Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx3 Operating Instructions
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This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the
pictures to suit printing or the playback method.
Switching the aspect ratio selector switch.
The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P139)
Select the Aspect Ratio
[4:3][3:2] (still pictures only)[16:9]
[ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [ASPECT RATIO] of a
35 mm film camera [ASPECT RATIO] of a
high-definition TV, etc.
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This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the
pictures to suit printing or the playback method.
Switching the aspect ratio selector switch.
The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P139)
Select the Aspect Ratio
[4:3][3:2] (still pictures only)[16:9]
[ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [ASPECT RATIO] of a
35 mm film camera [ASPECT RATIO] of a
high-definition TV, etc.
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31VQT1T27 Preparation This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Switching the aspect ratio selector switch. The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P139) Select the Aspect Ratio [4:3][3:2] (still pictures only)[16:9] [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc. P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 31 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分
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[REC] mode: ³
BasicTaking pictures with your favorite settings
( : Program AE mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.
The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit
on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.)
( 1: Shutter button)
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [ !].
Set the mode dial to [ ]....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-31.png "Page 32
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[REC] mode: ³
BasicTaking pictures with your favorite settings
( : Program AE mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.
The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit
on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.)
( 1: Shutter button)
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [ !].
Set the mode dial to [ ]....")
VQT1T2732 Basic [REC] mode: ³ BasicTaking pictures with your favorite settings ( : Program AE mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) ( 1: Shutter button) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !]. Set the mode dial to [ ]....
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∫Setting the color tone of the picture by using the [REC] mode menu (P74)
∫ When taking pictures using the Built-in flash (P46)
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P38)
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P51)
∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P79)
Note
Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.Do not touch the front of the lens.
Aim the AF area at the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-32.png "Page 33
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∫Setting the color tone of the picture by using the [REC] mode menu (P74)
∫ When taking pictures using the Built-in flash (P46)
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P38)
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P51)
∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P79)
Note
Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.Do not touch the front of the lens.
Aim the AF area at the...")
33VQT1T27 Basic ∫Setting the color tone of the picture by using the [REC] mode menu (P74) ∫ When taking pictures using the Built-in flash (P46) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P38) ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P51) ∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P79) Note Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.Do not touch the front of the lens. Aim the AF area at the...
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When it is dark or when jitter occursWhen the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near
subjects
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P87), a tripod or the self-timer
(P50) .
Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend
using a tripod.
–Slow sync./Red-eye reduction–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT],...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-33.png "Page 34
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When it is dark or when jitter occursWhen the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near
subjects
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P87), a tripod or the self-timer
(P50) .
Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend
using a tripod.
–Slow sync./Red-eye reduction–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT],...")
VQT1T2734 Basic When it is dark or when jitter occursWhen the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P87), a tripod or the self-timer (P50) . Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. –Slow sync./Red-eye reduction–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT],...
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35VQT1T27 Basic Program shift is canceled if the camera is turned off or the joystick is moved up and down until the program shift indication disappears. ∫Example of program shift (A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed 1 Program shift amount 2 Program shift line chart 3 Program shift limit Note If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value and shutter speed turns red. Program shift is canceled and the camera returns to normal program AE mode if more...
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∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P51)
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-35.png "Page 36
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∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P51)
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter...")
VQT1T2736 Basic ∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P51) When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter...
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It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject
automatically even if it moves. Refer to P83 for details.
Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON]. ([ ] is displayed on the screen.)
Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press
[AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject.
AF tracking frame will turn yellow.An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen. Press [AF/AE LOCK] again to cancel.
Open the flash when the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-36.png "Page 37
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It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject
automatically even if it moves. Refer to P83 for details.
Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON]. ([ ] is displayed on the screen.)
Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press
[AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject.
AF tracking frame will turn yellow.An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen. Press [AF/AE LOCK] again to cancel.
Open the flash when the...")
37VQT1T27 Basic It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Refer to P83 for details. Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON]. ([ ] is displayed on the screen.) Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject. AF tracking frame will turn yellow.An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen. Press [AF/AE LOCK] again to cancel. Open the flash when the...
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The following functions cannot be used.–Flash output adjustment / Auto bracket/ Multi aspect /White balance fine adjustment/[AF/
AE LOCK]/[MULTI. EXPO.]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/
[HISTOGRAM]/[HIGHLIGHT]
The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as program AE mode. What
is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode.
[REC] mode:
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-37.png "Page 38
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The following functions cannot be used.–Flash output adjustment / Auto bracket/ Multi aspect /White balance fine adjustment/[AF/
AE LOCK]/[MULTI. EXPO.]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/
[HISTOGRAM]/[HIGHLIGHT]
The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as program AE mode. What
is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode.
[REC] mode:
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record...")
VQT1T2738 Basic The following functions cannot be used.–Flash output adjustment / Auto bracket/ Multi aspect /White balance fine adjustment/[AF/ AE LOCK]/[MULTI. EXPO.]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/ [HISTOGRAM]/[HIGHLIGHT] The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as program AE mode. What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode. [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record...
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∫Types of zooms
When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction
with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –¶ )
¢ 1 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
¢ 2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom
lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously
rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-38.png "Page 39
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∫Types of zooms
When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction
with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –¶ )
¢ 1 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
¢ 2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom
lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously
rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom...")
39VQT1T27 Basic ∫Types of zooms When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –¶ ) ¢ 1 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ¢ 2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom...
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
A File number
B Picture number
Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding
changes depending on the playback status.
∫Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
Press and hold 2/ 1 during playback.
The file number A and the picture number B only change one by one. Release 2 /1 when the
number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture.
If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-39.png "Page 40
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
A File number
B Picture number
Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding
changes depending on the playback status.
∫Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
Press and hold 2/ 1 during playback.
The file number A and the picture number B only change one by one. Release 2 /1 when the
number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture.
If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures...")
VQT1T2740 Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Press 2/1 to select the picture. A File number B Picture number Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status. ∫Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/ 1 during playback. The file number A and the picture number B only change one by one. Release 2 /1 when the number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture. If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures...