter speed values on

the LCD monitor becomes red.

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.

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial. (P25)

Set the REC mode dial to P/A/S.

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [AE MODE]

REC

AE MODE W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY SPOT AF AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE

SELECT:

SET

SETUP

P A S

EXIT

Press 2/1 to set [S]

Press the [MENU] button

• The menu will disappear.

Press 2/1 to set the shutter speed.

Take a picture.

• The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

• In shutter-priority AE mode [ ], it is not possible to choose the settings listed below.

Slow sync./red-eye reduction [ ] (P34) of the built-in flash [AUTO] ISO sensitivity (P54)

• The available setting range of the shutter speed is adjustable from 8 seconds to 1/1000 th.

• When the shutter speed is slow, the use of a tripod is recommended.

• If the aperture value is not properly set, the color of the F and the shutter speed values on

the LCD monitor becomes red.

• If the shutter speed is faster than 1/500, the aperture value is limited.

Taking Pictures with the Portrait Mode

Portrait mode allows you to achieve the depth of focus effect easily when you take portrait photos. The subject looks sharp and outstanding against an unfocused background. It will be best place the subject much closer and allow for proper distance between subject and background. Please note that this mode is suitable for outdoor situations under sunlight. When you view the subject under differing lighting situations, you may need to open the flash. Flash mode will be [Forced ON] in the default position and you can also select [Auto/Red-eye reduction]. ([AUTO] can not be selected in this mode.)

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial. (P25)

Set the REC mode dial to Portrait mode

[].

Take a picture.

The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

Taking Pictures with the Landscape Mode

In Landscape mode the camera is adjusted to product the greatest depth of field. This mode works best outdoors under direct sunlight at diatances

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial. (P25)

The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

exceeding 32.8 feet (10 m)

Set the REC mode dial to Landscape

mode [ ].

Take a picture.

Taking Pictures with the Sports Mode

When you take photos of outdoor sports, this mode allows you to capture a still action photo easily. Please note that this mode is suitable to take photos of the subject from distances of more than 16.4 feet (5 m) and in

daylight

situations.

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial. (P25)

Set the REC mode dial to Sports mode

[].

Take a picture.

The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait Mode

The Night Portrait mode combines the electronic flash with a “slow shutter” mode. This unique feature allows you to photograph close subjects against the natural night background. Since the shutter speed is slow, we highly recommend using a tripod to steady the camera. The subject should be positioned within the recommended distance for the camera’s flash can illuminate.

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial. (P25)

Set the REC mode dial to Night portrait

mode [ ].

Take a picture.

The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

• If you do not open the flash using this mode, you can take the night illumination scenery itself with slower shutter speed. Use the tripod when using this mode.

Taking Pictures with the Spot Mode

When this mode is selected, both autofocus area and exposure will be set to spot mode. This is suitable when you take pictures in delicate light conditions and intend to spot on a limited area.

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial. (P25)

Set the REC mode dial to Spot mode

[].

• The spot AF area 1 and spot metering

• The recording method is the same as in

appears.

target

Center the subject in the spot AF area.

Take a picture.

“Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

Compensating the Exposure

In some situations the illumination of the background and your subject may differ. Auto exposure systems may not always calculate the proper exposure correctly. This is a normal situation. This feature allows you to manually compensate the exposure.

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)

Press the [ ] button to select

[ EXPOSURE].

Press 2/1 to compensate the

exposure.

• You can compensate from -2 EV to +2 EV with 0.25 EV step. (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. EV0: the exposure capacity with the aperture value F1.0 and the shutter speed 1 second When the aperture value or shutter speed rises, EV1, EV2, EV3... rise too.)

• The compensation state is not reflected on the LCD monitor.

Press the [

• The compensation window will close.

Take a picture.

• The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

REVIEW/SET

Shutter speed

EXPOSURE

EXIT:

Aperture value

] button.

• When the shutter speed is faster than 1/500, the range of aperture value which is possible to compensate exposure will be limited. (

• When recording in AUTO [ ],

image [ ] mode, it is not possible to compensate exposure.

portrait [ ], landscape [ ], sports [ ]

)

or motion

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)

Press the [ ] button to select

[ AUTO BRACKET].

Press 2/ 1 to set the exposure

compensation range.

• Select among 0.25EV, 0.5EV, 0.75EV,

1.0EV. Setting to [OFF], auto bracket is unavailable.

Press 4.

AUTO BRACKET

3 FRAMES

SET:

• Press

3/4

to select step 2 or 4.

Press 2/1 to set the number of

pictures (3/5).

Press the [

Take a picture.

• The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

REVIEW/SET

] button.

• When recording in AUTO [ ], cannot record using auto bracket.

• Setting quality to TIFF [ ], you cannot record using auto bracket.

• Setting quality to fine [ ], the number of pictures is set to 3.

• When flash fires, you can take only 1 picture.

portrait [ ], landscape [ ] or sports [ ]

, you

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. (P25)

Aim the camera at the subject on which

you want to adjust the focus to enter the focus area on the LCD monitor and then press the shutter button halfway (AF/AE lock) to set it.

• When the focus is adjusted, the focus indication [

Move the camera keeping the chosen

composition and press the shutter button all the way.

• Before pressing the shutter button, you can set the AF/AE lock any time you want.

] appears.

Picture Adjustment (Contrast/Sharpness/Saturation)

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [PICT. ADJ.] and

REC

SPOT AF AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY D.ZOOM PICT.ADJ.

SELECT:

CONTRAST SHARPNESS SATURATION

SETUP

SET EXIT

PICTURE ADJ.

STD.

LOW

STD. STD.

HIGH

press 1

Press 3/4/2/1 to set [CONTRAST],

[SHARPNESS] and [SATURATION]

Press the [MENU] button twice

• The menu will disappear.

SELECT:

SET

EXIT

• When recording in AUTO [ ],

portrait [ ]

or motion image [ ] mode, it is not possible to adjust quality.

portrait [ ], landscape [ ], sports [ ], night

Setting the White Balance

Auto White Balance is designed to automatically adjust the camera to produce natural flesh tones. In most situations it works fine. In some situations where several different types of lighting are present, enhanced performance can be achieved by setting the white balance manually.

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].

Press 2/1 to select the mode.

• AUTO: if the auto white balance is set

• (Daylight): for recording outdoors on a

REC

AE MODE

W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY SPOT AF AUDIO REC.

PICT.SIZE

SELECT:

SET

SETUP

EXIT

bright day

• (Cloudy): for recording under cloudy and shady sky

• (Halogen): for recording under halogen lighting

• (Fluorescent): for recording under fluorescent lighting

• (Flash): for taking a picture with flash light only

• (White set): for manual setting (Read the following page where the manual setting is explained in detail)

Press the [MENU]

• The menu will disappear.

Take a picture.

• The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

button.

• In AUTO [ ], mode,

portrait [ ], landscape [ ], sports [ ] or night portrait [ ]

the white balance is set to [AUTO].

Here the white set mode of white balance is explained.

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].

Press 2/1 to set to white set [ ].

Only when setting the white balance again

Press the [

REVIEW/SET

] button.

• The menu will disappear.

Aim the camera at a white paper or

similar objects so that it completely fills the frame to white on the screen and press the shutter button all the way.

• White balance is set.

REC

AE MODE

W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY SPOT AF AUDIO REC.

PICT.SIZE

SELECT:

FRAME THE CAMERA

AT THE WHITE SURFACE

AND PRESS SHUTTER

SETUP

SET

WHITE SET

CANCEL

EXIT

Setting ISO Sensitivity

ISO sensitivity is a value that corresponds to the sensitivity to light. The higher it is, the better the camera performs in dark places.

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [SENSITIVITY].

Press 2/1 to select the sensitivity.

• AUTO: If “AUTO” is selected and Flash mode is “Forced OFF”, if available light needs shutter speed slower than 1/8, the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted up to ISO 200 and shutter speed stays 1/8. If

REC SETUP

AE MODE

W.BALANCE

SENSITIVITY SPOT AF AUDIO REC.

PICT.SIZE

SELECT:

SET EXIT

your picture is still too dark, please use the flash.

•

Press the [MENU] button.

• The menu will disappear.

Take a picture.

• The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

• In aperture-priority AE [ ] or shutter-priority AE [ ], it is not possible to set to [AUTO]

ISO sensitivity.

• In AUTO [ ],

portrait [ ], landscape [ ], sports [ ], night portrait [ ] or

motion image [ ] mode, it is set to [AUTO].

Using the Spot AF

You can record a subject focusing on a single part with a smaller focus area than usual. This setting is particularly suitable to focus on the eye when you take portrait photos.

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [SPOT AF].

Press 2/1 to set to [ON].

Press the [MENU] button.

• The menu will disappear.

Center the subject in the spot AF

REC

AE MODE

W.BALANCE

SENSITIVITY SPOT AF AUDIO REC.

PICT.SIZE

SELECT:

SETUP

SET EXIT

• In AUTO [ ] or motion image [ ] mode, it is not possible to record with the spot AF.

area.

Take a picture.

• The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

Taking Pictures with Macro Mode

If 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 [ ].

0.98 feet (30 cm)

0.66 feet (20 cm)

0.2 feet (6 cm)

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial. (P25)

Set the REC mode dial to macro mode

[].

• [ ] will be displayed.

Take a picture.

• The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)

• When selecting the macro mode, optical finder functionality is limited. Use the LCD monitor.

• If you use the close-up lens (DMW-LC52, optional), you can record from a shorter distance.

When using close-up lens (optional)

0.52 feet (16 cm)

0.39 feet (12 cm)

0.15 feet (4.5 cm)

1.08 feet (33 cm)

0.66 feet (20 cm)

1.64 feet (50 cm)

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)

[Preparation]

• Set the REC mode dial. (P25)

Set the operational mode dial to burst

mode [ ].

Press the shutter button halfway to

lock the focus, then press it fully to take pictures in sequence.

• It is possible to record 4 frames in 1 second in burst mode, at a shutter speed higher than 1/25, but the flash does not fire simultaneously.

• If the flash fires, it is possible to record only 1 frame.

• When quality is set to TIFF [ ], it is not possible to use the burst mode.

• When quality is set to fine [ ], it is possible to record a maximum of 4 frames in burst mode .

• In motion image mode [ ], the burst mode cannot be used.

• Only the first picture recorded is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Using the Conversion Lens

Using the tele conversion lens (DMW-LT52, 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, the Close-up lens (DMW-LC52, optional) or MC protector (DMW-LMC52; optional) to the camera, the conversion lens adaptor (DMW-LA1) is necessary)

Remove the lens ring.

Attach the conversion lens adaptor

Install the tele conversion lens B or

the wide conversion lens A.

• 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, set the built-in flash to forced OFF.

• When attaching the conversion lens, use the LCD monitor.

• To prevent the lens from being stained with water or oil, attach both the optional conversion lens adaptor and the optional MC protector to protect the lens.

• For further information, read the conversion lens operating instructions.

Playing Back Still Pictures

Set the operational mode dial to

playback [ ].

• The last recorded picture is played back.

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 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. When releasing current file number is displayed.

2/ 1,

the picture corresponding to the

• This camera is based on the DCF standards (Design rule for Camera File system) which were established by the Japan Electronic Industry Technology Association (JEITA).

• The file format that can be played back with this camera is JPEG. (There are also pictures that cannot be played back in JPEG format)

• When playing back still pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the quality of pictures may be deteriorated and pictures may not be able to be played back.

• When playing back a file out of standard, the folder/file number is indicated by [-] and the screen becomes black.

Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio

Set the operational mode dial to

playback [ ].

Press 2/1 to select the file with

PLAY AUDIO:

audio icon [ ] 2222

By pressing the [REVIEW/SET]

button, audio is played back.

You can hear audio from the speaker 1.

•

Following the steps listed below, it is possible

to adjust the sound volume.

Set the operational mode dial to

playback [ ].

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 1 to select the setup menu.

Press 3/4 to select [VOLUME].

Press 2/1 to adjust the sound

volume.

Press the [MENU] button.

The menu will disappear.

•

PLAY SETUP

MONITOR VOLUME BEEP POWER SAVE CLOCK SET VIDEO OUT

SELECT:

SET

2 MIN.

NTSC

EXIT

9 Images Multi Playback

It is possible to display 9 images at once.

[Preparation] Set the operational mode dial to playback

[].

During playback, rotate the zoom lever

towards [ ].

• Multi playback (9 frames) starts.

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.

SELECT:

CANCEL:

Using the Playback Zoom

During playback it is possible to enlarge pictures.

[Preparation]

• Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ].

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 magnification ratio decreases.

3/4/2/1

• Use enlarged.

ª To delete a picture during the playback

zoom Press the [MENU] button. When this message is displayed “DELETE THIS PICTURE?”, press 3/4 to select [YES], and press the [REVIEW/SET] button.

[ ], the

to change the area to be

the zoom

CANCEL:

• In motion image playback, it is not possible to magnify.

• The more the zoom magnification increases, the more the picture quality deteriorates.

• The playback zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.

DELETE:

Playing Back Motion Images

Set the operational mode dial to

playback [ ].

Press 2/1 to select the file with the

motion image icon [ ] 1111

By pressing the [

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.

[To pause]

Press 3 during motion image playback. Press 3 again to resume playback.

PLAY MOTION IMAGE:

REVIEW/SET]

• When playing back motion images that have been recorded with other equipment, the quality of images may be deteriorated and images may not be able to be played back.

• The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.

• It could happen that the Motion JPEG file recorded by PC or other equipments cannot be

played back with this camera.

• When using a high capacity memory card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower.

Deleting Images

PLAY

DELETE PROTECT

DPOF SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. RESIZE

SELECT:

DELETE THIS

CANCEL

SETUP

SINGLE

MULTI

ALL

SET EXIT

DELETE

DELETE MULTI

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. (P69)

[Delete single image]

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [DELETE] and

press 1 Select [SINGLE] and press 1

Press 2/1 to select the image to be

deleted.

Press the [

REVIEW/SET

] button.

• The selected image is deleted.

Press the [MENU] button twice.

• The menu will disappear.

[Delete multi images]

It is possible to delete up to 50 images all at once.

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [DELETE] and

then press 1 Press 3/4 to select [MULTI] and

then press 1 Press 2/1 to select the images to be

deleted and then press 3 to confirm this setting.

• The selected images are displayed with

[ ]. Pressing

Press the [REVIEW/SET] button.

the setting is cancelled.

• The selected multi images are deleted all at once.

Press the [MENU] button twice.

• The menu will disappear.

SELECT: MARK/UNMARK:

CANCEL:

SET:

PLAY SETUP

DELETE PROTECT DPOF SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

RESIZE

SELECT: SET

DELETE ALL

DELETE ALL PICTURES?

YES

SINGLE

MULTI

ALL

EXIT

[Delete all images]

Once deleted, images cannot be recovered.

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [DELETE] and

then press 1

Press 3/4 to select [ALL] and then

press 1

When this message is displayed

“DELETE ALL PICTURES?”, press 3/4 to select [YES].

Press the [

REVIEW/SET]

button

• All images are deleted.

SELECT:

SET:

Writing 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 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 [ ].

[

Single

PLAY

DELETE PROTECT DPOF SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

RESIZE

SELECT: SET EXIT

DPOF SET THIS

SELECT:

SET:

DPOF SET THIS

SETUP

SINGLE

MULTI

CANCEL

INDEX

EXIT:

copy setting

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [DPOF] and then

press 1

Select [SINGLE] and then press 1

Press 2/1 to select 1 image

Press the [REVIEW/SET] button.

• If the DPOF has already been set and only the number of sheets is changed, skip step

Press 3/4 to select the number of

sheets.

• The number of sheets can be set from 1 to

99.

Press the [MENU] button twice.

• The menu will disappear.

[To cancel]

Perform steps 1-5, 7 of the [Single copy setting].

]

SELECT:

SET:

COUNT:

EXIT:

PLAY

DELETE PROTECT DPOF SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. RESIZE

SELECT: SET

DPOF SET MULTI

SETUP

SINGLE

MULTI

CANCEL

INDEX

EXIT

[Multi copy setting/to cancel]

It is possible to set up to 50 images all at once.

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [DPOF] and then

press 1

Press 3/4 to select [MULTI] and

then press 1

Press 2/1 to select the image

Press 3/4 to select the number of

sheets

to be printed

• The number of sheets can be set from 1 to

99.

Repeat steps 4 and 5, and at the end

press the [REVIEW/SET] button.

• The DPOF setting of multi images is set at once.

• If the file is not based on the DCF standard, the DPOF setting cannot be set.

• Images that are set by DPOF with the supplied software [SD Viewer for DSC] recorded on the CD-ROM cannot be played back in DPOF slide show with this camera. Set DPOF on this camera.

• When using the DPOF feature, this camera will overwrite any previous DPOF settings made by other products.

SELECT: COUNT: SET:

SELECT: COUNT:

CANCEL:

DPOF SET MULTI

CANCEL:

SET:

Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting) (Continued)

PLAY

DELETE PROTECT DPOF SLIDESHOW AUDIO DUB.

RESIZE

SELECT: EXIT:

CANCEL ALL DPOF SETTINGS?

SETUP

SINGLE

MULTI

CANCEL

INDEX

SET:

CANCEL ALL DPOF

YES

[To cancel all settings]

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [DPOF] and then

press 1

Press 3/4 to select [CANCEL] and

then press 1

When this message is displayed

“CANCEL ALL DPOF SETTINGS?”, press 3/4 to select [YES]

Press the [

• All DPOF settings are cancelled.

[

Index setting/to cancel

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [DPOF] and then

press 1

Press 3/4 to select [INDEX] and

then press 1

When this message is displayed

“SET INDEX PRINT?”, press 3/4 to select [YES].

• When the index is already set, press to select [SET] or [CANCEL].

Press the [

• All images are set/cancelled.

REVIEW/SET]

]

REVIEW/SET]

button

3/4

SELECT: SET:

DPOF INDEX

SET INDEX PRINT?

YES

SELECT:

SET:

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]

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [PROTECT] and

then press 1

Select [SINGLE] and then press 1

Press 2/1 to select 1 image

Press the [REVIEW/SET] button.

PLAY SETUP

DELETE PROTECT DPOF SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. RESIZE

SELECT:

• Formatting the card will erase all the data on the card, even if you protect the images in this procedure.

• When trying to delete a protected file, these messages are displayed “THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED” or “SOME PICTURES CAN’T BE DELETED”. If you want to delete this file, cancel the protect setting first.

• The protect setting is effective only in this camera.

SET:

SINGLE

MULTI

CANCEL

EXIT:

Press the [MENU] button twice.

• The menu will disappear.

[Multi setting/to cancel, To cancel all settings]

The method is the same as in “Writing

the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting)”. (P66~P68)

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 [ ].

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [SLIDE SHOW]

and then press 1.

Press 3/4 to select [ALL]/[DPOF]

and then press 1

• [ALL]: for playing back all pictures [DPOF]:

PLAY

DELETE PROTECT DPOF SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. RESIZE

SELECT: SET:

DPOF SLIDE SHOW

SLIDE SHOW DURATION AUDIO DPOF SET CANCEL ALL

SELECT: SET:

SETUP

ALL

DPOF

EXIT:

1SEC.

CANCEL:

for playing back the DPOF set pictures

Press 3/4/2/1

• [DURATION]: it can be set among 1, 2, 3 and 5 seconds.

• [AUDIO]: it can be set to [ON] or [OFF]. By setting it to [ON], it is possible to play back the still pictures with audio in slide show.

• [DPOF SET] (Only when setting to [DPOF]): You can select the pictures you want to set to the Slide Show.

• [CANCEL ALL] (Only when setting to [DPOF]): You can delete the pictures that have been set to the Slide Show.

Press 3/4 to select [SLIDE SHOW].

Press 1

• The slide show starts.

• By pressing the [MENU] button, it stops.

for setting below.

DPOF SLIDE SHOW

START SLIDE SHOW

STOP:

• 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 can play back in SD slide show with this camera. Read P90.

• Images that are set DPOF with the supplied software [SD Viewer for DSC] recorded on the CD-ROM cannot be played back in DPOF slide show with this camera. Set DPOF on this camera.

• When using the DPOF feature, this camera will overwrite any previous DPOF settings made by other products.

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.

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [AUDIO DUB.]

REVIEW/SET]

3/4

to select [YES]

REVIEW/SET]

PLAY

DELETE PROTECT DPOF SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

RESIZE

SELECT: SET

AUDIO DUB.

SETUP

EXIT

and then press 1

By pressing the [

button, audio recording starts. (1111 Microphone)

• When audio has already been recorded, after the audio dubbing the original audio is overwritten.

• When audio has already been recorded, this message is displayed “OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?”. Then press and after pressing the [REVIEW/SET] button, the audio recording starts.

By pressing the [

button, the audio recording stops

• Even if you do not press the [REVIEW/SET] button, after about 10 seconds the audio recording stops automatically.

Press the [MENU] button twice.

• The menu will disappear.

• The audio dubbing cannot be used with pictures

with the quality set to TIFF [ ].

• The audio dubbing cannot be used with motion images.

CANCEL START:

Resizing the Recorded Pictures

It is possible to reduce the recorded picture size. This function is useful if you want to reduce the volume of the picture for attaching to an e-mail or uploading on web-site.

[Preparations]

• Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ].

• Play back the picture for which you want to

PLAY SETUP

DELETE

PROTECT DPOF SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

RESIZE

SELECT:

RESIZE

SET

EXIT

change the size. (Note: for pictures in a size lower than [640 that is not 4:3, it is not possible to resize)

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [RESIZE] and

then press 1. Press 3/4 to select the size

• : 1600 a 1200

• : 1120

•

Press the

the size When this message is displayed

“DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?”, press 3/4 to

Press the [

Press the [MENU] button.

• The menu will disappear.

480] or with an aspect ratio

840

: 640 a 480

[REVIEW/SET]

select

REVIEW/SET]

button to set

[YES] or [NO]

button

CANCEL

RESIZE

• It may not be possible to resize the pictures recorded with other equipments.

• Motion images or TIFF pictures cannot be resized or pictures cannot be enlarged.

Trimming the Recorded Pictures

It is possible to cut off the unnecessary parts of the picture (trimming), and enlarge the remainder parts of the picture.

[Preparations]

• Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ].

• Select the picture you want to trim.

Press the [MENU] button.

PLAY

PROTECT DPOF SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

RESIZE TRIMMING

SELECT:

TRIMMING

CANCEL SET:

SET

SETUP

EXIT

Press 3/4 to select [TRIMMING] and

then press 1.

Press 3/4 to select the size

• : 1600 a 1200

• : 1120

: 640 a 480

•

Press the [

Press 3/4/2/1 to

Press the [

When this message is displayed

“DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?”, press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO].

Press the [

840

REVIEW/SET]

shift pictures.

REVIEW/SET]

button

button to set

button

TRIMMING

CANCEL

TRIMMING:

Press the [MENU] button.

• The menu will disappear.

• You cannot operate trimming on pictures recorded with other equipment.

• Motion images or TIFF pictures cannot be trimmed or enlarged.

• Trimming is not possible for pictures with audio or pictures with a size of [640

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 [ ].

PLAY SETUP

DPOF SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. RESIZE TRIMMING FORMAT

SELECT:

SET

FORMAT

DELETE ALL DATA

ON THE MEMORY CARD?

YES

EXIT

• During formatting, do not turn the power off.

• When the card is formatted by PC or other

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 3/4 to select [FORMAT] and then press 1.

When this message is displayed “DELETE ALL DATA ON THE MEMORY CARD?”, press 3/4 to select [YES].

Press the [

REVIEW/SET]

button

• The card is formatted.

• After formatting, recorded images and any

other data cannot be recovered.

equipment, format the card on the camera again.

SELECT:

EXIT:

• If the card cannot be formatted, consult your dealer.

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.ca

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 1 to open the setup menu

Press 3/4 to select [MONITOR]

Press 2/1 to adjust the brightness

Press the [

• The menu will disappear.

MENU] button.

SET

SETUP

2 MIN.

EXIT

REC

MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE NO. RESET CLOCK SET

SELECT:

• 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 [ ]).

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 1 to open the setup menu

Press 3/4 to select [AUTO REVIEW]

REC

MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE NO. RESET CLOCK SET

SELECT:

SET

SETUP

2 MIN.

EXIT

Press 2/1 to select [

Press the

[MENU] button.

• The menu will disappear.

ON].

• In burst mode [ ] or auto bracket, only the first recorded picture is displayed.

• Even when setting the auto review to [ON], it is not available in motion image mode [ ].

• When recording in burst mode [ ], auto bracket, TIFF or still picture with audio modes,

the auto review is set to [ON].

Setting up the Operational Sound

It is possible to set the sound volume when the menu operations are done.

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 1 to open the setup menu

Press 3/4 to select [BEEP].

Press 2/1 to adjust the operational

sound volume.

Press the [MENU] button.

• The menu will disappear.

REC

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE

NO. RESET CLOCK SET

SELECT:

SET

SETUP

2 MIN.

EXIT

Setting up the Power Save Mode

When setting this mode, the camera, if it is not operated for about 2, 5 or 10 minutes, it is automatically turned off.

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 1 to open the setup menu

Press 3/4 to select [POWER SAVE]

Press 2/1 to

• You can choose among [2 MIN.], [5 MIN.] and [10 MIN.].

• If selecting [OFF], the power is not turned off automatically.

Press the [MENU] button.

• The menu will disappear.

REC

MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE NO. RESET CLOCK SET

SELECT: SET

SETUP

2 MIN. 5 MIN.

EXIT

• If you want to cancel the power save mode, turn the power switch to [ON] again after turning it to [OFF], or press the shutter button.

• When using the AC adaptor, the power save mode is not available.

• In power save mode, or if the battery charge is low and you have to charge it, turn the

camera off and connect the AC adaptor to the camera DC IN socket. If connecting the AC adaptor when the power switch is set to [ON], the camera may not function correctly.

choose

the

setting time.

Resetting the File Number

As the file numbers are recorded sequentially by the camera, when you use some cards (SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard), it may 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 [ ]).

Press the [MENU] button.

Press 1 to open the setup menu

REC

MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE NO. RESET CLOCK SET

SELECT:

SELECT: EXIT:

SETUP

2 MIN.

SET EXIT

NUMBER RESET

RESET FILE NO. IN THE CAMERA?

YES

Press 3/4 to select [

then press 1

When this message is displayed

“RESET FILE NO. IN THE CAMERA?”, press 3/4 to select [YES].

Press the [

set.

Press the [MENU] button.

• The menu will disappear.

NO. RESET

REVIEW/SET]

] and

button to

Playing Back Images with a 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.

Connect

socket of the camera.

Connect the A/V cable to the video in

and the audio in sockets of the TV

Turn the television on and select

external input

Turn the camera on and then set the

operational mode dial to playback

[]

• The image is displayed on the television.

Yellow: to the video in socket

Viewing images in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the menu, you can view images on the TV in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system.

• Even if you set menu selection for [VIDEO OUT] to [PAL], the output signal is still NTSC

system.

• Do not use any other cables except the supplied one.

• Read the TV operating instructions too.

White: to the audio in socket

the A/V cable to the A/V OUT

After Use

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

Turn the power switch to [OFF]. (P18)

Eject the card

Remove the battery

Attach the lens cap

. (P16)

. (P13)

. (P20)

Connecting to a PC

[Preparation]

Only if using Windows Second Edition, start the supplied CD from PC and install the USB driver.

• For further information, read the supplied

• When connecting to a PC it is recommended that

• When connecting the PC, the display of the LCD

98 or Windows® 98

operating instructions for USB connection kit.

Connect the camera to PC via supplied USB cable.

• 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.

• If it is the first time you are connecting the camera to PC, the required driver is installed automatically in order to let the camera be recognized by the Windows Plug and Play, then it is shown on the [My computer] folder.

[Macintosh] The drive is shown on the screen.

you use the AC adaptor as the power source.

monitor is set to off. In this case, the status indicator lights. Moreover, when the PC accesses the card, the flash indicator also lights.

The Menu Items

SET

SETUP

EXIT

SETUP

2 MIN.

EXIT

REC

AE MODE W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY

SPOT AF AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE QUALITY D.ZOOM PICT.ADJ.

SELECT:

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW

BEEP

POWER SAVE

NO. RESET CLOCK SET

SELECT:

REC mode menu

• For items without number, refer to those with the same name.

AE MODE (P40, P41, P42)

W.BALANCE (P52)

SENSITIVITY (P54)

SPOT AF (P55)

AUDIO REC. (P37)

PICT. SIZE (P38)

QUALITY (P39)

D. ZOOM (P33)

PICT. ADJ. (P51)

REC mode setup menu

MONITOR (P77)

AUTO REVIEW (P78)

BEEP (P79)

POWER SAVE (P80)

NO. RESET (P81)

CLOCK SET (P28)

AAAA

The Menu Items (Continued)

Playback mode menu

• For items without number, refer to those with the same name.

PLAY

DELETE PROTECT DPOF

SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

RESIZE TRIMMING FORMAT

SELECT:

PLAY

MONITOR VOLUME BEEP POWER SAVE CLOCK SET

VIDEO OUT

SELECT:

SET

SETUP

EXIT

SETUP

2 MIN.

NTSC

EXIT

DELETE (P64)

PROTECT (P69)

DPOF (P66)

SLIDE SHOW (P70)

AUDIO DUB. (P72)

RESIZE (P73)

TRIMMING (P74)

FORMAT (P76)

Playback mode setup menu B 24

VOLUME (P60)

VIDEO OUT (P82)

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.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or images may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a microprocessor may adversely affect the digital camera, causing the disturbance of images and sounds.

• If the digital camera is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does not function properly, turn the camera off and detach the battery or AC adaptor and then connect the battery or AC adaptor again. Thereafter, turn the camera on.

Do not use the digital camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the digital camera.

• If the digital camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.

• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the digital camera for a long period of time.

When you use the digital camera on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the camera.

• Sand or dust may damage the digital camera or card. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing the card)

When you use your digital camera on a rainy or snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no water enters the digital camera.

• Water may cause the digital camera or card to malfunction. (Irreparable damage may occur)

• If sea water splashes onto the digital camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.

Do not use the digital camera for surveillance purpose or other business use.

• If you use the digital camera for a long period of time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction.

• The digital camera is not intended for business use.

Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the digital camera.

• The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.

• 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 to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn.

After use, be sure to take the card out, and detach the battery or pull out the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet.

• If the battery is left on the digital camera for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the battery will not function even after it is recharged.

ªªªª Optimal Use of the Battery

The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.

Be sure to detach the battery after use.

Be sure to detach the battery from the digital camera. (If it is left attached to the digital camera, a minute amount of current is consumed even when the digital camera power is off) If the battery is left attached to the digital camera for a long time, discharge takes place. The battery may become unusable after it is charged.

Dispose of an unusable battery.

• The battery has a limited life.

• Do not throw the battery into fire because it

may cause an explosion.

Always keep the terminals of the battery clean.

Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt, dust, or other substances. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the battery body and terminals are deformed. Attaching a deformed battery to the digital camera may damage the camera.

ª Condensation When condensation has taken place: Set the power switch to [OFF] and leave the digital camera in this condition for about 1 hour. When the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally.

ª Cautions for Storage Before storing the digital camera, take the card out and detach the battery. Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommended temperature: 15 to 25 oC, Recommended humidity:40 to 60 %)

Digital camera

• Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the camera.

• Do not leave the camera in places that expose it to high temperature.

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. To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you completely use up the charged capacity.

Card

• 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 places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated.

• Do not bend or drop the card. The card or the recorded content may be damaged.

• After use, be sure to remove the card from the digital camera.

• Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter it.

ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Ring

LCD monitor

• In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth.

• If the digital camera is extremely cold when you turn the power on, the image on the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 110,000 pixels. 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 picture.

Viewfinder

• Do not direct the viewfinder or lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged.

Lens ring

• Do not attach other conversion lenses on the lens ring; there is no mount to be used for the attachment.

• When you want to attach the tele conversion lens (DMW-LT52; optional) or wide conversion lens (DMW-LW52; optional), first of all, turn the lens ring counterclockwise. If the MC protector (DMW-LMC52; optional) is used, the lens ring can be mounted on the filter.

• If you push the zoom lever toward W during recording with the filter or conversion lens attached to the digital camera, 4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). For details, refer to the operating instructions of your accessories.

• 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.

SD Memory Card

• In the 100_PANA folder it is possible to record up to 999 images.

• In the MISC folder it is possible to record the files that have been set with DPOF settings.

DCIM

100_PANA

EXPORT

MISC

Warning Indications

[NO MEMORY CARD]

Insert the memory card.

[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]

Cancel the memory card lock.

[NUMBER OF PRINT IS OVER]

You have exceeded the number of images that can be set at once, with multi deleting, protect and DPOF settings.

[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]

Carry out playback after recording or after inserting the memory card with a 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.

[MEMORY CARD ERROR]

Failed access to memory card. Insert the card again.

[READ ERROR]

Data reading error. Play it back again.

[WRITE ERROR]

Data writing error. Turn the camera [OFF] and remove the card. Then insert the card and turn the camera back [ON]. Be sure camera is [OFF] before removing or inserting the card to avoid damaging the card.

[CAN’T BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] / [CAN’T BE SET ON SOME PICTURES]

If the image is not based on the DCF standard, it is not possible to set the DPOF.

[MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?]

The format of this card cannot be recognized by the camera. Format this again with the camera.

[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]

After cancelling the protect setting, you can delete or overwrite the image.

[THIS PICTURE CAN’T BE DELETED] / [SOME PICTURES CAN’T BE DELETED]

After cancelling the protect setting, you can delete the image.

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.

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.

2-2: Has condensation occurred?

Carrying the digital camera from a cold place to a warm place could cause condensation to form inside the camera. Wait until condensation disappears.

3: The image cannot be recorded.

3-1: Is the memory card inside? 3-2: The operational mode dial is not set

to REC mode.

3-3: There is no memory capacity left on

the card. Before recording, delete some images.

4: The image is not displayed on the

LCD monitor.

4: Is the LCD monitor set to off?

5: The LCD monitor is too bright or

dark.

5: Adjust the brightness of the LCD

monitor.

6: The display or images on the LCD

monitor are not focused.

6: Set the REC mode dial to the mode

corresponding to the distance to the subject.

7: The image cannot playback.

7-1: Is the memory card inside? 7-2: There is no image in the memory

card.

7-3: The operational mode dial is not set

to playback [ ].

8: The image is not displayed on the

television.

8-1: Is the camera correctly connected

with the TV? Check it.

8-2: Set the TV to video input mode.

9: When connecting to PC, images

cannot be transferred.

9: Check that the camera is correctly

connected to the PC.

Specifications

Digital Camera

Power Source: DC 9 V Power Consumption: 3.5 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to on)

Effective number of pixels 3.9 Million Pixels Image sensor 1/1.76 inch CCD, total pixel number 4,010,000

Lens Optical 3

Digital zoom Max 2 Focus Auto/Macro

Focus range Auto: 0.98 feet (30 cm) -

Shutter system Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter Burst recording 4 frames/second, Max 8 frames (standard)/

Motion image recording 320 ISO sensitivity AUTO/100/200/400 Shutter speed AUTO mode/Program AE (ISO AUTO mode):

White balance AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/Fluorescent/Flash

Exposure (AE) Program AE, Aperture-priority AE (A), Shutter-priority AE

Metering mode Multi/Spot LCD monitor 1.8 inch low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD

Optical finder Real-image zoom finder (with dioptor adjustment) (-2.8 -

Flash Built-in flash

Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

Information for your safety

2.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to off)

2.4 W (When playing back)

Complementary color filter

equivalent: 33-100 mm)/F2.0-2.5

Normal/Spot AF change

Macro: 0.2 feet (6 cm) (Wide)/0.66 feet (20 cm) (Tele) -

1.64 feet (50 cm)

4 frames (fine)

1/8 - 1/1,000 Program AE (ISO set)/Aperture-priority AE: 1 - 1/1,000 Shutter-priority AE: 8 - 1/1,000 Motion image mode: 1/30 - 1/1,000

/White set

(S) Exposure compensation (0.25 EV Step, -2 - +2 EV)

(110,000 pixels)

0.8 dioptor, field of view ratio 82 %)

flash range: (Wide) approx. 0.33 feet (10 cm) - 14.8 feet (4.5 m) (Tele) approx. 0.66 feet (20 cm) - 11.5 feet (3.5 m) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF

zoom, f=7-21 mm (35 mm film camera

(variable)

240 (with audio)

Recording size 2240 a 1680, 1600 a 1200, 1120 a 840,

Quality TIFF/Fine/Standard Recording file format Still Picture JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system)/TIFF (RGB),

Still picture with audio JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system)

Motion image Interface Digital USB Analog video/audio NTSC/PAL Composite/Audio line output (monaural) Terminal USB 5 pin Mini USB Analog video/audio DC IN EIAJ type 3 jack Dimensions (W

Weight Approx.10.9 oz/310

AC adaptor (Panasonic DE-877B)

Input USA&CANADA 120 V 60 Hz, 0.3 A

Output 9.0 V 1.0 A

H a D) 4.13 a 3.03 a2.58 inch/105 a 77 a 65.6 mm (excluding

Foreign 110 - 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A

480, 320 a 240 (Motion image mode)

640

DPOF corresponding

480 QuickTime Motion JPEG (still picture with

+ 640 audio) QuickTime Motion JPEG (motion image with audio)

2.5 mm jack

the projection part)

battery) Approx.14.1 oz/400

(excluding memory card and

(with memory card and battery)

Information for your safety

Battery pack (lithium-ion (Panasonic CGR-S602A)

Voltage/capacity 7.2 V, 1400 mAh

)

Information for your safety

Memo

Digital Camera Accessory System

Accessory#

CGR-S602A/1B Lithum Ion Battery

DMW-LA1

DMW-LW52

DMW-LT52

DMW-LC52

DMW-LMC52

RP-SDH512 RP-SDH256 RP-SD128 RP-SD064B

RP-SD032B RP-SD016B RP-SD008B

BN-SDCAPU/1B

Figure

Description

Conversion Lens Adaptor

Wide Conversion Lens

Tele Conversion Lens

Close-up Lens

MC Protector

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

SD USB Reader/Writer (compatible with MultiMediaCard)

BN-SDABPU/1B

SD PC Card Adaptor (compatible with MultiMediaCard)

*Please refer to page 15, concerning the battery charging time and available

recording time.

*NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please

consult your local dealer.

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers)

Please photocopy this form when placing an order.

1. Digital Camera Model #

2. Items Ordered

Your State & Local Sales Tax

3. Method of payment (check one)

Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)

VISA

MasterCard

Discover

(Please do not send cash)

4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)

Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms.

First Last

Street Address

City State Zip

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF

CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368

MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE

Credit Card #

Expiration Date

Customer Signature

Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES

VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER

[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]

20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032

THE FOLLOWING:

QuantityAccessory # Price Each Description

Shipping & Handling

Total Enclosed

Total Price

Subtotal

Phone#:

Day ( )

Night ( )

6.95

In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories.

Request for Service Notice

Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.

Request for Service Notice:

(USA Only)

Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:

Attn: Digital Camera Repair

Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number here.

In the unlikely event this product needs service.

• Please include your proof of purchase.

(Failure to due so will delay your repair.)

• To further speed your repair, please provide

an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.

Panasonic Services Company

1705 N. Randall Road

Elgin, IL. 60123-7847

Panasonic DMC-LC40PPS, DMC-LC40PPK, DMC-LC40 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Information for Your Safety

USB Driver End User License Agreement

Standard Accessories

Names of the Components

LCD Monitor Display

Quick Guide

Inserting the Battery

Charging the Battery

Connecting to an Electrical Outlet

Inserting the Card

Turning Power on/off

Adjusting the Optical Finder (Diopter Adjustment)

Attaching the Strap/Attaching the Lens Cap

Using the Tripod

Using the LCD Monitor

The Indicators

The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)

The Operational Mode Dial and the REC Mode Dial

Operating the Menu

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)

Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)

Checking the Last Picture (Review)

Recording Motion Images

Using the Optical Zoom

Using the Digital Zoom

Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Taking Pictures with Audio

Changing the Picture Size

Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio)

Taking Pictures with Program AE Mode

Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE

Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE

Taking Pictures with the Portrait Mode

Taking Pictures with the Landscape Mode

Taking Pictures with the Sports Mode

Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait Mode

Taking Pictures with the Spot Mode

Compensating the Exposure

Taking Pictures with Auto (AE) Bracket

Using the AF/AE Lock

Picture Adjustment (Contrast/Sharpness/Saturation)

Setting the White Balance

Setting ISO Sensitivity

Using the Spot AF

Taking Pictures with Macro Mode

Taking Pictures with Burst Mode

Using the Conversion Lens

Playing Back Still Pictures

Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio

9 Images Multi Playback

Using the Playback Zoom

Playing Back Motion Images

Deleting Images

Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting)

Protecting Images on the Card

Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback)

Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)

Resizing the Recorded Pictures

Trimming the Recorded Pictures

Formatting the Card

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness

Using the Auto Review

Setting up the Operational Sound

Setting up the Power Save Mode

Resetting the File Number

Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor

After Use

Connecting to a PC

The Menu Items

Cautions for Use

Warning Indications

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Digital Camera Accessory System

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form