Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lc20 Operating Instructions
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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.
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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:...")
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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/w64_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...")
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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/w64_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...")
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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/w64_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 )...")
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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/w64_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...")
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Setting ISO Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity is a value that corresponds
to the sensitivity to light. The higher it is,
the better the camera performs in dark
places.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select
[SENSITIVITY].
3Press 2/1 to select the sensitivity.
AUTO: If “AUTO” is selected and
Flash mode is “Forced OFF”, if
available light requires shutter speed
slower than 1/30, the ISO sensitivity
is automatically adjusted up to ISO
200 and shutter...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64809/w64_dmc-lc20_en_om_d-40.png "Page 41
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Setting ISO Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity is a value that corresponds
to the sensitivity to light. The higher it is,
the better the camera performs in dark
places.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select
[SENSITIVITY].
3Press 2/1 to select the sensitivity.
AUTO: If “AUTO” is selected and
Flash mode is “Forced OFF”, if
available light requires shutter speed
slower than 1/30, the ISO sensitivity
is automatically adjusted up to ISO
200 and shutter...")
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Taking Pictures with Macro Mode
If the camera lens is at a distance from 15
cm to 70 cm from the subject, set macro
mode [ ].
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
[ ] will appear.
2Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as
in “Taking Pictures”. (P26)
In motion image mode [ ], macro mode cannot be set.
When selecting the macro mode, optical finder functionality is limited.
Use the LCD monitor.
2
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Taking Pictures with Macro Mode
If the camera lens is at a distance from 15
cm to 70 cm from the subject, set macro
mode [ ].
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
[ ] will appear.
2Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as
in “Taking Pictures”. (P26)
In motion image mode [ ], macro mode cannot be set.
When selecting the macro mode, optical finder functionality is limited.
Use the LCD monitor.
2
1")
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Taking Pictures with the Landscape
Mode
You can easily capture sharp and crisp
landscape photos. Please note that this
mode is suitable for landscape photos
farther than 13.12 feet (4 m) and in
daylight situations.
1Set the mode dial to Landscape
mode [ ].
2Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in
“Taking Pictures”. (P26)
2
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Taking Pictures with the Landscape
Mode
You can easily capture sharp and crisp
landscape photos. Please note that this
mode is suitable for landscape photos
farther than 13.12 feet (4 m) and in
daylight situations.
1Set the mode dial to Landscape
mode [ ].
2Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in
“Taking Pictures”. (P26)
2
1")
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Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait
Mode
When you take a picture of, for example,
your friends in front of beautiful night
illumination scenery, this mode ensures
the appropriate exposure for your
subject as well as the background, using
flash and slow shutter. Since slow
shutter is set, the use of a tripod is
recommended. Subject should be
placed within the range of flash light.
1Set the mode dial to Night Portrait
mode [ ].
2Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64809/w64_dmc-lc20_en_om_d-43.png "Page 44
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Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait
Mode
When you take a picture of, for example,
your friends in front of beautiful night
illumination scenery, this mode ensures
the appropriate exposure for your
subject as well as the background, using
flash and slow shutter. Since slow
shutter is set, the use of a tripod is
recommended. Subject should be
placed within the range of flash light.
1Set the mode dial to Night Portrait
mode [ ].
2Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in...")
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Taking Pictures with Burst Mode
Continuously pressing the shutter button, it
is possible to record in burst mode.
(maximum of 5 frames)
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press [].
[ ] will appear.
2Press the shutter button halfway to
lock the focus, then press it fully to
take pictures in sequence.
When quality is set to fine [ ], it is
possible to record in burst mode a
maximum of 3 frames.
In motion image mode [ ], the burst
mode cannot be used.
There are no differences for AF/AE/...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64809/w64_dmc-lc20_en_om_d-44.png "Page 45
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Taking Pictures with Burst Mode
Continuously pressing the shutter button, it
is possible to record in burst mode.
(maximum of 5 frames)
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1Press [].
[ ] will appear.
2Press the shutter button halfway to
lock the focus, then press it fully to
take pictures in sequence.
When quality is set to fine [ ], it is
possible to record in burst mode a
maximum of 3 frames.
In motion image mode [ ], the burst
mode cannot be used.
There are no differences for AF/AE/...")
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Playing Back Still Pictures
1Set the mode dial to playback [ ].
The playback window will appear.
2Press 2 to play back the previous
picture.
Press 1 to play back the following
picture.
Every time you press, the previous
(following) picture is played back.
The picture following the last one is
the first picture.
This camera is based on the DCF standards (Design rule for Camera File
system) which were established by the Japan Electronic Industry Technology
Association (JEITA).
The file format...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64809/w64_dmc-lc20_en_om_d-45.png "Page 46
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Playing Back Still Pictures
1Set the mode dial to playback [ ].
The playback window will appear.
2Press 2 to play back the previous
picture.
Press 1 to play back the following
picture.
Every time you press, the previous
(following) picture is played back.
The picture following the last one is
the first picture.
This camera is based on the DCF standards (Design rule for Camera File
system) which were established by the Japan Electronic Industry Technology
Association (JEITA).
The file format...")
41 Setting ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity is a value that corresponds to the sensitivity to light. The higher it is, the better the camera performs in dark places. [Preparation] Set the mode dial. (P23) 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [SENSITIVITY]. 3Press 2/1 to select the sensitivity. AUTO: If “AUTO” is selected and Flash mode is “Forced OFF”, if available light requires shutter speed slower than 1/30, the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted up to ISO 200 and shutter speed stays 1/30, to reduce the affect of a camera shake. If your picture is still too dark, please use the flash light. :ISO100 :ISO200 :ISO400 4Press the [MENU] button. The menu will disappear. 5Take a picture. The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures”. (P26) In motion image mode [ ], it is set to [AUTO]. 1,42,3 5 2,3 SENSITIVITY W. BALANCE PICT. SIZE QUALITY D. ZOOM1600
42 Taking Pictures with Macro Mode If the camera lens is at a distance from 15 cm to 70 cm from the subject, set macro mode [ ]. 1Set the mode dial to [ ]. [ ] will appear. 2Take a picture. The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures”. (P26) In motion image mode [ ], macro mode cannot be set. When selecting the macro mode, optical finder functionality is limited. Use the LCD monitor. 2 1
43 Taking Pictures with the Landscape Mode You can easily capture sharp and crisp landscape photos. Please note that this mode is suitable for landscape photos farther than 13.12 feet (4 m) and in daylight situations. 1Set the mode dial to Landscape mode [ ]. 2Take a picture. The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures”. (P26) 2 1
44 Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait Mode When you take a picture of, for example, your friends in front of beautiful night illumination scenery, this mode ensures the appropriate exposure for your subject as well as the background, using flash and slow shutter. Since slow shutter is set, the use of a tripod is recommended. Subject should be placed within the range of flash light. 1Set the mode dial to Night Portrait mode [ ]. 2Take a picture. The recording method is the same as in “Taking Pictures”. (P26) When the auto focus is not adjusted, the focus range becomes 8.04 feet (2.45 m). 2 1
45 Taking Pictures with Burst Mode Continuously pressing the shutter button, it is possible to record in burst mode. (maximum of 5 frames) [Preparation] Set the mode dial. (P23) 1Press []. [ ] will appear. 2Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus, then press it fully to take pictures in sequence. When quality is set to fine [ ], it is possible to record in burst mode a maximum of 3 frames. In motion image mode [ ], the burst mode cannot be used. There are no differences for AF/AE/ White Balance settings between the first frame and other frames. It is not possible to record in burst mode of 5 frames/second at some shutter speeds or picture size. When you set to burst mode [ ], only 1 picture is taken for every flash firing. Only the first picture recorded is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 1
46 Playing Back Still Pictures 1Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. The playback window will appear. 2Press 2 to play back the previous picture. Press 1 to play back the following picture. Every time you press, the previous (following) picture is played back. The picture following the last one is the first picture. This camera is based on the DCF standards (Design rule for Camera File system) which were established by the Japan Electronic Industry Technology Association (JEITA). The file format that can be played back with this camera is JPEG. (There are also pictures that cannot be played back in JPEG format) When playing back still pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the quality of pictures may be deteriorated and pictures may not be played back. When playing back a file out of standard, the folder/file number is indicated by [-] and the screen becomes black. 2 1
47 9 Image Multi Playback It is possible to display 9 images at once. [Preparation] Set the mode dial to play back [ ]. 1During playback, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ]. Multi playback (9 frames) starts. 2Press 3/4/2/1 to select images. To return to the normal indication, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ]. The image with the file number colored in yellow is displayed. 2 1WT SELECT: CANCEL: SELECT: CANCEL:
48 Using the Playback Zoom During play back, it is possible to enlarge pictures. [Preparation] Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. 1During playback, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ]. Every time you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ], the picture is zoomed double/4 times/8 times/16 times. The more the zoom lever is rotated towards [ ], the more the zoom magnification ratio decreases. Use 3/4/2/1 to change the area to be enlarged. In motion image playback, it is not possible to magnify. The more the zoom magnification increases, the more the picture quality deteriorates. The playback zoom may not work with pictures recorded with other equipment. 1WT DELETECANCEL:
49 Playing Back Motion Images [Preparation] Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. 1Press 2/1 to select the file with the motion image icon [ ] 1. 2Pressing the [REVIEW/SET] button, the motion image playback will be started. Pressing the [MENU] button, motion image playback will stop. The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. It could happen that the Motion JPEG files recorded by other equipment cannot be played back with this camera. Sound cannot be played back on this camera.1,2 PLAY MOTION IMAGE:
50 Deleting Images Images recorded on the card can be deleted. Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. [Preparations] Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. When an image is protected, it cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting. (P55) [Delete single image] 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [DELETE] and then press 1 . 3Press 3/4 to select [SELECT] and then press 1 . 4Press 2/1 to select the image to be deleted, and then press the [ REVIEW/SET] button. The selected image is deleted. 12,3,4 2 DELETE DELETE PROTECT DPOF SLIDE SHOW CANCEL DELETE SELECT ALL FORMAT 3