Panasonic DMC-LC43A User Manual

PanasonicDigital CameraOperating InstructionsModel No.DMC-LC43ATMLEICADC VARIO-ELMARITBefore use, please read these instructions completely.VQT0E51

Quick Guide©ePreparationCharge the batteries with the supplied charger when using Ni-MH batteries.Prepare following items.• Camera• Batteries (Ni-MH

Charging the Batteries1 Insert batteries into the charger.2 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the charger and AC mains socket.• The AC Mains Lead does no

PreparationInserting the Batteries[Preparation]• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored.1 Slide the door to the direction

H Available batteriesUse Panasonic AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride) or AA Alkalinebatteries (Optional). (We recommend that you use Panasonicb

B Caution for the batteriesIf you mistake handling the batteries, leakage, generation of heat and fire or burst may occurr. Keep the followi

Ni-MH Battery (Nickel Metal Hydride)The battery charger should only be used with the Ni-MH batteries. However, when mistaking handling them, leakag

Available recording/playback timeMeasured under the following conditions:• Shooting once every 30 seconds, flash every other shot.• Measured using

PreparationInserting the Card3,75,6[Preparation]• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored.[Inserting the card]1 Slide the

PreparationAccess to the cardWhen the card is being accessed, the flash/access indicator (T) and card access indication (2) lights.When the flash/acce

PreparationTurning Power on/off® 1.21 Set the power switch to [ON].• The Status indicator © lights.2 Set the power switch to [OFF].When the power sw

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

PreparationAttaching the Strap1 Pass the top of the strap through the strap eyelet 0.2 Pass the opposite side of the strap through its ring shaped p

PreparationUsing the LCD MonitorEvery time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor changes as shown below.[In recording][In pla

PreparationUsing the Optical ViewfinderParallax compensation mark• If you take a picture of the subject at a distance between 70 cm -120 cm with the z

PreparationThe Mode DialYou can choose a desired mode by the mode dial.[Q : Playback (P53)Playback recorded images.V : Simple mode (P28)Menu options a

PreparationOperating the Menu1[3Beci/3&B|iH2304OSPOT MODOFFjiou]|®|$ETUP i/3^ MpNjtpii^4The camera menu allows you to configure the Record and Pla

PreparationSetting the Date/Time (Clock Set)4,5If the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK]appears, set the date and time.You can go to the setup menu by pre

Recording images (basic)Taking PicturesBy only pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) will be automatically adju

• If you do not press the shutter button halfway, shutter jiggle may occur or the focus may not be adjusted properly.• Even when the focus indicatio

Recording images (basic)• Offering simplified menu for ease of use.• The picture size is easy to select.• The icons on the display are shown larger.We

Recording images (basic)Checking the Captured Picture (Review)2 1,3,4Ji/HJOTAULf:After taking a picture, the Auto review (P73) feature will cause the

ContentsSafetyInformation for Your Safety...2PreparationStandard Accessories...5Names of the Components...

Recording images (basic)Recording Motion ImagesWith this camera you can also record motionimages. (If using the supplied 16 MB SDMemory Card, it is po

Recording images (basic)Using the Optical ZoomThe Optical Zoom allows you to bring your subject up to 3 times closer. It also allows you to zoom back

Recording images (basic)Using the Digital ZoomThe Digital Zoom feature allows you to bring the subject an additional 3 times closer, thereby achieving

Recording images (basic)Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash[Preparation]• Set the mode dial except for [(B]/[2k]/[0]. (P23)1 Press [i].• Every ti

Recording images (basic)Slow sync./Red-eye reductionWhen you take a picture with a dark background landscape, it makes the flash fire and the shutter

Recording images (basic)Taking Pictures with the Self-timerUsing the Self Timer feature, you can be part of the picture. The camera will automatically

Recording images (advanced)Taking Pictures with Audio5You can take a picture with audio for 5 seconds.2,3OFFsexo exitEII HHri[Preparation]• Set the mo

Recording /mages (advanced)Changing the Picture Size1,4 2,32,30REC1/3iU SETUPB1PICT.SIZE16Q0 1230 640lisiÎS QUftLiiTY . SPOT-MODEs0léoti::;set^Iî:

Recording images (advanced)Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio)You can choose among 2 quality levels. (Data Compression Ratio)[Preparation]•

Recording images (advanced)Taking Pictures using Macro ModeWhen you take pictures from a distance closer than 50 cm (Tele), set the camera in macro mo

Technical usePlaying Back with Slide Show(Automatic Playback)...65Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures(Audio Dubbing)...

Recording images (advanced)Taking Pictures using Portrait ModeThis mode allows you to easily achieve the depth of focus effect. The subject stands out

Recording images (advanced)Taking Pictures using Landscape ModeIn Landscape mode the camera is adjusted to produce the greatest depth of field. This m

Recording images (advanced)Taking Pictures using Night Portrait ModeThe Night portrait mode combines the electronic flash with a “slow shutter*'

Recording images (advanced)Using the Color Effect2,3HREC2/3 gmSETUFm sE.rij6(TiyiTtmo\o BEc;This function enables the use of 3 kinds of color effects.

Recording images (advanced)Taking Pictures using Spot Mode1,4 2,3^^When this mode is selected, both the focus and the exposure will be adjusted to sp

Recording images (advanced)Compensating the Exposure1,2,3In some situations the illumination of the background and your subject may differ. Auto expos

Recording images (advanced)Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure (AE) BracketPressing the shutter button once, the camera will automatically take 3 pict

Recording images (advanced)Using the AF/AE LockNormally, the camera focuses in the center area of the picture. Depending on how you compose the photo,

Recording images (advanced)Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast (Picture Adjustment)1,4This function enables to adjust the color tone or the contr

Fiecording images (advanced)Setting the White Balance2,3HREC1/3riCH ^ * -A-2304.strQUAMTV-::;ED SPOTMODE;.SaeCT^'.-S® EXITAuto White Balance is d

preparationStandard AccessoriesBefore using your camera, check the contents.1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) RP-SD016B(In the text, it is indicated as “Card”

1,6 2,3,4Recording images (advanced)To set manually (White set)Here the white set mode of white balance isexplained.[Preparation]• Set the mode dial e

Recording images (advanced)Setting ISO Sensitivity2,350 100 2CI3.D.-Z0QM ..:seiEGT4.'.s£T<^-.Exn:The ISO setting adjusts the camera’s sensit

Recording images (advanced)Taking Pictures using Burst ModeBy continuously pressing the shutter button, itis possible to record in burst mode.Burstspe

PlaybackPlaying Back Still Pictures1 Set the mode dial to playback E®].• The last recorded picture is played back.2 Press < to play back the pre

PlaybackPlaying Back Still Pictures with Audio1 Set the mode dial to playback [CB1-2 Press ◄/► to select the f ile with audio2,3icon© 3 Press the T

Playback9 Images Multi PlaybackIt is possible to display 9 images at once.[Preparation]• Set the mode dial to playback [[0]. (P23)1 During playback,

PlaybackUsing the Playback ZoomDuring playback it is possible to enlarge pictures. (2 times/4 times/8 times/16 times)[Preparation]• Set the mode dial

Playing Back Motion Images[Preparation]• Set the mode dial to playback [(5]. (P23)1 Press ◄/► to select the file with the motion image icon (D-2 Pre

Deleting Images2,3#'dfetET,E SiNGietiETV MULTI/ALLSEditingImages recorded on the card can be deleted. Once deleted, images cannot be recovered.[P

1,5 2,3,4,6,73,4^ MULTI DELETE[Delete multi images]It is possible to delete up to 50 images all at once.Press [^] 2 times.Editing12Press A/T to sel

PreparationNames of the Components[Front View]1 Lens2 Optica) Finder (P26)3 Flash4 Microphone (P30, P36, P67)5 Flash Sensor (P34)6 Self-timer In

Editing[Delete all images]Once deleted, images cannot be recovered.1 Press [^] 2 times.2 Press A/T to select [ALL DELETE] and then press3 When this

EditingWriting the Print Information to the Card (DPOF Setting)2,3PLAY1/2PBIBiI mi> AUDlQ'DUB.^:11CANC^ij«!!]DPOF is the abbreviation for Digi

Editing[Multi copy setting]1 Press the [MENU] button.2 Press A/T to select [DPOF PRINT] and then press ^.3 Press A/T to select [MULTI] and then pre

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EditingProtecting Images on the Cardrmmmiffl I ЩшЗйЗ|ЬЯй^Щ8вя4,5(i>lOOSOOOl№№01 ' Qfei ' ’'«rii'T -i ► ‘ SET/CANCEL’T ЕХ1ТШU

Technical usePlaying Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback)2,3nmÉai^É ig^übullI MENU I aigiijaiMi itsEa|»F6START SLIDE SHQMSTQP MENUAll pictures se

Technicat use• In motion image playback, slide show is not available.• The DPOF setting of slide show will not be applied to the DPOF printing.• If

Technical useAdding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)PLAY1/2orimoTECTDPOF PRiWTiraggaiMsa-flMmiiiii3,4imlOO-OOOi.mmmSELECT4»^STARTSIt is poss

Technical useResizing Recorded Pictures1,8 2,3,4,5,6,7 2It is possible to reduce the recorded pictureSize. This function is useful if you want to red

Technical useTrimming Recorded PicturesElPLAY2/2SELECT^^:.$ETT . E4,5,6i iH»It is possible to cut off the unnecessary parts of the picture (trimming)

Preparation[Left View]24 USB Socket (Spin) (P80)25 AA/OUT Socket (P79)26 DC IN Socket (P84)27 Terminal Door (P84)[Right View]28 Strap Eyelet (P20

7 When this message is displaved“DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?”, press to select [YES] or [NO].8 Press the ▼/[REVIEW/SET| button.9 Press the [MENU] butt

Technical useFormatting the Card13PLAY2/2 SEl:EGT^'' GETO^’:’^EXtr Eflaagmdelete: ALL D^:;ON THE.MEMdffi^GARG'i^SELECT^►Usually, it is

Technical useAdjusting the LCD Monitor BrightnessYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.[Preparation]• Press the [DISPLAY] button to select

Technical useUsing the Auto ReviewlliAWWiWRecording with the auto review set to [1SEC.]/[3SEC.] the recorded picture is automatically displayed on the

Technical useSetting up the Operational Sound1,5 2,3,4It is possible to set the sound volume when the menu operations are done.1 Press the [MENU] but

Technical useSetting up the Power Save Mode3,41 iii SETUPI/3IAUTOBEVIBV:OFF.dTptjwi rV""$№, lyMiil, OFFECONOWIY"^;SEUECT^. 'SET^^.

Technical useSaving the Power Consumption(Economy mode)3,4 OEHBElSETUP 1/i]AUTQ:R6ViE№: SEl.EGT^..:SET4^... EXiTia:If the camera is not operated for

Technicat useResetting the File Number3iiP.I|i BEEPmSETUP 2/1© CLOCK SET::NQ.BESEt;REBET FiLEmiNTHECAE^EA?:NOAs the file numbers are recorded sequenti

Technical useInitializing the settings1,8 2,3,4,5,6,7R RESETREC. SETTiNG.S?This feature allows you to easily reset the camera to the factory default s

Technical usePlaying Back Images with a TV MonitorBy connecting the camera to a television via the supplied AA/ cable ©, it is possible to view and pl

PreparationLCD Monitor Display[In recording]1 REC mode {P23)2 Flash mode (P33)3 White balance (P49)4 ISO sensitivity (P51)5 Picture size (P37)6

Technical useConnecting to a PC[Preparation]• If your PC uses Microsoft Windows® 98 or Windows® 98 Second Edition, a USB driver must be installed from

Technieal useUSB DIRECT-PRINTBy connecting the camera to a printer corresponding to USB DIRECT-PRINT via the supplied USB connection cable, it is poss

Technical useUSB DIRECT-PRINT (Single Picture)3,4LS CHECK THE PRINTETABTPRINTING? ,StfBo4Ìff|^^DOmOOl'[Preparation]• Connect the camera to a prin

Technical useUSB DIRECT-PRINT (DPOF)[Preparation]• Connect the camera to a printer. (P81)• Write the print information to the card (DPOF setting), (

Technical useUsing the Optional AC AdaptorIf you use an AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC2), you can use the camera without worrying about battery discharg

Technical useAfter UseAfter using the camera, it is recommended that you complete the following steps:Turn the power switch to [OFF], (P19) Eject the

OthersThe Menu Items5—^^jso SENSrriVW^:50 100 200[a1iHREC3/3l:ptot.ADJ.:MOFFi№L£I “ -{ec6 Kpipi SSKlii-16— Bi^aGi17- ^iCLOCK SETB :L№GUA№^REC mode

othersSimple mode menu• For items without number, refer to those with the same name.19 PICTMODE (P28)Playback mode menu• For items without number, ref

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

OÿiersDo not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the digital camera.• The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.•

Preparation[In recording in Simple mode]1 Flash mode (P33)2 Burst mode (P52)3 Focus indication (P26)4 Shutter Jiggle alert (P27)5 Picture mode (P

OthersB CondensationWhen condensation has takenplace:Set the power switch to [OFF] and leave the digital camera in this condition for about 1 hour. Wh

LCD monitorLCD monitor• In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth.• If the

othersMessage Indications[NO MEMORY CARD]Insert the Memory Card.[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]Cancel the Memory Card lock.[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]Car

OthersTroubleshooting1: The power does not turn on.1-1; Are the batteries inserted? Check whether the batteries are inserted.1- 2: Is the battery po

othersSpecificationsDigital Camera Information for your safetyI Power Consumption:!тшEffective number of pixels Image sensorLensDigital zoom FocusFoc

Recording file format Still PictureStill picture with audioMotion Image Interface DigitalAnalog video/audio Terminal USBAnalog video/audio DC INDimens

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