Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx3 Operating Instructions

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Before Use
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 Aspect ratio selector switch  (P31, 70)
16 Microphone  (P70, 88,  108)
17 Speaker  (P95)
18 Zoom lever (P38)
19 [FOCUS] button  (P34, 37,  59, 83)
20 Flash open button  (P46)
21 Hot Shoe  (P121, 123)
22 Mode dial  (P29)
23 Shutter button  (P32, 70)
24 Camera ON/OFF switch  (P19)
25 [COMPONENT OUT] socket  (P118)
26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket  (P110, 11 2 , 
116)
27 [DC IN] socket  (P110, 11 2 )

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
This camera cannot charge the battery 
even when the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) is connected to 
it.
28 Terminal door
29 Lens ring front (P119 , 120)
30 Lens barrel In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are describ
ed as shown in the 
figure below or described with  3/4 /2 /1.
e.g.: When you press the  4 (down) button
or
Press 4
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Before Use
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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Before Use
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
We recommend attaching the strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
Pass the strap through the hole at the strap 
eyelet.
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Before Use
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 be completed.
The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Note
After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical 
outlet.
The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully 
charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the 
battery to swell up.)
When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. 
Attach the battery with 
attention to the direction of the 
battery.
Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
Charging starts when the [CHARGE] 
indicator  A lights green.
Detach the battery after 
charging is completed.
Charging is complete when the 
[CHARGE] indicator  A turns off (after 
approx. 130 min maximum).
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Preparation
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 battery power is exhausted. (The status 
indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully 
charged battery.
∫ The battery life
Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].Temperature: 23 oC (73.4oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢
Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).Using the supplied battery.Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer 
function is set to [AUTO].)
Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second recording.Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD 
mode.
 (P25)
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable 
pictures decreases to about 95.]
The number of recordable pictures and playback time  will vary depending on the 
operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.
∫ Charging
Charging time and number of recordable pictures  with the optional battery pack 
(CGA-S005A) are the same as above.
Number of 
recordable  pictures Approx. 
380 pictures (By CIPA standard in program AE mode)
Recording timeApprox. 
190 min
Playback time Approx. 360 min
Charging timeApprox. 130 min maximum
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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 deteriorate and the operating time may 
become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
Check that this unit is turned off.Close the flash.We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of 
the arrow and open the card/battery door.
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries 
(CGA-S005A).
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert it fully being careful about 
the direction you insert it. Pull the lever 
A in the direction of the arrow to remove 
the battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being 
careful about the direction you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it 
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the 
card.

The card may be damaged if  it is not fully inserted.
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Preparation
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 designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has 
gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself 
may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
Memory size: Approx. 50 MBRecordable motion pictures: QVGA (320 k240 pixels) onlyThe built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used 
becomes full.
You can copy the recorded pictures to a card.  (P108)The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
The following operations can be performed using this unit.

When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in 
the built-in memory and played back.
When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the 
card and played back.
When using the built-in memory
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 (access indication¢)When using the card
†  (access indication¢)
¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or 
the card).
Built-in Memory
Card
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Preparation
¢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 using 
cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)
Note
Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read 
or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted  (P28)]. Furthermore, do 
not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be 
damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic 
waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.  (P28)
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Ty p e  o f  c a r dCharacteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 
format in compliance with the SD 
standard)Fast recording and writing speedWrite-Protect switch  A provided (When 
this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or 
formatting is possible. The ability to 
write, delete and format data is restored 
when the switch is returned to its 
original position.)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB, 
16 GB, 32 GB)¢
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in 
compliance with the SD standard)
MultiMediaCardStill pictures only.
Turn the camera on.
The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message 
appears. (This message does not appear in 
[PLAYBACK] mode.)
A [MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons
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Preparation
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. This display format is common in the US and 
elsewhere.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, 
switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were 
performed.
When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having 
been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting” 
procedure below.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1 . (P21)
It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
Note
The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [TEXT STAMP]  (P99) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen 
of the camera.
Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and 
playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the 
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some  important settings relating to the camera’s 
clock and power. Check the settings of this  menu before proceeding to use the camera.
Changing the clock setting
MENU/SET
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