Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lc40 Operating Instructions

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Changing the Quality 
(Data Compression Ratio)
You can choose among 3 quality levels (Data 
Compression Ratio).
[Preparation]
Set the operational mode dial and REC mode 
dial. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [QUALITY].
3Press 2/1 to select the quality (Data 
Compression Ratio).
: TIFF (No compression)
Suitable when editing and processing 
pictures with editing/retouching software.
: Fine (Low compression)
It gives priority to picture quality to record 
high quality pictures.
: Standard 
(Standard compression)
It gives priority to the number of recordable 
pictures and records standard quality 
pictures.
A: Quality and number of recordable 
pictures
 (
a Picture size, b Quality, c In motion 
image mode) (With the supplied 16MB SD 
Memory Card)
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
In AUTO mode [ ], you cannot select TIFF [ ].
In motion image mode [ ], quality cannot be modified.
It may happen that pictures appear like a mosaic depending on the scene characteristics.
The number of recordable pictures corresponds to the capacity of the supplied 16MB SD 
Memory Card. (If you mix fine quality and standard quality, the number of recordable 
pictures changes)
Remaining frame which is displayed on the LCD monitor may not correspond with recorded 
frames, however, this is not a malfunction.
RECSETUP
AUDIO REC.
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY
D.ZOOM
SELECT:
SET EXIT
Approx.75 s
715 1
15 29 2
29 56 4
69 113 13




						

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Taking Pictures with Program AE Mode
The shutter speed and aperture value are set 
automatically according to the brightness of 
the subject. The combination of the shutter 
speed and aperture value is the same as that 
of the AUTO mode (P29), but the settings 
listed below are also available. (It is not 
possible to set in AUTO mode)
Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] (P34)
2 seconds self-timer (P36)
TIFF [ ] quality (compression ratio) (P39)
Exposure compensation (P48)
Auto bracket (P49)
Picture adjustment (P51)
White balance (P52)
ISO sensitivity selection (P54)
Spot mode (P55)
[Preparation]
Set the operational mode dial. (P25)
1Set the REC mode dial to P/A/S.
2Press the [MENU] button.
3Press 3/4 to select [AE MODE].
4Press 2/1 to set to [P].
5Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
6Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in 
“Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)
When taking pictures in dark places, as the exposure time becomes longer and it is difficult 
to stabilize the camera, the use of a tripod is recommended.
If the aperture value is not properly set, the color of the F and the shutter speed values on 
the LCD monitor becomes red.
REC
SETUP
W.BALANCE
SENSITIVITY
SPOT AF
AUDIO REC.
PICT.SIZE
SELECT:
SET
EXITAE MODEP   A   SAE




						

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Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE
When aperture value is set, the shutter speed 
is set automatically according to the subject 
brightness. Changing the aperture value 
changes the depth of field of the picture.
Manipulating this value can change the 
sharpness of the background of your picture.
[Preparation]
Set the operational mode dial. (P25)
1Set the REC mode dial to P/A/S.
2Press the [MENU] button.
3Press 3/4 to select [AE MODE].
4Press 2/1 to set to [A].
5Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
6Press 2/1 to set the aperture value.
7Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in 
“Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)
The available setting range of the aperture value is from F2.0 to F8.0.
The aperture value can change according to zoom position.
It is not possible to select ISO sensitivity [AUTO].
If the aperture value is not properly set, the color of the F and the shutter speed values on 
the LCD monitor becomes red.
REC
SETUP
W.BALANCE
SENSITIVITY
SPOT AF
AUDIO REC.
PICT.SIZE
SELECT:
SET
EXITAE MODEP   A   SAE 




						

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Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE
When the shutter speed is set, the aperture 
value is set automatically according to the 
subject brightness. 
e.g.: when recording a moving subject, set to 
high speed.
[Preparation]
Set the operational mode dial. (P25)
1Set the REC mode dial to P/A/S.
2Press the [MENU] button.
3Press 3/4 to select [AE MODE].
4Press 2/1 to set [S].
5Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
6Press 2/1 to set the shutter speed.
7Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in 
“Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)
In shutter-priority AE mode [ ], it is not possible to choose the settings listed below.
Slow sync./red-eye reduction [ ] (P34) of the built-in flash 
[AUTO] ISO sensitivity (P54)
The available setting range of the shutter speed is adjustable from 8 seconds to 1/1000 th.
When the shutter speed is slow, the use of a tripod is recommended.
If the aperture value is not properly set, the color of the F and the shutter speed values on 
the LCD monitor becomes red.
If the shutter speed is faster than 1/500, the aperture value is limited.
REC
SETUP
W.BALANCE
SENSITIVITY
SPOT AF
AUDIO REC.
PICT.SIZE
SELECT:
SET
EXITP   A   SAE MODEAE




						

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Taking Pictures with the Portrait Mode
Portrait mode allows you to achieve the depth 
of focus effect easily when you take portrait 
photos. The subject looks sharp and 
outstanding against an unfocused 
background. It will be best place the subject 
much closer and allow for proper distance 
between subject and background.
Please note that this mode is suitable for 
outdoor situations under sunlight. 
When you view the subject under differing 
lighting situations, you may need to open the 
flash. Flash mode will be [Forced ON] in the 
default position and you can also select 
[Auto/Red-eye reduction]. ([AUTO] can not be 
selected in this mode.)
[Preparation]
Set the operational mode dial. (P25)
1Set the REC mode dial to Portrait mode 
[].
2Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in “Taking 
Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)




						

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Taking Pictures with the Landscape 
Mode
In Landscape mode the camera is adjusted to 
product the greatest depth of field. This mode 
works best outdoors under direct sunlight at 
diatances 
exceeding 32.8 feet (10 m).
[Preparation]
Set the operational mode dial. (P25)
1Set the REC mode dial to Landscape 
mode [ ].
2Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in “Taking 
Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)




						

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Taking Pictures with the Sports Mode
When you take photos of outdoor sports, this 
mode allows you to capture a still action 
photo easily. Please note that this mode is 
suitable to take photos of the subject from 
distances of more than 16.4 feet (5 m) and in 
daylight situations.
[Preparation]
Set the operational mode dial. (P25)
1Set the REC mode dial to Sports mode 
[].
2Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in “Taking 
Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)




						

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Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait 
Mode
The Night Portrait mode combines the 
electronic flash with a “slow shutter” mode. 
This unique feature allows you to photograph 
close subjects against the natural night 
background. Since the shutter speed is slow, 
we highly recommend using a tripod to steady 
the camera. The subject should be positioned 
within the recommended distance for the 
camera’s flash can illuminate.
[Preparation]
Set the operational mode dial. (P25)
1Set the REC mode dial to Night portrait 
mode [ ].
2Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in “Taking 
Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)
If you do not open the flash using this mode, you 
can take the night illumination scenery itself with  
slower shutter speed. Use the tripod when using 
this mode.




						

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Taking Pictures with the Spot Mode
When this mode is selected, both autofocus 
area and exposure will be set to spot mode. 
This is suitable when you take pictures in 
delicate light conditions and intend to spot on 
a limited area.
[Preparation]
Set the operational mode dial. (P25)
1Set the REC mode dial to Spot mode 
[].
The spot AF area 1 and spot metering 
target 2 appears.
2Center the subject in the spot AF 
area.
3Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in 
“Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)




						

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Compensating the Exposure
In some situations the illumination of the 
background and your subject may differ. Auto 
exposure systems may not always calculate 
the proper exposure correctly. This is a 
normal situation. This feature allows you to 
manually compensate the exposure.
[Preparation]
Set the operational mode dial and REC mode 
dial. (P25)
1Press the [ ] button to select 
[  EXPOSURE].
2Press 2/1 to compensate the 
exposure.
You can compensate from -2 EV to +2 EV 
with 0.25 EV step.
(EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, 
and it is the amount of light given to the CCD 
by the aperture value and the shutter speed.
EV0: the exposure capacity with the 
aperture value F1.0 and the shutter speed 1 
second
When the aperture value or shutter speed 
rises, EV1, EV2, EV3... rise too.)
The compensation state is not reflected on 
the LCD monitor.
3Press the [REVIEW/SET] button.
The compensation window will close.
4Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as in 
“Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)”. (P29)
When the shutter speed is faster than 1/500, the range of aperture value which is possible 
to compensate exposure will be limited. (
A)
When recording in AUTO [ ], 
portrait [ ], landscape [ ], sports [ ] or motion 
image [ ] mode, it is not possible to compensate exposure.
Shutter speedAperture value
EXPOSURE
EXIT: