Viewfinder LVF →54 | Panasonic DMC-LX100 instruction

Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

23 Viewfinder (LVF) (→54)

In this manual, “viewfinder” is used to indicate the LVF.

24Eye Sensor (→54)

25Diopter adjustment dial (→55)

26[LVF] button (→54) / [Fn3] button (→37)

27Strap eyelet (→19)

28Monitor

29[HDMI] socket (→276)

30[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→276, 284, 286, 287)

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Panasonic DMC-LX100 owner manual Viewfinder LVF →54, This manual, viewfinder is used to indicate the LVF

Contents

Digital Camera Wi-Fifunction →224 Search from Contents Search from the list of function NamesFinding the information you need Viewfinder displays Search from the list On-screen messages How to use this manual Recording mode iconsAbout the symbols in the text → Rec → Quality → Using the Setup menu Contents by FunctionNames and Functions Taking pictures with Automatic settings Recording pictures usingTaking pictures using picture Using the picture correction Effects Photo Style 100Highlight Shadow 102 103 Setting the profile for a baby Using the Motion Picture menu153 162 Wi-FiFunction 201Capturing still pictures from 203 274 276280 286 Contents by Function Connecting with other devices Wi-FiPlayback Before Use Before use Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright laws Standard Accessories Control ring →39 Aspect ratio selector switch Names and Functions of Main PartsLens front ring 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 Charging battery Detach the battery after charging is completedAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging light Remaining battery Charging time Recording still pictures When using monitor Recording still pictures When using viewfinder LVFRecording conditions by Cipa standard Number of recordable pictures Viewing pictures When using monitor Recording motion pictures When using monitorRecording conditions Inserting and removing the battery/the card optional BatteryTo remove To remove battery To remove card Card Access to the card About the CardAbout the motion picture recording and speed class Avchd Set the menu → Setup → Format Formatting the card initialization When aspect ratio is set to 43 and Quality is set to When Rec Format is AvchdRecording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Recording picture capacity still pictures → Custom →Remaining Disp. Remaining shots Displays the number of pictures that can be recordedRemaining time Displays the remaining recording time Setting the clock Changing time settings Select Clock Set from the Setup menuPress To set your home area 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 Setting the menu screen background Switching menu typeExample Switching to the Setup menu from Rec menu Press Turn the control dial to select the setting Calling frequently-used menus instantly Quick MenuPress Q.MENU button to display Quick menu Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item Press to select and press MENU/SETThen 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 Using the Setup menu When you come back from your travel destinationClock Set World Time Settings Wi-Fi Function / Wi-Fi Setup Travel Date Live View Mode SettingsBeep Sets the beep sounds or shutter sounds Monitor Display / Viewfinder Monitor Luminance Sleep Mode USB Mode Settings 169TV Connection TV Aspect Hdmi Mode Auto Menu Resume Menu BackgroundMenu Information Language Self Timer Auto Off No.ResetReset Reset Rec. settings? Reset setup/custom settings? Reset Wi-Fi Settings Returns Wi-Fi settings to default settingsFormat Format initialize a memory card. →26 Entering Text To change the character typeTo continue entering characters Editing text About the direction detect function Basics Holding the cameraMotion pictures cannot be displayed in portrait orientation Recording pictures using the viewfinder Switching between the monitor and viewfinderAutomatic switching between viewfinder and monitor Press LVF button About diopter adjustment About Eye Sensor AF→ Custom → Eye Sensor Not available in the following case Press Button to set the drive mode to Single Taking picturesTake a picture Focus display Displaying still pictures immediately after taking them Custom → Auto Review Recording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recordingPress the motion picture button again to end recording For details, read Recording motion pictures. →187 Select the recording mode To select Intelligent Auto Mode Using the function button to call up the custom settings Using the custom setRegistering 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 Switching the monitor display method Switching the viewfinder display methodLive View Finder style display layout → 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 Using the level gauge Press DISP. button to switch the displayCorrect camera angle Using the level gauge Tilting up or down Viewing your pictures Sending pictures to the WEB servicesEnding Playback Zooming in and viewing Playback Zoom Viewing a list of pictures Multi PlaybackMove the zoom lever toward T side 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 Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings Press iA buttonPoint the camera at the subject Changing the operation method of the iA button When taking pictures When recording motion picturesAutomatic Scene Detection 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 Items that can be set Press to display the setting screen ExpressiveRetro Old Days Low Key SepiaMonochrome Dynamic Monochrome Rough Monochrome Silky MonochromeImpressive Art High Dynamic Cross Process Toy EffectToy Pop Bleach Bypass Defocusing a picture Miniature Effect Soft Focus FantasyStar Filter This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel One Point Color Selecting color Setting the light source SunshineTips on positioning the center of the light source This effect adds a cast of light to the scene 100 → Rec → Photo Style Adjusting the picture quality 101 Adjusting highlights and shadows Highlight Shadow 102Set the menu Press to select the item 103 Adjusting the White BalanceAWB Setting the White Balance manually 104Auto White Balance Screen, and press MENU/SET Performing White Balance fine adjustments Setting the White Balance using color temperature105 Bracket recording using White Balance 106 Setting the picture quality and size Switching the aspect ratio selector switch107 Changing the aspect ratio of the still pictures Setting the picture size 108→ Rec → Picture Size Aspect ratio 169 12.5M 10M 11M 12M Setting the compression rate of pictures Quality 109About RAW file Set the compression rate used for storing pictures 110 Using the picture correction functions effectively Enhancing the impression of high-resolution i.Resolution111 Correcting contrast and exposure i.Dynamic What is HDR? 112Combining still pictures with different exposures HDR → Rec → HDR Setting the color space → Rec → Long Shtr NR Settings on / OFF113 Suppressing the noise of a long exposure Long Shtr NR Switch the focus selector Switch to orSelect the focus mode AFS, AFF, AFC 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 121 Changing the position and size of the AF areaTo change the AF area Select and press Setting the timeout for the enlarged display 122Changing the display of the assist screen → Custom → Pinpoint AF Display 123 Enabling/disabling use of cursor button to move the AF area→ Custom → Direct Focus Area → on / OFF Drive Mode, White Balance and Sensitivity Setting your preferred focusing method Focusing using the AF/AE Lock buttonEnabling/disabling pre-adjustment of focus 124 Enabling/disabling recording when a subject is out of focus Enabling/disabling manual focus adjustment after AF125 Turning on/off the AF Assist Lamp Switch the focus selector switch to Focus range Taking close-up pictures Macro recording126 Shortest recording distance 127 Taking close-up pictures Macro recording Switch to Turn the control ring to adjust focusTaking pictures with Manual Focus 128 Quickly adjusting the focus using Auto Focus 129Enabling/disabling MF Guide display → 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 Setting the function of the AF/AE Lock button Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure133 Custom → AF/AE Lock 134 Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation 135Select the compensation value Turn the exposure compensation dial to Setting the ISO Sensitivity Setting guide136 On the brightness of a subject Setting the upper limit of ISO Sensitivity 137 Setting the incremental value of ISO Sensitivity Extending the ISO Sensitivity setting→ Rec → Extended ISO Settings on / OFF 138 → Rec → Metering Mode Setting the metering mode139 Shutter and Drive Settings Setting the Shutter Type 140→ Rec → Shutter Type Mshtr Press Button To select the drive mode Selecting a Drive Mode141 Burst function 142 Focusing in burst mode To cancel burst143 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 Taking pictures with self-timer To cancel self-timer148 Press the shutter button halfway to focus Taking pictures with self-timer 149 Recording panorama pictures 150Applying a picture effect Filter Press the Filter button to select a picture effect →89 151 Press the shutter button fully again to end recordingTips Taking pictures from left to right 152 To cancelAbout panorama picture playback 153 Press to select the item and press MENU/SETPress to select Start and press MENU/SET → Rec → Time Lapse Shot 154 Press the shutter button fullySelect the motion picture creation method Use To select OK and press MENU/SET 155 Creating stop motion animation Stop Motion Animation 156Press to select the recording method, and press MENU/SET Before creating stop motion animation How to create stop motion animation effectively 157Move the subject to decide on Composition 158 Press to select OK and press MENU/SET Performing multiple exposures for a single picture 159Record the second, third, and fourth pictures 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 → Custom → Silent Mode Settings on / OFF Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time161 Shutter Vol Off → Rec → Face Recog Settings on / OFF / Memory Recording with the Face Recognition function162 How the Face Recognition function works During recording Recording tips when registering face pictures 163Registering face pictures 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 Setting the name and age in months/years → Rec → Profile SetupCanceling the display of the name and age in months/years 165 166 → Custom → Zebra PatternUse To select the brightness and then press MENU/SET ZEBRA1 167 → Custom → Monochrome Live View Settings on / OFFThis does not affect recorded pictures Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitter 168Use to select the item and press MENU/SET To prevent jitter 169 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom170 Move the zoom lever Turn the control ring ∗ 171 Zoom types and useOptical Zoom Extended optical zoom 172 Zoom 173 Digital Zoom Using the zoom lever for Step Zoom 174Step Zoom Turn the control ring →39 Changing the zoom operation settings Retaining the zoom position when the camera is turned off175 → Custom → Zoom Resume → on / OFF Taking pictures using the flash supplied 176Attaching the flash Removing the hot shoe cover Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is Auto 177About Forced Flash Off Removing the flash How to use the flash effectively 178 Changing the firing mode Manual flash Setting the flash ratio When Manual is selected→ Rec → Flash → Manual Flash Adjust 179 Changing Flash Mode Reducing red-eye Recording mode→ Rec → Red-Eye Removal Settings on / OFF 180 Flash Mode Shutter speed seconds Shutter speeds for each flash mode181 Setting the 2nd curtain sync 1821ST 2ND Adjusting the flash output → Rec → Flash → Auto Exposure Comp Settings on / OFFSettings -3 EV to +3 EV unit 1/3 EV 183 Performing wireless flash settings Positioning the wireless flashSet the wireless flash to RC mode and position the flash 184 Press To select Wireless Channel and press Press To select Wireless Setup and press185 Press To select the channel and press MENU/SET 186 Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate 187 When Avchd is selected When MP4 is selectedWhat is bit rate 188 Allow the focus to be adjusted manually. →128 189About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Fix focus position at the start of motion picture Recording motion pictures 190Press the motion picture button to start recording About operation sound when recording ends 191About aperture value About the shutter speed 192 Enabling/disabling the motion picture button→ Custom → Video Button → on / OFF This function prevents incorrect operation of the button 193 Recording 4K motion pictures 194To record 4K motion pictures 195 Recording 4K motion picturesPress button to display the recording screen 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 199 200 Mic Level DispMic Level Adj Wind Cut Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing the group picture 201Playing back group pictures consecutively Select a picture with the group picture icon , or Press Playing back group pictures one by one 202PressSelect a picture with the submenu icon , Capturing still pictures from motion pictures 203Display the picture that you want to 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 Playback Mode When selecting Category Play in above206 Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways Writing the location information using a smartphone/tablet 207Location Logging Abort writing location information 208 RAW Processing Setting each item When you select an item, the setting screen appears209 Press MENU/SET to set Use to select the setting and press MENU/SET When Setup is selected210 211 Title EditYou can enter characters comments on a recorded picture 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 218 Rotate / Rotate DispRotate Rotating a picture manually Rotate Disp. Rotating a picture automatically to display , select Favorite → Cancel → Yes, and then press MENU/SET 219Favorite To clear all , select Print Set → Cancel → Yes, and then press MENU/SET 220Print Set Use to set number of still pictures and press MENU/SET 221 Protect 222 Face Rec Edit 223 Picture SortDelete Confirmation File Name Wi-Fi Wi-FiFunction and NFC Function Use the camera as a wireless LAN device224 Before Use About the Wi-Fi connection lamp 225 226 →273 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone →228Sending pictures to a PC →247 Using WEB services →251 227 Installing the smartphone/tablet app Panasonic Image App Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone228 Connecting to a smartphone Press and hold the Wi-Fi button229 → New Connection → Remote Shooting & View Using an iOS device 230 Using an Android device 231 Changing the connection method 232Closing the connection Connecting to a smartphone using NFC function 233Compatible models Preparations On the camera 234 Taking pictures via a smartphone remote recording 235 Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphoneSaving pictures in the camera to the 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 237 238 Starts location information recordingEnds location information recording Sends and writes the location information 239 Operating the camera to send pictures to a smartphoneSending method, and pictures that can be sent Jpeg RAW MP4 Avchd When connecting with Manual Connection in Direct 240Send Images While Recording Select the device you wish to connect to 241 Send Images Stored in the CameraSelect Single Select or Multi Select 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 ∗ When using PHOTOfunSTUDIO When not using PHOTOfunSTUDIO248 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 Acquiring a new login ID New account Enter the passwordCheck the login ID and press MENU/SET 259 260 Select Exit To set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphone Check the details if the terms of use have been updated261 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 Via Network Connecting via a wireless access point Switches to WPS ModeInto the wireless access point 264 Select the wireless access point you are connecting to If network authentication is encrypted265 Enter the encryption key When connecting with Manual Input When an option other than No Encryption is selected266 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 Changing the settings for sending images 271Original / Auto ∗ 1 / Change JPG / RAW+JPG / RAW Wi-Fi Setup → Setup → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Setup → Desired setting272 Lumix Club Wi-Fi Password 273Network Address Approved Regulations ∗ Connecting with other devices Enjoying 4K motion pictures 274Viewing 4K motion pictures Viewing on TV screen 275 Storing 4K motion picturesStoring 4K motion pictures on your PC Storing 4K motion pictures on a DVD Viewing on TV screen 276Connect camera to TV 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 280 281 About supplied softwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE Operating environment Silkypix Developer Studio 4.2 SE 282LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Installing supplied software Software compatible with your PC will be installedClick Applications Click Recommended Installation 283 284 Copying still pictures and motion pictures Copying to your computer without using PHOTOfunSTUDIO 285Windows Mac 286 Copying by inserting the card into the recorderDubbing playback pictures via AV cables optional Connect camera to recorder To cancel print Printing287 Connect camera to printer 288 Printing multiple picturesMultiple pictures are printed at one time Use to select Print start and press MENU/SET Using computer Using printer289 Printing with date and text 290 Making print settings on the cameraPictures / 4 pictures Others Optional accessories 291External Flash optional Removing the hot shoe cover 292 List of monitor/viewfinder displays 293Recording Exps 294 AFL 295 AEL 296 On-monitor recording information Playback 2971ST DAY Resolution →111 298Detailed information display Histgram display 299 Message displaysMemory cards Wi-Fi function This battery cannot be used300 No picture to send 301 Login failed. Please check Login ID and PasswordCannot connect to server Please turn camera off and then on again System Error 302Others Cannot be set on this picture Menu list 303Rec 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 315 Unable to perform FlashNo flash emitted 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 Wi-Fi connection is not recognizing my PC Images cannot be transmitted to the WEB service320 Pictures cannot be transmitted to the computer It takes time to transmit an image to the WEB service 321 Have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi Cannot connect using the NFC function322 Cannot send images to an AV device 323 TV, computer, printer Cannot print when connecting to printer Edges of pictures are cut off when printing324 Cannot print panorama pictures properly 325 When in use Usage cautions and notes326 Caring for your camera When not using for a while 327Memory cards Monitor/viewfinder Battery Cause faults328 Charger When using a tripod or unipod 329Lens Personal Information 330 331 332

Panasonic DMC-LX100 Viewfinder LVF →54, This manual, viewfinder is used to indicate the LVF

Models: DMC-LX100

23 Viewfinder (LVF) (→54)

In this manual, “viewfinder” is used to indicate the LVF.