Panasonic DMC-LC1GN - Manual (Page 36)

Recording pictures (basic)
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ª Focusing
• The focus range is 60 cm– ¶ (AF). It is
30 cm– ¶ (AF-Macro/MF).
• If you press the shutter button fully
without prefocusing, pictures may be
blurry or unfocused.
• When the focus indication is blinking,
the subject is not focused. Press the
shutter button halfway and focus on
the subject again.
• When the subject is focused, the
camera beeps 2 times. If not, it beeps
4 times.
• If the camera will not focus after a few
tries, turn it off and on and try again.
• Refer to P24 if you want to turn the
operational sound off.
• In the following cases, you cannot
focus on the subject with auto focus
adequately.
– When including both near and
distant subjects in a scene
– When there is a dirt on the glass
between the lens and the subject
– When there are illuminated or
glittering objects around the subject
– When taking a picture in a dark place
– When the subject moves fast
– When the scene is poor in contrast
– When jitter occurs
– When recording a very bright subject
We recommend taking pictures using
manual focus (P40) or AF/AE lock
(P38).
• Even if the focus indication appears
and the subject is focused, it is
cancelled when you press the shutter
button. Press the shutter button
halfway again.
ª Jitter (Camera shake)
• When jitter could occur, the jitter alert
1 appears.
• When the jitter alert appears, we
recommend using a tripod. If you
cannot use a tripod, be careful of how
you hold the camera. (P37)
• Be careful of jittering when pressing
the shutter button.
ª Care for the camera
• Check to make sure there is no stain
or dirt on the lens.
• Do not touch the lens directly.
• Do not cause impact to the lens.
• Take care not to touch or stain the
surface of the lens. When the lens
becomes dirty or dust attaches to the
lens, use a commercial blower brush
to remove dust or dirt and wipe the
lens with a dry, soft cloth. If you use
solvents such as benzine, alcohol or
thinner, the camera may be
discoloured or broken.
• When using the camera in a sandy or
dusty place, be careful not to let dirt,
grit or seawater come into the camera.
2560 P
1/8 F2.8
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