Panasonic DMC-LC50 Datasheet

Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No.DMC-LC70GN DMC-LC50GNBefore use, please read theseinstructions completely.VQT0K19LC70_50GN.book 1 ページ ２

Preparation10Charging the Batteries• Charge the batteries before use (when using Ni-MH batteries).1Insert the batteries into the battery charger.2 Con

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Preparation11About the Batteryª Recommended batteriesUse Panasonic AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride) (supplied) or AA Alkaline batteries. (We

Preparation12ª Batteries that cannot be usedThe following batteries cannot be used.• Batteries where part or their entire outer covering jacket has be

Preparation13ª Ni-MH Battery (Nickel Metal Hydride)The battery charger should only be used with the Ni-MH batteries. Do not attempt to charge non-rech

Preparation14• Even if the battery power depletes when leaving them unused for a while, the battery power may recover. However, they will not be usabl

Preparation15Recordable number when the LCD monitor is turned off(The LCD monitor is off / Other recording conditions are the same as specified in CIP

Preparation16Inserting/Removing the BatteriesPreparation• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.• Use AA Ni-MH batteries

Preparation17About the Cardª Access to the cardWhile the card is being accessed, the status indicator 1 and card access indication 2 light.When the st

Preparation18Inserting/Removing the CardPreparation• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.1 Slide the door in the direct

Preparation19Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)ª Initial settingThe clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the clock

Safety2SafetyDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operati

Preparation20Setup Menu1 Turn the camera on.• The power indicator 1 lights.2 Press the [MENU] button.3 Select the [SETUP] Menu.4 Select the desired it

Preparation21You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu.Menu Functions MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.AUTO REVI

Preparation22Menu FunctionsECONOMY(Economy mode only)The remaining battery life is extended by turning the LCD monitor off automatically while camera

Preparation23Using the LCD Monitorª Selecting the screen to be usedPress the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used.• The [DISPLAY] butto

Preparation24ª Recording guide lineYou can achieve balanced pictures by aligning the subject on the cross point of the horizontal and vertical guide l

Recording pictures (basic)25Recording pictures (basic)Taking PicturesPreparation• Insert the batteries. (P16) • Insert the card. (P18)1 1 Turn the cam

Recording pictures (basic)26ª Correct posture for taking good picturesTo take pictures without blurring:• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep

Recording pictures (basic)27ª Focusing• You can focus on the subject up to a distance of 50 cm.• If you press the shutter button fully without prefocu

Recording pictures (basic)28• 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/

Recording pictures (basic)29Taking Pictures in Simple ModeWe recommend you use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture.• Offering simplified

Safety3Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere

Recording pictures (basic)30Burst speed (P39): • Fixed to low speed.Number of recordable pictures in Burst mode (P39): White balance setting (P51):• F

Recording pictures (basic)31¬Suggestions/Tips ¬• The recordable range is 50 cm –¶ (Tele), 10 cm – ¶ (Wide).• If the distance between the camera and th

Recording pictures (basic)32Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)Preparation• In Motion image mode [ ], review function is not activated.1 Press 4.•

Recording pictures (basic)33Using the Optical ZoomWith this feature, you can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and

Recording pictures (basic)34Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashPreparation• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P8)ª Switching the flash s

Recording pictures (basic)35ª The available flash range to take pictures• The available flash range is an approximation.ª Shutter speed for each flash

Recording pictures (basic)36Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightnes

Recording pictures (basic)37Taking Pictures using Auto BracketIn this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button

Recording pictures (basic)38Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPreparation• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P8)1 Switch the self-timer setting.

Recording pictures (basic)39Taking Pictures using Burst ModePreparation• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P8)1 Switch the burst mode setting.: H

4ContentsSafetyInformation for Your Safety ... 2PreparationStandard Accessories ... 6Names of the Components ...

Playback (basic)40Playback (basic)Playing Back PicturesPreparation• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8)1 Select the picture.• Press 2 to play back the prev

Playback (basic)419 Pictures Multi PlaybackPreparation• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8)1 Switch to multi screen. 2 Select the pictures.ª To return to t

Playback (basic)42Using the Playback ZoomPreparation• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8)1 Enlarge the picture.•:1k>2k>4k>8k>16k•:16k>8k>

Playback (basic)43Deleting PicturesPreparation• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8)ª To delete a single picture1 Select the picture to be deleted.• Press 2

Playback (basic)443 Delete the pictures.• It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at once.ª To delete all pictures1 Select [ALL DELETE].(The bu

Recording pictures (advanced)45Recording pictures (advanced)Using the Mode DialSelect the desired mode turning the mode dial.: Economy mode (P45): Mac

Recording pictures (advanced)46¬Suggestions/Tips ¬• The LCD monitor is also turned off when you charge the flash.• The Economy mode is not activated w

Recording pictures (advanced)47ª Taking Pictures using Portrait ModeThis mode allows you to make a subject stand out from an unfocused background and

Recording pictures (advanced)48ª Taking Pictures using Night Portrait ModeNight Portrait Mode allows you to take pictures against a nighttime landscap

Recording pictures (advanced)49ª Recording Motion Images You can record motion images.Preparation• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8)1 Select [MOTION RATE

5Playback (advanced)Playing Back Pictures with Audio (DMC-LC70 Only)... 62Playing Back Motion Images... 63Rotating th

Recording pictures (advanced)50Available recording time (seconds)• The remaining recording time appears on the screen. (It is an approximation.)• The

Recording pictures (advanced)51Using [REC] mode menuSetting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking p

Recording pictures (advanced)52Setting the White Balance manually (White set)If you want to set the white balance manually, select [ ] (White set) and

Recording pictures (advanced)53ª Setting ISO SensitivityThe ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can be increased when y

Recording pictures (advanced)54ª Changing the Quality“Quality” refers to the amount each image is compressed. Lower compression results in superior pi

Recording pictures (advanced)55ª Taking Pictures with Audio (DMC-LC70 Only)You can take a picture with audio.PreparationSet the mode dial except for [

Recording pictures (advanced)56Procedure for recording with prefocus using [FOCUS] button1 Aim the AF area to the point where you want to focus. (P25)

Recording pictures (advanced)57ª Using the Digital ZoomIt is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 3 times with the optical zoom by

Recording pictures (advanced)58ª Using the Colour EffectYou can use 3 types of colour effects depending on the image of the picture.PreparationSet the

Recording pictures (advanced)59Capturing images1 Select [FLIP ANIM.].2 Select [IMAGE CAPTURE].3 Capture images for flip animation.• You can take up to

Preparation6PreparationStandard AccessoriesBefore using your camera, check the contents.∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB)RP-SD016B(In the text, it is indicated

Recording pictures (advanced)60Creating motion images5 Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE].6 Select [FRAME RATE] and set the number of frames.•[5fps]:5 frame

Recording pictures (advanced)61¬Suggestions/Tips ¬• Flip animations are created as motion image files.• The number of pixel is 320k240.• You cannot us

Playback (advanced)62Playback (advanced)Playing Back Pictures with Audio (DMC-LC70 Only)Preparation• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8)1 Select the pictur

Playback (advanced)63Playing Back Motion ImagesPreparation• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8)1 Select the picture with the motion image icon [ ].2 Play b

Playback (advanced)64Rotating the PictureYou can rotate the recorded pictures in increments of 90°.This is a convenient function to play back pictures

Playback (advanced)65Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting)DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that

Playback (advanced)66ª Multi setting1 Select [DPOF PRINT].2 Select [MULTI].3 Select the pictures and set the number of prints.• The number of prints c

Playback (advanced)672 Select [CANCEL].3 Select [YES] to cancel all settings.• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after cancelling the setti

Playback (advanced)683 Select [YES] to index setting.• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.ª When the index is al

Playback (advanced)69Preventing Accidental Erasure of the PicturePreparation• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8)ª Single setting1 Select [PROTECT].2 Selec

Preparation7PreparationNames of the Components1 Strap Eyelet2 Self-timer Indicator (P38)3Flash4 Lens5 Lens Cover6 LCD Monitor (P23, 88)7 Optical Finde

Playback (advanced)70ª Multi setting/To cancel all settingsPerform the same operation as in [Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Print

Playback (advanced)71Playing Back with Slide ShowPreparation• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8)1 Select [SLIDE SHOW].2 Select the type of pictures to pla

Playback (advanced)724 Select [START].5 By pressing the [MENU] button, the Slide Show stops.ª SD Slide ShowIf setting the SD Slide Show with the [SD V

Playback (advanced)73Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures(Audio Dubbing) (DMC-LC70 Only)Preparation• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8)1 Select [AUDIO DUB.].

Playback (advanced)74Resizing the PicturesThis function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in those cases when it needs to b

Playback (advanced)754 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it.• When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten.• When the original picture is protected, y

Playback (advanced)76Trimming the PicturesPreparation• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8)1 Select [TRIMMING].2 Select the picture to trim.3 Enlarge or dec

Playback (advanced)774 Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to set.5 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it.• When you select [YES], the pict

Playback (advanced)78Formatting the CardPreparation• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8)1 Select [FORMAT].2 Select [YES] to format.¬Suggestions/Tips ¬• Usu

Playback (advanced)79Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screenª Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied with DMC-LC70) or video cable (supplied wit

Preparation821 Terminal Cover22 [DC IN] Socket 23 [DIGITAL] (P82, 84) / [AV OUT] (P79) Socket (DMC-LC70)[DIGITAL] (P82, 84) / [V.OUT] (P79) Socket (DM

Playback (advanced)80Before Connecting with USB Connection CableSelect the USB communication system according to the OS of your PC or your printer bef

Playback (advanced)81ª When using Windows 98/98 SEWhen using Windows 98/98 SE, install the USB driver before connecting. (When using Windows Me/2000/X

Playback (advanced)82Connecting to a PC•If you use Windows 98/98SE, install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer.• When using Windows Me

Playback (advanced)83ª Mass Storage[Windows]The drive appears on the [My Computer] folder.• If it is the first time you are connecting the camera to a

Playback (advanced)84Connecting to a PrinterBy connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT via the USB conne

Playback (advanced)85Preparation• Set the paper size and print quality with the printer in advance. (Read the printer operating instructions.)• Connec

Playback (advanced)86Preparation• Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P65)• Set the paper size and print quality with the printer. (Read

Playback (advanced)87ª To print the date connecting to the printerThere are two ways. 1 The one is to connect to the printer and then set the date pri

Others88OthersScreen Displayª In recording1 Recording mode (P8, 51)2 Flash (P34)3 White balance (P51)4 ISO sensitivity (P53)5 Picture size (P53)6 Qual

Others89ª Recording in Simple mode1 Flash (P34)2 Focus indication (P25)3 Jitter alert indication (P27)4 Picture mode (P29)5 Battery indication (P13)6

Preparation9Quick Guide• This is the summary of operations for recording on the camera. • Refer to the corresponding pages for each operation in detai

Others90ª In playback1 Playback mode2 DPOF (P65, 71) (White):DPOF setting for printing (Green):DPOF setting for Slide Show (Green with number of print

Others91Cautions for UseIn the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and

Others92If you will not be using the camera for a long time,• Do not keep the camera in a place where it will be subjected to high temperatures, high

Others93• Store the batteries in a completely discharged state. To store the rechargeable batteries for a long period of time, we recommend charging t

Others94Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size• If you mix fine quality and standard quality, the number of recordable pictures change

Others95Message Display[NO MEMORY CARD]Insert the card.[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]Cancel the card lock.[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]Play back after rec

Others96Troubleshooting1: The camera is not turned on.1-1: Are the batteries inserted or the AC adaptor correctly connected? Check the connection.1-2:

Others9710: The picture does not appear on the television. The display may be distorted or may look colourless if you select the incorrect video out s

Others98SpecificationsDigital Camera Information for your safetyCamera Effective pixels 4,000,000 pixels (DMC-LC70)3,200,000 pixels (DMC-LC50)Image se

Others99AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFFMicrophone Monaural (DMC-LC70 only)Recording media SD Memory