Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx3 Operating Instructions
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For the functions which cannot be set or will not work in the Intelligent auto mode, refer to “Settings in Intelligent auto mode” (P37) .
Functions that cannot be set
or will not workMain conditions in which the functions cannot be set or will not work
[AUTO POWER LCD]
(P25) (
mode
[HISTOGRAM] (P25)$
modeDuring multi playbackDuring playback zoom[CALENDAR]
[POWER SAVE] (P26)When using the AC adaptorWhen connecting to a PC or a printerWhen recording or playing back motion...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-130.png "Page 131
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For the functions which cannot be set or will not work in the Intelligent auto mode, refer to “Settings in Intelligent auto mode” (P37) .
Functions that cannot be set
or will not workMain conditions in which the functions cannot be set or will not work
[AUTO POWER LCD]
(P25) (
mode
[HISTOGRAM] (P25)$
modeDuring multi playbackDuring playback zoom[CALENDAR]
[POWER SAVE] (P26)When using the AC adaptorWhen connecting to a PC or a printerWhen recording or playing back motion...")
131VQT1T27 Others For the functions which cannot be set or will not work in the Intelligent auto mode, refer to “Settings in Intelligent auto mode” (P37) . Functions that cannot be set or will not workMain conditions in which the functions cannot be set or will not work [AUTO POWER LCD] (P25) ( mode [HISTOGRAM] (P25)$ modeDuring multi playbackDuring playback zoom[CALENDAR] [POWER SAVE] (P26)When using the AC adaptorWhen connecting to a PC or a printerWhen recording or playing back motion...
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[MULTI ASPECT] (P53)9
, ô , , 5, and in [SCENE MODE]$ modeWhen [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ][MULTI. EXPO.]
[BURST] (P54) ô
, , 5, and in [SCENE MODE][MULTI. EXPO.]$ mode[AUDIO REC.]
[PICTURE SIZE] (P76)9
, ô , , and in [SCENE MODE]$ mode
[QUALITY] (P77) 9
, ô , , and in [SCENE MODE]$ mode
[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P78)¼ modeº modeÛ mode$
mode
[SENSITIVITY] (P78)Û mode$
modeWhen Intelligent ISO is set
[ISO LIMIT SET] (P79)Û mode$
mode
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[MULTI ASPECT] (P53)9
, ô , , 5, and in [SCENE MODE]$ modeWhen [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ][MULTI. EXPO.]
[BURST] (P54) ô
, , 5, and in [SCENE MODE][MULTI. EXPO.]$ mode[AUDIO REC.]
[PICTURE SIZE] (P76)9
, ô , , and in [SCENE MODE]$ mode
[QUALITY] (P77) 9
, ô , , and in [SCENE MODE]$ mode
[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P78)¼ modeº modeÛ mode$
mode
[SENSITIVITY] (P78)Û mode$
modeWhen Intelligent ISO is set
[ISO LIMIT SET] (P79)Û mode$
mode
[WHITE BALANCE] (P79),
, . , 1...")
VQT1T27132 Others [MULTI ASPECT] (P53)9 , ô , , 5, and in [SCENE MODE]$ modeWhen [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ][MULTI. EXPO.] [BURST] (P54) ô , , 5, and in [SCENE MODE][MULTI. EXPO.]$ mode[AUDIO REC.] [PICTURE SIZE] (P76)9 , ô , , and in [SCENE MODE]$ mode [QUALITY] (P77) 9 , ô , , and in [SCENE MODE]$ mode [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P78)¼ modeº modeÛ mode$ mode [SENSITIVITY] (P78)Û mode$ modeWhen Intelligent ISO is set [ISO LIMIT SET] (P79)Û mode$ mode [WHITE BALANCE] (P79), , . , 1...
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[MIN. SHTR SPEED] (P88)¹
mode¼ modeº modeÛ mode$ modeWhen Intelligent ISO is set
[AUDIO REC.] (P88)[AUTO BRACKET][MULTI ASPECT][BURST]ô
, and 5 in [SCENE MODE]$ mode[MULTI FILM] in [FILM MODE] is set[MULTI. EXPO.]When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P88)0
, , , / , ï , 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE]When using the conversion lens
[FLASH SYNCHRO] (P89)Û
mode$ mode
[CONVERSION] (P90)[AF ASSIST LAMP] in [SCENE MODE]
Playback Zoom
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[MIN. SHTR SPEED] (P88)¹
mode¼ modeº modeÛ mode$ modeWhen Intelligent ISO is set
[AUDIO REC.] (P88)[AUTO BRACKET][MULTI ASPECT][BURST]ô
, and 5 in [SCENE MODE]$ mode[MULTI FILM] in [FILM MODE] is set[MULTI. EXPO.]When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P88)0
, , , / , ï , 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE]When using the conversion lens
[FLASH SYNCHRO] (P89)Û
mode$ mode
[CONVERSION] (P90)[AF ASSIST LAMP] in [SCENE MODE]
Playback Zoom
(P41)When playing back motion...")
133VQT1T27 Others [MIN. SHTR SPEED] (P88)¹ mode¼ modeº modeÛ mode$ modeWhen Intelligent ISO is set [AUDIO REC.] (P88)[AUTO BRACKET][MULTI ASPECT][BURST]ô , and 5 in [SCENE MODE]$ mode[MULTI FILM] in [FILM MODE] is set[MULTI. EXPO.]When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P88)0 , , , / , ï , 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE]When using the conversion lens [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P89)Û mode$ mode [CONVERSION] (P90)[AF ASSIST LAMP] in [SCENE MODE] Playback Zoom (P41)When playing back motion...
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∫Functions that cannot be used when the component cable is connected
[LCD MODE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[RESIZE]/[TRIMMING]/
[LEVELING][ASPECT CONV.]/[AUDIO DUB.]/[COPY]/[MULTI] settings of [DPOF PRINT]/
[MULTI] settings of [PROTECT]/[DELETE MUL TI]/Creation of still pictures from motion
pictures
Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures ( P134–141).
The battery is not inserted correctly. (P17)The battery is exhausted.Charge the battery.
Is the [EXT....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-133.png "Page 134
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∫Functions that cannot be used when the component cable is connected
[LCD MODE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[RESIZE]/[TRIMMING]/
[LEVELING][ASPECT CONV.]/[AUDIO DUB.]/[COPY]/[MULTI] settings of [DPOF PRINT]/
[MULTI] settings of [PROTECT]/[DELETE MUL TI]/Creation of still pictures from motion
pictures
Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures ( P134–141).
The battery is not inserted correctly. (P17)The battery is exhausted.Charge the battery.
Is the [EXT....")
VQT1T27134 Others ∫Functions that cannot be used when the component cable is connected [LCD MODE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[RESIZE]/[TRIMMING]/ [LEVELING][ASPECT CONV.]/[AUDIO DUB.]/[COPY]/[MULTI] settings of [DPOF PRINT]/ [MULTI] settings of [PROTECT]/[DELETE MUL TI]/Creation of still pictures from motion pictures Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures ( P134–141). The battery is not inserted correctly. (P17)The battery is exhausted.Charge the battery. Is the [EXT....
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Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P29)Is the mode dial correctly set?Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?
> Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P42)
The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
> If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P11) and gently wipe the lens
surface with a soft dry cloth.
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Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P29)Is the mode dial correctly set?Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?
> Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P42)
The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
> If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P11) and gently wipe the lens
surface with a soft dry cloth.
Was this picture taken with the...")
135VQT1T27 Others Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P29)Is the mode dial correctly set?Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P42) The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. > If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P11) and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth. Was this picture taken with the...
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>Set [NOISE REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] towards [ _] or set every item except
[NOISE REDUCTION] towards [ `]. (P74)
> Take pictures in bright places.
Has [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in the scene mode been set? If so, the resolution of
the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing, but this is not a
malfunction.
If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the
shutter speed becomes fast. This occurs due...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-135.png "Page 136
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>Set [NOISE REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] towards [ _] or set every item except
[NOISE REDUCTION] towards [ `]. (P74)
> Take pictures in bright places.
Has [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in the scene mode been set? If so, the resolution of
the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing, but this is not a
malfunction.
If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the
shutter speed becomes fast. This occurs due...")
VQT1T27136 Others >Set [NOISE REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] towards [ _] or set every item except [NOISE REDUCTION] towards [ `]. (P74) > Take pictures in bright places. Has [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in the scene mode been set? If so, the resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing, but this is not a malfunction. If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the shutter speed becomes fast. This occurs due...
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The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P26) is
selected for the [ECONOMY] mode.
[This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).]
If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the
time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value
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The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P26) is
selected for the [ECONOMY] mode.
[This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).]
If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the
time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value
and does not affect the recorded...")
137VQT1T27 Others The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P26) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer. This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded...
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[ROTATE DISP.] (P104) is set to [ON].You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P104)
Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P40)Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card?
> The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on
the card appears when a card is inserted.
Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back
by this unit.
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[ROTATE DISP.] (P104) is set to [ON].You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P104)
Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P40)Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card?
> The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on
the card appears when a card is inserted.
Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back
by this unit.
Has [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE...")
VQT1T27138 Others [ROTATE DISP.] (P104) is set to [ON].You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P104) Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P40)Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? > The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted. Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back by this unit. Has [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE...
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This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, a
clicking sound is heard, and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures. This is not a
malfunction.
Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?> Set the TV input to external input mode.
Output from the [COMPONENT OUT] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or
the printer.
> Connect it only to the TV.
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This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, a
clicking sound is heard, and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures. This is not a
malfunction.
Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?> Set the TV input to external input mode.
Output from the [COMPONENT OUT] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or
the printer.
> Connect it only to the TV.
Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be extended...")
139VQT1T27 Others This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, a clicking sound is heard, and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?> Set the TV input to external input mode. Output from the [COMPONENT OUT] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or the printer. > Connect it only to the TV. Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be extended...
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>Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [ ~] icon to set
the desired language. (P28)
In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P88) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
This is a highlight function showing the white saturated area. (P25)Is the [HIGHLIGHT] set to [ON]?
Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P88)The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.
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>Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [ ~] icon to set
the desired language. (P28)
In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P88) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
This is a highlight function showing the white saturated area. (P25)Is the [HIGHLIGHT] set to [ON]?
Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P88)The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.
The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This...")
VQT1T27140 Others >Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [ ~] icon to set the desired language. (P28) In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P88) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. This is a highlight function showing the white saturated area. (P25)Is the [HIGHLIGHT] set to [ON]? Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P88)The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places. The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This...