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DMC-LX3
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT1T46
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-LX3 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1T46...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, •...
  • Page 3 Before Use -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
  • Page 4 Before Use ∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents (Review) ........... 39 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ........ 40 Before Use • Using the Playback Zoom....40 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode ..41 Deleting Pictures........41 Information for Your Safety ....... 2 • To delete a single picture....41 Quick Guide ..........
  • Page 6 • 5 [STARRY SKY] ......67 Creating still pictures from a • 4 [FIREWORKS] ......68 motion picture ......... 96 Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu..97 • 6 [BEACH] ........68 • [CALENDAR] ......97 • 8 [SNOW]........68 • [TITLE EDIT].......

  • Page 7: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. Charge the battery. (P14) The battery is not charged when the •...

  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

    Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Cable USB Connection Cable CGA-S005E DE-A42A AV Cable...

  • Page 9: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Lens (P4, 129) Self-timer indicator (P49) AF assist lamp (P88) Flash (P45) Strap eyelet (P12) Be sure to attach the strap when using • the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. Focus selector switch (P48, LCD monitor (P43, 126)
  • Page 10 25 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P119) 26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P111, 114, 118) 27 [DC IN] socket (P111, 114) Always use a genuine Panasonic AC • adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). This camera cannot charge the battery • even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G;...
  • Page 11 Before Use 31 Tripod receptacle When you use a tripod, make sure the • tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 32 Card/Battery door (P16) 33 Release lever (P16) VQT1T46...

  • Page 12: Attaching The Lens Cap/Strap

    Before Use Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap ∫ Lens Cap When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap • to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap.
  • Page 13 Before Use Pass the strap through the ring first, and then pass through the stopper and fasten the strap. A Pull the strap 2 cm or more. Attach the strap to the other side of the camera • being careful not to twist it. Check that the strap is firmly attached to the •...

  • Page 14: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should •...

  • Page 15: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    • ¢ Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer •...

  • Page 16: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Battery Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. • Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. Always use genuine Panasonic batteries •...

  • Page 17: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Preparation 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. If the card/battery door cannot be completely • closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. Note Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). •...

  • Page 18: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    4 GB or more capacity. Please confirm the latest information on the following website. • http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Note Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor •...

  • Page 19: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P73) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock.

  • Page 20: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
  • Page 21 Preparation OFF ON Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C Mode dial Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu • settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and proceed to step Set the mode dial to [ Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

  • Page 22: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Press 1. Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it • may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [š]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.

  • Page 23: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and •...
  • Page 24 Preparation Assign Mode Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode Menu that is used often. [REC] [Fn BUTTON SET] [REVIEW]/[FILM MODE]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/ [METERING MODE]/[AF MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE] (Recording mode only) Refer to for details about the review. • Refer to for details about the [REC] Mode Menu.
  • Page 25 Preparation When the auto review or review function is activated, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white. [HIGHLIGHT] [OFF]/[ON] If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend • [ON] [OFF] compensating the exposure towards negative (P50) referring to the histogram (P44) and then taking the picture again.
  • Page 26 Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
  • Page 27 Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the x [USB MODE] camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
  • Page 28 Preparation [VERSION DISP.] It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera. The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data [FORMAT] carefully before formatting. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) when •...

  • Page 29: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

  • Page 30: Select The Aspect Ratio

    Preparation ∫ Advanced Aperture-priority AE mode (P54) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-priority AE mode (P54) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual exposure mode (P55) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

  • Page 31: Basic

    Basic ³ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures with your favourite settings : Programme AE mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit •...

  • Page 32: Focusing

    Basic ∫ Setting the colour tone of the picture by using the [REC] mode menu (P74) ∫ When taking pictures using the Built-in flash (P45) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P37) ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P50) ∫...

  • Page 33: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic When it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near • subjects Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P87), a tripod or the self-timer (P49).

  • Page 34: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic Programme shift is cancelled if the camera is turned off or the joystick is moved up and down • until the programme shift indication disappears. ∫ Example of programme shift (A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed 1 Programme shift amount 2 Programme shift line chart 3 Programme shift limit 1 / 2...

  • Page 35: Scene Detection

    Basic Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject • is focused. The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face • by the face detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.

  • Page 36: Af Tracking Function

    Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Refer to for details. Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON]. ([ ] is displayed on the screen.) •...

  • Page 37: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic [METERING MODE] (P81) [AF MODE] (P82) š (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected) [PRE AF] (P84) [I.EXPOSURE] (P85) [STANDARD] [STABILIZER] (P87) [AUTO] [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P88) [ON] [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P89) [1ST] The following functions cannot be used. •...
  • Page 38 Basic ∫ Types of zooms Feature Optical zoom Extra optical zoom (EZ) Digital zoom 10k [including optical zoom Maximum 2.5k] ¢1 2.5k 4.5k magnification 17.9k [including extra optical zoom 4.5k] The higher the magnification Picture No deterioration No deterioration level, the greater the quality deterioration.

  • Page 39: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. Normal playback is set automatically in the • following cases. When the mode was switched from the [REC] – to [PLAYBACK]. When the camera was turned on while the –...

  • Page 40: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P97) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the •...

  • Page 41: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode Press [MENU/SET] during playback. Press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P39) MENU All the pictures are played back. /SET [DUAL PLAY] (P91) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display [SLIDE SHOW] (P92) The pictures are played back in sequence.

  • Page 42: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. [DELETE ALL] > step • Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) ] appears on the selected pictures.

  • Page 43: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not • activated. During playback zoom (P40), while playing back motion pictures (P95) and during a slide show (P92), you can only select...

  • Page 44: About The Histogram

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash OPEN Press the flash open button. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. Be sure to close the flash when not •...
  • Page 46 Advanced (Recording pictures) If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the Slow sync./Red-eye red-eye phenomenon.

  • Page 47: Adjust The Flash Output

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele ¢ ¢ AUTO 80 cm to 8.3 m 30 cm to 5.9 m ISO80 80 cm to 2.3 m 30 cm to 1.6 m ISO100 80 cm to 2.6 m 30 cm to 1.8 m ISO200 80 cm to 3.7 m...

  • Page 48: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢2, 3: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. • When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF]. – When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is –...

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Take the pictures. ∫ Focus range ¢ The focus range changes in steps. 30 cm 1 cm Note We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range. •...

  • Page 50: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is • activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the •...

  • Page 51: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket/Multi Aspect

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [MENU/SET] to finish. You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • ∫ Operate with the joystick Tilt the joystick toward 2 to select [È], and then move 3/4 to compensate the exposure. A Exposure compensation value Select [È] only to return to the original exposure (0 EV).

  • Page 52: Multi Aspect

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Multi Aspect Pressing the shutter button once automatically takes three pictures with aspect ratios of [4:3], [3:2] and [16:9] (with a single shutter sound). Press [DISPLAY] to display [MULTI ASPECT] from the auto bracket. It is switched between auto bracket and multi aspect every time •...

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Press [ ˜/‚ ] to display the burst mode selection menu, and then press 3/4 to select the burst mode.

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) When the burst speed is set to [˜], the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings • used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to [ò], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.

  • Page 55: Taking Picture By Setting The Exposure Manually

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note Refer to for the available aperture values and the shutter speed. • The brightness of the LCD monitor and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures • using the review function or playback mode. Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright. Set the aperture value •...

  • Page 56: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) The brightness of the LCD monitor and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures • using the review function or playback mode. If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the •...

  • Page 57: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus. Set the focus selector switch to [MF].
  • Page 58 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Changing the zoom area The magnified area can be changed while the screen is expanded using MF Assist. This is convenient when you want to change the focus position to take pictures. 1 Display MF Assist with 3/4 on the joystick.

  • Page 59: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) The distance to the subject displayed on the screen in manual focus is an approximation of the • focus position. Use the MF assistance screen for a final check of the focus. After cancelling power save mode, focus on the subject again. •...

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures in Custom mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the programme AE mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

  • Page 61: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded : Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

  • Page 62: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) * [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.

  • Page 63: [Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) , [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. Note The focus range is 5 m to ¶. • - [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m or more.

  • Page 64: Food]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 [FOOD] This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Note The focus range becomes the same as AF macro mode. [1 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶] •...

  • Page 65: [Baby1]/; [Baby2]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) : [BABY1]/ ; [BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P100).

  • Page 66: Í [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) í [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P100).

  • Page 67: [Flash Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) The ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO500] and [ISO800]. However, the • ISO sensitivity is increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed. [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places.

  • Page 68: Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 4 [FIREWORKS] This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. • Note This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m or more away. •...

  • Page 69: [Pin Hole]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. • Note [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing. •...

  • Page 70: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Select the aspect ratio using the aspect ratio selector switch. You cannot record motion picture in [3:2]. • Set the mode dial to [n]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.

  • Page 71: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Picture size Aspect ratio ¢ 1280k720 pixels 16:9 ¢ 848k480 pixels ¢ 640k480 pixels 320k240 pixels fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second. • You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps” and “24 fps”. •...
  • Page 72 Advanced (Recording pictures) The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the • “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P18) •...

  • Page 73: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Take a picture. The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about • 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set.

  • Page 74: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press [MENU/SET]. A Current time B Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, press • 3. Press 3 again to return to the original time. The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not •...
  • Page 75 Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢ ][STANDARD] This is the standard setting. ¢ The saturation and contrast of the stored colours are increased. ][DYNAMIC] ][NATURE]: Brighter red, green and blue. Enhanced beauty of nature. ¢ ][SMOOTH] The contrast is lowered for smoother and clearer colour. Higher saturation and contrast than dynamic.

  • Page 76: [Picture Size]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [CONTRAST] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. The picture is sharply defined. [SHARPNESS] The picture is softly focused. The colours in the picture become vivid. [SATURATION] The colours in the picture become natural.

  • Page 77: A [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [3:2]. (9.5M) 3776k2520 pixels ¢ (6.5M 3168k2112 pixels (4.5M 2656k1768 pixels ¢ 2112k1408 pixels (2.5M 2048k1360 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [16:9]. (9M) 3968k2232 pixels ¢ 3328k1872 pixels (4.5M 2784k1568 pixels ¢...

  • Page 78: [Intelligent Iso]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢2 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be deleted. Note If a RAW picture is recorded with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data. •...

  • Page 79: [Iso Limit Set]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of value set • with [ISO LIMIT SET]. ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness within the maximum setting of • [ISO400] ([ISO1000] when the flash is used) when [AUTO] is selected for [ISO LIMIT SET]. The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used.
  • Page 80 Advanced (Recording pictures) The white balance might not be adjusted for the subject where the flash does not reach when • the flash is used. The white balance is memorised even if the camera is turned off, but [WHITE BALANCE] for •...

  • Page 81: C [Metering Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto white balance will work within this range. Blue sky Cloudy sky (Rain) Shade TV screen Sunlight White fluorescent light Incandescent light bulb Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight KlKelvin colour Temperature ∫ Setting the colour temperature You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions.

  • Page 82: Af [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The [š]: Face detection focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
  • Page 83 Advanced (Recording pictures) When there is rapid movement – When the subject is other than a human being – When the camera is shaking – When digital zoom is used – ∫ About [ƒ] You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes. •...

  • Page 84: [Pre Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) When selecting [ Press 3/4/2/1 to select AF area as shown in the figure to the right. Press [MENU/SET] to set. Note The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [Ù] in •...

  • Page 85: [I.exposure]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Applicable modes: [AF]: Only the focus is locked. ] is displayed when the focus is adjusted. • [AE]: Only the exposure is locked. ], aperture value, and shutter speed is displayed when the exposure • is adjusted. [AF/AE]: Both focus and exposure are locked.
  • Page 86 Advanced (Recording pictures) Select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. Decide on the composition, and take the first picture. After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to • take the next picture. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] for one •...

  • Page 87: [Digital Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note The recording information displayed for pictures taken with multiple exposures is the recording • information for the last picture taken. If [MENU/SET] is pressed while taking pictures, the photographed images are recorded, and • the multiple exposure picture-taking session will be completed. Image is not recorded until completion.

  • Page 88: [Min. Shtr Speed]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject. Applicable modes: [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1] Minimum shutter speed setting...

  • Page 89: [Flash Synchro]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m. • When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking • pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.

  • Page 90: [Conversion]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Set to [OFF] when not using the external viewfinder. • The default setting for AF mode is [ Ø ]. • [CONVERSION] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. You can widen the field of view when taking pictures of landscapes or the like by using a wide conversion lens (optional).

  • Page 91: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display (Dual Play) You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 1. Move 3/4 to select [DUAL PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 92: Playing Back Pictures In Sequence (Slide Show)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show.
  • Page 93 Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show. Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. • slide show ∫ Operations performed during The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed.

  • Page 94: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Category Play]/ [Favorite Play])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories.

  • Page 95: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P106) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 92. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 96: Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ and then press 3 to play back. A Audio icon Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P88) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P109) • information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note Sound can be heard through the speaker.

  • Page 97: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) Quality Frame rate per second 24>12>6 30>15>10>5 10>5 To end 9 screen display Press [MENU/SET] Press the shutter button. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Picture size The picture size are as following. Item 1 picture 9 pictures 0.3 M 0.3 M...

  • Page 98: [Title Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back. 3/4: Select the month 2/1: Select the date If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is • not displayed. Press [MENU/SET] to display the pictures that were recorded on the selected date.
  • Page 99 Advanced (Playback) [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. [’] is displayed for pictures that have • already been recorded with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] name settings in scene mode, [LOCATION] in travel date or [TITLE EDIT]. Press 2/1 to select Press 3/4/2/1 to [MULTI] setting...

  • Page 100: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.

  • Page 101: Q [Resize]

    Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than (4:3/[ ]), (3:2/ • , the number of pixels in the picture is reduced as follows. ]) or (16:9/[ Aspect ratio setting Picture size >...

  • Page 102: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) [SINGLE] setting [SINGLE] Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. ¢ Press 2/1 to select the size , and then press [MENU/SET]. ¢ Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is displayed. [MULTI] setting [MULTI] Press 3/4 to select the size, and then...

  • Page 103: [Leveling]

    Advanced (Playback) Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed. Move the position Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 104: [Aspect Conv.]

    Advanced (Playback) Note Quality of image may become coarse when levelling is performed. • Recorded pixels may decrease compared to original image when levelling is performed. • Levelling may not be performed on images recorded with other equipment. • ? [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [16:9] aspect ratio to a [3:2] or a [4:3] aspect ratio.

  • Page 105: N [Rotate]/M [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) N [ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20) The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF].

  • Page 106: Ü [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) Ü [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. •...
  • Page 107 Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select Press 3/4/2/1 to the picture. select the pictures. Press 3/4 to set the number of prints, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 108: P [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) P [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 109: B [Audio Dub.]

    Advanced (Playback) B [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears •...
  • Page 110 Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. • (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) DPOF settings on the original picture data will not be copied. Set the DPOF settings again after •...

  • Page 111: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the •...
  • Page 112 Connecting to other equipment USB MODE Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ PLEASE SELECT SET]. THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) If [USB MODE] (P27) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in • advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC MENU SELECT without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
  • Page 113 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) Folder number Built-in memory File number Card JPG: Pictures DCIM 100_PANA 100_PANA MOV: Motion pictures RW2: Pictures in RAW files MISC: DPOF print Favourite 101_PANA...

  • Page 114: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory.

  • Page 115: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to • the printer. Disconnect the USB connection cable, insert (or remove) the card and then connect the USB connection cable to the printer again. When the pictures in RAW files are to be printed, the JPEG pictures recorded simultaneously •...

  • Page 116: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment MULTI SELECT Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press PRINT START [MENU/SET]. Select [YES] on the print confirmation PRINT WITH DATE NUM. OF PRINTS screen and press [MENU/SET] to begin printing. PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT Refer to P116 for the items which can be set before starting to...
  • Page 117 Connecting to other equipment [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed. •...

  • Page 118: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P27) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 119: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Connecting to other equipment Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. •...

  • Page 120: Using The Conversion Lens (Optional)

    Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left • and right of the pictures. Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; • optional). Audio will be output as monaural.
  • Page 121 Connecting to other equipment Attach the wide conversion lens. B Wide conversion lens (DMW-LW46; optional) Ensure that screw parts of the lens adaptor and • wide conversion lens are properly tightened. ∫ The Focus Range When Using the Wide Conversion Lens Wide Conversion Lens Indication Actual magnification...

  • Page 122: Using The Protector/Filter

    Connecting to other equipment Using the Protector/Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC46; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND46; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the colour balance.

  • Page 123: Using The External Flash (Optional)

    Connecting to other equipment Note Do not attach multiple filters at the same time. • If the filter is tightened too much, you may not be able to remove it. Do not tighten it too much. • If the filter is dropped, it may be destroyed. Be careful not to drop it when attaching it to the •...
  • Page 124 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Number of pictures taken in burst mode when using external flash. You can take up to 3 pictures by keeping the shutter button pressed down. • [OFF] [ ˜ ] [ ò ] Burst speed —...

  • Page 125: Using External Viewfinder (Optional)

    Connecting to other equipment Using External Viewfinder (optional) When using the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1; optional), the screen for taking the wide-angle pictures can be displayed on the viewfinder. Preparations: Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. Insert the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1; optional) all the way into the hot shoe A.

  • Page 126: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in programme AE mode [ ] (Initial setting) Recording mode 3 4 5 6 7 Flash mode (P45) AF area (P32) 9 9 9 Focus (P32) Film mode (P74) Picture size (P76) Quality (P77) Battery indication...
  • Page 127 Others 32 Minimum shutter speed (P88) 33 Self-timer mode (P49) ¢ 1 34 Age (P65) ¢ 2 Location (P71) 35 Programme shift (P33) 36 Exposure compensation (P50) 37 Power LCD (P24)/ „: Auto Power LCD (P24) 38 Intelligent Exposure (P85) 39 Burst (P53)/ : Auto bracket (P51)/ : Multi aspect (P52)/...

  • Page 128: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
  • Page 129 Others About the LCD monitor Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colours may appear on the LCD • monitor and it may malfunction. If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker •...
  • Page 130 Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate • handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.

  • Page 131: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
  • Page 132 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] This card has a format which is not recognised by the camera. • > Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P28) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR] This message appears when the camera is not operating properly.

  • Page 133: Functions That Cannot Be Set Or Will

    Others [PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER] The printer cannot print. • > Check the printer. Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
  • Page 134 Others [FLASH] (P45) When auto bracket has been set • [BURST] • ,, /, ï, ô, 5, 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • [MULTI FILM] in [FILM MODE] is set • When using the conversion lens •...
  • Page 135 Others [QUICK AF] (P84) When AF tracking is set • ., /, 5 and 4 in [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • When manual focus is set • Continuous AF (P84) ., /, 5 and 4 in [SCENE MODE] • When manual focus is set •...
  • Page 136 Others [RESIZE] (P101) Motion pictures • Still pictures with audio • Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] • When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ • [TRIMMING] (P102) Motion pictures • Still pictures with audio • Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] •...

  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P137–144). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P26) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The battery is not inserted correctly.
  • Page 138 Others The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark. Was this picture taken with the flash at the close range when the zoom is near [W] (1k)? • > Zoom in a little, and then take the pictures. (P37) >...
  • Page 139 Others A reddish vertical line (smear) appears on the LCD monitor during picture-taking. This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a • bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
  • Page 140 Others The LCD monitor flickers indoors. The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under • fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. > Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P24) [POWER LCD] is activated.
  • Page 141 Others The recorded pictures are not displayed. Has [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY] been set for playback? • > Change to [NORMAL PLAY]. (P39) The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which •...
  • Page 142 Others The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV. Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of • the TV? > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), or with the component cable (DMW-HDC2;...
  • Page 143 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P28) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P88) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
  • Page 144 Others The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder • and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is then turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which should have been assigned to previous pictures.

  • Page 145: Available Recording Time

    Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 146 Others Aspect ratio (0.3M Picture size (2048k1536) (1600k1200) (640k480) Quality › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1170 1900 512 MB 2320 3770 Card 1 GB 1180 1830 4640 7550 2 GB 1220 2360 1920 3610 8780...
  • Page 147 Others Aspect ratio (4.5M (2.5M Picture size (2656k1768) (2112k1408) (2048k1360) Quality › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Card 1 GB 1230 1310 2 GB 1610 1270 2450 1360 2560 4 GB 1630 3170 2510 4820...
  • Page 148 Others Aspect ratio 16:9 (4.5M (2.5M Picture size (2784k1568) (2208k1248) (1920k1080) Quality › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Card 1 GB 690 1340 900 1720 2 GB 890 1700 160 170 1390 2670 165 170 1800 3410 4 GB...

  • Page 149: Specifications

    Others ¢ Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen. Note • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease in order.
  • Page 150 Others Number of recordable pictures: Max. 8 pictures (Standard), max. 4 pictures (Fine), max. 3 pictures (RAW, RAWiFine, RAWiStandard), Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card (Unlimited). (Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card.
  • Page 151 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A42A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S005E): Information for your safety Voltage: 3.7 V VQT1T46...
  • Page 152 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1T46 F0708JT0 ( 300 ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net...

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