Panasonic LUMIX DMC LC50 User Manual

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About the Battery
ª Recommended batteries
Use Panasonic AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride) 
(supplied) 
or AA Alkaline batteries. (We recommend that you use Panasonic 
batteries.)
• The performance of the batteries may vary depending on brand or storage 
terms/condition of the battery. It may cause malfunction or the available 
recording time may become shorter.
 As the ambient temperature decreases, the battery performance and capacity may 
temporarily decrease. In such cases, remove the batteries, warming them in your 
pocket.
 The battery indicator may not be displayed correctly depending on the 
temperature or other conditions. Battery may be empty without indication.
 We recommend turning the camera off frequently while recording to maintain the 
power of the battery for a long time.
 When using the camera outdoors, we recommend using new Alkaline batteries. If 
you will be using the camera for a long period of time, using rechargeable Ni-MH 
batteries is more practical.
 The exhausted batteries may recover the performance when they are left for some 
period of time. However, they cannot be used for a long time. Be sure to replace 
with new batteries.
Batteries that should not be used
 If the batteries listed above are used, improper operation can result and the 
following malfunctions can occur;
 Remaining battery time may not be displayed accurately.
 Camera may turn off prematurely.
 Data written to Memory Card can be damaged resulting in the loss of photos.
The remaining battery life of the Nickel Manganese battery may be displayed as full 
on the battery indicator [ ] because of its characteristics even if it is 
considerably consumed. Moreover, the camera may be turned off with the indication 
on the battery indicator full [ ] without warning. This is not a malfunction.Manganese batteries Nickel batteries
Ni-Cd batteries Lithium batteries
Nickel Manganese batteries
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12 ª Batteries that cannot be used
The following batteries cannot be used.
 Batteries where part or their entire outer covering jacket has been removed or 
partially peeled away.
 Batteries that have “flattened” ends that would prevent a proper connection from 
being made with internal battery contacts.
ª Proper Care and Handling of the Batteries
If you mishandle the batteries, leakage, generation of heat and fire or 
explosion may occur. Observe the following cautions;
 Do not attempt to disassemble the battery or subject the battery to any extreme 
mechanical abuse.
 Do not heat or throw into the fire.
 Do not allow the battery contacts to touch metal objects.
 Do not subject the battery, battery connectors, or the camera to any direct 
moisture, especially salt water. This can cause corrosion of the metal surfaces.
 Do not peel off or remove the outer battery covering.
 Do not throw the batteries.
 Do not use batteries that appear mechanically damaged, swollen or show signs of 
leakage.
 Do not store batteries in high humidity or high temperature environments.
 Keep batteries away from small children.
 Do not install batteries backwards (reverse polarity). Serious damage or injury can 
result.
 When you replace 2 batteries, use two of the same type.
 All batteries should be of the same brand, size, capacity. Avoid mixing batteries.
 If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the batteries.
 Following prolonged use, it is normal for the battery to be warm.
 As the ambient temperature decreases, the battery capacity and performance will 
decrease. This is normal. In such cases, remove the batteries and warm them in 
your pocket. Take special care not to allow the contacts to come into contact with 
metal objects in your pocket.
 If oxidation or any foreign substance is found on the battery contacts it could 
prevent the battery from making a good electrical contact. Operation could 
become intermittent. If this occurs, clean the battery contact with an ink eraser. All or part of the seal of batteries are 
peeled off- polarity is flat
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13 ª Ni-MH Battery (Nickel Metal Hydride)
The battery charger should only be used with the Ni-MH batteries. Do 
not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries. Please be aware of 
the following issues;
 If any oxidation or foreign substance is found on the battery contacts, the battery 
may not be charged correctly. Battery contacts can be cleaned with a soft cloth or 
ink eraser.
 Newly purchased rechargeable batteries or those which have not been used for a 
long period of time may not reach full capacity after one charge. The overall 
performance will increase after 2–3 discharge/charge cycles.
 Rechargeable batteries should be used to the point when the camera stops 
working. They should be recharged as soon as possible. Premature charging can 
cause “memory effect”, whereby the overall operating time can be decreased.
 Even during storage, rechargeable batteries will naturally discharge. We suggest 
charging before each use.
 Once batteries have reached full charge, avoid over charging them.
 Do not peel off or damage the covered seal.
 Read the Operating Instructions for the battery charger.
Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. The battery power decreases gradually over 
time. If available time seems much shorter, purchase new batteries.
 The battery’s life differs depending on the condition stored or used or environment.
ª Battery indicator
The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor. (This is not displayed 
when using AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC2).)
: The battery power is sufficient
: The remaining power is low
: There is little remaining power
(Blinks in red): Replace the batteries
When using new Ni-MH batteries, the battery indicator may not be 
displayed correctly because of the characteristic of the batteries, not 
because of a malfunction. If you repeatedly discharge and charge the 
batteries fully, the battery indicator will be displayed correctly.
 The battery indicator may not be displayed correctly depending on the 
temperature or other conditions. As a result, even if the battery indicator is not 
empty, the power may be turned off. This is not a malfunction.If any leakage from the battery is noted, avoid direct skin contact. Remove the 
battery and clean as much of the foreign substance as possible. Contact your 
local service centre for assistance if necessary.
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 Even if the battery power depletes when leaving them unused for a while, the 
battery power may recover. However, they will not be usable, so replace them with 
new ones once the battery power depletes.
ªAbout the Battery Consumption
Recordable number under CIPA Standards
Measured under the following conditions:
 Temperature: 23°C / Humidity: 50
%, LCD monitor is on
 Using the supplied SD Memory Card
 Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
 Recording once every 30 seconds, flash every other recording.
 Activating zoom from Tele to Wide and vice versa in every recording.
 Turning the camera off per 10 recordings/Leave the camera until the battery is 
cooled down.
Recordable number under low temperature
(Temperature: 0°C / Other recording conditions are the same as specified in CIPA 
Standards)
 Please note that the performance and capacity of the alkaline battery is 
significantly decreased in low temperature conditions.
BatteriesRecordable number
Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH 
(nickel-metal hydride) batteries 
(
supplied)Approx. 320 still pictures
Panasonic Alkaline batteriesApprox. 160 still pictures
BatteriesRecordable number
Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH 
(nickel-metal hydride) batteries 
(
supplied)Approx. 300 still pictures
Panasonic Alkaline batteriesApprox. 40 still pictures
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Recordable number when the LCD monitor is turned off
(The LCD monitor is off / Other recording conditions are the same as specified in 
CIPA Standards)
 The remaining battery life lasts longer when you use the camera with the LCD 
monitor turned off.
Continuous playback time
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Suggestions/Tips ¬
 The numbers and times shown in the table may vary depending on the condition.
 Recordable number/playback time varies depending on the batteries used.
 We recommend turning the camera off frequently while recording to maintain the 
power of the battery for a long time.
 CIPA is an abbreviation for Camera & Imaging Products Association.
BatteriesRecordable number
Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH 
(nickel-metal hydride) batteries 
(
supplied)Approx. 850 still pictures
Panasonic Alkaline batteriesApprox. 400 still pictures
BatteriesContinuous playback time
Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH 
(nickel-metal hydride) batteries 
(
supplied)Approx. 340 min.
Panasonic Alkaline batteriesApprox. 280 min.
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Inserting/Removing the Batteries
Preparation
 Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.
 Use AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride) or AA Alkaline batteries.
1Slide the door in the direction of 
the arrow to open the battery door.
2Insert the batteries observing the 
direction of the + and - 
polarities.
3Slide the door in the direction of 
the arrow to close the battery door.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 If you will not be using the camera for 
a long time, remove the batteries.
 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. (P19)
 Do not remove the card or the 
batteries when the card is being 
accessed. (P17)
 Be sure to remove the batteries 
after the power indicator is turned 
off. Otherwise, the setting may be 
cleared.
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About the Card
ªAccess to the card
While the card is being accessed, the 
status indicator 1 and card access 
indication 2 light.
When the status indicator 1 and card 
access indication 2 light, do not:
 turn the camera off.
 remove the batteries or the card.
 do not remove the AC Adaptor 
(optional, DMW-AC2).
The card and the card contents may be 
damaged and the camera may not 
operate normally.
It is possible that data stored on the 
card can be damaged due to accidental 
erasure, static electricity, electrical noise 
or a defective card. We recommend 
storing precious data to your PC’s hard 
drive. (P82)ªSD Memory Card (supplied) and 
MultiMediaCard (optional)
The SD Memory Card and 
MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, 
removable external memory cards. The 
reading/writing speed of an SD Memory 
Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is 
equipped with a Write-Protect switch 
that can inhibit writing and formatting a 
card. (When the switch is slid to the 
[LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or 
delete data on the card and format it. 
When the switch is unlocked, these 
functions become available.)
SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
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Suggestions/Tips ¬
 The reading/writing speed of a 
MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD 
Memory Card. When a 
MultiMediaCard is used, the 
performance of certain features may 
be slightly slower than advertised.
 After recording motion images using 
the MultiMediaCard, the status 
indicator and card access indication 
may appear for a while, but this is not 
a malfunction.
 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
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Inserting/Removing the Card
Preparation
 Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.
1Slide the door in the direction of 
the arrow to open the card door.
 The card may be damaged if it is 
removed while the camera is on.
 We recommend using Panasonic’s SD 
Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card.)
2Insert the card all the way in until 
it clicks.
 Insert the card, pressing gently until it 
locks in place. If the card will not insert 
freely, it may be reversed. Do not force 
the card.
 Do not touch the connection terminals 
on the back side of the card.
 The card may be damaged if it is not 
fully inserted.
3Close the card door.
 If the card door cannot be completely 
closed, remove the card and insert it 
again.
ªRemoving the Card
When removing the card, press the card 
until it clicks and then pull it out straight 
from the camera.
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Suggestions/Tips ¬
 Do not remove the card when the 
card is being accessed. (P17)
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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. (P20)
2Set date, time and order.
2/1: Select the desired item.
3/4: Set date and time.
3/4: Select [D/M/Y], [M/D/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.
 You can set the year from 2000 to 
2099. The 24-hour system is used.
ªDate Printing
 You can set the date printing in DPOF 
print setting on this camera. (P68)
 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.
PLEASE SET THE CLOCKMENUCLOCK SET
REC SETUP2/
3
USB MODE
NO.RESET
RESET
CLOCK SET
EXITSET SELECTMENU
Mass StorageUSB
WB
WBWB
CLOCK SET
D/M/Y 
2004MAR
.11.1000:
EXITSET SELECTMENU
WBWB
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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
MONIT
OFF1SECA
PO2MIN.
EXITSET SELECTMENU
BEEP
WB
RECSETUP1/3
MONIT
OFF1SEC3SECA
PO2MIN.
EXITSET SELECTMENU
BEEP
WB
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