Contents by Function | Panasonic DMC-LX100 manual

Contents by Function
Recording
Recording
Recording mode	59
[Preview]	88
Picture effects (Filter)	89
Macro recording	126
Recording panorama pictures	150
[Time Lapse Shot]	153
[Stop Motion Animation]	156
[Multi Exp.]	159
[Silent Mode]	161
Focus (AF/MF)
Focus Mode	114
AF Mode	115
Adjusting the AF area position	121
Manual Focus	128
AF/AE Lock	133
Exposure
AF/AE Lock	133
Exposure Compensation	135
ISO sensitivity	136
[Metering Mode]	139
[Auto Bracket]	145
Motion Picture
Motion Picture
[Rec Format]	187
[Rec Quality]	187
Motion pictures in 4K	194
[4K PHOTO]	195
Taking still pictures while a
motion picture is being recorded	198

Drive
Drive Mode	141
[Aspect Bracket]	147
[Self Timer]	148
Picture Quality and Color Tone
[Photo Style]	100
[Highlight Shadow]	102
White Balance	103
[Picture Size]	108
[Quality]	109
[i.Dynamic]	111
[i.Resolution]	111
[HDR]	112
[Long Shtr NR]	113
[Color Space]	113
Flash
[Flash Mode]	180
2nd curtain synchro	182
[Flash Adjust.]	183
Wireless flash settings	184
Screen settings
[Monochrome Live View]	167
[Mic Level Disp.]	200
Audio
[Mic Level Adj.]	200
[Wind Cut]	200

Setup/Custom
Basic settings
[Format]	26
[Clock Set]	29
How to set menu items	31
[Q.MENU]	34
[Beep]	43
[Sleep Mode]	46
[Reset] (initialization)	50
Diopter adjustment	55
Display switching	62, 71

Customization
[CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu	.......................35
Function buttons	37
Control ring	40
Custom Set	60
[Custom] menu	306
[Cursor Button Lock]	38
Motion picture button	192

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Panasonic DMC-LX100 owner manual Contents by Function

Contents

Digital Camera Finding the information you need Wi-Fifunction →224Search from Contents Search from the list of function Names Viewfinder displays Search from the list On-screen messages About the symbols in the text How to use this manualRecording mode icons → Rec → Quality → Using the Setup menu Contents by FunctionNames and Functions Taking pictures with Automatic settings Recording pictures usingTaking pictures using picture Highlight Shadow 102 Using the picture correctionEffects Photo Style 100 103 153 Setting the profile for a babyUsing the Motion Picture menu 162 Capturing still pictures from Wi-FiFunction201 203 280 274276 286 Contents by Function Connecting with other devices Wi-FiPlayback No compensation for missed shots Before Use Before useAlways take a test shot first Carefully observe copyright laws Standard Accessories Lens front ring Control ring →39 Aspect ratio selector switchNames and Functions of Main Parts Lens barrel Lens Filter diameter Φ43 mm Bottom 20 21 Viewfinder LVF →54 This manual, viewfinder is used to indicate the LVF Before Use Disabling the button and dial operation while recording MENU/SET button / Cursor button / Control dialEnabling/disabling the operation guide display Attach the lens cap Preparations Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strapAttach the shoulder strap About batteries that you can use with this unit Charging batteryDetach the battery after charging is completed Charging light Remaining battery Charging time Recording conditions by Cipa standard Recording still pictures When using monitorRecording still pictures When using viewfinder LVF Number of recordable pictures Viewing pictures When using monitor Recording motion pictures When using monitorRecording conditions To remove To remove battery To remove card Inserting and removing the battery/the card optionalBattery Card About the motion picture recording and speed class Access to the cardAbout the Card Avchd Set the menu → Setup → Format Formatting the card initialization Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time When aspect ratio is set to 43 and Quality is set toWhen Rec Format is Avchd Recording picture capacity still pictures Remaining time → Custom →Remaining Disp. Remaining shotsDisplays the number of pictures that can be recorded Displays the remaining recording time Setting the clock Press To set your home area Changing time settingsSelect Clock Set from the Setup menu Set the date and time Perform steps 5 6. →29 Setting the menu Press MENU/SET to bring up the menu Press To select the menu item Press MENU/SET Press to select the setting and press MENU/SETItems can also be selected by turning the control dial Example Switching to the Setup menu from Rec menu Setting the menu screen backgroundSwitching menu type Press Press Q.MENU button to display Turn the control dial to select the settingCalling frequently-used menus instantly Quick Menu Quick menu Then press MENU/SET Change the Quick Menu to your preferred itemPress to select and press MENU/SET Rec menu/Recording functions Press button Custom menu Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons Assigning a function to a function button Not available in the following cases Changing settings using the control ring Recording mode Setting Changes the settings assigned to the control ring Changing the settings assigned to the control ringSettings that can be assigned Clock Set Using the Setup menuWhen you come back from your travel destination World Time Settings Wi-Fi Function / Wi-Fi Setup Travel Date Beep Live View ModeSettings Sets the beep sounds or shutter sounds Monitor Display / Viewfinder Monitor Luminance Sleep Mode TV Connection USB ModeSettings 169 TV Aspect Hdmi Mode Auto Menu Information Menu ResumeMenu Background Language Reset Self Timer Auto OffNo.Reset Reset Rec. settings? Reset setup/custom settings? Format Reset Wi-Fi SettingsReturns Wi-Fi settings to default settings Format initialize a memory card. →26 To continue entering characters Entering TextTo change the character type Editing text About the direction detect function Basics Holding the cameraMotion pictures cannot be displayed in portrait orientation Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor Recording pictures using the viewfinderSwitching between the monitor and viewfinder Press LVF button → Custom → Eye Sensor About diopter adjustmentAbout Eye Sensor AF Not available in the following case Take a picture Press Button to set the drive mode to SingleTaking pictures Focus display Displaying still pictures immediately after taking them Custom → Auto Review Press the motion picture button again to end recording Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording For details, read Recording motion pictures. →187 Select the recording mode To select Intelligent Auto Mode Registering the custom set Using the function button to call up the custom settingsUsing the custom set → Custom → Cust.Set Mem When changing the menu settings Press DISP. button to switch the display Switching the display information on the recording screenMonitor style display layout Live View Finder style display layout Switching the monitor display methodSwitching the viewfinder display method → Custom → Monitor Disp. Style Enabling/disabling the histogram display → Custom → Histogram → on / OFF → Custom → Guide Line → / / / OFF Enabling/disabling the guideline display→ Custom → Monitor Info. Disp. → on / OFF Correct camera angle Using the level gauge Using the level gaugePress DISP. button to switch the display Tilting up or down Viewing your pictures Sending pictures to the WEB servicesEnding Playback Move the zoom lever toward T side Zooming in and viewing Playback ZoomViewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Move the zoom lever toward W side Viewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback Selected date Viewing motion pictures Operations during motion picture playback Display is switched as shown below Switching the display information on the playback screenWith information ∗ Enabling/disabling the overexposed area display → Custom → Highlight → on / OFF Deleting pictures Delete Single To delete multiple up to 100/To delete all pictures Point the camera at the subject Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settingsPress iA button Changing the operation method of the iA button Automatic Scene Detection When taking picturesWhen recording motion pictures About Backlight Compensation Available menus Using the flash supplied/optionalYou can set only the following menus Taking pictures using a handheld camera iHandheld Night Shot → Rec → iHandheld Night Shot → on / OFF → Rec → iHDR → on / OFF Recording mode Press the shutter button halfway Enabling/disabling the exposure meter display→ Custom → Expo.Meter → on / OFF Program Shift diagram About Program Shift Aperture values Shutter speed set seconds Shutter speeds that can be set seconds Aperture value Set Recording mode Aperture values that Shutter speeds that can be set∗2 Seconds Manual exposure assist estimate → Custom → Constant Preview M Mode → on / OFFAbout T time Press the Fn1 button to switch the confirmation screen Depth of field characteristicAssign Preview to the function button →37 Changing the picture effect Filter You can select from among 22 picture effects Filter. →92 Press the DISP. button to switch the display Normal display Guide display Adjusting the picture effects according to your preferences → Rec → Simultaneous record w/o filter Settings on / OFF Retro Items that can be set Press to display the setting screenExpressive Old Days Monochrome Low KeySepia Dynamic Monochrome Impressive Art Rough MonochromeSilky Monochrome High Dynamic Toy Pop Cross ProcessToy Effect Bleach Bypass Defocusing a picture Miniature Effect Star Filter Soft FocusFantasy This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel One Point Color Selecting color Tips on positioning the center of the light source Setting the light sourceSunshine This effect adds a cast of light to the scene 100 → Rec → Photo Style Adjusting the picture quality 101 Set the menu Adjusting highlights and shadows Highlight Shadow102 Press to select the item 103 Adjusting the White BalanceAWB Auto White Balance Setting the White Balance manually104 Screen, and press MENU/SET Performing White Balance fine adjustments Setting the White Balance using color temperature105 Bracket recording using White Balance 106 107 Setting the picture quality and sizeSwitching the aspect ratio selector switch Changing the aspect ratio of the still pictures → Rec → Picture Size Setting the picture size108 Aspect ratio 169 12.5M 10M 11M 12M About RAW file Setting the compression rate of pictures Quality109 Set the compression rate used for storing pictures 110 111 Using the picture correction functions effectivelyEnhancing the impression of high-resolution i.Resolution Correcting contrast and exposure i.Dynamic Combining still pictures with different exposures HDR What is HDR?112 → Rec → HDR 113 Setting the color space→ Rec → Long Shtr NR Settings on / OFF Suppressing the noise of a long exposure Long Shtr NR Select the focus mode AFS, AFF, AFC Switch the focus selectorSwitch to or 114 When recording using AFF, AFC Switching AF Mode115 116 Taking front-on pictures of people Face/Eye Detection You can select the focusing area. →121 117 118 Etc. Custom Multi 119 120 Pinpoint-focusingLocking the focus To change the AF area 121Changing the position and size of the AF area Select and press Changing the display of the assist screen Setting the timeout for the enlarged display122 → Custom → Pinpoint AF Display → Custom → Direct Focus Area → on / OFF 123Enabling/disabling use of cursor button to move the AF area Drive Mode, White Balance and Sensitivity Enabling/disabling pre-adjustment of focus Setting your preferred focusing methodFocusing using the AF/AE Lock button 124 125 Enabling/disabling recording when a subject is out of focusEnabling/disabling manual focus adjustment after AF Turning on/off the AF Assist Lamp 126 Switch the focus selector switch to Focus rangeTaking close-up pictures Macro recording Shortest recording distance 127 Taking close-up pictures Macro recording Taking pictures with Manual Focus Switch toTurn the control ring to adjust focus 128 Enabling/disabling MF Guide display Quickly adjusting the focus using Auto Focus129 → Custom → MF Guide → on / OFF 130 → Custom → Peaking 131 Setting the display method of MF AssistMF Assist Changing the MF Assist display 132→ Custom → MF Assist Display 133 Setting the function of the AF/AE Lock buttonTaking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure Custom → AF/AE Lock 134 Select the compensation value Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation135 Turn the exposure compensation dial to 136 Setting the ISO SensitivitySetting guide On the brightness of a subject Setting the upper limit of ISO Sensitivity 137 → Rec → Extended ISO Settings on / OFF Setting the incremental value of ISO SensitivityExtending the ISO Sensitivity setting 138 → Rec → Metering Mode Setting the metering mode139 → Rec → Shutter Type Shutter and Drive Settings Setting the Shutter Type140 Mshtr Press Button To select the drive mode Selecting a Drive Mode141 Burst function 142 143 Focusing in burst modeTo cancel burst Focus on the subject and take a picture 144 Conditions Recording while exposure is changed automatically To cancel Auto Bracket145 146 → Rec → Auto Bracket Automatically changing the aspect ratio while taking To cancel aspect bracket147 148 Taking pictures with self-timerTo cancel self-timer Press the shutter button halfway to focus Taking pictures with self-timer 149 Applying a picture effect Filter Recording panorama pictures150 Press the Filter button to select a picture effect →89 Tips 151Press the shutter button fully again to end recording Taking pictures from left to right 152 To cancelAbout panorama picture playback Press to select Start and press MENU/SET 153Press to select the item and press MENU/SET → Rec → Time Lapse Shot Select the motion picture creation method 154Press the shutter button fully Use To select OK and press MENU/SET 155 Press to select the recording method, and press MENU/SET Creating stop motion animation Stop Motion Animation156 Before creating stop motion animation Move the subject to decide on How to create stop motion animation effectively157 Composition 158 Press to select OK and press MENU/SET Record the second, third, and fourth pictures Performing multiple exposures for a single picture159 Press to select Exit and press MENU/SET 160 About the automatic gain compensation settingTo overlay the pictures on the RAW file picture in a card 161 → Custom → Silent Mode Settings on / OFFDisabling the beeps and flash at the same time Shutter Vol Off 162 → Rec → Face Recog Settings on / OFF / MemoryRecording with the Face Recognition function How the Face Recognition function works During recording Registering face pictures Recording tips when registering face pictures163 Align the face with the guide and record Editing or deleting information about registered persons 164Use to select the item for editing and press MENU/SET Canceling the display of the name and age in months/years Setting the name and age in months/years→ Rec → Profile Setup 165 Use To select the brightness and then press MENU/SET 166→ Custom → Zebra Pattern ZEBRA1 167 → Custom → Monochrome Live View Settings on / OFFThis does not affect recorded pictures Use to select the item and press MENU/SET Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitter168 To prevent jitter 169 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash 170 Using ZoomYou can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom Move the zoom lever Turn the control ring ∗ Optical Zoom 171Zoom types and use Extended optical zoom 172 Zoom 173 Digital Zoom Step Zoom Using the zoom lever for Step Zoom174 Turn the control ring →39 175 Changing the zoom operation settingsRetaining the zoom position when the camera is turned off → Custom → Zoom Resume → on / OFF Attaching the flash Taking pictures using the flash supplied176 Removing the hot shoe cover About Forced Flash Off Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is Auto177 Removing the flash How to use the flash effectively 178 → Rec → Flash → Manual Flash Adjust Changing the firing mode Manual flashSetting the flash ratio When Manual is selected 179 → Rec → Red-Eye Removal Settings on / OFF Changing Flash ModeReducing red-eye Recording mode 180 Flash Mode Shutter speed seconds Shutter speeds for each flash mode181 1ST Setting the 2nd curtain sync182 2ND Settings -3 EV to +3 EV unit 1/3 EV Adjusting the flash output→ Rec → Flash → Auto Exposure Comp Settings on / OFF 183 Set the wireless flash to RC mode and position the flash Performing wireless flash settingsPositioning the wireless flash 184 185 Press To select Wireless Channel and pressPress To select Wireless Setup and press Press To select the channel and press MENU/SET 186 Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate 187 What is bit rate When Avchd is selectedWhen MP4 is selected 188 About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Allow the focus to be adjusted manually. →128189 Fix focus position at the start of motion picture Recording motion pictures 190Press the motion picture button to start recording About aperture value About operation sound when recording ends191 About the shutter speed → Custom → Video Button → on / OFF 192Enabling/disabling the motion picture button This function prevents incorrect operation of the button 193 Recording 4K motion pictures 194To record 4K motion pictures Press button to display the recording screen 195Recording 4K motion pictures Menu 196 Setting a markerPress the motion picture button again to end recording 197 Creating still pictures from a motion picture Press the shutter button fully during 198Motion picture recording Using the Motion Picture menu 199 Mic Level Adj 200Mic Level Disp Wind Cut Playing back group pictures consecutively Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing the group picture201 Select a picture with the group picture icon , or Press Playing back group pictures one by one 202PressSelect a picture with the submenu icon , Display the picture that you want to Capturing still pictures from motion pictures203 Capture as a still picture by pressing to 204 Using the Playback menuSlide Show Select Effect or Setup and then press MENU/SET To change settings such as music or display time205 206 Playback ModeWhen selecting Category Play in above Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways Location Logging Writing the location information using a smartphone/tablet207 Abort writing location information 208 RAW Processing 209 Setting each itemWhen you select an item, the setting screen appears Press MENU/SET to set Use to select the setting and press MENU/SET When Setup is selected210 You can enter characters comments on a recorded picture 211Title Edit Enter characters Entering text →52 212 Text Stamp 213 Items set to OFF are not stamped 214 Video Divide Time Lapse Video 215Stop Motion Video 216 Resize Cropping 217Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas Rotate Rotating a picture manually 218Rotate / Rotate Disp Rotate Disp. Rotating a picture automatically to display Favorite , select Favorite → Cancel → Yes, and then press MENU/SET219 To clear all Print Set , select Print Set → Cancel → Yes, and then press MENU/SET220 Use to set number of still pictures and press MENU/SET 221 Protect 222 Face Rec Edit Delete Confirmation 223Picture Sort File Name 224 Wi-Fi Wi-FiFunction and NFC FunctionUse the camera as a wireless LAN device Before Use About the Wi-Fi connection lamp 225 226 →273 Sending pictures to a PC →247 Using WEB services →251 What you can do with the Wi-Fi functionOperating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone →228 227 Installing the smartphone/tablet app Panasonic Image App Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone228 229 Connecting to a smartphonePress and hold the Wi-Fi button → New Connection → Remote Shooting & View Using an iOS device 230 Using an Android device 231 Changing the connection method 232Closing the connection Compatible models Connecting to a smartphone using NFC function233 Preparations On the camera 234 Taking pictures via a smartphone remote recording Saving pictures in the camera to the smartphone 235Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone Connect to a smartphone →229 Select from Image App 236 Easily transferring pictures in the camera Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services 237 Ends location information recording 238Starts location information recording Sends and writes the location information Sending method, and pictures that can be sent 239Operating the camera to send pictures to a smartphone Jpeg RAW MP4 Avchd Send Images While Recording When connecting with Manual Connection in Direct240 Select the device you wish to connect to Select Single Select or Multi Select 241Send Images Stored in the Camera Single Select 242 Displaying still pictures on a TVTake or play back still pictures on this unit Wireless printing 243 244 Sending pictures to AV devicePreparations 245 246 247 Sending pictures to a PCJpeg RAW MP4 Avchd ∗ 248 When using PHOTOfunSTUDIOWhen not using PHOTOfunSTUDIO To create a folder that receives images 249 Select the folder you want to send to 250 When sending images to WEB service Using WEB services251 Registering the WEB service to Lumix Club 252 253 254 Quickly sending pictures in the camera to WEB servicesPerforming the operation for the first time When sending images to Cloud Sync. Service 255 256 257 258 Using Lumix ClubAbout the Lumix Club Check the login ID and press MENU/SET Acquiring a new login ID New accountEnter the password 259 260 Select Exit 261 To set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphoneCheck the details if the terms of use have been updated Check the Lumix Club terms of use Select Yes in the login ID delete confirmation screen Delete your login ID and account from the Lumix Club262 263 About connectionsConnection method Description Into the wireless access point Via Network Connecting via a wireless access pointSwitches to WPS Mode 264 265 Select the wireless access point you are connecting toIf network authentication is encrypted Enter the encryption key 266 When connecting with Manual InputWhen an option other than No Encryption is selected Enter the encryption key Direct Connecting directly 267 268 Select the desired connection settingRegistering History items to Favorite Editing items registered in Favorite 269Checking connection details of History or Favorite 270 Settings for sending picturesYou can select and send recorded images Original / Auto ∗ 1 / Change Changing the settings for sending images271 JPG / RAW+JPG / RAW 272 Wi-Fi Setup→ Setup → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Setup → Desired setting Lumix Club Network Address Wi-Fi Password273 Approved Regulations ∗ Viewing 4K motion pictures Connecting with other devices Enjoying 4K motion pictures274 Viewing on TV screen Storing 4K motion pictures on your PC 275Storing 4K motion pictures Storing 4K motion pictures on a DVD Connect camera to TV Viewing on TV screen276 To connect with an Hdmi micro cable 277 Viewing on TV screen 278 What is Viera Link HDMI?Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control Other related operations Turning the unit OFF 279Automatic input select Computer specifications 280 PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE 281About supplied software Operating environment Silkypix Developer Studio 4.2 SE 282LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Click Applications Click Recommended Installation Installing supplied softwareSoftware compatible with your PC will be installed 283 284 Copying still pictures and motion pictures Windows Copying to your computer without using PHOTOfunSTUDIO285 Mac Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables optional 286Copying by inserting the card into the recorder Connect camera to recorder 287 To cancel printPrinting Connect camera to printer Multiple pictures are printed at one time 288Printing multiple pictures Use to select Print start and press MENU/SET 289 Using computerUsing printer Printing with date and text 290 Making print settings on the cameraPictures / 4 pictures External Flash optional Others Optional accessories291 Removing the hot shoe cover 292 Recording List of monitor/viewfinder displays293 Exps 294 AFL 295 AEL 296 On-monitor recording information Playback 2971ST DAY Detailed information display Resolution →111298 Histgram display 299 Message displaysMemory cards 300 Wi-Fi functionThis battery cannot be used No picture to send 301 Login failed. Please check Login ID and PasswordCannot connect to server Others Please turn camera off and then on again System Error302 Cannot be set on this picture Rec Menu list303 AFS/AFF/AFC 304 Motion Picture 3054K Photo Custom 306AF+MF 307 Menu Setup 308 309 Battery, power 310 311 Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference 312Motion picture recording stops midway 313 314 Monitor/viewfinder No flash emitted 315Unable to perform Flash Flash fires twice 316 317 Playback and operation sounds are too low 318 319 Have forgotten the login ID or password for the Lumix ClubIt takes long time every time to connect to a smartphone 320 Wi-Fi connection is not recognizing my PCImages cannot be transmitted to the WEB service Pictures cannot be transmitted to the computer It takes time to transmit an image to the WEB service 321 322 Have forgotten the password for the Wi-FiCannot connect using the NFC function Cannot send images to an AV device 323 TV, computer, printer 324 Cannot print when connecting to printerEdges of pictures are cut off when printing Cannot print panorama pictures properly 325 326 When in useUsage cautions and notes Caring for your camera Memory cards When not using for a while327 Monitor/viewfinder 328 BatteryCause faults Charger Lens When using a tripod or unipod329 Personal Information 330 331 332