Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx100 Basic Owners Manual

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 Standard accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Par\
t 
numbers are as of September 2014. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
DMW-BLG10PP • Charge the battery before use.
Battery pack is indicated as 
battery pack or battery in the text.
Battery charger
DE-A99B
Battery charger is indicated as 
battery charger or charger in the 
text.
Shoulder strap
VFC5137
USB connection cable
K1HY08YY0031
DVD
SFM0038
 • Software:Use it to install the software on 
your PC.
 • Owner’s Manual for advanced  features
Hot shoe cover∗VKF5259 (Black model)
SKF0043S (Silver model)
Flash
VEK0V37Z1-A
(Black model)
VEK0V37Z1-B
(Silver model)
Soft case
VFC5140
Keep the flash in the soft case 
when not in use.
Lens cap∗SXQ0155 (Black model)
SXQ0156 (Silver model)
Lens cap string
VFC4366
∗ Already attached to the camera at the time of purchase. 
						

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• Cards are optional.
 • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are  indicated as card in the text.
 • For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Cam\
era  Accessory System”.
(For U.S.A. only)  • If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
(For Canada only)  
• If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should visit our suppor\
t page 
at www.panasonic.ca/english/support for further information about obtaining 
replacement parts.
 • Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
 • Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
 • The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. 
						

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1Self-timer indicator (→55) /
AF Assist Lamp
2Control ring (→25)
3Aspect ratio selector switch (→45)
4Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (→59)
 • The hot shoe cover is already attached to the hot shoe at the time 
of purchase.
 • Keep the hot shoe cover out  of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
5Aperture ring (→31)
6Focus selector switch (→47, 48)
7Lens front ring To attach the auto lens cap (optional) 
(→94), remove the lens front ring.
8Lens barrel
9Lens (Filter diameter Φ 43 mm)
16
98
10Stereo microphoneBe careful not to cover the microphone 
with your finger. Doing so may make 
sound difficult to record.
11Shutter speed dial ( →31)
12Shutter button
13Zoom lever (→57)
14[FILTER] button (→44)
15Exposure compensation dial ( →50)
16[iA] button (→29)
17Camera [ON/OFF] switch
(Top)
10 11 12 1413
1617 15
7
25
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18SpeakerBe careful not to cover the speaker 
with your finger. Doing so may make 
sound difficult to hear.
19Tripod mountDo not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm 
(0.22 inch) or longer screw. Doing so 
may damage this unit.
It may not be possible to attach certain 
types of tripods properly.
20DC coupler cover  • Open this cover to use an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler 
(optional) in place of the battery.
 • Always use a genuine Panasonic  AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: 
optional).
 • When using an AC adaptor  (DMW-AC10PP: optional), ensure 
that the Panasonic DC coupler 
(DMW-DCC11: optional) and AC 
adaptor are used.
21Release lever ( →19)
22Card/Battery door (→19)
(Bottom)
18 20 21 19 22
23Viewfinder (LVF) ( →27)
In this manual, “viewfinder” is used to 
indicate the LVF.
24Eye Sensor (→27)
25Diopter adjustment dial ( →27)
26[LVF] button (→27) / 
[Fn3] button ( →24)
27Strap eyelet (→16)
28Monitor
29[HDMI] socket (→72)
30[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket ( →72, 75)
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29
30
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35343331 3227Strap eyelet (→16)
31Wi-Fi® antenna
32Wi-Fi connection lamp (→61)
33[Wi-Fi] button (→61) / 
[Fn2] button ( →24)
34Motion picture button ( →39)
35[AF/AE LOCK] button (→49)
36NFC antenna (→64)
37[Q.MENU] button (→24)
38Playback button
39[Fn1] button (→24) / 
[  ] (Delete/Cancel) button ( →38)
40[DISP.] button (→37)
Each time this is pressed, the display 
on the screen is switched.
41[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial
[MENU/SET] button ( →23)
Cursor button [ISO] button ( 
 )  (→50)
[WB] (White Balance) button (  )  (→44)
[  ] (Drive Mode) button (  )  (→52)
Single, Burst, Auto Bracket, Aspect Bracket, Self-timer, 
Panorama
[ 
 ] (AF Mode) button (  )  (→47)
Control dial ( →23)
 
●In this manual, the button that is to be used is indicated by    .
Disabling the button and dial operation (while recording)
When the [Cursor Button Lock] is assigned to the function button, operat\
ion of 
the [MENU/SET] button, cursor button, and control dial is disabled. For \
details, 
refer to “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”.
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 Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap
Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking p\
ictures. 
We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap stri\
ng to 
prevent loss of the lens cap. We also recommend attaching the shoulder strap to 
prevent the camera from being dropped. 
1Use the lens cap string (supplied) to attach the lens cap to 
the camera
Make sure that the thicker portion of the string is not hanging over the\
 
lens cap or the shoulder strap eyelet.
2Attach the lens cap
 • To attach and remove the lens cap, press the areas shown by arrows in the illustration.
3Attach the shoulder strap
Shoulder strap 
eyelet
 • Attach the other end of the shoulder strap.
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Charging the battery
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10PP.
The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the batter\
y 
before use. 
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
1Attach the battery paying attention to the 
direction of the battery
2Connect the charger to the electrical outlet
Charging light ([CHARGE])
On: Charging in progress
Off: Charging complete
If light is flashing:
 • Battery temperature is too high or too low. We recommend charging in a location where the 
ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 
30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
 • Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with  a dry cloth.
 • Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
3Detach the battery after charging is completed
Charging time Approx. 190 min
 • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in c\
ase  when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs 
depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases\
 
when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not be\
en 
used for a long period of time. 
						

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■Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time
Recording still pictures (When using monitor)
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 350 pictures (Approx. 300 pictures)
Recording time Approx. 175 min (Approx. 150 min)
 • The values when the flash (supplied) is used are provided in parenthes\
es.
Recording motion pictures (When using monitor)
[Rec Format] [AVCHD] [MP4] [MP4]
[Rec Quality] [FHD/17M/60i] [FHD/20M/30p] [4K/100M/30p]
Available 
recording time Approx. 125 min Approx. 135 min Approx. 90 min
Actual available 
recording time
∗Approx. 60 min Approx. 65 min Approx. 45 min
∗   The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on a\
nd 
off, starting and stopping recording and using zoom.
 Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace a fully 
charged battery.
 
●The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high 
or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
 
●The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The 
camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
 
●Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of\
 
the power plug or near the batteries.
 
●Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable tempe\
rature. 
(Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F)\
, Recommended 
humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)
 
●Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged.  When storing 
the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a y\
ear. 
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has compl\
etely 
discharged. 
						

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 Inserting and removing the battery/the card (optional)
 • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10PP).
 • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this prod\
uct.
1Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and 
open the card/battery door
Release lever
Do not 
touch the 
terminalLever
2(Battery)
Insert the battery all the way firmly until a locking 
sound is heard, and check that the lever is 
hooked over the battery.
(Card)
Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks.
3Close the card/battery door and slide the release 
lever to the [LOCK] position
 
■To remove
 
• To remove battery:
Move lever in direction of arrow.  
• To remove card:
Press the center of the card.
Lever
 
■About the Card
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) ca\
n 
be used.
Type of Card Capacity
SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB
 • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 
						

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■ About the motion picture recording and speed class
According to the [Rec Format] (→40) and [Rec Quality] (→40) of a motion picture, 
the required card differs. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD 
Speed Class or UHS Speed Class. Confirm the SD speed by checking the 
card label or other card related materials.
[Rec Format] [Rec Quality]  Speed class Label example
[AVCHD] All Class 4 or higher
    [MP4] FHD/HD/VGA
[MP4] 4KUHS Speed Class 3
 • Latest information: 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ 
(This site is available in English only.)
 Formatting the card (initialization)
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.  Since data cannot 
be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in 
advance.
1Set the menu (→23)
 →  [Setup]  → [Format]
 • A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is  executed.
 Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)
 
■Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
When aspect ratio is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [  ]
[Picture Size] 16 GB64 GB
L (12.5M) 22008820