Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx3 Operating Instructions

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Connecting to other equipment
Ensure that the screw parts of the lens adaptor and the filter are properly tightened.
Note
Do not attach multiple filters at the same time.If the filter is tightened too much, you may not be able to remove it. Do not tighten it too much.If the filter is dropped, it may be destroyed. Be careful not to drop it when attaching it to the 
camera.
Be careful not to get a fingerprint, dirt, etc., on the filter when it is attached, otherwise the focus 
may be adjusted to the lens, resulting in the subject being out of focus.
Refer to the instructions for each filter for details.Turn off the camera when removing the filter.MCu“Multi-coated”
NDu“Neutral Density”
Using the External Flash (optional)
After attaching the external flash, the e ffective range will be increased when compared to 
the camera’s built in flash.
Preparations: Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash.
∫ Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL360; optional)
Attach the dedicated flash to the hot 
shoe  A and then turn on the camera and 
the dedicated flash.
Be sure to firmly secure to dedicated flash with the 
lock ring  B.
Press 1[‰].
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Press 3/4 to select a mode.
What screen will be displayed here depends on the flash 
mode setting of the external flash unit
Press [MENU/SET].
While the external flash is connected, the following icons are 
displayed.
∫Number of pictures taken in burst mode when using external flash.
You can take up to 3 pictures by keeping the shutter button pressed down.
Depending on the extra flash you use or the recording conditions, you cannot take pictures in 
this mode or the amount of light may become insufficient for the second or subsequent 
pictures.
Note
When the flash mode of the dedicated flash is set to [TTL AUTO], various different flash 
settings can be selected to suit the recording mode. For the flash settings that can be selected, 
refer to P46 .
When the flash mode of the dedicated flash is set to [TTL AUTO] or [AUTO], the flash output 
can be adjusted by the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the dedicated 
flash.
You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even 
when attaching the external flash.
Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed 
polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate 
normally.
If you use commercially available external flashes with communication functions other than the 
dedicated one, they may not operate normally or they may be damaged. Do not use them.
Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter the external flash mode when the 
external flash is attached. When you are not using the external flash, detach it or set it to 
Forced OFF.
When attaching the external flash, the built-in flash cannot be activated.Do not open the built-in flash when an external flash is attached.The camera will become unstable when attaching the external flash, it  is recommended to use 
a tripod when taking picture.
Turn off the camera when removing the external flash.Detach the external flash when carrying the camera.When attaching the external flash, do not hold only the external flash because it may detach 
from the camera.
If you use the external flash when the white balance is set to [ ] finely adjust the white 
balance depending on the picture quality.  (P80)
If you take pictures close to the subject in Wide, the vignetting effect may appear on the bottom 
of the recorded picture.
Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details.
 / External flash active
 /  External flash Forced OFF
[OFF][˜][ò]
Burst speed
(pictures/second) —
2.5 Approx. 2
Number of recordable 
pictures (pictures) —m
ax. 3
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Using External Viewfinder (optional)
When using the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1; optional), the screen for taking the 
wide-angle pictures can be displayed on the viewfinder.
Preparations: Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash.
Insert the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1; 
optional) all the way into the hot shoe A.
Insert by pressing the bottom part of the external 
viewfinder.
(Do not press on the viewfinder part.)
When attaching or removing the external viewfinder, 
please take your time and do so with care.
Select [EXT. VIEWFINDER] on [REC] 
menu.
For more about [EXT. VIEWFINDER], refer to P89.
Press 3/4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
You can switch the LCD monitor to a blank screen by repeatedly pressing [DISPLAY].  
(P44)
Note
The frame lines show the usable area for a 24 mm lens (35 mm film camera equivalent, aspect 
ratio 3:2, Wide).
Frame lines is only an approximation. Check the LCD monitor for precise view.When the lens surface is dirty, wipe with a soft dry cloth.Turn off the camera when removing the external viewfinder.Read the operating instructions of the external viewfinder for details.Keep the external viewfinder out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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OthersScreen Display
∫In recording
Recording in program AE mode [ ] (Initial setting)
1 Recording mode
2 Flash mode  (P46)
3 AF area  (P33)
4 Focus  (P33)
5 Film mode  (P74)
6 Picture size  (P76)
7 Quality  (P77)
8 Battery indication  (P16)
9 Number of recordable pictures  (P142)
10 Built-in memory  (P18)
: Card (P18)  (displayed only during 
recording)
11 Recording state
12 Joystick  (P23, 34,  55, 56, 58)
ISO sensitivity  (P78)
13 Shutter speed  (P33)
14 Aperture value  (P33)
15 Exposure compensation (P51)
16 Metering mode (P81)
17 Optical image stabilizer  (P87)/ : Jitter alert (P34)
∫ In recording (after settings)
18 AF macro mode (P49) : MF (P58)
: AF tracking  (P83)
19 Flash output adjustment  (P48)
20 White balance (P79) White balance fine adjustment  (P80)
21 ISO sensitivity  (P78)
maximum ISO sensitivity level  (P79)
22 Picture quality setting  (P70)
23 Custom settings  (P60)
24 Focus range  (P58)
25 Available recording time  (P70):
26 Spot AF area  (P82)
:
 Spot metering target  (P81)
27 Name¢1  (P65)
28 Histogram  (P45)
29 Travel date  (P71)
AF tracking operation (P37 , 83)
30 Elapsed recording time  (P70)
: Intelligent ISO (P78)
31 Current date and time/ “: Travel destination setting¢2 (P73)
: Zoom/Extended optical zoom  (P38)/Digital zoom  (P38, 87)
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32 Minimum shutter speed (P88)
33 Self-timer mode  (P50)
34 Age
¢1  (P65)
Location¢2  (P71)
35 Program shift  (P34)
36 Exposure compensation  (P51)
37 Power LCD  (P25)/
„ : Auto Power LCD  (P25)
38 Intelligent Exposure  (P85)
39 Burst  (P54)/ : Auto bracket  (P52)/ : Multi aspect  (P53)/
:Multi exposure (P85) /B: Audio recording  (P88)
40 Quick AF (P84)/
Continuous AF  (P84) /: AF assist lamp  (P88)
41 AF/AE LOCK  (P84)
42 Number of days that have passed since the travel date  (P71)
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1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or 
[PET] in scene mode.
¢2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to recording mode.
∫ In playback
1 Playback mode (P40)
2 Protected picture  (P107)
3 Favorites  (P105)
4 Stamped with text indication  (P99)
5 Film mode  (P74)
6 Picture size (P76) Picture quality setting  (P70)
7 Quality  (P77)
8 Battery indication  (P16)
9 Folder/File number  (P112)
Built-in memory  (P18)
Elapsed playback time  (P95):
10 Picture number/Total pictures
11 Motion picture recording time  (P95):
12 Histogram  (P45)
13 Exposure compensation  (P51)
14 Recording information  (P44)
15 Favorites settings  (P105)
16 Recorded date and time/Travel destination setting  (P73)/Name  (P65)/Location  (P71)/
Title  (P98)
17 Age  (P65)
18 Number of days that have passed since the travel date  (P71)
19 Power LCD  (P25)
20 Number of DPOF prints  (P106)
21 Audio playback  (P95)
: Motion picture playback (P95)
Cable disconnection warning icon  (P113)
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Cautions for Use
Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may 
cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
Do not attach any other items to the wrist strap that’s included with your camera. While being 
stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag/case from your local dealer to 
protect your camera.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and sound.
Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the 
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning 
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may 
be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the 
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.

If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the 
surface finish may peel off.
Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from 
the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth.
When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet 
cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
 Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean 
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
 When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.

Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD 
monitor and it may malfunction.
Optimal use of the camera
Cleaning
About the LCD monitor
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If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker 
than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal 
temperature of the camera increases.
Do not press the lens with excessive force.Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.

Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied).
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the 
body of the battery and the terminals are damaged.

Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the 
camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.
Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in 
low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort.
When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge 
the battery in the country that you are traveling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.
The battery has a limited life.Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the 
RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins etc.).

This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a 
battery.
If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radios.The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very 
small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Extremely high precision technology is em ployed to produce the LCD monitor screen. 
However, there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. 
This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective 
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be 
recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
About the Lens
Battery
Charger
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Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. 
Do not bend or drop the card. 

The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the 
card.
Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch 
the terminals with your fingers.
Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended 
temperature:15oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.If the battery is left inserted in  the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If 
the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become 
unusable even if charged.
When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. 
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant  (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or 
a cabinet.
Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate 
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data.
When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod.Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching the 
camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning it. 
Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is 
attached too tightly to the tripod.
Read the operating instructions for the tripod carefully.
Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
Card
When not using the camera for a long period of time
About the picture data
About tripods
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED]
> The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are 
moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it.  (P19)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
>Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
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[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
>Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting.  (P107)
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]

Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.
> If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC 
etc.  (P28)
[NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]

The number of pictures, which can be set at one time when [MULTI] has been selected for 
[DELETE MULTI]  (P43), [FAVORITE]  (P105), [TITLE EDIT]  (P98), [TEXT STAMP]  (P99) or 
[RESIZE]  (P101) has been exceeded.
> Reduce the number of pictures set, and then repeat the operation.
More than 999 favorites have been set.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]

[TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [DPOF PRINT] cannot be set for pictures not based on the 
DCF standard.
[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE 
CARD]

There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.–When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are 
copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[C OPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] 

The following pictures cannot be copied.–When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy 
destination. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.)
–Files not based on the DCF standard.Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied.
[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]

This message will be displayed when you formatted the built-in memory on a PC. > Format the built-in memory on the camera again.  (P28) The data on the built-in memory 
will be deleted.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]

This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera. > Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P28)
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR]

This message appears when the camera is not operating properly.
> Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest 
Service center.
[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]
>Use a card compatible with this unit.  (P18)You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if  using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
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Functions that cannot be set or will not work 
under some conditions
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or 
some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
The table below lists these functions and the corresponding conditions.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]

An error has occurred accessing the card. > Insert the card again.
Or try with a different card.
[READ ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]

An error has occurred reading the data.
> Insert the card again.
[WRITE ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]

An error has occurred writing the data.
> Turn the camera off and remove the card. Insert the card again and turn the camera on. 
Make sure the camera is turned off before removing or inserting the card to avoid 
damage.
Or try with a different card.
[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE 
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]

When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed 
card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, motion picture recording 
may stop in the middle.
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]

A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used. 
(P112)
> Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P28) If you execute 
[NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. 
(P26)
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]

The AV cable is connected to the camera. > Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once.
> Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect.  (P27)
This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only.
In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer.  (P110, 
112)
[PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER]

The printer cannot print.
> Check the printer.
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