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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 1 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LX3
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 2 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information so
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 3 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分 Before Use 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 (140 oF) or incinerate. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. This Class
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 4 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分 Before Use Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-LX3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept an
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 5 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分 Before Use ∫ 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. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But � In the U.S.A. and Canada, t
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 6 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分 (Multi Playback)................................ 41 Contents � Using the Playback Zoom................. 41 � Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .... 42 Before Use Deleting Pictures..................................... 42 � To delete a single picture.................. 42 � To delete multiple pictures Information for Your Safety....................... 2 (up to 50) or all the pictures.............. 43 Quick Guide......................................
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 7 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分 � 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] .......................68 � Q [RESIZE]...................................101 � [PINHOLE].................................69 � [TRIMMING].............................102 � [FILMGRAIN].............................69 � [LEVELING]..............................103 Motion Picture Mode...............................70 � ? [ASPECT CONV.] .....................103 Useful Functions at Travel � N [ROTATE]/ Destinations .............
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 8 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３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. Charge the battery. (P15) 1 • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. Insert the battery and the card. 2 (P17) � When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P18) Refer
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DMC-LX3-Body1_mst.fm 9 ページ ２００８年７月９日 水曜日 午後５時１６分 Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1Battery Pack 12 (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable CGA-S005A DE-A41B 5 CD-ROM 3 4 • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. 6 Shoulder Strap 7 Battery Carrying Case 8 Lens Cap A:Black K1HA08CD0019 K1HA08CD0020 B: Sil
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 10 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分 Before Use Names of the Components 1 Lens (P5, 127) 12 3 45 2 Self-timer indicator (P50) AF assist lamp (P88) 3Flash (P46) 4 Strap eyelet (P13) � Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 5 Focus selector switch (P49, 58) 6 LCD monitor (P44, 124) 7 Joystick (P23, 34, 55, 56, 58) 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The joystick is operated in two different ways: it can be moved in the up, down, left and right
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 11 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分 Before Use 12 [DISPLAY] button (P42) 13 Delete button (P42)/ Single or burst mode button (P54) 14 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer button (P50) 4Function button (P24) 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.EXPOSURE] 1/Flash setting button (P46) 3/Exposure compensation (P51)/ Auto bracket (P52)/Multi aspec
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 12 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分 Before Use 31 Tripod receptacle � When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 32 Card/Battery door (P17) 33 Release lever (P17) 31 32 33 12 VQT1T27
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 13 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３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. Pass the string through the hole on the lens 1 cap. Pass the same string through the hole on the 2 camera. Attach the lens cap. 3 � Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera in the recording mode. � Do not hang or swing around this unit with the lens
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 14 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分 Before Use Pass the strap through the ring first, and 2 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. 14 VQT1T27
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 15 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３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.) Attach the battery with 1 attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the charger to
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 16 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分 Preparation � 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. About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) connected.]
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 17 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３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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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 18 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分 Preparation 1:Close the card/battery door. 3 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). � Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the settings on the ca
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 19 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分 Preparation Type of card Characteristics SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) � Fast recording and writing speed A (Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 � Write-Protect switch A provided (When format in compliance with the SD this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, standard) no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB, 2 ¢ write, delete and format data is restored 16 GB, 32 GB) when
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P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 20 ページ ２００８年７月８日 火曜日 午後１０時１３分 Preparation Press [MENU/SET]. 2 MENU /SET : Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, 3 : 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 (P73) ‚: 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. � When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format,
