Panasonic LUMIX DMC LC50 User Manual

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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....

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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. (P45)
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...

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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 (P25)
ADisplay
BDisplay with histogram (DMC-LC80/
DMC-LC70)
CNon-display (Recording guide line)
DNon-display
ELCD monitor is turned off
¢HistogramIn...

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ªRecording 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.
ªAbout 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...

 Recording pictures (basic)
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Recording pictures (basic)
Taking Pictures
Preparation
 Insert the batteries. (P16) 
 Insert the card. (P18)
11Turn the camera on.
2Select 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...

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ªCorrect posture for taking good 
pictures
To take pictures without blurring:
 Hold the camera gently with both 
hands, keep arms stationary at your 
side and stand with your feet slightly 
apart.
 Check that the camera shake does not 
occur when pressing the shutter 
button halfway.
 After pressing the shutter button, keep 
the camera stationary until the picture 
appears on the screen.
In the following cases, keep the 
camera stationary for a long time.
– Slow...

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ªFocusing
 You can focus on the subject up to a 
distance of 50 cm.
 If you press the shutter button fully 
without prefocusing, pictures may be 
blurry or unfocused.
 When the subject is focused, the 
camera beeps 2 times. If not, it beeps 
4 times. Refer to P21 if you want to 
turn the operational sound off.
 In the following cases, the camera 
cannot focus on subjects properly in 
Normal Picture mode.
– When including both near and 
distant subjects in a scene.
–...

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 When using the camera in a sandy or 
dusty place, be careful not to let dirt, 
grit or seawater come into the camera.
ªAF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/
AE: Auto exposure)
When recording a picture of people with 
a composition such as in the above 
picture, you cannot focus on the subject 
because it is out of AF area in usual 
operation.
In this case,
1. Aim the AF area at the subject.
2. Press the shutter button halfway to fix 
the focus and the exposure.
 When the subject...

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Taking Pictures in Simple Mode
We recommend you use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture.
 Offering simplified menu for ease of use.
 The picture size is easy to select.
 The icons on the display are larger.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P8)
1Select [PICT.MODE] and select 
[ENLARGE], [4qt6q/10t15cm] or 
[E-MAIL].
 [ENLARGE]:  
This selection is intended for 
situations when large printing is 
desired.
[4qa6q/10a15cm]:  
This selection will offer...

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Burst speed (P39): 
 Fixed to low speed.
Number of recordable pictures in 
Burst mode (P39): 
White balance setting (P51):
 Fixed to [AUTO].
ISO sensitivity setting (P53):
 Fixed to [AUTO].
Picture size (P53) and quality (P54) in 
[PICT.MODE]
AF trigger setting (P55):
 Fixed to [ ] (SHUTTER).ªThe Backlight Compensation in 
Simple Mode
Backlight is a situation where light comes 
from the back of subjects. The subjects 
such as people become dark when 
pictures are...