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 4.
4Press 2/1 to set the number of 
pictures (3/5).
5Press the [REVIEW/SET] button.
6Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in 
“Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)
When recording in AUTO [ ], 
portrait [ ], landscape [ ] or sports [ ], you 
cannot record using auto bracket.
Setting quality to TIFF [ ], you cannot record using auto bracket.
Setting quality to fine [ ], the number of pictures is set to 3.
When flash fires, you can take only 1 picture.
AUTO BRACKET
3 FRAMES
SET:




						

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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 halfway 
(AF/AE lock) to set it.
When the focus is adjusted, the focus 
indication [¥] appears.
2Move the camera keeping the chosen 
composition and press the shutter 
button all the way.
Before pressing the shutter button, you can set 
the AF/AE lock any time you want.




						

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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
PICT.ADJ.
SELECT:SET EXIT
PICTURE ADJ.
SELECT:
SETEXIT CONTRASTSTD.
LOWHIGH
STD. STD. SHARPNESS
SATURATION
SPOT AF
AUDIO REC.
PICT.SIZE




						

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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 balance is set
 (Daylight): for recording outdoors on a 
bright day
 (Cloudy): for recording under 
cloudy and shady sky
 (Halogen): for recording under 
halogen lighting
 (Fluorescent): for recording 
under fluorescent lighting
 (Flash): for taking a picture with 
flash light only
 (White set): for manual setting (Read 
the following page where the manual setting 
is explained in detail)
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
5Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in 
“Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)
In AUTO [ ], 
portrait [ ], landscape [ ], sports [ ] or night portrait [ ] 
mode, 
the white balance is set to [AUTO].
REC
W.BALANCESETUP
SENSITIVITY
SPOT AF
AUDIO REC.
PICT.SIZE
SELECT:
SET
EXITP AE MODEAE




						

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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.
REC
SETUP
W.BALANCE
SELECT:
SET
EXIT
WHITE SET
CANCEL FRAME THE CAMERA 
AT THE WHITE SURFACE  
AND PRESS SHUTTER
SENSITIVITY
SPOT AF
AUDIO REC.
PICT.SIZE
P
AE MODEAE




						

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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 
to ISO 200 and shutter speed stays 1/8. If 
your picture is still too dark, please use the 
flash.



4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
5Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in 
“Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)
In aperture-priority AE [ ] or shutter-priority AE [ ], it is not possible to set to [AUTO] 
ISO sensitivity.
In AUTO [ ], 
portrait [ ], landscape [ ], sports [ ], night portrait [ ] or 
motion image [ ] mode, it is set to [AUTO].
REC SETUP
SENSITIVITY
SELECT:
SET EXITW.BALANCE
SPOT AF
AUDIO REC.
PICT.SIZEPAE MODEAE




						

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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 
“Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)
In AUTO [ ] or motion image [ ] mode, it is not possible to record with the spot AF.
RECSETUP
SPOT AF
SELECT:
SET EXITSENSITIVITYW.BALANCE
AUDIO REC.
PICT.SIZEPAE MODEAE




						

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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), you can record from a shorter distance.
When using close-up lens (optional)
0.98 feet
(30 cm)
0.66 feet
(20 cm)1.64 feet
(50 cm)
0.2 feet
(6 cm)
0.52 feet
(16 cm)1.08 feet
(33 cm)
0.39 feet
(12 cm)0.66 feet
(20 cm)
0.15 feet
(4.5 cm)




						

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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 the flash fires, it is possible to record only 1 
frame.
When quality is set to TIFF [ ], it is not 
possible to use the burst mode.
When quality is set to fine [ ], it is possible to 
record a maximum of 4 frames in burst mode .
In motion image mode [ ], the burst mode 
cannot be used.
Only the first picture recorded is displayed on the 
LCD monitor.




						

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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 conversion lens A.
When attaching the tele conversion lens and 
rotating the zoom lever towards W, a vignetting 
effect occurs. Only rotate towards T.
When using the conversion lens,  set the built-in 
flash to forced OFF.
When attaching the conversion lens, use the 
LCD monitor.
To prevent the lens from being stained with water 
or oil, attach both the optional conversion lens 
adaptor and the optional MC protector to protect 
the lens.
For further information, read the conversion lens 
operating instructions.