Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100

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M1014KZ0

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Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-LX100

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

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Q&A Troubleshooting →310

Finding the information you need →2

Contents →4

Contents by Function →10

Menu list →303

Main Page

Default Chapter1
- Default Chapter1
  - Digital Camera1
  - Operating Instructions1
- Finding the Information You Need2
- How to Use this Manual3
  - Table of Contents4
Contents by Function10
Before Use12
- Standard Accessories13
Names and Functions of Main Parts14
- Menu17
- [MENU/SET] Button / Cursor Button / Control Dial18
Preparations19
- Attaching the Lens Cap and Shoulder Strap19
  - Attach the Lens Cap19
  - Attach the Shoulder Strap19
- Charging Battery20
  - Remaining Battery21
  - Guidelines for Number of Recordable Pictures and Operating Time22
- Inserting and Removing the Battery/The Card (Optional)24
- About the Card25
  - Formatting the Card (Initialisation)26
  - Recording Capacity Guidelines (Pictures/Recording Time)27
- Setting the Clock29
  - Message29
  - Changing Time Settings30
- Setting the Menu31
  - Setting the Menu Screen Background33
- Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)34
- Instantly (Quick Menu)35
  - Change the Quick Menu to Your Preferred Item35
  - Instantly (Quick Menu)35
- Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the Buttons (Function Buttons)37
- Changing Settings Using the Control Ring39
  - Changing the Settings Assigned to the Control Ring40
Using the [Setup] Menu41
- [Clock Set]41
- [World Time]41
- [Travel Date]42
- [Wi-Fi]42
- [Beep]43
- [Live View Mode]43
- [Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder]44
- [Monitor Luminance]45
- [Sleep Mode]46
- [USB Mode]47
- [TV Connection]47
- [Menu Resume]49
- [Menu Background]49
- [Menu Information]49
- [Language]49
- [Version Disp.]50
- [Self Timer Auto Off]50
- [No.reset]50
- [Reset]50
- [Reset Wi-Fi Settings]51
- [Format]51
Entering Text52
Basics53
- Holding the Camera53
- Recording Pictures Using the Viewfinder54
  - Switching between the Monitor and Viewfinder54
  - About Eye Sensor AF55
- Taking Pictures56
  - Take a Picture56
  - Auto Review]57
- Recording Motion Pictures58
- Select the Recording Mode59
  - Recording Mode59
Custom Set60
Switching the Display Information on the Recording Screen62
- Using the Level Gauge66
Viewing Your Pictures67
- Viewing Motion Pictures70
Switching the Display Information on the Playback Screen71
Deleting Pictures73
- [Delete Single]73
- To Delete Multiple (up to 100)/ to Delete All Pictures74
- Automatic Settings75
- [Intelligent Auto] Mode75
- Taking Pictures after Setting the Aperture Value and Shutter Speed80
Picture Quality and Colouring Settings100
- Adjusting the Picture Quality with Effects [Photo Style]100
- Effects [Photo Style]102
- Adjusting Highlights and Shadows [Highlight Shadow]102
- Adjusting the White Balance103
- Setting the Picture Quality and Size107
Using the Picture Correction Functions Effectively111
- Correcting Contrast and Exposure ([I.dynamic])111
- Enhancing the Impression of High-Resolution ([I.resolution])111
- Combining Still Pictures with Different Exposures ([HDR])112
- Suppressing the Noise of a Long Exposure ([Long Shtr NR])113
- Setting the Colour Space113
Adjusting the Focus and Brightness (Exposure)114
- Taking Pictures with Auto Focus114
- (Macro Recording)126
  - Focus Range126
- Taking Pictures with Manual Focus128
  - MF Assist131
Taking Pictures by Locking the Focus And/Or Exposure [AF/AE Lock]133
Taking Pictures with Exposure Compensation135
Setting the ISO Sensitivity136
- Setting the Upper Limit of ISO Sensitivity137
- Setting the Incremental Value of ISO Sensitivity138
- Extending the ISO Sensitivity Setting138
Setting the Metering Mode139
Shutter and Drive Settings140
- Setting the Shutter Type140
- Selecting a Drive Mode141
- Burst Function142
- Recording While Exposure Is Changed Automatically [Auto Bracket]145
Automatically Changing the Aspect Ratio While Taking Pictures [Aspect Bracket]147
Taking Pictures with Self-Timer148
Recording Panorama Pictures150
Playback [Auto Review]152
Functions for Specific Subjects and Purposes153
- Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals [Time Lapse Shot]153
- [Time Lapse Shot]153
- Creating Stop Motion Animation [Stop Motion Animation]156
- Performing Multiple Exposures for a Single Picture [Multi Exp.]159
- For a Single Picture [Multi Exp.]161
- Disabling the Beeps and Flash at the same Time [Silent Mode]161
Recording with the Face Recognition Function [Face Recog.]162
- Registering Face Pictures163
- Editing or Deleting Information about Registered Persons164
Setting the Profile for a Baby or Pet to Record in a Picture165
Displaying the Appropriate Screen for Specific Recording Conditions166
- Monochrome Live View167
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash168
- Correcting Jitter168
Recording Mode170
- Zoom Types and Use171
  - Digital Zoom173
  - Step Zoom174
- Using Zoom170
Taking Pictures Using the Flash (Supplied)176
- Attaching the Flash176
- Changing the Firing Mode (Manual Flash)179
- Changing Flash Mode180
- Setting the 2Nd Curtain Sync182
- Adjusting the Flash Output183
- Synchronising the Flash Output with the Camera During Exposure Compensation183
- Performing Wireless Flash Settings184
Recording Motion Pictures187
- Setting the Format, Picture Size and Recording Frame Rate187
- Adjusting the Focus While Recording Motion Pictures ([Continuous AF])189
- Recording Motion Pictures190
- Motion Pictures191
- Recording 4K Motion Pictures194
- Creating a High-Resolution Still Picture from a 4K Motion Picture [4K PHOTO]195
- Picture Playback197
- Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture197
- Taking Still Pictures While a Motion Picture Is Being Recorded198
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu199
- [4K Photo]199
- [Rec Format]199
- [Rec Quality]199
- [Picture Mode]199
- [Continuous AF]199
- [MIC Level Disp.]200
- [MIC Level Adj.]200
- [Wind Cut]200
Playing Back and Editing Pictures201
- Viewing the Group Picture201
- Capturing Still Pictures from Motion Pictures203
  - On the Camera203
Display/Playback Settings204
- Using the [Playback] Menu204
- [Slide Show]204
- [Playback Mode]206
- [Location Logging]207
- [RAW Processing]208
- [Title Edit]211
- [Text Stamp]212
- [Video Divide]214
- [Time Lapse Video]215
- [Stop Motion Video]215
- [Resize]216
- [Cropping]217
- [Rotate] / [Rotate Disp.]218
- [Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.]218
- [Favorite]219
- [Print Set]220
- [Protect]221
- [Face Rec Edit]222
- [Picture Sort]223
- [Delete Confirmation]223
Wi-Fi224
- Wi-Fi Function and NFC Function224
- What You Can Do with the Wi-Fi Function227
- Operating the Camera by Connecting It to a Smartphone228
Displaying Still Pictures on a TV242
Wireless Printing243
Sending Pictures to AV Device244
Sending Pictures to a PC247
- To Create a Folder that Receives Images248
Using WEB Services251
- When Sending Images to WEB Service251
- When Sending Images to [Cloud Sync. Service]255
Using "LUMIX CLUB258
- About the [LUMIX CLUB]258
About Connections263
Connect264
- [Via Network]264
- Connecting Via a Wireless Access Point264
- [WPS (Push-Button)]264
- Connecting Directly267
- Connecting Quickly with the same Settings as Used Previously ([Select a Destination from History] / [Select a Destination from Favorite])268
- Settings for Sending Pictures270
Image App271
- Changing the Settings for Sending Images271
[Wi-Fi Setup]272
- [Touch Sharing]272
- Wi-Fi Setup272
Connecting with Other Devices274
- Enjoying 4K Motion Pictures274
- Viewing on TV Screen276
  - Memory Card Slot277
  - VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)278
- Storing Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures on Your PC280
  - About Supplied Software281
  - Photofunstudio 9.6 PE281
Pc283
- Installing Supplied Software283
- Silkypix283
  - Copying Still Pictures and Motion Pictures284
Storing Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures in the Recorder286
- Copying by Inserting the Card into the Recorder286
- Dubbing Playback Pictures Via AV Cables286
- (Optional)286
Printing287
- Printing Multiple Pictures288
- Printing with Date and Text289
- Making Print Settings on the Camera290
Others291
- Optional Accessories291
  - External Flash (Optional)291
  - Using the AC Adaptor (Optional) and DC Coupler (Optional) Instead of the Battery292
- List of Monitor/Viewfinder Displays293
Message Displays299
Menu List303
- Motion Picture305
Image Settings309
Adding Information309
Edit309
- [Cropping]309
- [Location Logging]309
- [Print Set]309
- [Protect]309
- [RAW Processing]309
- [Resize]309
- [Text Stamp]309
- [Title Edit]309
Q&A Troubleshooting311
Printer324
Recorder324
- Pictbridge324
Usage Cautions and Notes326
- Memory Cards327
- Personal Information329

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