Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx3 Operating Instructions

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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 t he conditions under which the camera is used.
For details, refer to  P130.
This section describes how to select the 
program AE mode settings, and the same setting 
can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [
Ø] to [š] in the program AE mode3 /4 /2/ 1 in the steps can be operated with the joystick too.
[MODE] playback mode menu
 (P40 , 91  to 95)
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
This menu lets you 
select the setting of 
the playback 
methods such as 
playback or slide 
show of only the 
pictures set as 
[FAVORITE] .
( [PLAYBACK] mode menu  (P97 to 109)! [REC] mode menu  (P74 to 90)
This menu lets you 
make the rotation, 
protection, trimming 
or DPOF settings, 
etc. of recorded 
pictures.This menu lets you 
set the coloring, 
sensitivity, number of 
pixels and other 
aspects of the 
pictures you are 
recording.
 [SETUP] menu  (P23 to 29)
This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating 
beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you 
to operate the camera.
The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or 
[PLAYBACK MODE].
Setting menu items
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Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C Mode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ !].
When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu 
settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to 
[( ], and proceed to step
4.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
You can switch menu screens from any menu item by 
rotating the zoom lever.
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1 Press  2.
2 Press  4 to select the [SETUP] 
menu icon [ ].
3 Press  1.

Select a menu item next and set it.
Press 3/ 4 to select [AF MODE].
Select the item at the very bottom, and press  4 to 
move to the second screen.
1
2
3
OFF ON
4
MENU/SET
5
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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
You can set the following items in detail by pressing [DISPLAY].
[WHITE BALANCE] (P79)/[AF MODE]  (P82)
Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their 
settings before using them.

In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and 
[LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to  P21.
Press  1.
Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it 
may be displayed in a different way.
Press 3/4 to select [ š].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Using the quick menu
Press and hold down the joystick in 
recording mode until the [Q.MENU] is 
displayed.
Press  3
/4/2/1 to select the menu item and 
the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to 
close the menu.
A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.
6
7
8
MENU/SET
9
1
2
A
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Refer to P19 for details.
Refer to P73 for details.
Refer to P71 for details.
When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
Refer to P60 for details.
Refer to P40 for details about the review.Refer to  P74 for details about the [REC] Mode Menu.
U [CLOCK SET]Setting Date/Time.
 [WORLD TIME]
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
“  [DESTINATION]:
Travel destination area
–  [HOME]:
Your home area
—  [TRAVEL DATE]
Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.
[TRAVEL SETUP][OFF]/[SET][LOCATION][OFF]/[SET]
r  [BEEP]
This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.
r [BEEP LEVEL]: 
[ s ] (Muted)
[ t ] (Low)
[ u ] (High)  [SHUTTER VOL.]: 
[] (Muted)
[ ] (Low)
[ ] (High)
 [BEEP TONE]:
[]/[]/[]  [SHUTTER TONE]:
[]/[]/[]
u  [VOLUME]Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.
 [CUST. SET MEM.]Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered as custom 
settings. 
(Recording mode only)
 [Fn BUTTON SET]
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]
(Recording mode only)
  [MONITOR]Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.
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The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects 
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the 
recorded pictures.
The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording 
in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or 
another object to block the light.
The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD mode.
The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.
If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend 
compensating the exposure towards negative (P51) 
referring to the histogram  (P45) and then taking the 
picture again. It may result in a better quality picture.
There may be white saturated areas if the distance 
between the camera and the subject is too close when 
taking pictures with the flash. 
If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area 
directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and appear blinking in black 
and white.
 [LCD MODE]
These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when 
you are in bright places.
[OFF]
„  [AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted autom atically depending on how bright 
it is around the camera.
…  [POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when 
taking pictures outdoors.
 [GUIDE LINE]
Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. 
You can also set whether or not to have the recording information 
displayed when the guide lines are displayed.  (P44)
[REC. INFO.]: 
[OFF]/[ON] [PATTERN]: 
[]/[]
 [HISTOGRAM]
This allows you to set either to display or not display the 
histogram. 
(P44)
[OFF]/[ON]
 [HIGHLIGHT]
When the auto review or review function is activated, white 
saturated areas appear blinking in black and white.
[OFF]/[ON]
LCD
[ON][OFF]
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Refer to P58 for details.
Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].[POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode.[POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the 
LCD monitor again.
[AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom.AV and HD output is turned off while LCD monitor is turned off.
The auto review function is activated regardl ess of its setting when using auto bracket (P52)/
multi aspect  (P53), [MULTI FILM]  (P76), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P66)  and [FLASH BURST] (P67) 
in scene mode, burst mode  (P54) and when recording still pictures with audio  (P95). (The 
pictures cannot be enlarged.)
In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].If [HIGHLIGHT]  (P25) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white 
when the auto review function is activated.
The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.  (P112)A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
 [MF ASSIST]In manual focus, the assistance screen appears on the center of 
the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject.
[OFF]:
[MF1]:
The center of the screen is enlarged. 
[MF2]:
The center of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen.
q
 [ECONOMY]
You can conserve the battery  life by setting these menus.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use 
to prevent discharge of the battery.
p [POWER SAVE]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]
 [AUTO LCD OFF]:
The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not 
been used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]
o  [AUTO REVIEW]
Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.
[OFF]
[1SEC.]
[2SEC.]
[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons 
is pressed.
[ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then 
enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
v [NO.RESET]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
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When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting 
the card (P28) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this 
function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.
When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is 
also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is 
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition, 
[FAVORITE] (P105) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to [OFF], and [ROTATE DISP.]  (P104) is 
set to [ON].
–The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2]  (P65) and [PET]  (P66) in scene mode.–The [CUST. SET MEM.]  (P60) setting.–The [TRAVEL DATE]  (P71) setting. (Departure date, return date, destination)–The [WORLD TIME]  (P73) setting.The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication 
system.
When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer 
Protocol)” communication system.
This will work when the AV cable is connected. 
¢ PAL video out is not available on the version DMC-LX3P sold in the U.S.
This will work when the AV cable is connected. 
w [RESET]The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial 
settings.
x  [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting 
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection 
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the 
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{  [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z  [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
|  [VIDEO OUT]¢
Set to match the color television system in each country. 
(Playback mode only)
[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.
[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.
 [TV ASPECT]
Set to match the type of TV.
(Playback mode only)
[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X ]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
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Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when 
formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove 
the card.
If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center.
If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
 [m/ft]
Change the unit displayed for the focus distance in manual focus, 
or recordable range display.
[m]: The distance is displayed in meters.
[ft]: The distance is displayed in feet.
} [SCENE MENU]
Set the screen that will appear when a scene mode has been 
selected.
[OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene 
mode appears.
[AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears.
[VERSION DISP.] It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera.
 [FORMAT]The built-in memory or card is formatted. 
Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data 
carefully before formatting.
~ [LANGUAGE]
Set the language displayed on the screen.
[ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAI S]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/
[ 繁體中文 ]
¢/[¢ ]
¢ Not available on the version DMC-LX3P sold in the U.S.
For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
send e-mail to: [email protected] USA assistance, please call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo         
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AJitter detection demonstration
B Movement detection demonstration
In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be 
displayed.
Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]. 
Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].
[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.[AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability.
Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in 
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the 
recording conditions, or to the scene mode whic h enables you to take pictures that match 
the scene being recorded.
Turn the camera on.
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ !].
 [DEMO MODE]
Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the 
camera’s features.
[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]
[AUTO DEMO]: The camera’s features are displayed as a 
slide show.
DEMO
A
B
OFF ON1
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Switch the mode by rotating the mode 
dial.
Align a desired mode with part B.
Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to 
adjust to each mode. (The mode dial 
rotates 360 o)
The screen C is displayed on the LCD monitor 
when the mode dial is turned.
∫ Basic
 Program AE mode  (P32)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
¦ Intelligent auto mode (P35)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
∫ Advanced
Aperture-priority AE mode (P55)
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-priority AE mode  (P55)
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual exposure mode  (P56)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture  value and the shutter speed which are 
manually adjusted.
Custom mode  (P61)
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
$Motion picture mode (P70)
This mode allows you to record motion pictures.
ÛScene mode  (P62)
This allows you to take pictures  that match the scene being recorded.
PROGRAM
AE
APS
C1C2M
SCN
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