Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lc40 Operating Instructions

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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...

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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 the memory card where data are 
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...

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Warning Indications
[NO MEMORY CARD]Insert the memory card.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]Cancel the memory card lock.
[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]Carry out playback after recording or 
after inserting the memory card with a 
recorded image.
[MEMORY CARD FULL]Insert a new memory card or delete the 
useless data.
[REMOVE LENS CAP AND PRESS SET 
BUTTON]
Remove the lens cap and then press 
the [REVIEW/SET] button.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR]Failed access to memory card.
Insert the card again.
[READ ERROR]Data...

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Troubleshooting
1: The power does not turn on.1-1: Are the battery and the AC adaptor 
correctly connected? Check the 
connection.
1-2: Is the battery sufficiently charged? 
Use a battery that has been 
sufficiently charged.
2: As the power is turned on, it turns 
off immediately.
2-1: Is the battery charge insufficient to 
operate the camera? Charge the 
battery or replace it with charged 
one.
2-2: Has condensation occurred? 
Carrying the digital camera from a 
cold place to a warm place could...

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Specifications
Digital CameraInformation for your safety
Power Source: DC 9 V
Power Consumption: 3.5 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to on)
2.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to off)
2.4 W (When playing back)
Effective number of pixels 3.9 Million Pixels
Image sensor 1/1.76 inch CCD, total pixel number 4,010,000
Complementary color filter
Lens Optical 3
a zoom, f=7-21 mm (35 mm film camera 
equivalent: 33-100 mm)/F2.0-2.5
Digital zoom Max 2
a (variable)
Focus Auto/Macro
Normal/Spot AF change...

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Recording size 2240 a 1680, 1600 a 1200, 1120 a 840, 
640 a 480, 320 a 240 (Motion image mode)
Quality TIFF/Fine/Standard
Recording file format
   Still Picture JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system)/TIFF (RGB), 
DPOF corresponding
   Still picture with audio JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system) 
+ 640 
a 480 QuickTime Motion JPEG (still picture with 
audio)
   Motion image
QuickTime Motion JPEG (motion image with audio)Interface
   Digital USB
   Analog video/audio NTSC/PAL Composite/Audio...

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Memo



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Digital Camera Accessory System
*Please refer to page 15, concerning the battery charging time and available 
recording time.
*NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please 
consult your local dealer.
Accessory# Description
Figure
RP-SD064B
RP-SD032B
RP-SD016B
BN-SDCAPU/1B
BN-SDABPU/1B512 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
128 MB SD Memory Card
64 MB SD Memory Card 
32 MB SD Memory Card
16 MB SD Memory Card
8 MB SD Memory Card
SD USB Reader/Writer 
(compatible with...

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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on 
Accessories.
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF  
THE FOLLOWING:  
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 Ship To: 
Mr....

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Request for Service Notice
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:  
Panasonic Services Company  
1705 N. Randall Road  
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847  
Attn: Digital Camera Repair             
Request for Service Notice:   
(USA Only)   
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.     
In the unlikely event this product needs service.      
Please include your proof of purchase.  
(Failure to due so will delay your repair.)            
To...