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 allow 
dirt, dust or water to enter it.
ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Ring
LCD monitorIn 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.
Lens ringDo not attach other conversion lenses on 
the lens ring; there is no mount to be used 
for the attachment.
When you want to attach the tele 
conversion lens (DMW-LT52; optional) or 
wide conversion lens (DMW-LW52; 
optional), first of all, turn the lens ring 
counterclockwise. If the MC protector 
(DMW-LMC52; optional) is used, the lens 
ring can be mounted on the filter.
If you push the zoom lever toward W 
during recording with the filter or 
conversion lens attached to the digital 
camera, 4 corners of the image may 
become dark (vignetting). For details, refer 
to the operating instructions of your 
accessories.
Be sure to keep the lens ring attached to 
the digital camera so as to shut out 
unnecessary light.




						

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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 record 
the files that have been set with DPOF 
settings.
100_PANA
MISCEXPORTDCIM SD Memory  
Card




						

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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 reading error.
Play it back again.
[WRITE ERROR]Data writing error.
Turn the camera [OFF] and remove the 
card. Then insert the card and turn the 
camera back [ON]. Be sure camera is 
[OFF] before removing or inserting the 
card to avoid damaging the card.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]After cancelling the protect setting, you 
can delete or overwrite the image.
[THIS PICTURE CAN’T BE DELETED] / 
[SOME PICTURES CAN’T BE 
DELETED]
After cancelling the protect setting, you 
can delete the image.[NUMBER OF PRINT IS OVER]
You have exceeded the number of 
images that can be set at once, with 
multi deleting, protect and DPOF 
settings.
[CAN’T BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] / 
[CAN’T BE SET ON SOME PICTURES]
If the image is not based on the DCF 
standard, it is not possible to set the 
DPOF.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR 
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
The format of this card cannot be 
recognized by the camera. Format this 
again with the camera.




						

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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 
cause condensation to form inside 
the camera. Wait until condensation 
disappears.
3: The image cannot be recorded.3-1: Is the memory card inside?
3-2: The operational mode dial is not set 
to REC mode.
3-3: There is no memory capacity left on 
the card. Before recording, delete 
some images.
4: The image is not displayed on the 
LCD monitor.
4: Is the LCD monitor set to off?
5: The LCD monitor is too bright or 
dark.
5: Adjust the brightness of the LCD 
monitor.
6: The display or images on the LCD 
monitor are not focused.
6: Set the REC mode dial to the mode 
corresponding to the distance to the 
subject.
7: The image cannot playback.7-1: Is the memory card inside?
7-2: There is no image in the memory 
card.7-3: The operational mode dial is not set 
to playback [ ].
8: The image is not displayed on the 
television.
8-1: Is the camera correctly connected 
with the TV? Check it.
8-2: Set the TV to video input mode.
9: When connecting to PC, images 
cannot be transferred.
9: Check that the camera is correctly 
connected to the PC.




						

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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
Focus range Auto: 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 
¶, 
Macro: 0.2 feet (6 cm) (Wide)/0.66 feet (20 cm) (Tele) - 
1.64 feet (50 cm)
Shutter system Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter
Burst recording 4 frames/second, Max 8 frames (standard)/
4 frames (fine)
Motion image recording 320 
a 240 (with audio)
ISO sensitivity AUTO/100/200/400
Shutter speed AUTO mode/Program AE (ISO AUTO mode): 
1/8 - 1/1,000
Program AE (ISO set)/Aperture-priority AE: 
1 - 1/1,000
Shutter-priority AE: 
8 - 1/1,000
Motion image mode: 1/30 - 1/1,000
White balance AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/Fluorescent/Flash
/White set
Exposure  (AE) Program AE, Aperture-priority AE (A), Shutter-priority AE 
(S)
Exposure compensation (0.25 EV Step, -2 - +2 EV)
Metering mode Multi/Spot
LCD monitor 1.8 inch low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD 
(110,000 pixels)
Optical finder Real-image zoom finder (with dioptor adjustment) (-2.8 - 
0.8 dioptor, field of view ratio 82 %)
Flash Built-in flash
flash range: 
(Wide) approx. 0.33 feet (10 cm) - 14.8 feet (4.5 m)
(Tele) approx. 0.66 feet (20 cm) - 11.5 feet (3.5 m)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Slow 
sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF
Microphone Monaural
Speaker Monaural
Recording media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard




						

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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 line output (monaural)
Terminal
   USB 5 pin Mini USB
   Analog video/audio
Φ 2.5 mm jack
   DC IN EIAJ type 3 jack
Dimensions (W 
a H a D) 4.13 a 3.03 a2.58 inch/105 a 77 a 65.6 mm (excluding 
the projection part)
Weight Approx.10.9 oz/310 
g (excluding memory card and 
battery)
Approx.14.1 oz/400 
g (with memory card and battery)
AC adaptor (Panasonic DE-877B)Information for your safety
Input USA&CANADA 120 V 60 Hz, 0.3 A
Foreign 110 - 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A
Output 9.0 V 1.0 A
Battery pack (lithium-ion)(Panasonic CGR-S602A)Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity 7.2 V, 1400 mAh




						

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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  
MultiMediaCard)   
SD PC Card Adaptor  
(compatible with  
MultiMediaCard)   
DMW-LA1
DMW-LW52
DMW-LT52
DMW-LC52
DMW-LMC52
RP-SD008B RP-SD128 RP-SDH256 RP-SDH512Conversion Lens Adaptor
Wide Conversion Lens
Tele Conversion Lens
Close-up Lens
MC Protector
CGR-S602A/1B Lithum Ion Battery




						

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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.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day       (         )
Night     (         )
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)         Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
       
3. Method of payment (check one)     
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)      
VISA                              
MasterCard         
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES       
(Please do not send cash)     2. Items Ordered  
Quantity Accessory #  Price Each Description
Total Price 
6.95 Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax     
Shipping & Handling  
Total Enclosed  1. Digital Camera Model #   
Discover          Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 




						

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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 further speed your repair, please provide  
an explanation of what wrong with the unit  
and any symptom it is exhibiting.           
     
Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number  
here.