Panasonic DMC-LC1PP User Manual

Digital CameraOperating InstructionsModel No.DMC-LC1PPBefore use, please read theseinstructions completely.VQT0G87For USA assistance, please call: 1-8

Preparation10Charging the BatteryCharge the battery before using.1 Connect the AC cable.• The [POWER] indicator A lights.• The battery cannot be charg

Playback (advanced)100¬Suggestions/Tips ¬• Refer to P97 carefully when connecting to the OS except for Windows XP and Mac OS X while setting [USB MODE

Playback (advanced)101Connecting to a PrinterBy connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge or USB Direct-Print via the USB conn

Playback (advanced)102Using a Printer (PictBridge)Preparation• Connect the camera to a printer. (P101)• The paper size cannot be changed depending on

Playback (advanced)103Preparation• Connect the camera to a printer. (P101)• Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P80)• The paper size cann

Playback (advanced)104Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print)• Connect the camera to a printer. (P101)• Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the pri

Playback (advanced)105Preparation• Connect the camera to a printer. (P101)• Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P80)• Set the paper size

Others106OthersUsing the External FlashAfter installing the optional flash, DMW-FL28, the effective range will be increased when compared to the camer

Others107ª Using the specified external flashes• When you use the following external flashes, the information about the ISO sensitivity, the aperture

Others108¬Suggestions/Tips ¬• You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even when attaching the external

Others109Using the Wide Conversion Lens/Close-up LensThe wide conversion lens (DMW-LW69, optional) allows you to take pictures with a wider range of f

Preparation11About the Batteryª Battery indicationThe remaining battery power appears on the screen.(This does not appear when using AC adaptor)>

Others110¬Suggestions/Tips ¬• When using the wide conversion lens, rotate the zoom ring to Wide (35 mm-camera equivalent: 28 mm). If you rotate the zo

Others111After UseAfter using the camera, it is recommended that you complete the following steps:1 Turn the camera off and close the flash.2 Remove t

Others112Screen Displayª In recording1 Exposure mode (P31)2 Flash (P45)3 White balance (P62)4 ISO sensitivity (P69)5 Picture size (P66)6 Quality (P67)

Others113ª In playback1 : Playback mode2 DPOF [ ] (P80, P87) (White):DPOF setting for printing (Green):DPOF setting for Slide Show (Green with number

Others114The Menu Itemsª [REC] mode menu1 W.BALANCE (P62)2 WB ADJUST. (P65)3 PICT.SIZE (P66)4 QUALITY (P67)5 SPOT AF (P68)6 SENSITIVITY (P69)7 BURST R

Others11522 RESET (P26)23 USB MODE (P96)24 LANGUAGE (P26)ª [PLAY] mode menu• For items without numbers, refer to those with the same name in [REC] mod

Others116Cautions for Useª Optimal Use of the CameraKeep the camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, cell phone, video ga

Others117Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera.• Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor

Others118ª Cautions for StorageBefore storing the camera, remove the card and the battery.Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively st

Others119ª Folder CompositionWhen a Memory Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a PC, the folders shown below will appear.• In the [100_PANA

Preparation12Inserting the BatteryPreparation• Check if the camera is turned off.• Close the flash.1 Slide the lever to open the battery door.2 Insert

Others120Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size• If you mix , and , the number of recordable pictures changes.• The number of reco

Others121Message Display[NO MEMORY CARD]Insert the card.[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]Cancel the card lock.[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]Play back after re

Others122Troubleshooting1: The camera is not turned on.1-1: Is the battery inserted or the AC adaptor correctly connected? Check the connection.1-2: I

Others12313: The picture does not appear on the television.13-1: Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?Check it.13-2: Set the TV to video input

Others124SpecificationsDigital Camera Information for your safetyCamera Effective pixels 5,000,000 pixelsImage sensor 2/3q CCD, total pixel number 5,2

Others125Flash Built-in pop up flashFlash range: (ISO AUTO)Approx. 1.64 feet (50 cm) – 15.8 feet (4.8 m) (Wide)/Approx. 1.64 feet (50 cm) – 13.1 feet

Others126OthersDigital Camera Accessory System*1Slave function equipped with DMW-FL28 can not be used withDMC-LC1’s built-in flash.* Please refer to p

Others127Digital Camera Accessory Order Form(For USA Customers)In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories.TO OBTA

Others128Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Com

Others129Limited Warranty (For USA Only)PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, One Panasonic

Preparation13Removing the BatteryPreparation• Check if the camera is turned off.• Close the flash.1 Slide the lever to open the battery door.2 Push th

Others130Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call1-800-272-7033.For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panason

Others131Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)Product RepairsPurchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products

Others132OthersIndexAAC Adaptor ... 14Adjusting Flash Output ... 46AF-Macro ...

Others133OOperational Mode Dial ... 30Operational Sound ... 25Optical Zoom ... 44PPAL

Others134OthersSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española de uso rápido• Cargue la batería antes del uso.• Prepare la cámara, el cable de CA, la batería, e

Others1355 Introduzca la tarjeta con la etiqueta mirando hacia la parte trasera de la cámara hasta que se oiga un disparo. • Introduzca la tarjeta, pr

Others1363 Dirija el área del AF C hacia el punto que quiere enfocar. 4 Enfoque el sujeto para sacar la imagen.• 1: Oprima a mitad el botón del obtura

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Preparation14Using the AC AdaptorYou can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge by connecting to an AC adaptor.Preparation• Check if

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Preparation15About the Cardª Access to the cardWhen the card is being accessed, the card access indication 1 lights.When the card access indication 1

Preparation16Inserting the CardPreparation• Check if the camera is turned off.• Close the flash.1 Slide the card door to open.2 Insert the card with t

Preparation17Removing the CardPreparation• Check if the camera is turned off.• Close the flash.1 Slide the card door to open.2 Push the card until it

Preparation18Attaching the MC Protector/Lens Cap/Lens Hood/Hood CapPreparation• Check if the camera is turned off.• Close the flash.ª Attaching the MC

Preparation19ª Attaching the lens hood/hood cap1 1 Attach the lens hood.2 Attach the hood cap.• The camera is turned upside down in the figure above.•

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

Preparation20Attaching the Strap1 1 Pressing both sides of the cover.2 Pull out the black strap holder completely. 2 Detach the black strap holder fro

Preparation21Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)ª Initial UseThe clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the clock set

Preparation223 Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D].• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.ª Date Printing•

Preparation23Setup Menu1 Turn the camera on.2 Press the [MENU] button.3 Select the [SETUP] Menu.4 Select the desired item.5 Set the desired value.• Cl

Preparation24You can control the following items on [SETUP] menu.°1Recording mode onlyMenu FunctionsMONITOR/FINDERAdjust the brightness of the LCD mon

Preparation25°1 Recording mode onlyMenu FunctionsBEEP You can set [BEEP] and [SHUTTER] in the recording mode, and [BEEP] in playback mode.• Setting on

Preparation26°1 Recording mode only °2 Playback mode onlyMenu FunctionsCLOCK SET Change the date and time. (P21)RESET°1The camera is reset to the init

Preparation27Using the LCD Monitor/ViewfinderThe LCD monitor of the camera is easily viewed outdoors because the LCD monitor reflects sunlight to use

Preparation28ª Diopter adjustmentThis feature is handy for users who wear corrective lenses and prefer to use the Viewfinder.Preparation• Press the [E

Preparation29About the Histogram• A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels

Safety3FCC 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 th

Preparation30Operational Mode Dial and Metering Mode Dialª Operational mode dialYou can switch to the recording mode (single/burst) and the playback m

Preparation31Setting the ExposureYou can set the exposure by setting the aperture ring and the shutter speed dial.A: the aperture ringB: the shutter s

Preparation32Adjust the aperture ring to [A] and the shutter speed dial between 2000 and 2–8s.• When adjusting the shutter speed dial to [2–8s], rotat

Preparation33ª Manual Exposure AssistanceWhen you press the shutter button halfway, the indication for the condition of exposure (manual exposure assi

Preparation34Shutter Speed and Aperture Valueª Shutter-priority AE mode°1The smaller aperture value is limited depending on the shutter speed or ISO s

Recording pictures (basic)35Recording pictures (basic)Taking Pictures with Auto FocusPreparation• Insert the charged battery (P12) or connect the AC a

Recording pictures (basic)36• The focus indication D lights and then the aperture value E and the shutter speed F appear.• When the focus indication D

Recording pictures (basic)37ª Focusing• The focus range is 1.97 feet (60 cm)–¶ (AF). It is 0.98 feet (30 cm)–¶ (AF-Macro/MF).• If you press the shutte

Recording pictures (basic)38¬Suggestions/Tips ¬• When pressing the shutter button halfway, the screen may become dark or bright for a moment; this is

Recording pictures (basic)39ª AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto Focus/AE: Auto Exposure)When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above picture,

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

Recording pictures (basic)40(A): Aperture value(B): Shutter speed¬Suggestions/Tips ¬• If the exposure is not adequate when pressing the shutter button

Recording pictures (basic)41Taking Pictures with Manual FocusUse this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens an

Recording pictures (basic)42ª MF ASSISTWhen you rotate the focus ring while setting [MF ASSIST] to [MF1] or [MF2], the MF assistance is activated and

Recording pictures (basic)43Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)Preparation• In Motion image mode, review function is not activated.1 Press 4/[REVIE

Recording pictures (basic)44Using the Optical ZoomYou can record people and objects at a wide angle with 1k of optical zoom (35 mm-camera equivalent:

Recording pictures (basic)45Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashPreparation• Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)ª To open the flas

Recording pictures (basic)46: Forced OFFEven in dark places, the flash is not activated.Use this when taking pictures in places where use of the flash

Recording pictures (basic)47on the subject or the skin color of the subject may be turned white. In this case, you can defuse the shadows and take pic

Recording pictures (basic)48Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightnes

Recording pictures (basic)49Taking Pictures Using Auto BracketThis mode allows you to take pictures automatically according to the compensation range

5Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print)... 104OthersUsing the External Flash... 106Using the Wide Conversion Lens/Close-up Lens...

Recording pictures (basic)50Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPreparation• Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)1 Switch the self-timer

Recording pictures (basic)51Taking Pictures using Burst ModePreparation• Set the operational mode dial to burst mode [ ]. (P30)1 Select [BURST RATE],

Playback (basic)52Playback (basic)Playing Back PicturesPreparation• Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30)1 Select the picture.• Pr

Playback (basic)53¬Suggestions/Tips ¬• This camera is based on the DCF standards (Design rule for Camera File system) which were established by the Ja

Playback (basic)549 Pictures Multi PlaybackPreparation• Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30)1 Switch to multi screen. 2 Select th

Playback (basic)55Using the Playback ZoomPreparation• Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30)1 Enlarge the picture.2 Shift the pictu

Playback (basic)56Deleting PicturesPreparation• Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30)ª To delete a single picture1 Select the pict

Playback (basic)57ª To delete multi pictures1 Select [MULTI DELETE].2 Select the pictures to be deleted.• The selected pictures appear with [ ]. When

Playback (basic)58ª To delete all pictures1 Select [ALL DELETE].2 Delete all of the pictures.¬Suggestions/Tips ¬• Once deleted, pictures cannot be rec

Recording pictures (advanced)59Recording pictures (advanced)Recording Motion ImagesYou can record motion images with audio.Preparation• Set the operat

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

Recording pictures (advanced)604 Press the shutter button fully to start the recording.• The audio recording starts simultaneously from the built-in m

Recording pictures (advanced)61FUNCTION MenuYou can select 4 menus which you frequently use from the menus in the recording mode (P114, P115).This all

Recording pictures (advanced)62Setting the White BalanceIn certain situations, the color white may appear slightly reddish or bluish. This can occur w

Recording pictures (advanced)63Use of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or bluish pictures. Whe

Recording pictures (advanced)64Setting the White Balance manually (White set)Preparation• Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)1 Select

Recording pictures (advanced)65Finely Adjusting the White BalanceIf you cannot acquire the desirable hue with white balance because of too many differ

Recording pictures (advanced)66Changing the Picture SizePreparation• Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)1 Select [PICT.SIZE] and set t

Recording pictures (advanced)67Changing the Quality“Quality” refers to the amount each image is compressed. Lower compression results in superior pict

Recording pictures (advanced)68Taking Pictures using the Spot AFThe focus is adjusted within the limited range.Preparation• Set the operational mode d

Recording pictures (advanced)69Setting ISO SensitivityThe ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can be increased when you

Preparation7∫ Lens CapVYK1F94∫ CD-ROM∫ StrapVFC4037∫ Lens HoodVYQ2884∫ Hood CapVYK1C96∫ MC Protector(Filter diameter: 69 mm)DMW-LMC69• Please order VY

Recording pictures (advanced)70Taking Pictures with AudioPreparation• Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)1 Select [AUDIO REC.] and

Recording pictures (advanced)71Using the Digital ZoomPreparation• Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)1 Select [D.ZOOM] and set it to [

Recording pictures (advanced)72Setting to the 2nd Curtain SynchroThe 2nd curtain synchro is the method that the photo flash activates just before the

Recording pictures (advanced)73Adjusting the Quality of the Picture(Picture Adjustment)Preparation• Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30

Recording pictures (advanced)74Creating Flip AnimationThis camera allows you to create motion picture files up to 20 seconds by connecting images reco

Recording pictures (advanced)753 Capture images for flip animation.• You can take up to 100 pictures.4 Check the image.• You can check the previous or

Recording pictures (advanced)767 Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE] and create a flip animation.• The file number appears for about 1 second after creating

Playback (advanced)77Playback (advanced)Playing Back Pictures with AudioPreparation• Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30)1 Select

Playback (advanced)78Playing Back Motion ImagesPreparation• Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30)1 Select the picture with the mot

Playback (advanced)79Rotating the PictureYou can rotate the recorded pictures in increments of 90°.This is a convenient function to play back pictures

Preparation8PreparationNames of the Components1 Lens2 Microphone (P60, P70)3 White Balance Sensor4 Self-timer Indicator (P50)5Flash6 AF Sensor7 Viewfi

Playback (advanced)80Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting)DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that

Playback (advanced)81ª Multi setting/cancel1 Select [DPOF PRINT].2 Select [MULTI].3 Select the pictures and set the number of prints.• The number of p

Playback (advanced)82ª To cancel all settings1 Select [DPOF PRINT].2 Select [CANCEL].3 Select [YES] to cancel all settings.• Close the menu by pressin

Playback (advanced)83ª Index setting/cancel1 Select [DPOF PRINT].2 Select [INDEX].3 Select [YES] to index setting.• Close the menu by pressing the [ME

Playback (advanced)84ª When the index is already set• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.ª To print the dateYou

Playback (advanced)85Preventing Accidental Erasure of the PicturePreparation• Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30)ª Single settin

Playback (advanced)86ª Multi setting/To cancel all settingsPerform the same operation as in [Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Print

Playback (advanced)87Playing Back with Slide ShowPreparation• Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30)1 Select [SLIDE SHOW].2 Select

Playback (advanced)884 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)89Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures(Audio Dubbing)Preparation• Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30)1 Select [A

Preparation930 Focus Ring Button (P35, P41)31 Aperture Ring Button (P31)32 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P28)33 [USB] Socket (5pin) (P98)34 [DC IN] Socket

Playback (advanced)90Resizing the PicturesThis function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture, in cases when it needs to be att

Playback (advanced)914 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it.• When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten.• When the original picture is protected, y

Playback (advanced)92Trimming the PicturesPreparation• Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30)1 Select [TRIMMING].2 Select the pictu

Playback (advanced)934 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it.• When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten.• When the original picture is protected, y

Playback (advanced)94Formatting the CardPreparation• Set the operational mode dial to playback mode [ ]. (P30)1 Select [FORMAT].2 Select [YES] to form

Playback (advanced)95Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screenª Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied)• Turn the camera and the TV off.1 Connect

Playback (advanced)96Before Connecting with USB Connection CableSelect the USB communication system according to the OS of your PC or your printer bef

Playback (advanced)97ª When using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.x• When connecting the camera to a PC, do not se

Playback (advanced)98Connecting to a PC (Mass Storage)When you connect to the camera to a PC supporting USB 2.0 (High Speed), you can transfer the dat

Playback (advanced)99Connecting to a PC (PTP)Do not follow the setting below on the OS except for Windows XP and Mac OS X.1 Turn the camera on and the