Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC33PP User manual

Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
Digital Camera
Operating Instructions
Model No.DMC-LC33
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Contents
Safety
Information for Your Safety................ 2
Preparation
Standard Accessories........................ 5
Names of the Components ................ 6
LCD Monitor Display.......................... 8
Quick Guide..................................... 10
Inserting the Batteries...................... 11
Inserting the Card ............................ 16
Turning ower on/off........................ 18
Attaching the Strap .......................... 19
Using the LCD Monitor..................... 20
Using the Optical Viewfinder............ 21
The Shutter Button
( ressing halfway/ ressing fully)... 21
The Mode Dial.................................. 22
Operating the Menu ......................... 23
Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) ... 24
Recording images (basic)
Taking ictures ................................ 25
Taking ictures in Simple Mode ...... 27
Checking the Captured icture
(Review) ........................................ 28
Recording Motion Images................ 29
Using the Optical Zoom ................... 30
Using the Digital Zoom..................... 31
Taking ictures using the
Built-in Flash.................................. 32
Taking ictures with the
Self-timer....................................... 34
Recording images (advanced)
Taking ictures with Audio............... 35
Changing the icture Size ............... 36
Changing the Quality
(Data Compression Ratio)............. 37
Taking ictures using
Macro Mode................................... 38
Taking ictures using
ortrait Mode................................. 39
Taking ictures using
Landscape Mode...........................40
Taking ictures using
Night ortrait Mode........................41
Using the Color Effect Mode ............42
Taking ictures using
Spot Mode .....................................43
Compensating the Exposure............44
Taking ictures using Auto
Exposure (AE) Bracket..................45
Using the AF/AE Lock......................46
Adjusting the Color Tone or the
Contrast ( icture Adjustment)........47
Setting the White Balance................48
Setting ISO Sensitivity......................50
Taking ictures using
Burst Mode ....................................51
Playback
laying Back Still ictures................52
laying Back Still ictures
with Audio......................................53
9 Images Multi layback .................. 54
Using the layback Zoom ................ 55
laying Back Motion Images............56
Editing
Deleting Images ...............................57
Writing the rint Information to
the Card (D OF Setting)...............60
rotecting Images on the Card ........63
Technical use
laying Back with Slide Show
(Automatic layback).....................64
Adding Audio to Recorded
ictures (Audio Dubbing)...............66
Resizing Recorded ictures.............67
Trimming Recorded ictures............ 68
Formatting the Card .........................70
Adjusting the LCD Monitor
Brightness......................................71
Using the Auto Review.....................72
Setting up the Operational Sound....73
Setting up the ower Save Mode..... 74

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Saving the ower Consumption
(Economy mode)........................... 75
Resetting the File Number ............... 76
Initializing the settings...................... 77
laying Back Images with a
TV Monitor..................................... 78
Connecting to a C.......................... 79
USB DIRECT- RINT ....................... 80
USB DIRECT- RINT
(Single icture).............................. 81
USB DIRECT- RINT (D OF).......... 82
Using 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 Only)............................100
Index ..............................................101
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía
española para el uso rápido ........102
Standard Accessories
Before using your camera, check the contents.
1 SD Memory Card (16MB)
R -SD016B
(In the text, it is indicated as “Card”)
2 AA Alkaline Dry Batteries
3 A/V Cable
K2KD3CB00001
4USB Connection Cable
K2KZ4CB00005
5 CD-ROM
VFF0183
6 Strap
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Names of the Components
Front View]
1 Lens
2 Optical Finder ( 25)
3 Flash
4 Microphone ( 29, 35, 66)
5 Flash Sensor ( 33)
6 Self-timer Indicator ( 34)
7 Lens Cover
Top View]
8 Mode Dial ( 22)
9 Zoom Lever ( 30, 31)
10 Shutter Button ( 21)
11 Single/Burst Mode Button ( 51)
Back View]
12 Optical Finder ( 25)
13 Status Indicator ( 18)
14 Flash/Access Indicator ( 18)
15 DIS LAY Button ( 20)
16 ower Switch ( 18)
17 LCD Monitor ( 8, 25)
18 MENU Button ( 23)
19 Delete Button ( 28, 57)
20 / Self-timer  Button ( 34)
21  /REVIEW/SET  Button ( 28)
22  /Flash Mode Button ( 32)
23  /Exposure Compensation
Button ( 44)
/Auto Bracket Button ( 45)
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Left View]
24 USB Socket (5pin) ( 79)
25 A/V OUT Socket ( 78)
26 DC IN Socket ( 83)
27 Terminal Door ( 83)
Right View]
28 Strap Eyelet ( 19)
29 Memory Card Door ( 16)
30 Memory Card Slot ( 16)
Bottom View]
31 Tripod Receptacle
32 Battery Door ( 11)
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LCD Monitor Display
In recording]
1 REC mode ( 22)
2 Flash mode ( 32)
3 White balance ( 48)
4 ISO sensitivity ( 50)
5 icture size ( 36)
6 Quality (data compression ratio) ( 37)
7 Battery indicator ( 14)
8 Frame/Time remain
In motion image mode: XXX S
9 Camera shake alert ( 26)
10 Recording indication
11 Audio REC ( 35)
12 Zoom ( 30, 31)
(digital zoom ON: )
13 Self-timer mode ( 34)
14 Card access indication ( 17)
15 AF area ( 25)
16 Aperture indication/Shutter speed
indication ( 25)
17 Exposure compensation ( 44)
18 Auto bracket ( 45)
19 Current date and time ( 24)
• It is displayed for about 5 seconds
after turning on the power or setting
the clock.
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: Spot AF area ( 43)
21 : Spot metering target ( 43)
22 Focus indication ( 25)
23 Burst mode ( 51)
24 Color Effect mode ( 42)
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In Simple Mode recording]
1 Flash mode ( 32)
2 Burst mode ( 51)
3 Focus indication ( 25)
4 Camera shake alert ( 26)
5 icture mode ( 27)
6 Battery indicator ( 14)
7 Frame/Time remain
8 Zoom ( 30)
9 Recording indication
10 Self-timer mode ( 34)
11 Card access indication ( 17)
12 AF area ( 25)
13 Current date and time ( 24)
• It is displayed for about 5 seconds
after turning on the power or setting
the clock.
In playback]
1 layback mode
2 D OF ( 60)
(White):
D OF setting for printing
(Green):
D OF setting for Slide Show
(Green with D OF number):
D OF setting for printing and
Slide Show
3 rotected image ( 63)
4 Image with audio ( 66)
5 icture size ( 36)
6 Quality (data compression ratio) ( 37)
: In motion image mode
In simple mode:
: ENLARGE
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: INTERNET
7 Battery indicator ( 14)
8 Folder/File number
9 age/Total images
10 REC data
It will be displayed when the
[DIS LAY] button is pressed.
11 Recorded date and time
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Quick Guide
repare the following items.
• Camera
• Batteries
•Card
• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF]
and the lens is stored.
Preparation]
1Slide the door to the direction of the
arrow to open the battery door.
2Insert the batteries into the camera.
(P11)
• Insert batteries observing the direction of
the  and  polarities.
3 C lose the battery door.
4 Slide the door to the direction of the
arrow to open
the Memory Card door.
5Insert the Card into the camera. (P16)
6 C lose the Memory Card door.
Recording]
7Set the power switch to ON]. (P18)
8Set date/time. (P24)
9Set the mode dial to Normal picture
mode ]. (P22)
10 Take a picture.
Playback]
11 Set the mode dial to playback ].
12 Press / to select the picture you
want to view. (P52)
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Inserting the Batteries
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• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF]
and the lens is stored.
1Slide the door in the direction of the
arrow to open the battery door .
2Insert the batteries.
• Insert the new batteries.
• Insert batteries observing the direction of
the  and  polarities.
3 Slide the door to the direction of the
arrow to
close the battery door.
•Do not peel off the protective sticker
.
• When the new batteries are inserted in the
camera for more than 3 hours, the clock
setting is memorized by the camera for
about 3 months even after the batteries are
removed. (The time may be shorter if the
batteries are not charged sufficiently)
When the clock setting is cancelled, please
set the date/time again. ( 24)
• When the card is being accessed, do not
remove the batteries.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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xRecommended batteries
Use
AA Alkaline batteries or AA Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries
(Optional) . (We recommend that you use Panasonic batteries)
• The performance of the batteries may vary depending on brand or storage
terms/condition of the battery. And it may cause malfunction or the available
recording time may become shorter.
• As the ambient temperature decreases, the battery performance and capacity
may temporarily decrease. In such cases, remove the batteries, warming them in
your pocket.
• The battery indicator may not be displayed correctly depending on the
temperature or other conditions. Battery may be empty without indication.
Batteries that should not be used
• If the batteries listed above are used, improper operation can result and the
following malfunctions can occur;
• Remaining battery time may not be displayed accurately.
• Camera may turn off prematurely.
• Data written to Memory Card can be damaged resulting in the loss of photos.
• If Nickel Manganese batteries are used, due to temperature variations, the battery
display may not accurately display the remaining battery life. The camera may
prematurely turn off even if there is sufficient battery life. The available time
becomes extremely short in cold places, so use them after warming them in your
pocket.
xBatteries that cannot be used
The following batteries cannot be used.
• Batteries where part or their entire outer covering jacket has been removed or
partially peeled away.
• Batteries that have “flattened” ends that would prevent a proper connection from
being made with internal battery contacts.
Manganese batteries Nickel batteries
Ni-cd batteries Lithium batteries
Nickel Manganese batteries
• All or part of the seal of batteries are
peeled off • polarity is flat

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xProper Care and Handling of the Batteries
If you mishandle the batteries, leakage, generation of heat and fire or
explosion may occur. Observe the following cautions;
• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery or subject the battery to any extreme
mechanical abuse.
• Do not heat or throw into the fire.
• Do not allow the battery contacts to touch metal objects.
• Do not subject the battery, battery connectors, or the camera to any direct
moisture, especially salt water. This can cause corrosion of the metal surfaces.
• Do not peel off or remove the outer battery covering.
• Do not throw the batteries.
• Do not use batteries that appear mechanically damaged, swollen or show signs of
leakage.
• Do not store batteries in high humidity or high temperature environments.
• Keep batteries away from small children.
• Do not install batteries backwards (reverse polarity). Serious damage or injury can
result.
• Do not mix new batteries and old batteries.
• All batteries should be of the same brand, size, capacity. Avoid mixing batteries.
• If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the batteries.
• Following prolonged use, it is normal for the battery to be warm.
• As the ambient temperature decreases, the battery capacity and performance will
decrease. This is normal. In such cases, remove the batteries and warm them in
your pocket. Take special care not to allow the contacts to come into contact with
metal objects in your pocket.
• If oxidation or any foreign substance is found on the battery contacts it could
prevent the battery from making a good electrical contact. Operation could
become intermittent. If this occurs, clean the battery contact with an ink eraser.
If any leakage from the battery is noted, avoid direct skin contact. Remove the
battery and clean as much of the foreign substance as possible. Contact your
local service center for assistance if necessary.

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xOptional Ni-MH Battery (Nickel Metal Hydride)
The battery charger should only be used with the optional Ni-MH
batteries. Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Please be aware of the following issues;
• If any oxidation or foreign substance is found on the battery contacts, the battery
may not be charged correctly. Battery contacts can be cleaned with a soft cloth or
ink eraser.
• Newly purchased rechargeable batteries or those which have not been used for a
long period of time may not reach full capacity after one charge. The overall
performance will increase after 2-3 discharge/charge cycles.
• Rechargeable batteries should be used to the point when the camera stops
working. They should be recharged as soon as possible. remature charging can
cause “memory effect”, whereby the overall operating time can be decreased.
• Even during storage, rechargeable batteries will naturally discharge. We suggest
charging before each use.
• Once batteries have reach full charge, avoid over charging them.
• Do not peel off or damage the covered seal.
• Read the Operating Instructions for the battery charger.
Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. The battery power decreases gradually over time.
If available time seems much shorter, purchase the new batteries.
• The battery’s life differs depending on the condition stored or used or environment.
xBattery indicator
The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor. (This is not displayed
when using AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1).)
: The battery power is sufficient
: The remaining power is low
: There is little remaining power
(blink): Replace the batteries
• The battery indicator may not be displayed correctly depending on the
temperature or other conditions. As a result, even if the battery indicator is not
empty, the power may be turned off. This is not a malfunction.
• Even if the battery power depletes when leaving them unused for a while, the
battery power may recover. However, they will not be usable, so replace them to
new ones once the battery power depletes.

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x Available recording/playback time
Measured under the following conditions:
• Shooting once every 30 seconds, flash every other shot.
• Measured using supplied SD Memory Card.
• Temperature: 77 F (25°C)/Humidity: 60%
• The times shown in the table are approximate times. The times may vary
depending on the condition.
• Available recording/playback time varies depending on the batteries used.
Batteries Continuous recording/playback time
(recordable number)
Supplied batteries or anasonic
Alkaline batteries
Recording with LCD monitor on
Approx. 75 min.
(equal to 150 still pictures)
Recording with LCD monitor off
Approx. 5 h.
(equal to 600 still pictures)
layback time
Approx. 3 h.
Fully charged anasonic Ni-MH
(nickel-metal hydride) batteries
(Optional: HHR-3E A)
Recording with LCD monitor on
Approx. 120 min.
(equal to 240 still pictures)
Recording with LCD monitor off
Approx. 6 h.
(equal to 720 still pictures)
layback time
Approx. 4 h.

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Inserting the Card
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• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF]
and the lens is stored.
Inserting the card]
1Slide the door in the direction of the
arrow to open the Memory Card door.
2Insert the card all the way in until it
clicks.
• Check the direction of the card.
• Do not touch the connection terminals on
the back side of the card.
3 Slide the door in the direction of the
arrow to
close the Memory Card door.
Removing the card]
4Slide in the direction of the arrow to
open the Memory Card door.
5Press the card to release.
6Pull the card out.
7 Slide the door in the direction of the
arrow to
close the Memory Card door.
• If you are using a MultiMediaCard type
memory card and the Memory Card door
cannot close, the card may be installed
backwards. Remove the card and reverse it,
then try to close the door again.
• If the Memory Card door cannot be
completely closed, take the card out and
insert it again.
• We recommend that you use a anasonic
branded SD Memory Card. (Use only the
genuine card)
• If the card is not fully inserted, the card may
be damaged.
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x Access to the card
When the card is being accessed, the
flash/access indicator  and card
access indication  lights.
When the flash/access indicator  and
the card access indication  lights;
• Do not turn off the camera.
• Do not remove the batteries or pull out
the card.
• Do not remove the AC adaptor
(optional, DMW-AC1)
The card and the card contents may be
destroyed and the camera may not
operate normally.
As there is a risk that the data on the
card may be damaged or erased due to
electrical noise, static electricity or the
defects of camera/card, please back up
your data on your C using USB
connection. ( 79)
x SD Memory Card (supplied)
and MultiMediaCard (optional)
The SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight,
removable external cards. The reading/
writing speed of SD Memory Card is
fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped
with a write protection switch that can
inhibit writing and formatting. (When the
switch is moved towards the [LOCK]
side, it is not possible to write or delete
data on the card and format it. When the
switch is unlocked, these functions
become available)
SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
• The reading/writing
speed of
MultiMediaCards is
slower than SD cards.
When MultiMediaCards
are used, the
performance of certain features may
be slightly slower than advertised.
• After recording motion images using
the MultiMediaCard, the flash/access
indicator and the card access
indication may appear for a while, but
this is not a malfunction.
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
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Turning ower on/off
1Set the power switch to ON].
• The Status indicator  lights.
2 Set the power switch to OFF].
• When the power switch is turned on, do not hold the lens cover. If the lens cover
does not open, [SYSTEM ERROR] is displayed. Turn the power switch off and on.
• Do not apply pressure to the lens when the lens tube comes out.
xStatus Indicator 
Lights:
• When turning the ower switch to [ON].
Blinks:
• While the focus is being adjusted or the
focus is not properly adjusted.
• When the card is not inserted.
• When no space is left on the card.
• When the remaining battery power is low.
(blinks slowly)
x Flash/Access Indicator 
Lights:
• When accessing the card.
• When the flash fires. (It lights when the
shutter is pressed halfway)
• When sending data to C.
Blinks:
• When charging the flash.
• When setting the flash mode to forced off
and recording in dark places. (blinks
slowly)
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Attaching the Strap
1Pass the top of the strap through the
strap eyelet .
2Pass the opposite side of the strap
through its ring shaped part.
3Pull the strap.
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Using the LCD Monitor
Every time you press the [DIS LAY] button,
the display of the LCD monitor changes as
shown below.
In recording]
In playback]
DIS LAY
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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 . When
accurate framing is necessary, use the LCD
monitor.
The Shutter Button
( ressing halfway/ ressing fully)
The shutter button is activated in 2 steps:
“pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”.
ressing halfway 
• Focus and exposure are locked.
ressing fully 
• The picture is captured. In motion image
mode, the recording starts.
• You can adjust volume of the operational sound in the menu. ( 73)
• If you press the shutter button fully in a single stroke, the captured picture may
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The Mode Dial
You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial.
: layback ( 52)
layback recorded images.
: Simple mode ( 27)
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 icture ( 25)
The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted.
: Macro mode ( 38)
When you take pictures from a distance closer than 1.64 feet (50 cm), set the
camera in macro mode. This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 1.64 feet
(50 cm) (Tele), 0.33 feet (10 cm)(Wide).
: ortrait mode ( 39)
This mode allows you to easily achieve the depth of focus effect. The subject stands
out in front of an unfocused background.
: Landscape mode ( 40)
You can capture sharp and crisp landscape photos easily. lease note that this
mode is suitable for landscape farther than 32.8 feet (10 m) away and in daylight.
: Night portrait mode ( 41)
When you take pictures of, for example, your friends in front of beautiful night
illumination scenery, this mode allows you to get the appropriate exposure for your
subject as well as the background, using flash and slow shutter.
: Motion images mode ( 29)
Use this mode when recording motion images.