Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LX3 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com EB VQT1T39 Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Before Use Information for Your Safety TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, · DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR WARNING: SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. · USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. · DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. · Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. · SDHC Logo is a trademark. · Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. · Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units. 2 VQT1T39 Before Use Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer. IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOFKEEP DRY. CAUTION! IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13AMPERE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. Before use Remove the connector cover. How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Figure A Figure B Fuse cover 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Figure A Fuse (5 ampere) Figure B Fuse (5 ampere) VQT1T39 3 Before Use Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/ EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union] These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Cd About the battery charger CAUTION! · DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. · DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. · DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. · DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. VQT1T39 · The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. 4 Before Use About the battery pack · Do not heat or expose to flame. · Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Care of the camera · Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged. · We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc. Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result. · Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to malfunction. ­ Places with a lot of sand or dust. ­ Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on a beach. · Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. · If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully. About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up) · Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of · If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will Read together with the "Cautions for Use". (P129) condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. VQT1T39 5 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety....................... 2 Quick Guide .............................................. 9 Accessories ............................................ 10 Names of the Components ..................... 12 Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap................. 15 Preparation Charging the Battery............................... 17 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ................................ 18 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery .............................. 19 About the Built-in Memory/the Card........ 20 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 21 · Changing the clock setting ............... 22 Setting the Menu..................................... 22 · Setting menu items ........................... 23 · Using the quick menu ....................... 25 About the Setup Menu ............................ 25 Selecting the [REC] Mode ...................... 31 · Select the Aspect Ratio .................... 33 Using the Digital Zoom ..................... 40 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]).................................. 42 · Confirm the picture in [REC] mode (Review) ........................................... 42 · Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)................................ 43 · Using the Playback Zoom................. 43 · Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .... 44 Deleting Pictures..................................... 44 · To delete a single picture.................. 44 · To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures.............. 45 Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor ........................... 46 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ........................................... 48 · Switching to the appropriate flash setting ...................................... 48 Taking Close-up Pictures........................ 51 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 52 Compensating the Exposure .................. 53 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/ Multi Aspect ............................................ 54 · Auto Bracket ..................................... 54 · Multi Aspect ...................................... 55 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 56 Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/shutter speed............................ 57 · Aperture-priority AE .......................... 57 · Shutter-priority AE ............................ 57 Taking picture by setting the exposure manually.................................. 58 Aperture Value and Shutter Speed......... 59 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ........ 60 · MF ASSIST....................................... 60 Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) ................. 62 Taking pictures in Custom mode ............ 63 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) ................ 64 · * [PORTRAIT]................................ 64 · + [SOFT SKIN]............................... 65 · 0 [SELF PORTRAIT]...................... 65 · , [SCENERY] ................................ 65 · - [SPORTS] ................................... 66 · . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ................... 66 · / [NIGHT SCENERY] .................... 66 · 1 [FOOD] ....................................... 66 Basic Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Programme AE mode) ............. 34 · Focusing ........................................... 35 · When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take) .................. 35 · Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 36 · Direction detection function .............. 36 · Enlarge the focus point at the centre (display focus point) .............. 36 · Programme shift ............................... 36 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............. 37 · Scene detection ................................ 38 · AF Tracking Function ....................... 39 · About the flash.................................. 39 · Settings in Intelligent auto mode ...... 39 Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 40 · Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/ 6 VQT1T39 · 2 [PARTY] ...................................... 67 · 3 [CANDLE LIGHT]........................ 67 · : [BABY1]/; [BABY2].................. 67 · í [PET]........................................... 68 · ï [SUNSET] ................................... 68 · 9 [HIGH SENS.] ............................. 68 · ô [HI-SPEED BURST].................... ...