Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lc1 Operating Instructions

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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: 2560k1920/Quality: Fine (When deleting all pictures after full use)]
The recording time (recordable number) and playback time depend on the condition.
ªCharging environment and charging error
 Charge the battery under temperature of 50°F – 95°F (10°C – 35°C).
(The battery should also be the same temperature.)
 When charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator lights.
If the charging error occurs, the [CHARGE] indicator blinks at about 1 second 
cycles.
In this case, disconnect the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet, remove the 
battery and ensure both room and battery temperature are not too low or high and 
then charge it again.
If the problem persists, consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter.
 When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even if the 
battery is properly charged, the life of the battery may be expired. Buy a new 
battery. 
 The performance of the battery may be temporarily deteriorated and the operating 
time may become shorter under low temperature such as skiing grounds.
Charging timeContinuous recording/playback time 
(recordable number)
Supplied battery
Approx. 110 min.Recording with LCD monitor
Approx. 180 min.
(equal to 360 still pictures)
Recording with Viewfinder
Approx. 220 min.
(equal to 440 still pictures)
Playback with LCD monitor
Approx. 340 min.
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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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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 the 
battery is removed, in accordance with 
the elapsed time after the battery is 
inserted. (The time may be shorter if 
the battery is not charged sufficiently.)
If more than 3 months has passed, the 
clock setting will be lost. In this case, 
set the clock again. (P21)
 The supplied battery is designed 
only for this camera. Do not use it 
with any other equipment.
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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 camera is not in use.
 The battery cannot be charged in the 
camera even if the AC adaptor is 
connected.
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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 card. We recommend 
storing precious data to your PC’s hard 
drive. (P98)ªSD Memory Card (supplied) and 
MultiMediaCard (optional)
The SD Memory Card and 
MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, 
removable external memory cards. The 
reading/writing speed of an SD Memory 
Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is 
equipped with a Write-Protect switch A 
that can inhibit writing and formatting a 
card. (When the switch is slid to the 
[LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or 
delete data on the card and format it. 
When the switch is unlocked, these 
functions become available.)
SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
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Suggestions/Tips ¬
 The reading/writing speed of a 
MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD 
Memory Card. When a 
MultiMediaCard is used, the 
performance of certain features may 
be slightly slower than advertised.
 After recording motion images using 
the MultiMediaCard, the card access 
indication may appear for a while, but 
this is not a malfunction.
 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
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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 using Panasonic’s SD 
Memory Card. (Use only the genuine 
card.)
 The card may be damaged if it is not 
fully inserted.
 Do not open the card door during 
the access to the card. (P15)
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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 back 
pictures, attach the lens cap to 
protect the surface of the lens.
 When using the MC protector, you 
can also attach the lens cap.
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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 
be damaged. Be careful not to drop it.
 You can also attach the ND filter 
(DMW-LND69; optional) by following 
the procedure for attaching the MC 
protector. The ND filter reduces the 
amount of light to approximately 1/8th 
(equal to 3 F-stops) without affecting 
the color balance.
 You cannot attach the MC protector 
and the ND filter at the same time.
 When attaching the lens hood, use the 
dedicated hood cap. You cannot use 
the lens cap. When taking pictures with flash, the 
photo flash may be obscured by the 
lens hood. This can result in the lower 
portion of the photo being dark. We 
recommend removing the lens hood.
 When attaching the lens hood, attach 
the supplied hood cap on it. The lens 
cap cannot be attached to it.
 If any of the accessories are lost, 
please contact Panasonic’s parts 
department at 1 800 833-9626 (For 
USA) or 1 800 561-5505 (For 
Canada).
MCu“Multi-coated”
NDu“Neutral Density”
 Do not take direct pictures of the sun. 
The CCD will be damaged.
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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 to twist it.
 Attach the strap so that you can see 
“L
UMIX” logo.
 Check if the strap is firmly attached to 
the camera.
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