Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lc40 Operating Instructions

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Adjusting the Optical Finder 
(Diopter Adjustment)
This camera’s optical view finder offers a 
diopter adjustment. It allows the user to make 
adjustments related to each users individual 
vision characteristics. Please adjust this 
feature before using the camera.
1Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter 
adjustment dial.
If you take the picture of the subject at the 
distance between 2.3 feet (70 cm) - 3.3 feet (1 m) 
with the zoom in tele position, make the top of the 
subject match with the parallax compensation 
mark 
1, in order not to cut it. When accurate 
framing is necessary, use the LCD monitor.




						

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Attaching the Strap/Attaching the Lens 
Cap
When the camera is switched off or used in 
playback mode, protect the lens surface by 
attaching the supplied lens cap.
1Pass  the end of the string through the 
lens cap eyelet.
2Pass the knotted end of the string 
through the other end of the string 
and pull it firmly.
3Pass the strap through the strap 
hole.
4Pass the end of the strap through the 
small loop at the knotted end of the 
string.
5Fold the tip of the strap, run it 
through the strap length adjuster, 
and pull it.
Pull it out more than 0.07 feet (2 cm) 1 from 
the strap length adjuster so that it cannot slip 
off.
Remove the lens cap before turning the 
camera on. (P18)




						

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Using the Tripod
Using a tripod (customer supplied), can 
minimize or eliminate picture motion jitter 
associated with physical movement. This is 
especially true when in the tele position or 
when using slow shutter speeds.
1Align the camera holder 2
22 2 with the 
tripod receptacle 
1
11 1 of the camera and 
attach.
2Install the camera holder into the 
tripod.
To avoid damaging the camera, be careful not to 
over tighten the tripod.
Read the tripod operating instructions carefully.




						

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Using the LCD Monitor
Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button, 
the display of the LCD monitor changes as 
shown below.
[In recording]
[In playback]
These settings are retained in the Record mode, even if the power is turned off.
When setting the digital zoom to [ON], you can not turn off the LCD monitor.
When Auto Review function is set to [ON], LCD monitor turns on after taking picture for 
reviewing even if you use the camera in LCD off mode.
You can also use Review function (P30) in LCD off mode. Press [REVIEW/SET] button 
after taking the picture, the last picture you have taken is displayed on the LCD monitor.
DISPLAY




						

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The Indicators
ª Status Indicator (Green) 1[Blinking]Warning indication
[Lighting]When turning the power switch to [ON]
ª Flash/Access Indicator (Red) 2
[Blinking]When charging the flash
When setting the flash mode to forced off and 
recording in dark places
[Lighting]When accessing the card
Indicating the flash fires in next capture (It 
lights when the shutter is pressed halfway)




						

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The Shutter Button 
(Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)
The shutter button is pressed in 2 steps: 
“pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”.
Pressing halfway (Press lightly) A
Focus and exposure are locked.
Pressing fully (Press all the way) BThe picture is captured. In motion image mode, 
the recording starts.
You can adjust volume of the operational sound 
in the menu. (P79)
If you press the shutter button fully in a single 
stroke, the captured picture may appear shaken 
or unfocused. (The camera may be moved 
during capturing)




						

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The Operational Mode Dial and the REC 
Mode Dial
ª Operational mode dial 1
With this dial you can set REC (single mode 
or burst mode) and playback modes.
[In recording]
 : Single mode
Pressing the shutter button once, a single 
picture is captured. Set to single mode [ ] 
also when you record motion images.
 : Burst mode (P57)
If you keep pressing the shutter button, you 
can take several 
pictures in sequence. (MAX 
4 fps/8 frames)
[In playback]
 : Playback (P59)
Playback recorded images.
ª REC mode dial 2
You can choose among 9 REC modes, as shown below.
: AUTO (P29)
The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted. Also the settings 
can be adjusted is limited. This mode is for beginners.
P/A/S 
: Program AE: (P40)
The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted. In addition, more 
settings can be adjusted.
: Aperture-priority AE: (P41)
The shutter speed is adjusted automatically, according to the aperture value you set.
:Shutter-priority AE: (P42)
The aperture value is adjusted automatically, according to the shutter speed you set.




						

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The Operational Mode Dial and the REC 
Mode Dial (Continued)
: Macro mode: (P56)
When you take the pictures from a distance closer than 1.64 feet (50 cm), set the 
camera in macro mode. This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 0.2 feet (6 cm). 
: Portrait mode: (P43)
Portrait mode lets you achieve the depth of focus effect easily when you take portrait 
photos. The subject looks sharp and outstanding with an unfocused background. You 
can place the subject much closer and allow proper distance between subject and  
background.
: Landscape mode: (P44)
You can capture sharp and crisp landscape photos easily. Please note that this mode is 
suitable for the landscapes farther than 32.8 feet (10 m) and in daylight situations.
: Sports mode: (P45)
When you take photos of outdoor sports, this mode let you capture the still action photo 
easily. Please note that this mode is suitable to capture subjects from distances more 
than 16.4 feet (5 m) and in daylight situations.
: Night portrait mode: (P46)
When you take pictures of, for example, your friends in front of beautiful night 
illumination scenery, this mode let you get the appropriate exposure for your subject as 
well as the background, using flash and slow shutter. Since slow shutter is set, use of 
tripod is recommended. Subject should be placed within the range of flash light.
: Spot mode: (P47)
When this mode is selected, both autofocus area and exposure will be set to spot mode. 
This is suitable when you take pictures in delicate lighting conditions and intend to set 
the exposure for a limited area.
:Motion images (P31)
Recording motion images.




						

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Operating the Menu
By operating the menu you can set the 
settings of REC or playback mode. You can 
also set the date and time, the operational 
sound and various other settings. Follow 
these instructions.
1Press the [MENU] button.
If you set the operational mode dial 1 to the 
single mode [ ] or burst mode [ ], the 
REC menu is displayed; if you set it to the 
playback mode [ ], the playback menu is 
displayed.
2Press 3/4 to choose the item and 
press 2/1 to confirm this setting
.With step 2, by pressing 1, you can access 
the setup menu. (If you press 2, you can go 
back)
3Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
REC
AUDIO REC.
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY
D.ZOOMSETUP
SELECT
SET
EXIT
REC
SETUP
SETUP AUDIO REC.
AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE
PICT.SIZE QUALITY
QUALITY
D.ZOOM
D.ZOOM
SELECT
SELECTSET
SETEXIT
EXIT REC
RECSETUP
AUDIO REC.
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY
D.ZOOM
SELECT SET
EXITREC SETUPSELECTSET
EXIT MONITOR
AUTO REVIEW
BEEP
POWER SAVE
NO.RESET
CLOCK SET
2 MIN.




						

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Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)
You can set the year from 2001 to 2099. The 
24-hour system is used.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 1 to make the setup menu 
appear.
3Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET], 
and then press 1.
4Press 3/4/2/1 to set date and time, 
and then press 1.
5Press 3/4 to select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] 
or [Y/M/D].
6Press the [MENU] button twice.
The menu will disappear.
7Check if the date/time setting is 
displayed correctly, after turning the 
camera  [OFF] and  [ON].
If the message [PLEASE SET THE DATE/TIME] 
appears, charge the battery about 2 hours and 
set the date and time again.
RECSETUP
MONITOR
AUTO REVIEW
BEEP
POWER SAVE
NO.RESET
CLOCK SET
SELECT
SETEXIT
CLOCK SET
SELECTSET
EXIT
2 MIN.
M/D/Y