User manual PANASONIC DM-CLC33

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Instructions Model No. DMC-LC33PP 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 VQT0D36 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. [. . . ] Confirm the playback picture. +1/3EV SELECT EXIT 3 2048 3 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. · The compensation window will close. · The compensation state is not reflected by the brightness of the LCD monitor. · The exposure compensation indication 1 will appear. 1/3 4 Take a picture. · Depending on brightness of the subject, the range for which it is possible to compensate the exposure will be limited. 44 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure (AE) Bracket 4 Pressing the shutter button once, the camera will automatically take 3 pictures changing exposure according to the set exposure compensation value. [Preparation] · Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P22) 1 Press the [ select [ ] button 2 times to AUTO BRACKET]. 1, 2, 3 2 AUTO BRACKET 2 Press 1, then press 2/1 to set the exposure compensation range. · OFF · j1 EV - i1 EV (1/3 EV step) 3 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. · The compensation window will close. · The auto bracket indication 1 appears. SELECT EXIT 4 Take a picture. 3 2048 · Once you take a picture, auto bracket will be cancelled automatically. · When flash fires, you can take only 1 picture. Auto bracket setting cannot be cancelled. · When setting auto bracket, you cannot take a still picture with audio. · Depending on the brightness of the subject, the range for which it is possible to compensate the exposure pictures using auto bracket will be limited. 45 Recording images (advanced) Using the AF/AE Lock 1, 2 Normally, the camera focuses in the center area of the picture. Depending on how you compose the photo, your subject may not be in the center. Using AF/AE Lock you can focus on your subject, reposition the camera, and the camera will maintain proper focus. AF: Auto focus AE: Auto exposure [Preparation] · Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P22) 1 1 2048 Aim the camera at the subject on which you want to adjust the focus to enter the AF area 2 on the LCD monitor and then keep pressing the shutter button halfway (AF/AE lock). · When the focus is adjusted, the focus indication 1 [¥] appears. 2 Move the camera keeping the chosen composition and press the shutter button all the way. 2 2048 · Before pressing the shutter button, you can set the AF/AE lock again and again. F2. 8 1/8 46 Recording images (advanced) Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast (Picture Adjustment) This function enables you to adjust the color tone or the contrast. [Preparation] · Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P22) 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. Press 2/1 to select [NATURAL], [STANDARD] or [VIVID]. · [NATURAL]: The picture becomes softer. [. . . ] 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. 99 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 You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases: 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. [. . . ]