User manual PANASONIC DM-CLC20

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Instructions Model No. DMC-LC20PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic. com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www. panasonic. ca VQT9904-1 Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. [. . . ] · The self-timer indicator 1 blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). · Before taking a picture, if you press the [MENU] button, the self-timer setting is cancelled. · In motion image mode [ · In burst mode [ ], it is not possible to use the self-timer. ], the self-timer setting covers only the first picture. 34 Changing the Picture Size You can choose among 3 picture size settings. BALANCE 1600 1024 640 1 2 3 · · · Press the [MENU] button. : 1600 x 1200 pixels : 1024 x 768 pixels : 640 x 480 pixels Press the [MENU] button. ZOOM · In motion image mode [ ], picture size is fixed to 320 x 240 pixels. · If you set the picture size to small, the memory card can record more pictures. Moreover, because the data volume is small, you can easily attach the picture to an e-mail or use it in a web site. · If you set the picture size to large, it is possible to print clearer prints. 35 Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio) You can choose among 2 quality levels (Data Compression Ratio). : Fine (Low compression) It gives priority to picture quality and records high quality pictures. : Standard (Standard compression) It gives priority to the number of recordable pictures and records standard quality pictures. A: Quality and number of recordable pictures (a Picture size, b Quality) · The number of recordable pictures corresponds to the capacity of the supplied 8MB SD Memory Card. (If you mix fine quality and standard quality or the number of pictures you can take varies according to the object you have taken) SENSITIVITY D. · The menu will disappear. · In motion image mode [ ], quality cannot be modified. · Due to the characteristics of JPEG compression pictures recorded in standard mode may contain mosaic noise depending on the subjects you photographed. · Remaining frame number which is displayed on the LCD monitor may not correspond with the number of frames you can actually take. However, this is not a malfunction. 36 Compensating the Exposure 4 If there is a difference between the subject and background brightness, since you cannot set the correct exposure, you can compensate it. (P23) 1, 2, 3 2 EXPOSURE 1 2 Press [ ]. CANCEL MENU SELECT SET Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure. (EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, and it is a unit of exposure. EV0: the exposure capacity with the aperture value F1. 0 and the shutter speed 1 second When the aperture value or shutter speed rises, EV1, EV2, EV3. . . rise too. ) Press [ ]. 3 4 · The exposure compensation window will disappear. · The recording method is the same as in "Taking Pictures". (P26) · In motion image mode [ ], it is not possible to compensate exposure. 37 Using the AF/AE Lock 1, 2 If the subject is out of the AF target and you press the shutter button, the subject's focus is not adjusted. [. . . ] This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold "as is". A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service. 78 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. [. . . ]