Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lc1 Operating Instructions

Preparation
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About the Battery
ªBattery indication
The remaining battery power appears on the screen.
(This does not appear when using AC adaptor)
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 (The indication turns red and blinks): Recharge or replace the battery.
ªCharging time and available recording time
Measured under the following conditions:
 Temperature: 77°F (25°C)/Humidity: 60
% Recording once every 30 seconds, flash every other record.
 Using the battery (supplied) and 16 MB SD Memory Card (supplied) [Picture 
size:...

Preparation
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Inserting the Battery
Preparation
 Check if the camera is turned off.
 Close the flash.
1Slide the lever to open the battery 
door.
2Insert the battery fully until the 
lock 1 pops on the battery.
 Hold both sides of the battery when 
inserting.
3Close the battery door and then 
slide the battery door open/close 
lever.
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Preparation
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Removing the Battery
Preparation
 Check if the camera is turned off.
 Close the flash.
1Slide the lever to open the battery 
door.
2Push the lock 1 to remove the 
battery.
3Close the battery door and then 
slide the battery door open/close 
lever.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 If you will not be using the camera for 
a long time, remove the battery.
 After the fully charged battery has 
been inserted for more than 24 hours, 
the clock setting is stored (in the 
camera) for max. 3 months after...

Preparation
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Using the AC Adaptor
You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge by connecting to 
an AC adaptor.
Preparation
 Check if the camera is turned off.
 Close the flash.
1Connect the AC cable.
2Slide the terminal door to open.
3Connect the DC cable.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 Use the supplied DC cable.
If you use other DC cables, it may 
cause a malfunction.
 The camera becomes warm during 
use. This is not a malfunction.
 Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC 
cable when the...

Preparation
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About the Card
ªAccess to the card
When the card is being accessed, the 
card access indication 1 lights.
When the card access indication 1 
lights, do not:
 turn the camera off.
 remove the battery or the card.
 disconnect the DC cable if you use the 
AC adaptor.
The card and the data may be damaged 
and the camera may not operate 
normally.
It is possible that pictures stored on the 
card can be damaged due to accidental 
erasure, static electricity, electrical noise 
or a defective...

Preparation
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Inserting the Card
Preparation
 Check if the camera is turned off.
 Close the flash.
1Slide the card door to open.
2Insert the card with the label 
facing the rear of the camera until 
it clicks.
 Insert the card, pressing gently 
until it locks in place. If the card will 
not insert freely, it may be reversed. 
Do not force the card.
 Do not touch the connection 
terminals on the back side of the 
card.
3Close and slide the card door.
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Removing the Card
Preparation
 Check if the camera is turned off.
 Close the flash.
1Slide the card door to open.
2Push the card until it clicks then 
pull the card out upright.
3Close and slide the card door.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 The card and the data may be 
damaged if it is removed while the 
camera is on.
 If the card door cannot be completely 
closed, remove the card and insert it 
again.
 If the card cannot be fully inserted, 
check the direction of the card.
 We recommend...

Preparation
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Attaching the MC Protector/Lens Cap/
Lens Hood/Hood Cap
Preparation
 Check if the camera is turned off.
 Close the flash.
ªAttaching the MC Protector
1Attach the MC protector.
 The MC protector is a transparent 
filter which affects neither the 
colors nor the amount of light, so it 
can always be used to protect the 
camera’s lens from scratches.
 You can also attach the lens hood.
ªAttaching the lens cap
1Attach the lens cap.
 When you turn the camera off, 
carry the camera or play...

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ªAttaching the lens hood/hood cap
11Attach the lens hood.
2Attach the hood cap.
 The camera is turned upside down 
in the figure above.
 In bright sunlight or when there is 
backlight, the lens hood will 
minimize lens flare and ghosting.
 The lens hood cuts off excess 
lighting and improves the picture 
quality.
 When using the MC protector, you 
can also attach the lens hood.
 When detaching the lens hood, refer 
to P111.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 If the MC protector is dropped, it may...

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Attaching the Strap
11Pressing both sides of the 
cover.
2Pull out the black strap holder 
completely. 
2Detach the black strap holder from 
the metal fitting.
 When the black strap holder is 
completely detached, attach it 
again as above.
3Pass the metal fitting through the 
eyelet of the camera.
4Rotate the black strap holder in 
the opposite direction until it 
clicks.
5Slide the cover until it is attached 
firmly.
 Attach the strap to the other side of the 
camera being careful not...