Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lc40 Operating Instructions

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Taking Pictures with Auto (AE) Bracket
Pressing the shutter button once, the camera 
will automatically take 3 (or 5) pictures 
changing exposure according to the set 
exposure compensation value.
[Preparation]
Set the operational mode dial and REC mode 
dial. (P25)
1Press the [ ] button to select 
[  AUTO BRACKET].
2Press 2/ 1 to set the exposure 
compensation range.
Select among 0.25EV, 0.5EV, 0.75EV, 
1.0EV. Setting to [OFF], auto bracket is 
unavailable.
3Press 4.
Press 3/4 to select step 2 or...

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Using the AF/AE Lock
If the subject is out of the AF target or the 
focus area 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 operational mode dial and REC mode 
dial. (P25)
1Aim the camera at the subject on which 
you want to adjust the focus to enter 
the focus area on the LCD monitor and 
then press the shutter button...

51
Picture Adjustment 
(Contrast/Sharpness/Saturation)
[Preparation]Set the operational mode dial and REC mode 
dial. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [PICT. ADJ.] and 
press 1
.
3Press 3/4/2/1 to set [CONTRAST], 
[SHARPNESS] and [SATURATION]
.
4Press the [MENU] button twice.
The menu will disappear.
When recording in AUTO [ ], 
portrait [ ], landscape [ ], sports [ ], night 
portrait [ ] 
or motion image [ ] mode, it is not possible to adjust quality.
RECSETUP
QUALITY
D.ZOOM...

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Setting the White Balance
Auto White Balance is designed to 
automatically adjust the camera to produce 
natural flesh tones. In most situations it works 
fine. In some situations where several 
different types of lighting are present, 
enhanced performance can be achieved by 
setting the white balance manually.
[Preparation]
Set the operational mode dial and REC mode 
dial. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to select the mode.
AUTO: if the auto white...

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Here the white set mode of white balance is 
explained.
[Preparation]
Set the operational mode dial and REC mode 
dial. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to set to white set [ ].
Only when setting the white balance again
4Press the [REVIEW/SET] button.
The menu will disappear.
5Aim the camera at a white paper or 
similar objects so that it completely 
fills the frame to white on the screen 
and press the shutter button all the 
way.
White balance is set....

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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 operational mode dial and REC mode 
dial. (P25)
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 
needs shutter speed slower than 1/8, the 
ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted up...

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Using the Spot AF
You can record a subject focusing on a single 
part with a smaller focus area than usual. This 
setting is particularly suitable to focus on the 
eye when you take portrait photos.
[Preparation]
Set the operational mode dial and REC mode 
dial. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [SPOT AF].
3Press 2/1 to set to [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
5Center the subject in the spot AF 
area.
6Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in...

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Taking Pictures with Macro Mode
If the camera lens is at a distance of 0.2 feet 
(6 cm) to 1.64 feet (50 cm) from the subject, 
set macro mode [ ].
[Preparation]
Set the operational mode dial. (P25)
1Set the REC mode dial to macro mode 
[].
[ ] will be displayed.
2Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in 
“Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)
When selecting the macro mode, optical finder functionality is limited. Use the LCD monitor.
If you use the close-up lens (DMW-LC52, optional),...

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Taking Pictures with Burst Mode
By continuously pressing the shutter button, it 
is possible to record in burst mode. (4 
frames/second maximum of 8 frames)
[Preparation]
Set the REC mode dial. (P25)
1Set the operational mode dial to burst 
mode [ ].
2Press the shutter button halfway to 
lock the focus, then press it fully to 
take pictures in sequence.
It is possible to record 4 frames in 1 second in 
burst mode, at a shutter speed higher than 1/25, 
but the flash does not fire simultaneously.
If...

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Using the Conversion Lens
Using the tele conversion lens (DMW-LT52, 
optional), it is possible to zoom in much more; 
using the wide conversion lens (DMW-LW52, 
optional), it is possible to widen much more. 
(When attaching the conversion lens, the 
Close-up lens (DMW-LC52, optional) or MC 
protector (DMW-LMC52; optional) to the 
camera, the conversion lens adaptor 
(DMW-LA1) is necessary)
1Remove the lens ring.
2Attach the conversion lens adaptor 
1.
3Install the tele conversion lens B or 
the wide...