Panasonic DMC-LC70PP, DMC-LC50PP, DMC-LC80PP User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No.DMC-LC80PP

DMC-LC70PP DMC-LC50PP

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.

• The screens in these instructions are displayed as illustrated in DMC-LC70.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTION

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

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-LC80

DMC-LC70 DMC-LC50

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

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. 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 pictures.

Contents

Safety

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

Preparation

Standard Accessories ......................... 6

Names of the Components ................. 7

Quick Guide ........................................ 9

About the Battery .............................. 11

Inserting the Batteries ....................... 16

Removing the Batteries..................... 17

About the Card.................................. 18

Inserting the Card.............................. 19

Removing the Card........................... 20

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)..... 21

Setup Menu....................................... 23

Using the LCD Monitor...................... 27

About the Histogram

(DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) ............... 28

The Mode Dial................................... 29

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures ................................. 30

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode........ 34

Checking the Recorded Picture

(Review) ........................................ 38

Using the Optical Zoom..................... 39

Taking Pictures using

the Built-in Flash............................ 40

Compensating the Exposure............. 43

Taking Pictures

using Auto Bracket ........................ 44

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.... 45

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .... 46

Playback (basic)

Playing Back Pictures........................ 47

9 Pictures Multi Playback .................. 48

Using the Playback Zoom ................. 49

Deleting Pictures............................... 50

Recording pictures (advanced)

Taking Pictures using

Economy Mode.............................. 53

Taking Pictures using

Macro Mode................................... 54

Taking Pictures using

Portrait Mode................................. 55

Taking Pictures using

Landscape Mode ........................... 56

Taking Pictures using

Night Portrait Mode........................ 57

Recording Motion Images ................. 58

Setting the White Balance................. 60

Setting the White Balance manually

(White set) .....................................61

Finely Adjusting

the White Balance.......................... 62

Setting ISO Sensitivity....................... 63

Changing the Picture Size................. 64

Changing the Quality......................... 65

Taking Pictures using Spot Mode...... 66

Taking Pictures with Audio

(DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) ............... 67

Using the AF Trigger

(DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) ............... 68

Using the Digital Zoom ......................70

Using the Color Effect ....................... 71

Adjusting the Quality of the Picture

(Picture Adjustment) ...................... 72

Creating Flip Animation

(DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) ............... 73

Playback (advanced)

Playing Back Pictures with Audio

(DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) ............... 76

Playing Back Motion Images ............. 77

Rotating the Picture........................... 78

Setting the Picture to be Printed

and the Number of Prints

(DPOF Print Setting)...................... 79

Preventing Accidental Erasure

of the Picture ................................. 84

Playing Back with Slide Show........... 86

Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures

(Audio Dubbing)

(DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) ............... 88

Resizing the Pictures ........................ 89

Trimming the Pictures....................... 91

Formatting the Card.......................... 93

Playing Back Pictures

with a TV Screen ........................... 94

Before Connecting with USB

Connection Cable .......................... 95

Connecting to a PC

(Mass Storage) .............................. 97

Connecting to a PC (PTP)................. 98

Connecting to a Printer ................... 100

Using a Printer (PictBridge)............. 101

Using a Printer

(USB DIRECT-PRINT) ................ 103

Others

After Use ......................................... 105

Screen Display ................................ 106

Cautions for Use.............................. 109

Approximate number of recordable

pictures and the size.................... 112

Message Display............................. 113

Troubleshooting............................... 114

Specifications.................................. 116

Digital Camera Accessory

System......................................... 118

Digital Camera Accessory

Order Form

(For USA Customers)..................119

Request for Service Notice

(For USA Only)............................ 120

Limited Warranty

(For USA Only)............................ 121

Customer Services Directory

(For USA Only)............................ 123

Index................................................ 124

Guía española de uso rápido .......... 126

Preparation

Standard Accessories

Before using your camera, check the contents.

∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB)

(DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) RP-SD016B

SD Memory Card (8 MB)

(DMC-LC50) RP-SD008B (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”)

∫ Batteries

AA Alkaline batteries (LR6)

∫ AV C abl e

(DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) K1HB08CD0003

∫ USB Connection Cable

K1HB08CD0008

∫ CD-ROM

∫ Strap

VFC4057

∫ Video Cable (DMC-LC50)

K1HB08CD0006

Preparation

Names of the Components

13 4

10 Mode Dial (P29)

8 910 11

11 Single/Burst Mode Button (P46) 12 Cursor buttons

13 [MENU] Button (P23) 14 [DISPLAY] Button (P27, 35, 83) 15 Delete (P50)/[FOCUS] (P68) Button

15 14 13 12

1 Strap Eyelet 2 Self-timer Indicator (P45) 3Flash 4 Lens 5 Lens Cover

6 LCD Monitor (P27, 35, 106) 7 Optical Finder 8 Power Indicator (P31) 9 Status Indicator

(P18, 31, 42)

2/Self-timer Button (P45) 4/REVIEW/SET Button (P38) 1/Flash Mode Button (P40) 3/Exposure Compensation (P43)/

Auto Bracket (P44)/White Balance Fine Adjustment (P62) Button

(DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) Delete Button (P50) (DMC-LC50)

16 17 18

16 Lens Barrel (P32) 17 Microphone (P58, 67)

(DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) 18 Zoom Lever (P39, 70) 19 Shutter Button (P10, 30) 20 Power Switch (P10, 30)

Preparation

(DMC-LC50)

(DMC-LC80)(DMC-LC50) (DMC-LC70)

25 26

21 Terminal Cover 22 [DC IN] Socket * 23 [DIGITAL] (P97, 98, 100)/

[AV OUT] (P94) Socket

(DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

[DIGITAL] (P97, 98, 100)/

[V.OUT] (P94) Socket

(DMC-LC50) 24 Card Door (P19, 20)

* When you use the AC adaptor

(optional, DMW-AC1), do not extend the DC cable connected to the camera out too far.

25 Tripod Receptacle 26 Battery Door (P16, 17)

Preparation

Quick Guide

• Charge the batteries before using (when using Ni-MH batteries).

• Prepare the Camera/New Batteries/Card.

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

ª Preparation

1 1 Open the battery door.

2 Insert the batteries. (P16)

2 Close the battery door.

3 1 Open the card door.

2 Insert the card. (P19)

4 Close the card door.

ª Recording

Preparation

ª Playback

5 1 Turn the camera on.

2 Set the clock. (P21) 3 Select Normal picture mode

[].

6 Take a picture. (P30)

7 1 Select Playback mode [ ].

2 Select the picture you want to

view. (P47)

• Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or other items.

1 Correct 2 Incorrect

Preparation

About the Battery

ª Recommended batteries

Use Panasonic AA Alkaline batteries batteries (nickel-metal hydride) (HHR-3EPA or HHR-3EPC) (We recommend that you use Panasonic batteries.)

• The performance of the batteries may vary depending on brand or storage terms/condition of the battery. 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.

• We recommend turning the camera off frequently while recording to maintain the power of the battery for a long time.

• When using the camera outdoors, we recommend using new Alkaline batteries. If you will be using the camera for a long period of time, using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is more practical.

• The exhausted batteries may recover the performance when they are left for some period of time. However, they cannot be used for a long time. Be sure to replace with new batteries.

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.

Batteries that remaining battery life is not displayed correctly

Nickel Manganese batteries (Oxy Alkaline batteries)

• The remaining battery life of the Nickel Manganese battery may be displayed as full on the battery indicator [ ] because of its characteristics even if it is considerably consumed. Moreover, the camera may be turned off with the indication on the battery indicator full [ ] without warning. This is not a malfunction.

(LR6GA or LR6GC) or AA Ni-MH

Preparation

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

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.

• When you replace 2 batteries, use two of the same type.

• 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 reached 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 have a limited life. The battery power decreases gradually over time. If available time seems much shorter, purchase new batteries.

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

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

(Blinks in red): Replace the batteries

When using new Ni-MH batteries, the battery indicator may not be displayed correctly because of the characteristic of the batteries, not because of a malfunction. If you repeatedly discharge and charge the batteries fully, the battery indicator will be displayed correctly.

• 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 with new ones once the battery power depletes.

Preparation

ª About the Battery Consumption

Recordable number under CIPA Standards

Batteries Recordable number Panasonic Alkaline batteries

(supplied)

Approx. 160 still pictures

Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries (Optional: HHR-3EPA or

Approx. 320 still pictures

HHR-3EPC)

Measured under the following conditions:

• Temperature: 73.4°F (23°C) / Humidity: 50

, LCD monitor is on

• Using the supplied SD Memory Card

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

• Recording once every 30 seconds, flash every other recording.

• Activating zoom from Tele to Wide and vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off per 10 recordings/Leave the camera until the battery is cooled down.

Recordable number under low temperature

(Temperature: 32°F (0°C)/Other recording conditions are the same as specified in CIPA Standards.)

Batteries Recordable number Panasonic Alkaline batteries

(supplied)

Approx. 40 still pictures

Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries (Optional: HHR-3EPA or

Approx. 300 still pictures

HHR-3EPC)

• Please note that the performance and capacity of the alkaline battery is significantly decreased in low temperature conditions.

Preparation

Recordable number when the LCD monitor is turned off

(The LCD monitor is off/Other recording conditions are the same as specified in CIPA Standards)

Batteries Recordable number Panasonic Alkaline batteries

(supplied)

Approx. 400 still pictures

Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries (Optional: HHR-3EPA or

Approx. 850 still pictures

HHR-3EPC)

• The remaining battery life lasts longer when you use the camera with the LCD monitor turned off.

Continuous playback time

Batteries Continuous playback time Panasonic Alkaline batteries

(supplied)

Approx. 280 min.

Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries (Optional: HHR-3EPA or

Approx. 340 min.

HHR-3EPC)

Suggestions/Tips

• The numbers and times shown in the table may vary depending on the condition.

• Recordable number/playback time varies depending on the batteries used.

• We recommend turning the camera off frequently while recording to maintain the power of the battery for a long time.

• CIPA is an abbreviation for Camera & Imaging Products Association.

Preparation

Inserting the Batteries

Preparation

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

• Use AA Alkaline batteries or AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride).

1 Slide the door in the direction of

the arrow to open the battery door.

2 Insert the batteries.

3 Slide the door in the direction of

the arrow to close the battery door.

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

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

Preparation

Removing the Batteries

Preparation

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

1 Slide the door in the direction of

the arrow to open the battery door.

2 Remove the batteries.

3 Slide the door in the direction of

the arrow to close the battery door.

Suggestions/Tips

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

• After the fully charged batteries or new batteries have been inserted for more than 3 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for 3 months after the batteries are removed. (The time may be shorter if the batteries are not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. (P21)

• Do not remove the card or the batteries when the card is being accessed. (P18)

• Be sure to remove the batteries after the power indicator is turned off. Otherwise, the setting may be cleared.

About the Card

Preparation

ª Access to the card

While the card is being accessed, the status indicator 1 and card access indication 2 light.

1600

When the status indicator 1 and card access indication 2 light, do not:

• turn the camera off.

• remove the batteries or the card.

• do not remove the AC Adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1).

The card and the card contents may be damaged and the camera may not operate normally.

It is possible that data stored on the card can be damaged due to accidental erasure, static electricity, electrical noise or a defective card. We recommend storing precious data to your PC’s hard drive. (P97, 98)

ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and

MultiMediaCard (optional)

The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external memory cards. The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch that can inhibit writing and formatting a card. (When the switch is slid to 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

Suggestions/Tips

• The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised.

• After recording motion images using the MultiMediaCard, the status indicator and 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

Inserting the Card

Preparation

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

1 Open the card door.

2 Insert the card all the way in until

it clicks.

• Insert the card, pressing gently until it locks in place. If the card will not insert freely, it may be reversed. Do not force the card.

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

3 Close the card door.

Preparation

Removing the Card

Preparation

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

1 Open the card door.

2 Push the card until it clicks, then

pull the card out upright.

Suggestions/Tips

• The card may be damaged if it is removed while the camera is on.

• Do not remove the card or the batteries when the card is being accessed. (P18)

• If the card door cannot be completely closed, remove the card and insert it again.

• If the card cannot be fully inserted, check the direction of the card.

• We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card)

• The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

3 Close the card door.

Preparation

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)

ª Initial setting

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the clock setting screen appears.

PLEASE SET THE CLOCK

CLOCK SET

When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears. Set the clock on it.

1 Select [CLOCK SET] from the

[SETUP] menu. (P23)

REC SETUP

NO.RESET RESET

CLOCK SET

USB

USB MODE

ass Storage

EXITSETSELECT

WBWB

2 Set date and time.

CLOCK SET

MAR

10 00

M/D/Y

11 2004

WB WB

• 2/1: Select the desired item.

• 3/4: Set the date and time.

EXITSETSELECT

Preparation

3 Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D].

CLOCK SET

10:001

MAR

.1 1.2004

M/D/Y

EXITSETSELECT

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.

• Check if the clock setting is correct, after turning the camera off and on.

ª Date Printing

• You can set the date printing in DPOF print setting on this camera. (P83)

• Using the supplied software, [SD Viewer for DSC], it is possible to have the date imprinted on the picture. For details, please read the supplied operating instructions for PC connection.

• When you go to a photo studio for printing, be sure to order the printing of the date. For further information, ask the photo studio. Depending on the studio, it may not be possible to print the date.

Suggestions/Tips

• You can set the year from 2000 to

2099. The 24-hour system is used.

Setup Menu

Preparation

1 Turn the camera on.

• The power indicator 1 lights.

2 Press the [MENU] button.

REC

W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY

3 Select the [SETUP] Menu.

REC SETUP

MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE

SETUP

AUTO

1600

EXITSETSELECT

OFF

2MIN.

4 Select the desired item.

• When rotating the zoom lever 2 toward T, the page of the menu screen can be forwarded. (vice versa)

5 Set the desired value.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the

setting.

REC SETUP

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW

OFF 1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM

BEEP POWER SAVE

EXITSETSELECT

REC SETUP

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW

OFF 1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM

BEEP POWER SAVE

EXITSETSELECT

2MIN.

EXITSETSELECT

Preparation

You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu.

Menu Functions

MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.

AUTO REVIEW (Recording mode only)

• [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear.

• [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second.

• [3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 3 seconds.

• [ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. Then it is enlarged 4 times and appears for about 1 second.This mode is useful to confirm the focus.

• In Motion image mode [ ], auto review function is

not activated.

• When using burst mode or auto bracket, the auto review

function works while recording the data into the card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.)

• When using pictures with audio, the auto review function

works while recording the audio or the data into the card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

BEEP Set to the volume of operational sound.

• [ ]: The operational sound turns high.

• [ ]: The operational sound turns low.

• [ ]: The operational sound turns off.

The operational sound setting is also reflected on Simple mode [ ].

POWER SAVE (Except for the Economy mode)

The remaining battery life is extended by turning the camera off automatically while camera is not used.

• [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]:

The camera is automatically turned off if it has not been used for a predetermined amount of time. (Press the shutter button or turn the camera off and on to cancel the power save mode.)

• [OFF]: The camera is not automatically turned off.

• When using the AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1)/

connecting to a PC or printer/recording motion images/ playing back motion images/during Slide Show, the power save mode is not activated.

Preparation

Menu Functions

ECONOMY (Economy mode only)

The remaining battery life is extended by turning the LCD monitor off automatically while camera is not used. You can set the condition to turn the LCD monitor off when the Economy mode is selected.

• [LEVEL1]: If you do not operate the camera for about 15 seconds, the LCD monitor is turned off to save power.

• [LEVEL2]: If you do not operate the camera for about 15 seconds in recording mode, or if you do not operate the camera for about 5 seconds after you took a picture, the LCD monitor is turned off to save power.

NO.RESET (Recording mode only)

Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture from 0001 on the next recording. (The folder number is updated, and the file number starts from 0001.)

• The folder number can be assigned from 100 to 999.

When the folder number reaches 999, it cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere (P93).

• When you reset the formatted card or new card, the file

number is reset and the confirmation screen appears. If you select [YES] on the screen, the folder number is also reset to 100.

• The file number reset is also reflected on Simple mode

[].

RESET (Recording mode only)

The camera is reset to the initial settings. However, the file number, the clock setting and the setting on Simple mode

[ ] are not changed. CLOCK SET Change the date and time. (P21) USB MODE Set to the USB communication system. Set before

connecting to a PC or a printer. (P95)

Preparation

Menu Functions

VIDEO OUT (Playback

• [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.

• [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. (P94)

mode only) LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following

7 languages.

Set to the desired language with 2/1 and determine it with

• [ENGLISH]: The menu screen in English.

• [DEUTSCH]: The menu screen in German.

• [FRANÇAIS]: The menu screen in French.

• [ESPAÑOL]: The menu screen in Spanish.

• [ITALIANO]: The menu screen in Italian.

• [ ]: The menu screen in Chinese (Simplified).

• [ ]: The menu screen in Japanese.

• When you set to another language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

• The language setting is also reflected on Simple mode [].

Preparation

Using the LCD Monitor

ª Selecting the screen to be used

Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used.

• The [DISPLAY] button is not activated when the menu screen appears. When you press the [DISPLAY] button in playback zoom or in multi playback, you can switch whether you use the LCD monitor or not.

In recording mode

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F Display G Display with recording information

and histogram (DMC-LC80/ DMC-LC70)

H Non-display

ª Recording guide line

You can achieve balanced pictures by aligning the subject on the cross point of the horizontal and vertical guide lines. You can also take pictures easily by adjusting the horizon to the guide line.

A Display B

Display with histogram (DMC-LC80/ DMC-LC70)

C Non-display (Recording guide line) D Non-display E LCD monitor is turned off

¢Histogram

You can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size and the balance of subjects.

Preparation

About the Histogram (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

• A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.

• It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed.

• When the values are concentrated to the left as A, the picture is under exposed.

• When the values in the histogram are distributed as B, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is well-balanced.

• When the values are concentrated to the right as C, the picture is over exposed.

ª Example of histogram

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Suggestions/Tips

• When the photo flash is activated or when you record pictures in dark places, the histogram turns yellow because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.

• The histogram in the recording mode is an approximation.

• The histogram does not appear when in Motion image mode [ ], during multi playback and playback zoom.

• The histogram in recording and playback may not match each other.

• The histogram in this camera does not match the one displayed in image editing software on PC, etc.

A Under Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed

¢Histogram

Preparation

The Mode Dial

Select the desired mode turning the mode dial.

: Normal Picture mode (P30)

The aperture value and the shutter speed are automatically adjusted.

: Economy mode (P53)

The LCD monitor is automatically turned off to save the power when you do not operate the camera.

: Macro mode (P54)

This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 0.33 feet (10 cm) (Wide).

: Portrait mode (P55)

This allows you to make a subject stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue.

: Landscape mode (P56)

You can capture sharp and crisp landscape photos easily. Please note that this mode is suitable for landscape farther than 9.84 feet (3 m) away and in daylight.

: Night portrait mode (P57)

This allows you to record the subject clearly in front of beautiful night illumination scenery.

: Motion image mode (P58)

This allows you to record motion images.

: Simple mode (P34)

You can take pictures easily because you have only to set the minimum number of menus. This mode is for beginners.

: Playback mode (P47)

This allows you to play back recorded pictures.

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures

Preparation

• Insert the batteries. (P16)

• Insert the card. (P19)

Recording pictures (basic)

1 1 Turn the camera on.

2 Select Normal Picture mode

[].

2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point

you want to focus.

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3 Focus on the subject to take the

picture.

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• A: Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• B: Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

• The focus indication 2 turns on,

the AF area 1 turns from white to green and then the aperture value 3 and the shutter speed 4 are displayed.

• The subject is not focused

adequately when the focus indication 2 blinks and the AF area 1 turns red. Press the shutter button halfway and focus on the subject again.

Recording pictures (basic)

ª Correct posture for taking good

pictures

To take pictures without blurring:

• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• Check that the camera shake does not occur when pressing the shutter button halfway.

• After pressing the shutter button, keep the camera stationary until the picture appears on the screen. In the following cases, keep the camera stationary for a long time. – Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

[ ] (P40)

– In Night portrait mode [ ] (P57)

• Hold the camera firmly with your right hand.

• Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or other items.

1 Correct 2 Incorrect

• Hold the lower left of the camera with your left hand.

• Do not cover the microphone with your fingers or other items. (DMC-LC80/ DMC-LC70)

• Do not touch the lens barrel.

ª Power Indicator A

Lit:

• When turning the camera on.

Blinking:

• When the battery is exhausted.

ª Status Indicator B

Lit:

• When accessing the card.

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

• When sending data to PC.

Blinking:

• When charging the flash.

• When setting the flash mode to Forced OFF [ ] and pressing the shutter halfway in dark places, the status indicator blinks to warn of insufficient brightness. In this case, we recommend activating the flash or increasing the ISO sensitivity.

• When the card is not inserted.

• When there is no remaining capacity on the card.

• When the card is locked in the recording mode.

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

Recording pictures (basic)

ª Focusing

• You can focus on the subject up to a distance of 1.64 feet (50 cm).

• If you press the shutter button fully without prefocusing, pictures may be blurry or unfocused.

• When the subject is focused, the camera beeps 2 times. If not, it beeps 4 times. Refer to P24 if you want to turn the operational sound off.

• In the following cases, the camera cannot focus on subjects properly in Normal Picture mode. – When including both near and

distant subjects in a scene.

– When there is dirt on the glass

between the lens and the subject.

– When there are illuminated or

glittering objects around the subject. – When taking a picture in a dark place. – When the subject moves fast. – When the scene is poor in contrast. – When jitter occurs. – When recording a very bright subject. We recommend taking pictures using AF/AE lock (P33) or prefocus (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) (P68).

• Even if the focus indication appears and the subject is focused, it is canceled when you release the shutter button. Press the shutter button halfway again.

ª Exposure

• If the exposure is not adequate, the indication of the aperture value and the shutter speed on the screen turns red. (However, the aperture value and the shutter speed do not turn red when the flash is activated.)

• The brightness of the screen may differ from that of recorded pictures. In particular, when taking pictures in dark places with slow shutter, the subject looks dark on the screen, but the actual picture is bright.

• When most of the subjects in the screen are bright (e.g. blue sky on a clear day, snowy field, etc.), the recorded pictures may become dark. In this case, compensate the exposure. (P43)

ª Jitter (camera shake)

• When jitter could occur, the jitter alert 1 appears.

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• When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using a tripod. If you cannot use a tripod, be careful of how you hold the camera. (P31)

• Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button.

ª Care for the camera

• Check to make sure there is no stain or dirt on the lens.

• Do not touch the lens directly.

• Do not cause impact to the lens or lens barrel. (P7)

• When turning the camera on in the recording mode, the lens barrel comes out. Check to make sure there are no obstacles in front of the lens.

• Take care not to touch or stain the surface of the lens. When the lens becomes dirty or dust attaches to the lens, use a commercial blower brush to remove dust or dirt and wipe the lens with a dry, soft cloth. If you use solvents such as benzine, alcohol or thinner, the camera may be discolored or broken.

Recording pictures (basic)

• When using the camera in a sandy or dusty place, be careful not to let dirt, grit or seawater come into the camera.

ª AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/

AE: Auto exposure)

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When recording a picture of people with a composition such as in the above picture, you cannot focus on the subject because it is out of AF area in usual operation.

In this case,

1. Aim the AF area at the subject.

2. Press the shutter button halfway to fix

the focus and the exposure.

• When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.

3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway, move the camera as you compose the picture.

4. Press the shutter button fully.

• You can repeatedly retry AF/AE lock

before pressing the shutter button.

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Suggestions/Tips

• When brightness has changed due to the zoom or the movement of the camera, the lens may click and the picture on the screen may be drastically changed. However, the pictures are not affected. The sound is caused by automatic adjustment of the aperture. It is not a malfunction.

• When pressing the shutter button, the screen may become bright or whitish for a moment. However, the recorded picture will not be influenced. This function make it easy to adjust the focus.

• We recommend setting the clock again before taking pictures. (P21)

• When the time for power save is set (P24), the camera is automatically turned off if you do not operate within the set time. When operating the camera again, press the shutter button or turn the camera off and on.

• When you use the optical finder, the actual recording range become wider than the viewable range of the viewfinder. This is caused by the difference of position of the optical finder and the lens. This is not a malfunction. We especially recommend checking the recording range when you use the LCD monitor.

• When recording pictures within 1m of the subjects

• In Macro Mode (P54)

• When the digital zoom is activated. (P70)

• When you continuously take pictures in high temperatures, the recording interval may become longer due to the process to reduce picture noises.

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Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode

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

• Offering simplified menu for ease of use.

• The picture size is easy to select.

• The icons on the display are larger.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select [PICT.MODE].

PICT.MODE

ENLARGE

4"t6"/10t15cm E-MAIL

AUTO REVIEW BEEP CLOCK SET

SELECT

SET EXIT

• [AUTO REVIEW] [ON]: The recorded picture

automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second.

[OFF]: The recorded picture does

not automatically appear.

• [BEEP] []: The operational sound turns high. []: The operational sound turns low. []: The operational sound turns off.

• [CLOCK SET] (P21)

2 Select [ENLARGE],

[4qt6q/10t15cm] or [E-MAIL].

PICT.MODE

ENLARGE

4"t6"/10t15cm E-MAIL

AUTO REVIEW BEEP CLOCK SET

SELECT

SET EXIT

• [ENLARGE]: This selection is intended for situations when large printing (8qa10q, Letter etc.) is desired. The camera is preset to [2560a1920] (DMC-LC80)/ [2304a1728] (DMC-LC70)/ [2048a1536] (DMC-LC50) in [Fine] picture mode.

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

• [E-MAIL]: This selection favors a smaller file size, optimized for home page and e-mail use.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

3 Take the picture.

Recording pictures (basic)

ª Selecting the screen to be used

Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used.

BACKLIGHT

ª Picture size and quality in

[PICT.MODE]

2560a1920 pixels

ENLARGE (8qa10q, Letter etc.)

4qa6q/ 10a15cm

E-MAIL 640a480 pixels Standard

(DMC-LC80)/ 2304a1728 pixels (DMC-LC70)/ 2048a1536 pixels (DMC-LC50)

1280a960 pixels Fine

Fine

ª Other settings in Simple mode

MONITOR (P24):

• Fixed to [0] (standard).

POWER SAVE (P24):

• Fixed to [2MIN.].

• When you want to turn the camera on again, press shutter button or turn the camera off and then on.

• When you use the AC adapter (optional, DMW-AC1), the power save mode is not activated.

BACKLIGHT

A Display B Non-display C LCD monitor is turned off

Recording pictures (basic)

The Backlight Compensation in Simple Mode

Backlight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. The subjects such as people become dark when pictures are recorded in the backlight. If you press 3, compensating backlight ON indication [ ] appears and the backlight compensation function is activated. This function compensates the brightness of the subject darkened by the backlight by brightening the whole of the screen.

BACKLIGHT

• If you press 3 while the backlight compensation indication is displayed, it disappears and the backlight compensation function is canceled.

Suggestions/Tips

• The burst mode is available only with the low speed. (P46)

Number of recordable

pictures

ENLARGE (8qa10q, Letter etc.)

4qa6q/10a15cm max. 5 pictures

E-MAIL

max. 3 pictures

(DMC-LC70)/

max. 5 pictures

(DMC-LC80/

DMC-LC50)

max. 9 pictures

(DMC-LC80)/

max. 10 pictures

(DMC-LC70/

DMC-LC50)

• The recordable range is

1.64 feet (50 cm)– ¶ (Tele),

0.33 feet (10 cm)– ¶ (Wide).

• If the distance between the camera and the object is beyond the recordable range, the focus may not be adjusted properly even the focus indication is lit.

• The settings on the Simple mode [ ] are not applied to other recording modes except [CLOCK SET] and [BEEP].

• You cannot set the following items in the Simple mode [ ].

–NO.RESET – RESET –USB MODE – VIDEO OUT –LANGUAGE However, the setting on [NO.RESET] and [LANGUAGE] in setup menu is reflected to the Simple mode.

Recording pictures (basic)

• You cannot use the following functions in the Simple mode [ ].

– W.BALANCE – AUTO BRACKET –PICT.SIZE –QUALITY –SPOT MODE – AUDIO REC. – D.ZOOM – COL.EFFECT –PICT.ADJ.

– FLIP ANIM. However, the setting on [PICT.SIZE] and [QUALITY] corresponds to the setting on [PICT.MODE] (P35).

Recording pictures (basic)

Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)

Preparation

• In Motion image mode [ ], review function is not activated.

1 Press 4.

REVIEW1

DELETE4

EXIT

• The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds.

• Press the shutter button halfway or 4 to cancel the review.

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

• When the recorded pictures are too bright or dim, compensate the exposure. (P43)

2 Enlarge and shift the picture.

REVIEW4

•:1k>4k>8k

•:8k

• When you change the

ª Deleting the recorded picture

during the review

• Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

• Multi pictures or all pictures can be deleted. Read P51 or P52 for details.

(The button illustrated is from the DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70.)

>4k>1k

magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second to check where is enlarged.

DELETE SINGLE

DELETE THIS PICTURE?

YES NO

SELECT SET

MULTI/ALL

WBWB

DELETE

Recording pictures (basic)

Using the Optical Zoom

With this feature, you can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29)

ª To make subjects appear closer

(Tele)

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ª To make subjects appear further

away (Wide)

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Suggestions/Tips

• The picture may be slightly distorted according to the lens. The distortion will increase as you make subjects wider and closer.

• When using the zoom lens at high magnification, the quality of the picture can be enhanced if a tripod is used. At high magnification, even small movements can cause a slight decrease in picture sharpness.

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

ª Switching the flash setting

:AUTO The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition.

: AUTO/Red-eye reduction The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. It reduces the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appear red in photo flash) by lighting the flash at 1 second before actually recording the picture. Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.

: Forced ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording condition. Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction When you take a picture with a dark background landscape, it makes the shutter speed slow when the flash is activated, so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon. Use this when taking pictures of people in front of a dark background.

: Forced OFF Even in dark places, the flash is not activated. Use this when taking pictures in places where use of the flash is not allowed.

ª Available flash settings

Recording pictures (basic)

ª The available flash range to take pictures

ISO sensitivity

ISO50 (DMC-LC70/DMC-LC50)

ISO80 (DMC-LC80)

ISO100

ISO200

ISO400/AUTO

Wide 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 5.25 feet (1.6 m) Tele 1.64 feet (50 cm) –3.28 feet (1 m) Wide 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 6.89 feet (2.1 m) Tele 1.64 feet (50 cm) – 3.94 feet (1.2 m) Wide 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 7.87 feet (2.4 m) Tele 1.64 feet (50 cm) – 4.59 feet (1.4 m) Wide 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 10.8 feet (3.3 m) Tele 1.64 feet (50 cm) –6.56 feet (2 m) Wide 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 15.7 feet (4.8 m) Tele 1.64 feet (50 cm) – 9.19 feet (2.8 m)

Available flash range

• The available flash range is an approximation.

ª Shutter speed for each flash mode

Flash mode Shutter speed

Flash ON

1/60th – 1/2000th (Except for Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ])

ISO AUTO

Flash OFF

ISO 50

(°1)

/80(°2)/100/200/400

°1

:DMC-LC70/DMC-LC50

°2 :DMC-LC80

1 / 8t h– 1/2000th (Night portrait mode: 8 – 1/2000th)

2 – 1/2000th (Night portrait mode: 8 – 1/2000th)

Suggestions/Tips

• In Landscape mode [ ]/Motion image mode [ ], flash setting is fixed to the Forced OFF [ ].

• When using the flash in [AUTO] setting, the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from [ISO50] to [ISO400] (For DMC-LC80, the ISO sensitivity can be automatically adjusted from [ISO80] to [ISO400].). To avoid noise, decrease the ISO sensitivity.

• Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity when using the flash.

• If you bring the flash too close to the subjects, they may be distorted or discolored by its heat and lighting.

• Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items.

• If the subject is too close when using the flash, the picture may be over exposed.

Recording pictures (basic)

• When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using the flash.

• When you set to burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated.

• The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway.

• When the flash is being charged, the status indicator and the flash icon blink red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.

• If the battery indicator is less than [ ] or setting to the Economy mode [ ], the LCD monitor turns off during charging the flash.

• When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight)], but the white balance may not be properly adjusted when the photo flash is insufficient.

• To avoid picture noises, we recommend setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P72)

• Refer to P63 for the ISO sensitivity.

Recording pictures (basic)

Compensating the Exposure

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select [ EXPOSURE] and

compensate the exposure.

EXPOSURE

SELECT

WB WBWB

• You can compensate from j2EV to i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

EXIT

Suggestions/Tips

• 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.

• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject.

• The exposure compensation value appears.

• The exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button according to the compensation range of the exposure. You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select [ AUTO BRACKET] and

set the compensation range of the exposure.

AUTO BRACKET

EXITSELECT

2 times

• You can select the exposure from 0 (OFF), n1/3 EV, n2/3 EV and n1EV.

• When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF].

Suggestions/Tips

• When setting the auto bracket, the auto bracket icon appears on the lower left of the screen.

• Once you take a picture, auto bracket will be canceled automatically.

• When taking pictures using auto bracket after the exposure compensation, the pictures are based on the compensated exposure. When the exposure is compensated, the compensated exposure value appears.

• When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture. Auto bracket setting cannot be canceled.

• When setting auto bracket, you cannot take a picture with audio.

• When setting auto bracket and the burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed.

• The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the subject.

• When the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO400], the recording interval may become longer due to the process to reduce picture noises. (DMC-LC80)

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Switch the self-timer setting.

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: Self-timer set to 2 seconds

;

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2 Focus on the subject to take the

picture.

Suggestions/Tips

• When using a tripod or in other cases, setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to stabilize the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

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

• When pressing the button fully with one stroke, the subject is automatically focused after the self-timer indicator turns off.

• In Simple mode [ ], the self-timer can only be set to 10 seconds.

• When setting the self-timer in the burst mode, you can take only 1 picture.

• We recommend using a tripod when setting the self-timer.

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• If you press the [MENU] button when the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is canceled.

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P29)

• In the following cases, the burst speed

1 Switch the burst mode setting.

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;

: Low speed

;

No display (canceled)

2 Take pictures.

• Keep pressing the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode.

Suggestions/Tips

• If the flash is activated, you can record only 1 picture.

• In Simple mode [ ], the burst speed is fixed to Low. (P34)

• You cannot take pictures with audio in the burst mode.

• When setting auto bracket and the burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed.

• Burst mode will not perform as described if a MultiMediaCard is used in place of an SD Memory Card. The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than that of an SD Memory Card.

becomes slow due to the signal processing, however, this is not a malfunction of the camera. (a) When you take pictures in a dark

place.

(b) When you use the camera in high

temperature locations. The number of pictures taken at a time is not limited in the above cases.

• When the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO400], you cannot use the burst mode. (DMC-LC80)

ª Number of pictures recorded in

burst mode

Burst speed

(pictures/

second)

H L

DMCLC80

DMCLC70

DMCLC50

2.7

(°1)

3.3

(°1)

3.5

(°1)

°1 When the shutter speed is

faster than 1/60 and the flash is not activated.

°2 2304k1728 picture size °3 2048k1536

pictures (pictures)

1.5

max. 5 max. 9

max. 3

°2) /

(

max. 5

picture size

Number of recordable

max. 5

°2

(

max. 10

max. 8

(°3) /

max. 10

) /

Playback (basic)

Playing Back Pictures

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select the picture.

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• Press 2 to play back the previous picture.

• Press 1 to play back the next picture.

• The picture following the last one is the first picture.

ª Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding

When you keep pressing 2/1 during playback, the file number and the page number are updated. If you release 2/ 1 when the number of the desired picture appears, you can play back the picture.

1: Fast forward 2: Fast rewind

• The number of files forwarded/ rewound at a time depends on how long you hold down 2/1.

• The longer you hold down 2/1, the more pictures you can forward/rewind at a time.

• The setting of the number of files forwarded/rewound at a time varies depending on the total number of the recorded pictures.

• When releasing 2/1, the number of file forwarded begins from 1.

• While forwarding or rewinding a large number of pictures by holding down 2/1, once release 2/1 before reaching the picture to be played back, then press 2/1 to forward/rewind pictures until the desired picture appears.

• In review playback in the recording mode or multi playback, the pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one.

Suggestions/Tips

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

• When changing the folder name or file name on PC, the pictures may not be played back.

• 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 pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture quality may be deteriorated and pictures may not be played back.

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

• The interference fringe may appear on the screen depending on the subject. This is called moire. This is not a malfunction.

Playback (basic)

9 Pictures Multi Playback

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Switch to multi screen. 2 Select the pictures.

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1 2 3

7 98

SELECT CANCEL

1 2 3

7 98

SELECT CANCEL

10 11 12

SELECT CANCEL

ª To return to the normal playback

Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ].

• The picture with the number colored in yellow appears.

ª To delete a picture during a

9 pictures multi playback.

Press the [ ] button. When the confirmation screen appears, press 2 to select [YES], and press 4. (P50)

Playback (basic)

Using the Playback Zoom

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Enlarge the picture.

DELETECANCEL

•:1k>2k>4k>8k>16k

•:16k>8k>4k>2k>1k

• The magnification reverts to [1k], when you press the [MENU] button.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second to check where is enlarged.

2 Shift the picture.

ª To delete a picture during the

playback zoom

Press the [ ] button. When the confirmation screen appears, press 2 to select [YES], and press 4. (P50)

Suggestions/Tips

• The more the picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.

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

• Even if the LCD monitor is turned off in normal Playback mode (P27), the magnification and enabled operations appear on the LCD monitor when the Playback Zoom is activated. You can switch whether you turn the LCD monitor on or off by pressing the [DISPLAY] button. When you set the magnification to [1k], the LCD monitor is displayed as usual.

DELETECANCEL

Deleting Pictures

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

ª To delete a single picture

Playback (basic)

1 Select the picture to be deleted.

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• Press 2 to play back the previous picture.

• Press 1 to play back the next picture.

2 Delete the picture.

DELETE SINGLE

DELETE THIS PICTURE?

YES NO

SELECT SET

(The button illustrated is from the DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70.)

MULTI/ALL

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ª To delete multi pictures

Playback (basic)

1 Select [MULTI DELETE].

MULTI/ALL DELETE

MULTI DELETE

ALL DELETE

SETSELECT

CANCEL

2 times

(The button illustrated is from the DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70.)

2 Select the pictures to be deleted.

MULTI DELETE

10 11 12

SELECT MARK/UNMARK

DELETE

EXIT

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3 Delete the pictures.

MULTI DELETE

DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED?

YES NO

SETSELECT

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• It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at once.

• The selected pictures appear with [ ]. When 4 is pressed again, the setting is canceled.

• The icon [ ] blinks red if the selected picture cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting. (P84)

ª To delete all pictures

1 Select [ALL DELETE].

MULTI/ALL DELETE

MULTI DELETE

ALL DELETE

SETSELECT

CANCEL

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2 times

(The button illustrated is from the DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70.)

2 Delete all of the pictures.

ALL DELETE

DELETE ALL PICTURES?

YES NO

Playback (basic)

Suggestions/Tips

• Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Please double-check before deleting pictures.

• Pictures that are protected (P84) or not of DCF standards (P47) are not deleted.

• Do not turn off the camera or remove the card while deleting.

• Use the batteries which the remaining power is enough (P13) or AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1).

SELECT SET

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Taking Pictures using Economy Mode

In Economy mode, the camera reduces the brightness of the LCD monitor and works as follows to reduce the battery power consumption.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

Conditions Operation

When 15 seconds passed without any operation.

When 5 seconds passed without any operation after taking a picture. (Effective only when [ECONOMY] on the [SETUP] menu is set to [LEVEL2].) (P23)

When 2 minutes passed without any operation.

• The message [MONITOR OFF] blinks for 2 seconds.

MONITOR OFF

• The LCD monitor turns off.

How to turn the LCD monitor on again

•Press any key.

The camera is turned off. (Power save mode is activated.)

How to turn the camera on again

• Press the shutter button.

• Turn the camera off and then turn it on again.

Suggestions/Tips

• The LCD monitor is also turned off when you charge the flash.

• The Economy mode is not activated while the menu screen is displayed or the self-timer is set.

Recording pictures (advanced)

Taking Pictures using Macro Mode

This mode allows you to take pictures closely focusing on the subject. (e.g. When taking pictures of flowers.) You can take pictures with the lens at a distance of 0.33 feet (10 cm) (Wide) from the subject.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

• Normal

1.64 feet

(50 cm)

1.64 feet

0.33 feet

(50 cm)

(10 cm)

• Macro mode [ ]

1.64 feet

(50 cm)

0.33 feet

(10 cm)

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Suggestions/Tips

• In Macro mode, we recommend using a tripod.

• When the camera lens is at a distance beyond the available range from the subject, the subject may not be focused even if the focus indication lights.

• In Macro mode, the captured range may differ from the visible range by the optical finder. Use the LCD monitor to take pictures.

• The available flash range is about

0.98 feet (30 cm)– 15.7 feet (4.8 m) (Wide), 1.64 feet (50 cm) – 9.19 feet (2.8 m) (Tele). (When setting to [ISO400]/[AUTO])

Recording pictures (advanced)

Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode

This mode allows you to make a subject stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

ª Technique for Portrait mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far

as possible. 2 Be close to the subject. 3 Select a background which is far

from the camera.

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Suggestions/Tips

• This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime.

• [AUTO] setting in white balance works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. When using indoors, the hue may change.

• You can change the white balance setting. (P60)

• When you want to change the exposure or the hue, compensate the exposure (P43) or adjust the picture quality (P72).

Recording pictures (advanced)

Taking Pictures using Landscape Mode

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

9.84 feet (3 m).

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

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Suggestions/Tips

• Flash is set to Forced OFF [ ].

• The focus is adjusted at a distance of

9.84 feet (3 m)– ¶.

• [AUTO] setting in white balance works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. When using indoors, the hue may change.

• You can change the white balance setting. (P60)

Recording pictures (advanced)

Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode

Night portrait mode allows you to take pictures against a nighttime landscape. By using the flash and a slow shutter speed, the picture will show the subject and the background brighter than they appear in real life.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

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ª Shutter speed in Night portrait

mode

Flash

mode

ª Technique for Night portrait mode

• We recommend using a tripod since the shutter speed becomes slow in a dark setting (max. about 1 second).

• Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking a picture.

• The subject should be positioned within the available flash range as follows: [1.64 feet (50 cm) – 15.7 feet (4.8 m) (Wide), 1.64 feet (50 cm)– 9.19 feet (2.8 m) (Tele)]. (When setting to [ISO400]/[AUTO])

• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide.

• The focus range is about 3.28 feet (1 m) – 9.84 feet (3 m).

Shutter speed

1 – 1/2000th 8 – 1/2000th

ª When taking picture of a

landscape at night

• When flash is set to Forced OFF [ ], you can capture the night illumination scenery itself with slower shutter speed. (Max: about 8 seconds)

• The focus range is about 9.84 feet (3 m) –¶.

Suggestions/Tips

• Flash setting is fixed to Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction [ ].

• The shutter may be kept closed (max. about 8 seconds) after taking a picture with slow shutter speed, but it is not a malfunction.

• When the flash is set to Forced OFF [ ] in Night portrait mode and you record the subject except the night illumination scenery, the hue may change due to the [AUTO] setting in white balance.

• You can change the white balance setting. (P60)

• When you take pictures in dark places, noises may become visible. To avoid noises, we recommend setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P72)

• When you record pictures in dark places, it may be difficult to focus on the subject. We recommend recording pictures in bright places with contrast using the AF/AE lock (P33).

Recording pictures (advanced)

Recording Motion Images

You can record motion images.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select [MOTION RATE].

REC SETUP

W.BALANCE

MOTION RATE

30fps

D.ZOOM

SELECT SET EXIT

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• [30fps]: The motion of recorded image is smooth, but the file size is large.

• [10fps]: The file size is smaller so you can record motion images for a longer time.

• fps (frame per second); This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

AUTO

10fps

OFF

2 Press the shutter button halfway.

35S

• When the subject is focused, the focus indication 1 lights.

3 Press the shutter button fully to

start the recording.

35S

• The audio recording starts simultaneously from the built-in microphone 2 of the camera (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70).

• By pressing the shutter button fully again, the recording stops.

• If the memory card becomes full during recording, it stops automatically.

ª Available recording time

Recording pictures (advanced)

SD Memory

Card Capacity

Motion rate

10fps 30fps

8 MB 36 seconds 10 seconds 16 MB 75 seconds 25 seconds 32 MB 160 seconds 55 seconds 64 MB 350 seconds 120 seconds

128 MB 720 seconds 240 seconds 256 MB 1450 seconds 480 seconds 512 MB 2950 seconds 1020 seconds

1 GB 5700 seconds 1950 seconds

• The remaining recording time appears on the screen. (It is an approximation.)

• The recordable time is an approximation.

Suggestions/Tips

• Audio cannot be played back from this camera. Connect to the television (P94) or PC (P97, 98) to play back audio.

• The picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels.

• The motion images cannot be recorded without audio. (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

• Audio cannot be recorded with DMC-LC50.

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

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

• Recording could suddenly stop depending on the type of the card when recording motion images.

• When the motion images recorded with this camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of pictures and sounds may be deteriorated or they may not be played back.

• The motion images recorded with setting [MOTION RATE] to [30fps] cannot be played back on the camera which does not support [30fps] of motion rate.

• The review function cannot be used.

Recording pictures (advanced)

Setting the White Balance

In certain situations, the color white may appear slightly reddish or bluish. This can occur when shooting under early or late day sunlight, on a cloudy day, or under halogen lighting. By using the manual White Balance feature you can achieve a more accurate reproduction of the color white.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select [W.BALANCE] and set the

desirable mode.

REC

SETUP

W.BALANCE

AUTO

SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY

WB WB

•[AUTO]: for setting the white balance automatically (auto white balance)

•[ ] (Daylight): for recording outdoors on a bright day

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

• [ ] (Halogen): for recording under halogen lighting

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

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

AUTO

1600

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Suggestions/Tips

• When setting the white balance to the mode except for [AUTO], you can finely adjust the white balance. (P62)

• The setting of the white balance is applied to the other recording modes.

• In Simple mode [ ], the white balance is fixed to [AUTO].

Recording pictures (advanced)

Setting the White Balance manually (White set)

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select [W.BALANCE] and set to

[].

REC

SETUP

W.BALANCE

AUTO

SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE

AUTO

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QUALITY

EXITSETSELECT

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2 (Only when setting the white

balance again) Press 1.

3 Aim the camera at a sheet of white

paper 1 or similar object so that it completely fills the frame to white on the screen and press 4.

Use of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the subject is surrounded by many light sources, auto white balance adjustment may not operate properly. In this case, set the white balance to a mode except [AUTO] manually.

1 The range that is controlled by the

auto white balance adjustment

mode of this camera 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

KlKelvin Color Temperature

Recording pictures (advanced)

Finely Adjusting the White Balance

If you cannot acquire the desired hue with white balance because of too many different light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P29)

• Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P60)

1 Press 3 until [ WB ADJUST.]

appears.

WB ADJUST.

RED BLUE

EXITSELECT

2 Adjust the white balance.

WB ADJUST.

RED BLUE

EXITSELECT

• 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is

• 2 [RED]: Press when the hue is

• Close the function by pressing 4 after finishing the adjustment.

Suggestions/Tips

• The white balance icon turns red or blue.

• You can set the value independently for each of the modes in white balance.

• The setting of the fine white balance is applied to the recording with the flash.

• When you set the white balance using the White set [ ], the adjustment level is set to “0”.

• The adjusted picture will be close, though may not be identical to the actual picture.

• When setting the color effect to [COOL], [WARM] or [B/W] (P71), you cannot adjust the fine white balance.

reddish.

bluish.

Recording pictures (advanced)

Setting ISO Sensitivity

The ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can be increased when you need to take pictures in places where a flash may not be allowed. The overall picture quality will decrease slightly as the ISO setting is increased.

80 400

ISO sensitivity

Use in bright places (e.g. outdoors)

Suitable Not suitable

Use in dark places Not suitable Suitable Shutter speed Slow Fast Noises Less Increase

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

(DMC-LC80)

50 400

(DMC-LC70/DMC-LC50)

1 Select [SENSITIVITY] and set the

ISO sensitivity.

REC

SETUP

W.BALANCE

SENSITIVITY

AUTO 100 200 40050

PICT.SIZE QUALITY

WB WB

(The screen illustrated above appears on DMC-LC70/DMC-LC50. DMC-LC80 has ISO sensitivity between [80]

–[400].)

• DMC-LC80: When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from [ISO80] to [ISO200] according to the brightness. (From [ISO80] to [ISO400] when using the flash)

AUTO

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• DMC-LC70/DMC-LC50: When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from [ISO50] to [ISO200] according to the brightness. (From [ISO50] to [ISO400] when using the flash)

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

Suggestions/Tips

• In Simple mode [ ]/Motion image mode [ ], ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

• To avoid noises, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity or setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P72)

• For the shutter speed, refer to P41.

• When the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO400], you cannot use the burst mode. (DMC-LC80)

• When the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO400], the recording interval may become longer due to the process to reduce picture noises. (DMC-LC80)

Recording pictures (advanced)

Changing the Picture Size

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select [PICT.SIZE] and set the

picture size.

REC

SETUP

1280

AUTO

EXITSETSELECT

W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY

PICT.SIZE

QUALITY

1600 6402304

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• [2560]: 2560k1920 pixels (DMC-LC80)

• [2304]: 2304k1728 pixels (DMC-LC70)

• [2048]: 2048k1536 pixels (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC50)

• [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels

• [1280]: 1280k960 pixels

• [640]: 640k480 pixels

• [HDTV]: 1920k1080 pixels

• Close the menu by pressing the

[MENU] button after finishing the setting.

Suggestions/Tips

• In Motion image mode [ ], the picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels.

• The smaller the picture size (640k480 pixels) you select, the more pictures you can store on the card. In addition, a small file size allows you to attach the picture to an e-mail or post it on a website more easily.

• If you select a larger picture size (2560k1920 pixels: DMC-LC80, 2304k1728 pixels: DMC-LC70, 2048k1536 pixels: DMC-LC80/ DMC-LC50), the printed picture will be clearer, especially with larger sized prints.

• If you playback pictures recorded using [HDTV] mode on a High-Definition TV, (HDTV has 16:9 aspect) the picture quality will be higher. An SD Memory Card can be played on TVs with an SD Memory Card slot.

Recording pictures (advanced)

Changing the Quality

“Quality” refers to the amount each image is compressed. Lower compression results in superior picture quality. Higher compression allows you to store more images on your SD Memory card.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select [QUALITY] and set the

quality.

REC

SETUP

EXIT

AUTO

1600

W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE

QUALITY

SETSELECT

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

• : Standard

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

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

Suggestions/Tips

• It may happen that pictures appear like a mosaic depending on the subject or the recording condition.

• The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject.

• The number of remaining pictures may not correspond with recorded pictures.

• Refer to P112 for the number of recordable pictures.

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Taking Pictures using Spot Mode

When using Spot mode the size of the area used to calculate the focus and exposure is decreased. It is useful when you may be shooting through a group of people and want to designate where in the group the camera will calculate the exposure.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select [SPOT MODE] and set it to

[ON].

REC

SETUP

SPOT MODE

OFF ON

AUDIO REC. AF TRIGGER D.ZOOM

WB WB

OFF

EXITSETSELECT

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

2 Aim the spot AF area to the

subject and press the shutter button halfway for the AF/AE lock.

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3 Move the camera to compose the

picture fixing the focus on the subject and take the picture.

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• You can set suitable AF/AE in more limited areas.

Suggestions/Tips

• When the subject is dark, it may not be focused properly.

• Background may become dark or whitish depending on the subject because the exposure is set appropriately in the spot AF area.

1/25F2.8

• The spot AF area 1 and spot metering target 2 appear.

Recording pictures (advanced)

Taking Pictures with Audio (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select

[

AUDIO REC.] and set it to

[ON].

REC

SETUP

SPOT MODE

AUDIO REC.

OFF ON

AF TRIGGER D.ZOOM

OFF

EXITSETSELECT

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

2 Take the picture.

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Suggestions/Tips

• It is not necessary to keep pressing the shutter button.

• Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone 1 of the camera.

• When setting to auto bracket/burst mode, it is not possible to take pictures with audio.

• When audio is recorded with each picture the total number of pictures that can be stored on each card will be slightly decreased.

• 5 seconds after, the audio recording is stopped automatically.

• If you press the [MENU] button during the audio recording, it will be canceled. The audio cannot be recorded.

Recording pictures (advanced)

Using the AF Trigger (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

Prefocus is a technique to focus on the point where the subject comes in advance, and it is used when taking a picture of the subject with quick motion. This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select [AF TRIGGER] and set it to

[FOCUS].

REC

SETUP

SPOT MODE

AUDIO REC.

OFF

AF TRIGGER

SHUTTER

D.ZOOM

SELECT SET EXIT

FOCUS

OFF

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• Close the menu by pressing [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

2 Aim the AF area to the point

where you want to focus (P30) and press the [FOCUS] button.

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• When the subject is focused, the AF area turns from white to green and the focus indication 1 lights up for 1 second. If the subject is out of the focus range, the focus indication will keep on blinking.

• Even when pressing the shutter button halfway, the focus will not be changed unless you press the [FOCUS] button again.

• When you press the shutter button halfway, [ ] indication

FOCUS

disappears and then the aperture value and the shutter speed are displayed.

• When you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the [FOCUS] button, the [ ]

FOCUS

indication turns to red.

FOCUS

Recording pictures (advanced)

3 Take the picture.

1600

FOCUS

Suggestions/Tips

• When the AF Trigger is set to [FOCUS], you cannot focus on the subject by only pressing the shutter button halfway. Be sure to press the [FOCUS] button before taking pictures.

• When taking pictures normally, set the AF Trigger to [ ].

• In Simple mode [ ]/Motion image mode [ ], the AF Trigger is automatically set to [ ].

SHUTTER

Recording pictures (advanced)

Using the Digital Zoom

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select

[

D.ZOOM] and set it to [ON].

REC

SETUP

SPOT MODE AUDIO REC. AF TRIGGER

D.ZOOM

OFF ON

OFF

EXITSETSELECT

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ª Entering the digital zoom range

When you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position the on screen zoom indication may momentarily pause. This is not a malfunction. You can enter the digital zoom range to continuously rotate the zoom lever to Tele or to release the zoom lever once and then rotate it to Tele again.

1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom

Suggestions/Tips

• It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 3 times with the optical zoom by 3 more times with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 9 times.

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

• We recommend using a tripod in the digital zoom range.

• The digital zoom is canceled when the LCD monitor is turned off.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

• When rotating the zoom lever with setting the [D.ZOOM] to [ON], the digital zoom indication appears. (P106)

Recording pictures (advanced)

Using the Color Effect

You can use 3 types of color effects depending on the image of the picture.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select [COL.EFFECT] and set the

color.

REC

SETUP

COL.EFFECT

OFF

COOL WA RM B/W

PICT.ADJ. FLIP ANIM.

WB WB

• [COOL]: The picture becomes

bluish.

• [WARM]: The picture becomes

reddish.

• [B/W]: The picture becomes

black and white. Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

STANDARD

EXITSETSELECT

2 Take the picture.

COOL

Suggestions/Tips

• [COOL] is effective when you want to add a cold atmosphere to the picture, and [WARM] is effective when you want to express comfortable warmth in the scene.

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1/100F2.8

Recording pictures (advanced)

Adjusting the Quality of the Picture (Picture Adjustment)

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

1 Select [PICT.ADJ.] and set it

REC

SETUP

COL.EFFECT

PICT.ADJ.

NATURAL STANDARD

FLIP ANIM.

WB WB

OFF

EXITSETSELECT

Suggestions/Tips

• In Simple mode [ ]/Motion image mode [ ], you cannot adjust the picture quality.

• When you take pictures in dark places, noises may become visible. To avoid noises, we recommend setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL].

• [NATURAL]: The picture quality becomes softer.

• [VIVID]: The picture quality becomes sharper.

• Close the menu by pressing the

[MENU] button after finishing the setting.

Recording pictures (advanced)

Creating Flip Animation (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

You can create motion image files by arranging pictures taken frame-by-frame.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)

Example: When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving it little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks as if it were moving.

ª Capturing images

1 Select [FLIP ANIM.].

REC

SETUP

COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ.

FLIP ANIM.

OFF

STANDARD

EXITSETSELECT

2 Select [IMAGE CAPTURE].

FLIP ANIM.

IMAGE CAPTURE

CREATE MOTION IMAGE

DELETE STILL IMAGES

EXITSETSELECT

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Recording pictures (advanced)

ª Creating motion images

3 Capture images for flip animation.

320

REMAIN

EXIT

• You can take up to 100 pictures.

4 Check the image.

REVIEW

SELECT EXIT DELETE

320

1/2

5 Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE].

FLIP ANIM.

IMAGE CAPTURE

CREATE MOTION IMAGE

DELETE STILL IMAGES

EXITSETSELECT

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6 Select [FRAME RATE] and set the

number of frames.

CREATE MOTION IMAGE

FRAME RATE

CREATE MOTION IMAGE

5fps 10fps

EXITSETSELECT

• You can check the previous or

following image with 2/1.

• Delete unnecessary images with

[ ] button.

• [5fps]: 5 frames/sec.

• [10fps]: 10 frames/sec. (The motion images become smoother.)

Recording pictures (advanced)

7 Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE]

and create a flip animation.

CREATE MOTION IMAGE

EXITSETSELECT

5 fps

FRAME RATE

CREATE MOTION IMAGE

WB WB

• Including the created images, the flip animation is counted as 1 animation image.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 3 times after finishing the setting.

ª Playing back a created flip

animation

Follow the same procedure as you play back motion images. (P77)

ª Deleting all the still images used

for flip animation

When selecting [DELETE STILL IMAGES] in flip animation screen, a confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] and then press 4.

Suggestions/Tips

• Flip animations are created as motion image files.

• The number of pixel is 320k240.

• You cannot use pictures with audio, burst mode and auto bracket.

• The images in each frame do not appear in normal review. (P38)

• Flip animations may not be played back by other equipment.

• The flip animations recorded with setting [FRAME RATE] to [5fps] cannot be played back on the camera which does not support [5fps] of motion rate.

• Audio cannot be recorded on flip animations. However, you may hear noises when playing back with other equipment without a mute function.

• The number of recordable images is an approximation.

Playback (advanced)

Playing Back Pictures with Audio (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select the picture with audio icon

[]

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PLAY AUDIO

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2 Play back the audio.

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100-0001

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Suggestions/Tips

• Audio cannot be played back from this camera. Connect to a television (P94) or PC (P97, 98) to play back audio.

• Audio cannot be played back with DMC-LC50.

• The picture with audio cannot be resized (P89) or trimmed. (P91)

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Playback (advanced)

Playing Back Motion Images

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select the picture with the motion

image icon [ ].

100_0001

PLAY MOTION IMAGE

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2 Play back the motion images.

10S REMAIN

• Motion image playback stops and the normal playback is restored by pressing 4.

• The icon 1 is corresponding to the

3/4/2/1.

ª 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 motion image playback.

ª To p aus e

Press 3 during motion image playback.

• Press 3 again to cancel pause.

Suggestions/Tips

• Audio cannot be played back from this camera. Connect to a television (P94) or PC (P97, 98) to play back audio.

• Audio cannot be played back with DMC-LC50.

• You cannot use the zoom function while playing back or pausing motion images.

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

• Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not be played back with this camera.

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

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

Playback (advanced)

Rotating the Picture

You can rotate the recorded pictures in increments of 90°. This is a convenient function to play back pictures on TV.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select [ROTATE].

PLAY

SETUP

ROTATE

PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

EXITSETSELECT

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2 Select the direction to rotate the

picture.

ROTATE

CANCEL

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SETSELECT

• [ ]: The picture rotates counter-clockwise in increments of 90°.

• [ ]: The picture rotates clockwise in increments of 90°.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

ª Example

When rotating clockwise ( )

Original Picture

Suggestions/Tips

• Still pictures can only be rotated in normal playback. When playing back rotated pictures in zoom playback or multi playback, pictures appear in original angle.

• The recording date of the picture is changed to the date when you rotated the picture.

• Protected pictures cannot be rotated.

• Rotated pictures appear on a PC only when an OS or a software compatible with Exif is installed in the PC.

• Exif is the file format for still pictures, to which recording information and other can be added, established by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association].

Playback (advanced)

Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting)

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the user to select which pictures are to be printed on compatible photo printers. DPOF also allows the user to set how many copies of each picture will be printed. Many commercial photo printing services now use DPOF. For more information please visit:

http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

ª Single setting

1 Select [DPOF PRINT].

PLAY

ROTATE PROTECT

DPOF PRINT

SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

2 Select [SINGLE].

PLAY

SETUP

ROTATE PROTECT

DPOF PRINT

SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

SETUP

EXITSETSELECT

SINGLE

MULTI CANCEL INDEX

EXITSETSELECT

3 Select the picture and set the

number of prints.

DPOF SET THIS 1

COUNT

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SELECT EXIT

• The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.

• The number of prints icon [ ] appears.

• When the number of prints is set to “0”, DPOF print setting is canceled.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.

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DATE

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DISPLAY

ª Multi setting

Playback (advanced)

1 Select [DPOF PRINT].

PLAY

ROTATE PROTECT

DPOF PRINT

SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

2 Select [MULTI].

PLAY

SETUP

ROTATE PROTECT

DPOF PRINT

SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

SETUP

EXITSETSELECT

SINGLE

MULTI

CANCEL INDEX

EXITSETSELECT

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3 Select the pictures and set the

number of prints.

DPOF SET MULTI

10 11 12

COUNT DATE

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001

• The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.

• The number of prints icon [ ] appears.

• Repeat step 3.

• When the number of prints is set to “0”, DPOF print setting is canceled.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.

DISPLAY

EXITSELECT

ª To cancel all settings

Playback (advanced)

1 Select [DPOF PRINT].

PLAY

ROTATE PROTECT

DPOF PRINT

SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

2 Select [CANCEL]

PLAY

ROTATE PROTECT

DPOF PRINT

SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

SETUP

EXITSETSELECT

SINGLE MULTI

CANCEL

INDEX

EXITSETSELECT

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3 Select [YES] to cancel all settings.

CANCEL ALL DPOF

PRINT SETTINGS?

YES NO

SELECT SET

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• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after canceling the setting.

ª Index setting

Playback (advanced)

1 Select [DPOF PRINT].

PLAY

ROTATE PROTECT

DPOF PRINT

SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

2 Select [INDEX]

ROTATE PROTECT

DPOF PRINT

SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

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PLAY

SETUP

EXITSETSELECT

SINGLE MULTI CANCEL

INDEX

EXITSETSELECT

3 Select [YES] to index setting.

DPOF INDEX

SET INDEX PRINT?

YES NO

SELECT SET

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• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

Playback (advanced)

ª When the index is already set

DPOF INDEX

SET/CANCEL INDEX

PRINT?

CANCEL

SET NO

SELECT SET

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

ª To print the date

You can set/cancel the printing with the recorded date each press of the [DISPLAY] button when setting the number of prints.

DPOF SET THIS 1

DATE

100-0001

1/19

Suggestions/Tips

• DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing.

• DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. This feature allows you to designate which pictures will be printed.

• The setting of DPOF print will not be applied to the DPOF setting of Slide Show.

• If the file is not based on the DCF standard, the DPOF print setting cannot be set. DCF is an abbreviation of [Design rule for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association].

• When setting the DPOF print on this camera, you need to cancel previous DPOF print settings by other equipment.

SELECT EXIT

• The date print icon [ ] appears.

1COUNT

DATE

DISPLAY

DATE

Playback (advanced)

Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

ª Single setting

1 Select [PROTECT].

PLAY

ROTATE

PROTECT

DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

2 Select [SINGLE].

PLAY

ROTATE

PROTECT

DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

SETUP

EXITSETSELECT

SETUP

SINGLE

MULTI CANCEL

EXITSETSELECT

3 Select the picture and set/cancel

the protection.

PROTECT THIS

100-0001

1/10

SELECT SET/CANCEL

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•[SET]: The protect icon [ ] appears.

• [CANCEL]: The protect icon [ ] disappears.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.

EXIT

Playback (advanced)

ª Multi setting/To cancel all settings

Perform the same operation as in [Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting)]. (P79– 81)

Suggestions/Tips

• While this feature protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all data. (P93)

• If you want to delete protected pictures, cancel the protect setting first.

• The protect setting may not be effective in other equipment.

• Sliding the SD Memory Card Write-Protect switch to [LOCK] prevents the picture from deletion even if the protection is not set.

• The audio dubbing cannot be used with protected pictures. (P88)

Playback (advanced)

Playing Back with Slide Show

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select [SLIDE SHOW].

PLAY

SETUP

ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT

SLIDE SHOW

AUDIO DUB.

EXITSETSELECT

WBWB

2 Select the type of pictures to play

back.

PLAY

SETUP

ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT

SLIDE SHOW

AUDIO DUB.

ALL

DPOF

EXITSETSELECT

WBWB

3 Select the following items.

START

DURATION

1SEC. 2SEC. 3SEC. 5SEC.

AUDIO

SELECT SET EXIT

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

• [AUDIO] (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70): By setting it to [ON], the audio of the pictures with audio can be played back during 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 cancel the DPOF Slide Show setting.

OFF

• [ALL]: for playing back all pictures

•[DPOF]: for playing back the pictures DPOF Slide Show is set

Playback (advanced)

4 Select [START].

START

DURATION AUDIO

SELECT SET EXIT

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1SEC.

OFF

5 By pressing the [MENU] button,

the Slide Show stops.

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 confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] and press 4 to start the SD Slide Show. Select [NO] and press 4 to start normal playback.

Suggestions/Tips

• When setting the DPOF Slide Show, DPOF icon 1 appears on the picture in green.

• When setting the DPOF Slide Show to the picture with DPOF printing, both the DPOF icon 1 and the number of prints appear on the picture in green.

• When only the DPOF printing is set on the picture, the DPOF icon 1 and the number of prints appear in white.

DPOF SET THIS

100_0001

1/19

SELECT

EXITSET/CANCEL

• In motion image playback, Slide Show is not available.

• The DPOF setting of Slide Show will not be applied to the DPOF printing.

• DPOF Slide Show cannot be performed without the DPOF setting of Slide Show.

• DPOF setting with the [SD Viewer for DSC] in the supplied CD-ROM is only for printing. Please set DPOF Slide Show with this camera to play back pictures in DPOF Slide Show.

• When setting the DPOF Slide Show on this camera, you need to cancel previous DPOF print settings by other equipment.

• Audio cannot be played back from this camera. Connect to a television to play back audio. (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) (P94)

Playback (advanced)

Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select [AUDIO DUB.].

PLAY

SETUP

ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW

AUDIO DUB.

EXITSETSELECT

WBWB

2 Select the picture and start audio

recording.

AUDIO

DUB.

SELECT START

1600

100-0001

EXIT

1/19

• The audio dubbing cannot be used with motion images or protected pictures.

3 Stop audio recording.

AUDIO

DUB.

• Even if you do not press 4, after about 10 seconds the audio recording stops automatically.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.

1600

100-0001

1/19

STOP

• When audio has already been recorded, the confirmation screen appears. Press 2 to select [YES], and press 4 to start audio recording. (The original audio is overwritten.)

Playback (advanced)

Resizing the Pictures

This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in those cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select [RESIZE].

PLAY

SETUP

RESIZE

TRIMMING FORMAT

EXITSETSELECT

2 Select the picture and set it.

RESIZE

SELECT SET

1600

100-0001

1/19

EXIT

3 Select the size and set it.

RESIZE

1600

1280

SELECT RESIZE

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• [2048]: 2048k1536 pixels (DMC-LC80)

• [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels

• [1280]: 1280k960 pixels

• [640]: 640k480 pixels

1600

100-0001

EXIT

1/19

Playback (advanced)

4 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it.

RESIZE

DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?

YES NO

CANCELSETSELECT

• When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten.

• When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the resized picture.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the resizing.

Suggestions/Tips

• The following pictures cannot be resized. – Pictures not over 640k480 pixels – Pictures recorded after setting the

picture size to [HDTV] – Motion images – Flip animation (DMC-LC80/

DMC-LC70)

Pictures with audio (DMC-LC80/

–

DMC-LC70) – Rotated pictures (You can resize

them if you turn them back.)

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

Playback (advanced)

Trimming the Pictures

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

2 Select the picture to trim.

TRIMMING

1600

100-0001

1/19

1 Select [TRIMMING].

PLAY

RESIZE

TRIMMING

FORMAT

SETUP

EXITSETSELECT

SELECT SET

EXIT

3 Enlarge or decrease the picture.

TRIMMING

ZOOM

WBWB

1600

100_0001

1/19

EXIT

Playback (advanced)

4 Shift the picture and press the

shutter button fully to set.

TRIMMING

1600

100_0001

1/19

ZOOM TRIM:SHUTTER

EXIT

5 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it.

TRIMMING

DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?

YES NO

CANCEL

SETSELECT

Suggestions/Tips

• The following pictures cannot be trimmed. – Pictures smaller than 640k480

pixels

– Pictures recorded after setting the

picture size to [HDTV] – Motion images – Flip animation (DMC-LC80/

DMC-LC70)

Pictures with audio (DMC-LC80/

–

DMC-LC70) – Rotated pictures (You can trim them

if you rotate them back.)

• It may not be possible to trim pictures recorded with other equipment.

• The picture size of the trimmed pictures may become smaller than that of the original one depending on the cut size.

• The picture quality of the trimmed picture may be deteriorated.

• When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten.

• When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the trimmed picture.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the trimming.

Formatting the Card

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

1 Select [FORMAT].

PLAY

SETUP

RESIZE TRIMMING

FORMAT

EXITSETSELECT

2 Select [YES] to format.

FORMAT

DELETE ALL DATA ON THE MEMORY CARD?

YES NO

SETSELECT

Playback (advanced)

Suggestions/Tips

• Usually, it is not necessary to format the card (initializing). Format the card when the message [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears.

• If the card has been formatted by a PC or other equipment, format the card on the camera again.

• After formatting, recorded pictures and any other data cannot be recovered.

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• If the card is formatted all images and data will be permanently erased. They cannot be reclaimed. If any important pictures are on the card, please copy them to your PC before proceeding.

• During formatting, do not turn the camera off.

• Use sufficiently charged batteries (P13) or AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1).

• When the SD Memory Card Write-Protect switch is slid to [LOCK], you cannot format the card.

• If the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest servicenter.

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

Playback (advanced)

Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen

ª Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied with DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

or video cable (supplied with DMC-LC50).

• Turn the camera and the TV off.

• DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70 is illustrated below as an example.

1 AV cable (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

Video cable (DMC-LC50)

1 Connect the AV cable (supplied

with DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70) to the [AV OUT] socket of the camera (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70). Connect the video cable (supplied with DMC-LC50) to the [V.OUT] socket of the camera (DMC-LC50).

• Align the 2 mark on the AV cable (video cable) and the 1 mark on the [AV OUT (V.OUT)] socket.

2 Connect the AV cable to the video

input and the audio input sockets of the TV (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70). Connect the video cable to video input socket of the TV (DMC-LC50).

• A Yellow: to the video input socket

• B White: to the audio input socket (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

3 Turn the TV on and select external

input.

4 Turn the camera on and then set

the mode dial to playback mode [].

ª Viewing pictures in other

countries

When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the menu, you can view pictures on a 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 in the recording mode.

ª Playback pictures on TV with an

SD Memory Card slot

An SD Memory Card can be played back on TVs with an SD Memory Card slot. If you play back pictures recorded using [HDTV] mode on a High-Definition TV, (HDTV has 16:9 aspect) the picture quality will be higher.

Suggestions/Tips

• Do not use any other AV (video) cables except the supplied one.

• Read the TV operating instructions too.

Playback (advanced)

Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable

Select the USB communication system according to the OS of your PC or your printer before connecting them to the camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). Set the items on [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P25)

1 Select [USB MODE].

(In the recording mode)

REC SETUP

NO.RESET RESET CLOCK SET

USB

USB MODE

USB mode PC to be connected

Mass Storage (USB Direct-Print)

PTP (PictBridge)

EXITSETSELECT

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Windows

XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS X (10.1 or above), Mac OS 9.x

Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional or Mac OS X

2 Select [Mass Storage] or [PTP].

USB MODE

USB Direct-Print

Mass Storage

PictBridge

PTP

SETSELECT

Printer to be

connected

Printers supporting USB DIRECT-PRINT.

Printers supporting PictBridge.

Playback (advanced)

ª When using Windows 98/98 SE

• When using Windows 98/98 SE, install the USB driver before connecting. (When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB driver.)

ª When using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me,

Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.x

The [PTP] (PictBridge) setting is not supported on the following OS’s: Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.x. Please refer to the following information.

• When connecting the camera to a PC, do not set [USB MODE] to [PTP]. (When the camera is shipped, [Mass Storage] is selected.)

• When connecting to a PC which includes the above-mentioned OS and setting the [USB MODE] to [PTP],

B MODE

the messages shown on the right appear on the LCD monitor of the camera.

The following messages appear for each OS on the display of the PC. Select [Cancel] to close the window and disconnect the PC.

OS Message

Windows 2000 Professional [Welcome to the Found New Hardware

Wizard]

Windows Me Windows 98/98 SE

[New Hardware Found]> [Add New Hardware Wizard] (When you connect to the PC more than 2 times, only [Add New Hardware Wizard] appears.)

Mac OS 9.x [Software needed for the USB device

“DMC-LC80, DMC-LC70 or DMC-LC50” is not available. Would you like to look for the software on the Internet?]

Playback (advanced)

Connecting to a PC (Mass Storage)

• DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70 is illustrated below as an example.

A AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1) B USB connection cable

1 Turn the camera on and then set

[USB MODE] to [Mass Storage]. (P95)

2 Connect the camera to a PC via

the USB connection cable (supplied).

• Align the 2 mark on the USB connection cable and the 1 mark on the [DIGITAL] socket.

[Windows] The drive appears on the [My Computer] folder.

• If it is the first time you are connecting the camera to a PC, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by the Windows Plug and Play, then it appears on the [My Computer] folder.

[Macintosh] The drive is shown on the screen.

Suggestions/Tips

• The status indicator lights during communication.

• When connecting to a PC, we recommend using the AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1) as the power source.

• If the remaining battery power becomes low during communication, the power indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. In this case, stop the communication, because the data may be destroyed. Then turn the camera off and use the following power source.

• New batteries

• Charged batteries

• AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1)

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

Playback (advanced)

Connecting to a PC (PTP)

Do not follow the setting below on the OS except for Windows XP and Mac OS X.

• DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70 is illustrated below as an example.

A AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1) B USB connection cable

1 Turn the camera on and then set

[USB MODE] to [PTP]. (P95)

2 Connect the camera to a PC via

the USB connection cable (supplied).

• Align the 2 mark on the USB connection cable and the 1 mark on the [DIGITAL] socket.

[Windows] The camera icon appears on the [My Computer] folder.

• If it is the first time you are connecting the camera to a PC, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by the Windows Plug and Play, then the camera icon appears on the [My Computer] folder.

[Macintosh] You can read pictures with image capture or iPhoto.

Playback (advanced)

Suggestions/Tips

• Refer to P96 when connecting to the OS except for Windows XP and Mac OS X when setting [USB MODE] to [PTP].

• The status indicator lights during communication.

• When connecting to a PC, we recommend using the AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1) as the power source.

• New batteries

• Charged batteries

• AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1)

• It may take time to display the communication screen depending on the PC.

• You can only load pictures from the camera and cannot write them on the card or delete them.

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

• When there are 1000 or more pictures on the card, the pictures may not be imported.

• When the PC recovers from the standby mode while connecting it to a camera with USB connection cables, they may not properly communicate with each other.

Playback (advanced)

Connecting to a Printer

By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing.

• DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70 is illustrated below as an example.

A AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1) B USB connection cable

1 Turn the camera on and then set

the [USB MODE] to [PTP] (PictBridge) or [Mass Storage] (USB DIRECT-PRINT). (P95)

2 Turn on a printer.

3 Connect the camera to the printer

via the USB connection cable (supplied).

• Align the 2 mark on the USB connection cable and the 1 mark on the [DIGITAL] socket.

Suggestions/Tips

• Ask the manufacturer of the printer about the corresponding models. (Read the printer operating instructions too.)

• New batteries

• Charged batteries

• AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1)

• When connecting to a printer, we recommend using the AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1) as the power source.

• Set the paper size and print quality with the printer. (Read the printer operating instructions.)

• Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.

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

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Panasonic DMC-LC70PP, DMC-LC50PP, DMC-LC80PP User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety

Information for Your Safety

Preparation

Standard Accessories

Names of the Components

Quick Guide

About the Battery

Inserting the Batteries

Removing the Batteries

About the Card

Inserting the Card

Removing the Card

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)

Setup Menu

Using the LCD Monitor

About the Histogram (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

The Mode Dial

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode

Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)

Using the Optical Zoom

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

Compensating the Exposure

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

Playback (basic)

Playing Back Pictures

9 Pictures Multi Playback

Using the Playback Zoom

Deleting Pictures

Recording pictures (advanced)

Taking Pictures using Economy Mode

Taking Pictures using Macro Mode

Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode

Taking Pictures using Landscape Mode

Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode

Recording Motion Images

Setting the White Balance

Setting the White Balance manually (White set)

Finely Adjusting the White Balance

Setting ISO Sensitivity

Changing the Picture Size

Changing the Quality

Taking Pictures using Spot Mode

Taking Pictures with Audio (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

Using the AF Trigger (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

Using the Digital Zoom

Using the Color Effect

Adjusting the Quality of the Picture (Picture Adjustment)

Creating Flip Animation (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

Playback (advanced)

Playing Back Pictures with Audio (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

Playing Back Motion Images

Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting)

Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture

Playing Back with Slide Show

Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)

Resizing the Pictures

Trimming the Pictures

Formatting the Card

Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen

Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable

Connecting to a PC (Mass Storage)

Connecting to a PC (PTP)

Connecting to a Printer