Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx100 Basic Owners Manual

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Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No.DMC-LX100
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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and \
save this manual for future use.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this 
camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual for 
advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied 
disc. Install it on your PC to read it.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
If you have any questions, visit:
USA : www.panasonic.com/support
Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support
PC 
						

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Dear Customer, 
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable 
products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring 
you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in 
the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the 
underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your 
convenient camera information source.
Date of PurchaseDealer Phone No.
Dealer Purchased From Model No.
Dealer Address Serial  No.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. 
of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown 
in the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
 • Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast\
 
material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyr\
ight 
laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material\
 may 
be restricted.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers 
the product you have purchased. Please call 
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle 
this battery. 
						

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Information for Your Safety
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, 
• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or 
splashing.
 
• Use only the recommended accessories.
 
• Do not remove covers.
 
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to 
qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be 
easily accessible.
 
■Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom 
						

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if 
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to 
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning 
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:  To assure continued compliance, follow the attached  installation instructions and use only shielded 
interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to 
computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the 
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to 
operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:  Panasonic
Model No.:  DMC-LX100
Responsible Party:    Panasonic Corporation of North America  Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact:    http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject\
 
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference receive\
d, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
DMC-LX100 
						

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to 
that device.
1 Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu
2 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi]
3 Press 
  to select [Approved Regulations], and press 
[MENU/SET]
Contains FCC ID : VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction 
with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set 
forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio 
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed 
to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2)   This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the 
device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth 
for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio 
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels 
of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific 
absorption ratio (SAR). 
						

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■About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
 • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
 • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit\
.
 • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals\
.
 • Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and  −) with metal objects.
 • Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or 
clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub 
the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace  only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
 • When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local  authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
 • Do not heat or expose to flame.
 • Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for \
a  long period of time with doors and windows closed.
WarningRisk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 
60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.
 
■About the battery charger
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
 
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in \
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110V and 240V.
But
 • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only.
 • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or  Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. 
						

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■Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a \
genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
 • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
 • Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables tha\
t do not  comply with the HDMI standards will not work. 
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D-Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) 
long)
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment 
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).  • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
 • Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noi\
se  adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
 • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong  magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
 • Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the  pictures and/or sound.
 • If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops  functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC 
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.  • If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorde\
d pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.
-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. 
						

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Contents
 
■Information for Your Safety ......... 3
Preparations
 
■Before use ................................... 10 
■Standard accessories ................ 11 
■Names and Functions of 
Main Parts ................................... 13
 
■Preparations ................................ 16Attaching the lens cap and 
shoulder strap ....................................... 16
Charging the battery ............................. 17
Inserting and removing the battery/
the card (optional) ................................ 19
Formatting the card (initialization) ........ 20
Recording capacity guidelines 
(pictures/recording time) ....................... 20
Setting the clock ................................... 22
Basics
 
■Setting the menu ........................ 23Calling frequently-used menus 
instantly (Quick Menu) .......................... 24
Assigning frequently used functions to 
the buttons (Function buttons) .............. 24
 
■Changing settings using the 
control ring .................................. 25
Changing the settings assigned to the 
control ring ............................................ 26
 
■Holding the camera .................... 27 
■Recording pictures using the 
viewfinder .................................... 27
 
■Taking pictures ........................... 28 
■Taking pictures with automatic 
settings  
[Intelligent Auto] Mode ............... 29
 
■Taking pictures after setting 
the aperture value and 
shutter speed .............................. 31
Taking pictures after automatically 
setting the aperture value and shutter 
speed ([Program AE] Mode) ................. 32
Taking pictures by setting the aperture 
value ([Aperture-Priority] Mode) ........... 33
Taking pictures by setting the shutter 
speed ([Shutter-Priority] Mode) ............ 33
Taking pictures by setting the 
aperture value and shutter speed 
([Manual Exposure] Mode) ................... 34
Checking the effects of the aperture 
value and shutter speed 
([Preview] Mode) .................................. 35
Registering a combination of settings 
to be used during recording 
(Custom Set) ........................................ 36
 
■Switching the display 
information on the recording 
screen .......................................... 37
 
■Viewing your pictures ................ 38 
■Deleting pictures ........................ 38
Motion picture
 
■Recording motion pictures ........ 39Setting the format, picture size and 
recording frame rate ............................. 40
Viewing motion pictures........................ 41
 
■Recording 4K motion pictures ... 42Creating a high-resolution still 
picture from a 4K motion picture 
[4K PHOTO] ......................................... 42
Advanced Recording Functions
 
■Taking pictures using picture 
effects  (Filter) ............................. 44
 
■Adjusting the White Balance ..... 44 
■Setting the picture quality and 
size ............................................... 45
Changing the aspect ratio of the still 
pictures ................................................. 45
Setting the picture size ......................... 45
Setting the compression rate of 
pictures ([Quality]) ................................ 46
 
■Taking pictures with 
Auto Focus .................................. 47
 
■Taking close-up pictures  
(Macro recording) ....................... 48
 
■Taking pictures with 
Manual Focus .............................. 48
 
■Taking pictures by locking 
the focus and/or exposure  
[AF/AE Lock] ............................... 49
 
■Taking pictures with Exposure 
Compensation ............................. 50
 
■Setting the ISO Sensitivity ......... 50 
■Setting the metering mode ........ 51 
						

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■About the symbols in the text
Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.
Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.\
Configurations that can be performed in the [Custom] menu.
Tips for skillful use and points for recording.
Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
In this Owner’s Manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as 
follows:
 →  [Rec] → [Quality]  → [  ]
 
■Setting the Shutter Type ............ 51 
■Selecting a Drive Mode .............. 52Burst function ....................................... 53
Recording while exposure is changed 
automatically [Auto Bracket] ................. 54
Automatically changing the aspect 
ratio while taking pictures 
[Aspect Bracket] ................................... 54
Taking pictures with self-timer .............. 55
Recording panorama pictures .............. 55
 
■Using Zoom ................................. 57 
■Taking pictures using the flash 
(supplied) .................................... 59
Attaching the flash ................................ 59
Changing Flash Mode .......................... 60
Wi-Fi
 
■Wi-Fi® Function and 
NFC Function .............................. 61
 
■Operating the camera by 
connecting it to a smartphone ... 62Installing the smartphone/tablet app 
“Panasonic Image App” ........................ 62
Connecting to a smartphone ................ 63
Taking pictures via a smartphone 
(remote recording) ................................ 65
Playing back pictures in the camera 
on a smartphone .................................. 66
Saving pictures in the camera to the 
smartphone .......................................... 66
Sending pictures in the camera to 
social networking services .................... 67
 
■When sending images to 
WEB service ................................ 68
Quickly sending pictures in the 
camera to WEB services  ..................... 68
 
■Sending pictures to a PC with 
the Wi-Fi function ....................... 69
Others
 
■Viewing on TV screen ................ 72 
■Storing recorded still 
pictures and motion pictures 
on your PC .................................. 73
About supplied software ....................... 73
Installing supplied software .................. 74
Copying still pictures and motion 
pictures ................................................. 75
 
■List of monitor/viewfinder 
displays ....................................... 76
 
■Message displays ....................... 79 
■Menu list ...................................... 81 
■Q&A  Troubleshooting ................ 88 
■Specifications ............................. 91 
■Digital Camera Accessory 
System ......................................... 94
 
■Reading the Owner’s Manual  
(PDF format) ................................ 95
 
■Digital Camera Accessory 
Order Form 
(For USA Customers) ................. 96
 
■Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ..................... 97
 
■Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR CANADA) .............. 101 
						

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Preparations
Before use
 
■Camera handling 
●Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. 
●The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where 
water can come into contact with the camera.
 
●Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile 
substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel).
 
■Condensation (When the lens, the monitor or the viewfinder is fogged up\
) 
●Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes 
of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make 
the lens, the monitor or the viewfinder dirty, cause mold, or damage the 
camera.
 
●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours 
before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature,\
 
the fogging will clear naturally.
 
■Caring for your camera 
●Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-
DCC11: optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
 
●Do not press the monitor with excessive force. 
●Do not press the lens with excessive force. 
●Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a \
long 
period of time.
 
●Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, 
etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or\
 the 
coating may peel off.
 
●Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light f\
rom 
the sun may cause it to malfunction.
 
●Do not extend the supplied cord or cable. 
●While the camera is accessing the card (for an operation such as pictur\
e 
writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or 
remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) or DC 
coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional).
 
●The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic 
waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We 
recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
 
●Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the 
camera only to ensure proper operation.