User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-LC40

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Instructions Model No. DMC-LC40PP 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 VQT9861 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. [. . . ] · When flash fires, you can take only 1 picture. ], you 49 Using the AF/AE Lock If the subject is out of the AF target or the focus area and you press the shutter button, the subject's focus is not adjusted. After locking focus and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear picture with adjusted focus. AF: Auto focus AE: Auto exposure [Preparation] · Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 Aim the camera at the subject on which you want to adjust the focus to enter the focus area on the LCD monitor and then press the shutter button halfway (AF/AE lock) to set it. · When the focus is adjusted, the focus indication [¥] appears. Move the camera keeping the chosen composition and press the shutter button all the way. 2 · Before pressing the shutter button, you can set the AF/AE lock any time you want. 50 Picture Adjustment (Contrast/Sharpness/Saturation) [Preparation] · Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 2 3 4 REC SPOT AF AUDIO REC. SELECT: SET EXIT SETUP Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4/2/1 to set [CONTRAST], [SHARPNESS] and [SATURATION]. · The menu will disappear. PICTURE ADJ. LOW STD. SATURATION STD. SELECT: SET EXIT · When recording in AUTO [ portrait [ ], portrait [ ], landscape [ ], sports [ ], night ] or motion image [ ] mode, it is not possible to adjust quality. 51 Setting the White Balance Auto White Balance is designed to automatically adjust the camera to produce natural flesh tones. In some situations where several different types of lighting are present, enhanced performance can be achieved by setting the white balance manually. [Preparation] · Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 2 3 Press the [MENU] button. · AUTO: if the auto white balance is set · (Daylight): for recording outdoors on a bright day (Cloudy): for recording under cloudy and shady sky (Halogen): for recording under halogen lighting REC AE AE MODE SETUP P · · · EXIT W. BALANCE SENSITIVITY SPOT AF AUDIO REC. PICT. SIZE SELECT: SET (Fluorescent): for recording under fluorescent lighting · (Flash): for taking a picture with flash light only (White set): for manual setting (Read the following page where the manual setting is explained in detail) Press the [MENU] button. · The recording method is the same as in "Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)". (P29) ], sports [ ] or night portrait [ ] · 4 5 · In AUTO [ ], portrait [ ], landscape [ mode, the white balance is set to [AUTO]. 52 Here the white set mode of white balance is explained. [Preparation] · Set the operational mode dial and REC mode dial. (P25) 1 2 3 4 5 Press the [MENU] button. Press 2/1 to set to white set [ ]. Only when setting the white balance again Press the [REVIEW/SET] button. Aim the camera at a white paper or similar objects so that it completely fills the frame to white on the screen and press the shutter button all the way. [. . . ] 66 F File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Flash/Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 I ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]