Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx2 Operating Instructions

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14 Aspect ratio switch (P60)
15 Zoom Lever (P32)
16 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P50)
17 Flash Open Switch (P43)
18 Speaker (P80)
19 Microphone (P75, 87)
20 Mode Dial (P6)
21 Shutter Button (P26, 75)
22 Camera Switch (P20)
23 Lens Cap/Strap Eyelet (P19)
24 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (P107, 110, 
114)
25 [DC IN] Socket (P107, 110)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).
• This camera cannot charge the 
battery even though the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5; optional) is connected to 
it.
26 Terminal Cover
27 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16)
28 Tripod Receptacle
• When you use a tripod, make sure the 
tripod is stable with the camera 
attached to it.14 15 16
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Quick Guide
This is the overview of the procedure to 
record pictures with this camera. For each 
operation, be sure to refer to the 
corresponding pages.
1Charge the battery. (P13)
• The battery is not charged when the 
camera is shipped. Charge the 
battery before use.
A: Open until it clicks.
2Insert the battery and the card. 
(P15, 16)
• When you do not use the card 
(optional), you can record or play 
back pictures on the built-in memory 
(P17). Refer to P18 when you use a 
card.
3Turn the camera on to take 
pictures.
• Set the clock. (P20)
1 Set the mode dial to [L].
2 Open the flash. (When using the 
flash) (P43)
3 Press the shutter button to take 
pictures. (P26)
4Play back the pictures.
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 Set the mode dial to [Q].
2 Select the picture you want to view. 
(P36)
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Charging the Battery with the Charger
The battery is not charged when the 
camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
1Attach the battery with attention 
to the direction of the battery.
2Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
• When the [CHARGE] indicator A lights 
in green, charging starts.
• When the [CHARGE] indicator 
A turns 
off (in about 130 minutes), charging is 
completed.
• Refer to P14 when the [CHARGE] 
indicator blinks.
B: Open until it clicks.
3Detach the battery after charging 
is complete.
• After charging is completed, be sure to 
disconnect the charger from the electrical 
outlet.
• The battery becomes warm after use/
charge or during charge. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. However, this 
is not a malfunction with the camera.
• The battery will discharge if left for a long 
time after charging. Recharge it.
• You can recharge the consumed portion 
before exhausting the remaining charge.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• Charge the battery with the charger 
indoors.
• Do not disassemble or modify the 
charger.
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About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)
nBattery indication
The remaining battery power appears on the screen. 
[It does not appear when you use the camera along 
with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).]
• The battery indication turns red and blinks. 
(The status indicator blinks when the LCD 
monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or 
replace it with fully charged battery.
nThe lifetime of the battery
The number of recordable pictures by 
CIPA standards (In Program AE mode)
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & 
Imaging Products Association].
(Recording conditions by CIPA standards)
• Temperature: 23°C (73.4°F)/
Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (Not 
supplied: 16 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• 
Recording starts 30 seconds after the 
camera is turned on. (When the optical 
image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1])
• Record once every 30 seconds, with full 
flash every other recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to 
Wide and vice versa in every recording.
• 
Turn the camera off every 10 recordings./Leaving 
the camera until the battery is cooled down.
Note:When the Power LCD function or high 
angle function (P41) is used, the number 
of recordable pictures decreases.
nPlayback time
The number of recordable pictures and 
playback time will vary depending on the 
operating conditions and storing condition 
of the battery.
nCharging
Charging time and the number of 
recordable pictures with the optional 
battery pack (CGA-S005A) are the same 
as the above.
• When charging starts, the [CHARGE] 
indicator lights.
nWhen the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
• The battery is over discharged 
(discharged excessively). In a while, 
[CHARGE] indicator will light up and 
normal charging will start.
• When the battery temperature is 
excessively high or low, [CHARGE] 
indicator flashes and the charging time 
will be longer than normal.
• The terminals of the charger or the battery 
are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a 
dry cloth.
• When the operating time of the camera 
becomes extremely short even after 
properly charging the battery, the life of 
the battery may have expired. Buy a new 
battery.
nCharging conditions
• Charge the battery under temperature of 
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). (Battery 
temperature should be the same.)
• The performance of the battery may be 
temporarily deteriorated and the 
operating time may become shorter in low 
temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/
snowboarding).
Number of 
recordable picturesApprox. 300 pictures 
(Approx. 150 min.)
The actual number of pictures you can take 
depends on the interval you leave between 
shooting. The number of shots reduces 
proportionately to the interval you leave.
[e.g. When recording once every 2 
minutes, the number of recordable 
pictures decreases to about 75.]
Playback time Approx. 300 min.
Charging time Approx. 130 min. 
						

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Inserting/Removing the Battery
• Check that the camera is turned off and 
that the lens is retracted.
• Close the flash.
1Slide the card/battery door to 
open it.
• Always use genuine Panasonic 
batteries (CGA-S005A).
2Insert:
Insert the charged battery paying 
attention to the direction of the 
battery.
Remove:
Slide the lock A to remove the battery.
31 Close the card/battery door.
2 Slide the card/battery door to 
the end and then close it firmly.
• Remove the battery after use. Store the 
removed battery in the battery carrying 
case (supplied). (P9)
• When fully charged battery has been 
inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock 
setting is stored (in the camera) for at 
least 3 months even if the battery is 
removed. (The storing may be shorter if 
the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If 
more than 3 months have passed, the 
clock setting will be lost. In this case, set 
the clock again. (P20)
• Do not remove the card or the battery 
while the camera accesses the built-in 
memory or a card. The data may be 
damaged. (P17)
• Remove the battery after turning the 
camera off and making sure the LCD 
monitor and the status indicator 
(green) are off. Otherwise, the settings 
on the camera may not be stored 
properly.
• The supplied battery is designed only 
for use with this camera. Do not use it 
with any other equipment.
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Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)
• Check that the camera is turned off and 
that the lens is retracted.
• Prepare an SD Memory Card (optional), 
an SDHC Memory Card (optional) or a 
MultiMediaCard (optional).
• Close the flash.
• You can record or play back pictures 
on the built-in memory when you are 
not using a card. (P17)
1Slide the card/battery door to 
open it.
2Insert:
Insert the card with the label side 
facing the back of the camera until it 
clicks and locks.
Remove:
Push the card until it clicks, then pull 
the card out upright.
• Check the direction of the card.
• Do not touch the connection terminals on 
the back side of the card.
• The card may be damaged if it is not fully 
inserted.
31 Close the card/battery door.
2 Slide the card/battery door to 
the end and then close it firmly.
• If the card/battery door cannot be 
completely closed, remove the card, 
check its direction and insert it again.
• The card and the data may be damaged 
if it is inserted or removed while the 
camera is on.
• We recommend using Panasonic’s SD 
Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card.
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
nBuilt-in Memory [ ]
You can record or play back pictures on 
the built-in memory when you are not 
using a card.
• The built-in memory capacity is about 
13 MB.
• Picture size is fixed to QVGA (320×240 
pixels) when recording motion 
pictures to the built-in memory. (P75)
nCard [ ]
You can record or play back pictures on 
a card.
(The built-in memory cannot be used 
when a card is inserted.)
nAccess to the built-in memory or the 
card
• The access indication (
B or D) lights red 
when pictures are being recorded on the 
built-in memory (or the card).
• Do not do the following when the access 
indication lights, pictures are being read 
or deleted or the built-in memory (or the 
card) is being formatted (P106).
– Turn the camera off.
– Remove the battery or the card (if used).
– Shake or impact the camera.
– Disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; 
optional). (when using the AC adaptor)
The card or the data may be damaged and 
the camera may not operate normally.Icons displayed on the screen:
A: When using the built-in memory
B: When accessing the built-in memory
C: When using the card
D: When accessing the card
• Picture data recorded on the built-in 
memory or a card can be copied from 
the built-in memory to the card or vice 
versa. (P105)
• The built-in memory (about 13 MB) can 
be used as a temporary storage device 
when the card being used becomes 
full.
• The access time for the built-in memory 
may be longer than the access time for a 
card. (Max. about 7 sec.)
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nAbout SD Memory Card (optional), 
SDHC Memory Card (optional) and 
MultiMediaCard (optional)
• The SD Memory Card, the SDHC 
Memory Card and the MultiMediaCard 
are small, lightweight, removable external 
memory cards.
• The SDHC Memory Card is a memory 
card standard decided by the SD 
Association in 2006 for high capacity 
memory cards more than 2 GB.
• The reading/writing speed of the SD 
Memory Card and the SDHC Memory 
Card is fast. The SD Memory Card and 
the SDHC Memory Card are equipped 
with a Write-Protect switch E that can 
inhibit writing and formatting. (When the 
switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not 
possible to write or delete data on the 
card and format it. When the switch is 
unlocked, these functions become 
available.)
Please confirm the latest information on the 
following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
 (This site is in English only.)
• Refer to page 128 for the number of 
recordable pictures and available 
recording time on a card.
• This unit supports SD Memory Cards 
formatted in the FAT12 and FAT16 
systems that comply with SD Memory 
Card Specifications. It also supports 
SDHC Memory Cards formatted in the 
FAT32 system.• This unit (SDHC compliant equipment) 
supports both SD Memory Cards and 
SDHC Memory Cards. You can use 
SDHC Memory Cards on equipment that 
supports them. You cannot use SDHC 
Memory Cards on equipment that 
supports SD Memory Cards only. (When 
you use SDHC Memory Cards on other 
equipment, make sure to read the 
equipment’s operating instructions.)
• This unit does not support recording 
motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. We 
recommend using High Speed SD 
Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards 
when recording motion pictures (P75).
nAbout handling a card
Save important data in such places as your 
PC (P107) as well. Electromagnetic waves, 
static electricity, unit malfunctions, card 
damages and other factors may destroy or 
erase data.
• If the card was formatted on a PC or other 
equipment, format it again on the camera. 
(P106)
• The reading/writing speed of a 
MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD 
Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is 
used, the performance of certain features 
may be slightly slower than advertised.
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing. SD Memory Card
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Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap
nLens Cap (supplied)
1Remove the lens cap.
2Pass the string through the hole 
on the lens cap.
3Pass the string through the hole 
on the camera.
4Attach the lens cap.
nStrap (supplied)
1Pass the strap through the hole at 
the Strap Eyelet.
• Check that the strap is firmly attached to 
the camera.
• When you turn the camera off, carry the 
camera or play back the pictures, attach 
the lens cap to protect the surface of the 
lens.
• Detach the lens cap before turning on the 
camera in the recording mode.
• When the mode dial is set to one of the 
recording modes and the camera is 
turned on with the lens cap attached, the 
message [REMOVE LENS CAP AND 
PRESS q BUTTON] appears. After 
removing the lens cap, press the q cursor 
button.
• Be careful not to lose the lens cap.
• When detaching the strap, use a pointed 
object to loosen the knot and then detach 
it.
• When using the lens cap and the strap at 
the same time, attach the strap before the 
lens cap. If you attach the lens cap first, it 
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
nInitial setting
The clock is not set when the camera is 
shipped. When you turn the camera on, the 
following screen appears.
A: [MENU/SET] button
B: Cursor buttons
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press e/r/w/q to select the date 
and time.
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: Time at the home area
D: Time at the travel destination (P72)
• w/q: Select the desired item.
• e/r: Set date and time.
• Refer to [WORLD TIME] (P72) for 
information about setting the local time at 
the travel destination area.
• You can press [A] to cancel the operation 
without setting the clock.
3Press [MENU/SET] several times 
to close the menu.
• You can also press the joystick to close 
the menu.
• Turn the camera off after finishing setting 
the clock. Then turn it on and check that 
the clock setting is correct.
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press e/r to select [CLOCK SET] (P93).
3Press q and perform the above steps 2 
and 3 for setting.
• You can set the clock from the setup 
menu (P21) while in playback mode [Q].
• You can use both the cursor buttons and 
joystick for this operation.
• When a fully charged battery has been 
inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock 
setting is stored (in the camera) for at 
least 3 months even if the battery is 
removed.
• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. 
The 24-hour system is used.
• If you do not set the date, the date cannot 
be printed when you go to a photo studio 
for digital printing. (P100)
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