Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx100 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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External Flash (optional)
When you use the flashes (optional: DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360L, or DMW-FL580L), a 
wider effective flash range is provided than with the flash (supplied).
Preparation
Set the camera [ON/OFF] switch to [OFF].
Removing the hot shoe cover
The hot shoe cover is already attached to the hot shoe at the time of purchase.
Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the 
direction indicated by arrow 
 while pressing 
it in the direction indicated by arrow 
 
 • Be sure to attach the hot shoe cover when the hot shoe 
is not in use.
 •Keep the hot shoe cover safely after removing it so that 
you do not lose it.
 ■Using the flash (DMW-FL360L: optional)
  Attach the external flash to the hot shoe and then turn on the camera and the external 
flash
  Set the menu
 →  [Rec] → [Flash]
  Press   to select [Flash Mode] and press [MENU/SET]  Press   to select the item and press [MENU/SET] • While the external flash is connected, the following icons are displayed. : External flash Forced ON : External flash Red-Eye Removal Forced ON* : External flash Slow Sync. : External flash Red-Eye Removal Slow Sync.* :
External flash Forced OFF • Signal-flashing with wireless flashes is also disabled.
*  When the flash mode is set to [AUTO] or [MANUAL] on the external flash, you cannot select 
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When using other commercially available external flashes that don’t 
offer direct communication with the camera (DMC-LX100)
 • It is necessary to set the exposure on the external flash when it is used. When you use an external flash in Auto Mode, use an external flash that allows you to set the aperture 
value and ISO Sensitivity to match the same settings on the camera.
 • Set the camera to [Aperture-Priority

] Mode or [Manual Exposure] Mode and then set the 
same aperture value and ISO Sensitivity on the external flash. (The proper exposure 
cannot be achieved because the aperture value changes in [Shutter-Priority] Mode. The 
light of the external flash cannot be properly adjusted since the aperture value cannot 
be fixed in [Program AE] Mode.)
 ●You can set the aperture value, shutter speed and ISO Sensitivity on the camera even when the 
external flash is attached.
 ●Some commercially available external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or 
reversed polarity. If such flashes are used, they could cause a malfunction or hinder normal 
operation of the camera. 
 ●If you use commercially available external flashes (with communication functions) other than the 
ones compatible with this unit, they may not operate normally or they may be damaged. Do not 
use them.
 ●Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter the external flash mode when the 
external flash is attached. When you are not using the external flash, detach it.
 ●When the external flash is attached, the camera will become unstable, and therefore we 
recommend using a tripod to take pictures. 
 ●Detach the external flash when you carry the camera. ●Be sure to hold both the camera and the external flash when it is attached to the camera. If you 
hold only the external flash, it could become detached from the camera.
 ●If the White Balance is set to [  ] when the external flash is used, perform fine adjustment of the 
White Balance if the recording results are not satisfactory . (→105)
 ●If you take pictures close to the subject while taking wide-angle pictures, the light of the flash is 
obstructed by the lens and the bottom of the screen may be dark.
 ●Refer to (→184) about the settings for the wireless flash. ●Refer to the operating instructions of the external flash for further details. 
Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) 
instead of the battery
By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play 
back without worrying about the remaining battery charge.
The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic  AC adaptor.
 ●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). ●Also read the AC adaptor and DC coupler operating instructions.      
						

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 • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [  ] (monitor 
style) in the monitor.
In recording
* [m] and [s] indicate “minute” and “second”.
    Recording Mode  (→59)
Motion picture recording mode 
(→58)
   Motion picture recording mode 
when [4K PHOTO] is set to 
[ON] (→195)
Custom Set (→60)Panorama picture recording 
mode (→150)
      [Photo Style] (→100)
    Flash Mode (→180, 291) Flash (→182, 184)
0077007100AA[Rec Format]/[Rec Quality] 
(→187)
Aspect Ratio/[Picture Size] 
(→108)
Card (displayed only during 
recording) (→25)
→ ← ↑ ↓ Panorama Direction (→150)
EXPS Types of picture effects (Filter) 
(→89)
Picture effect (Filter) 
adjustment display 
(→91)
XXmXXsElapsed recording time* 
(→190)
Simultaneous recording 
indicator  (→198)
Automatic switching between 
viewfinder and monitor  (→54)
 [Peaking] (→130)[Highlight Shadow] (→102)[HDR] (→112)[Multi Exp.] (→159)
Electronic shutter (→140)        
						

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  [Quality] (→109)AFS AFF AFC MFFocus Mode (→114)
     AF Mode (→115)
[Face Recog.] (→162)
AFL AF Lock (→133)
   Burst (→142)[Auto Bracket] (→145)[Aspect Bracket] (→147)
  Self-timer (→148)
   Panorama Direction (→150)
Remaining battery (→21)Picture Mode (Still picture 
priorities) (→198)
Macro recording (→126)
Stabilizer (→168)
Jitter alert (→168)
Recording state (Flashes red.)/
Focus (Lights green.)  (→56)
Focus (Under low illumination) 
(→56)
Wi-Fi connection status
[4K PHOTO] marker (→196)
[Time Lapse Shot] (→153)[Stop Motion Animation] 
(→156)
Histogram (→64)        
						

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Destination settings / Travel elapsed days*2 
(→42)
Name
*2 (→165)
Age in years/months*2 (→165)
Current date/time*2
World time*2:  (→41)
AF area (→56, 121)
Spot metering target (→139)
  Self-timer*3 (→148)[Silent Mode] (→161)[Mic Level Disp.] (→200)
AEL AE Lock (→133)
  [Metering Mode] (→139)Program Shift (→81)
1.7 Aperture value (→56) 60 Shutter speed (→56)
Exposure compensation value 
(→135)
Manual Exposure Assist (→87)
ISO Sensitivity  (→136)
[Dial Guide] (→18)
White Balance Bracket  (→106)
White Balance Fine Adjustment 
(→105)
      White Balance (→103)
98 Number of recordable 
pictures
*4 (→27)
R8m30s Available recording time*1*4 
(→27)
Exposure meter (→81)
Zoom (→170, 174)
*1   [m] and [s] indicate “minute” and “second”.*2   This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after 
switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode.
*3   This is displayed during countdown.*4   It is possible to switch the display between the number of recordable pictures and available 
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    Recording Mode (→59)
Program Shift (→81)
Motion picture recording mode 
(→58)
   Motion picture recording mode 
when [4K PHOTO] is set to 
[ON] (→195)
Custom Set (→60)Panorama picture recording 
mode (→150)
F1.7 Aperture value (→56) 1/60 Shutter speed (→56)
T (time) recording  (→87)Remaining battery (→21)Card (displayed only during 
motion picture recording) 
(→25)
ISO Sensitivity (→136)
Exposure compensation value 
(→135)
Manual Exposure Assist (→87)
    Flash Mode (→180, 291)  Flash (→182, 184)
Single (→141)
   Burst (→142)[Auto Bracket] (→145)
[Aspect Bracket] (→147)
  Self-timer (→148)
   Panorama Direction (→150)
AFS AFF AFC MFFocus Mode  (→114)
     AF Mode (→115)
  [Quality] (→109)
0077007100AA[Rec Format]/[Rec Quality] 
(→187)
Aspect Ratio/[Picture Size] 
(→108)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi  (→225)
Function button setting  (→37)
      [Photo Style] (→100)
AWB       White Balance (→103)
[i.Dynamic] (→111)
  [Metering Mode] (→139)
98 Number of recordable pictures 
(→27)
R8m30s Available recording time
* 
(→27)
 ■On-monitor recording information
*
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15 pic.15 pic.
1ST DAY1ST DAY
11 months 30 days11 months 30 days
In playback
   Playback Mode (→206)
Protected picture (→221)
Number of prints (→220)
With location information 
(→207)
Favorites (→219)Cable disconnect prohibit icon 
(→287)
Motion picture playback  (→70)Panorama picture playback 
(→152)
Continuous playback of burst 
picture group (→201)
Continuous playback of Time 
Lapse Shot picture group 
(→201)
Continuous playback of stop 
motion animation group (→201)
Text stamped display (→212)
XXmXXs Elapsed playback time*1 (→70)
Aspect Ratio/[Picture Size] 
(→108)
0077007100AA[Rec Format]/[Rec Quality] 
(→187)
  [Quality] (→109)Remaining battery (→21)
1/98 Picture number/Total pictures
15 pic. Number of pictures in burst
XXmXXs Motion picture recording time
*1 
(→70)
Acquiring information icon 
(→302)
 1ST DAY Travel elapsed days (→42)Upload (Wi-Fi) icon 
(→254)
Submenu icon (→202, 254)
[Silent Mode] (→161)11 months 30 daysAge in years/months (→165)
Name*2 (→164, 165)
Location*2 (→42)
Title*2 (→211)
Recording information*3
*1   [m] and [s] indicate “minute” and “second”.*2   The displaying is performed in the following 
priority order: title, travel destination, name 
(babies and pets), and name ([Face Recog.]). 
*3   This is not displayed for motion pictures 
recorded in [AVCHD].       
						

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Recording information
[i.Dynamic]*1 (→111)
[HDR]*2 (→112)
[i.Resolution] (→111)
4K motion picture recorded by 
setting [4K PHOTO] to [ON] or 
a still picture captured from 
that 4K motion picture  (→195)
Recording date/time
World time (→41)
Aspect Ratio/[Picture Size] 
(→108)
  [Quality] (→109)
0077007100AA[Rec Format]/[Rec Quality] 
(→187)
[Color Space]*2 (→113)
100-0001 Folder/File number*1 (→285)
 ■Detailed information display
Histogram (→64)
Recording information*1
1/98 Picture number/Total pictures
100-0001 Folder/File number*1 (→285)
*1 This is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].*2 This is not displayed for motion pictures.
 ■Histgram display      
						

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Message displays
The following explains the meaning of major messages displayed on the monitor or 
viewfinder, and how to respond to them.
 ■Memory cards
[Memory Card Error]     [Format this card?]
 • The card format cannot be used with this camera.→  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. 

(→26)
[Insert SD card again]     [Try another card]
 • Access to card has failed. →  Insert card again. • Try with a dif

ferent card.
[Read Error] / [Write Error]     [Please check the card]
 • Data read has failed. →  Check whether card has been inserted correctly  (→24) • Data write has failed.
→  Turn of

f the camera and remove the card. Reinsert the card and turn the camera on again. 
 • Card may possibly be damaged.→  Try with a dif

ferent card.
[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the card ]
 • The speed class of a required card varies depending on [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality] of a motion 
picture. Be sure to use a card of the recommended speed class. For details, refer to “About the 
motion picture recording and speed class”  (→25)

.
→ 
 If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class  (→25)

, the data 
writing speed has dropped. If this happens, we recommend backing up the data on the memory 
card and formatting it (→26).
[Memory Card Error]     [This memory card cannot be used]
 • Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card.
[Cannot record due to incompatible format(NTSC/P

AL) data on this card.]
 • Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (→26)→  Insert a different card.      
						

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 ■Battery
[This battery cannot be used]
 • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. • Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty.→  Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.
 ■Wi-Fi function
[Failed to connect wireless access point] / [Connection failed] / [No destination found]
 • Check following regarding the wireless access point.→  The wireless access point information set on this unit is wrong. Check the authentication type, 
encryption type, and encryption key. 

(→266)
→ 
 Power of the wireless access point is not turned on.
→  Setting of the wireless access point is not supported by this unit. • Check the network setting of the destination. • Radio waves from other devices may block the connection to a wireless access point.  →  Check other devices that are connected to the wireless access point and devices that use the 
2.4 GHz band.
[No picture to send

]
 • This is displayed when there is no image to transmit due to the restriction of the destination. Check the file type of the image to transmit. (→239, 243, 244, 247, 251, 255)
[Connection failed. Please retry in a few minutes.

] / [Network disconnected. Transfer stopped.]
 • Radio waves from the wireless access point are getting weak. →  Perform the connection closer to the wireless access point. • There is no reply from the server or it has exceeded the communication processing time. →  Try again after a while. • Depending on the wireless access point, connection may be automatically disconnected after specific time has passed. 
→ 
 Reconnect the connection again.
[Upload to the Cloud Folder is available after Cloud Sync settings have been set up on 
downloadable devices such as PCs or smartphones.

]
 • Devices that download images from a cloud folder are not registered. • Perform Cloud Sync setting. Configure the settings on a PC with “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” or on a smartphone with “Image App”. For details on [Cloud Sync. Service

], refer to (→255).
[Connection failed]
 • Check following regarding the smartphones you intend to connect. →  The smartphone does not operate.
→  Change the access point to connect to in the smartphone Wi-Fi settings to this camera.
→  There is no free storage space on the smartphone.