User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-LC1

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Instructions Model No. DMC-LC1PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic. com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www. panasonic. ca VQT0G87 Safety Safety 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. [. . . ] Its quality is equal to FINE and its size is fixed to 2560k1920 pixels. · When the RAW file is deleted, the created JPEG file is also deleted. · When you take pictures in program AE mode, aperture-priority AE mode and shutter-priority AE mode, the JPEG picture is underexposed a little. · The picture cannot be recorded on the card with low capacity. · The number of remaining frames may not correspond with recorded frames. · RAW file format is designed for use in digital imaging applications, sold separately, that can support direct manipulation of the data captured by the camera sensor. At the time of this writing, support for the Panasonic RAW file format is included in the latest version of the Camera Raw plug-in for Adobe Photoshop CS. For more information, access http://www. adobe. com/ · If you take pictures when the quality is set to [ RAW ], you can open RAW files with ArcSoft PhotoImpression in the supplied CD-ROM. 1 Select [QUALITY] and set the quality. REC 1/4 SETUP AUTO 2560 W. BALANCE WB ADJUST. PICT. SIZE QUALITY RAW SELECT MENU SET EXIT MENU REVIEW REVIEW · RAW : RAW file Set this when altering the pictures on a PC. · : Super Fine (Lower compression) Set this when recording the pictures with higher quality than that of Fine. · : Fine (Low compression) It gives priority to picture quality to record high quality pictures. · : Standard (High compression) It gives priority to the number of recordable pictures and records standard quality pictures. · Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. 67 Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using the Spot AF The focus is adjusted within the limited range. (P30) 1 Select [SPOT AF] and set it to [ON]. REC 2/4 3 Move the camera to compose the picture fixing the focus on the subject and take the picture. P 2560 SETUP ON 100 OFF SPOT AF OFF 19 SENSITIVITY BURST MODE AUDIO REC. SELECT SET MENU REVIEW EXIT MENU F2. 8 1/25 REVIEW · Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ · When the subject is dark, it may not be focused properly. 2 Aim the spot AF area to the subject to be recorded and press the shutter button halfway for the AF/AE lock. P 2560 19 F2. 8 1/25 · The spot AF area 1 appears. 68 Recording pictures (advanced) Setting ISO Sensitivity The ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can be increased when you need to take pictures in places where a flash may not be allowed. The overall picture quality will decrease slightly as the ISO setting is increased. outdoors) Use in dark places Shutter speed Noises 100 Suitable Not suitable Slow Less 400 Not suitable Suitable Fast Increase ]. (P30) ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ · In Motion image mode, ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. · To avoid noises, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity or setting each item on [PICT. ADJ. ] to [LOW]. (P73) Preparation · Set the operational mode dial except for [ 1 Select [SENSITIVITY] and set the ISO sensitivity. REC 2 /4 SETUP OFF 200 400 SPOT AF SENSITIVITY AUTO 100 BURST RATE AUDIO REC. SELECT SET MENU REVIEW OFF EXIT MENU REVIEW · When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], it is automatically adjusted from ISO100 to ISO200 according to the brightness. [. . . ] If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 130 Others Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Web Site: http://www. panasonic. com/support You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases: Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www. pasc. panasonic. com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@panasonic. com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Product Repairs Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair MAIL TO : Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. [. . . ]