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Panasonic DMC-LX2 operating instructions Names of the Components

Models: DMC-LX2

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Names of the Components

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1Lens part (P5)

2Self-timer Indicator (P47) AF Assist Lamp (P90)

3Flash (P43)

4Joystick (P27, 53, 54, 56, 82)

5AF/AE Lock Button (P61)

6Cursor buttons

w/Self-timer Button (P47) r/[REV] Button (P35) q/Flash Mode Button (P43)

e/Backlight Compensation in Auto Mode (P31)/Exposure Compensation (P48)/Auto Bracket (P49)/Flash Output Adjustment (P46) Button

7LCD Monitor (P39, 115)

8Status Indicator (P23)

9[MENU/SET] Button (P20)

10[DISPLAY/LCD MODE] Button (P39, 41)

11Single/Burst Mode (P51)/Delete Button (P37)

12Lens barrel

13Focus switch (P26, 56, 59)

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Panasonic DMC-LX2 operating instructions Names of the Components

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Operating Instructions Safety Information for YourFCC Note U.S. only DMC-LX2If you see this symbol About the Lens About Condensation When the lens is fogged upWhen not using the camera for a long period of time About cards that can be used in this UnitAbout The Mode dial Contents Connecting to other equipment Menu SettingsOthers Text, it is indicated as Battery Standard AccessoriesBattery Pack CGA-S005A Text, it is indicated as ChargerNames of the Components 18 19 2728 Quick Guide Charge the battery. P13Insert the battery and the card. P15 Turn the camera on to take picturesCharging the Battery with the Charger Detach the battery after charging is completeAbout the Battery charging/number of recordable pictures Insert Inserting/Removing the BatterySlide the lock a to remove the battery RemoveSlide the card/battery door to open it Insert Inserting/Removing the Card OptionalAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Icons displayed on the screenSD Memory Card MultiMediaCard optionalAbout handling a card Lens Cap supplied Attaching the Lens Cap/StrapPass the strap through the hole at the Strap Eyelet Strap suppliedInitial setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET Press e/r/w/q to select the date and timePress MENU/SET and then press w Setup MenuPress r to select the Setup menu icon and then press q Press e/r to select the menu itemGuide Line Menu FunctionsWorld Time PatternEconomy XMF AssistReset 9VOLUME2NO.RESET 6BEEPLanguage TV AspectSET Focus range Wide Tele Taking PicturesTake a picture Press the shutter button fully to take the pictureProgram shift Example of Program shiftTips for taking good pictures Direction detection functionPreventing jitter camera shake FocusingExposure Settings in Auto mode Taking Pictures in Auto ModeBasic menu settings Other Settings in Auto modeYou cannot set the following items in the Auto mode Video OUT TV AspectTaking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical ZoomWhen the setting for picture size is 10M 10M Indicated zoom magnification is an approximationPixels Using the Extended Optical Zoom EZResolution and maximum zoom EZ/ 2 M EZUsing the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards 3 T to enlarge the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress r REV Press e/r/w/q to move the positionPlaying Back Pictures Press w/q to select the picturePress a Press e to select YES and then press MENU/SET Deleting PicturesSelect the picture with w/q To delete a single pictureScreen when selecting Multi Delete Only when selecting Multi DeletePress w/q to select the picture and then press r to set About the LCD Monitor Recording mode P26Playback mode P36 Changing the information displayedHighlight display When is selectedAbout guide line display No highlight displayExample of histogram Brightening the LCD Monitor Power LCD/High angle modeUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed *Histogram Canceling High angle mode or Power LCD mode Power LCDPower LCD High Angle High AngleTo close the flash Press the flash until it clicks Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashPress e/r or q to switch the flash setting You can also press the shutter button halfway to finishForced on Flash setting AutoAvailable flash settings by recording mode Forced OFFAvailable flash range Shutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode SecAvailable flash range to take pictures Night Scenery P64Adjusting flash output Press MENU/SET to finishPress e/r or w to switch the self-timer mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress w Properly Exposed Compensating the ExposureOver exposed Under exposed Joystick operationsTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket MODE2 Optical Image Stabilizer StabilizerMODE1 Demonstration of the optical imageOFF No display canceled High speed Low speed Unlimited Taking Pictures using Burst ModeNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Advanced Move the joystick towards e/r to set the shutter speed Aperture-priority AE Shutter-priority AEMove the joystick towards e/r to set the aperture value Aperture value Increase r DecreaseTake the picture Taking pictures by setting the exposure manuallyManual exposure Press the shutter button halfwayAperture Value Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Shutter-priority AEManual exposure Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Slide the focus switch to MFAF Auto focus AFw AF Macro mode MF Manual focus Move the joystick e/r to focusThen press q Press e/r to select MF AssistPress e/r to select MF1 or MF2 and then press Menu Technique for Manual focus PrefocusTaking Close-up pictures Select AFw with the focus switchFocus range Slide the aspect ratio switch to change the setting Setting the aspect ratioComputer monitor Press MENU/SET Press e/r to select AF/AE Lock and press q Setting the items to lockAF/AE Lock AF Auto focus/AE Auto exposure Press e/r to select the item and press MENU/SETPress r at a to switch to the next menu screen Scene modePress e/r to select the scene mode About menu operations using JoystickTo make this mode more effective Mode more effectiveTechnique for Soft skin mode Technique for Sports modeTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait mode Open the flash. P43This mode allows you to take a picture of yourself Technique for Party mode Open the flash. P43 Focus range is 5 cm 0.16 feet Wide/30 cm 0.98 feet Tele to ZTechnique for Candle light mode Technique for Fireworks modeTake a picture Technique for Beach modeRecording audio Use the flashTechnique for Aerial photo mode Turn the camera off when taking off or landingAge display setting Please SET the BirthdayPress r to select SET and then Press e/r to select TravelDate and then press q Press e/r/w/q to select the dateCanceling the travel date Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuPress MENU/SET Press w Displaying the time at the travel destinationPress e/r to select World Time and then press q Finishing setting the home area Cities that are displayed Press MENU/SET to close the menuLocation candidates for World Time settings Listed location namePress the shutter button fully to stop recording Motion picture modePress e/r to select the item and then press MENU/SET SD Memory Press e/r/w/q to select a picture Displaying Multiple Screens Multi PlaybackRotate the zoom lever towards To display multiple screens Examples of 25 screensCalendar is displayed monthly Press e/r/w/q to select the date to be played backPress e/r/w/q to select a picture Then press MENU/SET Select the date Select the monthTo stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomTo delete a picture during Playback zoom To pause Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion picturesMotion pictures Pictures with audioPress MENU/SET Press e/r to select the menu item Using the REC mode menuAbout menu operations using the joystick There are 4 menu screens 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Keep pressing the joystick when recordingUsing the Quick setting BalanceOn the center of the screen turns white Setting the white balance manually White setAuto White Balance Then press MENU/SETFinely Adjusting the White Balance WB AdjustPress e/r/w/q to adjust the white balance finely Setting the light sensitivity125 ISO800 ISO sensitivity Setting contents30 ISO200 3168×2376 pixels PICT.SIZE/QUALITYNumber of pixels QualityAudio DUB Resize Trimming Audio RECRecording still pictures with audio Setting the focus method Metering ModeAF Mode Deciding the method to measure brightnessThis is fixed to 1-area-focusing in Auto mode Spot-focusingAbout AF area selection CONT.AF Continuously focusing on a subjectFocusing in low light conditions becomes easier AF Assist LampCOL.EFFECT Setting color effects for the recorded picturesAdjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures PICT.ADJPress e/r to select Flip ANIM. and then press q Connecting images to create a motion picture fileFlip Anim Select Picture Capture and then press qPress e/r to select 5fps or 10fps and then press MENU/ SET Setting the date, time and displaySelect Frame Rate and then press q Clock SETThere are 3 menu screens 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 Using the Play mode menuPress q 3Press the joystick to close the menuPress e to select Start and then press MENU/SET Slide ShowPress e/r to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET By pressing the r, the Slide Show stopsFavorite Setting your favorite picturesPress r to select on and then press MENU/SET Press w/q to select the picture then press e Canceling all favoritesMENU/SET Press w/q to select the picture and then press r Example When rotating clockwise aRotate Picture is rotated manually Multi setting Single settingDpof Print Protect 100Press e to select YES and then Preventing Accidental Erasure of the PictureAudio DUB Multi setting/To cancel all settings101 Press r to stop recordingPress e/r to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET 102Resize Press w/q to select the size and then press rTrimming 103Press the shutter button Press e/r to select or h and then press Menu 104Aspect Conv Press w/q to select a picture and then press rCopy 105Copying the picture data Format 106Initializing the built-in memory or a card Connecting to a PC 107Folder Composition 108Conditions under which a different folder number is used 109 110 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterTurn on the camera and the printer Set the mode dial to To connectPress e to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET 111Press w/q to select the picture and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press eDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance112 LayoutCard Size When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper113 LetterTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen114 Playing back pictures with the supplied cable115 Screen DisplayRecording 116 Age display P69Motion picture recording time P80 Picture In Motion picture mode P80 Flip animation P92117 Audio playback P80118 Optimal Use of the Camera119 Dispose of an unusable batteryCharger 120 Cancel the card lock. P18Message Display Remove Lens CAP and Press qPlease Check the Card Data writing error Please Check the Card Data reading error121 Troubleshooting 122123 124 125 126 127 128 Number of recordable pictures and available recording timeNumber of recordable pictures 129 130 30fps 10fps 15fps Available recording time In Motion picture mode131 169L 169HSpecifications 132133 134 Digital Camera Accessory System 135136 Digital Camera Accessory Order FormAccessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only 137Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA Only138 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 139Service in Puerto Rico Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Servicenter 140Index 141142 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español 143Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3