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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Camera

DMC-LX2
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read the
instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Camera DMC-LX2 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0Y44-2...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Recording of pre-recorded tapes or We would like to take this opportunity to discs or other published or broadcast thank you for purchasing this Panasonic material for purposes other than your Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep own private use may infringe copyright them handy for future reference.
  • Page 3 FCC Note: (U.S. only) This equipment has been tested and Model No.: DMC-LX2 found to comply with the limits for a Responsible party: Panasonic Class B digital device, pursuant to Part Corporation of 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are North America...
  • Page 4 Before Use -If you see this symbol- n About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with Information on Disposal in other excessive force. Uneven colors may Countries outside the European appear on the LCD monitor and it may Union malfunction.
  • Page 5 Before Use n About the Lens n When not using the camera for a long period of time • Do not press the lens or the lens barrel with excessive force. • Store the battery in a cool and dry place •...

  • Page 6: Before Use

    Before Use About The Mode dial n About indications in these operating Adjust part A to the desired mode. instructions The mode dial can be rotated 360°. Rotate it slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (Do not adjust it to parts where there is no mode.) Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or settings described on this page.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket . . . 49 Before Use Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER] ....50 Information for Your Safety ...2 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .
  • Page 8 Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion • [PROTECT] pictures ..... . . 80 Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture ..... .100 •...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P135) • If any of the accessories are lost, please contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or in Canada call 1 800 561-5505 for more details on how to obtain replacement parts.

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Names of the Components 1 Lens part (P5) 2 Self-timer Indicator (P47) AF Assist Lamp (P90) 3 Flash (P43) 4 Joystick (P27, 53, 54, 56, 82) 5 AF/AE Lock Button (P61) 6 Cursor buttons w/Self-timer Button (P47) r/[REV] Button (P35) q/Flash Mode Button (P43) e/Backlight Compensation in Auto Mode (P31)/Exposure Compensation...
  • Page 11 23 Lens Cap/Strap Eyelet (P19) 24 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (P107, 110, 114) 25 [DC IN] Socket (P107, 110) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5;...

  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide This is the overview of the procedure to Turn the camera on to take record pictures with this camera. For each pictures. operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. • Set the clock. (P20) Charge the battery. (P13) •...

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation Charging the Battery with the Charger The battery is not charged when the Detach the battery after charging camera is shipped. Charge the battery is complete. before use. Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. •...

  • Page 14: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    • Temperature: 23°C (73.4°F)/ normal charging will start. Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • When the battery temperature is • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (Not excessively high or low, [CHARGE] supplied: 16 MB). indicator flashes and the charging time •...

  • Page 15: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    • Close the flash. the end and then close it firmly. Slide the card/battery door to open it. • Always use genuine Panasonic • Remove the battery after use. Store the batteries (CGA-S005A). removed battery in the battery carrying Insert: case (supplied).

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

    • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. Insert: • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. Insert the card with the label side facing the back of the camera until it clicks and locks.

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

    Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card n Built-in Memory [ Icons displayed on the screen: You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. • The built-in memory capacity is about 13 MB.
  • Page 18 Please confirm the latest information on the MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD following website. Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs used, the performance of certain features (This site is in English only.) may be slightly slower than advertised.

  • Page 19: Attaching The Lens Cap/Strap

    Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap n Lens Cap (supplied) n Strap (supplied) Remove the lens cap. Pass the strap through the hole at the Strap Eyelet. Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap. • Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera.

  • Page 20: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) n Initial setting Press [MENU/SET] several times The clock is not set when the camera is to close the menu. shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears. • You can also press the joystick to close the menu.

  • Page 21: Setup Menu

    Preparation Setup Menu • Change the settings if necessary. (See Press q, press e/r to select the pages 22 to 25 for details about the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. settings.) • Menu items differ depending on the mode selected with the mode dial (P6). The following example shows how to set 2 / 5 SETUP...

  • Page 22: Menu Functions

    Preparation MENU Press [ ] to display menu, enter [SETUP] and select the item. (P21) Menu Functions 3 CLOCK SET Change date and time. (P20) The time at your home area is set. WORLD TIME The local time at the travel destination area is set. •...
  • Page 23 Preparation MENU Press [ ] to display menu, enter [SETUP] and select the item. (P21) Menu Functions 5 POWER SAVE [1 MIN.]/[2 MIN.]/[5 MIN.]/[10 MIN.]: If you perform no operations, the camera turns off automatically after the interval you set to save the battery. [OFF]: The camera is not automatically turned off.
  • Page 24 Preparation MENU Press [ ] to display menu, enter [SETUP] and select the item. (P21) Menu Functions 6 BEEP Set to select the volume of operational sound. [7 ]: No operational sound [8 ]: Soft operational sound [9]: Loud operational sound [7 ]: No focus beep AF BEEP [8]: Soft focus beep...
  • Page 25 Preparation MENU Press [ ] to display menu, enter [SETUP] and select the item. (P21) Menu Functions [j]: Select if your television has a 16:9 aspect ratio. TV ASPECT • This mode is best for showing [j] aspect ratio (Playback images on a 16:9 aspect ratio television.

  • Page 26: Basic

    Basic Taking Pictures • The focus indication is lit and then the aperture value and the shutter The camera automatically sets the shutter speed are displayed. speed and the aperture value according to • The shutter speed is not displayed when the brightness of the subject.
  • Page 27 Basic • We recommend checking that the clock is set properly before taking pictures. (P20) • When you press the shutter button, the screen may become bright or dark for a moment. This function allows easy adjustment of focus and the recorded picture will not be affected.
  • Page 28 Basic n Tips for taking good pictures • Hold the camera gently with both hands, • If the exposure is not adequate when the keep arms stationary at your side and shutter button is pressed halfway, the stand with your feet slightly apart. aperture value and shutter speed turns red.
  • Page 29 Basic n Focusing • When the jitter alert appears, take special • The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to Z care with the shooting methods described (Wide), 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to Z (Tele). Use on P28, or use a tripod for best results. By macro mode when recording close-up combining the use of a tripod with the pictures.

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures In Auto Mode

    Basic Taking Pictures in Auto Mode n Settings in Auto mode • For details, refer to the pages Auto mode makes it easy for inexperienced corresponding to each item. users. It displays only simple menu settings [PICT.SIZE] : P86 and allows you to take pictures without [QUALITY] : P86 error.
  • Page 31 Basic n The Backlight Compensation Backlight is a situation where light comes • You cannot set the following items in the from behind the subject. Subjects such as Auto mode. people become dark when pictures are – [VIDEO OUT] recorded in the backlight. If you press e, –...

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1×) when the camera is turned on. • Depending on the zoom magnification, You can make people and subjects appear the picture may have some distortion. closer with the 4 times optical zoom, and Distortion will be more visible when using landscapes can be recorded in wide angle.

  • Page 33: Using The Extended Optical Zoom (Ez)

    Basic n Resolution and maximum zoom Using the Extended Optical Zoom Aspect Maximum (EZ) Pixels ratio zoom 4× This camera has a 4× optical zoom. 4.4× However, if the picture size is not set to the 5.5× highest setting for each aspect ratio [j/ 4×...

  • Page 34: Using The Digital Zoom Further Extending The Zoom

    Basic n Entering the digital zoom range Using the Digital Zoom When you rotate the zoom lever to the Further extending the zoom extreme Tele position, the on-screen zoom indication may momentarily pause. You can enter the digital zoom range to A maximum of 16×...

  • Page 35: Checking The Recorded Picture

    Basic Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) Press e/r/w/q to move the You can check the recorded pictures while position. still in [REC] mode. REVIEW Press r [REV]. REVIEW DELETE • When you change the magnification or the EXIT DELETE position to be displayed, the zoom •...

  • Page 36: Playing Back Pictures

    Basic Playing Back Pictures • If you press and hold w/q, the number of files forwarded/rewound at one time increases. The actual number of files The picture data on the built-in memory forwarded/rewound at one time depends appears when a card is not inserted. The on the number of files recorded.

  • Page 37: Deleting Pictures

    Basic Deleting Pictures n To delete [MULTI DELETE]/[ALL DELETE] The picture data on the built-in memory is Press [A] twice. deleted when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card is deleted when a Press e/r to select [MULTI card is inserted.
  • Page 38 Basic Press w/q to select the picture • Once deleted, pictures cannot be and then press r to set. recovered. Please double-check before (Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) deleting pictures. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. MULTI DELETE •...

  • Page 39: Advanced

    Advanced About the LCD Monitor *2 You can set guide line patterns for Changing the information display in the guide line display (P22) in displayed the setup menu. You can also set whether to display recording data or n Selecting the screen to be used histograms with guide lines or not.
  • Page 40 Advanced n About guide line display • If you compensate the exposure to minus, When you align the subject on the guide refer to the histogram and then take a lines or the cross point of these lines, you picture again, it may result in a good picture. can take pictures with well-designed •...

  • Page 41: Brightening The Lcd Monitor (Power Lcd/High Angle Mode)

    Advanced Example of histogram • Check white saturated areas with the highlight display in the auto review 100-0001 function or the review function. (P40) 1/19 • No histogram appears in the following cases. AUTO F2.8 1/200 –In the motion picture mode. 10:00 DEC.
  • Page 42 Advanced n Canceling High angle mode or Power The LCD monitor LCD mode becomes brighter and POWER LCD • If you press and hold [DISPLAY/LCD easier to see even when MODE] again for 1 second the screen taking pictures outdoors. shown in step 2 is displayed.

  • Page 43: Built-In Flash

    Advanced Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash n Switching to the appropriate flash setting n To open the flash Set the flash setting of the built-in flash according to the scene to be recorded. Slide the [< OPEN] switch Press q [<]. FLASH AUTO AUTO/RED-EYE...
  • Page 44 Advanced n Flash setting n Available flash settings by recording mode r : AUTO The available flash settings depend on the The flash is automatically activated recording mode. according to the recording condition. (e : Available, —: Not available) s : AUTO/Red-eye reduction* The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition.
  • Page 45 Advanced n The available flash range to take • To avoid picture noises, we recommend pictures reducing the ISO sensitivity, setting The available flash range to take pictures [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to depends on the ISO sensitivity selected [HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE (P84).
  • Page 46 Advanced n Adjusting flash output • In economy mode, the LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator blinks Adjust the flash output when the subject is while the flash is charged. [This does small or reflection ratio is extremely high or not happen when using the AC adaptor low.

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press w [ ]. SELFTIMER 10SEC. CANCEL MENU 2SEC. • The self-timer indicator blinks and the SELECT MENU shutter is activated after OFF : No display (canceled) 10 seconds (or 2 4 : Self-timer set to 10 seconds seconds).

  • Page 48: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced Compensating the Exposure • You can compensate from –2 EV to +2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV. Use this function when you cannot achieve • Select only [ ] (0 EV) when you do not appropriate exposure due to the difference of compensate the exposure.

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket • When setting auto bracket, the auto In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically bracket icon [B] appears on the screen. recorded by each press of the shutter • When taking pictures using auto bracket button according to the compensation after the exposure compensation, the range of the exposure.

  • Page 50: Optical Image Stabilizer [Stabilizer]

    Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER] n Demonstration of the optical image stabilizer (Demonstration Mode) This mode recognizes and compensates for jitter. When you press q, the demonstration appears. After the demonstration ends, the Press and hold the optical image screen returns to the stabilizer function stabilizer button until [ mode selection menu.

  • Page 51: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Take a picture. • Hold down the shutter button fully to Press and hold the burst mode activate the burst mode. button until the burst menu is displayed. n Number of pictures recorded in burst mode BURST SHOOTING Number of recordable...
  • Page 52 Advanced • When the flash is activated or [STARRY SKY] in scene mode is selected, you can take only 1 picture. • When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited: – You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full. –...

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures By Setting The Aperture/Shutter Speed Manually

    Advanced Taking pictures by setting the aperture/shutter speed manually Aperture-priority AE Shutter-priority AE When you want the background to be in sharp focus, When you want to take a sharp picture of a set the aperture value to a higher number. The fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter higher the aperture value is the smaller the aperture speed.

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures By Setting The Exposure Manually

    Advanced Taking pictures by setting the exposure manually Manual exposure Take the picture. Decide the exposure by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. Move the joystick towards e/r/w/ n Manual Exposure Assistance q to set the aperture value and The exposure is the shutter speed.
  • Page 55 Advanced n Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Shutter-priority AE Available Shutter Speed (Sec.) Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) 1/1.3 1/1.6 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/10 F2.8 to F8.0 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30 1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400 1/500...

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Advanced Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Take the picture. 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. Slide the focus switch to [MF].
  • Page 57 Advanced n Shifting the enlarged section Press e/r to select [MF ASSIST] You can shift the enlarged section while and then press q. enlarging the picture with MF assistance. The function is convenient for changing the 2 / 5 SETUP point on which you want to focus.
  • Page 58 Advanced n Technique for Manual focus Move the joystick e/r. Even if the subject is focused, move it a little more. Return to the center to make fine adjustments. n Prefocus This is a technique to focus on the point to take pictures in advance when it is difficult to focus on the subject with auto focus due to its quick motion.

  • Page 59: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced Taking Close-up pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. When taking • Use a tripod and the self-timer (P47) for pictures of flowers. best results. You can take pictures approaching the • When the subject is close to the camera, subject at a distance up to 5 cm (0.16 feet) the effective focus range (depth of field) is from the lens by rotating the zoom lever...

  • Page 60: Setting The Aspect Ratio

    Advanced Setting the aspect ratio • You cannot select [ ] when recording Aspect ratio is the ratio of the width and the motion pictures [i] with a card. You height of the picture. By changing the aspect ratio, you can select an angle of cannot select [j] or [ ] when view that matches the subject.

  • Page 61: Af/Ae Lock

    Advanced AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/AE: Auto exposure) n Recording pictures 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. Locking the focus with [AF/AE LOCK] button 2 Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK]. is useful when the subject is outside the AF area or when the subject in extremely high contrast prevents the camera from obtaining the appropriate exposure.

  • Page 62: Scene Mode

    Advanced Scene mode n About menu operations using the joystick When you select a scene mode to match You can also use the joystick for menu the subject and recording situation, the operations. camera sets the optimal exposure and hue 1 Move the joystick e/r to select the to obtain the desired picture.

  • Page 63: Portrait Mode

    Advanced MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) Portrait mode Scenery mode The background is blurred and the person This mode allows you to take a picture of a stands out with a healthier complexion. wide landscape.

  • Page 64: Night Portrait Mode

    Advanced MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) Night portrait mode Night scenery mode The subject can be recorded with This mode allows you to take a picture of a brightness in real life by using the flash and nightscape.

  • Page 65: Food Mode

    Advanced MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) Food mode Use this mode to take pictures of food in restaurants, irrespective of the lighting, so that the natural colors of the subject come out. •...

  • Page 66: Candle Light Mode

    Advanced MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) Candle light mode Fireworks mode Use this mode to get the most from the This mode allows you to take beautiful mood created by candlelight. pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.

  • Page 67: Starry Sky Mode

    Advanced MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) n Technique for Starry sky mode Starry sky mode • The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 Choose this setting to take clear pictures of seconds.

  • Page 68: Aerial Photo Mode

    Advanced MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) Aerial photo mode High Sensitivity mode This mode allows you to take pictures This mode allows you to take pictures at through an airplane window. [ISO3200] level with high sensitivity processing.

  • Page 69: Baby Mode 1

    Advanced MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) n Birthday setting Baby mode 1 1 Select [BIRTHDAY SET.] and press Baby mode 2 [MENU/SET]. This mode adjusts the exposure and tone 2 [PLEASE SET THE BIRTHDAY OF THE to bring out the healthy color of your baby’s BABY] appears on the display.

  • Page 70: Recording Which Day Of The Vacation You Take The Picture

    Advanced Recording which day of the vacation you take the picture Press e/r to select [TRAVEL If you set the departure date in advance, you can DATE] and then press q. record which day of the vacation you take the picture. 1 / 5 SETUP •...
  • Page 71 Advanced Press [MENU/SET] twice to close • The travel date is calculated using the the menu. date in the clock setting (P20) and the • You can also use the joystick to perform departure date you set. If you set steps 2 to 7.

  • Page 72: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination

    Advanced Displaying the time at the travel destination • If you are setting the world time for the first time, the message [PLEASE SET If you set your home area and the travel destination THE HOME AREA] appears. If this area when traveling abroad etc., the local time at message appears, press [MENU/SET] the travel destination area can be displayed on the...
  • Page 73 Advanced Finishing setting the home area • The current time at the selected travel • If you are setting the home area for the destination area is displayed on the top first time, the screen returns to the screen right of the screen and the time difference shown in step 1 of “Setting the home from the home area is displayed at the area [HOME]”...

  • Page 74: Location Candidates For World Time Settings

    Advanced Location candidates for World Time settings Offset from Listed location name Midway Islands Samoa Hawaii Honolulu Tahiti Alaska Anchorage Vancouver Seattle Los Angeles Denver Phoenix Chicago Houston Mexico City Toronto New York Miami Lima Caracas Manaus La Paz -3:30 Newfoundland Rio de Janeiro Sao Paulo...

  • Page 75: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced Motion picture mode n Changing the picture quality setting Press [MENU/SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. Press e/r to select [PICT.MODE] and then press q. 30fps 1 / 3 16:9L W.BALANCE AUTO...
  • Page 76 • Depending on the type of SD Memory : Available, —: Not available) Card or SDHC Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. SD Memory Built-in • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Item Card/SDHC Memory Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. Memory Card •...

  • Page 77: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Advanced Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) • Depending on the recorded picture and the setting, the following icons will appear. – [ ] (Favorites) Rotate the zoom lever towards [ – [ ] (Motion picture) [W] to display multiple screens. –...

  • Page 78: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Advanced Displaying pictures by recording date (Calendar playback) • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to return to the calendar screen. You can display pictures by recording date Press e/r/w/q to select a picture using the calendar playback function. and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 79: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced Using the Playback Zoom n To stop using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] or press [MENU/SET] or joystick. Rotate the zoom lever towards [3] [T] to enlarge the picture. n To delete a picture during the playback zoom 1 Press [A].

  • Page 80: Playing Back Pictures With Audio/Motion

    Advanced Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion pictures n Pictures with audio Press w/q to select a picture with the audio n Motion pictures icon [A] and then press r to play back. Press w/q to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ 30fps 10fps...

  • Page 81: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Using the [REC] mode menu Press [MENU/SET] to close the Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, menu. etc. allows you to create wide variations on • You can also press the shutter taking pictures. button halfway to close the menu. •...

  • Page 82: [W.balance]

    Menu Settings n Using the Quick setting MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P81) You can change the following with the [W.BALANCE] joystick when recording. Adjusting the hue for a more •...
  • Page 83 Menu Settings n Auto White Balance n Setting the white balance manually (White set |) Use of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result Use this to set the white balance manually. 1 Select [|] (White set) and then in reddish or bluish pictures.

  • Page 84: [Wb Adjust.]

    Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P81) [WB ADJUST.] Finely Adjusting the White • You can set the value independently for Balance each of the modes in white balance. •...
  • Page 85 Menu Settings • When you set ISO sensitivity to [ ], ISO ISO sensitivity Setting contents sensitivity is automatically raised up to [ISO800] ISO sensitivity is (up to [ISO640] when the flash is used). automatically adjusted • When you press the shutter button AUTO according to halfway, [...

  • Page 86: [Pict.size]/[Quality]

    Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P81) n When the aspect ratio setting is [h] [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (7.5M) 3168×2376 pixels Setting a picture size and quality that (6M EZ) 2880×2160 pixels matches your use of the pictures (4M EZ)

  • Page 87: [Audio Rec.]

    Menu Settings • The extended optical zoom does not work MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode in [HIGH SENS.] (P68) in scene mode so menu and select the item to set. (P81) the picture size for [EZ] is not displayed. •...

  • Page 88: [Metering Mode]

    Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P81) [METERING MODE] [AF MODE] Deciding the method to measure Setting the focus method brightness Select the mode that matches the You can switch to the following metering recording conditions and the composition.
  • Page 89 Menu Settings n About AF area selection U Spot-focusing: When the AF mode (P88) is one-area The camera focuses on the limited focusing or one-area focusing (high speed), and narrow area in the screen. you can select the AF area as follows. In the spot metering mode, the metering target shifts according to the AF area.

  • Page 90: [Cont.af]

    Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P81) [CONT.AF] [AF ASSIST LAMP] Continuously focusing on a Focusing in low light conditions subject becomes easier This mode allows you to compose a picture Illuminating the subject with the AF assist more easily by always focusing on the lamp allows the camera to focus on the...

  • Page 91: [Col.effect]

    Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P81) [COL.EFFECT] [PICT.ADJ.] Setting color effects for the Adjusting the picture quality for recorded pictures the recorded pictures You can use 4 types of color effects Use this function according to the recording depending on the image of the picture.

  • Page 92: [Flip Anim.]

    Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P81) [FLIP ANIM.] Select [PICTURE CAPTURE] and Connecting images to create a then press q. motion picture file FLIP ANIM. PICTURE CAPTURE This camera allows you to create motion CREATE MOTION PICTURE picture files up to 20 seconds long by...

  • Page 93: Clock Set]

    Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P81) n Deleting all still pictures used to Select [FRAME RATE] and then create flip animation press q. When selecting [DELETE STILL PICTURES] in [FLIP ANIM.] menu, a CREATE MOTION PICTURE confirmation screen appears.

  • Page 94: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Menu Settings Using the [PLAY] mode menu n About the menu screen items • There are 3 menu screens (1/3, 2/3 and You can use various functions in playback 3/3). mode to rotate pictures, set protection for • You can switch menu screens from any them etc.

  • Page 95: [Slide Show]

    Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P94) [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration This is recommended when playing back • The cursor displayed during a slide show pictures on a TV screen.

  • Page 96: [Favorite]

    Menu Settings • Playback intervals are estimates. Actual MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode playback intervals vary according to menu and select the item to set. (P94) pictures you play back. [FAVORITE] • You can select [MANUAL] if you have ] in step 1.

  • Page 97: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate]

    Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P94) [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] Press w/q to select the picture then press e. To display the picture rotated This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or 100-0001...
  • Page 98 Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P94) n Rotate n Example (The picture is rotated manually.) When rotating clockwise (a) Original Press w/q to select the picture picture and then press r.

  • Page 99: [Dpof Print]

    (P105) and 999. When the number of prints is set to then set the DPOF setting. “0”, DPOF print setting is canceled. For more information please visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ Press [MENU/SET] twice to close white_e.htm the menu. Press e/r to select [SINGLE],...

  • Page 100: [Protect]

    Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P94) n To cancel all settings • DPOF is an abbreviation of [Digital Print Press e to select [YES] and then Order Format]. This feature allows you to press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 101: [Audio Dub.]

    Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P94) n Single setting [AUDIO DUB.] Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures Press w/q to select the picture You can record the audio after taking a picture. and then press r to set/cancel.

  • Page 102: [Resize]

    Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P94) • Sizes smaller than the recorded picture [RESIZE] are displayed. Making the picture smaller • When the aspect ratio setting is [j] This function is useful if you want to reduce –[ the file size of the picture in cases when it...

  • Page 103: [Trimming]

    Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P94) [TRIMMING] Press the shutter button. Enlarging a picture and trimming it • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL Use this function when you trim PICTURE?] appears.

  • Page 104: [Aspect Conv.]

    Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P94) [ASPECT CONV.] Press w/q to determine the Changing the aspect ratio of a horizontal position and press the 16:9 picture shutter button to set. Resize pictures taken in j aspect ratio for printing to or h.

  • Page 105: [Copy]

    Menu Settings MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P94) Press w/q to select the picture • You may end up with a higher-resolution and then press r. picture after changing to a different aspect ratio.

  • Page 106: [Format]

    (about 13 MB). will be deleted.) • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if • Once the card is formatted, all data...

  • Page 107: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC : Check the facing of the connector and push straight in. Set the camera’s mode dial to a mode other than Print mode [ Turn on the camera and the PC. • By connecting the camera to a computer, Connect the camera to a PC via you can upload your pictures, then use the software on the included CD-ROM ([LUMIX...
  • Page 108 Connecting to other equipment n Folder Composition n Conditions under which a different folder number is used Folders appear as follows. In the following cases, the picture is not D C I M 100_PANA • Built-in recorded in the same folder as the memory 100_PANA previously recorded picture.
  • Page 109 Connecting to other equipment • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is • Do not use any other USB connection connected to the PC. When you want to cables except the supplied one. switch between the built-in memory and •...

  • Page 110: Connecting To A Pictbridge-Compliant

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer • To print the age in [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P69) in scene mode or the departure date for [TRAVEL By connecting the camera directly to a printer DATE] (P70), use the software [LUMIX Simple supporting PictBridge via the USB connection Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to...
  • Page 111 Connecting to other equipment n Printing the selected picture (making n Selecting multiple pictures for a single print) printing Press w/q to select the picture Press e. and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [A] to return to the original screen. PictBridge Press e/r to select an item and 100-0001 then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 112 Connecting to other equipment step 3 in “Selecting multiple pictures for Press e to select [PRINT START] printing” (P111 and 112). and then press [MENU/SET]. SINGLE SELECT MULTI SELECT PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE PRINT START NUM. OF PRINTS PRINT WITH DATE PAPER SIZE NUM.
  • Page 113 Connecting to other equipment 2/2* • Do not disconnect the USB connection CARD SIZE 54 mm×85.6 mm cable when the cable disconnection 10×15cm 100 mm×150 mm warning icon [K] is indicated. 4″×6″ 101.6 mm×152.4 mm (Depending on the printer, the icon may 8″×10″...

  • Page 114: Playing Back Pictures With A

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen • Do not use any other AV cables except n Playing back pictures with the the supplied one. supplied cable • The top and bottom or left and right of the •...

  • Page 115: Others

    Others Screen Display n In recording 1 Recording mode 15 Elapsed recording time (P75) 2 Flash (P43) 16 AF area selection (P89) 3 Metering mode (P88) 17 Self-timer (P47) 4 White balance (P82) White balance fine adjustment (P84) 18 Current date and time 5 Focus indication (P26) •...
  • Page 116 Others 32 33 COOL AF-L AE-L 28 MF indication (P56)/AFw (P59) 38 Age display (P69) • Whenever you turn the camera on in 29 Burst (P51) Baby mode, switch to Baby mode from I : Audio recording (P75, 87) any other mode, or after setting the 30 Continuous AF (P90) birthday or clock, your baby’s age and the current date and time appear on...
  • Page 117 Others n In Playback 100 - 0001 PLAY AUDIO 1/19 AUTO F2.8 1/100 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 1 Playback mode (P36) 12 Histogram (P40) 2 Number of DPOF [d] prints (P99) 13 Recording information 3 Favorites indicator (P96) 14 Favorites setting (P96)/ Elapsed playback time (P80) : 4 Protected picture (P100) 1h 20m 30s...

  • Page 118: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use n Optimal Use of the Camera Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. Take care not to drop or • If you record near radio transmitters or knock the unit or put a high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures lot of pressure on it.
  • Page 119 Others n Card We recommend you to take a spare Do not leave the card in places where battery with you when you leave home. there is high temperature or direct • Be aware that the operating time of the sunlight, or where electromagnetic battery will become shorter in low waves or static electricity are easily...

  • Page 120: 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 PROTECTED] [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE Cancel the card lock. (P18, 101) COMPLETED] [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] The following pictures cannot be copied.
  • Page 121 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR [MOTION MODE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] 3:2 ASPECT. SET THE ASPECT SWITCH IN 4:3 OR 16:9.] • Failed access to the card. Insert the card again. You cannot record a motion picture on a card when the aspect ratio is set to [ ].

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the setup menu. (P24) n Battery and power supply Conditions Causes The camera will not turn Is the battery inserted correctly? Check the direction of the battery.
  • Page 123 Others Conditions Causes Images are grainy or Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? noisy. (When set to [AUTO], ISO sensitivity increases for indoor and other shooting occasions. When set to [ ], ISO sensitivity may increase depending on movements and brightness of the subject.) •...
  • Page 124 Others Conditions Causes Noise appears on the In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. LCD monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are recording. A vertical line appears This is a phenomenon called smear. It is a characteristic of on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 125 Others Conditions Causes Folder or file number The picture may have been changed on a computer or taken appears as [–] and the on a different manufacturer’s camera. display goes black. This problem can also occur if you remove the battery immediately after taking a picture or if the battery had very little charge left.
  • Page 126 Others Conditions Causes The computer does not Disconnect the USB connection cable, then insert the card recognize the card. and reconnect the cable. (The built-in memory is recognized.) The pictures cannot be Does the printer support PictBridge? You cannot print printed with printers.
  • Page 127 Others Conditions Causes The camera gets hot. The camera may get a little warm while you are using it, but this is normal. The lens clicks. When brightness has changed due to the zoom or the movement of the camera or other, the lens may click and the picture on the screen may be drastically changed, however, the pictures are not affected.

  • Page 128: Available Recording Time

    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 varies depending on the subjects. n Number of recordable pictures Aspect ratio Picture size...
  • Page 129 Others Aspect ratio Picture size : 8.5M (3568×2376 pixels) : 7M EZ (3248×2160 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.13 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1090 4 GB 1800 1100 2150 Aspect ratio...
  • Page 130 Others Aspect ratio Picture size : 7.5M (3168×2376 pixels) : 6M EZ (2880×2160 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.13 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1020 1220 4 GB 1030 2010 1240...
  • Page 131 Others n Available recording time (In Motion picture mode) Picture quality 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps 15fps QVGA QVGA 16:9L 16:9L 16:9H setting Built-in Memory 1 min — — 24 s — — — (Approx.13 MB) 15 s 1 min 16 MB 26 s 26 s...

  • Page 132: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording) 0.9 W (When playing back) Camera Effective pixels: 10,200,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/1.65″ CCD, total pixel number 10,410,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens: Optical 4×...
  • Page 133 Others ISO sensitivity: AUTO/ /100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 3200 Shutter speed: 60 to 1/2,000th [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Motion picture mode: 1/30th to 1/6,400th White balance: AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/Flash/White set 1/ White set 2 Exposure (AE): Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/ Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, –2 to +2 EV) Metering mode:...
  • Page 134 (Panasonic DE-A11B): Information for your safety Input: 110 to 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S005A): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.7 V, 1150 mAh VQT0Y44...

  • Page 135: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description Lithium Ion Battery CGA-S005A (Same as the included battery) AC Adaptor (The battery cannot be DMW-AC5 recharged in the camera even if you supply it with AC power.) DMW-CLXA1 Leather Case DMW-CTA1 Leather Case DMW-CTH1 Semi Hard Case...

  • Page 136: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)

    CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 137: Request For Service Notice (For Usa Only)

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attn: Digital Camera Repair...

  • Page 138: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)

    Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new...
  • Page 139 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.

  • Page 140: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)

    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 141: Index

    Others Index AC adaptor ....107, 110, 135 Economy mode ....23 Access indication.
  • Page 142 Others Manual Focus ....56 Quick setting ..... .82 Metering mode .

  • Page 143: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata Encienda la cámara para sacar del procedimiento para grabar las las imágenes. imágenes con esta cámara. • Ajuste el reloj. Cargue la batería. • Cuando se envía la cámara, la batería está...
  • Page 144 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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