Setting the menu screen background, Press

Preparations

Setting the menu

Switching menu type

Example: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu

1 Press
2 Press	to select a menu switch icon [ ]

••Items can also be selected by turning the control dial.

3 Press [MENU/SET]

••Select the menu item and perform the setting.

Menu type

●●The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode. ●●The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.

Setting the menu screen background

You can set the background for the menu screen according to your preferences.

1Set the menu

→ [Setup] → [Menu Background]

2Press to select the background color and then press [MENU/SET]

••Exit the menu after it is set.

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Panasonic DMC-LX100 owner manual Setting the menu screen background, Switching menu type, Press MENU/SET

Contents

Digital Camera Search from Contents Search from the list of function Names Wi-Fifunction →224Finding the information you need Viewfinder displays Search from the list On-screen messages Recording mode icons How to use this manualAbout the symbols in the text → Rec → Quality → Contents by Function Using the Setup menuNames and Functions Recording pictures using Taking pictures with Automatic settingsTaking pictures using picture Effects Photo Style 100 Using the picture correctionHighlight Shadow 102 103 Using the Motion Picture menu Setting the profile for a baby153 162 201 Wi-FiFunctionCapturing still pictures from 203 276 274280 286 Contents by Function Wi-Fi Connecting with other devicesPlayback Always take a test shot first Before Use Before useNo compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright laws Standard Accessories Names and Functions of Main Parts Control ring →39 Aspect ratio selector switchLens front ring Lens barrel Lens Filter diameter Φ43 mm 20 21 Bottom This manual, viewfinder is used to indicate the LVF Viewfinder LVF →54 Before Use MENU/SET button / Cursor button / Control dial Disabling the button and dial operation while recordingEnabling/disabling the operation guide display Preparations Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap Attach the lens capAttach the shoulder strap Detach the battery after charging is completed Charging batteryAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging light Charging time Remaining battery Recording still pictures When using viewfinder LVF Recording still pictures When using monitorRecording conditions by Cipa standard Number of recordable pictures Recording motion pictures When using monitor Viewing pictures When using monitorRecording conditions Battery Inserting and removing the battery/the card optionalTo remove To remove battery To remove card Card About the Card Access to the cardAbout the motion picture recording and speed class Avchd Formatting the card initialization Set the menu → Setup → Format When Rec Format is Avchd When aspect ratio is set to 43 and Quality is set toRecording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Recording picture capacity still pictures Displays the number of pictures that can be recorded → Custom →Remaining Disp. Remaining shotsRemaining time Displays the remaining recording time Setting the clock Select Clock Set from the Setup menu Changing time settingsPress To set your home area Set the date and time Perform steps 5 6. →29 Press MENU/SET to bring up the menu Setting the menu Press to select the setting and press MENU/SET Press To select the menu item Press MENU/SETItems can also be selected by turning the control dial Switching menu type Setting the menu screen backgroundExample Switching to the Setup menu from Rec menu Press Calling frequently-used menus instantly Quick Menu Turn the control dial to select the settingPress Q.MENU button to display Quick menu Press to select and press MENU/SET Change the Quick Menu to your preferred itemThen press MENU/SET Rec menu/Recording functions Custom menu Press button Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons Not available in the following cases Assigning a function to a function button Recording mode Setting Changing settings using the control ring Changing the settings assigned to the control ring Changes the settings assigned to the control ringSettings that can be assigned When you come back from your travel destination Using the Setup menuClock Set World Time Travel Date Settings Wi-Fi Function / Wi-Fi Setup Settings Live View ModeBeep Sets the beep sounds or shutter sounds Monitor Display / Viewfinder Monitor Luminance Sleep Mode Settings 169 USB ModeTV Connection TV Aspect Auto Hdmi Mode Menu Background Menu ResumeMenu Information Language No.Reset Self Timer Auto OffReset Reset Rec. settings? Reset setup/custom settings? Returns Wi-Fi settings to default settings Reset Wi-Fi SettingsFormat Format initialize a memory card. →26 To change the character type Entering TextTo continue entering characters Editing text Basics Holding the camera About the direction detect functionMotion pictures cannot be displayed in portrait orientation Switching between the monitor and viewfinder Recording pictures using the viewfinderAutomatic switching between viewfinder and monitor Press LVF button About Eye Sensor AF About diopter adjustment→ Custom → Eye Sensor Not available in the following case Taking pictures Press Button to set the drive mode to SingleTake a picture Focus display Custom → Auto Review Displaying still pictures immediately after taking them Press the motion picture button to start recording Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button again to end recording For details, read Recording motion pictures. →187 To select Intelligent Auto Mode Select the recording mode Using the custom set Using the function button to call up the custom settingsRegistering the custom set → Custom → Cust.Set Mem When changing the menu settings Switching the display information on the recording screen Press DISP. button to switch the displayMonitor style display layout Switching the viewfinder display method Switching the monitor display methodLive View Finder style display layout → Custom → Monitor Disp. Style → Custom → Histogram → on / OFF Enabling/disabling the histogram display Enabling/disabling the guideline display → Custom → Guide Line → / / / OFF→ Custom → Monitor Info. Disp. → on / OFF Press DISP. button to switch the display Using the level gaugeCorrect camera angle Using the level gauge Tilting up or down Sending pictures to the WEB services Viewing your picturesEnding Playback Viewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Zooming in and viewing Playback ZoomMove the zoom lever toward T side Move the zoom lever toward W side Selected date Viewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback Operations during motion picture playback Viewing motion pictures Switching the display information on the playback screen Display is switched as shown belowWith information ∗ → Custom → Highlight → on / OFF Enabling/disabling the overexposed area display Delete Single Deleting pictures To delete multiple up to 100/To delete all pictures Press iA button Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settingsPoint the camera at the subject Changing the operation method of the iA button When recording motion pictures When taking picturesAutomatic Scene Detection About Backlight Compensation Using the flash supplied/optional Available menusYou can set only the following menus → Rec → iHandheld Night Shot → on / OFF Taking pictures using a handheld camera iHandheld Night Shot → Rec → iHDR → on / OFF Recording mode Enabling/disabling the exposure meter display Press the shutter button halfway→ Custom → Expo.Meter → on / OFF About Program Shift Program Shift diagram Aperture values Shutter speed set seconds Shutter speeds that can be set seconds Aperture value Set Recording mode Seconds Aperture values that Shutter speeds that can be set∗2 → Custom → Constant Preview M Mode → on / OFF Manual exposure assist estimateAbout T time Depth of field characteristic Press the Fn1 button to switch the confirmation screenAssign Preview to the function button →37 You can select from among 22 picture effects Filter. →92 Changing the picture effect Filter Normal display Guide display Press the DISP. button to switch the display → Rec → Simultaneous record w/o filter Settings on / OFF Adjusting the picture effects according to your preferences Expressive Items that can be set Press to display the setting screenRetro Old Days Sepia Low KeyMonochrome Dynamic Monochrome Silky Monochrome Rough MonochromeImpressive Art High Dynamic Toy Effect Cross ProcessToy Pop Bleach Bypass Miniature Effect Defocusing a picture Fantasy Soft FocusStar Filter This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel Selecting color One Point Color Sunshine Setting the light sourceTips on positioning the center of the light source This effect adds a cast of light to the scene → Rec → Photo Style 100 101 Adjusting the picture quality 102 Adjusting highlights and shadows Highlight ShadowSet the menu Press to select the item Adjusting the White Balance 103AWB 104 Setting the White Balance manuallyAuto White Balance Screen, and press MENU/SET Setting the White Balance using color temperature Performing White Balance fine adjustments105 106 Bracket recording using White Balance Switching the aspect ratio selector switch Setting the picture quality and size107 Changing the aspect ratio of the still pictures 108 Setting the picture size→ Rec → Picture Size Aspect ratio 169 12.5M 10M 11M 12M 109 Setting the compression rate of pictures QualityAbout RAW file Set the compression rate used for storing pictures 110 Enhancing the impression of high-resolution i.Resolution Using the picture correction functions effectively111 Correcting contrast and exposure i.Dynamic 112 What is HDR?Combining still pictures with different exposures HDR → Rec → HDR → Rec → Long Shtr NR Settings on / OFF Setting the color space113 Suppressing the noise of a long exposure Long Shtr NR Switch to or Switch the focus selectorSelect the focus mode AFS, AFF, AFC 114 Switching AF Mode When recording using AFF, AFC115 Taking front-on pictures of people Face/Eye Detection 116 117 You can select the focusing area. →121 Etc. Custom Multi 118 119 Pinpoint-focusing 120Locking the focus Changing the position and size of the AF area 121To change the AF area Select and press 122 Setting the timeout for the enlarged displayChanging the display of the assist screen → Custom → Pinpoint AF Display Enabling/disabling use of cursor button to move the AF area 123→ Custom → Direct Focus Area → on / OFF Drive Mode, White Balance and Sensitivity Focusing using the AF/AE Lock button Setting your preferred focusing methodEnabling/disabling pre-adjustment of focus 124 Enabling/disabling manual focus adjustment after AF Enabling/disabling recording when a subject is out of focus125 Turning on/off the AF Assist Lamp Taking close-up pictures Macro recording Switch the focus selector switch to Focus range126 Shortest recording distance Taking close-up pictures Macro recording 127 Turn the control ring to adjust focus Switch toTaking pictures with Manual Focus 128 129 Quickly adjusting the focus using Auto FocusEnabling/disabling MF Guide display → Custom → MF Guide → on / OFF → Custom → Peaking 130 Setting the display method of MF Assist 131MF Assist 132 Changing the MF Assist display→ Custom → MF Assist Display Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure Setting the function of the AF/AE Lock button133 Custom → AF/AE Lock 134 135 Taking pictures with Exposure CompensationSelect the compensation value Turn the exposure compensation dial to Setting guide Setting the ISO Sensitivity136 On the brightness of a subject 137 Setting the upper limit of ISO Sensitivity Extending the ISO Sensitivity setting Setting the incremental value of ISO Sensitivity→ Rec → Extended ISO Settings on / OFF 138 Setting the metering mode → Rec → Metering Mode139 140 Shutter and Drive Settings Setting the Shutter Type→ Rec → Shutter Type Mshtr Selecting a Drive Mode Press Button To select the drive mode141 142 Burst function To cancel burst Focusing in burst mode143 Focus on the subject and take a picture Conditions 144 To cancel Auto Bracket Recording while exposure is changed automatically145 → Rec → Auto Bracket 146 To cancel aspect bracket Automatically changing the aspect ratio while taking147 To cancel self-timer Taking pictures with self-timer148 Press the shutter button halfway to focus 149 Taking pictures with self-timer 150 Recording panorama picturesApplying a picture effect Filter Press the Filter button to select a picture effect →89 Press the shutter button fully again to end recording 151Tips Taking pictures from left to right To cancel 152About panorama picture playback Press to select the item and press MENU/SET 153Press to select Start and press MENU/SET → Rec → Time Lapse Shot Press the shutter button fully 154Select the motion picture creation method Use To select OK and press MENU/SET 155 156 Creating stop motion animation Stop Motion AnimationPress to select the recording method, and press MENU/SET Before creating stop motion animation 157 How to create stop motion animation effectivelyMove the subject to decide on Composition Press to select OK and press MENU/SET 158 159 Performing multiple exposures for a single pictureRecord the second, third, and fourth pictures Press to select Exit and press MENU/SET About the automatic gain compensation setting 160To overlay the pictures on the RAW file picture in a card Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time → Custom → Silent Mode Settings on / OFF161 Shutter Vol Off Recording with the Face Recognition function → Rec → Face Recog Settings on / OFF / Memory162 How the Face Recognition function works During recording 163 Recording tips when registering face picturesRegistering face pictures Align the face with the guide and record 164 Editing or deleting information about registered personsUse to select the item for editing and press MENU/SET → Rec → Profile Setup Setting the name and age in months/yearsCanceling the display of the name and age in months/years 165 → Custom → Zebra Pattern 166Use To select the brightness and then press MENU/SET ZEBRA1 → Custom → Monochrome Live View Settings on / OFF 167This does not affect recorded pictures 168 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitterUse to select the item and press MENU/SET To prevent jitter Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash 169 You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom Using Zoom170 Move the zoom lever Turn the control ring ∗ Zoom types and use 171Optical Zoom Extended optical zoom Zoom 172 Digital Zoom 173 174 Using the zoom lever for Step ZoomStep Zoom Turn the control ring →39 Retaining the zoom position when the camera is turned off Changing the zoom operation settings175 → Custom → Zoom Resume → on / OFF 176 Taking pictures using the flash suppliedAttaching the flash Removing the hot shoe cover 177 Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is AutoAbout Forced Flash Off Removing the flash 178 How to use the flash effectively Setting the flash ratio When Manual is selected Changing the firing mode Manual flash→ Rec → Flash → Manual Flash Adjust 179 Reducing red-eye Recording mode Changing Flash Mode→ Rec → Red-Eye Removal Settings on / OFF 180 Shutter speeds for each flash mode Flash Mode Shutter speed seconds181 182 Setting the 2nd curtain sync1ST 2ND → Rec → Flash → Auto Exposure Comp Settings on / OFF Adjusting the flash outputSettings -3 EV to +3 EV unit 1/3 EV 183 Positioning the wireless flash Performing wireless flash settingsSet the wireless flash to RC mode and position the flash 184 Press To select Wireless Setup and press Press To select Wireless Channel and press185 Press To select the channel and press MENU/SET 186 187 Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate When MP4 is selected When Avchd is selectedWhat is bit rate 188 189 Allow the focus to be adjusted manually. →128About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Fix focus position at the start of motion picture 190 Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording 191 About operation sound when recording endsAbout aperture value About the shutter speed Enabling/disabling the motion picture button 192→ Custom → Video Button → on / OFF This function prevents incorrect operation of the button 193 194 Recording 4K motion picturesTo record 4K motion pictures Recording 4K motion pictures 195Press button to display the recording screen Menu Setting a marker 196Press the motion picture button again to end recording Creating still pictures from a motion picture 197 198 Press the shutter button fully duringMotion picture recording 199 Using the Motion Picture menu Mic Level Disp 200Mic Level Adj Wind Cut 201 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing the group picturePlaying back group pictures consecutively Select a picture with the group picture icon , or Press 202 Playing back group pictures one by onePressSelect a picture with the submenu icon , 203 Capturing still pictures from motion picturesDisplay the picture that you want to Capture as a still picture by pressing to Using the Playback menu 204Slide Show To change settings such as music or display time Select Effect or Setup and then press MENU/SET205 When selecting Category Play in above Playback Mode206 Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways 207 Writing the location information using a smartphone/tabletLocation Logging Abort writing location information RAW Processing 208 When you select an item, the setting screen appears Setting each item209 Press MENU/SET to set When Setup is selected Use to select the setting and press MENU/SET210 Title Edit 211You can enter characters comments on a recorded picture Enter characters Entering text →52 Text Stamp 212 Items set to OFF are not stamped 213 Video Divide 214 215 Time Lapse VideoStop Motion Video Resize 216 217 CroppingEnlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas Rotate / Rotate Disp 218Rotate Rotating a picture manually Rotate Disp. Rotating a picture automatically to display 219 , select Favorite → Cancel → Yes, and then press MENU/SETFavorite To clear all 220 , select Print Set → Cancel → Yes, and then press MENU/SETPrint Set Use to set number of still pictures and press MENU/SET Protect 221 Face Rec Edit 222 Picture Sort 223Delete Confirmation File Name Use the camera as a wireless LAN device Wi-Fi Wi-FiFunction and NFC Function224 Before Use 225 About the Wi-Fi connection lamp →273 226 Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone →228 What you can do with the Wi-Fi functionSending pictures to a PC →247 Using WEB services →251 227 Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Installing the smartphone/tablet app Panasonic Image App228 Press and hold the Wi-Fi button Connecting to a smartphone229 → New Connection → Remote Shooting & View 230 Using an iOS device 231 Using an Android device 232 Changing the connection methodClosing the connection 233 Connecting to a smartphone using NFC functionCompatible models Preparations On the camera Taking pictures via a smartphone remote recording 234 Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone 235Saving pictures in the camera to the smartphone Connect to a smartphone →229 Select from Image App Easily transferring pictures in the camera 236 237 Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services Starts location information recording 238Ends location information recording Sends and writes the location information Operating the camera to send pictures to a smartphone 239Sending method, and pictures that can be sent Jpeg RAW MP4 Avchd 240 When connecting with Manual Connection in DirectSend Images While Recording Select the device you wish to connect to Send Images Stored in the Camera 241Select Single Select or Multi Select Single Select Displaying still pictures on a TV 242Take or play back still pictures on this unit 243 Wireless printing Sending pictures to AV device 244Preparations 245 246 Sending pictures to a PC 247Jpeg RAW MP4 Avchd ∗ When not using PHOTOfunSTUDIO When using PHOTOfunSTUDIO248 To create a folder that receives images Select the folder you want to send to 249 250 Using WEB services When sending images to WEB service251 252 Registering the WEB service to Lumix Club 253 Quickly sending pictures in the camera to WEB services 254Performing the operation for the first time 255 When sending images to Cloud Sync. Service 256 257 Using Lumix Club 258About the Lumix Club Enter the password Acquiring a new login ID New accountCheck the login ID and press MENU/SET 259 Select Exit 260 Check the details if the terms of use have been updated To set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphone261 Check the Lumix Club terms of use Delete your login ID and account from the Lumix Club Select Yes in the login ID delete confirmation screen262 About connections 263Connection method Description Switches to WPS Mode Via Network Connecting via a wireless access pointInto the wireless access point 264 If network authentication is encrypted Select the wireless access point you are connecting to265 Enter the encryption key When an option other than No Encryption is selected When connecting with Manual Input266 Enter the encryption key 267 Direct Connecting directly Select the desired connection setting 268Registering History items to Favorite 269 Editing items registered in FavoriteChecking connection details of History or Favorite Settings for sending pictures 270You can select and send recorded images 271 Changing the settings for sending imagesOriginal / Auto ∗ 1 / Change JPG / RAW+JPG / RAW → Setup → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Setup → Desired setting Wi-Fi Setup272 Lumix Club 273 Wi-Fi PasswordNetwork Address Approved Regulations ∗ 274 Connecting with other devices Enjoying 4K motion picturesViewing 4K motion pictures Viewing on TV screen Storing 4K motion pictures 275Storing 4K motion pictures on your PC Storing 4K motion pictures on a DVD 276 Viewing on TV screenConnect camera to TV To connect with an Hdmi micro cable Viewing on TV screen 277 What is Viera Link HDMI? 278Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control 279 Other related operations Turning the unit OFFAutomatic input select 280 Computer specifications About supplied software 281PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE Operating environment 282 Silkypix Developer Studio 4.2 SELoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Software compatible with your PC will be installed Installing supplied softwareClick Applications Click Recommended Installation 283 Copying still pictures and motion pictures 284 285 Copying to your computer without using PHOTOfunSTUDIOWindows Mac Copying by inserting the card into the recorder 286Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables optional Connect camera to recorder Printing To cancel print287 Connect camera to printer Printing multiple pictures 288Multiple pictures are printed at one time Use to select Print start and press MENU/SET Using printer Using computer289 Printing with date and text Making print settings on the camera 290Pictures / 4 pictures 291 Others Optional accessoriesExternal Flash optional Removing the hot shoe cover 292 293 List of monitor/viewfinder displaysRecording Exps AFL 294 AEL 295 On-monitor recording information 296 297 Playback1ST DAY 298 Resolution →111Detailed information display Histgram display Message displays 299Memory cards This battery cannot be used Wi-Fi function300 No picture to send Login failed. Please check Login ID and Password 301Cannot connect to server 302 Please turn camera off and then on again System ErrorOthers Cannot be set on this picture 303 Menu listRec AFS/AFF/AFC 304 305 Motion Picture4K Photo 306 CustomAF+MF Menu 307 308 Setup 309 310 Battery, power 311 312 Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interferenceMotion picture recording stops midway 313 Monitor/viewfinder 314 Unable to perform Flash 315No flash emitted Flash fires twice 316 Playback and operation sounds are too low 317 318 Have forgotten the login ID or password for the Lumix Club 319It takes long time every time to connect to a smartphone Images cannot be transmitted to the WEB service Wi-Fi connection is not recognizing my PC320 Pictures cannot be transmitted to the computer 321 It takes time to transmit an image to the WEB service Cannot connect using the NFC function Have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi322 Cannot send images to an AV device TV, computer, printer 323 Edges of pictures are cut off when printing Cannot print when connecting to printer324 Cannot print panorama pictures properly 325 Usage cautions and notes When in use326 Caring for your camera 327 When not using for a whileMemory cards Monitor/viewfinder Cause faults Battery328 Charger 329 When using a tripod or unipodLens Personal Information 330 331 332

Switching menu type

Example: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu

1 Press

3 Press [MENU/SET]

Setting the menu screen background