Panasonic DMC-LC5PP User Manual

Before use, please read these instructions completely.Digital CameraOperating InstructionsModel No.DMC-LC5PPVQT9742For USA assistance, please call: 1-

10LCD Monitor Display[In recording]1REC mode: AUTO (P28): Program AE (P39): Aperture-priority AE (P40): Shutter-priority AE (P41): Manual exposure (P4

100Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service (as applicable) in the United States call 1-800-272-7033.For assistance in Puerto Rico c

101Warranty(For Canadian Customers)Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTYPanasonic C

102WARRANTY SERVICEFor product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at:Telephone #: (905) 624

103Servicenter ListFactory Servicenters Locations1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 980

104IndexAAF/AE Lock...47Aperture-priority AE...40Audio Dubbing...74AUTO Mode...

105Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápidoPrepare las siguientes piezas.• Cámara• Batería• Tarjeta de memoria• Adaptador ACVerifique

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VQT9742F0102Kz0( 2000 A)Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaDivision of Matsushita Electric

1113White balance (P50)No: AUTO: Daylight: Cloudy: Halogen: Fluorescent: Flash: White set14Zoom (P31, P32)(digital zoom area: )15Self-timer mode (P35

12The DisplayThe displayed contents are the same as those indicated on the LCD monitor. Read page P10, P11.1Flash mode (P33)2Audio REC (P36)3Battery i

13Quick GuidePrepare following items.• Camera• Battery• Memory card• AC adaptorCheck that the power switch is set to [OFF].1Insert the battery into th

14Inserting the Battery[Preparation]• Set the power switch to [OFF].1Rotate the lever towards the [OPEN] direction to open the battery door.2Insert th

15Charging the Battery1Set the power switch to [OFF].2Insert the battery into the camera. (P14)3Open the terminal door.A: How to open the terminal doo

16ª Charging time and available recording time (It records once at intervals of 30 seconds. Frash fires 1 time to 2 times. When the supplied 32 MB SD

17Inserting the Card[Preparation]• Set the power switch to [OFF].1Open the memory card door.2Insert the card all the way in until it clicks.• Check th

18ª Access to the cardWhen you access the card, the red flash/access indicator 1 lights at quick intervals.When the flash/access indicator lights, do

19Turning Power on/off1Set the power switch to [ON].• The status indicator lights.2Set the power switch to [OFF].• When switching the power on/off, do

2Dear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructi

20Attaching the Strap1Open with the supplied metal plate 2 the triangular metal top of the strap and attach it to the eyelet 1 of the camera.2Attach t

21Attaching the Monitor HoodIf you record outdoors and the sunlight is strong, it is difficult to see the LCD monitor. In this case, by attaching the

22Using the TripodWhen using the tripod (VZ-CT55, optional), you can also take pictures with low shutter speed and zoom.1Align the camera holder 2 to

23Using the LCD MonitorEvery time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor changes as shown below.[In recording][In playback]• O

24The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)The shutter button is pressed in 2 steps: “pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”.Pressing halfw

25The Operational Mode Dial and the REC Mode Dialª Operational mode dial 1With this dial you can set REC (single mode or burst mode) and playback mode

26Operating the MenuBy operating the menu it is possible to set the settings REC or playback mode. It is also possible to set the date and time, the o

27Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)It is possible to set the year from 2001 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.1Press the [MENU] button.2Press 1 to m

28Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)By only pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) will be automatically adjusted and t

29Checking the Last Picture (Review)After taking a picture, when auto review (P79) is set to [ON], the captured picture is displayed on the LCD monito

3FCC 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

30Recording Motion ImagesWith this camera you can also record motion images. (If using the supplied 32MB SD memory card, it is possible to record for

31Using the Optical ZoomWith this function, you can make people and subjects closer, and landscapes can be captured in wide angle, with the 3 times op

32Using the Digital ZoomIt is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 3 times with the optical zoom by 2 more times, with the digital

33Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash[Preparation]• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)1Press [ ].• Every time you press, the a

34/ (In 2nd curtain): Slow sync./Red-eye reductionWhen you take a picture with a dark background landscape, it makes the flash fire and the shutter sp

35Taking Pictures with the Self-timerWhen you set the self-timer, the picture is automatically taken after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).[Preparation]• Se

36Taking Pictures with AudioYou can take a picture with audio for 5 seconds.[Preparation]• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)1Pres

37Changing the Picture SizeYou can choose among 4 kinds of picture size settings.[Preparation]• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)

38Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio)You can choose among 3 kinds of quality levels (Data Compression Ratio).[Preparation]• Set the operatio

39Taking Pictures with Program AE ModeThe shutter speed and aperture value are set automatically according to the brightness of the subject. The combi

4USB Driver End User License AgreementYou (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Soft Agreement (“Agreement”) on

40Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AEWhen aperture value is set, the shutter speed is set automatically according to the subject brightness. If

41Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AEWhen the shutter speed is set, the aperture value is set automatically according to the subject brightness.

42Taking Pictures with Manual Exposure SettingThis mode is particularly suitable for locking the exposure of the background when there are white and d

43Compensating the ExposureIf there is a difference between the subject and background brightness, since you cannot set the correct exposure, you can

44Taking Pictures with Auto (AE) BracketPressing the shutter button once, the camera will automatically take 3 (or 5) pictures changing exposure accor

45Taking Pictures with Focus BracketPressing the shutter button once, 3 (or 5) pictures are automatically taken, while focus changes according to the

46Adjusting the Flash OutputIt is possible to adjust the flash output.[Preparation]• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)1Press the

47Using the AF/AE LockIf the subject is out of the AF target or the focus area and you press the shutter button, the subject’s focus is not adjusted.

48Selecting the Metering ModesThe camera is usually set to multiple [ ], but it is possible to switch to center weighted [ ] or spot [ ] mode.[Prepara

49Picture Adjustment (Contrast/Sharpness/Saturation)[Preparation]• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)1Press the [MENU] button.2Pre

5ContentsSafetyInformation for Your Safety ... 2USB Driver End User License Agreement ... 4Preparat

50Setting the White BalanceWith the auto white balance you can automatically adjust the natural color tone, but in some particular situations, dependi

51Here the white set mode of white balance is explained.[Preparation]• Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25)1Press the [MENU] button.

52Setting ISO SensitivityISO sensitivity is a value that corresponds to the sensitivity to light. The higher it is, the better the camera performances

53Using the Spot AFYou can record a subject focused in its single part with a smaller focus area than usual. This setting is particularly suitable to

54Taking Pictures with 2nd Curtain SynchroWhen recording with normal flash and setting to 1st curtain, as the flash fires the shutter curtain is simul

55Taking Pictures with Macro ModeIf the camera lens is at a distance from 6 cm to 50 cm from the subject, set macro mode [ ].[Preparation]• Set the op

56Taking Pictures with Burst ModeBy continuously pressing the shutter button, it is possible to record in burst mode. (4 frames/second maximum of 8 fr

57Taking Pictures with Manual FocusUse the manual focus setting when you record landscapes and want to lock infinity distance, or, on the contrary, wh

58Using the Conversion LensUsing the tele conversion lens (DMW-LT52, optional), it is possible to zoom in much more; using the wide conversion lens (D

596Attach the conversion lens adaptor 1.7Install the tele conversion lens B or the wide conversion lens A.• In motion image mode [ ], it is possible t

6EditingDeleting Images ... 67Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting)... 69Protectin

60Using the External FlashWhen attaching the external flash (DMW-FL28, optional), it is possible to record from further distances as compared to built

61• In AUTO mode [ ], [MANUAL] mode cannot be selected.• When selecting [MANUAL] in external flash mode, set the REC mode dial to the aperture-priorit

62Playing Back Still Pictures1Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ].• The last recorded picture is played back.2Press 2 to play back the previ

63Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio1Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ].2Press 2/1 to select the file with audio icon [ ] 2.3By pressin

649 Images Multi PlaybackIt is possible to display 9 images at once.[Preparation]Set the operational mode dial to playback [].1During playback, rotate

65Using the Playback ZoomDuring playback it is possible to enlarge pictures.[Preparation]• Set the operational mode dial to playback [].1During playba

66Playing Back Motion Images1Set the operational mode dial to playback [ ].2Press 2/1 to select the file with the motion image icon [ ] 1.3By pressing

67Deleting ImagesImages recorded on the card can be deleted.Once deleted, images cannot be recovered.[Preparations]• Set the operational mode dial to

68Deleting Images (Continued)[Delete all images]Once deleted, images cannot be recovered.1Press the [MENU] button.2Press 3/4 to select [DELETE] and th

69Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting)It is possible to write information (DPOF data) on the card about the images that you want t

7ComponentsBefore using your camera, check the contents.1SD Memory Card (32 MB)RP-SD0322Battery PackCGR-S602A3AC AdaptorDE-877B4USB Connection KitUSB

70Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting) (Continued)[Multi copy setting/to cancel]It is possible to set up to 50 images all at once.

71[To cancel all settings] A1Press the [MENU] button.2Press 3/4 to select [DPOF] and then press 1.3Press 3/4 to select [CANCEL] and then press 1.4When

72Protecting Images on the CardIt is possible to protect the important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure.[Preparation]• Set the oper

73Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback)All pictures selected in the card can be played back one-by-one automatically.[Preparation]• Set th

74Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)It is possible to add a 10-second narration to a recorded picture.[Preparations]• Set the operation

75Resize the Recorded PicturesIt is possible to reduce the recorded picture size. We recommend that you use this setting in particular if you want to

76Trimming the Recorded PicturesIt is possible to cut off the unnecessary parts of the picture (trimming), and enlarge the remainder.[Preparations]• S

77Trimming the Recorded Pictures (Continued)• You cannot operate trimming on pictures recorded with other equipments.• Motion images or TIFF pictures

78Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness1Press the [MENU] button.2Press 1 to open the setup menu.3Press 3/4 to select [MONITOR].4Press 2/1 to adjust the

79Using the Auto ReviewRecording with the auto review set to [ON], the recorded picture is automatically displayed on the LCD monitor for about 2 seco

8Names of the Components[Front View]1AF Sensor2Optical Finder (P19)3Flash Sensor (P34)4Flash5Self-timer Indicator (P35)6Focus Dial (P55, P57)7Lens[Up

80Setting up the Operational SoundIt is possible to set the electronic shutter sound when the shutter button is pressed all the way and set the sound

81Setting up the Power Save ModeWhen setting this mode, the camera, if it is not operated for certain amount time, it is automatically turned off.1Pre

82Resetting the File NumberAs the file numbers are recorded sequentially by the camera side, when you use some cards, it could happen that the file nu

83Playing Back Images with TV MonitorBy connecting the camera to a television via the supplied A/V cable 1, it is possible to view and play back the r

84After UseAfter using the camera and after following steps, it is recommended to place it in the optional soft case, in order to preserve it.1Turn th

85Connecting to PC[Preparation]Only if using Windows® 98 or Windows® 98 Second Edition, start the supplied CD from PC and install the USB driver.1Conn

86The Menu ItemsREC mode menu• For items without number, refer to those with the same name.1AUDIO REC. (P36)2PICT. SIZE (P37)3QUALITY (P38)4D. ZOOM (P

87The Menu Items (Continued)Playback mode menu• For items without number, refer to those with the same name.18DELETE (P67)19PROTECT (P72)20DPOF (P69)2

88Cautions for Useª Cautions for UseKeep the digital camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).

89• Before cleaning the camera, detach the battery or pull out the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet.• Wipe the digital camera with a soft dry clo

9[Back View]19Strap Eyelet (P20)20Dioptor Adjustment Dial (P19)21Status Indicator (P23)22Flash/Access Indicator (P18, P23)23Optical Finder (P19)24 But

90Battery• Extremely high or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.• If the battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, the terminal may

91• Be sure to keep the lens ring attached to the digital camera so as to shut out unnecessary light.ª SD Slide ShowIf setting the SD slide show with

92Warning Indication[NO MEMORY CARD]Insert the memory card.[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]Cancel the memory card lock.[MEMORY CARD DOOR OPEN]Close the

93Troubleshooting1: The power does not turn on.1-1: Are the battery and the AC adaptor correctly connected? Check the connection.1-2: Is the battery s

94SpecificationsDigital Camerainformation for your safetyPower Source: DC 9 VPower Consumption: 4.3 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to on)2.7 W (Wh

95Flash Built-in flashrecording range: (Wide) approx. 10 cm - 4.5 m (Tele) approx. 20 cm - 3.5 mAUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction

96Digital Camera Accessory System*Please refer to page P16, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.*NOTE: Accessories and/o

97Digital Camera Accessory Order Form(For USA Customers)In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories.TO OBTAIN ANY

98Request for Service NoticeMail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall

99Limited Warranty(For USA Customers)PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, One Panasonic Way