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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LX5
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please also refer to the Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
contained on the CD-ROM
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 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 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 source. Please note that t
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, � DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR 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. THE SOCKE
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to ra
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) � Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. � Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. � Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. � Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. � Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into contact
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But � In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. � When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. ∫ Cautions for Use � Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. � Do not use any other USB connection cables except the suppli
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. (ENG) VQT2W83 7
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Contents Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 3 Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 9 Names of the Components ......................................................................... 11 Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 14 About the Bui
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of July 2010. These may be subject to change. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. 6 CD-ROM • Oper
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 12 3 DMW-BCJ13PP DE-A81B K1HA08AD0002 45 6 K1HA08CD0028 VFF0671 78 9 : VYF3361 VFC4324 VGQ0N97 : VYF3376 10 11 12 : VGK3662 VFC4366 : VGK3696 VYF3287 10 VQT2W83 (ENG)
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Names of the Components 1Lens 12 3 45 2 Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp 3Flash 4 Shoulder strap eyelet 5 Focus selector switch 6 LCD monitor 67138 7 [AF/AE LOCK] button 8 Playback button 9 Status indicator 10 [MENU/SET] button 11 [DISPLAY] button 12 [Q.MENU]/Delete button 91 10112 14 13 Rear dial Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions. e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial (ENG) VQT2W83 11
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 14 Cursor buttons 3/[FOCUS] button 4/Function button Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often. [FILM MODE]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/ [AF MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/ [REMAINING DISP.]/[FLASH]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[ASPECT BRACKET] 2/Self-timer button 1/ISO In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 28 Tripod receptacle 28 29 30 • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 29 Speaker • Do not cover the speaker with your 32 31 fingers. 30 Card/Battery door 31 Release lever 32 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC7; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; opti
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCJ13PP. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility t
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charger from the 90 electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator A of the charger will turn off
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 ∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 155 min ∫ Recording still pictures [when using the LCD monitor/External Live Viewfinder (DMW-LVF1; optional)] Number of recordable Approx. 400 pictures By CIPA standard in pictures Program AE Mode Recording time Approx. 200 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor i
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 About the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in Memory • Memory size: Approx. 40 MB • The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. Card The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Type of card which can be
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCJ13PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful a
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. OFF ON A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. • You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing [‚]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET]. • Press [‚] to return to the settings screen. C
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, [PLAYBACK] Mode menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Program AE Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE] and then press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a differe
