Panasonic LUMIX DMC LC33 User Manual

Preparation
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Using the Optical Viewfinder
Parallax compensation mark 
 If you take a picture of a subject at a 
distance between 2.3 feet (70 cm) and 
3.94 feet (120 cm) with the zoom in tele 
position, match the top of the subject with 
the parallax compensation mark 1. When 
accurate framing is necessary, use the LCD 
monitor.
The Shutter Button 
(Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)
The shutter button is activated in 2 steps: 
“pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”.
Pressing halfway A
 Focus and...

Preparation
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The Mode Dial 
You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial.
 : Playback (P52)
Playback recorded images.
: Simple mode (P27)
Menu options are minimized and many settings are preset. This is a fast and easy 
way for beginners to start using the camera and become familiar with its many 
features.
: Normal Picture (P25)
The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted.
: Macro mode (P38)
When you take pictures from a distance closer than 1.64 feet (50 cm), set the 
camera...

Preparation
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Operating the Menu
The camera menu allows you to configure the 
Record and Playback modes, date and time, 
and various other operational sounds the 
camera produces. Follow these instructions.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial to the recording mode 
(except for [ ]) or the playback mode.
1Press the [MENU] button.
 If you set the mode dial 1 to the 
recording mode,  the REC menu is 
displayed; if you set it to the playback 
mode, the playback menu is displayed.
2Press 1.
3Press 3/4 to...

Preparation
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Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)
If the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] 
appears, set the date and time.
You can go to the setup menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button while the message is 
displayed.
You can set the year from 2003 to 2099. The 
24-hour system is used.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 1 to make the setup menu 
appear.
  In simple mode, skip this step.
3Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET], 
and then press 1.
4Press 3/4/2/1 to set date and time, 
and then press 1.
5Press 3/4 to...

Recording images (basic)
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Recording images (basic)
Taking Pictures
By only pressing the shutter button, the 
exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) 
will be automatically adjusted and the picture 
will be taken.
[Preparation]
 Insert the card. (P16)
 Set the power switch to [ON]. (P18)
1Set the mode dial to normal picture 
mode [ ].
2[A Optical finder]
Center the subject in the AF target 1 
inside the optical finder and press the 
shutter button halfway.
[B LCD monitor]
After centering the...

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 If you do not press the shutter button halfway, camera shake may occur or focus 
may not be adjusted properly.
 Even when the focus indication is displayed and the focus is properly adjusted, it 
will be cancelled if you release the shutter button.
Press the button halfway again.
 When setting [ECONOMY] to [ON], if you do not operate the camera for approx. 
15 seconds, the LCD monitor turns off. (If you press any button, the LCD monitor 
turns on)
 When power saving time...

Recording images (basic)
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Taking Pictures in Simple Mode
 Offers simplified menu for ease of use.
 The picture size is easy to select.
 The icons on the display are larger.
We recommend you use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture.
1Set the mode dial to Simple mode [ ].
2Press the [MENU] button.
3Press 3/4 to select [PICT.MODE].

[AUTO REVIEW] (P72)[BEEP] (P73)[CLOCK SET] (P24)
4Press 2/1 to select [ENLARGE], 
[4qa6q/10a15cm], [INTERNET].
 [ENLARGE] Selection is intended for...

Recording images (basic)
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Checking the Captured Picture (Review)
After taking a picture, the Auto review (P72) 
feature will cause the captured picture to be 
displayed on the LCD monitor for the 
designated time - 1 or 3 seconds. You may 
also check the picture using the method 
described below.
1After taking a picture, press the 
4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
 The last captured picture is displayed for 
about 5 seconds. If you rotate the zoom 
lever towards [ ], the captured picture is 
zoomed 4 times (A)...

Recording images (basic)
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Recording Motion Images
With this camera you can also record motion 
images. (If using the supplied 16MB SD 
Memory Card, it is possible to record for up to 
about 80 seconds)
1Set the mode dial to motion image 
mode [ ].
2Center the subject on the LCD monitor 
and press the shutter button halfway.
 When the focus is adjusted, the focus 
indication 2 [¥] appears. 
3By pressing the shutter button fully, 
the recording starts.
 The audio REC starts simultaneously.
(1...

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Using the Optical Zoom
The Optical Zoom allows you to bring your 
subject up to 3 times closer. It also allows you 
to zoom back so that landscape scenes can 
be photographed at a wide angle.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P22)
1Aim the camera at the subject and 
adjust the size with the zoom lever.
To make subjects closer (Tele):
Rotate towards T.
To make subjects wider (Wide angle):
Rotate towards W.
2Take a picture.
 The focus is adjusted at a distance...