Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lc70 Operating Instructions

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Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)
ªInitial setting
The clock is not set when the camera is 
shipped. When you turn the camera on, 
the clock setting screen appears.
When pressing the [MENU] button, the 
screen shown in step 2 appears. Set the 
clock on it.1Select [CLOCK SET] from the 
[SETUP] menu. (P23)
2Set date and time.
2/1: Select the desired item.
3/4: Set the date and time.
PLEASE SET THE CLOCKMENUCLOCK SET
REC SETUP2/
3
USB MODE
NO.RESET
RESET
CLOCK SET
EXITSET SELECTMENU
Mass StorageUSB
WB
WBWB
CLOCK SET
M/D/Y 
MAR112004..1000:
EXITSET SELECTMENU
WBWB
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3Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D].
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button 2 times after 
finishing the setting.
 Check if the clock setting is correct, 
after turning the camera off and on.
ªDate Printing
 You can set the date printing in DPOF 
print setting on this camera. (P83)
 Using the supplied software, [SD 
Viewer for DSC], it is possible to have 
the date imprinted on the picture. For 
details, please read the supplied 
operating instructions for PC 
connection.
 When you go to a photo studio for 
printing, be sure to order the printing 
of the date. For further information, 
ask the photo studio. Depending on 
the studio, it may not be possible to 
print the date.¬
Suggestions/Tips ¬
 You can set the year from 2000 to 
2099. The 24-hour system is used.
 After the fully charged batteries or new 
batteries have been inserted for more 
than 3 hours, the clock setting is 
stored (in the camera) for 3 months 
after the batteries are removed. (The 
time may be shorter if the batteries are 
not charged sufficiently.)
If more than 3 months has passed, the 
clock setting will be lost. In this case, 
set the clock again.
CLOCK SET
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M/D/Y
EXITSET SELECTMENU
WB
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Setup Menu
1Turn the camera on.
 The power indicator 1 lights.
2Press the [MENU] button.
3Select the [SETUP] Menu.
4Select the desired item.
 When rotating the zoom lever 2 
toward T, the page of the menu screen 
can be forwarded. (vice versa)
5Set the desired value.
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.
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REC1/3SETUP
PICT.SIZE W.BALANCE 
QUALITY
AUTO
1600
EXITSET SELECTMENU
SENSITIVITYAUTO
RECSETUP1/3
MONITORAUTO REVIEWOFF
POWER SAVE2MIN.
EXITSET SELECTMENU
BEEP
WB
RECSETUP1/3
MONITOR
OFF1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOMAUTO REVIEW
POWER SAVE2MIN.
EXITSET SELECTMENU
BEEP
WB
RECSETUP1/3
MONITOR
OFF1SEC.3SEC. ZOOMAUTO REVIEW
POWER SAVE2MIN.
EXITSET SELECTMENU
BEEP
WB
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You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu.
MenuFunctions
  MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.
AUTO REVIEW
(Recording 
mode only) [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically 
appear.
 [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears 
on the screen for about 1 second.
 [3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears 
on the screen for about 3 seconds.
 [ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears 
on the screen for about 1 second. Then it is 
enlarged 4 times and appears for about 
1 second.This mode is useful to confirm the 
fo cus.
 In Motion image mode [ ], auto review function is 
not activated.
 When using burst mode or auto bracket, the auto review 
function works while recording the data into the card 
regardless of the setting on the auto review function. 
(The picture is not enlarged.)
 When using pictures with audio, the auto review function 
works while recording the audio or the data into the card 
regardless of the setting on the auto review function. 
(The picture is not enlarged.) (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)
BEEP Set to the volume of operational sound.
 [ ]: The operational sound turns high.
 [ ]: The operational sound turns low.
 [ ]: The operational sound turns off.
The operational sound setting is also reflected on Simple 
mode [ ].
POWER SAVE
(Except for the 
Economy 
mode)The remaining battery life is extended by turning the 
camera off automatically while camera is not used.
 [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]:
The camera is automatically turned off if it has 
not been used for a predetermined amount of 
time.
(Press the shutter button or turn the camera off 
and on to cancel the power save mode.)
 [OFF]: The camera is not automatically turned off.
 When using the AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1)/
connecting to a PC or printer/recording motion images/
playing back motion images/during Slide Show, the 
power save mode is not activated.
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MenuFunctions
ECONOMY
(Economy 
mode only)The remaining battery life is extended by turning the LCD 
monitor off automatically while camera is not used.
You can set the condition to turn the LCD monitor off when 
the Economy mode is selected.
 [LEVEL1]: If you do not operate the camera for about 15 
seconds, the LCD monitor is turned off to save 
power.
 [LEVEL2]: If you do not operate the camera for about 15 
seconds in recording mode, or if you do not 
operate the camera for about 5 seconds after 
you took a picture, the LCD monitor is turned 
off to save power. 
NO.RESET
(Recording 
mode only)Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture 
from 0001 on the next recording. (The folder number is 
updated, and the file number starts from 0001.)
 The folder number can be assigned from 100 to 999.
When the folder number reaches 999, it cannot be reset. 
We recommend formatting the card after saving the data 
on a PC or elsewhere (P93).
 When you reset the formatted card or new card, the file 
number is reset and the confirmation screen appears. If 
you select [YES] on the screen, the folder number is also 
reset to 100.
 The file number reset is also reflected on Simple mode 
[].
RESET
(Recording 
mode only)The camera is reset to the initial settings. However, the file 
number, the clock setting and the setting on Simple mode 
[ ] are not changed.
CLOCK SET Change the date and time. (P21)
USB MODE Set to the USB communication system. Set before 
connecting to a PC or a printer. (P95)
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MenuFunctions
VIDEO OUT
(Playback 
mode only) [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.
 [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. (P94)
LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following 
7 languages.
Set to the desired language with 2/1 and determine it with 
4.
 [ENGLISH]: The menu screen in English.
 [DEUTSCH]: The menu screen in German.
 [FRANÇAIS]: The menu screen in French.
 [ESPAÑOL]: The menu screen in Spanish.
 [ITALIANO]: The menu screen in Italian.
 [ ]: The menu screen in Chinese (Simplified).
 [ ]: The menu screen in Japanese.
 When you set to another language by mistake, select [ ] 
from the menu icons to set the desired language.
 The language setting is also reflected on Simple mode 
[].
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Using the LCD Monitor
ªSelecting the screen to be used
Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to 
the screen to be used.
 The [DISPLAY] button is not activated  when the menu screen appears.
When you press the [DISPLAY] button 
in playback zoom or in multi playback, 
you can switch whether you use the 
LCD monitor or not.
In recording mode
A Display
BDisplay with histogram (DMC-LC80/
DMC-LC70)
CNon-display (Recording guide line)
D Non-display
E LCD monitor is turned off
¢Histogram In playback mode
F
Display
G Display with recording information 
and histogram (DMC-LC80/
DMC-LC70)
H Non-display
ª Recording guide line
You can achieve balanced pictures by 
aligning the subject on the cross point of 
the horizontal and vertical guide lines.
You can also take pictures easily by 
adjusting the horizon to the guide line.
You can take pictures with 
well-designed composition by viewing 
the size and the balance of subjects.
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F2.8 1/200
1600
10:00  MAR. 1.2004
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ISO100AUTO
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About the Histogram (DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)
 A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.
 It allows the camera user to easily  check the way a picture is being exposed. 
 When the values are concentrated to 
the left as  A, the picture is under 
exposed.
 When the values in the histogram are  distributed as B, the exposure is 
adequate and the brightness is 
well-balanced.
 When the values are concentrated to  the right as  C, the picture is over 
exposed.
ª Example of histogram
A Under Exposed
B Properly Exposed
C Over Exposed
¢Histogram ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 When the photo flash is activated or  when you record pictures in dark 
places, the histogram turns yellow 
because the recorded picture and 
the histogram do not match each 
other.
 The histogram in the recording mode 
is an approximation.
 The histogram does not appear when  in Motion image mode [ ], during 
multi playback and playback zoom.
 The histogram in recording and  playback may not match each other.
 The histogram in this camera does not  match the one displayed in image 
editing software on PC, etc.
F2.8 1/200
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ISO100AUTO
F2.8 1/100
1600
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ISO100AUTO
F2.8 1/50
1600
10:00  MAR. 1.2004
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ISO100AUTO
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The Mode Dial
Select the desired mode turning the mode dial.
: Normal Picture mode (P30)
The aperture value and the shutter 
speed are automatically adjusted.
: Economy mode (P53)
The LCD monitor is automatically turned 
off to save the power when you do not 
operate the camera.
: Macro mode (P54)
This allows you to get closer to the 
subject up to 0.33 feet (10 cm) (Wide).
: Portrait mode (P55)
This allows you to make a subject stand 
out from an unfocused background and 
adjust the exposure and the hue.
: Landscape mode (P56)
You can capture sharp and crisp 
landscape photos easily. Please note 
that this mode is suitable for landscape 
farther than 9.84 feet (3 m) away and in 
daylight.
: Night portrait mode (P57)
This allows you to record the subject 
clearly in front of beautiful night 
illumination scenery.: Motion image mode (P58)
This allows you to record motion 
images.
: Simple mode (P34)
You can take pictures easily because 
you have only to set the minimum 
number of menus. This mode is for 
beginners.
: Playback mode (P47)
This allows you to play back recorded 
pictures.
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Recording pictures (basic)
Taking Pictures
Preparation
 Insert the batteries. (P16) 
 Insert the card. (P19)
11Turn the camera on.
2 Select Normal Picture mode 
[].
2Aim the AF area  1 to the point 
you want to focus.
3Focus on the subject to take the 
picture.
 A : Press the shutter button 
halfway to focus.
 B : Press the shutter button fully to 
take the picture.
 The focus indication  2 turns on, 
the AF area  1  turns from white to 
green and then the aperture value 
3  and the shutter speed  4 are 
displayed.
 The subject is not focused 
adequately when the focus 
indication  2 blinks and the AF area   
1  turns red.
Press the shutter button halfway 
and focus on the subject again.
2
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