Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx100 Basic Owners Manual

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Menu list
 • The [Photo Style], [AFS/AFF/AFC], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [i.Zoom], and [Digital Zoom] menu items are\
 
common for both [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. If a setting in one me\
nu is 
changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be chang\
ed 
automatically.
  [Rec]
[Photo Style] You can select the effects according to the concept of 
the picture that you want to create. Adjusts the colors of 
effects and picture quality.
[Picture Size] Set the number of pixels. (→45)
[Quality] Set the compression rate used for storing pictures. ( →46)
[AFS/AFF/AFC] Select how the focus is adjusted.
[Metering Mode] Type of optical measurement to measure brightness 
can be changed. (
→51)
[Burst Rate] Sets the burst speed to be used for burst recording. 
(→53)
[Auto Bracket] Sets the Single/Burst setting, compensation range, and 
recording sequence of Auto Bracket. (
→54)
[Self Timer] Sets the time before recording starts when you take a 
picture using the self-timer. (
→55)
[Highlight Shadow] You can adjust the highlights and shadows in a picture 
while confirming the brightness of these areas on the 
screen.
[i.Dynamic] Correcting contrast and exposure.
[i.Resolution] Records still pictures with sharper outlines and the 
impression of high-resolution.
[Simultaneous 
record w/o filter] Sets whether to record pictures with Filter and those 
without Filter at the same time.
[iHandheld Night 
Shot] Combines nightscape pictures recorded using high-
speed burst recording into a single picture. (
→30)
[iHDR] When there is, for example, strong contrast between 
the background and the subject, [iHDR] records 
multiple still pictures with differing exposures and 
combines them to create a single still picture rich in 
gradation. (
→30) 
						

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[HDR]The camera can combine 3 still pictures taken with 
different exposures into a single properly exposed 
picture with rich gradation.
[Multi Exp.] You can create an effect similar to the operation of up 
to four times of exposure on a single picture.
[Time Lapse Shot] You can preset the recording start time, recording 
interval, and the number of pictures to be taken when 
automatically recording time lapse motion pictures of 
subjects such as animals and plants.
[Stop Motion 
Animation] You can stitch still pictures to create stop motion 
animation.
[Panorama 
Direction] You can set the recording direction to be used for 
recording panorama pictures. (
→55)
[Shutter Type] You can take pictures using two types of shutter modes: 
the mechanical shutter and electronic shutter. (
→51)
[Flash] Performs flash settings in accordance with the 
recording conditions. (
→60)
[Red-Eye Removal] Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture 
data when recording with flash.
[ISO Limit Set] Sets the optimal ISO Sensitivity using the selected 
value as the upper limit of ISO Sensitivity when 
[Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ 
 ].
[ISO Increments] Changes the ISO Sensitivity settings every 1/3 EV or 
1 EV steps.
[Extended ISO] You can extend the numeric values that can be set for 
ISO Sensitivity.
[Long Shtr NR] Eliminates the noise made when taking pictures at a 
slower shutter speed. 
[i.Zoom] Allows increasing the zoom ratio while suppressing the 
deterioration of picture quality. (
→58)
[Digital Zoom] Improves the telephoto effect of your pictures. Note that 
enlarging will decrease picture quality. (
→58)
[Color Space] You can set the method for reproducing the colors to 
correctly display the recorded pictures on the screens 
of a PC or printer, etc.
[Stabilizer] Automatically detects jitter during recording and makes 
corrections.
[Face Recog.] Recognizes a registered face and automatically adjusts 
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[Profile Setup]You can set a name or birthday of a baby or pet before 
taking a picture to record the name or age in months/
years in the picture.
  [Motion Picture]
[4K PHOTO]You can set the motion picture mode used for creating 
a high-resolution still picture by capturing a single frame 
from a 4K motion picture. (→42)
[Rec Format] Sets the file format (AVCHD, MP4) of the motion picture 
to be recorded. (→40)
[Rec Quality] Sets the picture quality of the motion picture (size, 
frame rate, etc.) to be recorded. (→40)
[Picture Mode] Sets the recording method of still pictures to be taken 
while recording motion pictures.
[Continuous AF] Constantly adjusts the focus on a subject that is in 
focus.
[Mic Level Disp.] You can set whether or not to display the microphone 
level on the recording screen.
[Mic Level Adj.] You can adjust the audio input level in 4 steps.
[Wind Cut] If you hear wind noise during an audio recording, you 
can use [Wind Cut] to effectively reduce the wind noise.
  [Custom]
[Utilize Custom Set 
feature]Calls up the setting registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
[Cust.Set Mem.] Registers the current camera settings as a custom 
setting. (→36)
[Silent Mode] Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time.
[AF/AE Lock] Performs the lock setting of the focus and/or exposure 
used for executing AF/AE lock.
[AF/AE Lock Hold] Sets the [AF/AE LOCK] button operation used for 
recording by fixing the focus and/or exposure.
[Shutter AF] Enables focus adjustment automatically when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway.
[Half Press 
Release] Enables shutter release when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway. 
						

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[Quick AF]Enables faster focusing when the shutter button is 
pressed.
[Eye Sensor AF] Automatically adjusts the focus when the eye sensor is 
activated.
[Pinpoint AF Time] Sets the time for displaying the enlarged screen if the 
shutter button is pressed halfway when Auto Focus 
mode is set to [ 
 ].
[Pinpoint AF 
Display] Sets whether the assist screen is to be enlarged on a 
part of the screen or the entire screen when Auto Focus 
mode is set to [ 
 ].
[AF Assist Lamp] Illuminates the AF Assist Lamp when the shutter button 
is pressed halfway when it is too dark to facilitate 
focusing.
[Direct Focus Area] Moves the AF area or MF assist using the cursor button 
while recording.
[Focus/Release 
Priority] Disables recording when a subject is out of focus.
[AF+MF] Allows manual adjustment of the focus after AF is 
performed.
[MF Assist] Sets the display method for MF Assist (enlarged 
screen). (→48)
[MF Assist Display] Sets whether the Assist screen (enlarged screen) is 
to be enlarged on part of the screen or over the entire 
screen.
[MF Guide] Displays the MF guide used to check the direction 
of focus on the screen when the focus is manually 
adjusted. (→48)
[Peaking] When you perform Manual Focus operation, this 
function automatically adds color to the portions of the 
image that are in focus. (→48)
[Histogram] Sets whether to display the histogram.
[Guide Line] Sets the pattern of the guidelines to be displayed while 
recording.
[Highlight] Flashes the overexposed areas in black and white 
during [Auto Review] or playback.
[Zebra Pattern] Displays the area, where overexposure may occur, 
using a zebra pattern.
[Monochrome Live 
View] You can display the recording screen in black and 
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[Constant Preview] 
(M Mode)Allows the effects of the aperture value and shutter 
speed on the recording screen to be checked when 
[Manual Exposure] Mode is set.
[Expo.Meter] Sets whether to display the exposure meter. ( →32)
[Dial Guide] Sets whether to display the operation guide.
[LVF Disp.Style] Sets the viewfinder display method. ( →37)
[Monitor Disp. 
Style] Switching the monitor display method. (
→37)
[Monitor Info. 
Disp.] Switches the recording information screen of the 
monitor.
[Rec Area] Switching the angle of view setting used for recording 
still pictures and motion pictures.
[Remaining Disp.] Switching the display between the number of 
recordable pictures that you can take and the available 
recording time.
[Auto Review] Set the time to display the pictures you have taken after 
taking still pictures.
[Fn Button Set] You can assign frequently-used functions to particular 
buttons. (→24)
[Zoom lever] Switches the zoom lever operation setting.
[Control Ring] You can assign frequently-used functions to control 
ring. (→26)
[Zoom Resume] Retaining the zoom position when the camera is turned 
off.
[Q.MENU] Switches the method for setting Quick Menu items.
[iA Button Switch] Changes the operation method of the [iA] button used 
for switching to [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
[Video Button] Enabling/disabling the motion picture button.
[Eye Sensor] Setting the sensitivity of the eye sensor or setting to 
switch the display between the viewfinder and monitor. 
						

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  [Setup]
[Clock Set]Set time, date, and display format. (→22)
[World Time] Set the local time at travel destination.
[Travel Date] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the 
day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be 
recorded.
[Wi-Fi] Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. 
[Beep] Sets the beep sounds or shutter sounds.
[Live View Mode] Sets the display speed and picture quality of the screen 
(Live View screen) when recording pictures.
[Monitor Display]/
[Viewfinder] Adjust brightness and color of the monitor or viewfinder.
[Monitor 
Luminance] You can adjust the brightness of the monitor depending 
on how bright it is around the camera.
[Sleep Mode] The camera automatically turns off if no operation is 
performed for a preset period of time.
[USB Mode] Select communication method for when connecting 
camera to a computer or printer with USB connection 
cable (supplied).
[TV Connection] Change the settings to be used when the camera is 
connected to a TV or other device.
[Menu Resume] Save the last operated menu position.
[Menu 
Background] Set the background color for the menu screen.
[Menu Information] Explanations of the menu items and settings are 
displayed on the menu screen.
[Language] Set the language displayed on the screen.
[Version Disp.] Check the firmware version of the camera or supplied 
flash (when the flash is attached).
[Self Timer Auto 
Off] The self-timer is canceled if the unit is turned off.
[No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers.
[Reset] Reset to the default settings.
[Reset Wi-Fi 
Settings] Return [Wi-Fi] settings to default settings.
[Format] Format (initialize) a memory card. ( →20) 
						

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  [Playback]
[Slide Show]Automatically play pictures in order.
[Playback Mode] You can narrow down the pictures to be displayed with 
set filters, such as categories or favorite pictures.
[Location Logging] You can write location information (longitude/latitude) 
sent from the smartphone to the pictures. 
[RAW Processing] You can use the camera to develop still pictures that 
were recorded in RAW format. The created still pictures 
are saved in JPEG format.
[Title Edit] Allows characters (comments) to be entered on a 
recorded picture.
[Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date and time, names, 
travel destination, travel dates, etc. on the recorded still 
pictures.
[Video Divide] A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts.
[Time Lapse Video] You can create a motion picture from the pictures in a 
group that was recorded using [Time Lapse Shot].
[Stop Motion 
Video] You can create a motion picture from the pictures in a 
group that was recorded using [Stop Motion Animation].
[Resize] Picture size can be reduced.
[Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas.
[Rotate] Manually rotate pictures by 90°.
[Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait pictures.
[Favorite] Allows a label to be assigned to a picture with a mark to 
set it as your favorite picture.
[Print Set] Sets the pictures and the number of pictures to be 
printed.
[Protect] Set protection to prevent deletion of pictures by 
mistake.
[Face Rec Edit] Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures 
with mistaken Face Recognition.
[Picture Sort] You can set the display sequence used for playing back 
pictures on this unit.
[Delete 
Confirmation] You can set the Yes/No options that you want to select 
first on the confirmation screen when you delete a 
picture from either [Yes] or [No]. 
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
 •
Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue.
 • Further information is provided in the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features  (PDF format)”. Check it together with the information in this secti\
on.
Focus not aligned correctly.
 • Subject outside of focus range.
 • Caused by jitter or subject movement.
 • [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [RELEASE].
 • [Shutter AF] is set to [OFF].
 • AF Lock (→49) is set inappropriately.
Recorded pictures are blurred. The stabilizer function ineffective.  • Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and the stabilizer function is\
 less effective.
→  Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.
 • Use a tripod and the self-timer when using a slower shutter speed ( →55).
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighti\
ng 
and LED lighting fixture. The subject appears distorted.  • This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not a malfunction. If the subject passes quickly in front of the\
 
lens, it will appear slightly distorted.
 • If you are taking still pictures using [ESHTR], the striping may be redu\
ced by  setting a slower shutter speed. ( →33)
No flash emitted.
The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases.  • When the picture effect (Filter) is set
 • When camera is set to use [Auto Bracket], White Balance Bracket, or [Asp\
ect Bracket]
 • When using [Burst]
 • During panorama picture recording
 • When [HDR] is set to [ON]
 • When the electronic shutter is used ( →51)
→  Set [Shutter Type] to [AUTO] or [MSHTR].
 • When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] →  Set [Silent Mode] to [OFF]. 
						

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Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. • A card is not inserted in the camera.
 • There is no picture on the card to play back.
 • Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it c\
annot be played back on the camera.
 • [Playback Mode] is set to other than [Normal Play]. →  Set [Playback Mode] to [Normal Play].
Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black.  • Picture edited on computer or taken with different device.
Motion pictures taken with this camera cannot be played in other 
cameras.  • Even if a device is compatible with AVCHD and MP4, the motion pictures that were recorded on this unit may have bad picture quality or sound qu\
ality 
upon playback, or may be unable to be played back. Also, the recording 
information may not be displayed correctly. 
It cannot connect to the wireless LAN. Radio waves get disconnected.  • Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network.
 • When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or the connection may be disrupted. (A message 
such as [Communication error] is displayed.)
Wireless access point is not displayed. Or it cannot be connected.  • The camera may not display or connect to a wireless access point dependi\
ng on the radio wave condition.
→  Perform the connection closer to the wireless access point.
→  Remove the obstacles between this unit and the wireless access point.
→  Change the direction of this unit.
 • Check if the wireless access point to connect is in operating state.
 • Connection methods differ depending on the wireless access point. →  Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless access point.
I am having a problem connecting to my Windows 8 PC. The user name 
and password are not recognized.  • Depending on the OS version, on Windows 8, for example, there are two types of user account (local account/Microsoft account). 
→  Be sure to set the local account and use the user name and password for \
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The Wi-Fi connection is not recognizing my PC. • By default, the Wi-Fi connection uses the default workgroup name of “WORKGROUP”. If the name of the workgroup has been changed, it wil\
l not 
be recognized. 
→  Select [PC Connection] then [Change Workgroup Name] in the [Wi-Fi  Setup] to change the workgroup name to match that of your PC.
Transmission of the image fails midway. There is an image that could not 
be transmitted.  • Image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red.
 • Is the size of the image too large?→  Divide the motion picture using [Video Divide].
→  Reduce the image size at [Size], and then send.
 • File format of the picture that can be sent differs depending on the  destination. 
Sometimes focus adjustment with Auto Focus mode is difficult while 
recording 4K motion pictures.  • This may occur when taking a picture by reducing the Auto Focus speed in order to adjust the focus at high precision. This is not a malfunction.