Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lc20 Operating Instructions
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Using the Digital Zoom
It is possible to magnify a subject to 3
times by the optical zoom, to 2 further
times by the digital zoom, until reaching a
maximum of 6 times.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [D. ZOOM].
3Press 2/1 to set to [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
The zoom adjustment and recording
method are the same as in “Using the
Optical Zoom”. (P30)
In motion image mode [ ], you
cannot use the digital zoom....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64809/w300_dmc-lc20_en_om_d-30.png "Page 31
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Using the Digital Zoom
It is possible to magnify a subject to 3
times by the optical zoom, to 2 further
times by the digital zoom, until reaching a
maximum of 6 times.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [D. ZOOM].
3Press 2/1 to set to [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
The zoom adjustment and recording
method are the same as in “Using the
Optical Zoom”. (P30)
In motion image mode [ ], you
cannot use the digital zoom....")
31 Using the Digital Zoom It is possible to magnify a subject to 3 times by the optical zoom, to 2 further times by the digital zoom, until reaching a maximum of 6 times. [Preparation] Set the mode dial. (P23) 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [D. ZOOM]. 3Press 2/1 to set to [ON]. 4Press the [MENU] button. The menu will disappear. The zoom adjustment and recording method are the same as in “Using the Optical Zoom”. (P30) In motion image mode [ ], you cannot use the digital zoom....
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Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press [ ].
Every time you press [ ], the
available settings will appear as
shown below.
: AUTO
The flash fires automatically according to the recording situation.
: AUTO/Red-eye reduction
The flash fires automatically according to the recording situation and
simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon (when a subject’s
eyes appear red in flash light).
Use it when a subject is recorded in dark places.
: Forced...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64809/w300_dmc-lc20_en_om_d-31.png "Page 32
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Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press [ ].
Every time you press [ ], the
available settings will appear as
shown below.
: AUTO
The flash fires automatically according to the recording situation.
: AUTO/Red-eye reduction
The flash fires automatically according to the recording situation and
simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon (when a subject’s
eyes appear red in flash light).
Use it when a subject is recorded in dark places.
: Forced...")
32 Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash [Preparation] Set the mode dial. (P23) 1Press [ ]. Every time you press [ ], the available settings will appear as shown below. : AUTO The flash fires automatically according to the recording situation. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction The flash fires automatically according to the recording situation and simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon (when a subject’s eyes appear red in flash light). Use it when a subject is recorded in dark places. : Forced...
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2Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in
“Taking Pictures”. (P26)
The available flash range is about
0.66 feet (20 cm) - 7.87 feet (2.4 m) at
a maximum wide angle and about 0.66
feet (20 cm) - 4.92 feet (1.5 m) at a
maximum telephoto setting.
Do not cover the flash sensor 1 with
your fingers or other items. Otherwise,
you will not get the correct exposure.
In motion image mode [ ], setting is
fixed to the Forced OFF [ ].
You cannot take a picture when flash/
access lamp...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64809/w300_dmc-lc20_en_om_d-32.png "Page 33
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2Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in
“Taking Pictures”. (P26)
The available flash range is about
0.66 feet (20 cm) - 7.87 feet (2.4 m) at
a maximum wide angle and about 0.66
feet (20 cm) - 4.92 feet (1.5 m) at a
maximum telephoto setting.
Do not cover the flash sensor 1 with
your fingers or other items. Otherwise,
you will not get the correct exposure.
In motion image mode [ ], setting is
fixed to the Forced OFF [ ].
You cannot take a picture when flash/
access lamp...")
33 2Take a picture. The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures”. (P26) The available flash range is about 0.66 feet (20 cm) - 7.87 feet (2.4 m) at a maximum wide angle and about 0.66 feet (20 cm) - 4.92 feet (1.5 m) at a maximum telephoto setting. Do not cover the flash sensor 1 with your fingers or other items. Otherwise, you will not get the correct exposure. In motion image mode [ ], setting is fixed to the Forced OFF [ ]. You cannot take a picture when flash/ access lamp...
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
When you set the self-timer, the picture is
automatically taken after 10 seconds (or 2
seconds).
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press the [ ] button.
Every time you press it, what is
displayed changes as shown below.
: Self-timer set to 10 seconds
: Self-timer set to 2 seconds
When these indicators are not
displayed, self-timer setting is
cancelled.
2Press the shutter button fully.
The self-timer indicator
1 blinks and
the shutter is activated...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64809/w300_dmc-lc20_en_om_d-33.png "Page 34
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
When you set the self-timer, the picture is
automatically taken after 10 seconds (or 2
seconds).
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press the [ ] button.
Every time you press it, what is
displayed changes as shown below.
: Self-timer set to 10 seconds
: Self-timer set to 2 seconds
When these indicators are not
displayed, self-timer setting is
cancelled.
2Press the shutter button fully.
The self-timer indicator
1 blinks and
the shutter is activated...")
34 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer When you set the self-timer, the picture is automatically taken after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). [Preparation] Set the mode dial. (P23) 1Press the [ ] button. Every time you press it, what is displayed changes as shown below. : Self-timer set to 10 seconds : Self-timer set to 2 seconds When these indicators are not displayed, self-timer setting is cancelled. 2Press the shutter button fully. The self-timer indicator 1 blinks and the shutter is activated...
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Changing the Picture Size
You can choose among 3 picture size
settings.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [PICT. SIZE].
3Press 2/1 to set the picture size.
: 1600 x 1200 pixels
: 1024 x 768 pixels
: 640 x 480 pixels
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
In motion image mode [ ], picture size is fixed to 320 x 240 pixels.
If you set the picture size to small, the memory card can record more
pictures. Moreover, because the data...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64809/w300_dmc-lc20_en_om_d-34.png "Page 35
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Changing the Picture Size
You can choose among 3 picture size
settings.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [PICT. SIZE].
3Press 2/1 to set the picture size.
: 1600 x 1200 pixels
: 1024 x 768 pixels
: 640 x 480 pixels
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
In motion image mode [ ], picture size is fixed to 320 x 240 pixels.
If you set the picture size to small, the memory card can record more
pictures. Moreover, because the data...")
35 Changing the Picture Size You can choose among 3 picture size settings. [Preparation] Set the mode dial. (P23) 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [PICT. SIZE]. 3Press 2/1 to set the picture size. : 1600 x 1200 pixels : 1024 x 768 pixels : 640 x 480 pixels 4Press the [MENU] button. The menu will disappear. In motion image mode [ ], picture size is fixed to 320 x 240 pixels. If you set the picture size to small, the memory card can record more pictures. Moreover, because the data...
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Changing the Quality
(Data Compression Ratio)
You can choose among 2 quality levels
(Data Compression Ratio).
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [QUALITY].
3Press 2/1 to select the quality
(Data Compression Ratio).
: Fine (Low compression)
It gives priority to picture quality and
records high quality pictures.
: Standard
(Standard compression)
It gives priority to the number of
recordable pictures and records
standard quality pictures.
A:...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64809/w300_dmc-lc20_en_om_d-35.png "Page 36
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Changing the Quality
(Data Compression Ratio)
You can choose among 2 quality levels
(Data Compression Ratio).
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [QUALITY].
3Press 2/1 to select the quality
(Data Compression Ratio).
: Fine (Low compression)
It gives priority to picture quality and
records high quality pictures.
: Standard
(Standard compression)
It gives priority to the number of
recordable pictures and records
standard quality pictures.
A:...")
36 Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio) You can choose among 2 quality levels (Data Compression Ratio). [Preparation] Set the mode dial. (P23) 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [QUALITY]. 3Press 2/1 to select the quality (Data Compression Ratio). : Fine (Low compression) It gives priority to picture quality and records high quality pictures. : Standard (Standard compression) It gives priority to the number of recordable pictures and records standard quality pictures. A:...
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Compensating the Exposure
If there is a difference between the subject
and background brightness, since you
cannot set the correct exposure, you can
compensate it.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press [ ].
2Press 2/1 to compensate the
exposure.
You can compensate from -2 EV to
+2 EV with 0.25 EV step.
(EV is an abbreviation of Exposure
Value, and it is a unit of exposure.
EV0: the exposure capacity with the
aperture value F1.0 and the shutter
speed 1 second
When the aperture value...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64809/w300_dmc-lc20_en_om_d-36.png "Page 37
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Compensating the Exposure
If there is a difference between the subject
and background brightness, since you
cannot set the correct exposure, you can
compensate it.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press [ ].
2Press 2/1 to compensate the
exposure.
You can compensate from -2 EV to
+2 EV with 0.25 EV step.
(EV is an abbreviation of Exposure
Value, and it is a unit of exposure.
EV0: the exposure capacity with the
aperture value F1.0 and the shutter
speed 1 second
When the aperture value...")
37 Compensating the Exposure If there is a difference between the subject and background brightness, since you cannot set the correct exposure, you can compensate it. [Preparation] Set the mode dial. (P23) 1Press [ ]. 2Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure. You can compensate from -2 EV to +2 EV with 0.25 EV step. (EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, and it is a unit of exposure. EV0: the exposure capacity with the aperture value F1.0 and the shutter speed 1 second When the aperture value...
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Using the AF/AE Lock
If the subject is out of the AF target and
you press the shutter button, the subject’s
focus is not adjusted. After locking focus
and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a
clear picture with adjusted focus.
AF: Auto focus
AE: Auto exposure
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1If you want to take pictures similar to
the one on the left
1, aim the camera
at the subject on which you want to
adjust the focus to enter the focus
area
A on the LCD monitor and then
press...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64809/w300_dmc-lc20_en_om_d-37.png "Page 38
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Using the AF/AE Lock
If the subject is out of the AF target and
you press the shutter button, the subject’s
focus is not adjusted. After locking focus
and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a
clear picture with adjusted focus.
AF: Auto focus
AE: Auto exposure
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1If you want to take pictures similar to
the one on the left
1, aim the camera
at the subject on which you want to
adjust the focus to enter the focus
area
A on the LCD monitor and then
press...")
38 Using the AF/AE Lock If the subject is out of the AF target and you press the shutter button, the subject’s focus is not adjusted. After locking focus and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear picture with adjusted focus. AF: Auto focus AE: Auto exposure [Preparation] Set the mode dial. (P23) 1If you want to take pictures similar to the one on the left 1, aim the camera at the subject on which you want to adjust the focus to enter the focus area A on the LCD monitor and then press...
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Setting the White Balance
With the auto white balance, the camera
automatically adjusts the white balance to
get the natural color tone, but in some
particular situations, depending on light
and environmental conditions, you can
adjust the white balance manually.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select
[W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to select the mode.
AUTO: when the auto white balance
is set
(Daylight): for recording under
sunlight
( C l o u d y )...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64809/w300_dmc-lc20_en_om_d-38.png "Page 39
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Setting the White Balance
With the auto white balance, the camera
automatically adjusts the white balance to
get the natural color tone, but in some
particular situations, depending on light
and environmental conditions, you can
adjust the white balance manually.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select
[W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to select the mode.
AUTO: when the auto white balance
is set
(Daylight): for recording under
sunlight
( C l o u d y )...")
39 Setting the White Balance With the auto white balance, the camera automatically adjusts the white balance to get the natural color tone, but in some particular situations, depending on light and environmental conditions, you can adjust the white balance manually. [Preparation] Set the mode dial. (P23) 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE]. 3Press 2/1 to select the mode. AUTO: when the auto white balance is set (Daylight): for recording under sunlight ( C l o u d y )...
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Setting the White Balance (Continued)
Here the white set mode of white balance
is explained.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select
[W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to set to white set [ ].
Only when initially setting the white
balance.
4Press 1.
The menu will disappear.
5Aim the camera at a white sheet of
paper 1 or similar object so that it
completely fills the frame to white
on the screen and press the shutter
button all the way.
White balance is set.
After the set is completed, return to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64809/w300_dmc-lc20_en_om_d-39.png "Page 40
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Setting the White Balance (Continued)
Here the white set mode of white balance
is explained.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select
[W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to set to white set [ ].
Only when initially setting the white
balance.
4Press 1.
The menu will disappear.
5Aim the camera at a white sheet of
paper 1 or similar object so that it
completely fills the frame to white
on the screen and press the shutter
button all the way.
White balance is set.
After the set is completed, return to...")
40 Setting the White Balance (Continued) Here the white set mode of white balance is explained. 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE]. 3Press 2/1 to set to white set [ ]. Only when initially setting the white balance. 4Press 1. The menu will disappear. 5Aim the camera at a white sheet of paper 1 or similar object so that it completely fills the frame to white on the screen and press the shutter button all the way. White balance is set. After the set is completed, return to...