Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx3 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LX3
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read the inst ructions completely.
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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) \
or 
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2008/7/16
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Before UseBefore UseDear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information on the below.
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to 
retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.
Information for Your Safety
Carefully observe...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrec
tly replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the manuf acturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140oF) or 
incinerate.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
This Class B digital...

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-If you see this symbol-
∫About the battery pack
Do not heat or expose to flame.
 Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of 
time with doors and windows closed.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-LX3
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of  North America One Panasonic Way, 
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electr onics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part...

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∫About the battery charger
∫ Care of the camera
Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc.
This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD 
monitor may be damaged.
 We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your pants pocket 
when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc. 
Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.
 Be particularly careful in the following places as they...

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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety ....................... 2
Quick Guide .............................................. 8
Standard Accessories ............................... 9
Names of the Components ..................... 10
Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap ................. 13
Preparation
Charging the Battery ............................... 15
About the Battery (charging/number of 
recordable pictures) ................................ 16
Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the...

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7  [AERIAL PHOTO] ....................... 68
 HOLE] ................................. 69
 GRAIN] ............................. 69
Motion Picture Mode ............................... 70
Useful Functions at Travel 
Destinations ............................................ 71 
Vacation and the Location of 
the Vacation ..................................... 71

Overseas Travel Destinations 
(World Time) ..................................... 73
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 74
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Before UseQuick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each 
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
Charge the battery. (P15)
•The battery is not charged when the 
camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
Insert the battery and the card.  
(P17)
When you do not use the card, you can 
record or play back pictures on the 
built-in memory.  (P18) Refer to  P18 
when you use a card.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1Battery Pack(Indicated as  battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger (Indicated as  charger in the text)
3 USB Connection Cable
4 AV Cable
5 CD-ROM •
Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
6 Shoulder Strap
7 Battery Carrying Case
8 Lens Cap
A:Black
B: Silver (DMC-LX3P) U.S. version
9 Lens Cap String

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and 
MultiMediaCard...

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Names of the Components
1 Lens (P5, 127)
2 Self-timer indicator  (P50)
AF assist lamp  (P88)
3Flash  (P46)
4 Strap eyelet  (P13)

Be sure to attach the strap when using 
the camera to ensure that you will not 
drop it.
5 Focus selector switch  (P49, 58)
6 LCD monitor  (P44, 124)
7 Joystick  (P23, 34,  55, 56, 58)
8 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch  (P21)
9 [AF/AE LOCK] button  (P84)
10 Status indicator  (P18, 26,  32)
11 [MENU/SET] button  (P19)
The joystick is operated in two...