User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-LC33

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Instructions Model No. DMC-LC33PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0D36 Contents Safety Information for Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Taking Pictures using Landscape Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Taking Pictures using Spot Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure (AE) Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · 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 on the LCD monitor and then keep pressing the shutter button halfway (AF/AE lock). · When the focus is adjusted, the focus indication [ ] 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. Press / to select [PICT. ADJ. ]. 1, 4 2, 3 REC3/3 2, 3 SETUP 3 Press / to select [NATURAL], [STANDARD] or [VIVID]. · The menu will disappear. SELECT SET EXIT MENU · When using Vivid mode in low light situations it is possible that a slight increase in color noise will be seen. Proper lighting is recommended. 47 Recording images (advanced) 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. (P22) 1, 4 2, 3 2, 3 SETUP 1 REC1/3 W. BALANCE PICT. SIZE QUALITY SPOT MODE SELECT SET 1600 Press the [MENU] button. to select the mode. 2 3 · AUTO: if the auto white balance is set (Daylight): for recording outdoors on a bright day (Cloudy): for recording under a cloudy and shady sky (Halogen): for recording under halogen lighting (White set): for manual setting (Read the following page where the manual setting is explained in detail) Press the [MENU] button. · The menu will disappear. EXIT MENU · · 4 · The setting of the white balance is applied to the other recording modes. · In simple mode [ ] or motion image mode [ ], the white balance is fixed to [AUTO]. · When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically adjusted (for AUTO and Halogen mode), but the white balance may not be properly adjusted when the flash light is insufficient. 48 Recording images (advanced) To set manually (White set) Here the white set mode of white balance is explained. to set to white set [ ]. Only when setting the white balance again Press . 1, 6 2, 3, 4 2, 3 REC1/3 W. BALANCE PICT. SIZE QUALITY SPOT MODE SELECT SET 1600 · The message "FRAME THE CAMERA AT THE WHITE SURFACE AND PRESS SHUTTER" is displayed. 5 SETUP Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or similar object so that it completely fills the frame to white on the screen and press the shutter button all the way. · White balance is set. EXIT MENU 6 Press the [MENU] button. · The menu will disappear. 4 WHITE SET FRAME THE CAMERA AT THE WHITE SURFACE AND PRESS SHUTTER · When taking a picture with the flash after setting the white balance manually, the white balance may not be properly adjusted. We recommend setting the white balance to [AUTO] when using the flash. CANCEL MENU 49 Recording images (advanced) Setting ISO Sensitivity The ISO setting adjusts the camera's sensitivity to light. Generally, the lower the ISO setting, the better the picture quality will be. Increasing the ISO value will make the camera more sensitive in low light. [. . . ] · If the batteries are kept in smoky or dusty places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions. · Do not allow the battery terminals to come in contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc. ). This can result in a short circuit or heat generation, and if you touch the battery in this condition, you may be badly burned. 89 Others LCD monitor LCD monitor · In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. · If the digital camera is extremely cold when you turn the power on, the image on the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. [. . . ]