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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
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
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... purchasing this battery. 2 Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for the purpose of private use may infringe copyright laws. Recording of your community due to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera. It also contains lead in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of certain material may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations...
... purchasing this battery. 2 Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for the purpose of private use may infringe copyright laws. Recording of your community due to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera. It also contains lead in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of certain material may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations...
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... the Optional AC Adaptor ........ 83 After Use 84 Others The Menu Items 85 Cautions for Use 87 Message Indications 91 Troubleshooting 92 Specifications 93 Digital Camera Accessory System 95 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 96 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 97 Limited Warranty (For USA Only 98 Customer Services Directory (For USA...
... the Optional AC Adaptor ........ 83 After Use 84 Others The Menu Items 85 Cautions for Use 87 Message Indications 91 Troubleshooting 92 Specifications 93 Digital Camera Accessory System 95 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 96 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 97 Limited Warranty (For USA Only 98 Customer Services Directory (For USA...
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...) 4 ISO sensitivity (P50) 5 Picture size (P36) 6 Quality (data compression ratio) (P37) 7 Battery indicator (P14) 8 Frame/Time remain In motion image mode: XXX S 9 Camera shake alert (P26) 19 Current date and time (P24) • It is displayed for about 5 seconds after turning on the power or setting the clock...Focus indication (P25) 23 Burst mode (P51) 24 Color Effect mode (P42) 10 Recording indication 11 Audio REC (P35) 12 Zoom (P30, P31) (digital zoom ON: ) 13 Self-timer mode (P34) 14 Card access indication (P17) 15 AF area (P25) 16 Aperture indication/Shutter speed indication (P25) 17...
...) 4 ISO sensitivity (P50) 5 Picture size (P36) 6 Quality (data compression ratio) (P37) 7 Battery indicator (P14) 8 Frame/Time remain In motion image mode: XXX S 9 Camera shake alert (P26) 19 Current date and time (P24) • It is displayed for about 5 seconds after turning on the power or setting the clock...Focus indication (P25) 23 Burst mode (P51) 24 Color Effect mode (P42) 10 Recording indication 11 Audio REC (P35) 12 Zoom (P30, P31) (digital zoom ON: ) 13 Self-timer mode (P34) 14 Card access indication (P17) 15 AF area (P25) 16 Aperture indication/Shutter speed indication (P25) 17...
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... 10:00 NOV. 1.2003 13 12 34 56 7 204 8 9 F2.8 1/ 10 11 [In Simple Mode recording] 1 Flash mode (P32) 2 Burst mode (P51) 3 Focus indication (P25) 4 Camera shake alert (P26) 5 Picture mode (P27) 6 Battery indicator (P14) 7 Frame/Time remain 8 Zoom (P30) 9 Recording indication 10 Self-timer mode (P34) 11 Card access indication...
... 10:00 NOV. 1.2003 13 12 34 56 7 204 8 9 F2.8 1/ 10 11 [In Simple Mode recording] 1 Flash mode (P32) 2 Burst mode (P51) 3 Focus indication (P25) 4 Camera shake alert (P26) 5 Picture mode (P27) 6 Battery indicator (P14) 7 Frame/Time remain 8 Zoom (P30) 9 Recording indication 10 Self-timer mode (P34) 11 Card access indication...
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Quick Guide 2 1 4 5 9,11 10 7 OFF ON 12 Ø REVIEW SET Preparation Prepare the following items. • Camera • Batteries • Card • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored. [Preparation] 1 Slide the door to the ... + and - polarities. 3 Close the battery door. 4 Slide the door to the direction of the arrow to open the battery door. 2 Insert the batteries into the camera. (P16) 6 Close the Memory Card door. [Recording] 7 Set the power switch to [ON]. (P18) 8 Set date/time. (P24) 9 Set the mode dial to Normal picture...
Quick Guide 2 1 4 5 9,11 10 7 OFF ON 12 Ø REVIEW SET Preparation Prepare the following items. • Camera • Batteries • Card • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored. [Preparation] 1 Slide the door to the ... + and - polarities. 3 Close the battery door. 4 Slide the door to the direction of the arrow to open the battery door. 2 Insert the batteries into the camera. (P16) 6 Close the Memory Card door. [Recording] 7 Set the power switch to [ON]. (P18) 8 Set date/time. (P24) 9 Set the mode dial to Normal picture...
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.... Preparation Inserting the Batteries [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 1 and the lens is stored. 1 Slide the door in the camera for about 3 months even after the batteries are removed. (The time may be shorter if the batteries are inserted in the direction of the arrow.... • Insert the new batteries. • Insert batteries observing the direction of the + and - Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the camera for more than 3 hours, the clock setting is memorized by the manufacturer.
.... Preparation Inserting the Batteries [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 1 and the lens is stored. 1 Slide the door in the camera for about 3 months even after the batteries are removed. (The time may be shorter if the batteries are inserted in the direction of the arrow.... • Insert the new batteries. • Insert batteries observing the direction of the + and - Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the camera for more than 3 hours, the clock setting is memorized by the manufacturer.
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...due to temperature variations, the battery display may temporarily decrease. The available time becomes extremely short in cold places, so use Panasonic batteries) • The performance of the batteries may vary depending on the temperature or other conditions. polarity is sufficient battery .... • As the ambient temperature decreases, the battery performance and capacity may not accurately display the remaining battery life. The camera may prematurely turn off 12 Preparation ª Recommended batteries Use AA Alkaline batteries or AA Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries...
...due to temperature variations, the battery display may temporarily decrease. The available time becomes extremely short in cold places, so use Panasonic batteries) • The performance of the batteries may vary depending on the temperature or other conditions. polarity is sufficient battery .... • As the ambient temperature decreases, the battery performance and capacity may not accurately display the remaining battery life. The camera may prematurely turn off 12 Preparation ª Recommended batteries Use AA Alkaline batteries or AA Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries...
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... Take special care not to allow the battery contacts to touch metal objects. • Do not subject the battery, battery connectors, or the camera to come into the fire. • Do not allow the contacts to any foreign substance is found on the battery contacts it is normal.... Contact your pocket. This can result. • Do not mix new batteries and old batteries. • All batteries should be using the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. • Following prolonged use batteries that appear mechanically damaged, swollen or show signs of leakage. • Do...
... Take special care not to allow the battery contacts to touch metal objects. • Do not subject the battery, battery connectors, or the camera to come into the fire. • Do not allow the contacts to any foreign substance is found on the battery contacts it is normal.... Contact your pocket. This can result. • Do not mix new batteries and old batteries. • All batteries should be using the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. • Following prolonged use batteries that appear mechanically damaged, swollen or show signs of leakage. • Do...
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... not been used to new ones once the battery power depletes. 14 The battery power decreases gradually over charging them to the point when the camera stops working. Battery contacts can be aware of time may not be usable, so replace them . • Do not peel off . As a result, even if...
... not been used to new ones once the battery power depletes. 14 The battery power decreases gradually over charging them to the point when the camera stops working. Battery contacts can be aware of time may not be usable, so replace them . • Do not peel off . As a result, even if...
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... towards the [LOCK] side, it is equipped with a write protection switch that the data on the card may be destroyed and the camera may appear for a while, but this is slower than advertised. • After recording motion images using USB connection. (P79) MultiMediaCard ... is being accessed, the and MultiMediaCard (optional) flash/access indicator 1 and card access indication 2 lights. The reading/ writing speed of camera/card, please back up your data on the card and format it. When MultiMediaCards are small, lightweight, removable external cards. Preparation ª...
... towards the [LOCK] side, it is equipped with a write protection switch that the data on the card may be destroyed and the camera may appear for a while, but this is slower than advertised. • After recording motion images using USB connection. (P79) MultiMediaCard ... is being accessed, the and MultiMediaCard (optional) flash/access indicator 1 and card access indication 2 lights. The reading/ writing speed of camera/card, please back up your data on the card and format it. When MultiMediaCards are small, lightweight, removable external cards. Preparation ª...
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... menu. (P73) • If you take a picture of the subject with the zoom in a single stroke, the captured picture may appear shaken or unfocused. (The camera may have moved during capturing) 21 Pressing fully B • The picture is necessary, use the LCD monitor. When accurate framing is captured. The Shutter Button...
... menu. (P73) • If you take a picture of the subject with the zoom in a single stroke, the captured picture may appear shaken or unfocused. (The camera may have moved during capturing) 21 Pressing fully B • The picture is necessary, use the LCD monitor. When accurate framing is captured. The Shutter Button...
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... the aperture value are preset. Please note that this mode is a fast and easy way for your subject as well as the background, using the camera and become familiar with its many settings are automatically adjusted. : Macro mode (P38) When you take pictures from a distance closer than 32.8 feet (10 m) away.... : Motion images mode (P29) Use this mode when recording motion images. 22 This is suitable for landscape farther than 1.64 feet (50 cm), set the camera in macro mode.
... the aperture value are preset. Please note that this mode is a fast and easy way for your subject as well as the background, using the camera and become familiar with its many settings are automatically adjusted. : Macro mode (P38) When you take pictures from a distance closer than 32.8 feet (10 m) away.... : Motion images mode (P29) Use this mode when recording motion images. 22 This is suitable for landscape farther than 1.64 feet (50 cm), set the camera in macro mode.
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... 1. 3 Press 3/4 to choose the item. 4 Press 2/1 to set it to configure the Record and Playback modes, date and time, and various other operational sounds the camera produces. AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ECO ECONOMY SELECT SET EXIT MENU 4 REC SETUP 1/3 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ECO ECONOMY SELECT SET EXIT MENU 23... if you set the item. 5 Press the [MENU] button. • The menu will disappear. Preparation Operating the Menu The camera menu allows you to the playback mode, the playback menu is displayed;
... 1. 3 Press 3/4 to choose the item. 4 Press 2/1 to set it to configure the Record and Playback modes, date and time, and various other operational sounds the camera produces. AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ECO ECONOMY SELECT SET EXIT MENU 4 REC SETUP 1/3 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ECO ECONOMY SELECT SET EXIT MENU 23... if you set the item. 5 Press the [MENU] button. • The menu will disappear. Preparation Operating the Menu The camera menu allows you to the playback mode, the playback menu is displayed;
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... 3/4 to 2099. SELECT SET EXIT MENU 4,5 CLOCK SET • The menu will disappear. 7 Check if the date/time setting is displayed correctly, after turning the camera [OFF] and [ON]. 10:00 NOV. 1. 2003 M/D/Y SELECT SET EXIT MENU • When the new batteries are inserted in the...
... 3/4 to 2099. SELECT SET EXIT MENU 4,5 CLOCK SET • The menu will disappear. 7 Check if the date/time setting is displayed correctly, after turning the camera [OFF] and [ON]. 10:00 NOV. 1. 2003 M/D/Y SELECT SET EXIT MENU • When the new batteries are inserted in the...
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...ECONOMY] to [ON]. (P74) • The brightness of the recorded pictures. The sound is caused by the camera automatically adjusting the aperture value. • When pressing the shutter button in a dark place 5 Recording a moving subject ...8226; When power saving time is set, if you do not press the shutter button halfway, camera shake may occur or focus may not be adjusted properly. • Even when the focus ... you release the shutter button. Recording images (basic) • If you do not operate the camera for approx. 15 seconds, the LCD monitor turns off. (If you press any button, the ...
...ECONOMY] to [ON]. (P74) • The brightness of the recorded pictures. The sound is caused by the camera automatically adjusting the aperture value. • When pressing the shutter button in a dark place 5 Recording a moving subject ...8226; When power saving time is set, if you do not press the shutter button halfway, camera shake may occur or focus may not be adjusted properly. • Even when the focus ... you release the shutter button. Recording images (basic) • If you do not operate the camera for approx. 15 seconds, the LCD monitor turns off. (If you press any button, the ...
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...described if a MultiMediaCard type Memory Card is used. • Only the quality (data compression ratio) cannot be changed on the display are larger. The camera is preset to [2048a1536] in Simple Mode • Offers simplified menu for ease of the simple mode will not be applied to the other recording...use. 5 Press the [MENU] button. 6 Take a picture. • The burst mode is available only with the low speed. (P51) • If the distance between the camera and the object is beyond the recordable range (Tele: 1.64 feet (50 cm) - ¶ , Wide: 0.33 feet (10 cm) - ¶ ), the focus may ...
...described if a MultiMediaCard type Memory Card is used. • Only the quality (data compression ratio) cannot be changed on the display are larger. The camera is preset to [2048a1536] in Simple Mode • Offers simplified menu for ease of the simple mode will not be applied to the other recording...use. 5 Press the [MENU] button. 6 Take a picture. • The burst mode is available only with the low speed. (P51) • If the distance between the camera and the object is beyond the recordable range (Tele: 1.64 feet (50 cm) - ¶ , Wide: 0.33 feet (10 cm) - ¶ ), the focus may ...
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...(with the first frame). • Recording could suddenly stop when recording motion images with cards other than a Panasonic SD Memory Card. • When the motion image recorded with this camera is played back on other equipment, the quality of pictures and sounds may be deteriorated or pictures may not ... during the recording the memory of the card becomes full, the recording is 35S stopped automatically. • Audio cannot be played back from this camera you can also record motion 1 2,3,4 images. (If using the supplied 16MB SD Memory Card, it is possible to record for up to about...
...(with the first frame). • Recording could suddenly stop when recording motion images with cards other than a Panasonic SD Memory Card. • When the motion image recorded with this camera is played back on other equipment, the quality of pictures and sounds may be deteriorated or pictures may not ... during the recording the memory of the card becomes full, the recording is 35S stopped automatically. • Audio cannot be played back from this camera you can also record motion 1 2,3,4 images. (If using the supplied 16MB SD Memory Card, it is possible to record for up to about...
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... mode, read pages 27, 38. • The picture may be photographed at a wide angle. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P22) 1 Aim the camera at a distance of more than 1.64 feet (50 cm). The distortion will 2048 increase as you to zoom back so that landscape scenes can be...
... mode, read pages 27, 38. • The picture may be photographed at a wide angle. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P22) 1 Aim the camera at a distance of more than 1.64 feet (50 cm). The distortion will 2048 increase as you to zoom back so that landscape scenes can be...
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...; The available flash range is about 1.64 feet (50 cm) - 4.59 feet (140 cm)(Tele), 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 7.87 feet (2.4 m)(Wide). • When the camera shake alert is displayed within the available flash range, we recommend using the flash. (P48) 33 Recording images (basic) : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction When...
...; The available flash range is about 1.64 feet (50 cm) - 4.59 feet (140 cm)(Tele), 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 7.87 feet (2.4 m)(Wide). • When the camera shake alert is displayed within the available flash range, we recommend using the flash. (P48) 33 Recording images (basic) : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction When...