Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx3 Operating Instructions

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12 [DISPLAY] button (P42)
13 Delete button  (P42)/
Single or burst mode button  (P54)
14 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer button  (P50)
4Function button  (P24)
Assign [REC] Mode Menu to  4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode Menu 
that is used often. 
[REVIEW]/[FILM MODE]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[METERING MODE]/
[AF MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]
1/Flash setting button  (P46)
3/Exposure compensation  (P51)/
Auto bracket  (P52)/Multi aspect (P53) /Flash output adjustment (P48)
15...

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31 Tripod receptacleWhen you use a tripod, make sure the 
tripod is stable when the camera is 
attached to it.
32 Card/Battery door  (P17)
33 Release lever  (P17)
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Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap
∫Lens Cap
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.
Pass the string through the hole on the lens 
cap.
Pass the same string through the hole on the 
camera.
Attach the lens cap.
Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera 
in the recording mode.
Do not hang or swing around this unit with the lens 
cap string attached.
Be careful not to lose the lens cap.
∫ Strap...

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Pass the strap through the ring first, and 
then pass through the stopper and 
fasten the strap.
APull the strap 2 cm (0.07 feet) or more.Attach the strap to the other side of the camera 
being careful not to twist it.
Check that the strap is firmly attached to the 
camera.
Attach the strap so that the “LUMIX” LOGO is on the 
outside.
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Preparation
PreparationCharging the Battery
Use the dedicated charger and battery.The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.Charge the battery with the charger indoors.Charge the battery in a temperature between 10oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery 
temperature should also be the same.)
∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
The battery temperature is exce ssively high or low. The charging time will be longer than 
normal. Also, charging may not...

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Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)
∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) connected.]

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining...

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The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the 
conditions in the charging environment.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Note

The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is 
charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the 
battery before it is exhausted.
The performance of the battery may temporarily...

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1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.
If the card/battery door cannot be completely 
closed, remove the card, check its direction and 
then insert it again.
Note
Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied).Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the 
settings on the camera may not be stored properly.
The supplied battery is...

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¢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.
¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipm ent that is compatible with SDHC Memory 
Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible 
with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being 
used.)
You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if...

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Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time 
display format), and press  3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination  (P73)
‚ : Cancel without setting the clock.

Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display 
format. 
AM/PM is displayed when  [AM/PM] is selected.When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM 
12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00....