Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx2 Operating Instructions

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AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/AE: Auto exposure)
Locking the focus with [AF/AE LOCK] button 
is useful when the subject is outside the AF 
area or when the subject in extremely high 
contrast prevents the camera from obtaining 
the appropriate exposure.
AF: Through this function, the camera 
automatically focuses on the subject.
AE: Through this function, the camera 
judges brightness of the subject and 
automatically selects the exposure.
nSetting the items to lock
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press e/r to select [AF/AE 
LOCK] and press q.
3Press e/r to select the item and 
press [MENU/SET].
• AF : Auto focus locked
• AE : Auto exposure locked
• AF/AE : Both locked
4Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also close the menu by 
pressing the shutter button halfway.
• You can also use the joystick to perform 
steps 2 to 4.
nRecording pictures
1Aim the AF area at the subject.
2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK].
AAF-L: only the focus is locked (AF)
AE-L: only the exposure is locked (AE)
: both the focus and the exposure 
are locked (AF/AE)
• Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] again to 
unlock.
3Move the camera back to the shot you want 
to take and press the shutter button fully.
• The exposure remains the same even if 
brightness of the subject changes.
• While using AE Lock, you can still refocus 
by pressing the shutter button halfway.
• While using AE Lock, you can still set the 
Program shift. (P27)
• 
You can not use AE Lock in manual exposure 
mode, scene mode or motion picture mode.
• Only the AE lock is effective when you are 
using manual focus.
OFF
OFF
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MENU
AF/AEAE AF
AF-L
AE-LREC
SELECT SETAF/AE LOCK
D.ZOOM
COL.EFFECT
PICT.ADJ.
FLIP ANIM.
To select To set and to close
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AF-L
AE-L
AF-L
AE-L
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Scene mode
When you select a scene mode to match 
the subject and recording situation, the 
camera sets the optimal exposure and hue 
to obtain the desired picture.
• Refer to P63 to 69 for each scene menu.
1Press e/r to select the scene 
mode.
• Press r at A to switch to the next menu 
screen.
• If [SCENE MODE] menu does not 
appear, press [MENU/SET] to display 
the [SCENE MODE] menu.
• When you press q, explanations about 
each scene mode are displayed. (When 
you press w, the screen returns to the 
[SCENE MODE] menu.)
2Press [MENU/SET].
nAbout the menu screen items
• There are 5 menu screens (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 
4/5 and 5/5).
• You can switch menu screens from any 
menu item by rotating the zoom lever.nAbout menu operations using the 
joystick
You can also use the joystick for menu 
operations.
1Move the joystick e/r to select the 
scene mode.
• When you move the joystick q, 
explanations about each scene mode 
are displayed. (When you move the 
joystick w, the screen returns to the 
[SCENE MODE] menu.)
2Press the joystick to set the mode.
• The color of the picture may seem strange 
if you use a scene mode that is unsuitable 
for the shot.
• Use exposure compensation to adjust the 
brightness of pictures you take. (P48) 
(However, the exposure cannot be 
compensated in [STARRY SKY].)
• Press w and then press e/r in the 
[SCENE MODE] menu to select either the 
[REC] menu icon [ ] (P81) or the 
[SETUP] menu icon [ ] (P21) and set the 
desired items.
• The following cannot be set in scene 
mode because the camera automatically 
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
–[W.BALANCE] (P82)
–[SENSITIVITY] (P84) 
–[METERING MODE] (P88)
–[COL.EFFECT] (P91)
–[PICT.ADJ.] (P91)
MENU
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5
SCNPORTRAIT
SOFT SKIN
SCENERY
SPORTS
SELECT
SET
SCENE MODE
MENU
1
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5SCNPORTRAIT
SOFT SKIN
SCENERY
SPORTS
SELECT SETSCENE MODE
MENU
2
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5SCNNIGHT PORTRAIT
NIGHT SCENERY
SELF PORTRAIT
FOOD
SELECT SETSCENE MODE
MENU
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5SCN
SELECT SETSCENE MODE
PARTY
CANDLE LIGHT
FIREWORKS
STARRY SKYMENU
4
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5SCN
SELECT SETSCENE MODE
BEACH
AERIAL PHOTO
SNOW
HIGH SENS.MENU
5
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5SCN
SELECT SETSCENE MODE
BABY1
BABY2
MENU
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SCNPORTRAIT
SOFT SKIN
SCENERY
SPORTS
SELECT
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) 
The background is blurred and the person 
stands out with a healthier complexion.
nTechnique for Portrait mode
To make this mode more effective:
1Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible.2Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective.
• 
This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime.• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. 
The camera detects the face or skin area to 
achieve a smoother appearance of the skin 
than portrait mode. Use this mode when 
taking portraits from the chest up.
nTechnique for Soft skin mode
To make this mode more effective:
1Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible.2Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective.
• 
This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime.• If there are other flesh-colored elements 
in the shot, they will also be softened.
• The effect may not be as obvious if there 
isn’t enough light.
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
 
This mode allows you to take a picture of a 
wide landscape. The camera focuses on a 
distant subject preferentially.
• Slide the focus switch to [AF].
• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to Z.
• 
The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [v].• The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. 
This mode allows you to take pictures of a 
fast moving subject. (e.g. When taking 
pictures of outdoor sports.)
nTechnique for Sports mode
This mode is more effective when taking 
pictures in the daytime on a clear day.
• Slide the focus switch to [AF].
• This mode is suitable for outdoors in the 
daytime, keeping 5 m (16.4 feet) or more 
away from the subject.
• The [ ] function allows you to 
automatically increase the ISO sensitivity 
for preventing jitter when taking pictures 
of a fast moving subject indoors.
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ ].
• The auto bracket setting is disabled.
• The digital zoom is fixed to [OFF].
MENUSET
Por trait mode
Soft skin mode
T
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e
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Scenery mode
Sports mode
V
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U
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ISO
ISO 
						

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) 
The subject can be recorded with 
brightness in real life by using the flash and 
the slow shutter speed.
nTechnique for Night portrait mode
• Open the flash. (P43)
• Due to the slow shutter speed, use a 
tripod and the self-timer (P47) for best 
results.
• Keep the subject still for about 1 second 
after taking a picture.
• We recommend taking pictures by rotating 
the zoom lever to Wide (1×), and being at 
a distance about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject.
• The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 
5 m (16.4 feet). (See page 45 for details 
about available flash range to take 
pictures.) 
• Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
• The shutter may be kept closed (max. 
about 1 sec.) after taking a picture 
because of signal processing. This is not 
a malfunction.
• When you take pictures in dark places, 
noises may become visible.
• When using the flash, Slow sync./Red-eye 
reduction [u] is selected and the 
flash is activated every time.
• You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this 
mode.
 
This mode allows you to take a picture of a 
nightscape. The landscape can be 
recorded vividly by using the slow shutter 
speed.
nTechnique for Night scenery mode
• Slide the focus switch to [AF].
• Use a tripod as the shutter may be open 
for as long as 8 seconds. Use the self-
timer for best results. (P47)
• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to Z.
• The shutter may be kept closed (max. 
about 8 seconds) after taking a picture 
because of signal processing. This is not 
a malfunction.
• When you take pictures in dark places, 
noise may become visible.
• The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[v].
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
• The settings on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
• You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this 
mode.
This mode allows you to take a picture of 
yourself.
nTechnique for Self-portrait mode
When you are focused by pressing the 
shutter button halfway, the self-timer 
indicator lights up. Fix the camera firmly 
and then press the shutter button fully.
MENUSET
Night portrait modeX
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Night scenery mode
Self portrait mode
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 Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62)
• A blinking self-timer lamp indicates that 
the camera has not focused. Press the 
shutter button halfway again to focus.
• The captured picture automatically 
appears for about 10 seconds on the LCD 
monitor for reviewing. Refer to P35 for 
operations on the review function.
• When the picture may be blurred by slow 
shutter speed, we recommend using the 2 
seconds self-timer. (P47)
• The available focus range is 30 cm (0.98 
feet) to 70 cm (2.3 feet).
• You can take a picture of yourself with 
audio (P87). In this time, the self-timer 
indicator lights up while recording the 
audio.
• When you select self-portrait mode [c], 
the zoom lever is automatically moved to 
Wide (1×). If you rotate the zoom lever, it 
will become difficult to focus.
• The self-timer can be set to [OFF] or 
[2SEC.]. (P47) When you set to [2SEC.], it 
is kept until the camera is turned off or the 
mode dial is rotated.
• The stabilizer function is fixed to 
[MODE2]. (P50)
• The AF mode is fixed to 9-area-focusing. 
(P88)
• The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled. 
Use this mode to take pictures of food in 
restaurants, irrespective of the lighting, so that 
the natural colors of the subject come out.
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) 
(Wide)/30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to Z.
Select this mode when you want to take 
pictures at wedding receptions, indoor 
parties, etc. Both the people and the 
background can be recorded with 
brightness in real life by using the flash and 
slowing down the shutter speed.
nTechnique for Party mode
• Open the flash. (P43)
• Due to the slow shutter speed, use a 
tripod and the self-timer (P47) for best 
results.
• We recommend taking pictures by rotating 
the zoom lever to Wide (1×), and being at 
a distance about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject.
• The flash setting can be set to Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [q] or Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [u].
MENUSET
Food mode
Par ty mode
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) 
Use this mode to get the most from the 
mood created by candlelight.
nTechnique for Candle light mode
• This is most effective if you don’t use the 
flash.
• Use a tripod and the self-timer (P47) for 
best results.
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) 
(Wide)/30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to Z.
• The flash setting can be set to Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [q] or Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [u].
 
This mode allows you to take beautiful 
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night 
sky.
nTechnique for Fireworks mode
• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, 
we recommend using a tripod.
• This mode is most effective on subjects 
that are 10 m (32.8 feet) or more from the 
camera.
• The shutter speed becomes the following.
–When [OFF] is set on the optical image 
stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 second
–When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on 
the optical image stabilizer function: 
1/4th or 2 second (The shutter speed 
becomes 2 second only when the 
camera has determined that there is little 
jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
• Histograms are always displayed in 
orange. (P40)
• The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[v].
• The settings on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
• You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this 
mode.
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
MENUSET
Candle light modeg
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Fireworks modeZ
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 Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) 
Choose this setting to take clear pictures of 
the night sky or other dark subjects. The 
slow shutter speed makes the stars 
sparkle.
nSetting the shutter speed
You can choose a shutter speed of 15, 30, 
or 60 seconds.
1Press e/r to select the shutter speed, 
then press [MENU/SET].
2Take a picture.
• The countdown screen appears when you 
press the shutter button. Do not move the 
camera. After the countdown is finished, 
[PLEASE WAIT···] is displayed for the 
same amount of time as the shutter speed 
you used. This is to process the signals.
• Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the 
picture while the countdown screen is 
displayed.nTechnique for Starry sky mode
• The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 
seconds. Due to the slow shutter speed, 
use a tripod and the self-timer (P47) for 
best results.
• The histogram is always orange. (P40)
• The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[v].
• The stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. 
(P50)
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
• You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this 
mode.
• You cannot use exposure compensation, 
auto bracket mode, burst mode, or 
recording audio.
 
This mode allows you to take pictures on a 
beach. It prevents under exposure of the 
subject under strong sunlight.
nTechnique for Beach mode
• Use the flash.
• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.
• Sand or seawater may cause the camera 
to malfunction. Make sure that sand or 
seawater does not come in touch with the 
camera, particularly its lens, flash or 
terminals.
MENUSET
Starry sky moded
OFF
15
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MENU
STARRY SKY
15 SEC.
30 SEC.
60 SEC.
CANCEL SELECT SET
OFF
15
MENUCANCEL
Beach mode
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 Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) 
This mode allows you to take pictures 
through an airplane window.
nTechnique for Aerial photo mode
We recommend using this technique if it 
is difficult to focus when taking pictures 
of clouds etc. Aim the camera at 
something with high contrast, press the 
shutter button halfway to fix the focus 
and then aim the camera at the subject 
and press the shutter button fully to take 
the picture.
• Turn the camera off when taking off or 
landing.
• When using the camera, follow all 
instructions from the cabin crew.
• 
Be careful about the reflection from the window.
• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [v].
• The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.
 
The exposure and the white balance are 
adjusted to make the white color of the 
snow stand out.
 
This mode allows you to take pictures at 
[ISO3200] level with high sensitivity 
processing.
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) 
(Wide)/30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to Z.
• The resolution of the recorded picture 
decreases significantly because of high 
sensitivity processing. This is not a 
malfunction.
• You can take pictures suitable for 4″×6″/
10×15 cm printing.
• 
The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [v].
• The extended optical zoom and digital 
zoom cannot be used.
• You cannot set quality to [RAW] in high 
sensitivity mode.
MENUSET
Aerial photo mode
Snow mode
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High Sensitivity mode
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 Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) 
This mode adjusts the exposure and tone 
to bring out the healthy color of your baby’s 
skin. The flash will be weaker than normal if 
you choose to use it.
You can set the birthdays of two babies by 
using [BABY1] and [BABY2].
• The baby’s age appears when you are 
showing the picture later.
• You can also use the [LUMIX Simple 
Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] 
software on the included CD-ROM to print 
your baby’s age. (For details, refer to the 
separate operating instructions for PC 
connection.)
nAge display setting
• To show age, first enter the birthday, 
select [WITH AGE], and press [MENU/
SET].
• To not show age, select [WITHOUT AGE], 
and press [MENU/SET].nBirthday setting
1Select [BIRTHDAY SET.] and press 
[MENU/SET].
2[PLEASE SET THE BIRTHDAY OF THE 
BABY] appears on the display. Select 
year/month/day with w/q, then change 
the date with e/r.
3Press [MENU/SET] to exit.
• If you select [WITH AGE] but you haven’t 
set the birthday, a message appears. 
Press [MENU/SET] and follow steps 2 
and 3 to enter the birthday.
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) 
(Wide)/30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to Z.
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ ].
• The auto bracket setting is disabled.
• The digital zoom is fixed to [OFF].
• After turning on the camera in [BABY1]/
[BABY2] in scene mode or switching to 
[BABY1]/[BABY2] from other scene 
modes, the age and current date and time 
are displayed for about 5 seconds at the 
bottom of the screen.
• Actual age displays depend on the 
[LANGUAGE] setting.
• The display style when printing may differ 
slightly from the display style on the 
screen.
• The display on the actual day of your 
baby’s birth will be 0 month 0 day.
• Check the clock and birthday settings if 
the age shown is incorrect.
• Note that if you have selected [WITHOUT 
AGE], age information will not be 
recorded for any pictures you take. The 
information will not appear even if you 
select [WITH AGE] after taking pictures.
• For resetting the birthday setting, use 
[RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P24)
MENUSET
Baby mode 1
Baby mode 212
10:00  DEC. 1.2006 
1
1 month 10days
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MENU
BABY1
SELECT SET CANCELWITH AGE
WITHOUT AGE
BIRTHDAY SET.
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Recording which day of the vacation you take the picture
 
If you set the departure date in advance, you can 
record which day of the vacation you take the picture.
• When you play back a picture, the date on 
which it was taken is displayed.
• 
The number of days that have passed since the 
departure date can be printed on each picture by 
using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or 
[PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM 
(supplied). (For information about printing, refer to the 
separate operating instructions for PC connection.)
nSetting the travel date
(Screen shows an example for the 
Program AE mode [L])
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press w.
3Press r to select the [SETUP] 
menu icon [ ] and then press q.
4Press e/r to select [TRAVEL 
DATE] and then press q.
5Press r to select [SET] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
6Press e/r/w/q to select the date.
w/q: Select the desired item.
e/r: Set the year, month and date.
100-0001
1/19
1ST DAY
10:00 DEC. 2.2006 
AUTO
AUTO
MENU
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4REC
W.BALANCE
WB ADJUST.
SENSITIVITY
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY
SELECTEXIT
OFFMENU
0
1
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5SETUP
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
MONITOR
GUIDE LINE
TRAVEL DATE
SELECT EXIT
MENU
0
1
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5
OFF
SET
SETUP
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
MONITOR
GUIDE LINE
TRAVEL DATE
SELECT SET
MENU
0
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MENU
SETOFF
SET
SETUP
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
MONITOR
GUIDE LINE
TRAVEL DATE
SELECT SET
MENU
2006 JAN 1. .
TRAVEL DATE
PLEASE SET THE
DEPARTURE DATE
SELECT
EXIT SET