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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-LX3

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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 1 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LX3 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 2 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Before Use 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.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 3 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 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.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 4 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 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.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 5 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 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.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 6 ページ２００８年７月１４日 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) ................................
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 7 ページ２００８年７月１４日 • 2 [PARTY] ...................................... 67 • 3 [CANDLE LIGHT]........................ 67 • : [BABY1]/; [BABY2].................. 67 • í [PET]........................................... 68 • ï [SUNSET] ................................... 68 • 9 [HIGH SENS.] ............................. 68 • ô [HI-SPEED BURST].................... 68 • [FLASH BURST] ......................... 69 • 5 [STARRY SKY] ........................... 69 • 4 [FIREWORKS] ...................
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 8 ページ２００８年７月１４日 Using the Conversion Lens (optional)............................................... 122 Using the Protector/Filter ...................... 123 Using the External Flash (optional)....... 124 Using External Viewfinder (optional)..... 126 Others Screen Display...................................... 127 Cautions for Use ................................... 129 Message Display ..................................
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 9 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P17) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P19) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 10 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Before Use Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Mains Lead USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM • Software: 1 2 CGA-S005E 3 DE-A42A 4 Use it to install the software to your PC.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 11 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Before Use • SDHC Memory Card 32 GB: RP-SDV32GE1K 16 GB: RP-SDV16GE1K 8 GB: RP-SDV08GE1K 4 GB: RP-SDM04GE1K/RP-SDV04GE1K • SD Memory Card 2 GB: RP-SDM02GE1A/RP-SDV02GE1A 1 GB: RP-SDR01GE1A/RP-SDV01GE1A • CardBus PC Card Adapter BN-SDPC3E ¢1 The battery cannot be charged with the AC adaptor. Use the supplied charger. ¢2 The lens adaptor (DMW-LA4; optional) is necessary to attach a wide conversion lens or filter.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 12 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 4 Lens (P5, 130) Self-timer indicator (P52) AF assist lamp (P90) Flash (P48) Strap eyelet (P15) • Be sure to attach the strap when using 1 2 3 4 5 the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 13 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Before Use 11 [MENU/SET] button (P21) 12 [DISPLAY] button (P44) 13 Delete button (P44)/ Single or burst mode button (P56) 14 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer button (P52) 4Function button (P26) Assign [REC] Mode Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode Menu that is used often. [REVIEW]/[FILM MODE]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[METERING MODE]/ [AF MODE]/[I.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 14 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Before Use 31 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 15 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Before Use Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap ∫ Lens Cap • When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. 1 Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap. 2 Pass the same string through the hole on the camera. 3 Attach the lens cap. • Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera in the recording mode.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 16 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日 Before Use 2 Pass the strap through the ring first, and then pass through the stopper and fasten the strap. A Pull the strap 2 cm (0.07 feet) or more. • Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it. • Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera. • Attach the strap so that the “LUMIX” LOGO is on the outside.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 17 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.) 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the AC mains lead.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 18 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Preparation • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. • Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 19 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Preparation The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the conditions in the charging environment. When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off. Note • The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 20 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Preparation 3 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. • If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied).
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 22 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Preparation 2 Press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET 3 Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. : : A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P75) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock. • Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format. • AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 23 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Preparation [MODE] playback mode menu (P42, 93 to96) • This menu lets you select the setting of the playback methods such as playback or slide show of only the pictures set as [FAVORITE]. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch ( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P99 to 112) • This menu lets you make the rotation, protection, trimming or DPOF settings, etc. of recorded pictures.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 24 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Preparation 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. OFF ON A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C Mode dial • When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and proceed to step 4. 3 Set the mode dial to [ 4 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. ]. • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 25 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Preparation 6 Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. 7 Press 3/4 to select [š]. 8 Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET 9 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. 1 Press and hold down the joystick in recording mode until the [Q.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 26 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Preparation U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P21 for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination. [WORLD TIME] “ [DESTINATION]: Travel destination area – [HOME]: Your home area • Refer to P75 for details. Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation. — [TRAVEL DATE] [TRAVEL SETUP] [OFF]/[SET] [LOCATION] [OFF]/[SET] • Refer to P73 for details. This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.
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DMC-LX3-Body1_mst.fm 27 ページ２００８年７月１５日火曜日午後７時４８分 Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. LCD [LCD MODE] [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 28 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Preparation In manual focus, the assistance screen appears on the centre of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. [OFF]: [MF ASSIST] [MF1]: The centre of the screen is enlarged. [MF2]: The centre of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. • Refer to P60 for details. You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 29 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Preparation When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P30) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number. A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 30 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Preparation [m/ft] Change the unit displayed for the focus distance in manual focus, or recordable range display. [m]: The distance is displayed in metres. [ft]: The distance is displayed in feet. Set the screen that will appear when a scene mode has been selected. } [SCENE MENU] [OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene mode appears. [AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears. [VERSION DISP.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 31 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Preparation Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera’s features. DEMO [DEMO MODE] [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] [AUTO DEMO]: The camera’s features are displayed as a slide show. A Jitter detection demonstration B Movement detection demonstration • In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be displayed. • Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]. Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO]. • [JITTER, SUBJ.
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DMC-LX3-Body1_mst.fm 32 ページ２００８年７月１５日火曜日午後７時４９分 Preparation 3 Switch the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part B. • Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o) The screen C is displayed on the LCD monitor when the mode dial is turned. P A S M C1 C2 SCN PROGRAM AE ∫ Basic Programme AE mode (P34) The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 33 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Preparation Select the Aspect Ratio This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Switching the aspect ratio selector switch. [4:3] [3:2] (still pictures only) [16:9] [ASPECT RATIO] of a [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera high-definition TV, etc. • The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 34 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Basic [REC] mode: ³ Basic Taking pictures with your favourite settings ( : Programme 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.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 35 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Basic ∫ Setting the colour tone of the picture by using the [REC] mode menu (P76) ∫ When taking pictures using the Built-in flash (P48) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P40) ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P53) ∫ To adjust the colours and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P81) Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 36 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Basic • When it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P89), a tripod or the self-timer (P52). • 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.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 37 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Basic • Programme shift is cancelled if the camera is turned off or the joystick is moved up and down until the programme shift indication disappears. ∫ Example of programme shift (A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed 1 Programme shift amount 2 Programme shift line chart 3 Programme shift limit 1 2 3 4 5 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 㧔'X㧕 2 2.8 (A) 4 5.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 38 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Basic 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face by the face detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus. • The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to ¶. 4 Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 39 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Refer to P85 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.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 40 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Basic [WHITE BALANCE] (P81) [AWB] [METERING MODE] (P83) C [AF MODE] (P83) š (Set to [ M ] when a face cannot be detected) [PRE AF] (P86) [I.EXPOSURE] (P87) [STANDARD] [STABILIZER] (P89) [AUTO] [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P90) [ON] [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P91) [1ST] • 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.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 41 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Basic ∫ Types of zooms Feature Optical zoom Extra optical zoom (EZ) Maximum magnification 2.5k 4.5k¢1 No deterioration No deterioration Picture quality Conditions [PICTURE SIZE] with (P78) is selected. None Digital zoom 10k [including optical zoom 2.5k] 17.9k [including extra optical zoom 4.5k] The higher the magnification level, the greater the deterioration. [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P89) on the [REC] menu is set to [ON].
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 42 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 43 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). A 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P99) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen. • Pictures are not rotated for display. ∫ To return to normal playback 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 44 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode 1 2 3 Press [MENU/SET] during playback. Press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P42) All the pictures are played back. MENU /SET [DUAL PLAY] (P93) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display [SLIDE SHOW] (P94) The pictures are played back in sequence. [CATEGORY PLAY] (P96) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 45 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 1 2 3 Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] > step 5. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •[ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is pressed again, the setting is cancelled. 4 5 DISPLAY Press [MENU/SET].
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 46 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P43), while playing back motion pictures (P97) and during a slide show (P94), you can only select “Normal display G” or “No display I”.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 47 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. A [ ]: This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 48 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash Press the flash open button. OPEN B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is closed. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. • Open the flash. 1 2 Press 1 [‰]. 3 Press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-LX3-Body1_mst.fm 49 ページ２００８年７月１５日火曜日午後７時５０分 Advanced (Recording pictures) If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark : background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the Slow sync./Red-eye red-eye phenomenon. reduction¢ • Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background. The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 50 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide AUTO 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 8.3 m (27.2 feet)¢ Tele 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.9 m (19.4 feet)¢ ISO80 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 2.3 m (7.54 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.6 m (5.24 feet) ISO100 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 2.6 m (8.53 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.8 m (5.91 feet) ISO200 80 cm (2.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 51 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting ‡ 1 to 1/2000th 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th¢2 1/30¢1 to 1/2000th ‰ Shutter speed (Sec.) Œ 1¢1 to 1/2000th 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th¢2, 3 ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P90).
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 52 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Slide the focus selector switch to [AF#]. • In AF macro mode, [ ] is displayed. AF AF MF 2 Take the pictures. ∫ Focus range ¢ The focus range changes in steps. 30 cm (0.99 feet) T W 1 cm (0.04 feet) Note • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 53 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. • The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 54 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. ∫ Operate with the joystick Tilt the joystick toward 2 to select [È], and then move 3/4 to compensate the exposure. A Exposure compensation value • Select [È] only to return to the original exposure (0 EV).
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 55 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1. • When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF] (0). 2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. Multi Aspect Pressing the shutter button once automatically takes three pictures with aspect ratios of [4:3], [3:2] and [16:9] (with a single shutter sound).
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 56 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the subject. • When auto bracket is set, the flash is [Œ]. • When auto bracket/multi aspect is set, burst mode and [MULTI FILM] (P78) settings will be cancelled. • In shutter-priority AE and manual exposure, if the shutter speed is set to more than 1 second auto bracket is disabled. • The one set last will take precedence.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 57 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when the flash is not activated. Note • When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited – The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card, the picture size and the quality. – You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 58 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the shutter speed. 3 Take a picture. Note • Refer to P59 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed. • The brightness of the LCD monitor and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures using the review function or playback mode.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 59 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures after taking them using the review function. Note • Refer to P59 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed. • The brightness of the LCD monitor and the recorded pictures may differ.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 60 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Manual exposure Available Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) F2.0 to F8.0 60 to 1/2000 Note • The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom lever is rotated to Wide. • Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 61 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [MF2] The centre of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. This is convenient for adjusting the focus in wide angle shots for which changes in focus are difficult to grasp. [OFF] The screen is not enlarged. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. ∫ Changing the zoom area The magnified area can be changed while the screen is expanded using MF Assist.
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DMC-LX3-Body1_mst.fm 62 ページ２００８年７月１５日火曜日午後７時５０分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Prefocus This allows the camera to be focused in advance on an arbitrary point. It is useful when it is difficult to achieve a sharp focus using autofocus or the subject is fast-moving. This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain. Note • You can also use manual focus while in motion picture mode, but the focus cannot be adjusted during recording.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 63 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures in Custom mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the programme AE mode is registered as the custom settings initially. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 64 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ¿ Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded ( : Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. 1 2 3 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [¿]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 65 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. + [SOFT SKIN] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 66 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) - [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800]. . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 67 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode ] or [ ].) • Use the flash. (You can set to [ • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 68 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The focus range becomes the same as AF macro mode. [1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to ¶] • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400]. • If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 69 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions. • The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type and/or status of the card used. • The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting. Note • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 70 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing. • Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown screen is displayed.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 71 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window. ∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode • We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 72 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: n Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Select the aspect ratio using the aspect ratio selector switch. • You cannot record motion picture in [3:2]. 3 Set the mode dial to [n]. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 73 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Picture size fps ¢ 1280k720 pixels 24 ¢ 848k480 pixels 30 ¢ 640k480 pixels 320k240 pixels Aspect ratio 16:9 30 30 4:3 10 fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second. You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps” and “24 fps”. You can record longer motion pictures with “10 fps” although the picture quality is lower.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 74 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P21) 1 Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. 2 Press 3 to select [TRAVEL SETUP] and then press 1. 3 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET].
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 75 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 10 Take a picture. • The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set. • When the travel date is set, [—] appears on the lower right of the screen. ∫ Cancelling the travel date The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 76 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 3 Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press [MENU/SET]. A A Current time B Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) • If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, press B 3. Press 3 again to return to the original time. • The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not advance the current time. Advance the clock setting by one hour.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 77 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [ ][STANDARD]¢: This is the standard setting. [ ][DYNAMIC]¢: The saturation and contrast of the stored colours are increased. [ ][NATURE]: Brighter red, green and blue. Enhanced beauty of nature. [ ][SMOOTH]¢: The contrast is lowered for smoother and clearer colour. [ ][VIBRANT]: Higher saturation and contrast than dynamic. [ ][NOSTALGIC]: Lower saturation and contrast. Reflecting passage of time.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 78 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [_] Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [`] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [_] The picture is sharply defined. [CONTRAST] [SHARPNESS] [SATURATION] [`] The picture is softly focused. [_] The colours in the picture become vivid. [`] The colours in the picture become natural. [_] The noise reduction effect is enhanced.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 79 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [3:2]. (9.5M) 3776k2520 pixels )¢ (6.5M (4.5M (3M 3168k2112 pixels ) 2656k1768 pixels )¢ 2112k1408 pixels ) 2048k1360 pixels (2.5M ∫ When the aspect ratio is [16:9]. (9M) (6M 3968k2232 pixels )¢ 3328k1872 pixels (4.5M ) 2784k1568 pixels (2.5M )¢ 2208k1248 pixels (2M ) 1920k1080 pixels Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 80 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • If a RAW picture is recorded with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data. • If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be deleted. • Refer to P145 for information about the number of recordable pictures. • You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 81 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.) • It is recommended to set the ISO sensitivity lower, adjust the [NOISE REDUCTION] under [FILM MODE] toward the positive side, or adjust the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION] toward the negative side if the noise is predominant. (P76) [ISO LIMIT SET] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 82 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [ 1 ] or [ 2 ] and then press 1. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET]. ∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ] You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. • You can set from the quick menu.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 83 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the colour temperature You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The colour of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the colour temperature becomes high the picture becomes bluish and as the colour temperature becomes low the picture becomes reddish. 1 Select [ ] and then press 1.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 84 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [ [ M ]: AF Tracking Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) ]: Multi-area-focusing The camera focuses on up to 5 focus areas per AF area. This is effective when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 85 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting up [ 1 ] (AF Tracking) Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject. • AF area will continuously focus on the Before locking Locked subject's movement once the subject is recognised. (Dynamic tracking) • AF tracking is turned off when [AF/AE LOCK] is pressed again. 2 Take the picture. Note • If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 86 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [Ù] in [METERING MODE]. • Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent auto mode, When the power save mode is activated, or When this unit is turned off. [PRE AF] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 87 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF/AE]: Both focus and exposure are locked. ], aperture value, and shutter speed are displayed when the focus and •[ exposure are adjusted. ∫ Setting the AF/AE lock 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and exposure. 3 Move the camera to compose the picture and then press the shutter button fully. ∫ To cancel the AF/AE lock The setting is cancelled by pressing the [AF/AE LOCK] again.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 88 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 Decide on the composition, and take the first picture. • After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to take the next picture. • Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] for one of the following operations. [NEXT]: Advance to the next picture. [RETAKE]: Return to the first picture.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 89 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) – Burst mode/[AUTO BRACKET]/[MULTI ASPECT]/Extra optical zoom/[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital zoom/[AUDIO REC.] • [PICTURE SIZE] is fixed when [START] is selected. • The zoom position and white balance are fixed when the first picture is taken. ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extra optical zoom.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 90 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 91 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet). • When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject. [FLASH SYNCHRO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 92 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Set to [OFF] when not using the external viewfinder. • The default setting for AF mode is [Ø]. [CONVERSION] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. You can widen the field of view when taking pictures of landscapes or the like by using a wide conversion lens (optional). Applicable modes: [OFF] [ ]: When the wide conversion lens is fitted.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 93 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display (Dual Play) You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 32 Press 1. Move 3/4 to select [DUAL PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. • You cannot select [DUAL PLAY] if there are no recorded pictures or only 1 recorded picture.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 94 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 95 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) 6 Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 7 Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 96 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. 1 2 3 Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 94.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 97 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) 1 2 Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 94. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE], [ROTATE DISP.], [DPOF PRINT], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu. [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 98 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) Note • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P26) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files created with the camera on the PC.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 99 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) 4 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Picture size The picture size are as following. Item / / 1 picture 9 pictures 2M 2M 0.3 M 2M 0.3 M 1M • [QUALITY] is fixed to [›]. Note • You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 100 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) 3 Press [MENU/SET] to display the pictures that were recorded on the selected date. • Press [‚] to return to the calendar screen. 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • The picture that was selected will appear. Note • The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 101 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register. • Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (small case) and [&/1] (special characters and numbers). • The cursor at the entry position can be moved to the left with [L], and to the right with [Z]. • To enter a blank, move the cursor to [SPACE] or to delete an entered character, move the cursor to [DELETE], and press [MENU/SET].
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 102 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) 1 Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P23) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 103 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) 5 Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than (4:3/[ ]), (3:2/ [ ]) or (16:9/[ ]), the number of pixels in the picture is reduced as follows. Aspect ratio setting Picture size 4:3 / > / 3:2 / / / > 16:9 / / / > • The picture becomes slightly rougher. 6 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 104 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) [SINGLE] setting Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the size¢, and then press [MENU/SET]. 1 2 [SINGLE] ¢ Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is displayed. [MULTI] setting Press 3/4 to select the size, and then press [MENU/SET]. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed, an explanation 1 [MULTI] of resizing is displayed.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 105 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) 3 Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed. Reduction Enlargement () Move the position Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move () 4 Press [MENU/SET]. 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 6 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 106 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) Note • Quality of image may become coarse when levelling is performed. • Recorded pixels may decrease compared to original image when levelling is performed. • Levelling may not be performed on images recorded with other equipment. ? [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [16:9] aspect ratio to a [3:2] or a [4:3] aspect ratio. 1 Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 107 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) N [ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) 1 Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P23) 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF].
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 108 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) Ü [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. • Delete all the pictures not set as favourites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ]) 1 2 Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P23) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 109 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Press 2/1 to select Press 3/4/2/1 to the picture. select the pictures. 4 Press 3/4 to set the number of prints, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • When [MULTI] has been selected, repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 110 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) P [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. 1 Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P23) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] When [MULTI] has been selected • Repeat these steps for each picture. • The settings are cancelled when [MENU/ SET] is pressed again.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 111 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) B [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. 1 Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P23) 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. • The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears when audio has already been recorded. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. (The original audio is overwritten.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 112 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Advanced (Playback) 4 Press 3 to select [YES], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the built-in memory to the card, the copying will stop halfway. • Do not turn the camera off at any point during the copying process. 5 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 113 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of doing this.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 114 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Connecting to other equipment 2 Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If [USB MODE] (P29) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. Since there is no need to set this each time you connect to the PC, it is convenient.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 115 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) Built-in memory 1 Folder number Card 2 File number 3 JPG: Pictures MOV: Motion pictures RW2: Pictures in RAW files DCIM 100_PANA 100_PANA MISC: DPOF print Favourite 101_PANA 999_PANA MISC A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations. • After [NO.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 116 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Connecting to other equipment Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied). DC IN AV OUT/ DIGITAL COMPONENT OUT 1 A USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.) B Align the marks, and insert.
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DMC-LX3-Body2_mst.fm 117 ページ２００８年７月１５日火曜日午後７時５１分 Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. PictBridge 100_0001 1/9 1/9 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT SELECT MULTI PRINT 2 Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P118 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 118 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 119 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings { Settings on the printer are prioritised. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã 2 pictures on 1 page ä 4 pictures on 1 page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 120 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 DC IN AV OUT/ DIGITAL COMPONENT OUT Connecting to other equipment 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert. B AV cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 121 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Connecting to other equipment Playing back on the TV with component socket You can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the camera with the TV using component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional). Component output is output as 1080i. Connect with a TV compatible with the 1080i. Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off. AV OUT/ DIGITAL DC IN #WFKQ .
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 122 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Connecting to other equipment • When pictures are displayed, they may not be displayed properly depending on the type of TV. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. Using the Conversion Lens (optional) When the wide conversion lens is used, it is possible to achieve a wider field of view in pictures of landscapes or the like. Refer to P92 for details. Preparations: Turn off the camera and remove the lens cap. 1 Remove the lens ring front.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 123 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Connecting to other equipment 4 Select [CONVERSION] on the [REC] menu. 5 Press 3/4 to select [ • Refer to P92 for [CONVERSION]. ], and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Note • When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the image may be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures. • When the wide conversion lens is removed, set [CONVERSION] to [OFF].
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 124 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Connecting to other equipment • Ensure that the screw parts of the lens adaptor and the filter are properly tightened. Note • Do not attach multiple filters at the same time. • If the filter is tightened too much, you may not be able to remove it. Do not tighten it too much. • If the filter is dropped, it may be destroyed. Be careful not to drop it when attaching it to the camera. • Be careful not to get a fingerprint, dirt, etc.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 125 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Connecting to other equipment 3 Press 3/4 to select a mode. • What screen will be displayed here depends on the flash mode setting of the external flash unit 4 Press [MENU/SET]. • While the external flash is connected, the following icons are displayed. / External flash active / External flash Forced OFF ∫ Number of pictures taken in burst mode when using external flash.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 126 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Connecting to other equipment • If you take pictures close to the subject in Wide, the vignetting effect may appear on the bottom of the recorded picture. • Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details. Using External Viewfinder (optional) When using the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1; optional), the screen for taking the wide-angle pictures can be displayed on the viewfinder.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 129 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor. • Do not attach any other items to the wrist strap that’s included with your camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 130 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However, there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 131 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted. • Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 132 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after cancelling the protect setting. (P110) [THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED] • Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted. > If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 133 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • An error has occurred accessing the card. > Insert the card again. • Or try with a different card. [READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • An error has occurred reading the data. > Insert the card again. [WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • An error has occurred writing the data. > Turn the camera off and remove the card. Insert the card again and turn the camera on.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 134 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others • For the functions which cannot be set or will not work in the Intelligent auto mode, refer to “Settings in Intelligent auto mode” (P39).
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 135 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others [MULTI ASPECT] (P55) , 5, and • 9, ô, • $ mode • When [QUALITY] is set to [ • [MULTI. EXPO.] in [SCENE MODE] ], [ ] or [ [BURST] (P56) • ô, , 5, and • [MULTI. EXPO.] • $ mode • [AUDIO REC.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 136 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others [MIN. SHTR SPEED] (P90) • ¹ mode • ¼ mode • º mode • Û mode • $ mode • When Intelligent ISO is set [AUDIO REC.] (P90) • [AUTO BRACKET] • [MULTI ASPECT] • [BURST] • ô, and 5 in [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • [MULTI FILM] in [FILM MODE] is set • [MULTI. EXPO.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 137 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others [ROTATE DISP.] (P107) • Multi playback • [CALENDAR] [FAVORITE] (P108) • When [QUALITY] is set to [ [DPOF PRINT] (P108) • When set to [ ] ] PRINT WITH DATE • Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] [AUDIO DUB.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 138 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others > Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth. Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P31) • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P44) The recorded picture is whitish. • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 139 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P80) > Set [NOISE REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] towards [_] or set every item except [NOISE REDUCTION] towards [`]. (P76) > Take pictures in bright places. • Has [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in the scene mode been set? If so, the resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing, but this is not a malfunction.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 140 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P28) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 141 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P107) is set to [ON]. • You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P107) The picture is not played back. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P42) • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? > The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 142 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others A clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures. • This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, a clicking sound is heard, and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to external input mode.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 143 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ the desired language. (P30) ] and then select the [~] icon to set A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P90) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. Part of the picture is flashing in black and white.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 144 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is then turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which should have been assigned to previous pictures. [AGE] is not displayed correctly.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 145 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 146 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others Aspect ratio 4:3 (3M ): (2048k1536) Picture size Quality A › 3 32 62 3 2 2 18 36 4 4 38 75 Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-LX3-Body3_mst.fm 147 ページ２００８年７月１５日火曜日午後７時５２分 Others Aspect ratio 3:2 (4.5M ): (2656k1768) Picture size Quality A › 3 21 42 3 2 12 24 2 4 4 25 50 128 MB 8 9 52 256 MB 17 19 512 MB 34 37 1 GB 69 75 2 GB 140 4 GB 270 8 GB 560 Built-in Memory (Approx.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 148 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others Aspect ratio 16:9 (4.5M ): (2784k1568) Picture size Quality A › 4 22 45 4 2 2 13 26 4 5 27 54 Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 3 32 MB 64 MB Card (2.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 149 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others Note • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease in order. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • The extra optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 150 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 Others Number of recordable pictures: Max. 8 pictures (Standard), max. 4 pictures (Fine), max. 3 pictures (RAW, RAWiFine, RAWiStandard), Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card (Unlimited). (Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card. MultiMediaCard performance will be less.) Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 6 pictures/second (3M (4:3), 2.
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EB-DMC-LX3_eng.book 152 ページ２００８年７月１４日月曜日午後７時３８分 EU QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. B VQT1T39 F0708JT0 (1300 ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.