Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx10 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Touch screen (Touch operations)
Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area  
([Touch AE])
Recording mode: 
You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the f\
ace of the 
subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face.
1Touch [  ]
2Touch [  ] • The setting screen for the brightness optimization position is displayed.
 • [

Metering Mode] is set to [  
 ], which is used exclusively for the 
[
Touch AE].
3Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness 
for
 • Touching [Reset] will bring the brightness optimization position  back to the center.
SetSet
ResetReset
4Touch [Set]
 ■Canceling the [ Touch AE] function
Touch [  
 ] • [Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the brightness optimization posit\
ion is canceled.
 ●This function is not available in the following cases: • In Self Shot Mode • When using the Digital Zoom • When [

High Speed Video] is set
 • When [

4K Live Cropping] is set
 • When [

Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu has been set to [AF+AE] (→98) 
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Setting the menu
You can use the menu to set camera and recording functions, operate playb\
ack functions, 
and perform other operations.
 • Menu settings can be made either by button or touch operation.
1Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu
[Rec]
(→169)You can perform settings for the aspect ratio, number of pixels, 4K 
Photo, etc.
[Motion Picture]
(→187)You can select the recording format and picture quality and other 
settings.
[Custom]
(→189)Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button 
operations, can be set up according to your preferences.
[Setup]
(→198)You can perform settings that make usage more convenient, such 
as the changing the clock settings and beep volume. You can also 
perform Wi-Fi function-related settings.
[Playback]
(→207)You can specify picture protection, cropping, print settings, and 
other settings for pictures you have taken.
 ■Switching menu type
Menu type
Press 
Press   to select a tab such as [  ] • Items can also be selected by rotating the rear dial.Press [MENU/SET]
With touch screen operations
Touch a tab, such as [  
 ] 
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Setting the menu
2Press   to select the menu item and 
press [MENU/SET]
ItemPage
 • The menu item can also be selected by rotating the 
rear dial.
 • Y

ou can also switch to the next page by pressing 
[DISP.] button or rotating the zoom lever.
With touch screen operations
Touch the menu item
 • You can switch to the next page by touching [   ]/[  ].
3Press   to select the setting and press 
[MENU/SET]
Selected settingSettings
 • The setting can also be selected by rotating the rear 
dial.
 • The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.
With touch screen operations
Touch the setting to set
4Press [Q.MENU/] button repeatedly 
until the recording or playback screen 
reappears
 • During recording, the menu screen can also be exited 
by pressing the shutter button halfway .
With touch screen operations
Touch [  
 ] 
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Calling frequently-used menus instantly  (Quick Menu)
You can easily call some of the menu items and set them during recording.\
 • Some items or settings can not be selected depending on the mode or disp\
lay style the camera is in.
1Press [Q.MENU/] button
 • You can also use the button as a function button. (→46)
2Press   to select a menu item, and 
press 
 or 
 • The menu item can also be selected by rotating the 
rear dial.
60p60p
3Press   to select the setting
 • The setting can also be selected by rotating the rear dial.
60p60p
4Press [Q.MENU/] button to close the Quick menu 
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Calling frequently-used menus instantly  (Quick Menu)
Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item
When [Q.MENU] (→197) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can 
be changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.
1After pressing the [Q.MENU/] button, press  to 
select [
  ], and press [MENU/SET]
2Press     to select the menu item in the top row 
and press [MENU/SET]
Top row: Items that can be setBottom row: Set items
 • Items that are displayed in gray in the top row have already been 
set.
3Press   to select the empty space in the bottom row 
and press [MENU/SET]
 • You can also set the menu item by dragging it from the top row to 
the bottom row.
 • If there is no empty space in the bottom row

, you can replace an 
existing item with a new select item by selecting the existing item.
 • T

o cancel the setting, move to the bottom row by pressing 
 and 
select an item to cancel, and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press [Q.MENU/] button • It will return to screen of step 1. Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen. 
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You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons ([Fn1] - [Fn3]) or icons 
displayed on the screen ([Fn4] - [Fn8]).
 • Certain functions cannot be assigned to some function buttons. • The function assigned to the function button may not work in some modes \
or on some  display screens.
1Set the menu (→42)
 →  [Custom] → [Fn Button Set]
Settings: [Setting in REC mode] / [Setting in PLAY mode]
2Press   to select the function button 
you want to assign a function to and 
press [MENU/SET]
3Press   to select the function you want to assign and press 
[MENU/SET]
 • For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode], refer 
to  (→47).
 • For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLA

Y mode], refer 
to (→48).
 ■Rapidly assigning functions
The assignment screen displayed in Step 
3 above can be displayed by holding a function 
button ([Fn1] to [Fn3]) for 2 seconds.
 • In some cases the function assignment screen cannot be displayed dependi\
ng on the  mode or display screen.
Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons  
(Function buttons) 
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Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons  (Function buttons)\
Using the function buttons during recording
Press the function button to use the assigned function.
 ■Using function buttons with touch operations
Touch [  ]
Touch [Fn4], [Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7] or [Fn8]
 ■Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode]
[Rec] menu/Recording functions
 • [

4K Photo Mode] (→11 0 ): [Fn1]
* • [Post Focus] (→121): [Fn2]* • [Wi-Fi] (→228): [Fn4]* • [Q.MENU] (→44): [Fn3]* • [AF/AE LOCK] (→102) • [
AF-ON] (→102)
 • [

Preview] (→66)
 • [

One  Push AE] (→68)
 • [

Touch AE] (→41)
 • [

Level Gauge] (→38): [Fn5]
* • [Cursor Button Lock] • [Photo Style] (→170)
 • [

Filter Effect] (→172)
 • [

Aspect Ratio] (→173)
 • [

Picture Size] (→174)
 • [

Quality] (→174)
 • [
 Sensitivity] (→104)
 • [

AF Mode] (→89)
 • [

AFS/AFF/AFC] (→88)
 • [

Metering Mode] (→175)
 • [

Bracket] (→130)
 • [

Highlight Shadow] (→176)
 • [

i.Dynamic] (→177)
 • [

i.Resolution] (→177)
 • [

HDR] (→178) • [
Shutter Type] (→180) • [
Flash Mode] (→146) • [
Flash Adjust.] (→148)
 • [

i.Zoom] (→141)
 • [

Digital Zoom] (→142)
 • [

Stabilizer] (→138)
 • [

Restore to Default]
[Motion Picture] menu
 • [

4K Live Cropping] (→154)
 • [

Snap Movie] (→158): [Fn7]
* • [Rec Format] / [Rec Quality] (→151)
[Custom] menu
 • [

Silent Mode] (→189)
 • [

Peaking] (→192)
 • [

Histogram] (→193): [Fn6]
* • [Guide Line] (→193) • [ Zebra Pattern] (→194)
 • [
 Monochrome Live View] (→195)
 • [

Rec Area] (→196) • [
Zoom lever] (→196) • [
Touch Screen] (→197)
*  Function button settings at the time of purchase.  
([Fn8] has no function button setting at the time of purchase) 
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Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons  (Function buttons)\
 ●When [Cursor Button Lock] is assigned to a function button, operation of\
 the cursor button and 
[MENU/SET] is disabled. To enable operation, press the function button again.
 ●If the screen displays  or similar, the displayed operation will be 
performed instead of the function assigned to function buttons by  
[Fn Button Set].
Using the function buttons during playback
You can directly set an assigned function to a selected image by pressing\
 the function 
button during playback.
Example: When [Fn2] is set to [Favorite]
1Press   to select the picture
2Press [Fn2] button, and then set the picture as 
[Favorite]
 ■Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLAY mode]
 • The following functions can be assigned to the button [Fn1

] or [Fn2].
[Playback] menu/Playback functions
 • [

Wi-Fi] (→228): [Fn1]
* • [Favorite] (→223): [Fn2]* • [Print Set] (→224) • [ Protect] (→225)
 • [
 Delete Single] (→168) • [
Off
] • [ Restore to Default]
*  Function button settings at the time of purchase. 
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Entering Text
1Use     to select characters
2Press [MENU/SET] several times until the 
desired character is displayed
 • [  ]: Enter a blank.
 ■To change the character type
 • Press [

DISP.] button
 • Use     to select [  ] and press [ MENU/SET]
 ■To continue entering characters
 • Use     to select [  ] and press [MENU/SET] • Move the zoom lever toward 
T side
 • Rotate the rear dial counterclockwise.
 ■To edit text
Use     to select [  ]  [  ] and press [ MENU/SET]. Then, move the cursor 
to the text to edit
 • You can also use the zoom lever or rear dial to reposition the cursor.Use     to select [Delete] and press [MENU/SET]Use     to select the correct text, and press [MENU/SET]
3When you are finished entering text, use     to select 
[Set] and press [MENU/SET]
 ●A maximum of 30 characters can be entered (maximum of 9 characters when \
setting names in 
[Face Recog.]).
 ●A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [  ],  [  ], [  ], [  ] and [  ] (maximum of 
6
 
characters when setting names in [Face Recog.]). 
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Recording modeTaking pictures with automatic settings   
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording mode: 
This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the ca\
mera 
optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment.
1Set mode dial to [  ]
 • The camera will  switch to either the most recently used 
of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. 
At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent 
Auto Plus Mode.
2Point the camera at the subject
 • When the camera identifies the optimal scene, the  icon for each scene turns blue for 2 seconds and then 
changes to the normal red indication.  
(Automatic Scene Detection)60p
 ■Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
Select the [  
 ] or [  ] tab on the menu screen, press  to 
select [
  ] or [   ], and press [ MENU/SET].
It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Reco\
rding 
mode icon in recording screen.60p
(○: Available, –: Not available)
 Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Intelligent Auto Mode
Defocus control 
function ○
–
Setting the brightness 
(exposure) ○
–
Setting the color tone ○–
Menus that can be set ManyFew 
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