Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lc20 Operating Instructions

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Setting up the Power Save Mode
When setting this mode, the camera is 
automatically turned off if it is not operated 
for the specified time.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [POWER 
SAVE]
.
3Press 2/1 to select [2MIN.] / 
[5MIN.] / [10MIN.] / [OFF]
.
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
If you want to cancel the power save mode, set the power switch to [OFF] 
and then set it to [ON] again.
When using the AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1), the power save mode is 
not available.
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2,3
MONITOR
BEEP
CLOCK  SET
LANGUAGE                   ENG
POWER  SAVE




						

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Memorizing the settings
If [MEMORY] is set to [ON], the status of 
the following settings can be memorized 
after the camera has been switched off.
ISO sensitivity
White balance
Monitor brightness
Beep sound
Auto review
Power save
Digital zoom
Exposure compensation
Flash mode
[Preparation]
Set the power switch to [ON].
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY].
3Press 2/1 to select [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear
Even if you set [MEMORY] to [OFF], settings of clock set and video are 
memorized.
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2,3
MEMORY
VIDEO                          NTSC




						

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Resetting the File Number
Since the file numbers are recorded 
sequentially by the camera, when you use 
some cards, it is possible that the file 
numbers on your cards are not in order. 
Use this function when you insert a new 
card and you want to start recording from 
the file number 0001.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [NO. RESET].
3Press 2/1 to select [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
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2,3
NO. RESET
LANGUAGE                   ENG
MEMORY




						

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Playing Back Images on a TV Monitor
Connecting the camera with a television 
via supplied video cable 
1, it is possible to 
play back and view the recorded images.
[Preparation]
Turn the camera and the television off.
1Connect the video cable to the 
V.OUT socket of the camera.
2Connect the video cable to the video  
in socket of the TV
.
3Turn the television on and then 
select the appropriate external 
input
.
4Turn the camera on.
The image is displayed on the 
television.
Viewing images in other countries
When setting [VIDEO] on the menu, you can view images on the TV in 
other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system.
Even if you set menu selection for [VIDEO] to [PAL], the output signal is still 
NTSC system.
Do not use any other cables except the supplied one.
Read the TV operating instructions too.
Sound cannot be played back while playing back motion image recordings.




						

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After Use
After using the camera, it is recommended 
that you complete the following steps:
1Turn the power switch to [OFF]. (P17)
2Open the memory card door.
3Slide the battery door and open it.
4Eject the card. (P15)
5Remove batteries. (P12)
The date back-up disappears after 
about 6 hours.
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Connecting to PC
[Preparation]
Only if using Windows 98 or 98SE, start 
the supplied CD from PC and install the 
USB driver.
1Connect the camera to PC via the 
supplied USB cable.
2After inserting the memory card into 
the camera, turn the power switch 
to [ON] and set the mode dial to 
playback [ ].
[Windows]
The drive is shown on the [My 
computer] folder.
If it is the first time connecting the 
camera to PC, the required driver is 
installed automatically in order to let 
the camera be recognized by the 
Windows Plug and Play, then it is 
shown on the [My computer] folder.
[Macintosh]
The drive is shown on the screen.
For further information, read the supplied operating instructions for the USB 
connection kit.
When connecting to PC, it is recommended that you use the AC adaptor 
(optional, DMW-AC1) as the power source.




						

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The Menu Items
REC mode menu
1W.BALANCE (P39)
2PICT. SIZE (P35)3QUALITY (P36)4SENSITIVITY (P41)5D. ZOOM (P31)6MONITOR (P58)7AUTO REVIEW (P59)8BEEP (P60)9POWER SAVE (P61)10CLOCK SET (P25)11NO. RESET (P63)12LANGUAGE13MEMORY (P62)
Playback mode menu
For items without number, refer to that 
with the same name of REC mode menu.
14DELETE (P50)15PROTECT (P55)16DPOF (P52)17SLIDE SHOW (P56)18MONITOR19BEEP20POWER SAVE 21CLOCK SET22LANGUAGE23VIDEO (P64)24MEMORY




						

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Cautions for Use
ª Cautions for Use
Keep the digital camera away from 
magnetized equipment (such as a 
microwave oven, TV, video game 
equipment, etc.).
If you use the digital camera on or 
near a TV, images may be 
disturbed due to electromagnetic 
wave radiation.
Do not use near a cell phone 
because doing so may cause noise 
to adversely affect the images.
Recorded data may be damaged, or 
images may be distorted by strong 
magnetic fields created by speakers 
or large motors.
Electromagnetic wave radiation 
generated by a microprocessor may 
adversely affect the digital camera, 
causing the disturbance of images.
If the digital camera is affected by 
magnetically charged equipment 
and does not function properly, turn 
the camera off, remove the batteries 
and then insert batteries again. 
Then, turn the camera on.
Do not use the digital camera near 
radio transmitters or high-voltage 
lines.
If you record near radio transmitters 
or high-voltage lines, recorded 
images may be adversely affected.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the digital camera.
If the digital camera is sprayed with 
such chemicals, the camera body 
may be deformed and the surface 
finish may peel off.
Do not keep rubber or plastic 
products in contact with the digital 
camera for a long period of time.When you use the digital camera on a 
beach or similar place, do not let 
sand or fine dust get into the camera.
Sand or dust may damage the 
digital camera or card. (Care should 
be taken when inserting and 
removing the card)
When you use your digital camera on 
a rainy or snowy day or on a beach, 
make sure that no water enters the 
digital camera.
Water may cause the digital camera 
or card to malfunction. (Irreparable 
damage may occur)
If sea water splashes onto the 
digital camera, wet a soft cloth with 
tap water, wring it well, and use it to 
wipe the camera body carefully. 
Then, wipe it again thoroughly with 
a soft dry cloth.
Do not use the digital camera for 
surveillance purpose or other 
business use.
If you use the digital camera for a 
long period of time, the internal 
temperature increases and, 
consequently, this may cause 
malfunction.
The digital camera is not intended 
for business use.
Do not use benzine, thinner or 
alcohol for cleaning the digital 
camera.
The camera body may be deformed 
and the surface finish may peel off.
Before cleaning the camera, detach 
the battery.
Wipe the digital camera with a soft, 
dry cloth. To remove stubborn 
stains, wipe with a cloth that is 
soaked in a detergent diluted with 
water and afterward finish wiping 
with a dry cloth.




						

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For storing or transporting the digital 
camera, place it in a bag or case 
lined with soft pads so as to prevent 
the coating on the camera body 
from being worn.
After use, be sure to take the card 
out, and remove batteries.
If the batteries are left in the digital 
camera for a long time, the voltage 
drops excessively, and the batteries 
will not function even after they are 
recharged.
ª Optimal Use of Batteries
Do not throw batteries into fire 
because it may cause an explosion.
Always keep the terminals of 
batteries clean.
Prevent the terminals from getting 
clogged with dirt, dust, or other 
substances.
If you drop the batteries accidentally, 
check to see if batteries body and 
terminals are deformed. Attaching a 
deformed battery to the digital 
camera may damage the camera.
ª Condensation
When the condensation has 
taken place:
Set the power switch to [OFF] and 
leave the digital camera in this 
condition for about 1 hour. When 
the camera becomes close to the 
ambient temperature, the fog 
disappears naturally.
ª Cautions for Storage
Before storing the digital camera, 
take the card out and remove the 
batteries.
Store all the components in a dry 
place with a relatively stable 
temperature.
(Recommended temperature:59 to 
77 F (15 to 25 oC), Recommended 
humidity:40 to 60 %)
Digital camera
Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent 
dust from getting into the camera.
Do not leave the camera in places 
that expose it to high temperature.
Batteries
Extremely high or low temperatures 
will shorten the life of batteries.
If the batteries are kept in smoky or 
dusty places, the terminals may rust 
and cause malfunctions.
Do not allow the battery terminals to 
come in contact with metal objects 
(such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). 
This can result in a short circuit or 
heat generation, and if you touch 
the battery in this condition, you 
may be badly burned.
Store the batteries in a completely 
discharged state. To store the 
batteries for a long period of time, 
we recommend you charge them 
once every year and store them 
again after you completely use up 
the charged capacity.
Card 
When the card is being read, do not 
remove the card, turn off the power, 
or subject it to vibration or impact.
Do not leave the card in places 
where there is high temperature or 
direct sunlight, or where 
electromagnetic waves or static 
electricity are easily generated.
Do not bend or drop the card. The 
card or the recorded content may 
be damaged.
After use, be sure to remove the 
card from the digital camera.
Do not touch the terminals on the 
back of the card with your fingers. 
Do not allow dirt, dust or water to 
enter it.




						

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ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
LCD monitor
In a place with drastic temperature 
changes, condensation may form 
on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with 
soft dry cloth.
If the digital camera is extremely 
cold when you turn the power on, 
the image on the LCD monitor is 
slightly darker than usual at first. 
However, as the internal 
temperature increases, it goes back 
to the normal brightness.
Extremely high precision technology 
is employed to produce the LCD 
monitor screen featuring a total of 
approximately 110,000 pixels. The 
result is more than 99.99% effective 
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels 
inactive or always lit. However, this is 
not a malfunction and does not affect 
the recorded picture.
Viewfinder
Do not direct the viewfinder or lens 
to the sun. Internal components 
may be seriously damaged.
ª SD Slide Show
If setting the SD slide show with the 
[SD Viewer for DSC] which is in the 
supplied CD-ROM, when playing 
back, the message START SD 
SLIDE SHOW ? is displayed. 
Press 
3/4 to select [YES]
 and press the 
[REVIEW/SET] button to start the SD 
slide show.
ª Folder Composition
When a memory card with data 
recorded is inserted into a PC, the folders shown below will be 
displayed.
In the 100_PANA folder it is 
possible to record up to 999 
images.
In the MISC folder it is possible to 
record the files that have been set 
with DPOF settings.
100_PANA
MISCEXPORTDCIM SD Memory  
Card