Panasonic DMC-LX3 Operations Instructions

Before use, please read these instructions completely.EBVQT1T39Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No. DMC-LX3Web Site: http://www.panasonic-eur

VQT1T3910Before UseAccessoriesCheck that all the accessories are included before using the camera.1Battery Pack(Indicated as battery in the text)Charg

VQT1T39100Advanced (Playback)Note•The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen

101VQT1T39Advanced (Playback)Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register.• Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals

VQT1T39102Advanced (Playback)You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures.It is suitable for regular si

103VQT1T39Advanced (Playback)Press [MENU/SET].• If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than (4:3/[ ]), (3:2/[]) or (16:9/[ ]

VQT1T39104Advanced (Playback)Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.¢¢The menu screen is automatical

105VQT1T39Advanced (Playback)Press [MENU/SET].Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.• Press [MENU/S

VQT1T39106Advanced (Playback)Note•Quality of image may become coarse when levelling is performed. • Recorded pixels may decrease compared to original

107VQT1T39Advanced (Playback)This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or

VQT1T39108Advanced (Playback)You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites.•Play back only the pi

109VQT1T39Advanced (Playback)Press 3/4 to set the number of prints, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.• When [MULTI] has been selected, repeat steps 3

11VQT1T39Before Use• SDHC Memory Card 32 GB: RP-SDV32GE1K 16 GB: RP-SDV16GE1K 8 GB: RP-SDV08GE1K 4 GB: RP-SDM04GE1K/RP-SDV04GE1K• SD Memor

VQT1T39110Advanced (Playback)You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake.Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu

111VQT1T39Advanced (Playback)You can add the audio after taking a picture.Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P23)Note•Audio dubbing may

VQT1T39112Advanced (Playback)Press 3 to select [YES], and then press [MENU/SET].• If you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the built-in mem

113VQT1T39Connecting to other equipmentConnecting to other equipmentConnecting to a PCYou can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the came

VQT1T39114Connecting to other equipmentUsing a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to

115VQT1T39Connecting to other equipment∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition)A new folder is created

VQT1T39116Connecting to other equipmentConnect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied).Note•Do not use any other USB connect

117VQT1T39Connecting to other equipment¢ Only when [FAVORITE] is at [ON] and when there are pictures set as favourites. (P108)Selecting a single pictu

VQT1T39118Connecting to other equipmentSelect and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and i

119VQT1T39Connecting to other equipment• An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.∫ Layout printingWhen printing a p

VQT1T3912Before UseNames of the Components1 Lens (P5, 130)2 Self-timer indicator (P52)AF assist lamp (P90)3Flash (P48)4 Strap eyelet (P15)•Be sure to

VQT1T39120Connecting to other equipment1 Yellow: to the video input socket2 White: to the audio input socketA Align the marks, and insert.B AV cable (

121VQT1T39Connecting to other equipmentYou can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the camera with the TV using co

VQT1T39122Connecting to other equipment• When pictures are displayed, they may not be displayed properly depending on the type of TV.• Read the operat

123VQT1T39Connecting to other equipmentSelect [CONVERSION] on the [REC] menu.• Refer to P92 for [CONVERSION].Press 3/4 to select [ ], and then press [

VQT1T39124Connecting to other equipment• Ensure that the screw parts of the lens adaptor and the filter are properly tightened.Note•Do not attach mult

125VQT1T39Connecting to other equipmentPress 3/4 to select a mode.• What screen will be displayed here depends on the flash mode setting of the extern

VQT1T39126Connecting to other equipment• If you take pictures close to the subject in Wide, the vignetting effect may appear on the bottom of the reco

127VQT1T39OthersOthersScreen Display∫ In recordingRecording in programme AE mode [ ] (Initial setting)1 Recording mode2 Flash mode (P48)3 AF area (P35

VQT1T39128Others32 Minimum shutter speed (P90)33 Self-timer mode (P52)34 Age¢1 (P67)Location¢2 (P73)35 Programme shift (P36)36 Exposure compensation (

129VQT1T39OthersCautions for UseTake care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.•Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case th

13VQT1T39Before Use11 [MENU/SET] button (P21)12 [DISPLAY] button (P44)13 Delete button (P44)/Single or burst mode button (P56)14 Cursor buttons2/Self-

VQT1T39130Others• If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the

131VQT1T39OthersDo not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed

VQT1T39132Others[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]> Delete the picture after cancelling the protect setting. (P110)[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME

133VQT1T39OthersFunctions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditionsDue to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set s

VQT1T39134Others• For the functions which cannot be set or will not work in the Intelligent auto mode, refer to “Settings in Intelligent auto mode” (P

135VQT1T39Others[MULTI ASPECT] (P55)•9, ô, , 5, and in [SCENE MODE]• $ mode• When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]• [MULTI. EXPO.][BURST] (P56)

VQT1T39136Others[MIN. SHTR SPEED] (P90)•¹ mode• ¼ mode• º mode• Û mode• $ mode• When Intelligent ISO is set[AUDIO REC.] (P90)•[AUTO BRACKET]• [MULTI A

137VQT1T39Others∫ Functions that cannot be used when the component cable is connected[LCD MODE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[RESIZE]/[TRIMMI

VQT1T39138Others> Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth.• Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P31)• Is the mode dial correct

139VQT1T39Others> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P80)> Set [NOISE REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] towards [_] or set every item except [NOISE REDUCTIO

VQT1T3914Before Use31 Tripod receptacle•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.32 Card/Battery door (

VQT1T39140Others• The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P28) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does n

141VQT1T39Others• [ROTATE DISP.] (P107) is set to [ON].• You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P107)• Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

VQT1T39142Others• This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, a clicking sound is heard, and this sou

143VQT1T39Others> Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P30)• In dark place

VQT1T39144Others• If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder and file numbers for the pictures ta

145VQT1T39OthersOthersNumber of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time a

VQT1T39146OthersAspect ratio 4:3Picture size(3M ):(2048k1536)(2M ):(1600k1200)(0.3M ):(640k480)Quality A › A › A › Built-in Memory(Approx. 50 MB)

147VQT1T39OthersAspect ratio 3:2Picture size(4.5M ):(2656k1768)(3M ):(2112k1408)(2.5M ):(2048k1360)Quality A › A › A › Built-in Memory(Approx. 50

VQT1T39148Others∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)Aspect ratio 16:9Picture size(4.5M ):(2784k1568)(2.5M ):(2208k1248)(2M ):(1

149VQT1T39OthersNote• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease in order.• This unit

15VQT1T39Before UseAttaching the Lens Cap/Strap∫ Lens Cap•When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens ca

VQT1T39150OthersNumber of recordable pictures: Max. 8 pictures (Standard), max. 4 pictures (Fine), max. 3 pictures (RAW, RAWiFine, RAWiStandard), Depe

151VQT1T39OthersMotion pictures: When the aspect ratio setting is [4:3]640k480 pixels (Only when using a Card), 320k240 pixelsWhen the aspect ratio se

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VQT1T3916Before UsePass the strap through the ring first, and then pass through the stopper and fasten the strap.A Pull the strap 2 cm (0.07 feet) or

17VQT1T39PreparationPreparationCharging the Battery• Use the dedicated charger and battery.• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Ch

VQT1T3918Preparation• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery

19VQT1T39PreparationThe charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the conditions in the charging environment.When th

VQT1T392Before UseBefore UseDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please rea

VQT1T3920Preparation1:Close the card/battery door.2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.• If the card/battery door cannot be complet

21VQT1T39Preparation¢ The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for high capacity memory cards more than 2

VQT1T3922PreparationPress [MENU/SET].Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and pres

23VQT1T39Preparation∫ Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditionsDue to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to

VQT1T3924PreparationTurn the camera on.A [MENU/SET] buttonB [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switchC Mode dialSlide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [

25VQT1T39PreparationPress [MENU/SET] to close the menu.By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.•Some of the menu items

VQT1T3926Preparation• Refer to P21 for details.• Refer to P75 for details.• Refer to P73 for details.• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume

27VQT1T39Preparation• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality

VQT1T3928Preparation• Refer to P60 for details.• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].• [POWER SAVE]

29VQT1T39PreparationWhen the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P30) after saving the data on a

3VQT1T39Before UseCaution for AC mains leadFor your safety, please read the following text carefully.This appliance is supplied with a moulded three p

VQT1T3930Preparation• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off d

31VQT1T39PreparationA Jitter detection demonstrationB Movement detection demonstration• In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be display

VQT1T3932PreparationSwitch the mode by rotating the mode dial.Align a desired mode with part B.•Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to ea

33VQT1T39PreparationThis allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.Switching the aspect ratio sele

VQT1T3934Basic[REC] mode: ³BasicTaking pictures with your favourite settings ( : Programme AE mode)The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and

35VQT1T39Basic∫ Setting the colour tone of the picture by using the [REC] mode menu (P76)∫ When taking pictures using the Built-in flash (P48)∫ When

VQT1T3936Basic• 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 s

37VQT1T39Basic• Programme shift is cancelled if the camera is turned off or the joystick is moved up and down until the programme shift indication dis

VQT1T3938Basic∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P53)When the camera identifies the optimum scene, t

39VQT1T39BasicIt is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Refer to

VQT1T394Before Use∫ About the battery charger•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. The primary

VQT1T3940Basic• The following functions cannot be used.– Flash output adjustment/Auto bracket/Multi aspect/White balance fine adjustment/[AF/AE LOCK]/

41VQT1T39Basic∫ Types of zooms•When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Exa

VQT1T3942Basic[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])Press 2/1 to select the picture.A File numberB Picture number• Speed of picture f

43VQT1T39BasicRotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P99)A Number of the selected pict

VQT1T3944Basic[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Deleting PicturesOnce deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. •Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is be

45VQT1T39Basic∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P108) settingThe selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or

VQT1T3946Advanced (Recording pictures)Advanced (Recording pictures)About the LCD MonitorPress [DISPLAY] to change.A LCD monitorB [DISPLAY] button• Whe

47VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Recording guide lineWhen you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point o

VQT1T3948Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashA To open the flashPress the flash open button.B To close th

49VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)¢ The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated. Interval until

5VQT1T39Before Use∫ About the battery pack•Do not heat or expose to flame.• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight

VQT1T3950Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ The available flash range to take pictures•The available flash range is an approximation.¢ When the [ISO LIMIT

51VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P90).¢2 When In

VQT1T3952Advanced (Recording pictures)Slide the focus selector switch to [AF#].• In AF macro mode, [ ] is displayed.Take the pictures.∫ Focus range¢ T

53VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter cause

VQT1T3954Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Operate with the joystickTilt the joystick toward 2 to select [È], and then move 3/4 to compensate the exposur

55VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)Pressing the shutter button once automatically takes three pictures with aspect ratios of [4:3], [3:2] and [16:9

VQT1T3956Advanced (Recording pictures)• The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the subject.• When auto b

57VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)• The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when the flash is not ac

VQT1T3958Advanced (Recording pictures)Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ ].Tilt the joystick towards 3/4

59VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)• The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures after taking them using

VQT1T396ContentsBefore UseInformation for Your Safety... 2Quick Guide ... 9Accessories

VQT1T3960Advanced (Recording pictures)Manual exposureNote•The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom lever is rotated to Wi

61VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.∫ Changing the zoom

VQT1T3962Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ PrefocusThis allows the camera to be focused in advance on an arbitrary point. It is useful when it is difficu

63VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: Taking pictures in Custom modeYou can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET M

VQT1T3964Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ¿Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded ( : Scene mode)When you select a scene mode to

65VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.Note•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].When

VQT1T3966Advanced (Recording pictures)Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.Note•This mode is suitable

67VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take

VQT1T3968Advanced (Recording pictures)• The focus range becomes the same as AF macro mode. [1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to ¶]• [I

69VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)• The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.• The number of burst recording pictures are lim

7VQT1T39• 2 [PARTY]... 67• 3 [CANDLE LIGHT]... 67• : [BABY1]/; [BABY2]... 67• í

VQT1T3970Advanced (Recording pictures)2 Take pictures.•Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after th

71VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode•We recommend

VQT1T3972Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: nAdvanced (Recording pictures)Motion Picture Mode• When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [

73VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)• fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.• You can record smoother motion

VQT1T3974Advanced (Recording pictures)• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-view

75VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)Take a picture.• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds i

VQT1T3976Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3.• If [HOME] is al

77VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)¢ You can also use in motion picture mode.Note•You cannot adjust [SATURATION] in the black and white settings in

VQT1T3978Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Select the film you would like to use with [MULTI FILM]1 Press 2/1 to select [MULTI FILM], and then press 4.2

79VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ When the aspect ratio is [3:2].∫ When the aspect ratio is [16:9].Note•“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optica

VQT1T398Using the Conversion Lens (optional)... 122Using the Protector/Filter ... 123Us

VQT1T3980Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•If a RAW picture is recorded with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data.• If you

81VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)• The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.)• It is recommended to s

VQT1T3982Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [ ] or [ ] and then press 1.2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white p

83VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Setting the colour temperatureYou can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in diffe

VQT1T3984Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the same time in

85VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)Note•If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock ag

VQT1T3986Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [Ù] in [METERING MODE].• Positio

87VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Setting the AF/AE lock1 Aim the AF area at the subject.2 Press [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and exposure.3 Mo

VQT1T3988Advanced (Recording pictures)2 Decide on the composition, and take the first picture.•After taking the picture, press the shutter button half

89VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)– Burst mode/[AUTO BRACKET]/[MULTI ASPECT]/Extra optical zoom/[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital zoom/[AUDIO REC.]• [PICTURE S

9VQT1T39Before UseBefore UseQuick GuideThis is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to

VQT1T3990Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23.You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting

91VQT1T39Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23.[2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just before the sh

VQT1T3992Advanced (Recording pictures)• Set to [OFF] when not using the external viewfinder.• The default setting for AF mode is [Ø].For details on [R

93VQT1T39Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Advanced (Playback)Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display (Dual Play)You can display two recorded pic

VQT1T3994Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchroni

95VQT1T39Advanced (Playback)∫ Operations performed during slide showThe cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.•The menu screen is re

VQT1T3996Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY])This mode allows you to search

97VQT1T39Advanced (Playback)Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 94.Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].Note•You can use only [ROT

VQT1T3998Advanced (Playback)Note•Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P26) for information about how to adjust the volume in the

99VQT1T39Advanced (Playback)Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].The picture size are as following.•[QUALITY] is fixed to [›].Note•You ma