Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx100 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Message displays
[Login failed. Please check Login ID and Password.]
 • Login ID or password for the “LUMIX CLUB” is not correct. Please enter it again. If you have forgotten the login ID or the password, there is information in the login screen of the “LUMIX CLUB” 
website.
[Some files cannot be sent because of destination limit

] / 
[Transfer completed. Some files are left because of destination limit.]
 • Check the file format of the image to send. • Sending motion pictures may fail if the file size is too large. Split the motion picture using [Video  Divide

]. (→214)
[Unavailable. Please set Login settings on LUMIX CLUB web site.]
 • Login to the “LUMIX CLUB” from your smartphone or PC, and set the login details of the  destination WEB service.
[Both picture and video sharing service cannot be selected together ]
 • WEB services designed only for pictures, and WEB services designed only for motion pictures 
cannot be selected at the same time. Deselect one of the services.
[Cannot get IP

 address. Please set wireless AP’s IP address setting to DHCP.]
 • Turn on DHCP

 settings of the IP address of the connected wireless access points.
[Cannot connect to server]
 • If a message is displaying asking to update the root certificate, agree to update the root certificate.      
						

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Message displays
 ■Others
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]     [This picture cannot be deleted]
 • Non-DCF pictures (→67)

 cannot be deleted.
→ 
 Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. 

(→26)
[Cannot be set on this picture]
 • [Print Set], [

Title Edit], [Text Stamp], and other functions cannot be used for pictures that are not 
compliant with the DCF standard  (→67).
[Please turn camera off and then on again]     [System Error]
 • The lens is not working correctly. →  Turn the camera on again. (Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still 
remains.)
[A

 folder cannot be created]
 • Folder numbers in use have reached 999.→  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera 

(→26). 
Folder number is reset to 100 when performing [No.Reset] (→50).
[Picture is displayed for 16:9 TV]     [Picture is displayed for 4:3 TV]
 • AV cable (optional) is connected to camera. →  To remove message immediately → Press [MENU/SET].
→  To change aspect ratio → Change [

TV Aspect] (→47).
 • USB connection cable (supplied) is only connected to camera.→  Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.
[Editing operation cannot proceed as information processing is ongoing. ]
 • If you display the playback screen when the camera contains many picture files, the acquiring 
information icon [  ] or [  ] may be displayed for a long time. While either one of 
these icons is displayed, some of the [
Playback] menus cannot be used.
→ 
 When the camera is turned off while information is being acquired, only the pictures whose 
information has been acquired up to that time are saved as a group. When the camera is turned 
on again, the camera once again begins acquiring information of the remaining pictures in the 
group.      
						

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Menu list
 [Rec]
You can perform settings such as picture size and flash (supplied/optional). • 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 menu is changed, the setting with the same 
name in other menu will also be changed automatically.
[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. →100
[Picture Size] Set the number of pixels. →108
[Quality] Set the compression rate used for storing pictures. →109
[AFS/AFF/AFC] Select how the focus is adjusted. →114
[Metering Mode] Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be 
changed.  →139
[Burst Rate] Sets the burst speed to be used for burst recording. →142
[Auto Bracket] Sets the Single/Burst setting, compensation range, and recording 
sequence of Auto Bracket. →146
[Self Timer] Sets the time before recording starts when you take a picture 
using the self-timer. →148
[Highlight Shadow] You can adjust the highlights and shadows in a picture while 
confirming the brightness of these areas on the screen. →102
[i.Dynamic] Correcting contrast and exposure. →111
[i.Resolution] Records still pictures with sharper outlines and the impression of 
high-resolution. →111
[Simultaneous record 
w/o filter] Sets whether to record pictures with Filter and those without Filter 
at the same time.
→91
[iHandheld Night 
Shot] Combines nightscape pictures recorded using high-speed burst 
recording into a single picture.
→78
[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.  →79
[HDR] The camera can combine 3 still pictures taken with different 
exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich 
gradation. →112
[Multi Exp.] You can create an effect similar to the operation of up to four times 
of exposure on a single picture. →159      
						

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[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. →153
[Stop Motion 
Animation] You can stitch still pictures to create stop motion animation.
→156
[Panorama Direction] You can set the recording direction to be used for recording 
panorama pictures. →150
[Shutter Type] You can take pictures using two types of shutter modes: the 
mechanical shutter and electronic shutter. →140
[Flash] Performs flash settings in accordance with the recording 
conditions. →180
[Red-Eye Removal] Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when 
recording with flash. →180
[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 
[
  ]. →137
[ISO Increments] Changes the ISO Sensitivity settings every 1/3 EV or 1 EV steps. →138
[Extended ISO
] You can extend the numeric values that can be set for ISO 
Sensitivity. →138
[Long Shtr NR] Eliminates the noise made when taking pictures at a slower shutter 
speed.  →113
[i.Zoom] Allows increasing the zoom ratio while suppressing the 
deterioration of picture quality. →172
[Digital Zoom] Improves the telephoto effect of your pictures. Note that enlarging 
will decrease picture quality. →173
[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. →113
[Stabilizer] Automatically detects jitter during recording and makes 
corrections. →168
[Face Recog.] Recognizes a registered face and automatically adjusts the focus 
and exposure for this face with higher priority. →162
[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. →165      
						

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Menu list
 [Motion Picture]
You can perform settings, such as recording format and quality, for recording motion 
pictures.
 • 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 menu is changed, the setting with the same 
name in other menu will also be changed automatically. 
For details, refer to the corresponding item of the [Rec] menu.
[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.  →195
[Rec Format] Sets the file format (AVCHD, MP4) of the motion picture to be 
recorded. →187
[Rec Quality] Sets the picture quality of the motion picture (size, frame rate, etc.) 
to be recorded. →187
[Picture Mode] Sets the recording method of still pictures to be taken while 
recording motion pictures. →198
[Continuous AF] Constantly adjusts the focus on a subject that is in focus. →189
[Mic Level Disp.] You can set whether or not to display the microphone level on the 
recording screen. →200
[Mic Level Adj.] You can adjust the audio input level in 4 steps. →200
[Wind Cut] If you hear wind noise during an audio recording, you can use 
[Wind Cut] to effectively reduce the wind noise. →200      
						

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 [Custom]
You can set operations of this unit, such as the screen display method and functions of a 
button, according to your preferences. You can also register the changed settings.
[Utilize Custom Set 
feature]Calls up the setting registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
→60
[Cust.Set Mem.] Registers the current camera settings as a custom setting. →60
[Silent Mode] Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time. →161
[AF/AE Lock] Performs the lock setting of the focus and/or exposure used for 
executing AF/AE lock. →133
[AF/AE Lock Hold] Sets the [AF/AE LOCK] button operation used for recording by 
fixing the focus and/or exposure. →133
[Shutter AF] Enables focus adjustment automatically when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway. →124
[Half Press Release] Enables shutter release when the shutter button is pressed 
halfway. →124
[Quick AF] Enables faster focusing when the shutter button is pressed. →124
[Eye Sensor AF] Automatically adjusts the focus when the eye sensor is activated. →55
[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 [
  ].→122
[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 [
  ].→122
[AF 
Assist Lamp] Illuminates the AF Assist Lamp when the shutter button is pressed 
halfway when it is too dark to facilitate focusing. →125
[Direct Focus Area] Moves the AF area or MF assist using the cursor button while 
recording. →123
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[Focus/Release 
Priority] Disables recording when a subject is out of focus.
→125
[AF+MF] Allows manual adjustment of the focus after AF is performed. →125
[MF Assist] Sets the display method for MF Assist (enlarged screen). →131
[MF Assist Display] Sets whether the Assist screen (enlarged screen) is to be enlarged 
on part of the screen or over the entire screen. →132
[MF Guide] Displays the MF guide used to check the direction of focus on the 
screen when the focus is manually adjusted. →129      
						

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[Peaking]When you perform Manual Focus operation, this function 
automatically adds color to the portions of the image that are in 
focus. →130
[Histogram] Sets whether to display the histogram. →64
[Guide Line] Sets the pattern of the guidelines to be displayed while recording. →65
[Highlight] Flashes the overexposed areas in black and white during [Auto 
Review] or playback. →72
[Zebra Pattern] Displays the area, where overexposure may occur, using a zebra 
pattern. →166
[Monochrome Live 
View] You can display the recording screen in black and white.
→167
[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.
→87
[Expo.Meter] Sets whether to display the exposure meter. →81
[Dial Guide] Sets whether to display the operation guide. →18
[LVF Disp.Style] Sets the viewfinder display method. →63
[Monitor Disp. Style] Switching the monitor display method. →62
[Monitor Info. Disp.] Switches the recording information screen of the monitor. →65
[Rec Area] Switching the angle of view setting used for recording still pictures 
and motion pictures. →192
[Remaining Disp.] Switching the display between the number of recordable pictures 
that you can take and the available recording time. →28
[Auto Review] Set the time to display the pictures you have taken after taking still 
pictures. →57
[Fn Button Set] You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons. →37
[Zoom lever] Switches the zoom lever operation setting. →175
[Control Ring] You can assign frequently-used functions to control ring. →40
[Zoom Resume] Retaining the zoom position when the camera is turned off. →175
[Q.MENU] Switches the method for setting Quick Menu items. →34
[iA Button Switch] Changes the operation method of the [iA] button used for switching 
to [Intelligent Auto] Mode. →75
[Video Button] Enabling/disabling the motion picture button. →192
[Eye Sensor] Setting the sensitivity of the eye sensor or setting to switch the 
display between the viewfinder and monitor. →55      
						

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 [Setup]
You can perform settings for convenience of use such as the clock setting and changing 
of the beep sounds. You can also perform Wi-Fi function related settings.
[Clock Set]Set time, date, and display format. →29
[World Time] Set the local time at travel destination. →41
[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. →42
[Wi-Fi] Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function.  →272
[Beep] Sets the beep sounds or shutter sounds. →43
[Live View Mode] Sets the display speed and picture quality of the screen (Live V
iew 
screen) when recording pictures. →43
[Monitor Display]/
[Viewfinder] Adjust brightness and color of the monitor or viewfinder.
→44
[Monitor Luminance] You can adjust the brightness of the monitor depending on how 
bright it is around the camera. →45
[Sleep Mode] The camera automatically turns off if no operation is performed for 
a preset period of time. →46
[USB Mode] Select communication method for when connecting camera to a 
computer or printer with USB connection cable (supplied). →47
[TV Connection] Change the settings to be used when the camera is connected to 
a TV or other device. →47
[Menu Resume] Save the last operated menu position. →49
[Menu Background] Set the background color for the menu screen. →49
[Menu Information] Explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the 
menu screen. →49
[Language] Set the language displayed on the screen. →49
[Version Disp.] Check the firmware version of the camera or supplied flash (when 
the flash is attached). →50
[Self Timer Auto Off] The self-timer is canceled if the unit is turned off. →50
[No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers. →50
[Reset] Reset to the default settings. →50
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings] Return [Wi-Fi] settings to default settings. →51
[Format] Format (initialize) a memory card. →26      
						

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 [Playback]
You can specify picture protection, resizing, print settings, and other settings for pictures 
you have taken.
[Slide Show]Automatically play pictures in order. →204
[Playback Mode] You can narrow down the pictures to be displayed with set filters, 
such as categories or favorite pictures. →206
[Location Logging] You can write location information (longitude/latitude) sent from the 
smartphone to the pictures.  →207
[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. →208
[Title Edit] Allows characters (comments) to be entered on a recorded picture. →211
[Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date and time, names, travel 
destination, travel dates, etc. on the recorded still pictures. →212
[Video Divide] A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. →214
[Time Lapse Video] You can create a motion picture from the pictures in a group that 
was recorded using [Time Lapse Shot]. →215
[Stop Motion Video] You can create a motion picture from the pictures in a group that 
was recorded using [Stop Motion Animation]. →215
[Resize] Picture size can be reduced. →216
[Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. →217
[Rotate] Manually rotate pictures by 90°. →218
[Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait pictures. →218
[Favorite] Allows a label to be assigned to a picture with a mark to set it as 
your favorite picture. →219
[Print Set] Sets the pictures and the number of pictures to be printed. →220
[Protect] Set protection to prevent deletion of pictures by mistake. →221
[Face Rec Edit] Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken 
Face Recognition. →222
[Picture Sort] You can set the display sequence used for playing back pictures 
on this unit. →223
[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]. →223      
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
 Try checking these items (→310 - 325) first.
If the problem persists,   Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue (→50) . (Note that 
except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values at 
the time of purchase.)
  Also, see the Panasonic support site for the latest support information.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/  
(This site is available in English only.)
 ■Battery, power
Camera does not work even if the camera is turned on.
 • Battery is not inserted correctly (→24)

, or needs recharging.
Camera switches off as soon as the camera is turned on.
 • Battery needs recharging.
This unit is turned off automatically.
 • [Sleep Mode

] is activated. (→46)
 • If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA

 Link (HDMI) with an HDMI micro cable and turn off 
the TV with the remote control for the TV, this unit also turns off.
→ 
 If you are not using VIERA Link (HDMI), set [VIERA

 Link] to [OFF]. (→49)
The battery runs down quickly.
 • The Wi-Fi connection has been on for a long time. →  The battery is used up faster with a Wi-Fi connection. T

urn off the camera as often as possible 
using [Sleep Mode] (→46) or other methods.