Panasonic DMC-LC43PP User Manual

Before use, please read theseinstructions completely.Digital CameraOperating InstructionsModel No.DMC-LC43PPVQT0E32For USA assistance, please call: 1-

Preparation10Quick GuidePrepare the following items.• Camera•Batteries (Ni-MH batteries/Alkaline batteries)•Card• Check that the power switch is set t

Others100Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033.For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panaso

Others101Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)Product Repairs1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue So

102IndexAAF/AE Lock ...47Audio Dubbing ...67Auto Exposure (AE) Bracket ...46Auto Review ...

Others103OthersSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápidoPrepare las siguientes piezas.• Cámara• baterías•Tarjeta• Compruebe que el inte

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Preparation11Charging the Batteries1 Insert batteries into the charger.2 Insert the charger into the electrical outlet.• The charge lamp A lights and

Preparation12Inserting the Batteries[Preparation]• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored.1 Slide the door in the directio

Preparation13ª Recommended batteriesUse Panasonic AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride) or AA Alkaline batteries (Optional). (We recommend that yo

Preparation14ª Proper Care and Handling of the BatteriesIf you mishandle the batteries, leakage, generation of heat and fire or explosion may occur. O

Preparation15ª 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

Preparation16ª Available recording/playback timeMeasured under the following conditions: • Shooting once every 30 seconds, flash every other shot.• Me

Preparation17Inserting the Card[Preparation]• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored.[Inserting the card]1 Slide the door

Preparation18ª Access to the cardWhen the card is being accessed, the flash/access indicator 1 and card access indication 2 lights.When the flash/acce

Preparation19Turning Power on/off1 Set the power switch to [ON].• The Status indicator 1 lights.2Set the power switch to [OFF].• When the power switch

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 Pass the top of the strap through the strap eyelet 1.2 Pass the opposite side of the strap through its ring shaped p

Preparation21Using the LCD MonitorEvery time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor changes as shown below.[In recording][In p

Preparation22Using the Optical ViewfinderParallax compensation mark • If you take a picture of a subject at a distance between 2.3 feet (70 cm) and 3.

Preparation23The Mode Dial You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial. : Playback (P53)Playback recorded images.: Simple mode (P28)Menu options ar

Preparation24Operating the MenuThe camera menu allows you to configure the Record and Playback modes, date and time, and various other operational sou

Preparation25Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)If the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the date and time.You can go to the setup menu by pre

Recording images (basic)26Recording images (basic)Taking PicturesBy only pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value)

Recording images (basic)27• If you do not press the shutter button halfway, camera shake may occur or focus may not be adjusted properly.• Even when t

Recording images (basic)28Taking Pictures in Simple Mode• Offers simplified menu for ease of use.• The picture size is easy to select.• The icons on t

Recording images (basic)29Checking the Captured Picture (Review)After taking a picture, the Auto review (P73) feature will cause the captured picture

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

Recording images (basic)30Recording Motion ImagesWith this camera you can also record motion images. (If using the supplied 16MB SD Memory Card, it is

Recording images (basic)31Using the Optical ZoomThe Optical Zoom allows you to bring your subject up to 3 times closer. It also allows you to zoom bac

Recording images (basic)32Using the Digital ZoomThe Digital Zoom feature allows you to bring the subject an additional 3 times closer, thereby achievi

Recording images (basic)33Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash[Preparation]• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P23)1 Press [ ].• Every ti

Recording images (basic)34: Slow sync./Red-eye reductionWhen you take a picture with a dark background landscape, it makes the flash fire and the shut

Recording images (basic)35Taking Pictures with the Self-timerUsing the Self Timer feature, you can be part of the picture. The camera will automatical

Recording images (advanced)36Recording images (advanced)Taking Pictures with AudioYou can take a picture with audio for 5 seconds.[Preparation]• Set t

Recording images (advanced)37Recording images (advanced)Changing the Picture SizeYou can choose among 5 picture size settings.[Preparation]• Set the m

Recording images (advanced)38Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio)You can choose among 2 quality levels (Data Compression Ratio).[Preparation]

Recording images (advanced)39Taking Pictures using Macro ModeWhen you take pictures from a distance closer than 1.64 feet (50 cm)(Tele), set the camer

4ContentsSafetyInformation for Your Safety ... 2PreparationStandard Accessories ... 5Names of the Components ...

Recording images (advanced)40Taking Pictures using Portrait ModeThis mode allows you to easily achieve the depth of focus effect. The subject stands o

Recording images (advanced)41Taking Pictures using Landscape ModeIn Landscape mode the camera is adjusted to produce the greatest depth of field. This

Recording images (advanced)42Taking Pictures using Night Portrait ModeThe Night Portrait mode combines the electronic flash with a “slow shutter” mode

Recording images (advanced)43Using the Color Effect ModeThis function enables the use of 3 kinds of color effects.[Preparation]• Set the mode dial exc

Recording images (advanced)44Taking Pictures using Spot ModeWhen this mode is selected, both the focus and the exposure will be adjusted to spot on a

Recording images (advanced)45Compensating the ExposureIn some situations the illumination of the background and your subject may differ. Auto exposure

Recording images (advanced)46Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure (AE) BracketPressing the shutter button once, the camera will automatically take 3 pi

Recording images (advanced)47Using the AF/AE LockNormally, the camera focuses in the center area of the picture. Depending on how you compose the phot

Recording images (advanced)48Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast(Picture Adjustment)This function enables you to adjust the color tone or the con

Recording images (advanced)49Setting the White BalanceAuto White Balance is designed to automatically adjust the camera to produce natural flesh tones

5Initializing the settings... 78Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor... 79Connecting to a PC ...

Recording images (advanced)50To set manually (White set)Here the white set mode of white balance is explained.[Preparation]• Set the mode dial except

Recording images (advanced)51Setting ISO SensitivityThe ISO setting adjusts the camera’s sensitivity to light. Generally, the lower the ISO setting, t

Recording images (advanced)52Taking Pictures using Burst ModeBy continuously pressing the shutter button, it is possible to record in burst mode.[Prep

Playback53PlaybackPlaying Back Still Pictures1 Set the mode dial to playback [ ].• The last recorded picture is played back.2 Press 2 to play back the

Playback54Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio1 Set the mode dial to playback [ ].2 Press 2/1 to select the file with audio icon [ ] 1.3 Press the 4

Playback559 Images Multi PlaybackIt is possible to display 9 images at once.[Preparation]• Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P23)1 During playback,

Playback56Using the Playback ZoomDuring playback it is possible to enlarge pictures. (2 times/4 times/8 times/16 times)[Preparation]• Set the mode dia

Playback57Playing Back Motion Images[Preparation]• Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P23)1 Press 2/1 to select the file with the motion image icon [

Editing58EditingDeleting ImagesImages recorded on the card can be deleted.Once deleted, images cannot be recovered.[Preparation]• Set the mode dial to

Editing59[Delete multi images]It is possible to delete up to 50 images all at once.1 Press [] 2 times.2 Press 3/4 to select [MULTI DELETE] and then pr

Preparation6PreparationNames of the Components[Front View]1Lens2Optical Finder (P26)3Flash4Microphone (P30, P36, P67)5Flash Sensor (P34)6Self-timer In

Editing60[Delete all images]Once deleted, images cannot be recovered.1 Press [ ] 2 times.2 Press 3/4 to select [ALL DELETE] and then press 1.3 When th

Editing61Writing the Print Information to the Card (DPOF Setting)DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. This feature allows you to d

Editing62[Multi copy setting]1 Press the [MENU] button.2 Press 3/4 to select [DPOF PRINT] and then press 1.3 Press 3/4 to select [MULTI] and then pres

Editing63[To cancel all settings] 1 Press the [MENU] button.2 Press 3/4 to select [DPOF PRINT] and then press 1.3 Press 3/4 to select [CANCEL] and the

Editing64Protecting Images on the CardUsing this feature, important photos can be protected from accidental deletion. This feature cannot protect phot

Technical use65Te c h n i c a l u sePlaying Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback)All pictures selected in the card can be played back one-by-one

Technical use66• In motion image playback, slide show is not available.• The DPOF setting of slide show will not be applied to the DPOF printing.• The

Technical use67Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)It is possible to add a 10-second narration to a recorded picture.[Preparation]• Set t

Technical use68Resizing Recorded PicturesIt is possible to reduce the recorded picture size. This function is useful if you want to reduce the volume

Technical use69Trimming Recorded PicturesIt is possible to cut off the unnecessary parts of the picture (trimming), and enlarge the remaining parts of

Preparation7[Left View]24USB Socket (5pin) (P80)25A/V OUT Socket (P79)26DC IN Socket (P84)27Terminal Door (P84)[Right View]28Strap Eyelet (P20)29Memor

Technical use707 When this message is displayed “DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?”, press 2/1 to select [YES] or [NO].8 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.9 Pres

Technical use71Formatting the CardUsually, it is not necessary to format the card (initializing). Format the card when this message is displayed “MEMO

Technical use72Adjusting the LCD Monitor BrightnessYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.[Preparation]• Press the [DISPLAY] button to selec

Technical use73Using the Auto ReviewRecording with the auto review set to [1SEC.]/[3SEC.] the recorded picture is automatically displayed on the LCD m

Technical use74Setting up the Operational SoundIt is possible to set the sound volume when the menu operations are done.1 Press the [MENU] button.2 Pr

Technical use75Setting up the Power Save ModeIn this mode, if the camera is not operated for a certain amount of time, it is automatically turned off.

Technical use76Saving the Power Consumption (Economy mode)If the camera is not operated for about 15 seconds, the LCD monitor display turns off and po

Technical use77Resetting the File NumberAs the file numbers are recorded sequentially by the camera, when you use two or more cards, it may happen tha

Technical use78Initializing the settingsThis feature allows you to easily reset the camera to the factory default settings.[Preparation]• Set the mode

Technical use79Playing Back Images with a TV MonitorBy connecting the camera to a television via the supplied A/V cable 1, it is possible to view and

Preparation8LCD Monitor Display[In recording]1REC mode (P23)2Flash mode (P33) 3White balance (P49)4ISO sensitivity (P51)5Picture size (P37)6Quality (d

Technical use80Connecting to a PC[Preparation]• If your PC uses Microsoft Windows® 98 or Windows® 98 Second Edition, a USB driver must be installed fr

Technical use81USB DIRECT-PRINTBy connecting the camera to a printer corresponding to USB DIRECT-PRINT via the supplied USB connection cable, it is po

Technical use82USB DIRECT-PRINT (Single Picture)[Preparation]• Connect the camera to a printer. (P81)1 Only when DPOF is already set, press 2 to selec

Technical use83USB DIRECT-PRINT (DPOF)[Preparation]• Connect the camera to a printer. (P81)• Write the print information to the card (DPOF setting). (

Technical use84Using the AC AdaptorIf you use an AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1), you can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge.[Prep

Technical use85After UseAfter using the camera and following the steps below, it is recommended to place it in the optional soft case for protection.1

Others86OthersThe Menu ItemsREC mode menu1W.BALANCE (P49)2PICT.SIZE (P37)3QUALITY (P38)4SPOT MODE (P43)5SENSITIVITY (P51)6AUDIO REC. (P36)7D.ZOOM (P32

Others87Simple mode menu• For items without number, refer to those with the same name.19PICT.MODE (P28)Playback mode menu• For items without number, r

Others88Cautions for Useª Cautions for UseKeep the digital camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment,

Others89Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the digital camera.• The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.•

Preparation9[In Simple Mode recording]1Flash mode (P33)2Burst mode (P52)3Focus indication (P26)4Camera shake alert (P27)5Picture mode (P28)6Battery in

Others90ª CondensationWhen condensation has taken place:Set the power switch to [OFF] and leave the digital camera in this condition for about 1 hour.

Others91ª SD Slide ShowIf setting the SD slide show with the [SD Viewer for DSC] which is in the supplied CD-ROM, when playing back, the message “STAR

Others92Message Indications[NO MEMORY CARD]Insert the Memory Card.[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]Cancel the Memory Card lock.[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]C

Others93Troubleshooting1: The power does not turn on.1-1: Are the batteries inserted? Check whether the batteries are inserted.1-2: Is the battery pow

Others94SpecificationsDigital Camera Information for your safetyEffective number of pixels 3.2 Million PixelsImage sensor 1/2.5z CCD, total pixel numb

Others95Recording file format Still Picture JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding Still pictur

Others96OthersDigital Camera Accessory SystemPlease refer to page 16, for details on available recording time.*NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers

Others97Digital Camera Accessory Order Form(For USA Customers)In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories.TO OBTAI

Others98Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Comp

Others99Limited Warranty (For USA Only)PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, One Panasonic W