Panasonic DMC-LX5 Operations Instructions

Basic Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No. DMC-LX5Before use, please read these instructions completely.Please also refer to the Operating In

VQT2W94 (ENG)10Sales and Support InformationCustomer Care Centre• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 • For customers within the Republic of Ir

11(ENG) VQT2W94Names of the Components1Lens2 Self-timer indicatorAF Assist Lamp3Flash4 Shoulder strap eyelet5 Focus selector switch6 LCD monitor7 [AF/

VQT2W94 (ENG)1214 Cursor buttons15 Aspect ratio selector switch16 Microphone17 Zoom lever18 Motion picture button19 Flash open switch20 Hot shoe cover

13(ENG) VQT2W9428 Tripod receptacle• When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.29 Speaker• Do not cover

VQT2W94 (ENG)14Charging the Battery∫ About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCJ13E.• Use th

15(ENG) VQT2W94∫ About the [CHARGE] indicatorThe [CHARGE] indicator turns on:The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start.The [CHARGE

VQT2W94 (ENG)16About the Built-in Memory/the Card• Memory size: Approx. 40 MB• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the

17(ENG) VQT2W94Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery• Check that this unit is turned off.• Close the flash.• We recommend using a Pan

VQT2W94 (ENG)18Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.Press [MENU/SET].Press 2/1 to select the items (year, mo

19(ENG) VQT2W94Setting the MenuThis section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PIC

VQT2W94 (ENG)2Dear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operat

VQT2W94 (ENG)20Mode switchingSelecting the [REC] Mode∫ BasicTurn the camera on.A Mode dial• The status indicator 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1

21(ENG) VQT2W94∫ AdvancedAperture-Priority AE ModeThe shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.Shutter-Priority AE Mode

VQT2W94 (ENG)22 [REC] Mode: ³Taking pictures with your favourite settings (³: Programme AE Mode)The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and th

23(ENG) VQT2W94In Programme AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Programm

VQT2W94 (ENG)24[REC] Mode: ñTaking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)The camera will set the most appropriate settings t

25(ENG) VQT2W94When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colou

VQT2W94 (ENG)26[REC] Mode: Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness

27(ENG) VQT2W94[REC] Mode: Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/shutter speedSet the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp foc

VQT2W94 (ENG)28[REC] Mode: Taking pictures by setting the exposure manuallyDetermine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutt

29(ENG) VQT2W94[REC] Mode: Recording Motion PictureThis can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures

3(ENG) VQT2W94Caution for AC mains leadFor your safety, please read the following text carefully.This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin m

VQT2W94 (ENG)30[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])Press 2/1 to select the picture.• After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to

31(ENG) VQT2W94Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)• You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and

VQT2W94 (ENG)32∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not openYou will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or late

33(ENG) VQT2W94SpecificationsDigital Camera: Information for your safetyPower Source: DC 5.1 VPower Consumption: 1.4 W (When recording)0.8 W (When pla

VQT2W94 (ENG)34Shutter speed: 60 seconds to 1/4000th of a second[STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 secondsExposure (AE): Programme AE (P)/A

35(ENG) VQT2W94Battery Charger(Panasonic DE-A82A): Information for your safetyInput: AC 110V to 240V, 50/60Hz, 0.2AOutput: DC 4.2 V, 0.65 ABattery Pac

• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.• The “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” and the “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and So

VQT2W94 (ENG)4∫ About the battery pack•Do not heat or expose to flame.• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for

5(ENG) VQT2W94∫ About the battery charger•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. The primary circ

VQT2W94 (ENG)6Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or acc

7(ENG) VQT2W94ContentsInformation for Your Safety ... 2Accessories...

VQT2W94 (ENG)8AccessoriesCheck that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.Product numbers correct as of July 2010. These may be sub

9(ENG) VQT2W9431264597810 11 12DMW-BCJ13EK1HA08AD0002 K1HA08CD0028DE-A82A K2CT39A00002VFF0672 VFC4324VYF336113VYF3287VFC4366 VGK3662VGQ0N97DMC-LX5EB-V