Panasonic DMC-LC43 User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No.DMC-LC43PP

Before use, please read these

instructions completely.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Safety

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

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.>

Safety

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.

A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the

RBRC

Ni-MH

product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for

information on how to recycle this battery.

Safety

FCC Note: (U.S. only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure

continued 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.

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-LC43 Responsible party:Matsushita Electric

Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic

Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033

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-LC43

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 114,000 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.

Contents

Safety

Information for Your Safety ................ 2

Preparation

Standard Accessories ........................ 5

Names of the Components ................ 6

LCD Monitor Display .......................... 8

Quick Guide ..................................... 10

Charging the Batteries ..................... 11

Inserting the Batteries ...................... 12

Inserting the Card ............................ 17

Turning Power on/off........................ 19

Attaching the Strap .......................... 20

Using the LCD Monitor..................... 21

Using the Optical Viewfinder ............ 22

The Shutter Button

(Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)... 22

The Mode Dial.................................. 23

Operating the Menu ......................... 24

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) ... 25

Taking Pictures using

Landscape Mode ........................... 41

Taking Pictures using

Night Portrait Mode ........................ 42

Using the Color Effect Mode ............ 43

Taking Pictures using Spot Mode .... 44

Compensating the Exposure ............ 45

Taking Pictures using Auto

Exposure (AE) Bracket .................. 46

Using the AF/AE Lock...................... 47

Adjusting the Color Tone or the

Contrast (Picture Adjustment)........ 48

Setting the White Balance................ 49

Setting ISO Sensitivity...................... 51

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ... 52

Playback

Playing Back Still Pictures ................ 53

Playing Back Still Pictures

with Audio ...................................... 54

9 Images Multi Playback .................. 55

Using the Playback Zoom ................ 56

Playing Back Motion Images ............ 57

Recording images (basic)

Taking Pictures ................................ 26

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode ...... 28

Checking the Captured Picture

(Review) ........................................ 29

Recording Motion Images ................ 30

Using the Optical Zoom ................... 31

Using the Digital Zoom..................... 32

Taking Pictures using the

Built-in Flash.................................. 33

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer .. 35

Recording images (advanced)

Taking Pictures with Audio ............... 36

Changing the Picture Size ............... 37

Changing the Quality

(Data Compression Ratio)............. 38

Taking Pictures using

Macro Mode................................... 39

Taking Pictures using

Portrait Mode................................. 40

Editing

Deleting Images ............................... 58

Writing the Print Information to the

Card (DPOF Setting) ..................... 61

Protecting Images on the Card ........ 64

Technical use

Playing Back with Slide Show

(Automatic Playback).....................65

Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures

(Audio Dubbing)............................. 67

Resizing Recorded Pictures ............. 68

Trimming Recorded Pictures............ 69

Formatting the Card ......................... 71

Adjusting the LCD Monitor

Brightness......................................72

Using the Auto Review..................... 73

Setting up the Operational Sound .... 74

Setting up the Power Save Mode..... 75

Saving the Power Consumption

(Economy mode) ........................... 76

Resetting the File Number ............... 77

Initializing the settings...................... 78

Playing Back Images with a

TV Monitor..................................... 79

Connecting to a PC .......................... 80

USB DIRECT-PRINT ....................... 81

USB DIRECT-PRINT

(Single Picture).............................. 82

USB DIRECT-PRINT (DPOF) .......... 83

Using the AC Adaptor ...................... 84

After Use .......................................... 85

Troubleshooting ............................... 93

Specifications................................... 94

Digital Camera Accessory

Request for Service Notice

Limited Warranty

Customer Services Directory

Others

The Menu Items............................... 86

Cautions for Use .............................. 88

Message Indications ........................ 92

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

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía

Standard Accessories

Before using your camera, check the contents.

SD Memory Card (16MB) RP-SD016B (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”)

AA Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) Battery

5 USB Connection Cable

System........................................... 96

Order Form .................................... 97

(For USA Only)..............................98

(For USA Only) .............................. 99

(For USA Only) ............................ 101

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

A/V Cable K2KD3CB00001

K2KZ4CB00005

Battery Charger DE-894

CD-ROM VFF0183

Strap VFC3994

Preparation

Names of the Components

[Front View]

1 2 3 456

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Lens Optical Finder (P26) Flash Microphone (P30, P36, P67) Flash Sensor (P34) Self-timer Indicator (P35) Lens Cover

12 1613 14 15

[Top View]

Mode Dial (P23)

Zoom Lever (P31, P32)

Shutter Button (P22)

Single/Burst Mode Button (P52)

[Back View]

Optical Finder (P26)

Status Indicator (P19)

Flash/Access Indicator (P19)

DISPLAY Button (P21)

Power Switch (P19)

LCD Monitor (P8, P26)

MENU Button (P24)

Delete Button (P29, P58)

20 2/

Self-timer Button (P35)

21 4

/REVIEW/SET Button (P29)

22 1

/Flash Mode Button (P33)

23 3

/Exposure Compensation

2221201817 19

Button (P45) /Auto Bracket Button (P46)

25 26 27

Preparation

[Left View]

USB Socket (5pin) (P80)

A/V OUT Socket (P79)

DC IN Socket (P84)

Terminal Door (P84)

[Right View]

Strap Eyelet (P20)

Memory Card Door (P17)

Memory Card Slot (P17)

31 32

[Bottom View]

Tripod Receptacle

Battery Door (P12)

Preparation

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LCD Monitor Display

12 34 56 7

23 22

19 18

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F2.8 1/2

[In recording]

REC mode (P23)

Flash mode (P33)

White balance (P49)

ISO sensitivity (P51)

Picture size (P37)

Quality (data compression ratio) (P38)

Battery indicator (P15)

Frame/Time remain In motion image mode: XXX S

Camera shake alert (P27)

Recording indication

Audio REC (P36)

Zoom (P31, P32)

(digital zoom ON: )

Self-timer mode (P35)

Card access indication (P18)

AF area (P26)

Aperture indication/Shutter speed indication (P26)

Exposure compensation (P45)

Auto bracket (P46)

1617

8 9

Current date and time (P25)

• It is displayed for about 5 seconds after turning on the power or setting the clock.

: Spot AF area (P44)

: Spot metering target (P44)

Focus indication (P26)

Burst mode (P52)

Color Effect mode (P43)

Preparation

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12 5436

9 10 11 12

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[In Simple Mode recording]

Flash mode (P33)

Burst mode (P52)

Focus indication (P26)

Camera shake alert (P27)

Picture mode (P28)

Battery indicator (P15)

Frame/Time remain

Zoom (P31)

Recording indication

Self-timer mode (P35)

Card access indication (P18)

AF area (P26)

Current date and time (P25)

• It is displayed for about 5 seconds after turning on the power or setting the clock.

12 4 5 7

F2.8 1

[In playback]

Playback mode

DPOF (P61)

(White):

DPOF setting for printing

(Green):

DPOF setting for Slide Show

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

Protected image (P64)

Image with audio (P67)

Picture size (P37)

Quality (data compression ratio) (P38)

: In motion image mode In simple mode:

: ENLARGE

qk6q

/10k15cm

: 4

: INTERNET

Battery indicator (P15)

Folder/File number

Page/Total images

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

Recorded date and time

8 9

10 11

Quick Guide

Preparation

Prepare the following items.

• Camera

•Batteries (Ni-MH batteries/Alkaline batteries)

•Card

9,11

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored.

[Preparation]

1 Slide the door to the direction of the

arrow to open the battery door.

2 Insert the batteries into the camera.

(P12)

• Use the charged batteries when using Ni-MH batteries.

• Insert batteries observing the direction of the + and - polarities.

lose the battery door.

Slide the door to the direction of the arrow to open

the Memory Card door.

5 Insert the Card into the camera. (P17)

lose the Memory Card door.

[Recording]

7 Set the power switch to [ON]. (P19)

8 Set date/time. (P25)

9 Set the mode dial to Normal picture

mode [ ]. (P23)

10 Take a picture.

[Playback]

OFF ON

11 Set the mode dial to playback [ ].

12 Press 2/1 to select the picture you

SET

want to view. (P53)

Preparation

Charging the Batteries

1 Insert batteries into the charger.

2 Insert the charger into the electrical

outlet.

• The charge lamp starts.

3 Charge is completed when the charge

lamp is no longer illuminated.

• Confirm that batteries are inserted properly.

• Disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet after the charging is completed.

ª Environment/charge error

• Charge in a place with a surrounding temperature of 32 - 104 F (0 - 40 oC) (also temperature of the battery).

• When charging starts, the charge lamp lights. If after charging starts the charge lamp blinks, it indicates a charge error. In this case, remove the charger from the electrical outlet, take out batteries, check whether the surrounding temperature or the batteries are too hot or cold, and charge again. An error cannot be cancelled by turning the power off/on. If after charging again the charge lamp still blinks, consult your nearest servicenter.

• Use Panasonic AA Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) Batteries.

A lights and charge

Preparation

Inserting the Batteries

[Preparation]

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

and the lens is stored.

1 Slide the door in the direction of the

arrow to open the battery door .

2 Insert the batteries.

• Insert the new batteries.

• Insert batteries observing the direction of

the + and - polarities.

Slide the arrow to

• Do not peel off the protective sticker

door to

the direction of the

close the battery door.

• When the new batteries are inserted in the camera for more than 3 hours, the clock setting is memorized by the camera for about 3 months even after the batteries are removed. (The time may be shorter if the batteries are not charged sufficiently) When the clock setting is cancelled, please set the date/time again. (P25)

• When the card is being accessed, do not remove the batteries.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Preparation

ª Recommended batteries

Use

Panasonic AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride)

batteries (Optional)

. (We recommend that you use Panasonic

AA Alkaline

batteries)

• The performance of the batteries may vary depending on brand or storage terms/condition of the battery. And it may cause malfunction or the available recording time may become shorter.

• As the ambient temperature decreases, the battery performance and capacity may temporarily decrease. In such cases, remove the batteries, warming them in your pocket.

• The battery indicator may not be displayed correctly depending on the temperature or other conditions. Battery may be empty without indication.

Batteries that should not be used

Manganese batteries Nickel batteries

Ni-cd batteries Lithium batteries

• If the batteries listed above are used, improper operation can result and the following malfunctions can occur;

• Remaining battery time may not be displayed accurately.

• Camera may turn off prematurely.

• Data written to Memory Card can be damaged resulting in the loss of photos.

Nickel Manganese batteries

• If Nickel Manganese batteries are used, due to temperature variations, the battery display may not accurately display the remaining battery life. The camera may prematurely turn off even if there is sufficient battery life. The available time becomes extremely short in cold places, so use them after warming them in your pocket.

ª Batteries that cannot be used The following batteries cannot be used.

• Batteries where part or their entire outer covering jacket has been removed or partially peeled away.

• Batteries that have “flattened” ends that would prevent a proper connection from being made with internal battery contacts.

• All or part of the seal of batteries are

peeled off

• - polarity is flat

Preparation

ª Proper Care and Handling of the Batteries If you mishandle the batteries, leakage, generation of heat and fire or

explosion may occur. Observe the following cautions;

• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery or subject the battery to any extreme mechanical abuse.

• Do not heat or throw into the fire.

• Do not allow the battery contacts to touch metal objects.

• Do not subject the battery, battery connectors, or the camera to any direct moisture, especially salt water. This can cause corrosion of the metal surfaces.

• Do not peel off or remove the outer battery covering.

• Do not throw the batteries.

• Do not use batteries that appear mechanically damaged, swollen or show signs of leakage.

• Do not store batteries in high humidity or high temperature environments.

• Keep batteries away from small children.

• Do not install batteries backwards (reverse polarity). Serious damage or injury can result.

• Do not mix new batteries and old batteries.

• All batteries should be of the same brand, size, capacity. Avoid mixing batteries.

• If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the batteries.

• Following prolonged use, it is normal for the battery to be warm.

• As the ambient temperature decreases, the battery capacity and performance will decrease. This is normal. In such cases, remove the batteries and warm them in your pocket. Take special care not to allow the contacts to come into contact with metal objects in your pocket.

• If oxidation or any foreign substance is found on the battery contacts it could prevent the battery from making a good electrical contact. Operation could become intermittent. If this occurs, clean the battery contact with an ink eraser.

If any leakage from the battery is noted, avoid direct skin contact. Remove the battery and clean as much of the foreign substance as possible. Contact your local service center for assistance if necessary.

Preparation

ª Ni-MH Battery (Nickel Metal Hydride)

The battery charger should only be used with the Ni-MH batteries. Do

not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries. Please be aware of the following issues;

• If any oxidation or foreign substance is found on the battery contacts, the battery may not be charged correctly. Battery contacts can be cleaned with a soft cloth or ink eraser.

• Newly purchased rechargeable batteries or those which have not been used for a long period of time may not reach full capacity after one charge. The overall performance will increase after 2-3 discharge/charge cycles.

• Rechargeable batteries should be used to the point when the camera stops working. They should be recharged as soon as possible. Premature charging can cause “memory effect”, whereby the overall operating time can be decreased.

• Even during storage, rechargeable batteries will naturally discharge. We suggest charging before each use.

• Once batteries have reach full charge, avoid over charging them.

• Do not peel off or damage the covered seal.

• Read the Operating Instructions for the battery charger.

Ni-MH batteries If available time seems much shorter, purchase the new batteries.

• The battery’s life differs depending on the condition stored or used or environment.

have a limited life. The battery power decreases gradually over time.

ª Battery indicator

The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor. (This is not displayed when using AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1).)

: The battery power is sufficient

: The remaining power is low

: There is little remaining power

(blink): Replace the batteries

• The battery indicator may not be displayed correctly depending on the temperature or other conditions. As a result, even if the battery indicator is not empty, the power may be turned off. This is not a malfunction.

• Even if the battery power depletes when leaving them unused for a while, the battery power may recover. However, they will not be usable, so replace them to new ones once the battery power depletes.

Preparation

ª Available recording/playback time

Measured under the following conditions:

• Shooting once every 30 seconds, flash every other shot.

• Measured using supplied SD Memory Card.

• Temperature: 77 F (25°C)/Humidity: 60%

Batteries

Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries

Supplied batteries or Panasonic Alkaline batteries

• The times shown in the table are approximate times. The times may vary depending on the condition.

• Available recording/playback time varies depending on the batteries used.

Continuous recording/playback time (recordable number)

Recording with LCD monitor on Approx. 000 min. (equal to 000 still pictures)

Recording with LCD monitor off Approx. 0 h. (equal to 000 still pictures)

Playback time Approx. 0 h.

Recording with LCD monitor on Approx. 00 min. (equal to 000 still pictures)

Recording with LCD monitor off Approx. 0 h. (equal to 000 still pictures)

Playback time Approx. 0 h.

Inserting the Card

1,4

Preparation

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored.

[Inserting the card]

1 Slide the door in the direction of the

arrow to open the Memory Card door.

2 Insert the card all the way in until it

clicks.

• Check the direction of the card.

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

Slide the arrow to

door in

the direction of the

close the Memory Card door.

3,7

5,6

[Removing the card]

4 Slide in the direction of the arrow to

open the Memory Card door.

5 Press the card to release.

6 Pull the card out.

Slide the arrow to

• If you are using a MultiMediaCard type memory card and the Memory Card door cannot close, the card may be installed backwards. Remove the card and reverse it, then try to close the door again.

• If the Memory Card door cannot be completely closed, take the card out and insert it again.

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

• If the card is not fully inserted, the card may be damaged.

door in

the direction of the

close the Memory Card door.

Preparation

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ª Access to the card

When the card is being accessed, the flash/access indicator 1 and card access indication 2 lights.

When the flash/access indicator 1 and the card access indication 2 lights;

• Do not turn off the camera.

• Do not remove the batteries or pull out the card.

• Do not remove the AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1)

The card and the card contents may be destroyed and the camera may not operate normally. As there is a risk that the data on the card may be damaged or erased due to electrical noise, static electricity or the defects of camera/card, please back up your data on your PC using USB connection. (P80)

ª SD Memory Card (supplied)

and MultiMediaCard (optional)

The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. The reading/ writing speed of SD Memory Card is fast. 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

MultiMediaCard

• The reading/writing speed of MultiMediaCards is slower than SD cards. When MultiMediaCards are used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised.

• After recording motion images using the MultiMediaCard, the flash/access indicator and the card access indication may appear for a while, but this is not a malfunction.

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Preparation

Turning Power on/off

1,2

OFF ON

• When the power switch is turned on, do not hold the lens cover. If the lens cover does not open, [SYSTEM ERROR] is displayed. Turn the power switch off and on.

• Do not apply pressure to the lens when the lens tube comes out.

1 Set the power switch to [ON].

• The Status indicator 1 lights.

Set

the power switch to [OFF].

ª Status Indicator A Lights:

• When turning the Power switch to [ON].

Blinks:

• While the focus is being adjusted or the focus is not properly adjusted.

• When the card is not inserted.

• When no space is left on the card.

• When the remaining battery power is low. (blinks slowly)

ª Flash/Access Indicator B Lights:

• When accessing the card.

• When the flash fires. (It lights when the shutter is pressed halfway)

• When sending data to PC.

Blinks:

• When charging the flash.

• When setting the flash mode to forced off and recording in dark places. (blinks slowly)

Attaching the Strap

Preparation

1 Pass the top of the strap through the

strap eyelet 1.

2 Pass the opposite side of the strap

through its ring shaped part.

3 Pull the strap.

Preparation

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Using the LCD Monitor

Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button,

DISPLAY

[In recording]

[In playback]

the display of the LCD monitor changes as shown below.

10:00 NOV. 1.2

Preparation

Using the Optical Viewfinder

Parallax compensation mark

• If you take a picture of a subject at a distance between 2.3 feet (70 cm) and

3.94 feet (120 cm) with the zoom in tele position, match the top of the subject with the parallax compensation mark 1. When accurate framing is necessary, use the LCD monitor.

The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)

The shutter button is activated in 2 steps: “pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”.

Pressing halfway A

• Focus and exposure are locked.

Pressing fully B

• The picture is captured. In motion image mode, the recording starts.

• You can adjust volume of the operational sound in the menu. (P74)

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

Preparation

The Mode Dial

You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial.

: Playback (P53)

Playback recorded images.

: Simple mode (P28) Menu options are minimized and many settings are preset. This is a fast and easy way for beginners to start using the camera and become familiar with its many features.

: Normal Picture (P26) The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted.

: Macro mode (P39) When you take 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 1.64 feet (50 cm) (Tele), 0.33 feet (10 cm)(Wide).

: Portrait mode (P40) This mode allows you to easily achieve the depth of focus effect. The subject stands out in front of an unfocused background.

: Landscape mode (P41) You can capture sharp and crisp landscape photos easily. Please note that this mode is suitable for landscape farther than 32.8 feet (10 m) away and in daylight.

: Night portrait mode (P42) When you take pictures of, for example, your friends in front of beautiful night illumination scenery, this mode allows you to get the appropriate exposure for your subject as well as the background, using flash and slow shutter.

: Motion images mode (P30) Use this mode when recording motion images.

Preparation

Operating the Menu

The camera menu allows you to configure the Record and Playback modes, date and time, and various other operational sounds the camera produces. Follow these instructions.

[Preparation]

• Set the mode dial to the recording mode (except for [ ]) or the playback mode.

2,3,4

1,5

1/3

SETUP

REC

W.BALANCE PICT.SIZE QUALITY SPOT MODE

SELECT SET EXIT

REC

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ECONOMY

ECO

SELECT SET EXIT

SETUP

REC

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ECONOMY

ECO

SELECT SET EXIT

SETUP

REC

MONITOR

SETUP

2304

1/3

1 Press the [MENU] button.

• If you set the mode dial 1 to the

recording mode, the REC menu is displayed; if you set it to the playback mode, the playback menu is displayed.

2 Press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to choose the item.

4 Press 2/1 to set the item

5 Press the [MENU] button

• The menu will disappear.

AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ECONOMY

ECO

SELECT SET EXIT

Preparation

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)

If the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the date and time.

2,3,4,5

1,6

REC

BEEP NO.RESET RESET

CLOCK SET

SELECT SET EXIT

SETUP

4,5

CLOCK SET

You can go to the setup menu by pressing the [MENU] button while the message is displayed. You can set the year from 2003 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

2 Press 1 to make the setup menu

appear.

• In simple mode, skip this step.

3 Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET],

and then press 1.

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

2/3

and then press 1.

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

[Y/M/D].

6 Press the [

• The menu will disappear.

MENU] button 2 times.

7 Check if the date/time setting is

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

1:..0010

NOV

2003

M/D/Y

SELECT SET EXIT

• When the new batteries are inserted in the

camera for more than 3 hours, the time and date will be held for approximately 3 months if the battery is removed. If the batteries were not new, the time may not be retained properly. If the time/date setting is lost please reset it.

Recording images (basic)

Taking Pictures

2,3

2304

F2.8

1/250

Recording images (basic)

By only pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) will be automatically adjusted and the picture will be taken.

[Preparation]

• Insert the card. (P17)

• Set the power switch to [ON]. (P19)

1 Set the mode dial to normal picture

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 AF area 2 the shutter button halfway.

• When the focus is adjusted, the focus

indication [¥] 3 appears.

• When the focus indication flashes, the focus is not adjusted. Press the shutter button halfway to adjust the focus again.

• The shutter speed and the aperture value 4 are automatically adjusted and displayed on the LCD monitor.

• When the subject is out of the AF area, use the AF/AE lock. (P47)

on the LCD monitor, press

3 Press the shutter button fully to take

the picture.

• After taking a picture, when the auto review (P73) is set to [1SEC.]/[3SEC.], the picture is displayed on the LCD monitor for 1 or 3 seconds.

Recording images (basic)

• If you do not press the shutter button halfway, camera shake may occur or focus may not be adjusted properly.

• Even when the focus indication is displayed and the focus is properly adjusted, it will be cancelled if you release the shutter button. Press the button halfway again.

• When setting [ECONOMY] to [ON], if you do not operate the camera for approx. 15 seconds, the LCD monitor turns off. (If you press any button, the LCD monitor turns on)

• 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]. (P75)

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

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

• In the following cases, the focus may not be adjusted properly. 1 Recording a scene including subjects both near and far 2 Recording a scene through a dirty lens 3 Recording an illuminated subject 4 Recording in a dark place 5 Recording a moving subject 6 Recording a subject with a little contrast 7 Recording with camera shake

• We recommend that you set the clock setting again before taking pictures.

• When the brightness of the LCD monitor changes, such as while zooming or panning, you may hear a click sound from the lens or the image on the LCD monitor may change suddenly; this is not a malfunction. The sound is caused by the camera automatically adjusting the aperture value.

• When pressing the shutter button in low light/dark conditions, the LCD monitor display may become bright or whitish. However, the recorded picture will not be influenced. This function makes it easy to adjust the focus.

About camera shake

• Be careful to prevent camera shake when you press the shutter button.

• We recommend you use a tripod when the camera shake alert 1 appears.

Recording images (basic)

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode

• Offers simplified menu for ease of use.

• The picture size is easy to select.

• The icons on the display are larger.

We recommend you use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture.

2,5 3,4

PICT.MODE

ENLARGE

SELECT SET EXIT

4"t6"/10t15cm

AUTO REVIEW BEEP CLOCK SET

OFF

1 Set the mode dial to Simple mode [ ].

2 Press the [MENU] button.

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

•

[AUTO REVIEW] (P73)

•

[BEEP] (P74)

•

[CLOCK SET] (P25)

4 Press 2

[4qa6q/10a15cm], [INTERNET].

ENLARGE

qa6q/10a15cm 1280k960

INTERNET

• [ENLARGE] Selection is intended for situations when large printing is desired. The camera is preset to [2304a1728] in [Fine] picture mode.

•[4qa6q/10a15cm] Selection will offer an easy way to produce small “general purpose” prints.

• [INTERNET] Selection favors smaller file size, optimized for home page and e-mail use.

1 to select [ENLARGE],

2304

640

k1728

k480

Fine

Standard

5 Press the [MENU] button.

6 Take a picture.

• The burst mode is available only with the low speed. (P52)

• If the distance between the camera and the object is beyond the recordable range (Tele: 1.64 feet (50 cm) adjusted properly even if the focus indication 1 is lit.

• The settings (except for the clock setting) of the simple mode will not be applied to the other recording modes.

• Burst mode will not operate as described if a MultiMediaCard type Memory Card is used.

• Only the quality (data compression ratio) cannot be changed on the [PICT.MODE] menu.

, Wide: 0.33 feet (10 cm) -

), the focus may not be

Recording images (basic)

Checking the Captured Picture (Review)

After taking a picture, the Auto review (P73) feature will cause the captured picture to be displayed on the LCD monitor for the designated time - 1 or 3 seconds. You may also check the picture using the method described below.

1 After taking a picture, press the

4/[REVIEW/SET] button.

• The last captured picture is displayed for about 5 seconds. If you rotate the zoom

1,3

DELETE THIS PICTURE?

YES NO

SELECT SET

REVIEW1

DELETEEXIT

REVIEW4

DELETE

DELETE SINGLE

MULTI/ALL

lever towards [ ], the captured picture is zoomed 4 times (A) and 8 times if you rotate it once again. You can also change the position with 3/4/2/1.

• You can check the previous or following picture with 2/1.

ª Erasing the captured picture

during the review

2 Press [ ].

3 When the message [DELETE THIS

PICTURE?] is displayed, press 2 select [YES].

Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET]

• The picture is erased.

• Once erased, pictures cannot be recovered.

• Multi images or all images can be deleted. Read pages 59, 60 to operate them.

• Press the shutter button halfway to cancel the review.

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

button.

1 to

Recording images (basic)

Recording Motion Images

With this camera you can also record motion

2,3,4

images. (If using the supplied 16MB SD Memory Card, it is possible to record for up to about 80 seconds)

1 Set the mode dial to motion image

mode [ ].

2 Center the subject on the LCD monitor

and press the shutter button halfway.

• When the focus is adjusted, the focus

indication 2 [¥] appears.

3 By pressing the shutter button fully,

the recording starts.

• The audio REC starts simultaneously.

(1 Microphone)

4 By pressing the shutter button fully

again, recording stops.

• If during the recording the memory of the card becomes full, the recording is stopped automatically.

• Audio cannot be played back from this camera. Connect to a television or PC to play back audio.

• The picture size is fixed to 320a240 pixels.

• 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 card access indication and the flash/access indicator may appear for a while, but this is not a malfunction.

• After recording starts, the auto focus/zoom/white balance/aperture values are locked (with the first frame).

• Recording could suddenly stop when recording motion images with cards other than a Panasonic SD Memory Card.

• When the motion image recorded with this camera is played back on other equipment, the quality of pictures and sounds may be deteriorated or pictures may not be able to be played back.

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

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